Episodes

June 1, 2020

273 | The Role of Women in French Polynesia | Lucia Piehi

Lucia Piehi shares her story of how the role of women evolved in French Polynesia before, during, and after Community of Christ provided for the ordination of women at World Conference 1984. Gain a deeper appreciation of cult...

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May 29, 2020

ES 65 | Cuppa Joe | First Vision

Joseph Smith's First Vision is a story of the young boy's personal conversion. In Community of Christ, we take into consideration all versions of Joseph's experience and make room for a variety of thoughts surrounding it. Today, Apostle Lach Mackay talks about Community of Christ's telling of the s…

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May 27, 2020

A10 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Prophetic…

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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May 26, 2020

272 | God Shots | Christian Approaches to Interfaith Relations

Today we have another installment in our God Shot's series where we take a deep dive into systematic theology. Using Daniel Migliore's book, Faith Seeking Understanding, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith help us understand Christian's responsibility to dialogue and have relationships with other faith…

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May 21, 2020

271 | Ordination | Nancy Ross and Brittany Mangelson

Today we're catching up with Nancy Ross and Brittany Mangelson about their ordinations in Community of Christ. Both women grew up in the LDS church and currently serve in Community of Christ as elders. Nancy and Brittany share the complexities of their experiences with ordination and the significan…

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May 20, 2020

A9 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Lectio Div…

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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May 19, 2020

270 | Fair Trade | Diana Wake

Diana Wake, soon to be mother of three, found Community of Christ after taking a step away from the LDS church. Today she shares her story of faith deconstruction and reconstruction and how she was able to find sanctuary in a...

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May 15, 2020

269 | No Filter | Lisa Meyer and Erin Cavanaugh

What is it like to be a lesbian couple who serves as elders and pastors in Community of Christ? On today's episode in our No Filter series, Erin Cavanaugh and Lisa Meyer share personal stories with ministry and their identity...

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May 13, 2020

A8 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Holding in…

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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May 12, 2020

268 | Sacrament and the Mystery that is God

All of life is encompassed in sacrament. Those sacred moments when the eternal becomes present in the now satisfy a deep human longing for community. John VanDerWalker shares poignant reflections as he recalls his journey of ...

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May 7, 2020

ES 64 | Coffee Connect | God Shows Up

What would happen if we paid closer attention to where God was showing up in our everyday? Our Coffee Connect series features stories of life and ministry from retired apostle, Linda Booth. So grab your favorite cup of brew a...

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May 6, 2020

A7 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Centering …

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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May 5, 2020

267 | Art and Spirituality | Anne Bonnefin

What is the connection between art and spirituality? Is it possible to deepen our relationship with God through something as simple as coloring with crayons? Today we hear from Anne Bonnefin of Sydney Australia to learn more ...

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April 30, 2020

266 | What's Brewing | Brussels

What happens when a Congolese refugee living in Brussels, found Community of Christ through an internet search? Coming from the LDS tradition, he found sanctuary in the message of peace and reconciliation of Community of Chri...

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April 28, 2020

A6 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Circles of…

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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April 28, 2020

ES 63 | Common Grounds | Sacred Space | Prayer for Peace

Our Common Grounds series is all about the Liturgical Calendar. For the next few Common Grounds episodes, we will be exploring various aspects of Sacred Space: A Resource for Small-group Ministry with the Sacred Space writers...

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April 24, 2020

265 | Fair Trade | Kelly Padilla

Kelly Padilla converted to Community of Christ in 2016 from the LDS church. As part of our Fair Trade series, Kelly shares about being born into the Southern Baptist church, converting to Mormonism, and eventually finding Com...

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April 22, 2020

A5 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Breath Pra…

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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April 21, 2020

ES 62 | Graceland University Church History Caravan

Project Zion Podcast officially welcomes Mike Hoffman to the team! In his first interview, Mike speaks with Graceland University students about a recent trip they took visiting church history sites in Palmyra, Kirtland, and N...

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April 17, 2020

264 | God Shots | Christian Hope

Today we have another installment in our God Shot's series where we take a deep dive into systematic theology. Using Daniel Migliore's book, Faith Seeking Understanding, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith take us through the concept of eschatology or Christian hope. Host: Carla Long Guests: Charmaine …

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April 15, 2020

A4 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Gospel Ima…

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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April 13, 2020

263 | Steamers and Sodas | Kass Unger

Children's ministry is vital to the health and future of not only the church, but of our world. Kass Unger, children's minister in Sydney Australia, shares a little about her ministry and the importance of remembering children as we live out Christ's mission. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Kass Unger Aus…

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April 10, 2020

ES 61 | Coffee Connect | The Promise of Resurrection

What insights can be gained when the worry and concern Mary Magdalene experienced over her friend Jesus become a reality of our own? On today's episode of Coffee Connect, Linda shares a personal story of Easter. Thanks for li...

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April 8, 2020

A3 | Awaken to God’s Presence: Finding Calm in the Storm | Holy Atten…

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaugh...

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