573 | Cuppa Joe | Israel A. Smith
Project Zion Podcast
English - April 21, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality mormonism theology community of christ restoration faith transition ecumenicism rlds Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
How does one lead a church out of a riotous and tumultuous time following the end of a second World War and the financial struggles such a war leaves in its wake? From rebellious teenager of a religious leader to President and Prophet of the Restoration at the age of seventy, Israel A. Smith steps into the role at just such a time. But, say what you will about Israel’s limited theological prowess, his pastoral way of leadership provided some much-needed stability. Join Lach Mackay, Tony Chavala-Smith and Karin Peter for a brief but fascinating look at the Israel A. Smith era in the church.
Further reading on Israel A. Smith:
Norma Hiles, Gentle Monarch Paul Edwards, Our Legacy of Faith Dick Howard, The Church Through the Years (vol. 1)Dick Howard, The Church Through the Years (vol. 2)Mark Scherer, Journey of a People (Two-volume set)Also mentioned:
Fawn Brodie, No Man Knows My History Sharing in Community of ChristThanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!
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Intro and Outro music used with permission:
“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. [email protected]
“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).
All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.
NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.