mission

ES 50 | Becoming a People of the Temple | Bryce Veazey

You might have seen the video “Becoming a People of the Temple” but you probably haven’t heard filmmaker Bryce Veazey talk about it! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Temple, Community of Christ wanted a way to capture the essence and purpose of this sacred space in diverse places and cultures. Tune in as…

Read More

216 | Chai Can’t Even | Caitlin d’Esterre

We’ve got Caitlin d’Esterre back on the podcast! This time she’ll be talking about being a millennial in Community of Christ as part of our Chai Can’t Even series. Join us as Caitlin talks about growing up in the church, how meaningful the camping programs were to her, and her hopes and advice for other…

Read More

215 | Holy Grounds | Royleane Otteson

After a faith transition, spiritual practices can often be triggering and confusing. Today, Royleane Otteson shares how she has been able to maintain and even expand her spiritual life. Royleane is studying to become a spiritual director and shares openly about how she has been able to take back her spiritual autonomy and encounter God…

Read More

212 | Holy Grounds | Andy Fernuik

Listen in as Robin Linkhart and Andy Fernuik chat about spirituality and spiritual practices. Andy shares his thoughts on what it means to be spiritually awake and how spiritual practices have been restored in his life and have given him unforced rhythms of grace. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Andy Fernuik Download Transcript

Read More

209 | Why Language Matters in Ministry and Discipleship

It’s undeniable that language impacts everything we do. How we talk about God, salvation, and each other matters. Today, Karin Peter sits down with Mark Murphy to talk about the ways the language we use impacts how others hear and interact with what we are saying. You can find Marcus Borg’s book, Speaking Christian here. …

Read More

207 | No Filter | Harmony | Jerry Dale Jr. and Parker Johnson

In today’s episode, Parker Johnson and Jerry Dale Jr sit down to talk about Harmony, Community of Christ’s LGBTQIA+ organization. They discuss details of the merger of GALA and WCN and where Harmony hopes to go in the future. To get involved contact Harmony at info@harmony.lgbt or visit their website https://www.harmony.lgbt Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest:…

Read More

204 | Community of Christ as a Peace Church | Robin Linkhart

Community of Christ has long claimed to be a peace church. From our earliest days in the restoration to today, we have worked to put action with that claim. Listen in as Robin Linkhart walks us through many of the ways we have worked for peace and where we have room to deepen our understanding…

Read More

200 | Words of Counsel | President Steve Veazey

President Steve Veazey shares illuminating reflections about 2019 words of counsel with host Linda Booth on Project Zion Podcast episode 200. Listen in the comfort of your own home or on the go! Read the words of counsel here or watch the video here. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Veazey Download Transcript

Read More

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,…

Read More

179 | A Way of Life | Tony Chvala-Smith

Our reoccurring guest, Tony Chvala-Smith, has a new book! Listen as he gives us a glimpse into “A Way of Life”. You can buy the book at Herald House here: https://www.heraldhouse.org/products/a-way-of-life

Read More