Faith Unfiltered Podcast

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

All of life is encompassed in sacrament. Those sacred moments when the eternal becomes present in the now satisfy a deep human longing for community. John VanDerWalker shares poignant reflections as he recalls his journey of discovery on the way to writing his Master’s Thesis, “Look to the Sacraments.” Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: John VanDerWalker Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow u...

What would happen if we paid closer attention to where God was showing up in our everyday? Our Coffee Connect series features stories of life and ministry from retired apostle, Linda Booth. So grab your favorite cup of brew and settle in as she shares three stories of God showing up in the world today.  Host: Linda Booth  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagra...

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

What is the connection between art and spirituality? Is it possible to deepen our relationship with God through something as simple as coloring with crayons? Today we hear from Anne Bonnefin of Sydney Australia to learn more about how art can help us connect with ourselves and with the Holy Spirit. Find more resources and check out the Australia Herald at: Cofchrist.com.au Host: Karin Peter Guest:...

What happens when a Congolese refugee living in Brussels, found Community of Christ through an internet search? Coming from the LDS tradition, he found sanctuary in the message of peace and reconciliation of Community of Christ and decided to invite others. With the help of Elray Henriksen and Joey Williams, he tells his personal story and the story of what's brewing in Brussels.  Thanks for...

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

Our Common Grounds series is all about the Liturgical Calendar. For the next few Common Grounds episodes, we will be exploring various aspects of Sacred Space: A Resource for Small-group Ministry with the Sacred Space writers. Today, we focus on the Prayer for Peace.  Host: Karin Peter Guests: Tiffany and Caleb Brian  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram !...

Kelly Padilla converted to Community of Christ in 2016 from the LDS church. As part of our Fair Trade series, Kelly shares about being born into the Southern Baptist church, converting to Mormonism, and eventually finding Community of Christ. Kelly discusses how Community of Christ has impacted her kids and her hopes for the church.  Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Kelly Padilla  Thanks for listen...

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

Project Zion Podcast officially welcomes Mike Hoffman to the team! In his first interview, Mike speaks with Graceland University students about a recent trip they took visiting church history sites in Palmyra, Kirtland, and Nauvoo.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guests: Natalie Harper, Randallynn Smith, Cathryn Cannavino, Lexie Frazier, Andrew Wolsey, and Hayley Condit Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltere...

Today we have another installment in our God Shot's series where we take a deep dive into systematic theology. Using Daniel Migliore's book, Faith Seeking Understanding , Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith take us through the concept of eschatology or Christian hope.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook an...

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

Children's ministry is vital to the health and future of not only the church, but of our world. Kass Unger, children's minister in Sydney Australia, shares a little about her ministry and the importance of remembering children as we live out Christ's mission. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Kass Unger Australia Mission Center's website Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow...

What insights can be gained when the worry and concern Mary Magdalene experienced over her friend Jesus become a reality of our own? On today's episode of Coffee Connect, Linda shares a personal story of Easter.  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. Musi...

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

What is our current reality as Community of Christ during this time of social distancing? In what ways can disciples and priesthood continue to check in on each other and support the mission of the church? Today's Coffee Buzz episode features two members of Community of Christ's First Presidency, Scott Murphy and Stassi Cramm. Listen as they share updates from headquarters and ideas on h...

A lively conversation exploring new ways of being the church as we navigate the reality of a global pandemic. Part of our mission is creating meaningful pathways to connect and build community even in the most challenging times. Community of Christ's COVID-19 page. Online Ministries Host: Karin Peter Guest: Robin Linkhart Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Ins...

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

How can one find hope in the midst of a devastating worldwide pandemic and nationwide quarantine? We're catching up with Michael Wright, resident of Rome, who also just celebrated one year of being a member of Community of Christ. Michael shares about the importance of online communities during this time of isolation and his social media posts, "Love in the time of coronavirus" shed...

Explore the many ways Community of Christ campgrounds can be actively engaged in mission and living the Enduring Principles. John VanDerWalker shares how he discovered diverse avenues of expressing mission, ministry, and community while serving as the caretaker at Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center. Experience campgrounds in mission as bright signal communities providing sacred space wh...

A gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. Guided practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. Featuring a new practice every Wednesday led by Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Ministries. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permis...

Project Zion has discussed House Churches with ministers who lead them, but today we're hearing from participants who have found a home in Community of Christ because of them. From both Utah and Idaho, this panel shares their experience with unconventional church. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Diana Wake, Kimberly Petersen, Jason Eyre, Brian Whitney Click here to listen to our last other House Ch...

Welcome back to Coffee Buzz our monthly chat with a member of Community of Christ's First Presidency. Today, Stassi Cramm joins us to talk about the concept of Faithful Disagreement in the church and how that has helped our faith community discuss difficult and polarizing topics. Click here to find our statement on Faithful Disagreement. Email the First Presidency about what buzz you'd l...

Yoga is much more than fancy poses and flexibility. It's an entire philosophy and way of living life. In this episode of our Holy Grounds series, yoga medicine therapeutic specialist, Lisa Ash Drackert, shares the eight parts of yoga and how we can begin start benefit from this practice. Lisa's website Yogamedicine.com Insight Timer Meditations from the Mat Host: Carla Long Guest: Lisa A...