Episodes

Oct. 5, 2015

Extra Shot Episode 3: Robin Linkhart's Call to the Council of Twelve

Join Brittany Mangelson as she interviews Robin Linkhart about her recent call to the Council of Twelve, what that process was like, and what she'll be doing as apostle-designate until Community of Christ's world conference next summer. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458...
Sept. 28, 2015

Episode 3: Redefining Faith

Join John Hamer and Miles Fuller in an exploration of how believers can navigate Restoration faith apart from institutional definitions and culture. This means something more than just "cafeteria Mormonism"—which might fall within the ruts of traditional definitions, even if involvement is selective. In this episode, we’ll examine the ways in which frustrated members of the Restoration, and those who have moved beyond faith, can redefine terms and claim new forms of interaction that—despite the ...
Sept. 21, 2015

Extra Shot Episode 2: Book Discussion -- Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

Who is the "historical Jesus" and does he differ from the Christ of faith? What does it mean to follow Jesus in a time when historical criticism and scholarship calls into question religious narratives that have persisted for centuries? In this extra shot episode, join Josh and Brittany Mangelson, Monica English, and Laura Pennock as they discuss New Testament scholar, Marcus Borg's, influential book, "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time."Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow u...
Sept. 14, 2015

Episode 2: Spirituality, Religion, and Prophetic Voice

What does authentic spirituality look like in a secular world? Is it at odds with religion, or can they be complementary? How does the Restoration tradition of calling institutionally-authorized prophets differ from the Biblical model of prophets rising up from the people, often to speak against the excesses of the institution--and what does that mean for us as "prophetic people"? Join host Katie Langston as she discusses this and more with Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, spiritual formation specialist...
Sept. 7, 2015

Extra Shot Episode 1: Fireflies - Let the Spirit Breathe

Join host Josh Mangelson as he discusses what he thinks it might possibly mean to belong to a true and living church. In this extra shot episode more questions are raised than answered. What can we do to make sure our religion has vitality and addresses concerns for a changing culture amidst time? Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Man...
Aug. 29, 2015

The Restoration from 20,000 Feet

Host Katie Langston is joined by John Hamer, Seth Bryant, and Brian Whitney for a look at how the Restoration fits into the historical context of its own day, the Christian tradition generally, and some of the most compelling concepts the Restoration offers for a postmodern, post-Christian world. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann...