A favorite in the PZP line-up, watch for notifications when a new interview posts here. A faith crisis or transition is often disruptive. It’s a time of doubt, fear, questioning foundational beliefs and everything else you thought you knew. People often feel lonely or lost. You are not alone. Listen in as courageous people share the candid stories of their faith journey and what brought them to Community of Christ…where they found themselves and a new sense peace.
Community of Christ elder Suzanne Scribner shares her story of conversion from the LDS church. Suzanne’s belief in the Worth of All Persons and her roots in the Restoration helped make Community of Christ a place where she could live out her discipleship with integrity and be involved in ways that were previously unavailable. Host:…
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Mags Edvalson, a convert to Community of Christ, struggled to find her place in the LDS church as an asexual young adult. In addition to brushing up against strict gender roles and expectations, Mags found issues with other contemporary teachings in Mormonism. Her involvement in Community of Christ has taken her to Kirtland and Independence,…
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We’re back with another episode in our Fair Trade series. Today Spencer Greenhalgh talks about his faith transition into Communtiy of Christ. Here he was able to find a community that would not pressure him into any particular belief, and supported the ministry of women and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community. Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Spencer…
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Faith transitions almost never happen overnight. Today, Heather Holland shares about her experiences in Mormonism that eventually led her to leave, and how she has been able to find a home in Community of Christ. Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Heather Holland Download transcript
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Faith transitions are often complex and touch every aspect of a person’s life. Today on Fair Trade, new member Michelle Wilde shares her story of growing up LDS, serving a mission in Independence, Missouri, and eventually joining Community of Christ. Download Transcript Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Michelle Wilde
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Gina Colvin is back with an update on her faith transition into Community of Christ. You can listen to her first interview here: https://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-187-gina-colvins-walk-with-god-and-community/ Today she is back to share about ministry and life since World Conference. You can find Gina’s podcast A Thoughtful Faith here: https://www.athoughtfulfaith.org Host Brittany Mangelson Guest: Gina Colvin
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Leslie Dalton shares her story of faith transition into Community of Christ. She started out in a fundamentalist Christian sect, converted to the LDS, and finally found her way to this denomination where she lives out her discipleship as an elder in the Salt Lake City congregation. Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Leslie Dalton Download Transcript
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Chapter Two of “Joining Community of Christ and Leaving the Faith of Your Childhood.” Brittany takes us through the many layers of transitioning into new theology and culture with the recognition that every seeker represents a unique life. Host: Robin LinkhartGuest: Brittany Mangelson Download Transcript
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Evan Sharley joined Community of Christ without ever meeting anyone in the church face to face. After years of deconstructing and reconstructing his faith, he was reintroduced to the church through online forums. While connecting online with various congregations and groups during the pandemic, Evan was able to recognize this church as a place he…
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New Community of Christ member Elle Mills-Warner shares her story of faith transition that includes visiting a new church every week for an entire year. Having grown up in the LDS church, Elle shares that Community of Christ has felt like coming home to a church that accepts her and allows her to keep her…
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