Why I stay… It’s no secret that church attendance in America has been declining since the late 1970s, but recent studies show the largest generational drop is among those born between 1981 and 1996—the millennials. This is the place to sit in on chats with young adults as they talk openly about life, faith, struggles and joys—and why they choose to stay active in Community of Christ.
Dan Gregory has served Community of Christ in a variety of roles. As a gay man who was employed by the church before the USA National Conference, he has faced difficult decisions surrounding ministry and life. Today on the podcast, Dan shares how his drive for justice and Christ’s mission of peace keeps him engaged…
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Today on Project Zion podcast, we welcome Meghan and Jayson Gray to share what it was like growing up in Community of Christ. Having grown up in the Independence area and now raising their own child in “the shadow of the Temple” Meghan and Jason share their perspective on what keeps them engaged with Community…
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Growing up in Oklahoma, Ashley Sebree’s childhood included camps, home visits, and being mentored as a disciple in Community of Christ. Ashley is currently enrolled in seminary, and serves in leadership positions in both her mission center and at the online ministry, Community Space. Today, Ashley shares about her experiences in her experiences in the…
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Nathan Mack of Independence, Missouri joins us for our Chai Can’t Even series where we talk to young adults in Community of Christ. Nate shares about growing up in the church, his time at Graceland as both a student and an employee with Campus Ministries, as well as what keeps him engaged with Community of…
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In this episode of our Chai Can’t Even series, we’re hearing from Emma Gray Pitt and Ryan Pitt! Emma is a designer at The Knot and Ryan is the Mission Center President of the Mid Atlantic Mission Center. Both Emma and Ryan grew up in Community of Christ and they share stories of their childhood…
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We’ve got Caitlin d’Esterre back on the podcast! This time she’ll be talking about being a millennial in Community of Christ as part of our Chai Can’t Even series. Join us as Caitlin talks about growing up in the church, how meaningful the camping programs were to her, and her hopes and advice for other…
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Zac Harmon McLaughlin, the director of Community of Christ Seminary, shares his experience growing up in Community of Christ in Independence Missouri. Zac discusses how he was mentored, challenged, and supported through his teenage years, and gives insights into how he views faith and church life today. As part of our Chai Can’t Even series,…
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Young adult Laura Bolton talks about growing up in Independence, Missouri, what keeps her engaged with the church today, and the challenges and hopes she experiences along the way. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Laura Bolton
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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.
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Today’s episode continues our Chai Can’t Even series, where we interview young adults in the church. Join Brittany as she interviews Parker Johnson, a Church Mission & Young Adult Ministry Specialist in Calgary, Alberta. Parker discusses growing up in the church, reconciling his sexuality with his faith and why he thinks religion is still relevant…
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