Project Zion is pleased to repost this interview that Josh and Brittany had with President-Emeritus Wallace B. Smith as part of our series to honor the life and ministry of “Wally B.” Listen to Wally’s story of going into medicine, serving in the military in aviation medicine under the doctor draft law, and taking up…
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Sometimes it feels like being a disciple can create more questions than answers … especially when you’re living out your faith in the midst of other disciples struggling with similar issues but coming to very different conclusions. Questions are good though. It is in facing tough questions that our faith is strengthened and our communities…
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All roads lead to Lamoni, Iowa — at least for Chad and Katie. Their relationship began when they were both students at Graceland, and it all came full circle when they found themselves back in Lamoni, bringing their vision for a chemical-free produce and cut-flower farm to life. In this episode of Chai Can’t Even, host…
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Too many churches are missing the boisterous laughter, Joyful awe, and sometimes disruptive behavior of children. As congregations age, there is little worry of stains on the carpet, marks on the walls, or inappropriate behavior during the often solemn act of worship. Whatever happened to “of such is the kingdom of God?” The great news…
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From the dust-covered shelves of church history comes the amazing, though often difficult, story of yet another incredibly resilient woman who had a significant impact on the church, the people, and even the world. With a gentle spirit, Nina Smith brought ministry and compassion to so many through her music as well as many roles…
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Forever seems like a long time when talking about how long someone will remember the mistakes that you made. Camera phones and social media have made memories even longer than before. But what happens if we use the memories of our mistakes and the mistakes of others to navigate the future… a future where reconciliation…
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Can one be both a Christian and a patriot at the same time? For some in the US, it is a resounding yes, while for those who live out their Christian discipleship in a global faith community like Community of Christ, the answer is much more nuanced. In this brief episode of Coffee Connect, especially…
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Have you ever questioned your own worth because you were caught between the role expectations and gender stereotypes you were taught and what you were actually feeling and experiencing in life? Have you ever been torn between your love for those who raised, nurtured and loved you into adulthood, and the disconnect that occurred somewhere…
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Meet Ruth Smith. Teacher, author, and recognized intellectual contender of her husband Fred M. Smith. In this episode of Cuppa Joe which continues a discussion about women in the restoration, host Karin Peter and guest Wendy Eaton engage in a fascinating conversation about Ruth based solely on information gathered from female voices … a first….
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Arthur Brooke wrote about it. William Shakespeare brought it to stage. In 1957 it came to stage again under another name. It’s a tale as old as time, and we continue to hear versions of it in our daily news. But what’s at the heart of it? Join host Blake Smith for a brief yet…
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