Faith Unfiltered Podcast

You may have heard the acronym "FSM" around Community of Christ, but what exactly is it? It stands for Field Support Minister and today we have four of them on the podcast sharing what their ministry entails.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Amy Hoerchler, Denise White, Carrie Welch, Moana Faana Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro musi...

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a guided meditation that invites us to pause, be grateful, and have a posture of thanksgiving.  Host: Tyler Marz  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! 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...

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith—along with host Karin Peter, the snarky one—for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet revelatory text of the early Christian Church. Explain, explore, and experience the New Testament. This month's text: The Pastoral Letters. Download the Transcript .  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and...

What's Brewing in Europe, you ask? Today on the podcast, two leaders of the online group Community Circle share how they keep seekers connected across multiple countries.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Gail Shurtleff and Michael Wright Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ...

Project Zion Podcast is back in The Swarm at Graceland University. Emily Hill shares her involvement with campus ministries and what her plans are after she graduates.  Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton Guest: Emily Hill Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285...

Meet Apostle Designate Shandra Newcom who shares all about how her faith journey with God includes wild adventures and cliff jumping. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Shandra Newcom Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! 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...

Cuppa Joe brings podcasts that will also live on CofChrist.org’s Our History page. Lachlan Mackay and Tony Chvala-Smith share historical and theological developments as Community of Christ journeys through time. This episode looks at the Plano period. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Lachlan Mackay, Tony Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro an...

Where is God in the midst of evil and suffering? Percolating on Faith is exploring various theodicies that attempt to answer this question. In this episode, they focus on the Jesus narrative theodicy.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone B...

High Priest Erica Blevins Nye shares about growing up in Independence, working with young adults, and her hopes for the future of Community of Christ.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Erica Blevins Nye  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian...

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a guided meditation for the upcoming autumn months.  Host: Tyler Marz  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! 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...

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith—along with host Karin Peter, the snarky one—for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet revelatory text of the early Christian Church. Explain, explore, and experience the New Testament. This month's text: Philippians. Download the Transcript .  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmain...

Worship planning for the 2023 World Conference is underway! Karin Peter, the newest member on the World Conference Planning Team joins PZP to share about the challenges of creating worship experiences that actively engage the international church both in the worship space and those joining online from across the globe. World Conference 2023 information: https://cofchrist.org/2023-world-conference/...

Mike Hoffman and his new co-host, Julie Wheaton, are in the Swarm with Graceland University student Kenzlee Frizzell. Kenzlee shares about her Graceland experience and her hopes for Community of Christ.  Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton Guest: Kenzlee Frizzell Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Every...

How can we work for Peace in Israel/Palestine?    This series is co-sponsored by the Community of Christ World Peace and Justice Team.  Andrew Bolton and Steve Kellogg are members of the Israel/Palestine sub-team of the World Church Peace and Justice Committee.   The Peace and Justice Team  is working for a just peace in Israel/Palestine guided by Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles and the...

Cuppa Joe brings podcasts that will also live on CofChrist.org’s Our History page. Lachlan Mackay and Tony Chvala-Smith share historical and theological developments as Community of Christ journeys through time. This episode looks at the Nauvoo period. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Lachlan Mackay, Tony Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro a...

What keeps millennials engaged in religious communities when so many choose to leave the pews? Alisha Bowen shares her experiences growing up in Community of Christ and what gives her hope for the future.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Alisha Bowen  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Born,” Co...

Percolating on Faith is back with another look at the great mystics of Christianity. Today we are introducing you to St. Francis of Assisi.   Host: Carla Long Guests: Laurie Gordon Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! 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 B...

Get a brief overview of the key concepts explored during the USA Nonviolence Conversations in Spring 2022. Clips from Session Five bring the voices of many into the circle of dialogue as we consider Four Approaches to Violence and various nonviolent responses. Poignant stories from Monica, Marketer, and Kuzma make it up-close and personal.   Link to all five USA Nonviolence Conversations, support...

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a Lectio Divina based on Doctrine and Covenants 162:8a. As part of a prophetic community, we invite you to meditate on these words and think about the power resident in your own sacred story.  Host: Tyler Marz Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Born,” Communi...

 Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Kees Olijnsma who shares about his presentation, " The Development of the Community of Christ in the Netherlands up to 1948" You can find Keith's original lecture here: https://youtu.be/U01uZU1nDG4 Host: Karin Peter Guest: Kees Olij...

In the midst of the pandemic and increased awareness around racial oppression in the US, Ken Bowen, a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, felt the call to leave his congregation and start anew in Community of Christ.   Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Ken Bowen  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyo...

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith—along with host Karin Peter, the snarky one—for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet revelatory text of the early Christian Church. Explain, explore, and experience the New Testament. This month's text: Galatians. Download the Transcript .  Watch this podcast here: https://youtu.be/VT...

What's Brewing is all about mission in Community of Christ. In this episode, Seventy Joelle Wight shares what mission looks like in Washington D.C. From exploring outreach and community involvement in their online Mission Matters Most series, to participating in Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, to attending museums together with the focus on peace and justice, there is always something to do...

In the swarm of uncertainty during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Linda Booth decided she couldn't simply wait for miracles, but needed to take an active role in creating them by connecting safely with those around her. Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Born,” C...

 Climate Brewing features the presenters of the Climate Change Colloquy from the North American Climate Justice Team of Community of Christ. Today we are hearing from Randy Litzenberger about his presentation, "Systemic Solutions: Climate Policies 101". You can view Randy's original presentation here: https://youtu.be/HfUIN0b978A Host: Susan Oxley Guest: Randy Litzenberger Thanks fo...