Episodes
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...
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…
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...
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...
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 …
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…
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…
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...
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…
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…
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...
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…
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...
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…
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…
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...
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...
Episode 153: Percolating on Faith: God Shots
Join Carla as she interviews Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith in their new series God Shots, where they will discuss theology, what it means, why it’s important, and why everyone is a theologian. Thanks for listening to Projec...
Episode 152: Zion with Matt Frizzell
The Project Zion team are big fans of the concept of Zion. So much so, we used it in our name! But what exactly is Zion? Join Carla as she sits down with Matt Frizzell, former Dean of Community of Christ's Seminary, to talk a...
Episode 151: What's Brewing with Chris and Matt Davisdon
This week in our "What's Brewing?" series, Robin sits down with Chris and Matt Davisdon to talk what mission has looked like in their lives. They discuss Chris' conversion to Community of Christ as well as their time in World Service Corps, and most recently, Food and Faith, an interfaith ministry …
Episode 150: Life in Community of Christ with Tammie Lay
Today's episode features lifelong Community of Christ member, Tammie Lay. Brittany and Tammie sit down and chat about her experiences growing up in the church, specifically through the cultural and theological evolutions Community of Christ has taken. Tammie also shares her experience with Communit…
Episode 149: No Filter: The Handmaid's Tale with Brittany and Robin
Join Brittany and Robin as they discuss the Hulu TV series, The Handmaid's Tale. They discuss the basic plot, bring in parallels to today's world, and talk about the dangers of biblical literalism and religion going unchecked. Spoiler alert warnings all through out. If you haven't watched the serie…
Episode 148: Cuppa Joe: Joseph Smith's Plural Wives with Kelly McAfee
Join Karin as she brings us another episode of our series "Cuppa Joe" where we look at church history. Today she and Kelly McAfee discuss Joseph Smith's plural wives and Kelly's project of creating portraits and dolls of each wife. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook…
Episode 147: Holy Grounds with JoAnn Fisher and Tyler Marz
Continuing our exploration with spiritual practices, join Robin as she interviews JoAnn Fisher and Tyler Marz. Tyler and JoAnn are participants in Community of Christ's Spiritual Formation and Companioning Program. They just ...