When thinking about founders of the Reorganization, names like Joseph Smith III, Emma Smith, or William Marks often come to mind. Today, historian Mark Scherer introduces us to Jason Briggs, a key historical figure who laid important groundwork for the Reorganization. Mark discusses his mission trip to Salt Lake City as well as what eventually…
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Why would the Joseph Smith story resonate with a young gay teen in the United Church of Christ? Captivated by a story of a boy with questions and searching for belonging, UCC Pastor Rock Fremont shares his interest in and respect for Community of Christ. Host: Karin PeterGuest: Rock Freemont Download Transcript
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A special PZP spotlight series featuring interviews with all the authors exploring the guiding question: “Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful One?” in a Herald magazine article series running June/July 2020 – April/May 2021. Ron’s article is titled “Looking Back to See Ahead.” Click here to read Ron’s article, “Looking Back to See Ahead.” Click…
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Mahonri Stewart, playwright, educator, and published writer shares his story of finding deep connection with David Hyrum Smith and the rest of the Smith family as he wrote his play, The Fading Flower. Through his exploring of church history, he became drawn to Community of Christ and the focus on continuing revelation. Mahonri has plans…
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Where does Community of Christ get our priesthood authority? What about the larger Restoration movement? What about Christianity as a whole? Restoration scholar and Seventy, John Hamer, joins Carla to answer these questions and more! Host: Carla Long Guest: John Hamer Download Transcript
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What do you do when a terrific class runs out of time to answer all the questions? You do a follow up interview with Project Zion Podcast. Historians Barbara Walden and Lachlan Mackay tackle a long list of questions still in the queue at the conclusion of their class exploration of Restoration History thru the…
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This podcast features an engaging class and dynamic Q and A focused on the Community of Christ Church History Principles and the exploration of Restoration history. Originally provided as part of Salt Lake City Community of Christ annual 2020 Sunstone Sunday Invitational. Don’t miss the follow up PZP interview with these church historians featuring all…
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Project Zion Podcast is teaming up with Smith College Professor, David Howlett, to release a series of podcasts his student created on women’s ordination in Community of Christ. This episode features women reflecting on ministry in settings outside the local–conferences, retreats, international leaders gatherings, teaching at a seminary, and leadership of denominational bodies. Featured interviewees:…
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Sunstone 2020 is going digital this year! They symposium will take place July 29th-August 2nd. Listen in as Sunstone Executive Director Lindsay Hansen Park shares about the history of the symposium, what to expect this year, and how Community of Christ is involved. Register today! Host: Karin PeterGuest: Lindsay Hansen Park Download Transcript
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Project Zion Podcast is teaming up with Smith College Professor, David Howlett, to release a series of podcasts his student created on women’s ordination in Community of Christ. This episode features the stories of when women knew they were called to serve in the priesthood; the actual ordination process; and the challenges our interviewees faced…
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