A favorite in the PZP line-up, watch for notifications when a new interview posts here. A faith crisis or transition is often disruptive. It’s a time of doubt, fear, questioning foundational beliefs and everything else you thought you knew. People often feel lonely or lost. You are not alone. Listen in as courageous people share the candid stories of their faith journey and what brought them to Community of Christ…where they found themselves and a new sense peace.
Secrecy, intrigue, persecution, racism, talk of spies … not the things often associated with one’s faith journey, but definitely a part of the faith journey Cristian Ramirez has lived. From an early age, he was faced with questions of faith, and often without the support of his parents and friends. And things got much worse…
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Where can one find a place of rest while wrestling with faith, gender, and sexuality? For Alex Guerrero, it came in the form of three “grandmas,” a house church, and the Community of Christ. In this episode of Fair Trade, Alex opens up with good friend, Brittany Mangelson, about his story of struggle and transition, and how…
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Faith transitions are hard, and they take time. Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to rush to answers and conclusions. Faith isn’t “black and white,” and everyone needs space to live in the struggle. Join host Brittany Mangelson as she sits down with Mina Leach to hear about Mina’s own decades-long journey through…
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What happens when your religious beliefs come face-to-face with your life experience, and they don’t line up? Do you hold on, or do you move on? The answer isn’t easy, nor is it the same for everyone. In this episode, Heidi Ramirez talks with great courage and deep emotion about her own faith journey ……
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In the midst of the pandemic and increased awareness around racial oppression in the US, Ken Bowen, a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, felt the call to leave his congregation and start a new in Community of Christ. Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Ken Bowen Download TranscriptDownload Audio
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Shandra Brooks of Salt Lake City shares her story of faith and how she found Community of Christ. Shandra has always been a deep thinker and questioner, and in Community of Christ, she has found a place where she can embrace her questions, and where her family can be loved for exactly who they are. …
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Community of Christ elder Suzanne Scribner shares her story of conversion from the LDS church. Suzanne’s belief in the Worth of All Persons and her roots in the Restoration helped make Community of Christ a place where she could live out her discipleship with integrity and be involved in ways that were previously unavailable. Host:…
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Mags Edvalson, a convert to Community of Christ, struggled to find her place in the LDS church as an asexual young adult. In addition to brushing up against strict gender roles and expectations, Mags found issues with other contemporary teachings in Mormonism. Her involvement in Community of Christ has taken her to Kirtland and Independence,…
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We’re back with another episode in our Fair Trade series. Today Spencer Greenhalgh talks about his faith transition into Communtiy of Christ. Here he was able to find a community that would not pressure him into any particular belief, and supported the ministry of women and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community. Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Spencer…
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Faith transitions almost never happen overnight. Today, Heather Holland shares about her experiences in Mormonism that eventually led her to leave, and how she has been able to find a home in Community of Christ. Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Heather Holland Download transcript
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