To be in his presence was to be in the presence of true humility, gentle compassion, and prophetic courage. There is no shortage of stories about this man who touched, inspired and transformed the lives of so many. Unfortunately, we can’t tell them all. But, in this episode, host Blake Smith, along with special guests…
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This is the third in a series of four podcasts honoring the life and ministry of Wally B Smith. This episode first aired on July 25, 2023. Controversy, disjunctive revelation, significant change, a new temple, and a connection to essential meaning. This episode of Cuppa Joe continues the theo-history saga with resident panel members, Lach…
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Project Zion is pleased to repost this interview that Josh and Brittany had with President-Emeritus Wallace B. Smith as part of our series to honor the life and ministry of “Wally B.” Listen to Wally’s story of going into medicine, serving in the military in aviation medicine under the doctor draft law, and taking up…
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The call and ordination of each new President/Prophet of the church has brought with it new and exciting challenges and opportunities. In 1996, the church found itself not only with a new President/Prophet, but the first one not from the family of Joseph Smith and the first not born in the United States. But the…
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Controversy, disjunctive revelation, significant change, a new temple, and a connection to essential meaning. This episode of Cuppa Joe continues the theo-history saga with resident panel members, Lach Machay and Tony Chvala-Smith, sitting down with host, Karin Peter to take a look at the Wallace B. Smith era in the church. Grab your coffee and…
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The last place you might expect to experience a revolution is in the church, but we’ve heard tell that a religion without a theological revolution is a dead religion. Does that hold true for the church? If so, we’re in good shape because revolutionaries have been a part of the church for a long time,…
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How does one lead a church out of a riotous and tumultuous time following the end of a second World War and the financial struggles such a war leaves in its wake? From rebellious teenager of a religious leader to President and Prophet of the Restoration at the age of seventy, Israel A. Smith steps…
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Could we really be experiencing our own “Groundhog Day” in the church and in our current culture? Join host Karin Peter along with Apostle (and Historian) Lach Mackay and Theologian Tony Chvala-Smith as they explore the intersection of history and theology during the Presidency of Fred M. Smith. Hear how Fred M., grandson of Joseph…
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Community of Christ’s First Presidency are stewards and advocates for the mission of the church. This month on Coffee Buzz, President Veazey shares the focus and top priorities of World Church leadership and how they are encouraging disciples to live out Christ’s mission in their local context. Host: Linda BoothGuest: President Steve Veazey Download Transcript
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President Scott Murphy shares reflections on Advent and how the story of Christmas brings him hope and a resolve to live Christ’s mission every day. Download Transcript Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy
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