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Project Zion Podcast

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Welcome to the Project Zion podcast. This podcast explores the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world.

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256 | Chai Can't Even | Ashley Sebree

March 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

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 church and her hopes for our future.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Ashley Sebree

255 | What's Brewing in Toronto

March 10, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 29 MB

The Toronto congregation live streams services, lectures, and meditations in addition to their face to face ministry. In today's episode, we explore their ministry of zen and mindfulness meditation and how it's transformed the congregation and the community at large. To view their live streams and learn more about their congregation, visit their Facebook Page. Host: Carla Long Guest: Leandro Palacios 

255 | What's Brewing in Toronto

March 10, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 29 MB

The Toronto congregation live streams services, lectures, and meditations in addition to their face to face ministry. In today's episode, we explore their ministry of zen and mindfulness meditation and how it's transformed the congregation and the community at large. To view their live streams and learn more about their congregation, visit their Facebook Page. Host: Carla Long Guest: Leandro Palacios  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intr...

254 | No Filter | Women and Ordained Ministry

March 06, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 21.9 MB

The Roman Catholic Church does not currently ordain women, but what happens when a Bishop resigns and begins to ordain them anyway? How are Catholic women forging their own way into ministry and what exactly does that look like?  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Diane Whalen Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Bo...

ES 59 | Coffee Connect | Praise God for Everything -- I Mean Everything

March 03, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB

Grab a cup of your favorite brew and settle on in to hear a few stories of faith from retired apostle Linda Booth.  Host: Linda Booth  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! 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 Fie...

253 | Holy Grounds | Barbara Carter

February 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

What spiritual practices keep apostle Barbara Carter grounded and connected to God? Tune in as Barb shares a little about her life and what practices she implements as part of her discipleship.  Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Barbara Carter

253 | Holy Grounds | Barbara Carter

February 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

What spiritual practices keep apostle Barbara Carter grounded and connected to God? Tune in as Barb shares a little about her life and what practices she implements as part of her discipleship. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Barbara Carter Download Transcript Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Gl...

252 | Coffee Buzz | Jesus, The Peaceful One | President Veazey

February 25, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

In his closing sermon at World Conference 2019, President Veazey asked us the question, "Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful One?" In this episode of Coffee Buzz, President Veazey shares a little more about what we are now calling our guiding question. Find President Veazey's sermon here. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Veazey 

252 | Coffee Buzz | Jesus, The Peaceful One | President Veazey

February 25, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

In his closing sermon at World Conference 2019, President Veazey asked us the question, "Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful One?" In this episode of Coffee Buzz, President Veazey shares a little more about what we are now calling our guiding question. Find President Veazey's sermon here. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Veazey  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Co...

251 | What's Brewing | Caravan

February 20, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 37.3 MB

Ever thought about packing up over a dozen teens and taking them on a bus tour of Community of Christ congregations? Well, GPNW has been doing that for decades! Today we're talking about Caravan and how it is helping bring the identity, message, mission, and beliefs of Community of Christ alive to today's youth. To find out more about Caravan, visit their website. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Jody Barnhart

251 | What's Brewing | Caravan

February 20, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 37.3 MB

Ever thought about packing up over a dozen teens and taking them on a bus tour of Community of Christ congregations? Well, GPNW has been doing that for decades! Today we're talking about Caravan and how it is helping bring the identity, message, mission, and beliefs of Community of Christ alive to today's youth. To find out more about Caravan, visit their website. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Jody Barnhart Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instag...

250 | Prophetic People | Zac Harmon-McLaughlin

February 18, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutes - 33.7 MB

How will being a prophetic people sustain Community of Christ into the future? We have already seen the prophetic impulse in action in our denomination, but how do we then turn around and bring that impulse into the world?  Host: Carla Long Guest: Zac Harmon-McLaughlin  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General...

249 | God Shots | Proclamation, Sacrament, and Ministry

February 13, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

What is the relationship between proclamation, sacraments, and ministry? How can they transform the church? Today's discussion comes from chapter 12 of Daniel Migliore's book, "Faith Seeking Understanding". Click here to find Migliore's book. Click here to find the rest of the God Shots series. Host: Carla Long Guests: Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For ...

