Episodes

884 | Fair Trade | Michelle Phillips | Chapter 2
Aug. 22, 2025

884 | Fair Trade | Michelle Phillips | Chapter 2

Faith transitions are often not a singular event. Rather, they are an ongoing journey. In this Fair Trade episode, host Robin Linkhart circles back to sit down with Michelle Phillips, to hear how her journey has continued –...

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883 | Fair Trade | Matt Robertson | Part 2 of 2
Aug. 19, 2025

883 | Fair Trade | Matt Robertson | Part 2 of 2

The journey continues ... Matt Robertson’s journey, that is! In this episode of the Project Zion podcast, host Robin Linkhart continues her conversation with Matt Robertson about his journey from atheism to finding a new fait...

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882 | Coffee to Go | Proper 15 | Year C
Aug. 17, 2025

882 | Coffee to Go | Proper 15 | Year C

Sometimes the Gospel writers don’t catch Jesus at his most pastoral moments. Sometimes Jesus just needs to get straight to the point. This week’s passage from the Gospel of Luke is one of those not so “happy Jesus” passages. ...

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881 | Fair Trade | Matt Robertson | Part 1 of 2
Aug. 15, 2025

881 | Fair Trade | Matt Robertson | Part 1 of 2

Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants 161:3d reminds us that “the road to transformation travels both inward and outward.” In this episode of Fair Trade, Robin Linkhart sits down with Matt Robertson for part one of a two...

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880 | Fair Trade | Miranda Giles
Aug. 12, 2025

880 | Fair Trade | Miranda Giles

Settle in for another captivating story of faith transition as host Robin Linkhart sits down with Miranda Giles in this latest episode of Fair Trade. Raised in a strong Mormon family, Miranda felt a special calling but strugg...

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879 | Coffee to Go | Proper 14 | Year C
Aug. 10, 2025

879 | Coffee to Go | Proper 14 | Year C

It’s important to remember that we are always being sent as empowered disciples to live Jesus' ministry and message. The focus of this week’s Coffee to Go episode is Luke 12:32-40, which urges believers to prepare for God's Kingdom by focusing on the present and always being ready for God's purpose…

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878 | Fair Trade | Jason Smith
Aug. 8, 2025

878 | Fair Trade | Jason Smith

Our faith journeys can be filled with ups and downs as well as drastic turns and re-turns. Host Robin Linkhart sits down with Jason Smith, a 48-year-old IT professional from Duncan, Oklahoma, who shares his faith journey from...

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877 | Climate Brewing | Implementing Climate Resolutions | Dr Corrine Unger
Aug. 5, 2025

877 | Climate Brewing | Implementing Climate Resolutions | Dr Corrine…

Susan Oxley and Dr. Corinne Unger are back again to discuss the implementation of the three climate resolutions passed at the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Dr. Unger, an expert in earth science and associated ris...

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876 | Coffee to Go | Proper 13 | Year C
Aug. 3, 2025

876 | Coffee to Go | Proper 13 | Year C

Greed and the accumulation of material possessions are encouraged in our North American context, but they’re not something we like to talk a lot about. Could it be that’s because it sometimes touches a little close to home? ...

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875 | Climate Brewing | Phases of Mine Closures
Aug. 1, 2025

875 | Climate Brewing | Phases of Mine Closures

In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley speaks with Dr. Corrine Unger, an earth scientist and research fellow at the University of Queensland, about the critical and often overlooked issue of mine closures. Dr. U...

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874 | Climate Brewing | Mine Closures and Indigenous Peoples
July 29, 2025

874 | Climate Brewing | Mine Closures and Indigenous Peoples

The environmental issues we face stretch beyond the climate crisis and raise issues regarding things that the Community of Christ holds dear. For instance, how we respond to environmental issues has a direct effect on the wo...

