Personal Stories

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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424 | Fair Trade Chapter 2 | Gina Colvin

Gina Colvin is back with an update on her faith transition into Community of Christ. You can listen to her first interview here: https://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-187-gina-colvins-walk-with-god-and-community/ Today she is back to share about ministry and life since World Conference.  You can find Gina’s podcast A Thoughtful Faith here: https://www.athoughtfulfaith.org Host Brittany Mangelson Guest: Gina Colvin 

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423 | Coffee in The Swarm | Laura Harder

Today’s episode of Coffee in The Swarm was recorded IN the Swarm at Graceland University! Laura Harder, President of the Council of House Chaplains and one of the Graceland Student Government officers, sits down with Mike Hoffman to talk about life at Graceland and her hopes for the future of Community of Christ. Host: Mike…

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422 | Cuppa Joe | Women in Community of Christ History | Audentia Smith Anderson and Vida Elizabeth Smith

Cuppa Joe is taking a look at important women in Community of Christ history. Today, we are learning about Audentia Smith Anderson and Vida Elizabeth Smith. Two cousins whose hymnody and print publications influence Community of Christ to this day. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Wendy Eaton Download Transcript

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414 | First There Were Two: Women in the Twelve

In 1998, Gail Mengel and Linda Booth were ordained Apostles in Community of Christ. As the first two women to enter into the Council, they faced unique challenges and historic opportunities. Today, Linda shares her experience being called and serving in the Council to Twelve. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Linda Booth Download Transcript

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393 | Fair Trade | Leslie Dalton

Leslie Dalton shares her story of faith transition into Community of Christ. She started out in a fundamentalist Christian sect, converted to the LDS, and finally found her way to this denomination where she lives out her discipleship as an elder in the Salt Lake City congregation.  Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Leslie Dalton Download Transcript

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383 | Chai Can’t Even | Dan Gregory

Dan Gregory has served Community of Christ in a variety of roles. As a gay man who was employed by the church before the USA National Conference, he has faced difficult decisions surrounding ministry and life. Today on the podcast, Dan shares how his drive for justice and Christ’s mission of peace keeps him engaged…

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377 | Fair Trade Chapter 2 | Brittany Mangelson

Chapter Two of “Joining Community of Christ and Leaving the Faith of Your Childhood.” Brittany takes us through the many layers of transitioning into new theology and culture with the recognition that every seeker represents a unique life. Host: Robin LinkhartGuest: Brittany Mangelson  Download Transcript

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356 | Fair Trade | Evan Sharley

Evan Sharley joined Community of Christ without ever meeting anyone in the church face to face. After years of deconstructing and reconstructing his faith, he was reintroduced to the church through online forums. While connecting online with various congregations and groups  during the pandemic,  Evan was able to recognize this church as a place he…

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339 | Chai Can’t Even | Meghan and Jayson Gray

Today on Project Zion podcast, we welcome Meghan and Jayson Gray to share what it was like growing up in Community of Christ. Having grown up in the Independence area and now raising their own child in “the shadow of the Temple” Meghan and Jason share their perspective on what keeps them engaged with Community…

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