ES 58 | Coffee Connect | Are You Breathing?

February 06, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MB

What does it take to recognize that mundane things in life are also God moments? Sometimes all is takes it to breathe in deeply and slowly.  Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! 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] ...

248 | Crystal Springs at Seminary

February 05, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Did you know that four members of the Crystal Springs congregation are enrolled in Community of Christ's seminary program? Hear their stories of what brought them to this place as well as what they are gaining from the seminary experience.  Host: Karin Peter  Guests: Steve Otteson, Donald Mayne, Tyler Marz, Barry Lewis  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ ...

248 | Crystal Springs at Seminary

February 05, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Did you know that four members of the Crystal Springs congregation are enrolled in Community of Christ's seminary program? Hear their stories of what brought them to this place as well as what they are gaining from the seminary experience.  Host: Karin Peter  Guests: Steve Otteson, Donald Mayne, Tyler Marz, Barry Lewis 

247 | Mormonism and Islam | Greg Jackson

January 30, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

What do Mormonism and Islam have in common? Utah Valley University Professor Greg Jackson shares some similarities between the origin stories, scripture, the roles of women and more. To hear Professor Jackson's podcast, History that Doesn't Suck click here.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Greg Jackson  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 20...

247 | Mormonism and Islam | Greg Jackson

January 30, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

What do Mormonism and Islam have in common? Utah Valley University Professor Greg Jackson shares some similarities between the origin stories, scripture, the roles of women and more. To hear Professor Jackson's podcast, History that Doesn't Suck click here.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Greg Jackson 

246 | Fair Trade | Chantal Müller-Mukamurera

January 28, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

In today's episode Chantal Müller-Mukamurera shares her story of life and faith as part of our Fair Trade series. Chantal was born in Rwanda and became a refugee in Germany. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served a full time mission, was married in the temple and had a family all before eventually finding her place in Community of Christ.  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permissio...

245 | Chai Can't Even | Nathan Mack

January 23, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

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 Christ today.  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ ...

245 | Chai Can't Even | Nathan Mack

January 23, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

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 Christ today. 

Episode 245: Chai Can't Even with Nathan Mack

January 23, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

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 Christ today. 

244 | Lessons from Short Creek

January 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Lindsay Hansen Park, Executive Director of the Sunstone Foundation sits down with Karin Peter to talk about her work in the Short Creek area working with the FLDS and exFLDS communities. Lindsay's work with Mormon fundamentalists began as she podcasted her way through The Year of Polygamy. Listen as Lindsay shares about some of the lessons she has learned as well as lessons we can all learn about the power and danger of how stories are told.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Lindsay Hansen Park  T...

Episode 244: Lessons from Short Creek with Lindsay Hansen Park

January 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Lindsay Hansen Park, Executive Director of the Sunstone Foundation sits down with Karin Peter to talk about her work in the Short Creek area working with the FLDS and exFLDS communities. Lindsay's work with Mormon fundamentalists began as she podcasted her way through The Year of Polygamy. Listen as Lindsay shares about some of the lessons she has learned as well as lessons we can all learn about the power and danger of how stories are told. 

244 | Lessons from Short Creek

January 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Lindsay Hansen Park, Executive Director of the Sunstone Foundation sits down with Karin Peter to talk about her work in the Short Creek area working with the FLDS and exFLDS communities. Lindsay's work with Mormon fundamentalists began as she podcasted her way through The Year of Polygamy. Listen as Lindsay shares about some of the lessons she has learned as well as lessons we can all learn about the power and danger of how stories are told.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Lindsay Hansen Park 

243 | Coffee Buzz | Sacraments in a Digital World

January 16, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Today, Linda Booth sits down with President Scott Murphy to discuss some new guidelines Community of Christ's First Presidency released regarding the sacrament of communion in online settings. Scott shares how the guidelines came to be, what exactly they mean, and how they are impacting ministry in the church. To read these guidelines, click here.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy 

243 | Coffee Buzz | Sacraments in a Digital World

January 16, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Today, Linda Booth sits down with President Scott Murphy to discuss some new guidelines Community of Christ's First Presidency released regarding the sacrament of communion in online settings. Scott shares how the guidelines came to be, what exactly they mean, and how they are impacting ministry in the church. To read these guidelines, click here.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro mu...

