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607 | Coffee to Go | Proper 11

Do you sometimes find yourself surrounded by “toxic weeds” in your life … people whom you’d rather not be around for one reason or another? Have you ever wondered if you are the toxic “weed” in someone else’s “field?” In this episode of Coffee to Go, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith take a look…

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606 | What’s Brewing | Enriching Sacred Community | Wendy and Bill Brian

Enriching Sacred Community with sacraments, tater tots, and the mission prayer.  You had me at tater tots!! Who wouldn’t want to go to a retreat with a title like that… just out of plain curiosity if nothing else? Sounds like just the right mix of fun and seriousness, right? Grab a cup of coffee and…

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605 | Chai Can’t Even | Kinsey Horringa

Have you ever questioned your own worth because you were caught between the role expectations and gender stereotypes you were taught and what you were actually feeling and experiencing in life? Have you ever been torn between your love for those who raised, nurtured and loved you into adulthood, and the disconnect that occurred somewhere…

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604 | Coffee to Go | Proper 10

Are you the seed, or are you the soil? If you’re the soil, you may find that some days you are more like rocky ground than fertile soil.  Life happens, and we don’t always find ourselves in the most nurturing state of mind.  The great news is that God continues to sow seeds on all…

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603 | Cuppa Joe | Women of the Restoration | Ruth Smith

Meet Ruth Smith. Teacher, author, and recognized intellectual contender of her husband Fred M. Smith.  In this episode of Cuppa Joe which continues a discussion about women in the restoration, host Karin Peter and guest Wendy Eaton engage in a fascinating conversation about Ruth based solely on information gathered from female voices … a first….

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602 | What’s Brewing | Low Income Housing

Great things can happen in unexpected places… especially when God is involved.  For Fremont, CA congregation it began with a large piece of property owned by the church that had sat unused for 40-45 years. That, and the open hearts of a group of people who wanted to be a part of Christ’s Mission. Join host…

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601 | Coffee to Go | Proper 9

Do you ever feel like you’re under the scrutiny of “Goldilocks?” Too soft, too hard, not enough, too much … rarely just right? Do you try hard to please everyone only to realize there are just some people you may never please. It’s tiring, isn’t it? It’s a good thing that Jesus gives us permission…

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600 | Percolating on Faith | Infant Baptism

HAPPY 600TH EPISODE PZP! When is someone old enough to be baptized? How ought they to be baptized? Who ought to do the baptizing?  These are questions that have been at the heart of conversations in Community of Christ for decades. And, although baptism is a sacrament we share with Christian traditions across the board,…

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A26 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Sacredness of Creation

Community of Christ counts “Sacredness of Creation” as one of its Enduring Principles. We often hear exclamations noting creation’s beauty and the ways in which our lives are touched by it. But how often do we take the time to really take it in… to acknowledge the elements of fire, air, water, and earth…and, to…

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599 | Coffee to Go | Proper 8

When was the last time you welcomed a stranger? Back in the “day,” houses had front porches, or stoops, and privacy fences were almost unheard of … at least in most neighborhoods. Now, we live in a time where back decks and privacy fences have become the norm. Welcoming the stranger may not be easy,…

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