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271 | Ordination | Nancy Ross and Brittany Mangelson

Today we’re catching up with Nancy Ross and Brittany Mangelson about their ordinations in Community of Christ. Both women grew up in the LDS church and currently serve in Community of Christ as elders. Nancy and Brittany share the complexities of their experiences with ordination and the significance of their calls. Brittany’s faith transition story…

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270 | Fair Trade | Diana Wake

Diana Wake, soon to be mother of three, found Community of Christ after taking a step away from the LDS church. Today she shares her story of faith deconstruction and reconstruction and how she was able to find sanctuary in a Community of Christ congregation and house church. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Diana Wake Download…

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265 | Fair Trade | Kelly Padilla

Kelly Padilla converted to Community of Christ in 2016 from the LDS church. As part of our Fair Trade series, Kelly shares about being born into the Southern Baptist church, converting to Mormonism, and eventually finding Community of Christ. Kelly discusses how Community of Christ has impacted her kids and her hopes for the church….

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238 | Fair Trade | Brittany Mangelson

Project Zion host Brittany Mangelson has shared her faith transition story before, but today she shares a bit more of it with a perspective that time has given her. Brittany walks listeners to what brought her to Community of Christ, how the gospel of Jesus became alive in a new way and what she’s been…

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233 | Fair Trade | Laura Pennock 

Our Fair Trade series is all about faith transitions and today we’re bringing you one with Laura Pennock. Laura shares about growing up LDS in a small Colorado town, having a  complicated relationship with church, and how she eventually came to find Community of Christ. Laura will be ordained a priest in early 2020 and…

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214 | Fair Trade | Brian Whitney Part 2

In Part 2 of our Fair Trade episode with Brian Whitney, Brian takes us through his growing interest in Community of Christ over the last few years. Brian shares why he chose to be confirmed a member of Community of Christ and where he hopes his discipleship will take him. 

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213 | Fair Trade | Brian Whitney Part 1

In part 1 of our Fair Trade episode with Brian Whitney, he shares his background with faith, religion, and what led him to Community of Christ. Brian was a convert to the LDS church as a child and joined Community of Christ in Salt Lake City a few weeks ago. Be sure to check back…

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198 | Fair Trade | Michael Wright

Michael Wright grew up LDS and currently lives in Rome, Italy. In this episode of Project Zion’s Fair Trade, Michael shares how he found Community of Christ while doing an unrelated internet search. Michael was eventually baptized making him the only member of the church in Italy. Listen in as Michael sits down with host…

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187 | Gina Colvin’s Walk with God and Community

Gina Colvin, seasoned podcaster at A Thoughtful Faith shares her journey into Community of Christ. Raised Mormon, Gina’s unique journey includes the Anglican Church in her hometown Christchurch, New Zealand. Gina was confirmed a member of Community of Christ while attending World Conference 2019. Host: Carla Long Guest: Gina Colvin

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173 | Fair Trade | Tyler Marz

In today’s episode, Brittany interviews Tyler Marz about his journey with faith and religion. Tyler grew up in the ELCA, converted to the LDS church in college and eventually found Community of Christ. He shares how his concept of God, grace and his own self worth evolved over time. Tyler was also recently featured in…

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