Episode 243: Coffee Buzz: Sacraments in a Digital World with President Scott Murphy

January 16, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Today, Linda Booth sits down with President Scott Murphy to discuss some new guidelines Community of Christ's First Presidency released regarding the sacrament of communion in online settings. Scott shares how the guidelines came to be, what exactly they mean, and how they are impacting ministry in the church. To read these guidelines, click here. 

242 | No Filter | #Queerpastor

January 14, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Our No Filer series includes frank conversations about faith and sexuality. On this episode, we welcome Nancy Ross to talk about being a queer pastor in St. George, Utah. Nancy uses the hash #queerpastor to show the LGBTQ community on Twitter that there is a place in Christianity for them.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Nancy Ross

242 | No Filter | #Queerpastor

January 14, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Our No Filer series includes frank conversations about faith and sexuality. On this episode, we welcome Nancy Ross to talk about being a queer pastor in St. George, Utah. Nancy uses the hash #queerpastor to show the LGBTQ community on Twitter that there is a place in Christianity for them.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Nancy Ross Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Communi...

Episode 242: No Filter: #Queerpastor with Nancy Ross

January 14, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Our No Filer series includes frank conversations about faith and sexuality. On this episode, we welcome Nancy Ross to talk about being a queer pastor in St. George, Utah. Nancy uses the hash #queerpastor to show the LGBTQ community on Twitter that there is a place in Christianity for them. 

Episode 241: God Shots: Percolating on Faith: The Church

January 09, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

What is the Christian Church? Why is it important for Christians to meet together in fellowship and worship? As part of our God Shots series, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith discuss various models the church can be and it's theological purpose as they explore the term, ecclesiology.

241 | God Shots | Percolating on Faith | The Church

January 09, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

What is the Christian Church? Why is it important for Christians to meet together in fellowship and worship? As part of our God Shots series, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith discuss various models the church can be and it's theological purpose as they explore the term, ecclesiology. Host: Carla Long  Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,...

Extra Shot Episode 57: Common Grounds: Epiphany with Mike Hoffman

January 06, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today is the 12th day of Christmas which means it's Epiphany! What is Epiphany and how exactly should one go about celebrating it? Find out with this episode of our Common Grounds series with Graceland Campus Minister, Mike Hoffman. 

ES 57 | Common Grounds | Epiphany

January 06, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today is the 12th day of Christmas which means it's Epiphany! What is Epiphany and how exactly should one go about celebrating it? Find out with this episode of our Common Grounds series with Graceland Campus Minister, Mike Hoffman.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Mike Hoffman  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. Gener...

ES 57 | Common Grounds | Epiphany

January 06, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today is the 12th day of Christmas which means it's Epiphany! What is Epiphany and how exactly should one go about celebrating it? Find out with this episode of our Common Grounds series with Graceland Campus Minister, Mike Hoffman.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Mike Hoffman 

Episode 240: Coffee Buzz: Are We Moving Toward Jesus, The Peaceful One?

January 02, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In 2020, Community of Christ is invited to consider the question, Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful one? On this episode of Coffee Buzz, Linda Booth sits down with President Stassi Cramm to discuss this question and how it connects to our conversation relating to World Conference Resolution 1319 on nonviolence. To go deeper, read President Veazey's sermon "Discover Your Future". You can find the video introducing us to this guiding question here. To learn more about the 6 lenses o...

240 | Coffee Buzz | Are We Moving Toward Jesus, The Peaceful One?

January 02, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In 2020, Community of Christ is invited to consider the question, Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful one? On this episode of Coffee Buzz, Linda Booth sits down with President Stassi Cramm to discuss this question and how it connects to our conversation relating to World Conference Resolution 1319 on nonviolence. To go deeper, read President Veazey's sermon "Discover Your Future". You can find the video introducing us to this guiding question here. To learn more about the 6 lenses o...

240 | Coffee Buzz | Are We Moving Toward Jesus, The Peaceful One?

