Personal Stories

ES 98 | Coffee Connect | I Believe in Miracles

In the swarm of uncertainty during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Linda Booth decided she couldn’t simply wait for miracles, but needed to take an active role in creating them by connecting safely with those around her. Host: Linda Booth Download Transcript Download Audio

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497 | Chai Can’t Even | Cheyenne Koerth

From camps to leading worship as a teen, to marrying her wife in the church, Cheyenne Koerth of Austin, Texas shares what it was like growing up in Community of Christ. With a deep love of the Enduring Principles, Cheyenne remains hopeful for the future of this faith community. Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Cheynne Koerth    Download…

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493 | Fair Trade | Shandra Brooks

Shandra Brooks of Salt Lake City shares her story of faith and how she found Community of Christ. Shandra has always been a deep thinker and questioner, and in Community of Christ, she has found a place where she can embrace her questions, and where her family can be loved for exactly who they are. …

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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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