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ES 85 | Coffee in The Swarm | Megan Byrd

Megan Byrd, a convert to Community of Christ and Graceland University senior, shares her experiences in the church and at college. Majoring in allied health, Megan sees her future career goals in alignment with her values that also supported by her church community.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Megan Byrd Download Transcript

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ES 82 | Coffee in The Swarm | Andrew Wolsey

Today we’re sitting down with Andrew Wolsey who is in his second year at Graceland University. Andrew shares what the Graceland experience is like during Covid as well as his hopes for the future of the school and for Community of Christ.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Andrew Wolsey  Download Transcript

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ES 81 | Coffee in The Swarm | Casey Main

We’re sitting down with Graceland University student Casey Main to talk about the new Social Change major she helped bring to Graceland. Casey shares the process of getting the major approved and how she hopes it will help shape not only the university, but the church, and the world.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Casey Main  Download…

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ES 79 | Coffee in The Swarm | Georgia Seagraves

Coffee in The Swarm takes us into the lives of students at Graceland University. Today, senior Georgia Seagraves shares her reflections on Covid, racial injustice, intersectionality and how it all relates to our call to live out Christ’s mission.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Georgia Seagraves Download Transcript

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294 | Coffee in the Swarm | Natalie Harper

Graceland University student, Natalie Harper, has been involved with campus ministries, including being a student pastor. As she heads into her senior year she’s sharing her reflections on some of the conversations many students on campus are having. How is the pandemic impacting college life? What role does Graceland play in the discussion on racism?…

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284 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman

Coffee in The Swarm is our new series with students from Graceland University. Today we’re talking to Humberto Tinsman, former campus minister, house president and future seminary student. Humberto shares about racial tension on campus and in the world, and how Covid-19 has impacted Graceland.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Humberto Tinsman Download Transcript

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277 | Coffee in The Swarm | Laurie Due

Coffee in The Swarm is our new series featuring students from Graceland University. We’re kicking off the series with recent graduate Laurie Due who shares about her experiences at Graceland and her plans for continuing as a Community of Christ Seminary student.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Laurie Due Download Transcript

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ES 62 | Coffee In the Swarm | Graceland University Church History Caravan

Project Zion Podcast officially welcomes Mike Hoffman to the team! In his first interview, Mike speaks with Graceland University students about a recent trip they took visiting church history sites in Palmyra, Kirtland, and Nauvoo.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuests: Natalie Harper, Randallynn Smith, Cathryn Cannavino, Lexie Frazier, Andrew Wolsey, and Hayley Condit

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256 | Chai Can’t Even | Ashley Sebree

Growing up in Oklahoma, Ashley Sebree’s childhood included camps, home visits, and being mentored as a disciple in Community of Christ. Ashley is currently enrolled in seminary, and serves in leadership positions in both her mission center and at the online ministry, Community Space. Today, Ashley shares about her experiences in her experiences in the…

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245 | Chai Can’t Even | Nathan Mack

Nathan Mack of Independence, Missouri joins us for our Chai Can’t Even series where we talk to young adults in Community of Christ. Nate shares about growing up in the church, his time at Graceland as both a student and an employee with Campus Ministries, as well as what keeps him engaged with Community of…

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