January 02, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In 2020, Community of Christ is invited to consider the question, Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful one? On this episode of Coffee Buzz, Linda Booth sits down with President Stassi Cramm to discuss this question and how it connects to our conversation relating to World Conference Resolution 1319 on nonviolence. To go deeper, read President Veazey's sermon "Discover Your Future". You can find the video introducing us to this guiding question here. To learn more about the 6 lenses o...

Extra Shot Episode 56: Coffee Connect: A Christmas Pageant to Remember

December 16, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

Merry Christmas from Project Zion Podcast! Today's Coffee Connect episode features a Christmas story Linda Booth carries with her year after year. We invite you to snuggle up with your favorite brew and make room for the Christ child this Christmas season. 

Extra Shot Episode 56: Coffee Connect: A Christmas Pageant to Remember

December 16, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

Merry Christmas from Project Zion Podcast! Today's Coffee Connect episode features a Christmas story Linda Booth carries with her year after year. We invite you to snuggle up with your favorite brew and make room for the Christ child this Christmas season.  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Glob...

Episode 239: The Enduring Principles with President Steve Veazey

December 16, 2019 22:00 - 56 minutes - 35.8 MB

Ever wonder how the Enduring Principles came to be? Tune is as Prophet President Steve Veazey shares how Community of Christ settled on our Enduring Principles and how they have impacted us as a diverse, world-wide faith community. You can read more about the Enduring Principles here.  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Man...

Episode 239: The Enduring Principles with President Steve Veazey

December 16, 2019 22:00 - 56 minutes - 35.8 MB

Ever wonder how the Enduring Principles came to be? Tune is as Prophet President Steve Veazey shares how Community of Christ settled on our Enduring Principles and how they have impacted us as a diverse, world-wide faith community. You can read more about the Enduring Principles here. 

Episode 238: Fair Trade with Brittany Mangelson

December 12, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Project Zion host Brittany Mangelson has shared her faith transition story before, but today she shares a bit more of it with a perspective that time has given her. Brittany walks listeners to what brought her to Community of Christ, how the gospel of Jesus became alive in a new way and what she's been up to since joining Community of Christ five years ago. 

Episode 238: Fair Trade with Brittany Mangelson

December 12, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Project Zion host Brittany Mangelson has shared her faith transition story before, but today she shares a bit more of it with a perspective that time has given her. Brittany walks listeners to what brought her to Community of Christ, how the gospel of Jesus became alive in a new way and what she's been up to since joining Community of Christ five years ago.  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “Fo...

Episode 237: A Prophetic Hymnal with Jane Gardner

December 10, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

We talk a lot about being a prophetic people on Project Zion, but today our conversation has a bit of a twist! We've invited Presiding Evangelist, Jane Gardner, to talk about how our hymnal Community of Christ Sings is a prophetic witness and missional tool. Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Glo...

Episode 236: What's Brewing with Joelle Wight

December 05, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Joelle Wight shares about life, ministry, and mission as she launches into her latest adventure as a brand new Seventy and Latter-day Seeker Minister assigned to share the peace of Jesus Christ in relevant ways in Utah. A young adult full of zest for life shares insights about spirituality and faith in the 21st Century with host Robin Linkhart on our What's Brewing series. 

Episode 236: What's Brewing with Joelle Wight

December 05, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Joelle Wight shares about life, ministry, and mission as she launches into her latest adventure as a brand new Seventy and Latter-day Seeker Minister assigned to share the peace of Jesus Christ in relevant ways in Utah. A young adult full of zest for life shares insights about spirituality and faith in the 21st Century with host Robin Linkhart on our What's Brewing series.  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with pe...

Extra Shot Episode 55: The Enduring Principles and Starbucks with Marcie Marshall

December 03, 2019 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

What do Starbucks and the Enduring Principles have in common? Turns out a lot of things! Tune in as Carla interviews seasoned barista, Marcie Marshall about the connections she's made in her work life and spiritual life.  Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! 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 Ponc...

Extra Shot Episode 55: The Enduring Principles and Starbucks with Marcie Marshall

December 03, 2019 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

What do Starbucks and the Enduring Principles have in common? Turns out a lot of things! Tune in as Carla interviews seasoned barista, Marcie Marshall about the connections she's made in her work life and spiritual life. 

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