Justice Mission and Peace

877 | Climate Brewing | Implementing Climate Resolutions | Dr Corrine Unger

Susan Oxley and Dr. Corinne Unger are back again to discuss the implementation of the three climate resolutions passed at the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Dr. Unger, an expert in earth science and associated risk management strategies, highlights the importance of local environmental actions and the need for global coordination. She suggests a…

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875 | Climate Brewing | Phases of Mine Closures

In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley speaks with Dr. Corrine Unger, an earth scientist and research fellow at the University of Queensland, about the critical and often overlooked issue of mine closures. Dr. Unger, with extensive experience in the mining industry and government, sheds light on the evolving approach to mine rehabilitation…

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874 | Climate Brewing | Mine Closures and Indigenous Peoples

The environmental issues we face stretch beyond the climate crisis and raise issues regarding things that the Community of Christ holds dear.  For instance, how we respond to environmental issues has a direct effect on the worth of persons… and often it’s the indigenous peoples of the land in question. In this episode of Climate…

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872 | What’s Brewing | Redwoods Peace Colloquy

At the heart of the Community of Christ is a growing movement towards peace and justice. Once an annual event sponsored by the denomination in Independence, MO, peace colloquies are now popping up in other places. Join host Blake Smith for a conversation with Emily Rose, Sierra Pacific Mission Center Peace and Justice Minister, about…

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846 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation Winter Book Series | Second Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality | Matthew Harris

Systemic Racism isn’t a popular or comfortable topic, and it’s not just limited to the secular world. Unfortunately, history shows that the Church universal has not been immune to its grasp, and neither have the Restoration traditions. Join Cuppa Joe host Wendy Eaton as she sits down with Matthew Harris to talk about insights from…

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836 | Grounds for Peace | Israel, Palestine, and Zionism

There’s way more to the conflict in Israel/Palestine than is covered in the daily news cycle. The real truth is eye-opening and gut-wrenching. In this episode of Grounds for Peace, host Robin Linkhart sits down with members of a Community of Christ peace delegation who traveled with Churches for Middle East Peace and saw firsthand…

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835 | Say What?! | 2025 World Conference Resolution G-2 | Affirming an Inclusive Zion in the Holy Land

The word Zion has been an integral part of Community of Christ’s journey as a people, but now it is being used by others in ways that are confusing and contradictory. In this episode of Say What?, host Mary Anne and Kassie sit down with Steve Kellogg, member of the Community of Christ Peace and…

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830 | Nice to Matcha | Meet the New Harmony Board Members

Harmony, a nonprofit for LGBTQIA+ advocacy within Community of Christ, aims to affirm dignity and worth without regard to gender, race, or sexual orientation. Host, Robin Linkhart, sits down with newly elected members of the Harmony Board: Shelby Williams, Andy Markle, and Sean Langdon.  Shelby, a CPA and youth leader, emphasizes her role as a…

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ES 134 | Extra Shot | Matt Frizzell: Open Letter to Community of Christ, USA

Many look to their faith for direction and answers to things happening in the world while others suggest that the church should stick to theology and spirituality. The reality is that churches are speaking up about justice issues facing the world and especially in the United States, but where is Community of Christ’ voice in…

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824 | Say What? | 2025 World Conference Resolutions | G-8 and G-9

There is a lot of history and context, both inside and outside the church, that accompanies the sections in Community of Christ’s Doctrine and Covenants. Over the years, some of the sections have been removed due to a lack of alignment with Community of Christ identity, message, mission, and beliefs. Other sections have been questioned…

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