Podcast: Nice to Matcha

810 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Shannon McAdam

From rule-following teenager to mischievous Gracelander, to volunteer leadership in the church and a career in technology and business sales, Shannon McAdam (she/her) has spent her life journeying with God in community. Now, Shannon has accepted a call to the Council of Twelve. Join host Robin Linkhart as she sits down with Shannon to get…

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809 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Kat Hnatyshyn

After 20 long years of self-sustaining ministry, including her most recent role as Midlands Mission Center President, Kat Hnatyshyn has said yes to a role that requires a change in career… but not a change in passion.  In this episode of Nice to Matcha, host Robin Linkhart sits down with Kat, a first-time guest at…

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802 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Jenn Killpack

It’s funny how God can move in your life in ways that you feel both a comforting sense of knowing and a discomforting sense of panic at the same time. Kind of like when you’re called into a new leadership role, like … say … President of the Quorum of High Priests and member of…

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798 | Nice to Matcha | Joey Williams Pt. 2

So much energy. So much passion. So many gifts and interests. Picking up where they left off, Robin Linkhart and Joey Williams continue the conversation surrounding Joey’s faith and calling journey. Part two of the conversation moves beyond Joey’s college years and into full-time ministry followed by ministry through other avenues, and then back again….

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796 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Joey Williams Pt. 1

From camp brat to boy band to a call to serve in the Counsel of Twelve Apostles, Joey Williams has been on a long and exciting journey with each step leading him to new adventures and opportunities.  Join host, Robin Linkhart, as she sits down for part one of an interview with Joey where he…

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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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