Episodes

A special PZP spotlight series featuring interviews with all the authors exploring the guiding question: “Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful One?” in a Herald magazine article series running June/July 2020 – April/May 2021. Michele's article is titled “Consider the Earth, Lovingly Created." Find Michele's article here More resources relating to the Guiding Question here Join the Online Discussion Group - June 1 at 7:30 p.m. (CDT) Register Now! Host: Karin Peter Guest: Michele McGrath Th...

The European Peace and Justice Team is back with more Grounds for Peace! Ground for Peace is a series where they explore peace through a Restoration lens. In this episode, they look at reframing and repurposing the Book of Mormon. Host: Elray Henriksen Guest: Andrew Bolton and Pete Gaffney Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, ...

We are called to be a people of peace, but what role does conflict have in our message of peace? Matt Frizzell is back on the podcast today to give updated reflections on this topic he discussed in June 2020. You can listen to his first episode, Peace, Justice, and the Role of Conflict here. Host: Carla Long Guest: Matt Frizzell Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Chri...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Autumn Lecture Series. Today we have Andrew Bolton and Pete Gaffney on to share about their lecture, "The Most Spectacular Harvest of Souls Since Wesley's Time: Latter Day Saint British Isles Mission 1837 to 1863." You can find the original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes from the presenters from the Autumn Lecture Series. Host: Karin Peter Guest: An...

Dunfield House is Community of Christ's beloved campground in the UK. It has a rich history and provides sanctuary and retreat for groups from all over the world. There's a labyrinth, a peace garden, a pool, 15 acres of grass and woodlands, and plenty of folklore to keep you entertained! Learn more about Dunfield House here. Host: Carla Long Guest: Paul and Sue Norton Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with ...

When the pandemic closed schools in March 2020, many students were left without reliable ways to connect with their teachers and classmates. As the Technology Department Coordinator at Murray City School District in Utah, Jason Eyre and his team worked to connect over 6000 kids to computers and a WiFi connection in a way that has brought about national attention. Their story was featured on the Today Show and news outlets all over the US. Jason sees this project as a way he lives out Community o...

Covid 19 has expanded our understanding of how technology can be used to build community and drive mission. Today, Prophet President Steve Veazey gives Project Zion listeners an update on the church and his hopes for how we will continue to utilize the lessons learned during this time of social isolation. What are our opportunities now and after the pandemic? Find out on this month's episode of Coffee Buzz. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey Thanks for listening to Project Zion Po...

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month's episode: The Law. Find the video of this podcast here. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyo...

Percolating on Faith is bringing you another look at influential theologians in Community of Christ. Today we're exploring Harold Schneebeck, Donald Landon, and Robert Smith. Find out how these three helped us move beyond the thinking that salvation only came through the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and into where Community of Christ is today. Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook a...

Spiritual direction is a process of companioning with someone on your journey of faith. Today, Kat Goheen shares her background as a spiritual director and how walking with one might help you in your spiritual life. Links mentioned: Unattended Sorrow Host: Carla Long Guest: Kat Goheen Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admi...

When the pandemic suddenly forced summer camps online almost overnight, directors got creative to keep people connected. In today's episode, seventy Joelle Wight shares her best tips from what she learned when she and her team took Utah's Kids Camp online. Links Joelle mentions: All Things Are Spiritual Wonderopolis Host: Carla Long Guest: Joelle Wight Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Autumn Lecture Series. Today we have Steve Shields on to share about his lecture, "The Church Encounters Asia. Beginnings: Korea." You can find Steve's original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes from the presenters from the Autumn Lecture Series. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Steve Shields Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook...

Listen to the candid and inspiring stories of how the Spirit moved among the people and leadership as we embraced our name, Community of Christ. Two retired General Officers share the inside story as well as their personal journeys of awakening to what was being birthed among us. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Danny Belrose and Ken McLaughlin Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Commun...

Linda Booth shares a personal Easter story of when the promise of resurrection was made real. Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings #...

Originally released April 14th, 2017, Project Zion is rebroadcasting our interview with Judy and the late Apostle Dale Luffman. Judy and Dale discuss the most important weekend in Christianity: Good Friday through Easter. *Apostle Dale Luffman passed away on March 25, 2020. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Judy and Dale Luffman Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings...

Climate Brewing is our series featuring the presenters of the Climate Change Colloquy put on by the North American Climate Justice Team of Community of Christ. Today we are hearing from Katie and Zac Harmon-McLaughlin about their presentation, "Engaging the Faith Community". You can find Katie and Zac's original presentation here. And find all other resources for the Climate Change Colloquy here. Host: Joan Thompson Guest: Katie and Zac Harmon-McLaughlin Thanks for listening to Project Zion P...

A special PZP spotlight series featuring interviews with all the authors exploring the guiding question: “Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful One?” in a Herald magazine article series running June/July 2020 – April/May 2021. Sherri's article is titled “A Path Less Taken". You can find her article here. Find other resources for the Guiding Question here. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Ever...

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month's episode: Exodus. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #28...

The journey of a name change is the focus of conversation as Steve Veazey and Linda Booth share the story of how RLDS became Community of Christ. More than a name change it became a pathway into the future bringing blessing to the church and to the world. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Minis...

Author Katie Langston shares about her new book, Sealed. It’s a journey of transformation, a meditation on grace and belonging, and the candid story of an anxious Mormon girl becoming a Lutheran minister. Preorder Katie's Sealed Katie's Website PZP Episode 71: Prophets of the Bible http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-71-prophets-of-the-bible/ On Wells and Worrying (a sermon by Katie Langston) http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/extra-shot-episode-25-on-wells-and-worrying/ Host: Robin Linkh...

The Southern Utah Community of Christ congregation needed something to keep the kids engaged while parents were experiencing their own faith transitions. Harry Potter and The Sacred Text, a podcast that uses spiritual practice to engage in the Harry Potter books, provided a model of how to talk about the complexities of a text, an author, and how meaning can still be found with beloved stories. Host: Carla Long Guest: Nancy Ross Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebo...

F. Henry Edwards had a significant impact on Community of Christ. He became an apostle at 25 and had a vision for the church that helped bring us to where we are today. Join our Percolating on Faith regulars as they take a look at the life and theological legacy of F. Henry Edwards. Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine-Chvala Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Communi...

Evan Sharley joined Community of Christ without ever meeting anyone in the church face to face. After years of deconstructing and reconstructing his faith, he was reintroduced to the church through online forums. While connecting online with various congregations and groups during the pandemic, Evan was able to recognize this church as a place he could live out his discipleship. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Evan Sharley Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and...

When the Oklahoma Mission Center realized the camping season in 2020 was going to be online, their team of youth ministers sprang into action! Listen how they kept their youth engaged online for seven weeks as part of our Steamers and Sodas series. Host: Carla Long Guests: Paul Miller, Michi Elwell, and Shelby Moses Download the 2020 Distance Camping Guide here. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For...