Episodes

Episode 192: Outreach International with Andrea Read
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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Episode 191: Catherine Mambwe and Her Call to Apostle
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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Episode 190: Holy Grounds with Shandra Newcom
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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Episode 189: The Sacraments with David Lloyd
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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Episode 188: Holy Grounds with Kris Judd
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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Episode 187: Gina Colvin's Walk with God and Community
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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Episode 186: Chai Can't Even with Laura Bolton
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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Episode 185: Percolating on Faith: God Shots: God's Good Creation
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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Episode 184: Cuppa Joe with Peter Judd
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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Episode 183: What's Brewing? House Church!
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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Episode 182: Holy Grounds with Mollie Linkhart
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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Episode 181: Placing the authority of the Bible over Jesus
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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Episode 180: Chai Can't Even with Andy Larkins
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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Episode 178: New Apostle David Nii with Robin Linkhart
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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Episode 179: A Way of Life with Tony Chvala-Smith
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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Episode 177: Holy Grounds with Nancy Ross
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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Episode 176: Cuppa Joe: Historic Sites Bus Tour
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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Episode 175: Percolating on Faith: God Shots: The Triune God
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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Episode 174: Taking Biblical Scripture out of its Historical, Theological, and Political Context.
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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Episode 173: Fair Trade with Tyler Marz
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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Episode 172: The Bible...Not Literally with Michele McGrath, Dale Luffman and John Hamer
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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Episode 171: The Community of Christ's Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants with author Dale Luffman
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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Episode 170: Nonviolence Resolution with Andrew Bolton, Joey Williams, and Elray Henriksen
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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Episode 169: Common Consent with John Wight
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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