Faith Unfiltered Podcast

Continuing our series on spiritual practices, Kevin Harper shares about the practice of being in nature. He shares some of the variety of activities that can be done in nature as well as gives tips and personal insight as to why connecting with God in this way is important. To check out this and other spiritual practices, click here . To check out the book Kevin referenced click here. Download Tra...

Zac Harmon McLaughlin, the director of Community of Christ Seminary, shares his experience growing up in Community of Christ in Independence Missouri. Zac discusses how he was mentored, challenged, and supported through his teenage years, and gives insights into how he views faith and church life today. As part of our Chai Can't Even series, Zac gives a perspective that is edgy and filled wit...

Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God the master puppet who controls the universe? Join Project Zion's theological duo Charmaine and Tony as they talk about the providence of God and the mystery of evil. To find the book Charmaine referenced, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happens-Reason-Other-Loved/dp/0399592067 Download Transcript Thanks for listening to Faith Unfil...

In today's episode of Cuppa Joe, we're talking about Zion's Camp. Karin sits down with Seth Bryant, the Director of the Kirtland Temple, to talk about this time in church history and how it formed and shaped our current understanding of priesthood and mission in Community of Christ.  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro musi...

Outreach International, and affiliate of Community of Christ, has been helping working with some of the world's most marginalized communities since 1979. Their goal is to work with the communities on education and infrastructure that create permanent change. On today's episode of Project Zion Podcast, Carla is joined by Andrea Read, the Director of Field Operations, to share more about t...

Catherine Mambwe was ordained an Apostle in Community of Christ April 9th, 2019 at World Conference. Listen to Catherine share her story of faith, including growing up in Zambia, finding Community of Christ, and her testimony of the new role she has stepped into.  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Every...

Continuing our series on spiritual practices, Mission Center President Shandra Newcom shares with us which spiritual practices she finds meaningful in her discipleship. Shandra give us practical tips relating to several practices as well as offers helpful insight on why spiritual practices are an important element in our walk with as a community of faith. Shandra offers several resources to help l...

Sacraments are tangible reminders of God's grace and generosity that are expressed through community. Community of Christ has 8 sacraments and today on the podcast Brittany sits down with David Lloyd to talk about them. They discuss the purpose and intention behind the sacraments as well as both the required and tradition elements of each sacrament. To learn more about the sacraments visit he...

In today's episode in our Holy Grounds series, Kris Judd, Evangelist and Staff Pastor for Community of Christ, share with Robin Linkhart about what spiritual practices she finds most meaningful. Kris shares a little about her journey with God and faith, and gives an overview of several spiritual practices as well as which practice she finds most challenging. To learn more about what the Spiri...

Gina Colvin, seasoned podcaster at A Thoughtful Faith joins Project Zion today to talk about her journey with faith and relationship with Community of Christ. Born and raised a Mormon, Gina has a unique journey with the LDS church and has also worshiped with the Anglican Church in her hometown of Christchurch, New Zeland. Gina was recently confirmed a member of Community of Christ and attended Wor...

Pour yourself a cup of chai and have a listen to today's episode of Chai Can't Even. Brittany sits down with Laura Bolton and they talk about what it was like for Laura growing up in the church in Independence as well as what it's like to be back there as a young adult. They talk about mission, challenges and hopes for the church, and everything in between. Enjoy!  Thanks for listen...

Continuing our journey through systematic theology, in today's episode of Percolating on Faith, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith talk about creation. Citing the creation stories in Genesis, they talk about what it means to be created in the image of God and what that means about how we should be stewards over the earth.  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Insta...

In this episode of Project Zion Podcast, Karin continues our Cuppa Joe series with Peter Judd. Peter is a former member of the First Presidency and was born and raised in England and is joining Project Zion to share about the history of Community of Christ in the British Isles. Download Transcript Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music...

Today's episode in our What's Brewing? series is all about House Church! Join Brittany, Karin, Carla, and Blair White as they talk about the House Church ministries they are involved with. They share a little about how they each got started, what some of the advantages and challenges are, as well as some resources they use during their small worship gatherings.  Thanks for listening to F...

In this episode of Holy Grounds, Mollie Linkhart shares how meditation, yoga, and healing her relationship with her body has helped her relationship with God. Mollie shares how she finds God in the every day and how she intentionally pushes aside cultural expectations relating to how we should look or feel about our bodies. This intentionally has liberated her to find peace with herself and with t...

In our final (for now!) episode sparked by Matt Frizzell's Facebook posts, Carla sits down with Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith, John Hamer, and Matt Frizzell to discuss the statement, "Placing the authority of the Bible over Jesus. Many believers and preachers say that Jesus is the way, but they preach and teach that the bible is the true and only authority. Therefore, they contort and...

In this episode of our Chai Can't Even series, Andy Larkins shares what it was like growing up in Community of Christ in Colorado. He shares how he was mentored and shaped as a disciple and how he has used those skills in every day life.  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro and Outro music used with permission:  “For Everyone Born,” Community...

On April 9th, 2019 David Nii will be ordained an Apostle in Community of Christ. He recently sat down with Robin Linkhart to discuss his background in the church and answering the call that eventually led him to where he is today. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get to know one of Community of Christ's newest Apostles.  Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook an...

Our reoccurring guest, Tony Chvala-Smith, has a new book! Listen as he gives us a glimpse into "A Way of Life". You can buy the book at Herald House here: https://www.heraldhouse.org/products/a-way-of-life 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...

If you've been interested in learning more about spiritual practices, our Holy Ground series is for you! In today's episode Brittany talks with Nancy Ross to discuss how she's reframed and reclaimed prayer and scripture study in her life. Check out Nancy's suggested website/app Pray as You Go Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram ! Intro...

In this episode of our Cuppa Joe series, Karin Peter sits down with Barbara Walden and Peter Smith to talk about Historic Sites Bus Tours. Hear them share stories from the tour as well as get all the information you need about the logistics of the tour. For more information on this year's tour visit http://www.historicsitesfoundation.org/page.do?act=lo&page=Holy_Lands_Tour Download Transc...

In this Percolating on Faith: God Shots episode, Carla, Charmaine, and Tony are talking all about the Triune God. Find out how Christians have used the Trinity to communicate about and liberate God. 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...

Last week, we shared one of Matt Frizzell's Facebook posts that sparked conversation in Community of Christ's corner of the internet, and today we're bringing you another. Join Carla as she interviews Charmaine Chvala-Smith, Katherine Goheen, and Matt Frizzell to discuss the following statement: "The fact is that none of us know life in first century Rome. Nor do we know life i...

In today's episode, Brittany interviews Tyler Marz about his journey with faith and religion. Tyler grew up in the ELCA, converted to the LDS church in college and eventually found Community of Christ. He shares how his concept of God, grace and his own self worth evolved over time. Tyler was also recently featured in our Holy Grounds series. Listen to that interview here:  http://www.project...

Join Carla as she welcomes Michele McGrath, Dale Luffman, and John Hamer to talk about Biblical literalism. The panel is responding to the following Facebook post from Matt Frizzell where he talked about Ancient vs. Modern understanding of words and truth.  "Ancient vs Modern Understanding of Words & Truth: Modern people can't imagine a world without science. Science inaugurated a ne...