Most guests on Chai Can’t Even who come to tell the stories of why they stay in Community of Christ are young adults, but imagine how many stories someone who has been in the church for over 80 years has to share. Well, this is part two, and if we had let him, Eldred Spain…
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From the time he was two years old, Eldred Spain knew he wanted to be one of “them” … a minister who helped people. 89 years later, Eldred is still learning and still finding ways to minister to people. In this special episode of Chai Can’t Even, host Blake Smith sits down with Eldred, a…
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Join host Robin Linkhart as she speaks with Glenn Johnson, Peace and Justice Minister, about the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Glenn shares insights on the historic ordination of Stassi Cramm as President-Prophet and other historic leadership changes that led to increased diversity in church roles. He also discusses his personal journey, including advocating…
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Not everyone agrees there is a climate emergency, but agree or not, we are seeing the results of global climate change, and those most affected are “the least of these.” At Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference, there was strong support for resolutions that seek to address climate issues, and three resolutions passed with significant…
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Making the switch to renewable energy sources takes creativity, and there is still work to be done, but it is possible. Join host Susan Oxley for a continuation of her conversation with Andrew Fellows about ways to respond to the climate crisis we are facing. It’s not only the right thing to do, but it…
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World Conference Resolution 1325, adopted by Community of Christ in April 2023, opened the door … and some eyes … to more attention being given to the climate emergency. And, thanks to the North American Climate Justice Team, the work didn’t stop there. Join host, Susan Oxley, as she sits down with fellow team member,…
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Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference passed the G-10 resolution entitled, “Earth Stewardship Affirmation.” While some question the need for such a resolution, there is no doubt that the call for accountability was heard and supported. The question remains whether or not the “support” will manifest itself in necessary action. Join host, Susan Oxley, as…
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Chai Can’t Even usually focuses on young adults and why they stay in the church, but this time, host Blake Smith is sitting down with Tore Nilsen, whose grandfather was one of the first converts in Norway, and who is himself in his 80s. As a matter of fact, he was a young adult when…
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Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference has come and gone, but the excitement and challenge felt by those gathered has not yet waned. In the quiet moments after the “storm” of Conference, newly ordained Apostle, Matt Frizzell, sat in his new office reflecting on what had taken place and what it meant for him ……
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Grab your favorite podcast coffee cup, pull up a chair and settle in. This episode of Coffee Buzz featuring a cross post from the Ministry for Dummies hosts, Jacob Ross and Humberto Tinsman is full of great stuff. Join them as they sit down with then Community of Christ President-Prophet designate, Stassi Cramm, for an…
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