Candid Conversations with Leaders

786 | Say What?! | G-11: Climate Emerge Call to Action | Jim Ash

Zombie Apocalypse? Nope, there’s nothing you can do about a Zombie Apocalypse … but there are things we can do about the climate crisis. In this episode of Say What?, hosts Mary Anne and Kassie, sit down with one of the members of the World Church Human Rights team that crafted G-11: Climate Emergency Call…

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782 | Say What?! | Presiding Evangelist | Jane Gardner

Jane Gardner, Presiding Evangelist for Community of Christ, has a “full plate” now, and it seems like she always has. Say What hosts, Kassie and Mary Anne, sat down with Jane to talk to her about her role as Presiding Evangelist, but after checking out her bio, realized there was so much more to talk…

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778 | Say What?! | World Conference Resolution G-1 | Spencer Greenhalgh

Community of Christ World Conference 2025 is closing in on us, and there is so much to know about the resolutions that have been proposed for consideration.  Mary Anne and Cassie have chosen to sit down with the authors of the resolutions in the time leading up to World Conference to get a clear picture…

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773 | Say What?! | Youth and World Conference | Mollie Linkhart-Pansing

“Children offer a really unique way of seeing the world, just because [they’re] experiencing things for the first time,” says Mollie Linkhart-Pansing, guest for this episode of Say What?! Join hosts Mary Anne and Kassie, as they sit down with Mollie to get her perspective on being involved in World Conference as a youth.  You’ll…

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771 | Climate Brewing | Paul Bethel and World Conference Resolution G-5

Acknowledging the current climate emergency is only a first step. The question is, what are we willing to do about it? Host, Susan Oxley, and guest, Paul Bethel, are back in this episode of Climate Brewing to discuss just that. The North American Climate Justice Teams have submitted a resolution for the 2025 World Conference…

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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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768 | Say What?! | Resolutions and Revelations

As Community of Christ approaches what is sure to be a historic World Conference in 2025, inquiring young minds have some questions about how it all works. Beyond the fellowship, the cultural interchange, the inspiring worship, and the excitement of just being together, there is work that must be done. In this first episode of…

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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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765 | Climate Brewing | The Climate Emergency | Paul Bethel

Once a casual believer in climate science, who, like most of us, did what was easy and convenient with regard to the environment, Paul Bethel is now a strong advocate for climate justice. In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley sits down with fellow Climate Justice Team member, Paul, to hear his story…

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761 | Nice to Matcha | Janne Grover | Called to the First Presidency

If you’ve ever met Janne Grover, you know that she is a bright light, full of joy and a deep love for people. Her smile is contagious and inspiring. So much so that she could have been in commercials. Wait! She was. But you’ll have to listen to this episode of Nice to Matcha to…

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