Located in the heart of Council Bluffs, IA, the Community of Christ Caring Ministries Thrift Store and Food Pantry has been serving the people of the community since the ‘70s, and there’s no end in sight. Between 2 and 3 thousand families a year are served by this incredible ministry. Join host Carla Long, as…
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Discipleship is not about who you avoid. It’s about how you join Jesus in extending radical hospitality. Welcome to Ordinary Time, a time without festivals in which we can focus on our discipleship in everyday living. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they explore this week’s passage from the Gospel According to Matthew….
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The last place you might expect to experience a revolution is in the church, but we’ve heard tell that a religion without a theological revolution is a dead religion. Does that hold true for the church? If so, we’re in good shape because revolutionaries have been a part of the church for a long time,…
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God loves all of God’s creation! ALL… No if, ands, or buts. Unfortunately, that is not always communicated and lived out in authentic, life-giving ways … especially to those In the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. For this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, and in recognition of Pride Month, host Robin Linkhart, leads listeners through a guided…
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A short passage for a deeply complex concept … the Trinity. Rather than getting bogged down in conversation about Trinity in this episode of Coffee to Go, however, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith focus in on the “sending” aspect of the scripture text. God sends Son, Son sends Spirit. Spirit sends the Church (a.k.a….
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Everything is spiritual… even donuts. Today’s episode of Holy Grounds, hosted by Robin Linkhart, celebrates the connection between donuts and spirituality while paying homage to National Donut Day. You’ll get a sense of the broad spectrum of spiritual practices, from Lectio Divina to baking biscuits, as guests Tyler Marz and Blake Smith share insights and…
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What happens when you bring the gifts of faith to the task of community organizing? In this episode of What’s Brewing, guest Emily Rose reminds us that one of the key gifts we bring is a “hope for God’s future that is a real source of energy.” Grab a cup of coffee and be prepared…
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The Spirit of God like a fire is burning! It’s Pentecost Sunday, and in this episode of Coffee to Go, cohosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore the scripture text that tells of this spirit-filled day. Put on something red, and join them as they discuss the radical inclusivity that plays out on this day…
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Relationships, meaningful connections, mentors, encouragers… all incredibly important elements in the journey of faith. Everyone needs to hear and know that they are good enough and capable enough to live the life for which God has created them. Join host, Brittany Mangelson, for an inspiring conversation with life-long Community of Christ member and Central Mission…
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The pandemic taught us many lessons, but one of the most important is that we must rethink the way we do church. We must also respond to the unique contexts of the people and places where we are called to serve. In this episode of What’s Brewing, host Robin Linkhart sits down with Chicago Mission…
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