Episodes

July 19, 2019

Episode 205: Fair Trade with Andy Fernuik

Continuing our Fair Trade series, where we discuss faith transitions, Robin sits down with Andy Fernuik a convert to Community of Christ. Andy shares about growing up in the LDS church, fully accepting himself as gay man, and...

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July 16, 2019

Episode 204: Community of Christ as a Peace Church with Robin Linkhart

Community of Christ has long claimed to be a peace church. From our earliest days in the restoration to today, we have worked to put action with that claim. Listen in as Robin Linkhart walks us through many of the ways we hav...

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July 12, 2019

Episode 203: A Prophetic People with Matt Frizzell

What does it mean to be a prophetic people? Have a listen as Carla continues to ask this question to members of Community of Christ. Today she interview Matt Frizzell, the Director of Human Resources, about how he interprets ...

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July 9, 2019

Episode 202: Reimagining the Book of Mormon with John-Charles Duffy

Join Brittany and John-Charles Duffy as they have a candid conversation about reclaiming the Book of Mormon after a faith transition. John-Charles gives his best advice for reframing the book in a way that makes it relevant f...

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July 5, 2019

Extra Shot Episode 47: Meet Our New Host Linda Booth!

Linda Booth has officially joined the Project Zion Podcast team! Linda recently retired from Community of Christ's Council of Twelve Apostles and we're giving her a mic! Linda will be adding a new Extra Shot series to the pod...

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July 2, 2019

Extra Shot Episode 46: Congregational Evangelist Blessings with Brad …

Have you been curious about an Evangelist Blessing for your congregation? Listen in as Carla talks to Brad Johnson about how the process was for the Olathe, Kansas congregation! Brad gives ideas for preparation and shares the...

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June 28, 2019

Episode 201: What's Brewing: The MOM Project with Caitlin d'Esterre

Our "What's Brewing" series is all about mission in Community of Christ. Today we're featuring The MOM Project, which is an organization that was started by Caitlin d'Esterre in the Calgary Alberta congregation. The MOM Project provides breast pump rentals to local moms with babies in the NICU. Cai…

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June 25, 2019

Extra Shot Episode 45: Living Your Faith with Lexie Frazier

Lexie Frazier, a young adult who is headed to Graceland University this fall, shares some of her experiences in Community of Christ. As a young priest in the church who has a deep love for the Enduring Principles, Lexie descr...

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June 20, 2019

Episode 200: Words of Counsel with President Steve Veazey

President Steve Veazey shares illuminating reflections about 2019 words of counsel with host Linda Booth on Project Zion Podcast episode 200. Listen in the comfort of your own home or on the go! Read the words of counsel here...

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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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