Youth and Young Adults

439 | Coffee in The Swarm | Ben Long

Today Project Zion is back in The Swarm at Graceland University. This time we’re sitting down with Graceland junior and Agape house president, Ben Long, to talk about his experiences in college, in Community of Christ, as well as his hopes for the future. Download Transcript Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Ben Long

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435 | Coffee in The Swarm | Jullie Wheaton

Today we’re back in the Swarm at Graceland University talking to Jullie Wheaton. Jullie is a music education major, plays volleyball, is in InSpire; Community of Christ’s missional ministry practicum, and on the Academic Student Council representing her house, Shalom. Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Jullie Wheaton Download Transcript

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423 | Coffee in The Swarm | Laura Harder

Today’s episode of Coffee in The Swarm was recorded IN the Swarm at Graceland University! Laura Harder, President of the Council of House Chaplains and one of the Graceland Student Government officers, sits down with Mike Hoffman to talk about life at Graceland and her hopes for the future of Community of Christ. Host: Mike…

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412 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman

Today on Coffee In The Swarm, Mike revisits with Humberto Tinsman to get an update on his time was the graduate assistant for campus ministries at Graceland as well as his new role working for the Juan Tabo Congregation in the Rio Grande Mission Center. Guest: Humberto Tinsman Host: Mike Hoffman Download Transcript

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392 | Coffee in The Swarm | 2021 Graceland Reps

Each year Graceland University sends representatives to camps and reunions across the church to share about their experiences as Yellowjackets! Today, Mike Hoffman sits down with three of those Graceland Reps just before they venture out for a summer of sharing about their university.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Kinsey Collins, Molly Sharp, Santina Hernandez Download Transcript

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372 | What’s Brewing | Dunfield House

Dunfield House is Community of Christ’s beloved campground in the UK. It has a rich history and provides sanctuary and retreat for groups from all over the world. There’s a labyrinth, a peace garden, a pool, 15 acres of grass and woodlands, and plenty of folklore to keep you entertained! Learn more about Dunfield House…

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371 | What’s Brewing | Closing the Digital Divide

When the pandemic closed schools in March 2020, many students were left without reliable ways to connect with their teachers and classmates. As the Technology Department Coordinator at Murray City School District in Utah, Jason Eyre and his team worked to connect over 6000 kids to computers and a WiFi connection in a way that…

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ES 86 | Coffee In the Swarm | Alecia Bennett

Today Mike Hoffman sits down with Graceland senior, Alecia Bennett. As a Black queer woman that hopes for more diversity in her communities, Alecia shares some experiences being at Graceland and being a member of Community of Christ.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Alecia Bennett Download Transcript

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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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