A new school year has kicked off, and it’s time to head back to The Swarm. In this first episode of the 2023-2024 school year, host Mike Hoffman sits down with co-hosts Aliyah Farrell and Levi Triplett to help us get to know them a little better. Aliyah and Levi are both first-year students and…
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To be in his presence was to be in the presence of true humility, gentle compassion, and prophetic courage. There is no shortage of stories about this man who touched, inspired and transformed the lives of so many. Unfortunately, we can’t tell them all. But, in this episode, host Blake Smith, along with special guests…
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This is the second in a series of four Project Zion Episodes honoring the memory of Wally B. Smith. This episode originally aired on September 4, 2019. Most members of Community of Christ are familiar with W. Wallace Smith and his son Wallace B Smith, who served as Presidents of Community of Christ, but we…
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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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