Podcast: Open Topics

414 | First There Were Two: Women in the Twelve

In 1998, Gail Mengel and Linda Booth were ordained Apostles in Community of Christ. As the first two women to enter into the Council, they faced unique challenges and historic opportunities. Today, Linda shares her experience being called and serving in the Council to Twelve. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Linda Booth Download Transcript

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413 | Mormons, Musical Theater and Belonging in America | Jake Johnson

Religion and musical theater have an undeniable impact on society and culture, but is there something that connects them to each other? In this episode, Jake Johnson shares some of his research exploring Restoration history, culture, and theology, and the connecting points with Americana musical theater. You can purchase Jake’s first book, “Mormons, Musical theater…

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381 | PRIDE with Harmony

Celebrate PRIDE month with Harmony! Catch up on all the latest news and coming events as Harmony continues to blossom and grow in advocacy, education, and resources for LGBTQIA+ in Community of Christ with a shared vision of full participation. To learn more about Harmony check out the website at: https://www.harmony.lgbt To find out how…

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374 | Conflict | Matt Frizzell

What role does conflict play for a faith movement called to be a people of peace? Matt Frizzell shares more reflections on the topic he first discussed in episode 279, Peace, Justice, and the Role of Conflict.   Host: Carla LongGuest: Matt Frizzell Download Transcript

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364 | Celebrating 20 Years as Community of Christ

Listen to the candid and inspiring stories of how the Spirit moved among the people and leadership as we embraced our name, Community of Christ. Two retired General Officers share the inside story as well as their personal journeys of awakening to what was being birthed among us. Host: Robin LinkhartGuest: Danny Belrose and Ken…

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358 | Sealed | Katie Langston

Author Katie Langston shares about her new book, Sealed. It’s a journey of transformation, a meditation on grace and belonging, and the candid story of an anxious Mormon girl becoming a Lutheran minister. Preorder Katie’s Sealed Katie’s Website PZP Episode 71: Prophets of the Bible https://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-71-prophets-of-the-bible/ On Wells and Worrying (a sermon by Katie Langston) https://www.projectzionpodcast.org/extra-shot-episode-25-on-wells-and-worrying/…

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301 | Priesthood Authority | John Hamer

Where does Community of Christ get our priesthood authority? What about the larger Restoration movement? What about Christianity as a whole? Restoration scholar and Seventy, John Hamer, joins Carla to answer these questions and more!  Host: Carla Long Guest: John Hamer  Download Transcript

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298 | Church History Principles and Q&A Pt 2 | Lach Mackay and Barbara Walden

What do you do when a terrific class runs out of time to answer all the questions? You do a follow up interview with Project Zion Podcast. Historians Barbara Walden and Lachlan Mackay tackle a long list of questions still in the queue at the conclusion of their class exploration of Restoration History thru the…

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297 | Church History Principles and Q&A | Lach Mackay and Barbara Walden

This podcast features an engaging class and dynamic Q and A focused on the Community of Christ Church History Principles and the exploration of Restoration history. Originally provided as part of Salt Lake City Community of Christ annual 2020 Sunstone Sunday Invitational. Don’t miss the follow up PZP interview with these church historians featuring all…

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ES 78 | Developmetrics | David Lloyd

Continuing education is important aspect of discipleship in Community of Christ. The church in Canada has provided a way for much of this education to happen online through Developmentrics, LLC. Today, Carla talks with David Lloyd as he explains the format of the classes, what is offered, and how you can benefit from taking Temple…

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