Podcast: What’s Brewing

What is mission and why does it matter? This is the place we talk to people who are actively engaged in that question and discovering a wide variety of pathways to follow Jesus the peaceful One. Push play and join the adventure as we explore how God is showing up in the neighborhood and people of faith are living out mission in transforming ways.

852 | What’s Brewing | Hope is Here | 2025 World Conference

Hope is here! For this special What’s Brewing episode, we join the Thursday night First Presidency Worship of the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference, where we hear a message of hope in celebration of all that has taken place in the days leading up to this worship as well as the call into the…

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850 | What’s Brewing | Citizen Diplomacy/Peace Builders

In a world where everything from busy schedules to geographical expanses separates us from each other, the power of personal, one-to-one relationships to build respect and enhance our perceived value of those considered “other” is indisputable.  Enter Peace Builders, an extension of the concept of citizen diplomacy being explored in new and exciting ways in…

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804 | What’s Brewing | Partnering in Ministry | Noel Scherer and Janelle Anders

Imagine a world where we worked together, sharing physical, financial and human resources … a world where the skills and creativity of a variety of persons across geographical spaces were shared in order to magnify the possibilities of ministry and growth. Imagine a place called Guthrie Grove, where that’s exactly what happens all the time….

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769 | What’s Brewing | Combined Reunions in the Northwest | Part II

But wait… there’s more! That’s right, host Robin Linkhart is back with guests Chris, Lisa, Shannon and John to hear more about what they’ve learned in the process of bringing three mission centers, and two countries to one campground for one combined … and amazing … reunion. Listen in as they talk about lessons learned…

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766 | What’s Brewing | Combined Reunions in the Northwest | Part 1

Three mission centers, two countries, one campground, and lots of planning, talking, and listening to one another. All for something new … a combined reunion that would bring together varying traditions and cultures for a shared experience. Listen in to part 1 of the conversation between host, Robin Linkhart and her guests Chris Phelps, Shannon…

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760 | What’s Brewing | Presiding Bishopric Update and Future Plans

If you thought the Presiding Bishopric was only about money and budgets, you’re in for a treat. Join host, Robin Linkhart, for this episode of What’s Brewing to see how generosity not only drives mission, but how mission inspires generosity. Presiding Bishopric Ron Harmon, Wim van Klinken, and Carla Long share their hopes and dreams…

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754 | What’s Brewing | SPEC 2024 Recap

There’s nothing quite like SPEC … a place where young people can come together for a week of personal exploration, leadership development, visual and performing arts, worship, all you can eat soft serve ice cream, and … yes … a bit of healthy sports competition.  No matter one’s level of skill in any of SPEC’s…

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750 | What’s Brewing | Wasatch Front | Part II

It’s time to get a glimpse of what mission and ministry look like in communities of Seekers who are needing a place of welcome and healing for themselves, not to mention communities that look different from week to week and year to year. In this episode of What’s Brewing, we’re picking up where we left…

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749 | What’s Brewing | Wasatch Front | Part 1

In this What’s Brewing episode, we’re headed to Northern Utah, to what we’re calling the Wasatch Front.  Join host Blake Smith as he sits down with Utah Expansion Minister, Laura Pennock, and Salt Lake Pastorate Team Member/Communications Team Member, Brittany Mangelson, for a look into some very dynamic ministries that look a little different than…

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726 | What’s Brewing | East Brewton Congregation | Wayne Ellis

It doesn’t get any more real … and welcoming… than a church where kids are included, bathrooms are available to the general public, music comes from a boombox, and the podium is made out of a cardboard box found out behind the building.  Welcome to East Brewton, AL, a congregation that started as a house…

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