Faith Unfiltered Podcast

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Autumn Lecture Series. Today we have John-Charles Duffy  to share about his lecture, " A Global Family": Strategies for Visualizing and Narrating Community of Christ’s Global History ." You can find John-Charles'  original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye o...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Autumn Lecture Series. Today we're joined by Director Barbara Walden to introduce us to the lectures and what we can expect here on Project Zion. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Barb Walden You can find the recordings for the lecture series here. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Fo...

Today on Project Zion podcast, we welcome Meghan and Jayson Gray to share what it was like growing up in Community of Christ. Having grown up in the Independence area and now raising their own child in "the shadow of the Temple" Meghan and Jason share their perspective on what keeps them engaged with Community of Christ and their hopes for the future.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guests: Me...

Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey sits down with Linda Booth to talk about the year ahead and other timely topics that are impacting nations, the world, and the church.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Veazey  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 Sing...

Community of Christ often talks about discernment, but what exactly is it? Today we're joined by Spiritual Formation Specialist, Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, to give us a basic definition of discernment and how we as individuals and as a church can use this important spiritual tool. Ways of Discovering God's Will Listening Guide: Ways of Discovering God's Will Community of Christ Spirit...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Summer Lecture Series. Today we have Lach Mackay  to share about his lecture, " Life, Legacy and Lessons from Joseph Smith III." You can find Lach's original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes with the presenters from the Historic Sites Lectu...

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. Michael's  article is titled “Jesus as Refugee" Find Michael's article here Find more resources related to the Guiding Question here Read The Guardian arti...

Sometimes we think that we can only find or praise God after our troubles are sorted out, but today Linda Booth shares a few stories that challenge us to look for God while we're praying for our miracle.  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,” Community of Christ Sings...

Percolating on Faith is bringing us a series of podcasts looking at theologians in Community of Christ. In this introduction episode, Tony and Charmaine give us basic definitions of theology and who they consider to be influential theologians in the church.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro...

Merry Christmas from Project Zion Podcast. Grab your favorite hot drink and settle in to hear a Christmas story from Linda Booth.  It is Linda's prayer that  "during this holy season,  you find the Christ child, that you intentionally seek those who need the ministry that you can give, and that you feel and live the words "In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of thes...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Summer Lecture Series. Today we have Barb Walden  to share about her lecture, " The Life and Legacy of Marietta Hodges Walker ." You can find Barb's  original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes from the presenters from the Summer Lecture Seri...

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. Elray’s article is titled “Jesus as Sanctuary" Click here to read Elray's article, "Jesus as Sanctuary." Click here find more resources related to the...

As 2020 draws to a close President Veazey shares reflections about an unprecedented year, treasured memories of Christmas past, and hopes for the future. Host: Linda Booth Guest: Steve Veazey  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, admi...

Erin Hook has spent decades looking for a spiritual home. Intrigued by the idea of being Jesus' hands and feet in the world today, she could never find a good fit until she found Community of Christ. Today, Erin shares a little about that journey in this addition to our Fair Trade Series.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Erin Hook  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebo...

Covid-19 has changed the way we do church and community. What are the lessons we can take forward with us after we are able to meet again? Today, president of seventy Adam Wade shares his reflections on how the church has prioritized what's most important and adapted to being a community during the pandemic and beyond.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Adam Wade  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfilte...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Summer Lecture Series. Today we have David Brock  to share about his lecture, " Life and Legacy of Edward Ellsworth Guy ." You can find David's's  original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes with the presenters from the Summer Lecture Se...

Creating Connection is an integrated and holistic way to experience mission.  By taking a look at how your faith community fits into the broader community, you can be more fully awake to what God is doing in your neighborhood. Today, Lamoni Heartland Mission Center President and Financial Officer, Glenn Johnson, shares what they are doing to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their neighborhood on...

LGBTQIA+ affirming churches and Christians are often asked how they can reconcile their faith with being affirming.  Today, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith talk about the assumptions one has when asking that question and how we can respond by remaining faithful to Scripture, to revelation, and to the Worth of All Persons. Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Click here to down l...

There's no doubt that the world is going through a lot right now. How would our perspective shift if we were able to slow down and notice God in the every day mess of life? Retired Apostle, Linda Booth, shares a few stories with us today about finding God in the midst of the mess.  Host: Linda Booth  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Out...

Today Mike Hoffman sits down with Graceland senior, Alecia Bennett. As a Black queer woman that hopes for more diversity in her communities, Alecia shares some experiences being at Graceland and being a member of Community of Christ.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Alecia Bennett Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission: ...

Candice Care-Unger and Kate Jones are colleagues at Royal Rehab in Sydney, Australia. Working specifically with spinal cord injury patients, Kate did her PhD work on spirituality and rehabilitation. The West Pennant Hills congregation, where Candice pastors, decided to sponsor further research and a program to train hospital staff on implementing spiritual support to those recovering from their in...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Summer Lecture Series. Today we have David Howlett  to share about his lecture, " The Story of Community of Christ in the Philippines." You can find David's's  original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes with the presenters from the Summ...

Community of Christ has a lot of messaging to keep track of; Enduring Principles, Mission Initiatives, Guiding Question, Generosity Cycle, etc. Today President Stassi Cramm helps us connect the dots of how these things are interconnected and aide us in living Christ's mission as our own.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook an...

Megan Byrd, a convert to Community of Christ and Graceland University senior, shares her experiences in the church and at college. Majoring in allied health, Megan sees her future career goals in alignment with her values that also supported by her church community.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Megan Byrd Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro...

Recognizing God in the midst of struggle can be difficult, but if we look we can see that God is with us through it all. Today Linda Booth shares a few stories of how she has learned the lesson that God is present through troubling times.  Host: Linda Booth Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Bor...