Podcast: Fair Trade

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.

330 | Fair Trade | Erin Hook

Erin Hook has spent decades looking for a spiritual home. Intrigued by the idea of being Jesus’ hands and feet in the world today, she could never find a good fit until she found Community of Christ. Today, Erin shares a little about that journey in this addition to our Fair Trade Series.  Host: Brittany…

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295 | Fair Trade | Meredith Carr

Meredith Carr shares her story of finding a spiritual hope in Community of Christ after a life of running from religion. With a complicated history of going to an all girl’s Catholic school and not feeling included, she was able to find a home in Community of Christ that was open, accepting, and uplifts the…

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270 | Fair Trade | Diana Wake

Diana Wake, soon to be mother of three, found Community of Christ after taking a step away from the LDS church. Today she shares her story of faith deconstruction and reconstruction and how she was able to find sanctuary in a Community of Christ congregation and house church. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Diana Wake Download…

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265 | Fair Trade | Kelly Padilla

Kelly Padilla converted to Community of Christ in 2016 from the LDS church. As part of our Fair Trade series, Kelly shares about being born into the Southern Baptist church, converting to Mormonism, and eventually finding Community of Christ. Kelly discusses how Community of Christ has impacted her kids and her hopes for the church….

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246 | Fair Trade | Chantal Müller-Mukamurera

In today’s episode Chantal Müller-Mukamurera shares her story of life and faith as part of our Fair Trade series. Chantal was born in Rwanda and became a refugee in Germany. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served a full time mission, was married in the temple and had a family all…

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238 | Fair Trade | Brittany Mangelson

Project Zion host Brittany Mangelson has shared her faith transition story before, but today she shares a bit more of it with a perspective that time has given her. Brittany walks listeners to what brought her to Community of Christ, how the gospel of Jesus became alive in a new way and what she’s been…

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233 | Fair Trade | Laura Pennock 

Our Fair Trade series is all about faith transitions and today we’re bringing you one with Laura Pennock. Laura shares about growing up LDS in a small Colorado town, having a  complicated relationship with church, and how she eventually came to find Community of Christ. Laura will be ordained a priest in early 2020 and…

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220 | Fair Trade | Maggie Fout

Newly ordained priest, Maggie Fout, shares her faith journey that ultimately led her to Community of Christ. Maggie grew up as a non denominational Christian, converted to paganism, and recently found Community of Christ through a pride event hosted by Portsmouth Welcoming Community–Community of Christ. You can learn more about her congregation on our What’s…

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214 | Fair Trade | Brian Whitney Part 2

In Part 2 of our Fair Trade episode with Brian Whitney, Brian takes us through his growing interest in Community of Christ over the last few years. Brian shares why he chose to be confirmed a member of Community of Christ and where he hopes his discipleship will take him. 

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213 | Fair Trade | Brian Whitney Part 1

In part 1 of our Fair Trade episode with Brian Whitney, he shares his background with faith, religion, and what led him to Community of Christ. Brian was a convert to the LDS church as a child and joined Community of Christ in Salt Lake City a few weeks ago. Be sure to check back…

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