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445 | Percolating on Faith | Racism and the Moral Logic of the Incarnation

On this important episode of Percolating on Faith, Tony and Carla explore the theological reasons for Christians to be actively engaged in the work of anti-racism. Download Transcript Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony Chvala-Smith

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391 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation Spring Lecture Series | William T. Blue: A Lonely Spokesman for Black Saints

Project Zion Podcast is bringing you follow-up interviews with the presenters of the Historic Sites Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture Series. Today we have Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue and Bill Russell on to share about their lecture, “William T. Blue: A Lonely Spokesman for Black Saints.” You can find a recording of their lecture here.William T. Blue’s article,…

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347 | What’s Brewing | Lamoni Heartland Mission Center Diversity Team

How does the church respond when millions across the world are in the streets saying “No More Racism!” Vince Lewis and Kris Judd tell the story of how Lamoni Heartland Mission Center took action to learn about racism and do something about it. Host: Robin LinkhartGuests: Vince Lewis and Kris Judd Download Transcript

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ES 86 | Coffee In the Swarm | Alecia Bennett

Today Mike Hoffman sits down with Graceland senior, Alecia Bennett. As a Black queer woman that hopes for more diversity in her communities, Alecia shares some experiences being at Graceland and being a member of Community of Christ.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Alecia Bennett Download Transcript

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317 | Grounds for Peace | Spirituality and Social Change: Re-enchanting the Activist | Keith Hebden, Peace Award Recipient

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome the recipient of the Peace Award, Keith Hebden to expand on his presentation, “Spirituality and Social Change: Re-enchanting the Activist.” Keith Hebden is the founder/organiser of Leicester Citizens UK, now in its second year…

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302 | Re-release: Coffee Buzz | Systemic Racism | President Steve Veazey

Project Zion Podcast is re-releasing our June 2020 Coffee Buzz episode with Prophet President Veazey. Featured in the August/September issue of the Herald magazine, this interview invites the church to reflect on our own compliance and part in systemic racism. President Veazey shares his reflections on the sin of racism and calls the church to action…

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284 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman

Coffee in The Swarm is our new series with students from Graceland University. Today we’re talking to Humberto Tinsman, former campus minister, house president and future seminary student. Humberto shares about racial tension on campus and in the world, and how Covid-19 has impacted Graceland.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Humberto Tinsman Download Transcript

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278 | Coffee Buzz | Systemic Racism | President Steve Veazey

Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey shares his reflections on the sin of racism. President Veazey calls the church to action so we can live up to our Enduring Principles and uphold the worth of all.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey  Download Transcript

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43 | Race in the Church | Bill Russell

Join Josh as he talks with Bill Russell about race in the church throughout history. Ordination of women and LGBTQ individuals are also discussed.

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19 | Faith, Activism, and Courage | Dr. Vivian Jenkins-Nelsen

Join Katie Langston as she interviews Vivian Jenkins-Nelsen, a social worker, scholar, and anti-racism activist from Minneapolis who was awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from Barack Obama. Vivian shares her remarkable faith journey: growing up as the daughter of the only Black Lutheran pastor for miles and miles around, becoming deeply involved in the…

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