Podcast: Open Topics

524 | Open Topics | Field Support Ministers

You may have heard the acronym “FSM” around Community of Christ, but what exactly is it? It stands for Field Support Minister and today we have four of them on the podcast sharing what their ministry entails.  Host: Carla LongGuests: Amy Hoerchler, Denise White, Carrie Welch, Moana Faana Download Transcript

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520 | Open Topics | Meeting New Leadership | Shandra Newcom

Meet Apostle Designate Shandra Newcom who shares all about how her faith journey with God includes wild adventures and cliff jumping. Host: Robin LinkhartGuest: Shandra Newcom Download Transcript

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515 | Open Topics | Worship at World Conference 2023

Worship planning for the 2023 World Conference is underway! Karin Peter, the newest member on the World Conference Planning Team joins PZP to share about the challenges of creating worship experiences that actively engage the international church both in the worship space and those joining online from across the globe. World Conference 2023 information: https://cofchrist.org/2023-world-conference/…

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500 | Celebrating Five Hundred Episodes of Project Zion Podcast!

Celebrate Project Zion’s 500th episode! Project Zion Podcast started in August 2015 and has produced 500 full-length episodes and over 100 shorter episodes. To celebrate this milestone, we’re hearing from the members of the Project Zion team as they share their experiences sharing the story and mission of Community of Christ.  Host: Robin LinkhartGuests: Linda…

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495 | Open Topics | Women’s Journey of Becoming Pt 2

Community of Christ can provide exciting new ministry opportunities for many women. Robin Linkhart talks with Leslie Dalton, Joanna Smith, and Brittany Mangelson about their transitions into a community where they have found liberation and surprising challenges along the way.  Host: Robin LinkhartGuests: Leslie Dalton, Joanna Smith, and Brittany Mangelson You can find Part 1…

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491 | Open Topics | Women’s Journey of Becoming, Part I

Community of Christ’s journey to the full inclusion of women in all aspects of church life took a long, long time. In fact it’s still unfolding. Karin Peter and Robin Linkhart share stories from their journeys which included the seismic shift from all male priesthood to include female (and now all genders). It’s an inward…

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451 | Open Topics | Faithful Disagreement

Doctrine and Covenants 161 affirms that creating community is difficult. Since 2012, our 12 principles of Faithful Disagreement have helped guide Community of Christ through those difficulties. Today on the podcast, First Presidency member Stassi Cramm what Faithful Disagreement actually means and how these principles have been used in the church over the last decade….

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ES 92 | Living Restoration

Robin’s sermon and remarks were excerpted from the November 7, 2021 service of Beyond the Walls. To view the complete service: https://youtu.be/-FI_F4ZyUSc. You can find out more about the “Beyond the Walls” global ministry at https://www.centreplace.ca/. Download Transcript

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432 | Open Topics | Apostle Barbara Carter’s Life and Ministry

Apostle Barbara Carter shares her journey with ministry in Community of Christ. Barbara was among the first pioneering women to enter into World Church leadership. She became one of  the first women to be ordained a bishop and go into church employment as an appointee minister. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Barbara Carter Download Transcript

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431 | Open Topics | Transcripts

Behind the scenes with PZP. Podcast transcripts are a highly valued addition to any podcast programming. This episode shares a behind the scenes look at our journey to producing transcripts with every episode, and what the life of transcribing looks like today. Bonus: Funny Bloopers! If YOU want to volunteer to work on transcripts please…

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