Faith Unfiltered Podcast

Covid-19 changed how churches engage in ministry and youth ministries is no different. Find out what Pacific Southwest International Mission Center has done to keep their youth engaged on this episode of Steamers and Sodas. To learn more about what they're doing, check out their website. Host: Carla Long Guest: Bryan Tidwell Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Summer Lecture Series. Today we have Wendy Eaton  to share about her lecture, " Stories Behind the Preservation of the Joseph Smith Historic Site in Nauvoo, Illinois." You can find Wendy's  original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes from the...

Open Door is an LGBTQIA+ affirming congregation in Sydney Australia. They have a history of being welcoming and holding space for those often rejected from church that stretches long before national acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pastor Sue Palmer shares a little about the history and the congregation on this episode is our What's Brewing   series.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Sue Palmer ...

Today we're sitting down with Andrew Wolsey who is in his second year at Graceland University. Andrew shares what the Graceland experience is like during Covid as well as his hopes for the future of the school and for Community of Christ.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Andrew Wolsey  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with pe...

Joseph Smith's story of the First Vision is sometimes seen as the foundational story of our faith movement. Today, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith walk us through the different versions of the story that Smith and others told and share their reflections on how these stores inform us as a church today.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfi...

What happens when a pandemic hits and a couple of ministers realize young kids are being left behind? Kid's Online Book Club is born! Over twenty kids across three different time zones have been involved in this new ministry that focuses on peacemaking, empathy, justice, and helping kids make sense of our current reality.  Seventies JoAnn Fisher and Karin Peter are more than happy to help sta...

We're sitting down with Graceland University student Casey Main to talk about the new Social Change major she helped bring to Graceland. Casey shares the process of getting the major approved and how she hopes it will help shape not only the university, but the church, and the world.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Casey Main  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Ins...

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. Andrea’s article is titled “Jesus, the Development Worker" Click here to read Andrea's article, "Jesus, the Development Worker." Click here to find th...

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome the recipient of the Peace Award, Keith Hebden to expand on his presentation, "Spirituality and Social Change: Re-enchanting the Activist." Keith Hebden is the founder/organiser of Leicester Citizens UK, now in its second year in the city. He is pas...

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Summer Lecture Series. Today we have Andrew Bolton to share about his lecture, " Who Was Right About World War I: Frederick M. Smith or F. Henry Edwards?" You can find Andrew's original presentation here and be sure to keep an eye out for more episodes from the presenters f...

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. Matt’s article is titled “Jesus Christ in Restoration Perspective” Click here to read Matt's article, "Jesus Christ in Restoration Perspective" Click here...

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Sarah James and Hannah Langford to expand on their presentation, “Peace of Mind: Mental Health and Well-Being." Sarah-Naomi James and Hannah Langford are sisters who grew up in South Wales. Sarah-Naomi now lives in London with her husband Declan. She is...

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Community of Christ president Steve Veazey to expand on his presentation, “Peaceful Humanity- A New Creation." Stephen M. Veazey is president of Community of Christ. Prior to his ordination on June 3, 2005, he served as a member of the Council of Twelve...

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reduce opportunities for the church to provide in-person pastoral-care ministries and to gather physically for fellowship, worship, and community formation. After extended consideration, the Presidency is providing principles and guidelines for offering the sacraments through online means during the pandemic. Today, Linda Booth sits down with President Scott Murp...

When thinking about founders of the Reorganization, names like Joseph Smith III, Emma Smith, or William Marks often come to mind. Today, historian Mark Scherer introduces us to Jason Briggs, a key historical figure who laid important groundwork for the Reorganization. Mark discusses his mission trip to Salt Lake City as well as what eventually drove Briggs away from the RLDS Church.  You can conta...

Why would the Joseph Smith story resonate with a young gay teen in the United Church of Christ? Captivated by a story of a boy with questions and searching for belonging, UCC Pastor Rock Fremont shares his interest in and respect for Community of Christ.  Host: Karin Peter Guest: Rock Freemont  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music us...

Latter-day Seeker Ministries has a new project that explores the purpose of the Temple in Community of Christ. Weekly video take us into some of the most familiar and unfamiliar places at the Temple and remind us what it means to be a people of the Temple, dedicated to peace. To watch all of the Temple Tuesday videos, visit Latter-day Seeker's Facebook Page or find them on our Youtube Channel...

What is Community of Christ's theological response to Covid-19? What is being born in the church and who will we be when we can all safely gather again? Our favorite theologians Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith share their reflections on how the pandemic is shaping us as a society and as a church.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfilter...

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Alexandre Christoyannopoulos to expand on his presentation, “Leo Tolstoy’s Political Thought." Alexandre Christoyannopoulos is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Loughborough University. He is the author of Christian Anarchism (20...

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Ellis Brooks to expand on his presentation, “Making Soldiers out of Children: Is there Space For Peace in Schools?" Having worked as a teacher and a campaigner, Ellis Brooks has been delivering peace education since 2005. Working with Quakers in Britain,...

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. Ron’s article is titled  “Looking Back to See Ahead.” Click here to read Ron's article, "Looking Back to See Ahead." Click here to find the recorded online...

As Community of Christ continues to meet online, some areas are experimenting with different ways to connect members and seekers. Greater Pacific North West Mission Center has provided multiple ways for people to engage in church life while remaining safe at home. Today, seventy Sean Langdon shares about those ministries and some of his best tips of how you can add a little creativity to the onlin...

Coffee in The Swarm takes us into the lives of students at Graceland University. Today, senior Georgia Seagraves shares her reflections on Covid, racial injustice, intersectionality and how it all relates to our call to live out Christ's mission.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Georgia Seagraves Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music u...

Mahonri Stewart, playwright, educator, and published writer shares his story of finding deep connection with David Hyrum Smith and the rest of the Smith family as he wrote his play, The Fading Flower . Through his exploring of church history, he became drawn to Community of Christ and the focus on continuing revelation. Mahonri has plans to officially join Community of Christ next year. You can fi...

Today in our monthly conversation with a member of the First Presidency, Prophet President Steve Veazey shares his reflections on the "dark night of the soul", a term coined by St. John of the Cross. Hear President Veazey talk about a dark night of his soul and the connection of letting go of our ego so we can find peace.  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook a...