latter-day seekers

493 | Fair Trade | Shandra Brooks

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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484 | What’s Brewing | Music Therapy

There are many ways followers of Jesus can provide ministry in their local context. Emily Salisbury, a Latter-day Seeker in Utah, shares how she is able to be present and bring peace to others as a music therapist, even in the midst of her own faith transition.  Host: Carla LongGuest: Emily Salisbury Download Transcript

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482 | Fair Trade | Suzanne Scribner

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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477 | Fair Trade | Mags Edvalson

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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476 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | John Avondet, the First Italian Missionary of the Reorganization

The Historic Sites Foundation is back with a Spring Lecture Series and Project Zion is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we are joined by Michael Wright who shares about   John Avondet. You can attend Michael’s May 5th presentation, “John Avondet, the First Italian Missionary of the Reorganization”  by registering at this link.  Host: Karin…

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471 | Fair Trade | Spencer Greenhalgh

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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455 | What’s Brewing | Utah Mission Ministries

Our “What’s Brewing” series is all about how the church is living out Christ’s mission. Today, we’re getting an update from Utah Mission Ministries about how ministry with Latter-day Seekers has changed during the pandemic and how God is showing up in the midst of everyday life.  Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Tyler Marz Download Transcript

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454 | Fair Trade | Heather Holland

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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448 | Fair Trade | Michelle Wilde

Faith transitions are often complex and touch every aspect of a person’s life. Today on Fair Trade, new member Michelle Wilde shares her story of growing up LDS, serving a mission in Independence, Missouri,  and eventually joining Community of Christ.   Download Transcript Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Michelle Wilde

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424 | Fair Trade Chapter 2 | Gina Colvin

Gina Colvin is back with an update on her faith transition into Community of Christ. You can listen to her first interview here: https://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-187-gina-colvins-walk-with-god-and-community/ Today she is back to share about ministry and life since World Conference.  You can find Gina’s podcast A Thoughtful Faith here: https://www.athoughtfulfaith.org Host Brittany Mangelson Guest: Gina Colvin 

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