Podcast: Open Topics

166 | A Journey Toward Ordination | Women in Community of Christ | Becky Savage Part 2

Section 156 of the Doctrine and Covenants provided for the ordination of women in Community of Christ. What did it take to get the church to a place of accepting the ordination of women? Join Brittany as she interviews Beck Savage, former First Presidency member, in a two part episode on her Seminary thesis, “A…

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165 | A Journey Toward Ordination | Women in Community of Christ | Becky Savage Part 1

Section 156 of the Doctrine and Covenants provided for the ordination of women in Community of Christ. What did it take to get the church to a place of accepting the ordination of women? Join Brittany as she interviews Beck Savage, former First Presidency member, in a two part episode on her Seminary thesis, “A…

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162 | Priesthood in Community of Christ | Janné Grover

What is priesthood in Community of Christ? Join Brittany as she talks with Apostle Janné Grover about what priesthood is, how calls are processed and presented, as well as an overview of each office. This conversation gives a broad overview of how priesthood functions in the church, but keep your eye out for more episodes…

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161 | A New Culture for Latter-day Seekers

In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with past guest, Nancy Ross, to discuss some of the cultural surprises they each encountered as they started attending Community of Christ. They compare how their congregations do Sunday worship as well as some of the differences in prayers, hymns, and other mechanics of life in Community of Christ….

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159 | Community of Christ Seminary | Art Woodcock

In today’s episode of Project Zion Podcast, Robin Linkhart discusses Community of Christ’s Seminary through Graceland University with Art Woodcock, a recent graduate. Find out what led Art to Seminary as well as his reflections on the program and his tips for succeeding.  To learn more about Community of Christ’s Seminary, visit their website here: https://www.graceland.edu/seminary

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157 | Culture in Community of Christ

Culture is an extremely important aspect of religious life. In today’s episode of Project Zion Podcast, Robin and Brittany discuss Community of Christ’s unique culture that has shifted and developed throughout the history of the church. Robin has spent much of her life living and serving in different congregations, so listen in as she walks…

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156 | Meet our host Carla Long!

You’ve heard Carla before on Project Zion, but how many of you know her story? Carla is a lifelong member of Community of Christ who has lived and served the church all over the world. In today’s episode, she chats with Brittany about her time in World Service Corps, and where answering the call to…

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154 | “The Restoration in the 21st Century” | David Nii

What is the purpose of the Restoration in the 21st Century? How has Community of Christ evolved since the days of Joseph III? Are faith communities relevant today? Join Brittany as she talks with David Nii about all this and more! Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: David Nii

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152 | Zion | Matt Frizzell

Zion. It’s part of the Project Zion Podcast name and deeply connects with Community of Christ identity and story. But what exactly is Zion? Theologian Matt Frizzell peels back the many layers of the concept and the call to realize Zionic conditions as a people of faith.

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150 | Life in Community of Christ | Tammie Lay

Lifelong Community of Christ member Tammie Lay chats about her experience growing up in the church through the cultural and theological evolutions experienced in Community of Christ, attending Community of Christ Seminary, and  why she thinks religion and faith are relevant in today’s polarized world. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Tammie Lay

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