Episodes

Back in January 2020, ministers in Mid Atlantic Mission Center decided to take their youth Sunday school program online. Today, as part of our Steamers and Sodas series, we're chatting with some of the ministers and parents a...

Project Zion Podcast is teaming up with Smith College Professor, David Howlett, to release a series of podcasts his student created on women's ordination in Community of Christ. This episode features the stories of women refl...

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Richard Wrangham to expand on his presentation, "Evolution and Human Violence". Rich...

Take a mission adventure to Alaska with John VanDerWalker, a gifted storyteller. John shares how full-immersion in context, culture, relationship, deep listening, and vulnerability lead to transformation, new life, and tastin...

In this episode of Coffee Buzz, President Scott Murphy shares the latest opportunities for Community of Christ to connect with each other as we continue to discuss issues of nonviolence and moving toward Jesus the peaceful On...

Project Zion Podcast is teaming up with Smith College Professor, David Howlett, to release a series of podcasts his student created on women's ordination in Community of Christ. This episode features the stories of when women...

Recorded back in February, Sandee Gamet shares what mission looks like in Europe. From a new Dutch hymnal, to growing inquiry of seekers, to making sure children and youth programs are implementing best practices, there is pl...

Project Zion Podcast is teaming up with Smith College Professor David Howlett to release a series of podcasts his student created on women's ordination in Community of Christ. This episode features the story of the fight for ...

Coffee in The Swarm is our new series with students from Graceland University. Today we're talking to Humberto Tinsman, former campus minister, house president and future seminary student. Humberto shares about racial tension on campus and in the world, and how Covid-19 has impacted Graceland. Than…

In response to the call of Jesus the peaceful One, Community of Christ Europe is holding a 2020 European Peace Colloquy. Andrew Bolton, Elray Henriksen, and Joey Williams provide an energetic overview of this multi-dimensiona...

Having been birthed in modernism, the Restoration has now found itself in a postmodern world. Many folks are walking away from institutional religion and are open to finding truth wherever the can. How have Restoration denomi...

Project Zion Podcast is teaming up with Smith College Professor David Howlett to release a series of podcasts his student created on women's ordination in Community of Christ. This episode features a brief introduction to the...

Theological education has a long history in Community of Christ. Today we're joined by Tony and Charmaine Chvala Smith who talk about that history and the impact theological education has had on the church. Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala Smith Thanks for listening to Project Zio…

Mission provides endless possibilities to connect with our community. A year and a half ago, senior president of seventy John Wight started collecting ideas for congregations and small groups to engage in mission in meaningfu...

Facilitating conversation around the lectionary scripture can be difficult when you've had a complicated relationship with scripture. Today, Nancy Ross shares some insights into this process as a writer for the Sacred Space resource. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Nancy Ross Thanks for listening to Proje…

Humans are often resistant to conflict, but what if working through conflict is the way to peace and justice? Join Matt Frizzell as he talks with Carla about the relationship between justice and conflict and how they can be u...

Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey shares his reflections on the sin of racism. President Veazey calls the church to action so we can live up to our Enduring Principles and uphold the worth of all. Host: Linda...

Including children in worship benefits the kids and the congregation in ways that can last a lifetime. In Sacred Space: a Resource for Small-group Ministry, an element called, Thoughts for Children is included each week. Writ...

Coffee in The Swarm is our new series featuring students from Graceland University. We're kicking off the series with recent graduate Laurie Due who shares about her experiences at Graceland and her plans for continuing as a Community of Christ Seminary student. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Laurie Due…

Community of Christ has a rich history and tradition with summer camping. Because of Covid-19, camps across the church are being cancelled or being moved online. Today, Emily Rose shares about the importance of camping in Com...

While gathering for worship, it can be helpful to have options for engaging with scripture outside of a traditional sermon. Sacred Space: a Resource for Small-group Ministry uses the spiritual practice of Sharing Around the T...

Justice is a vital component in peacemaking. Without justice there can be no peace. Rick Sarre, the team lead for the Peace and Justice Team in Community of Christ, shares with us the relationship the church has with justice ...

How does viewing the gospel through the lens of justice shape our response in making Christ's mission our own? Eliza Horning candidly shares about the realities of being a bisexual, trans, Christian woman today on Project Zion Podcast. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Face…

Spiritual Practices are an important part of worship in Community of Christ. Today Royleane Otteson shares about writing spiritual practices for the Sacred Space resource and how learning about the liturgical calendar has hel...