Faith Unfiltered Podcast

Who’s not up for creating a little doubt when it comes to the preconceived notions of those we label as “other?” And, though we often hear about the work of major organizations with lots of resources and influence, it can also happen in more accessible ways … between common people who take the time to invest in relationships. Join host Robin Linkhart as she sits down with Chuck Montgomery to hear...

Long before the ordination of women in Community of Christ, women were leading and contributing to the church in critical ways. Take the Sunday School Association and development of study curriculum for children, youth and young adults for instance.  Did you know that two of the major players in that development were un-ordained women?  And one of them was someone we don’t hear much about, Christi...

John the Baptist and Jesus are important characters, but when the “hovering dove” shows up, you know it’s got to be important!  In this moment, God shows up in the wilderness … on the shore of the Jordan, but the reality is that God is always present. Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they journey with Jesus on this important day, and see why it matters!  And, don’t be afraid of the wil...

Today is Epiphany … the day when we celebrate the revelation and acknowledgment that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he has come for all people. The star is shining bright and the “Magi” make their way to Bethlehem to meet Jesus. But it’s not good news for everyone.  Take King Herod for example... the scripture say he was troubled. Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith, to hear why it is goo...

Our world is rapidly changing, and so then is the meaning of being a worldwide... Global … church. We have to look at things differently. People in all parts of the world are hungering for authentic community, and we have been blessed with a variety of ways to create space for authentic communities. We just have to be willing to listen to God and experiment. Join host Robin Linkhart as she sits do...

Unity in Diversity feels like an oxymoron.  How can it be?  How can we maintain our own uniqueness in the presence of those who think and believe and live differently than us? The key may just lie in finding a way to see the value in the other, separate and apart from the ways in which they are different from you.  Join host Wendy Brian for a guided meditation in which she offers ways in which to...

Faithful action and wisdom take center stage in today’s episode of Coffee to Go. Even Jesus takes on a secondary role. Today is all about Anna and Simeon and Mary and Joseph. Hidden behind the words of the passage is the assurance that the sacraments and rituals of faith are accessible to all, and everyone … even old ladies … have something to contribute. Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith,...

In this special Project Zion Podcast Christmas edition, Community of Christ President Scott Murphy and Prophet President Steven Veazey, share treasured Christmas memories and cherished family traditions from the time they were children until now as parents and grandparents. Our host Linda Booth also shares some favorite Christmas moments. Today's podcast features excerpts from full-length Cof...

Merry Christmas to all! Hopefully, you have not just completed a long ride on a donkey to get to wherever you are.  If so, we understand if you feel a bit cranky.  Who wouldn’t? Though our pageants, and carols, and nativities paint a beautiful picture of the birth narrative, chances are that even Mary, the mother of God, was a little out of sorts. Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a br...

Somebody’s got some explaining to do.  Mary may not doubt like Zechariah, but she’s not taking this without a little pushback. A baby. Are you kidding me?  Well, in fact, Gabriel wasn’t kidding. Join Coffee to Go co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look into Mary’s angel encounter and what that meant for her, and for us. Could be that there is more going on here than what you find in a Prec...

Thanks to the efforts of the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation, we are able to share this special Christmas episode of Cuppa Joe. Sit back and listen to Christmas tales of old from Kirtland, Nauvoo, Plano and Lamoni (Liberty Hall and Graceland University). Get a taste of the joy and wonder that have surrounded the Christmas traditions of church members, young and old, for generations....

Advent is a time of anticipation and expectation.  It is a time of waiting.  But who likes waiting? What is the use of waiting for something when you already know how things will turn out.  It’s like watching the end of a movie first. The reality is that there is so little in life that many of us have to wait for anymore.  But, there are still millions in our world who wait every day … for everyth...

On this third Sunday of Advent, we find ourselves journeying with someone other than Jesus.  Instead, we’re hanging out with the camel hair-wearing, locust-eating John the Baptist. It seems that Jesus wasn’t the only one the religious leaders were willing to interrogate. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they wander with John … clearly NOT Jesus, but rather the one that points to him. Per...

