Episodes

March 21, 2019

Episode 175: Percolating on Faith: God Shots: The Triune God

In this Percolating on Faith: God Shots episode, Carla, Charmaine, and Tony are talking all about the Triune God. Find out how Christians have used the Trinity to communicate about and liberate God. Thanks for listening to Pr...

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March 19, 2019

Episode 174: Taking Biblical Scripture out of its Historical, Theolog…

Last week, we shared one of Matt Frizzell's Facebook posts that sparked conversation in Community of Christ's corner of the internet, and today we're bringing you another. Join Carla as she interviews Charmaine Chvala-Smith, Katherine Goheen, and Matt Frizzell to discuss the following statement: "T…

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March 14, 2019

Episode 173: Fair Trade with Tyler Marz

In today's episode, Brittany interviews Tyler Marz about his journey with faith and religion. Tyler grew up in the ELCA, converted to the LDS church in college and eventually found Community of Christ. He shares how his concept of God, grace and his own self worth evolved over time. Tyler was also …

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March 11, 2019

Episode 172: The Bible...Not Literally with Michele McGrath, Dale Luf…

Join Carla as she welcomes Michele McGrath, Dale Luffman, and John Hamer to talk about Biblical literalism. The panel is responding to the following Facebook post from Matt Frizzell where he talked about Ancient vs. Modern un...

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March 7, 2019

Episode 171: The Community of Christ's Commentary on the Doctrine and…

It has been several decades since Community of Christ has produced a commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants, but that is about to change! Join Robin as she discusses the upcoming two-part commentary with author Dale Luffman...

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March 4, 2019

Episode 170: Nonviolence Resolution with Andrew Bolton, Joey Williams…

World Conference Resolution G-1 Nonviolence has created quite a buzz through out Community of Christ. This resolution challenges us to proclaim peace in a way we have not before. Listen in as Carla interviews Andrew Bolton, J...

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Feb. 27, 2019

Episode 169: Common Consent with John Wight

Community of Christ has been making decisions as a body since our earliest days. What does Common Consent look like in the church? How has our understanding of giving voice and vote to the body changed and evolved? Join Robin...

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Feb. 25, 2019

Episode 168: Percolating on Faith: God Shots: Scripture

What exactly is scripture? What place does scripture have in Christian theology and in the life of the church? In today's episode of Percolating on Faith, Tony, Charmaine and Carla continue their "God Shots" conversations wit...

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Feb. 20, 2019

Episode 167: World Conference with Susan Naylor and Tammy Lindle Lewis

World Conference 2019 is right around the corner! If you've been curious about what World Conference is, or what we'll specifically be doing this year, this episode is for you! Listen in as Carla speaks to Susan Naylor and Tammy Lindle Lewis, the 2019 World Conference Directors all about what we ca…

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Feb. 18, 2019

Episode 166: A Journey Toward Ordination: Women in Community of Chris…

Section 156 of the Doctrine and Covenants provided for the ordination of women in Community of Christ. What did it take to get the church to a place of accepting the ordination of women? Join Brittany as she interviews Beck S...

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Feb. 13, 2019

Episode 165: A Journey Toward Ordination: Women in Community of Chris…

Section 156 of the Doctrine and Covenants provided for the ordination of women in Community of Christ. What did it take to get the church to a place of accepting the ordination of women? Join Brittany as she interviews Beck S...

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Feb. 11, 2019

Episode 164: Fair Trade with PZP Editor Jason Eyre

In today's episode of Fair Trade, PZP editor Jason Eyre sits down with Josh to discuss his faith transition from the LDS church to Community of Christ. They discuss what led him into questioning his faith, what helped him rebuild, as well as what drew him to Community of Christ. Jason got involved …

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Feb. 6, 2019

Episode 163: Steamers and Sodas with Dave Davis

Our new series, Streamer and Sodas is all about ministry with children and youth. In today's episode, Karin sits down with Dave Davis of Legal Counsel to talk ministry with children in regards to child safety in Community of Christ. Click here to learn more about child protection in Community of Ch…

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Feb. 4, 2019

Extra Shot Episode 44: Holy Grounds with Jessica Hansen

Today's episode of Holy Grounds features Jessica Hansen. Jessica and Carla talk about Jessica's favorite spiritual practice, table ministry, as well as some practices she continues to wrestle with. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro mu…

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Jan. 30, 2019

Episode 162: Priesthood in Community of Christ with Janné Grover

What is priesthood in Community of Christ? Join Brittany as she talks with Apostle Janné Grover about what priesthood is, how calls are processed and presented, as well as an overview of each office. This conversation gives a...

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Jan. 28, 2019

Episode 161: A New Culture for Latter-day Seekers

In today's episode, Brittany sits down with past guest, Nancy Ross, to discuss some of the cultural surprises they each encountered as they started attending Community of Christ. They compare how their congregations do Sunday worship as well as some of the differences in prayers, hymns, and other m…

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Jan. 23, 2019

Extra Shot Episode 43: What's Brewing with Mike Seagraves

Mission is contextual and on today's episode of What's Brewing? Carla joins Mike Seagraves to talk about his congregation's response to the devastating fire in Paradise California in November 2018. As Mike says, "If you just have the courage to do it, that's where the real ministry happens." Thanks…

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Jan. 21, 2019

Episode 160: Percolating on Faith: God Shots: Self Revealing God

Ever wonder why or how God reveals Godself to us? In this Percolating on Faith: God Shots episode, Tony and Charmaine will be discussing just that-- how God reveals Godself and why God reveals Godself! Thanks for listening to...

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Jan. 16, 2019

Episode 159: Community of Christ Seminary with Art Woodcock

In today's episode of Project Zion Podcast, Robin Linkhart discusses Community of Christ's Seminary through Graceland University with Art Woodcock, a recent graduate. Find out what led Art to Seminary as well as his reflections on the program and his tips for succeeding. To learn more about Communi…

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Jan. 14, 2019

Episode 158: What's Brewing with Keith McMillan

President of Seventy Keith McMillan shares his journey of faith and the many ways mission finds expression in surprising and inspiring ways. Grab your favorite cup of Joe and join Keith, with host Robin Linkhart, for some sto...

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Jan. 9, 2019

Episode 157: Culture in Community of Christ

Culture is an extremely important aspect of religious life. In today's episode of Project Zion Podcast, Robin and Brittany discuss Community of Christ's unique culture that has shifted and developed throughout the history of the church. Robin has spent much of her life living and serving in differe…

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Jan. 7, 2019

Episode 156: Meet our host Carla Long!

You've heard Carla before on Project Zion, but how many of you know her story? Carla is a lifelong member of Community of Christ who has lived and served the church all over the world. In today's episode, she chats with Brittany about her time in World Service Corps, and where answering the call to…

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Jan. 3, 2019

Episode 155: Steamers and Sodas: Children's Ministry with Jewell Bolt…

In our new series, Steamers and Sodas, we explore children and youth ministries in Community of Christ. In today's episode, Karin sits down with Jewell Bolton from the UK to get a pastoral and international perspective on how...

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Dec. 26, 2018

Episode 154: "The Restoration in the 21st Century" With David Nii

What is the purpose of the Restoration in the 21st Century? How has Community of Christ evolved since the days of Joseph III? Are faith communities relevant today? Join Brittany as she talks to David Nii about all this and mo...

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