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873 | Coffee to Go | Proper 12 | Year C
July 27, 2025

873 | Coffee to Go | Proper 12 | Year C

This week on Coffee to Go, Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore "the other Lord's Prayer" from Luke 11:1-13. They delve into the practical, concise nature of Luke's version compared to Matthew's , discussing what it means to ask for "daily bread" and the profound implications of "forgive us our sins…

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872 | What's Brewing | Redwoods Peace Colloquy
July 25, 2025

872 | What's Brewing | Redwoods Peace Colloquy

At the heart of the Community of Christ is a growing movement towards peace and justice. Once an annual event sponsored by the denomination in Independence, MO, peace colloquies are now popping up in other places. Join host B...

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871 | Grounds for Peace | 2025 World Conference Reflections with Glenn Johnson
July 22, 2025

871 | Grounds for Peace | 2025 World Conference Reflections with Glen…

Join host Robin Linkhart as she speaks with Glenn Johnson, Peace and Justice Minister, about the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Glenn shares insights on the historic ordination of Stassi Cramm as President-Prophet...

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870 | Coffee to Go | Proper 11 | Year C
July 20, 2025

870 | Coffee to Go | Proper 11 | Year C

We all make judgements about how people act or respond in certain situations or to certain circumstances ... ultimately deciding which is the “better” response or action. We can’t help ourselves. In today’s gospel passage fro...

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869 | Climate Brewing | Paul Bethel Responds to World Conference Climate Action
July 18, 2025

869 | Climate Brewing | Paul Bethel Responds to World Conference Clim…

Not everyone agrees there is a climate emergency, but agree or not, we are seeing the results of global climate change, and those most affected are “the least of these.” At Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference, there w...

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868 | Climate Brewing | UK Energy and Eco-Lifestyle | Andrew Fellows
July 15, 2025

868 | Climate Brewing | UK Energy and Eco-Lifestyle | Andrew Fellows

Making the switch to renewable energy sources takes creativity, and there is still work to be done, but it is possible. Join host Susan Oxley for a continuation of her conversation with Andrew Fellows about ways to respond t...

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867 | Coffee to Go | Proper 10 | Year C
July 13, 2025

867 | Coffee to Go | Proper 10 | Year C

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” At least once the Good Samaritan comes along. This week’s episode has Karin and Blake journeying with Jesus in the 10th chapter of Luke, and talking about what it takes to be “like ...

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866 | Climate Brewing | Two Steps Forward | Andrew Fellows
July 11, 2025

866 | Climate Brewing | Two Steps Forward | Andrew Fellows

World Conference Resolution 1325, adopted by Community of Christ in April 2023, opened the door ... and some eyes ... to more attention being given to the climate emergency. And, thanks to the North American Climate Justice T...

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865 | Climate Brewing | G-10 Earth Stewardship Follow-up with Rick Bunch
July 8, 2025

865 | Climate Brewing | G-10 Earth Stewardship Follow-up with Rick Bu…

Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference passed the G-10 resolution, entitled “Earth Stewardship Affirmation.” While some question the need for such a resolution, there is no doubt that the call for accountability was hear...

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864 | Coffee to Go | Proper 9 | Year C
July 6, 2025

864 | Coffee to Go | Proper 9 | Year C

It’s one thing to say, “Don’t worry, God will take care of you,” but it’s quite another to live it out. As a matter of fact, some would argue that God gives us brains so we can think about what we need and plan accordingly. ...

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863 | Chai Can't Even | Tore Nilsen
July 4, 2025

863 | Chai Can't Even | Tore Nilsen

Chai Can’t Even usually focuses on young adults and why they stay in the church, but this time, host Blake Smith is sitting down with Tore Nilsen, whose grandfather was one of the first converts in Norway, and who is himself ...

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A49 | Awaken to God's Presence | Independence Day
July 1, 2025

A49 | Awaken to God's Presence | Independence Day

United, free, and independent ... all words associated with Independence Day in the United States of America. But what do they mean in a diverse global community seeking to engage the mission of Jesus Christ? Join host Robin...

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862 | Coffee to Go | Proper 8 | Year C
June 29, 2025

862 | Coffee to Go | Proper 8 | Year C

When it comes to invitation, there’s a fine line between allowing time and space for others to join in or simply moving on to someone else. The cost of discipleship is high, and everyone can’t make snap decisions on matters o...

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