Personal Stories

486 | Chai Can’t Even | Molly Bagley

Molly Bagley, a millennial in Community of Christ, shares about growing up in the church, her evolving and sometimes complicated relationship with the Restoration, but why she remains an enthusiastic participant with Community of Christ.    Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Molly Bagley Download Transcript

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482 | Fair Trade | Suzanne Scribner

Community of Christ elder Suzanne Scribner shares her story of conversion from the LDS church. Suzanne’s belief in the Worth of All Persons and her roots in the Restoration helped make Community of Christ a place where she could live out her discipleship with integrity and be involved in ways that were previously unavailable.  Host:…

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477 | Fair Trade | Mags Edvalson

Mags Edvalson, a convert to Community of Christ, struggled to find her place in the LDS church as an asexual young adult. In addition to brushing up against strict gender roles and expectations, Mags found issues with other contemporary teachings in Mormonism. Her involvement in Community of Christ has taken her to Kirtland and Independence,…

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472 | Coffee in The Swarm | Grant Warner

Graceland senior, Grant Warner, is the 59th family member to attend the university. Leaving behind a legacy of his own after that much familial history might seem like a challenge, but today on Project Zion he sits down with Mike Hoffman to share how his Graceland experience is his own.  Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Grant Warner…

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471 | Fair Trade | Spencer Greenhalgh

We’re back with another episode in our Fair Trade series. Today Spencer Greenhalgh talks about his faith transition into Communtiy of Christ. Here he was able to find a community that would not pressure him into any particular belief, and supported the ministry of women and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.  Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Spencer…

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ES 96 | Coffee Connect | Missing Grandsons

Finding God in the midst of storms and heartbreak is one of life’s biggest challenges. Today, Linda Booth shares a deeply personal story about one of her family’s greatest storms and how she was able to find grace, love, and forgiveness in the midst of it. Host: Linda Booth Download Transcript

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463 | Coffee In The Swarm | Conner Holben

Today we’re back in the Swarm at Graceland University where Conner Holben shares about his time in the theater department and being involved in campus ministries.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Conner Holben Download Transcript

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454 | Fair Trade | Heather Holland

Faith transitions almost never happen overnight. Today, Heather Holland shares about her experiences in Mormonism that eventually led her to leave, and how she has been able to find a home in Community of Christ.  Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Heather Holland Download transcript

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448 | Fair Trade | Michelle Wilde

Faith transitions are often complex and touch every aspect of a person’s life. Today on Fair Trade, new member Michelle Wilde shares her story of growing up LDS, serving a mission in Independence, Missouri,  and eventually joining Community of Christ.   Download Transcript Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Michelle Wilde

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430 | Cuppa Joe | Women of Kirtland

As women’s roles were beginning to expand in the late 19th century, some women of faith began to imagine ways they could be involved in their community outside of the walls of their homes. Today on the podcast, we’re discussing Rebecca Dayton and Electa Stratton, two women who not only took care of the Kirtland…

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