Justice

302 | Re-release: Coffee Buzz | Systemic Racism | President Steve Veazey

Project Zion Podcast is re-releasing our June 2020 Coffee Buzz episode with Prophet President Veazey. Featured in the August/September issue of the Herald magazine, this interview invites the church to reflect on our own compliance and part in systemic racism. President Veazey shares his reflections on the sin of racism and calls the church to action…

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296 | Grounds for Peace | Interfaith Partnerships and Advocacy | Zac Harmon-MacLaughlin

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Zac Harmon-MacLaughlin to expand on his presentation, “Interfaith Partnerships and Advocacy”. Zac Harmon-McLaughlin is the Dean and faculty member of the Community of Christ Seminary and Director of Religious Studies at Graceland University. He…

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279 | Peace, Justice, and the Role of Conflict | Matt Frizzell

 Humans are often resistant to conflict, but what if working through conflict is the way to peace and justice? Join Matt Frizzell as he talks with Carla about the relationship between justice and conflict and how they can be used as tools to build the peaceable kingdom.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Matt Frizzell Download Transcript

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278 | Coffee Buzz | Systemic Racism | President Steve Veazey

Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey shares his reflections on the sin of racism. President Veazey calls the church to action so we can live up to our Enduring Principles and uphold the worth of all.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey  Download Transcript

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275 | Justice | Rick Sarre

Justice is a vital component in peacemaking. Without justice there can be no peace. Rick Sarre, the team lead for the Peace and Justice Team in Community of Christ, shares with us the relationship the church has with justice and how it is critical to living out Christ’s mission. Learn more about the Peace and…

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229 | Sinner! Sinner! | Matt Frizzell and Brittany Mangelson

Join Matt Frizzell and Brittany Mangelson as they talk about deconstructing and reframing sin. What does Community of Christ teach about sin? How do Latter-day Seekers and former Mormons feel about sin? Are we constantly talking and preaching about sin without recognizing it? These are just some of the questions Brittany and Matt discuss in…

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203 | A Prophetic People | Matt Frizzell

What does it mean to be a prophetic people? Have a listen as Carla continues to ask this question to members of Community of Christ. Today she interview Matt Frizzell, the Director of Human Resources, about how he interprets our call to be a prophetic people. Host: Carla LongGuest: Matt Frizzell Download Transcript

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201 | What’s Brewing | The MOM Project | Caitlin d’Esterre

Our “What’s Brewing” series is all about mission in Community of Christ. Today we’re featuring The MOM Project, which is an organization that was started by Caitlin d’Esterre in the Calgary Alberta congregation. The MOM Project provides breast pump rentals to local moms with babies in the NICU. Caitlin is a registered nurse and with…

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195 | Chai Can’t Even | Zac Harmon McLaughlin

Zac Harmon McLaughlin, the director of Community of Christ Seminary, shares his experience growing up in Community of Christ in Independence Missouri. Zac discusses how he was mentored, challenged, and supported through his teenage years, and gives insights into how he views faith and church life today. As part of our Chai Can’t Even series,…

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194 | Percolating on Faith | God Shots | Providence of God and Mystery of Evil

Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God the master puppet who controls the universe? Join Project Zion’s theological duo Charmaine and Tony as they talk about the providence of God and the mystery of evil. To find the book Charmaine referenced, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happens-Reason-Other-Loved/dp/0399592067 Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith…

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