Faith Unfiltered Podcast

Mission continues even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, President Scott Murphy shares some of the challenges and joys church members have experienced as they stay connected around the globe.  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 Bria...

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: The Davidic Monarchy: David, Bathsheba, and the Me Too Movement. Find the video of this podcast here.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Char...

The word "atonement" often comes with a lot of theological assumptions about what is being discussed. However, did you know that the idea that God sent Jesus to die for our sins is only one out of many ways to view Jesus' death and resurrection? Today, we are looking at some alternative theological understandings that are rooted deeply in Christian tradition, history, and the belief...

The Beyond the Walls choir is a global virtual choir sponsored by the Toronto Community of Christ congregation. It takes a lot of work to combine voices from all over the world and today Leandro Palacios joins us to give us a behind-the-scenes peek at this choir that has continued to keep so many connected to the joys of music during the pandemic. Learn more at www.centreplace.ca See the entire ca...

Helping congregations and groups live our Mission Initiatives is no small task! Luckily, there is a way to break them down into small bite-size steps that can be transformative to a community. GROW is a process that helps congregations live Christ's mission as their own. Today on Project Zion, Art Woodcock shares all about it and how you can get involved, too! Host: Carla Long Guest: Art Wood...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Autumn Lecture Series. Today we have John Hamer on  to share about his lecture, " Bishop R.C. Evans of Canada: From the RLDS First Presidency to Schismatic Church Leader". You can view John's original lecture here. Host: Karin Peter Guest: John Hamer Thanks for listening to...

Dan Gregory has served Community of Christ in a variety of roles. As a gay man who was employed by the church before the USA National Conference, he has faced difficult decisions surrounding ministry and life. Today on the podcast, Dan shares how his drive for justice and Christ's mission of peace keeps him engaged and excited about his community of faith.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Dan...

Mission burns brightly across the globe. Grab a cup of your favorite English tea and give this podcast a listen. Get to know more about Apostle Richard James and all the life-changing ways Community of Christ is living out mission across the Eurasia Mission Field. Refreshing, inspiring, and innovative. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Richard James  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us o...

Celebrate PRIDE month with Harmony! Catch up on all the latest news and coming events as Harmony continues to blossom and grow in advocacy, education, and resources for LGBTQIA+ in Community of Christ with a shared vision of full participation. To learn more about Harmony check out the website at: https://www.harmony.lgbt To find out how your part of the world is celebrating PRIDE in 2021 check ou...

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: The Prophets: Joshua and Judges and the Entry into Canaan Find the video of this podcast here.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine C...

First Presidency member Stassi Cramm shares updates on next steps for the church, upcoming events, and information on our next financial update.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm 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. Genera...

Headwaters Mission Center functions with a full volunteer staff. Today they share how their team puts their skills together to ensure the mission center stays connected, supported, and spiritually fed.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Colleen Hancock, Karen Hill, Serena Sato, Chris Davisdon, Matt Davisdon Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro musi...

Chapter Two of joining Community of Christ and leaving the faith of your childhood. Brittany takes us through the many layers of transitioning into new theology and culture with the recognition that every seeker represents a unique life. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Brittany Mangelson  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with pe...

A special PZP spotlight series featuring interviews with all the authors exploring the guiding question: “Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful One?” in a Herald magazine article series running June/July 2020 – April/May 2021. Michele's  article is titled “Consider the Earth, Lovingly Created." Find Michele's article here More resources relating to the Guiding Question here Join...

The European Peace and Justice Team is back with more Grounds for Peace! Ground for Peace is a series where they explore peace through a Restoration lens. In this episode, they look at reframing and repurposing the Book of Mormon.  Host: Elray Henriksen Guest: Andrew Bolton and Pete Gaffney  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used...

We are called to be a people of peace, but what role does conflict have in our message of peace? Matt Frizzell is back on the podcast today to give updated reflections on this topic he discussed in June 2020. You can listen to his first episode, Peace, Justice, and the Role of Conflict here. Host: Carla Long Guest: Matt Frizzell 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 Autumn Lecture Series. Today we have Andrew Bolton and Pete Gaffney on  to share about their lecture, " The Most Spectacular Harvest of Souls Since Wesley's Time: Latter Day Saint British Isles Mission 1837 to 1863."   You can find the original presentation here and be sure...

Dunfield House is Community of Christ's beloved campground in the UK. It has a rich history and provides sanctuary and retreat for groups from all over the world. There's a labyrinth, a peace garden, a pool, 15 acres of grass and woodlands, and plenty of folklore to keep you entertained! Learn more about Dunfield House here. Host: Carla Long Guest: Paul and Sue Norton  Thanks for listeni...

When the pandemic closed schools in March 2020, many students were left without reliable ways to connect with their teachers and classmates. As the Technology Department Coordinator at Murray City School District in Utah, Jason Eyre and his team worked to connect over 6000 kids to computers and a WiFi connection in a way that has brought about national attention. Their story was featured on the To...

Covid 19 has expanded our understanding of how technology can be used to build community and drive mission. Today, Prophet President Steve Veazey gives Project Zion listeners an update on the church and his hopes for how we will continue to utilize the lessons learned during this time of social isolation. What are our opportunities now and after the pandemic? Find out on this month's episode...

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: The Law. Find the video of this podcast here.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Faith Unfilte...

Percolating on Faith is bringing you another look at influential theologians in Community of Christ. Today we're exploring  Harold Schneebeck, Donald Landon, and Robert Smith. Find out how these three helped us move beyond the thinking that salvation only came through the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and into where Community of Christ is today.  Host: Carla Long Gue...

Spiritual direction is a process of companioning with someone on your journey of faith. Today, Kat Goheen shares her background as a spiritual director and how walking with one might help you in your spiritual life. Links mentioned: Unattended Sorrow  Host: Carla Long Guest: Kat Goheen  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with...

When the pandemic suddenly forced summer camps online almost overnight, directors got creative to keep people connected. In today's episode, seventy Joelle Wight shares her best tips from what she learned when she and her team took Utah's Kids Camp online. Links Joelle mentions: All Things Are Spiritual Wonderopolis Host: Carla Long Guest: Joelle Wight Thanks for listening to Faith Unfil...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Autumn Lecture Series. Today we have Steve Shields on  to share about his lecture, " The Church Encounters Asia. Beginnings: Korea." You can find Steve's original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes from the presenters from the Autumn Lecture...