Faith Unfiltered Podcast

In 1998, Gail Mengel and Linda Booth were ordained Apostles in Community of Christ. As the first two women to enter into the Council, they faced unique challenges and historic opportunities. Today, Linda shares her experience being called and serving in the Council to Twelve.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Linda Booth  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram...

Religion and musical theater have an undeniable impact on society and culture, but is there something that connects them to each other? In this episode, Jake Johnson shares some of his research exploring Restoration history, culture, and theology, and the connecting points with Americana musical theater. You can purchase Jake's first book, " Mormons, Musical theater and Belonging in Amer...

Today on Coffee In The Swarm, Mike revisits with Humberto Tinsman to get an update on his time was the graduate assistant for campus ministries at Graceland as well as his new role working for the Juan Tabo Congregation in the Rio Grande Mission Center.  Guest: Humberto Tinsman Host: Mike Hoffman  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music...

Navigating prayer during and after a faith transition can be difficult. How does our relationship with God expand when we shift our understanding of this spiritual practice? How do we approach God in the midst of difficult experiences? Today as part of our Holy Grounds series, Nancy Ross and Brittany Mangelson discuss these questions and more.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Nancy Ross  Thanks fo...

In this episode, our Percolating on Faith team shares about deconstructing faith and faith transitions. They speak from their personal stories as well as the deconstruction Community of Christ has experienced as a denomination. Recognizing that God shows up even in our deepest questioning, they offer hope for those going through a faith transition. Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala...

Cuppa Joe is taking a look at the three wives of Joseph Smith III. In this episode, we are introduced to his second wife, Bertha Madison.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy Eaton  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...

Community of Christ recently sent a survey to over 15,000 individuals about their generosity to local and worldwide mission tithes. Today on the podcast, Stassi Cramm goes over the results of that survey and shares what gives her hope in the midst of challenging times.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and...

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month’s episode: Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Fa...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have on Tony Chvala-Smith to share about his lecture, "Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The Competing Theological Visions of Elbert A. Smith and Roy Cheville" View Tony's original lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPRoZFGC2jY&feat...

Supporting Christ's mission of peace is not just an act of sitting in church pews. Today as part of our What's Brewing series, Stephen Donahoe shares about his work with Friends Committee on National Legislation; a Quaker peace and justice advocacy organization. For Stephen, living his faith means lobbying for systemic change that helps abolish poverty, end suffering, and upholds the wor...

Joseph Smith Jr. occupies a lot of mental space for seekers and friends of the Restoration. Community of Christ has an evolving relationship with Joseph that has liberated us from needing to hang on every word or teaching that came from his ministry. In today's episode of Percolating on Faith, we'll look at that relationship and the variety of perspectives members of Community of Christ...

 Sharing stories and insights from their ministry as Evangelists, Jane Gardner and David Brock offer further understanding to this sacrament and share how it has changed and expanded over the years.  Host: Cara Long  Guest: Jane Gardner and David Brock  You can learn more about the Evangelist Blessing with Susan Oxley and Kris Judd here:  http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/396-holy-grounds-evangeli...

Climate Brewing is our series featuring the presenters of the Climate Change Colloquy put on by the North American Climate Justice Team of Community of Christ. Today we are hearing from Dr. Phoebe Barnard about her presentation, “Biodiversity Loss - The Fraying Tapestry of Life." Find Dr. Phoebe Barnard's presentation here: https://youtu.be/MwMAPZ_V6m8 Hosts: Laurie Gordon, Susi Wight Gu...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have on Paul Edwards to share about his lecture, "When Will the Little Woman Come Out of the House?" The Life and Legacy of Alice Smith Edwards" Paul's original lecture can be found here: https://youtu.be/K3R66EOFTzo Host: Karin Pet...

Cuppa Joe is taking a look at the three wives of Joseph Smith III. In this episode, we are introduced to his first wife, Emmeline Griswold, who tragically lost her life far sooner than expected.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy Eaton 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 S...

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Steve Veazey share the story of his life as a youngster in Paris Tennessee all the way through to his current role as Prophet-President of Community of Christ. Grab a cup of your favorite caffeine and settle in as Steve tells stories from each chapter of his life. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stephen Veazey  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us o...

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month's episode: Isaiah. You can find the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/fbWAxREO3XE  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith ...

Temple Tuesday is a video project sponsored by Latter-day Seeker Ministries that introduces the Temple to friends and members of Community of Christ. Every week host Joey Williams takes us to a new part of the Temple in Independence Missouri, and connects this important building to our mission of peace. Today on the podcast, Joey shares an update on this project and helpful tips on how you can use...

The Evangelist Blessing is an intentional prayer offered by an Evangelist for a person, family, or congregation hoping to deepen their relationship to God. In this episode, Susan Oxley and Kris Judd offer some insights on the Evangelist Blessing, including the process of preparation taken when receiving a blessing and how it unfolds from the Evangelist's perspective.  Host: Carla Long Guest:...

Percolating on Faith is back and in this episode we are looking at Hell! Tony and Charmaine take us through the historical and theological development of Hell and pose the question whether an eternity of torment is reflective of the God we worship in Community of Christ.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and I...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have on Sherry Mesle-Morain to share about her lecture, " Carl Mesle: Pastor in a Time of Turmoil." You can find her original lecture here https://youtu.be/Zid_aRUa1e4 Host: Karin Peter Guest: Sherry Mesle-Morain Thanks for listening to Faith...

Leslie Dalton shares her story of faith transition into Community of Christ. She started out in a fundamentalist Christian sect, converted to the LDS, and finally found her way to this denomination where she lives out her discipleship as an elder in the Salt Lake City congregation.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Leslie Dalton Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and In...

Each year Graceland University sends representatives to camps and reunions across the church to share about their experiences as Yellowjackets! Today, Mike Hoffman sits down with three of those Graceland Reps just before they venture out for a summer of sharing about their university.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Kinsey Collins, Molly Sharp, Santina Hernandez Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue and Bill Russell on to share about their lecture, " William T. Blue: A Lonely Spokesman for Black Saints." You can find a recording of their lecture here. William T. Blue’s article, “A Negro Pastor’s Look at Brotherh...

Community of Christ has eight sacraments that point us to the God we worship. These sacraments have deep historical roots in our movement and have developed over time. In this episode, former First Presidency member, Peter Judd, shares about that historical development and what the sacraments mean in the life of the church today. Learn more about Community of Christ's sacraments here. Host: K...