Episodes

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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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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