Personal Stories

ES 103 | Coffee Connect | Who is My Neighbor?

Host and master storyteller, Linda Booth, is back with another episode of Coffee Connect, and a call to action. Listen in as she tells stories of modern-day “Good Samaritans,” and how their simple acts were mighty deeds in the eyes of those who were the recipients of their kindness and generosity. Download Transcript

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557 | Fair Trade | Mina Leach

Faith transitions are hard, and they take time. Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to rush to answers and conclusions.  Faith isn’t “black and white,” and everyone needs space to live in the struggle. Join host Brittany Mangelson as she sits down with Mina Leach to hear about Mina’s own decades-long journey through…

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548 | Coffee in the Swarm | Adric Williams

Music composition, art and community take center stage in this episode of Coffee in the Swarm.  Join co-hosts Julie Wheaton and Mike Hoffman as they sit down to chat with Adric Williams to get his take on life at Graceland. You’ll also hear about Adric’s “crazy idea” for using the church to create community and…

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545 | What’s Brewing | Retired WCLC – Where are they now?

Life after service in the World Church Leadership Council… is that really a thing? Of course it is. Grab a cup and “sit down” with former WCLC members Susan Oxley, Rick Maupin, and Ken McLaughlin, as they talk with host, Carla Long, about where they’ve been and how that has affected where they are now….

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543 | Meet Ron Harmon

A ten-year old, attending a church camp, stands by the side of a lake, looks up at the vast creation and asks, “Is God real?” The answer may not surprise you, but the journey on which God’s answer started this young child all those years ago continues to unfold. Join our host Apostle Robin Linkhart…

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542 | Fair Trade | Heidi Ramirez

What happens when your religious beliefs come face-to-face with your life experience, and they don’t line up? Do you hold on, or do you move on?  The answer isn’t easy, nor is it the same for everyone. In this episode, Heidi Ramirez talks with great courage and deep emotion about her own faith journey ……

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541 | Coffee in the Swarm | Niko Farrell

Pickleball, Afterglow, Physical Therapy, Band, Camp Sionito… just a few of the things that make Niko Farrell who he is. Join Mike Hoffman, Graceland Campus Minister, and cohost, Julie Wheaton, as they sit down with Niko and get to know him a little better. See what he has to say about the Graceland experience and his…

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538 | Open Topics | Meeting New Leadership | Angela Ramirez

Meet Angela Ramirez, Apostle-designate, first apostle from the Dominican Republic. Speaking in her native language, Angela shares about her life, ministry, family, hopes for the future and more. Her call will be presented to the 2023 World Conference for approval, and she will be ordained at a special service during the April 22-28 conference. English…

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ES 102 | Coffee Connect | Christmas

Grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage and get cozy as Linda Booth shares holiday stories just in time for your Christmas weekend! Host: Linda Booth Download Transcript

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533 | Coffee in the Swarm | Adam Sherer

Project Zion is back in the swarm! Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton sit down with Adam Sherer to hear about his Graceland experience and hopes for the future.  Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie WheatonGuest: Adam Sherer  Download Transcript

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