culture

479 | What’s Brewing | Reunion Resources

Reunions are back! Community of Christ has a long camping tradition that was largely compromised because of the pandemic. This summer, many Mission Centers are heading back to camp for the first time since 2019. In this episode, Apostle Janné Grover shares what resources have been produced by the church this year to supplement previous…

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441 | Cuppa Joe | Christmas in Church History

This episode of Cuppa Joe takes us back in time to celebrate Christmas in Community of Christ’s past. Hear stories from the Reorganization period filled with tea parties, hymn writing, and how the traditions of Christmas in the United States were forming in the mid to late 1800’s. Download Transcript Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy…

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413 | Mormons, Musical Theater and Belonging in America | Jake Johnson

Religion and musical theater have an undeniable impact on society and culture, but is there something that connects them to each other? In this episode, Jake Johnson shares some of his research exploring Restoration history, culture, and theology, and the connecting points with Americana musical theater. You can purchase Jake’s first book, “Mormons, Musical theater…

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161 | A New Culture for Latter-day Seekers

In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with past guest, Nancy Ross, to discuss some of the cultural surprises they each encountered as they started attending Community of Christ. They compare how their congregations do Sunday worship as well as some of the differences in prayers, hymns, and other mechanics of life in Community of Christ….

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157 | Culture in Community of Christ

Culture is an extremely important aspect of religious life. In today’s episode of Project Zion Podcast, Robin and Brittany discuss Community of Christ’s unique culture that has shifted and developed throughout the history of the church. Robin has spent much of her life living and serving in different congregations, so listen in as she walks…

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140 | No Filter | Modesty  

Today’s episode in our No Filter series is all about modesty. What does modest culture do to kids and youth? How does it impact things like body image and the way men and women interact with each other? What does modesty look like once you break out of a culture that has a strict code…

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126 | Restoration Studies through the lens of Folklore | Magen Olsen

Jump into the deep end of Restoration history, culture, doctrine, tradition and more through the lens of Folklore with Magen Olson and host Robin Linkhart. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Magen Olson

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100 | Invitation and Hospitality

Karin and Brittany discuss the difference between being invitational and hospitality and why both are needed in congregations. Karin gives practical tips on how to make our spaces of worship more inviting and warming to those who are visiting for the first time.

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87 | Children and Youth Ministries | Janné Grover

Join Brittany and she interviews Apostle Janné Grover about ministry with children and youth. They discuss what congregations can do to be welcoming to families as well as what parents can do in their homes to teach kids about God and spirituality.

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73 | Leading Congregations in Mission | Ron Harmon 

Join Brittany as she talks to Apostle Ron Harmon about Leading Congregations in Mission. They discuss the history, the development, and some practical ways congregations of any size can live out mission in their communities. Ron invites us to rethink what it means to be the church in the 21st century and to rethink the…

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