Podcast: Open Topics

268 | Sacrament and the Mystery that is God

All of life is encompassed in sacrament. Those sacred moments when the eternal becomes present in the now satisfy a deep human longing for community. John VanDerWalker shares poignant reflections as he recalls his journey of discovery on the way to writing his Master’s Thesis, “Look to the Sacraments.” Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: John VanDerWalker…

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267 | Art and Spirituality | Anne Bonnefin

What is the connection between art and spirituality? Is it possible to deepen our relationship with God through something as simple as coloring with crayons? Today we hear from Anne Bonnefin of Sydney Australia to learn more about how art can help us connect with ourselves and with the Holy Spirit. Find more resources and…

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261 | Connecting in an Age of Quarantine

A lively conversation exploring new ways of being the church as we navigate the reality of a global pandemic. Part of our mission is creating meaningful pathways to connect and build community even in the most challenging times. Community of Christ’s COVID-19 page. Online Ministries Host: Karin Peter Guest: Robin Linkhart Download Transcript

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260 | Love in the Time of Coronavirus

How can one find hope in the midst of a devastating worldwide pandemic and nationwide quarantine? We’re catching up with Michael Wright, resident of Rome, who also just celebrated one year of being a member of Community of Christ. Michael shares about the importance of online communities during this time of isolation and his social…

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250 | Prophetic People | Zac Harmon-McLaughlin

How will being a prophetic people sustain Community of Christ into the future? We have already seen the prophetic impulse in action in our denomination, but how do we then turn around and bring that impulse into the world? Host: Carla Long Guest: Zac Harmon-McLaughlin Download Transcript

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248 | Crystal Springs at Seminary

Did you know that four members of the Crystal Springs congregation are enrolled in Community of Christ’s seminary program? Hear their stories of what brought them to this place as well as what they are gaining from the seminary experience.  Host: Karin Peter  Guests: Steve Otteson, Donald Mayne, Tyler Marz, Barry Lewis 

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247 | Mormonism and Islam | Greg Jackson

What do Mormonism and Islam have in common? Utah Valley University Professor Greg Jackson shares some similarities between the origin stories, scripture, the roles of women and more. To hear Professor Jackson’s podcast, History that Doesn’t Suck click here. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Greg Jackson Download Transcript

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244 | Lessons from Short Creek

Lindsay Hansen Park, Executive Director of the Sunstone Foundation sits down with Karin Peter to talk about her work in the Short Creek area working with the FLDS and exFLDS communities. Lindsay’s work with Mormon fundamentalists began as she podcasted her way through The Year of Polygamy. Listen as Lindsay shares about some of the…

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239 | The Enduring Principles | President Steve Veazey

Ever wonder how the Enduring Principles came to be? Tune is as Prophet President Steve Veazey shares how Community of Christ settled on our Enduring Principles and how they have impacted us as a diverse, world-wide faith community. You can read more about the Enduring Principles here. Download Transcript

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237 | A Prophetic Hymnal | Jane Gardner

We talk a lot about being a prophetic people on Project Zion, but today our conversation has a bit of a twist! We’ve invited Presiding Evangelist, Jane Gardner, to talk about how our hymnal Community of Christ Sings is a prophetic witness and missional tool. Download Transcript

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