theology

37 | Percolating on Faith | Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Join host Carla Long with Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith for the Percolating on Faith series as they discuss a few questions posited by a listener. Why do bad things happen to good people? And why does it seem like some people’s prayers go unanswered? Download Transcript

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30 | Percolating on Faith | What is Scripture?

Join Carla as she talks with Tony and Charmaine about scripture. What is scripture? What is its purpose, and how is it best applied? Community of Christ’s statement on scripture is also discussed. “Dead Sea Scrolls? More like the Dead Sea Scraps!” -Carla paraphrasing her mom “P52, not to be confused with the B-52’s from…

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17 | Unity in Diversity

Join Josh Mangelson as he interviews Art Smith from Community of Christ’s council of twelve apostles. They talk about Art’s background and upbringing. They then talk about the enduring principle of unity in diversity that Community of Christ strives to achieve among its widely diverse membership, and why it’s so important.

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16 | Q&A with President Steve Veazey

In this engaging episode, listen to Community of Christ prophet-president Steve Veazey answering questions during a recent visit to the Salt Lake City Community of Christ congregation.

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15 | Dale Luffman and The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers

Can the Book of Mormon be powerful with a reading of the text that doesn’t require literal historicity? Join host Brittany Mangelson and retired Community of Christ apostle Dale Luffman as they discuss his book, “The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers.” They explore the religious and cultural context surrounding the publication of…

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12 | Exploring Restoration Heritage and Community of Christ Distinctives

Join Brittany as she sits down with Apostle Barbara Carter and Director of Finance/Presiding Bishopric Member Designate Michele McGrath as they discuss the unique heritage that blossomed in the restoration and continues to guide Community of Christ today. They discuss financial transparency, the blessings of community, responsible choices, radical hospitality, and much more.

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4 | Grace vs. Shame

Join host Katie Langston and her friends Sara and Nancy for a discussion about grace. But instead of juxtaposing grace and works, as perhaps is the more common construction, these friends will contrast grace and shame–and how grace frees us from shame and fear so that we can live into the transformative love of God.

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3 | Redefining Faith

Join John Hamer and Miles Fuller in an exploration of how believers can navigate Restoration faith apart from institutional definitions and culture. This means something more than just “cafeteria Mormonism”—which might fall within the ruts of traditional definitions, even if involvement is selective. In this episode, we’ll examine the ways in which frustrated members of…

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