Podcast: Nice to Matcha

761 | Nice to Matcha | Janne Grover | Called to the First Presidency

If you’ve ever met Janne Grover, you know that she is a bright light, full of joy and a deep love for people. Her smile is contagious and inspiring. So much so that she could have been in commercials. Wait! She was. But you’ll have to listen to this episode of Nice to Matcha to…

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758 | Nice to Matcha | Matt Frizzell | Called to Apostle

From the age of 10, he began to understand the world in a different way.  He had to, because what he was experiencing and hearing didn’t fit with what he was beginning to understand and believe about God. 40 years later, with extended theological education, a deep love for his family, and a deep love…

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755 | Nice to Matcha | Carrie Welch | Called to Apostle

Here’s your chance to get to know Carrie Welch, from Salem, Oregon!  Newly called to the Council of Twelve Apostles, Carrie tells her story growing up in Community of Christ and the many unexpected adventures she experienced along Life’s path, now realizing how all of it helped prepare her to serve in a role that…

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752 | Nice to Matcha | Mareva Arnaud Tchong | Called to the Office of Presiding Evangelist

We know her. We love her. And, many of us have been blessed by her ministry. Meet Mareva Arnaud Tchong! Called to serve as Community of Christ’s next Presiding Evangelist, Mareva will bring unprecedented diversity to this world church leadership role. In this exclusive interview, Mareva candidly shares the process of receiving the call to…

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658 | Nice to Matcha | Mareva Arnaud Chong

Another historical moment in the life of the church came last year when beloved minister and deeply humble, Mareva Arnaud Tchong, was elected by the Council of Twelve to serve as president… making her the first non-native-speaking president of the council … and only the second woman. Though you may already feel that you know…

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638 | Nice to Matcha | Joelle Wight

Working for the Church is nothing new for newly set apart President of Seventy, Joelle White, who comes from a distinguished line of retired church appointees. And, rather than going the way of some “preacher’s kids,” Joelle has found herself immersed in Christ’s Mission. Her passion for and understanding of the Worth of All Persons…

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