Faith Unfiltered Podcast

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 early church, exploring Joseph Smith's conversion experience, the Book of Mormon, the church's organization, conflicts in Kirtland and Missouri, and bei...

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Keith Wilson who shares about his presentation, " Clifford Cole: Architect and Re-founder of the Modern Community of Christ" You can find Keith's original lecture here: https://youtu.be/4WqDV9AI_n4 Host: Karin Peter Guest: Keith Wils...

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 protest theodicy, which is rooted in lament found in the Hebrew tradition.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro...

Celebrate Project Zion's 500th episode! Project Zion Podcast started in August 2015 and has produced 500 full-length episodes and over 100 shorter episodes. To celebrate this milestone, we're hearing from the members of the Project Zion team as they share their experiences sharing the story and mission of Community of Christ.  Host: Robin Linkhart Guests: Linda Booth, Mike Hoffman, Jason...

Minister Tyler Marz invites you into this meditation reflecting on the ebb and flow of life. Sit back, relax, and think about what is tides in your life and what you are learning from them.  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 B...

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: First Corinthians. Watch the video. Download the Transcript .  Host: Karin Peter G...

In the Spring of 2020, Community of Christ Apostle Lachlan Mackay was contacted by his uncle, Dan Larsen, about a Smith family locket that had been hidden away for decades. At first, Lach didn't believe the image inside could be Joseph Smith Jr, but after over two years of research, Lach and historian Ron Romig are compelled to believe the locket does contain the first ever daguerreotype of J...

NEW! 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. First up: “Restoring the Ancient Order” explores the Restoration against a backdrop of the Second Great Awakening and rise of utopian communities. Learn more about our movement and it...

From camps to leading worship as a teen,  to marrying her wife in the church, Cheyenne Koerth of Austin, Texas shares what it was like growing up in Community of Christ. With a deep love of the Enduring Principles, Cheyenne remains hopeful for the future of this faith community. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Cheynne Koerth    Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and In...

Where is God in the midst of evil and suffering? Percolating on Faith is exploring various theodicies that attempt to answer this question. Today, they are focusing on Augustine's Theodicy and how he approached sin, suffering, and calamities.   Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outr...

Community of Christ can provide exciting new ministry opportunities for many women. Robin Linkhart talks with Leslie Dalton, Joanna Smith, and Brittany Mangelson about their transitions into a community where they have found liberation and surprising challenges along the way.  Host: Robin Linkhart Guests: Leslie Dalton, Joanna Smith, and Brittany Mangelson You can find Part 1 of this conversation...

Where in God in the midst of evil and suffering? Percolating on Faith is exploring various theodicies that attempt to answer this question. Today, they are focusing on Irenaean Theodicy which explores the idea that human suffering is from God and allows humanity to grow.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith   Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and I...

Shandra Brooks of Salt Lake City shares her story of faith and how she found Community of Christ. Shandra has always been a deep thinker and questioner, and in Community of Christ, she has found a place where she can embrace her questions, and where her family can be loved for exactly who they are.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Shandra Brooks Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us...

Minister Tyler Marz invites you into this meditation from Micah 6. Sit back, relax, and think about what it means to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly before God. 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. G...

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Andrew Bolton who shares about his presentation, " Charles Derry: First Reorganization Missionary in the British Isles" You can find Andrew's original lecture here: https://youtu.be/viFTfkDxQSs Host: Karin Peter Guest: Andrew Bolton...

Community of Christ’s journey to the full inclusion of women in all aspects of church life took a long, long time. In fact it’s still unfolding. Karin Peter and Robin Linkhart share stories from their journeys which included the seismic shift from all male priesthood to include female (and now all genders). It’s an inward and outward journey as a people, and as individuals, filled with prophetic q...

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: John.  Download the Transcript. Find a video of the podcast here: https://youtu.be...

Project Zion is partnering with Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation to bring you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Eric Paul Rogers who shares about his presentation, " Mark Hill Forscutt: Mormon Missionary, Morrisite Apostle, and RLDS Minister". You can find the original presentation here: https://youtu.be/5Mwix3Ow3u0  Ho...

What's Brewing in the Rio Grande mission center, you ask? Today we sit down with Humberto Tinsman who serves as a full-time minister for the Mission Center and the pastor of the Juan Tabo congregation. Humberto shares how his mission center is getting involved in their community and bringing ministry to youth, the unhoused, those struggling with addiction, and other vulnerable parts of their...

Percolating on Faith is exploring an age-old question--Why do bad things happen to good people? What are the theological assumptions behind this question and what does it say about humanity's desire to control our fate? It turns out there is a lot packed into one little question that has been stumping us since the beginning of time.   Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Th...

Molly Bagley, a millennial in Community of Christ, shares about growing up in the church, her evolving and sometimes complicated relationship with the Restoration, but why she remains an enthusiastic participant with Community of Christ.    Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Molly Bagley Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with pe...

Minister Tyler Marz invites you into this meditation for Pride month. Sit back, relax, and think about how God is calling you to support the LGBTQIA+ community.  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 Boa...

President Stassi Cramm shares candid, important updates about Community of Christ's finances. Our ability to live out Christ's mission is dependent on the generosity of members and friends of the church, and we hope you will take the time to consider how you can join in sharing Christ's peace with the world. You can find the June 2022 financial update here: https://bit.ly/38Zf4M5 Ho...

There are many ways followers of Jesus can provide ministry in their local context. Emily Salisbury, a Latter-day Seeker in Utah, shares how she is able to be present and bring peace to others as a music therapist, even in the midst of her own faith transition.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Emily Salisbury Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro m...

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Sherry Mesle-Morain who shares about her upcoming presentation, " What Were the Women to Do?"  where she explores the history of the Lamoni Mite Society. Register for the June 2nd lecture here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_...