Episodes

June 18, 2019

Episode 199: A Prophetic People with Ron Harmon

What does Community of Christ mean when we say we are a prophetic people? Join Carla and she interviews Ron Harmon, President of the Council of Twelve, as he shares what being prophetic in community looks like and how it can ...

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June 14, 2019

Episode 198: Fair Trade with Michael Wright

Michael Wright grew up LDS and currently lives in Rome, Italy. In this episode of Project Zion’s Fair Trade , Michael shares how he found Community of Christ while doing an unrelated internet search. Michael was eventually ba...

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June 10, 2019

Episode 197: Changing By Heart with Kat Goheen

Why is it so difficult to change and how can we get change to really imprint in our hearts? How can listening to ourselves and others help us transform the world? Today Kat Goheen sits down with Carla to chat about just that....

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June 7, 2019

Episode 196: Holy Grounds with Kevin Harper

Continuing our series on spiritual practices, Kevin Harper shares about the practice of being in nature. He shares some of the variety of activities that can be done in nature as well as gives tips and personal insight as to ...

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June 4, 2019

Episode 195: Chai Can't Even with Zac Harmon McLaughlin

Zac Harmon McLaughlin, the director of Community of Christ Seminary, shares his experience growing up in Community of Christ in Independence Missouri. Zac discusses how he was mentored, challenged, and supported through his t...

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May 31, 2019

Episode 194: Percolating on Faith: God Shots: Providence of God and M…

Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God the master puppet who controls the universe? Join Project Zion's theological duo Charmaine and Tony as they talk about the providence of God and the mystery of evil. To find the...

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May 28, 2019

Episode 193: Cuppa Joe: Zion's Camp with Seth Bryant

In today's episode of Cuppa Joe, we're talking about Zion's Camp. Karin sits down with Seth Bryant, the Director of the Kirtland Temple, to talk about this time in church history and how it formed and shaped our current understanding of priesthood and mission in Community of Christ. Thanks for list…

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May 24, 2019

Episode 192: Outreach International with Andrea Read

Outreach International, and affiliate of Community of Christ, has been helping working with some of the world's most marginalized communities since 1979. Their goal is to work with the communities on education and infrastruct...

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May 21, 2019

Episode 191: Catherine Mambwe and Her Call to Apostle

Catherine Mambwe was ordained an Apostle in Community of Christ April 9th, 2019 at World Conference. Listen to Catherine share her story of faith, including growing up in Zambia, finding Community of Christ, and her testimony...

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May 17, 2019

Episode 190: Holy Grounds with Shandra Newcom

Continuing our series on spiritual practices, Mission Center President Shandra Newcom shares with us which spiritual practices she finds meaningful in her discipleship. Shandra give us practical tips relating to several pract...

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May 14, 2019

Episode 189: The Sacraments with David Lloyd

Sacraments are tangible reminders of God's grace and generosity that are expressed through community. Community of Christ has 8 sacraments and today on the podcast Brittany sits down with David Lloyd to talk about them. They discuss the purpose and intention behind the sacraments as well as both th…

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May 10, 2019

Episode 188: Holy Grounds with Kris Judd

In today's episode in our Holy Grounds series, Kris Judd, Evangelist and Staff Pastor for Community of Christ, share with Robin Linkhart about what spiritual practices she finds most meaningful. Kris shares a little about her journey with God and faith, and gives an overview of several spiritual pr…

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May 7, 2019

Episode 187: Gina Colvin's Walk with God and Community

Gina Colvin, seasoned podcaster at A Thoughtful Faith joins Project Zion today to talk about her journey with faith and relationship with Community of Christ. Born and raised a Mormon, Gina has a unique journey with the LDS c...

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May 3, 2019

Episode 186: Chai Can't Even with Laura Bolton

Pour yourself a cup of chai and have a listen to today's episode of Chai Can't Even. Brittany sits down with Laura Bolton and they talk about what it was like for Laura growing up in the church in Independence as well as what it's like to be back there as a young adult. They talk about mission, cha…

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April 30, 2019

Episode 185: Percolating on Faith: God Shots: God's Good Creation

Continuing our journey through systematic theology, in today's episode of Percolating on Faith, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith talk about creation. Citing the creation stories in Genesis, they talk about what it means to be created in the image of God and what that means about how we should be ste…

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April 26, 2019

Episode 184: Cuppa Joe with Peter Judd

In this episode of Project Zion Podcast, Karin continues our Cuppa Joe series with Peter Judd. Peter is a former member of the First Presidency and was born and raised in England and is joining Project Zion to share about the...

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April 23, 2019

Episode 183: What's Brewing? House Church!

Today's episode in our What's Brewing? series is all about House Church! Join Brittany, Karin, Carla, and Blair White as they talk about the House Church ministries they are involved with. They share a little about how they each got started, what some of the advantages and challenges are, as well a…

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April 19, 2019

Episode 182: Holy Grounds with Mollie Linkhart

In this episode of Holy Grounds, Mollie Linkhart shares how meditation, yoga, and healing her relationship with her body has helped her relationship with God. Mollie shares how she finds God in the every day and how she inten...

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April 16, 2019

Episode 181: Placing the authority of the Bible over Jesus

In our final (for now!) episode sparked by Matt Frizzell's Facebook posts, Carla sits down with Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith, John Hamer, and Matt Frizzell to discuss the statement, "Placing the authority of the Bible over Jesus. Many believers and preachers say that Jesus is the way, but they p…

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April 9, 2019

Episode 180: Chai Can't Even with Andy Larkins

In this episode of our Chai Can't Even series, Andy Larkins shares what it was like growing up in Community of Christ in Colorado. He shares how he was mentored and shaped as a disciple and how he has used those skills in every day life. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Fa…

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April 1, 2019

Episode 178: New Apostle David Nii with Robin Linkhart

On April 9th, 2019 David Nii will be ordained an Apostle in Community of Christ. He recently sat down with Robin Linkhart to discuss his background in the church and answering the call that eventually led him to where he is t...

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April 1, 2019

Episode 179: A Way of Life with Tony Chvala-Smith

Our reoccurring guest, Tony Chvala-Smith, has a new book! Listen as he gives us a glimpse into "A Way of Life". You can buy the book at Herald House here: https://www.heraldhouse.org/products/a-way-of-life Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and …

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March 28, 2019

Episode 177: Holy Grounds with Nancy Ross

If you've been interested in learning more about spiritual practices, our Holy Ground series is for you! In today's episode Brittany talks with Nancy Ross to discuss how she's reframed and reclaimed prayer and scripture study in her life. Check out Nancy's suggested website/app Pray as You Go Thank…

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March 25, 2019

Episode 176: Cuppa Joe: Historic Sites Bus Tour

In this episode of our Cuppa Joe series, Karin Peter sits down with Barbara Walden and Peter Smith to talk about Historic Sites Bus Tours. Hear them share stories from the tour as well as get all the information you need abou...

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