Did you know that some people go to Graceland to get married? Well, it was high on the list for today’s guest on Coffee in the Swarm... and apparently for his grandma.  That’s right, It’s time for another episode of Coffee in the Swarm, and this time the whole team is on the scene. Join co-hosts, Aliyah Farrell and Levi Triplett, along with Campus Minister, Mike Hoffman, as they get Freshman Chris...

Another historical moment in the life of the church came last year when beloved minister and deeply humble, Mareva Arnaud Tchong, was elected by the Council of Twelve to serve as president... making her the first non-native-speaking president of the council … and only the second woman. Though you may already feel that you know her well, in this episode of Nice to Matcha, host Robin Linkhart, engag...

Are you ready to be fully immersed in something new? Put on your seatbelts and hold on to your hats.  Today’s lectionary passage comes from Mark and he doesn’t waste any time with a beautiful birth narrative or an account of divine lineage.  It’s straight to the business of preparing the way for the one greater than I/us. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a closer look at the task given t...

We’ve said it here at Project Zion many times, and it bears repeating … “We sing our faith into being.” And, we’ve been doing just that for generations. Over time, because our understandings of God have deepened and our beliefs have shifted from time to time, some hymns no longer fit with the direction that Community of Christ is being called.  In comes John Charles Duffy with a fresh perspective...

Can you imagine what true peace would look like in your life?  Would it be connected to a physical place or a quiet place in your soul? In this month’s episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, host Wendy Brian encourages us to join her in an imaginative meditation … creating for ourselves a “Shalom space” where we can find rest as well as joy, hope, love and peace … for ourselves and for the world. Yo...

It may be the beginning of a season of waiting, but not here at Project Zion! Co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith jump right into the new Lectionary year … journeying with Jesus through the gospel narratives.  That’s right, we’re journeying with Jesus and waiting for him to be born. The important thing is that, on this First Sunday of Advent, as the world around us seems to be awash in darkness,...

Coffee Buzz is back with this latest episode in which host Carla Long sits down with long-time friend and former roommate, President Stassi Cramm, to talk about her shift from a double leadership role to serving solely in the First Presidency, and why that matters for the church going forward. Hear first-hand about her confidence in the new Presiding Bishopric and her deep sense of hope for the ch...

All of us have experienced grief, and dying is a reality that we all eventually face. But, how do we help someone else through that process? Can anyone do it? How does one prepare? These questions and many more are discussed in this incredibly insightful conversation between hosts, Jane Gardner and Kris Judd, and their special guest, Holly Nelson-Becker. The conversation was originally recorded fo...

“Did I do that?!” When Urkel asked that question in the TV show “Family Matters,” it was usually because he had done something wrong.  But, that is not the case when referring to Christ’s mission and the Reign of Christ. As a matter of fact, we should hope that the answer would be a resounding “Yes.” Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith, as they discuss this week’s journey with Jesus where Je...

We all have times in our lives when we could use a “God Moment.” In this episode of Coffee Connect, retired Apostle, Linda Booth, shares Elizabeth’s story of grief and desperation and how a God moment made all the difference in the lives of her and her two boys. Here, you’ll see what unconditional commitment to discipleship and ministry can do in the lives of others. And, you’ll find inspiration a...

Have you been looking for ways to make church relevant in an ever-changing world? Is your congregation stuck doing things the way “they’ve always done them?” Fear not, you’re not alone. But there’s great news. God is at work doing something new in places that thought they were done. In a discussion originally held in Chesapeake Bay Mission Center (CBMC), Joelle Wight sat down with a group of panel...

Doing nothing is an unacceptable response! What’s the worst thing that can happen if you take a risk here or there? The treasure that we have been given … the Gospel story … won’t do anyone any good if we “bury” it for safekeeping. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look at the parable of the talents, and the importance of becoming a risk taker. Accept the challenge to share the treasure...