When we consider the deeper meaning of grace (beyond the prayer that one says before a meal), we cannot help but think of generosity. Grace is a gift from God offered without condition and without end. God’s generous gift of grace in our lives, in turn, evokes a deep sense of gratitude. In this episode…
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Goblins, Ghouls, and Ghosts … no way. Not on Project Zion Podcast. The only “Ghost” you’ll find talked about here is the Holy Ghost (a.k.a. Holy Spirit), which is anything but returning from the dead. The Holy Spirit is alive and well, and in this episode host Carla Long sits down with Director of Formation…
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With few exceptions, we all engage in several different communities as we travel through our daily lives. Community, after all, is simply a group of people with whom we share something in common (family, work environment, neighborhoods, church, etc.). Only we can say which of those communities are a blessing to us, and to which…
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Like the Apostle Paul, we sometimes find ourselves doing the very things we hate, even though we know better. Making responsible choices can get sidelined by spontaneous responses to the world around us. It’s certainly easier to make responsible choices when we have time to think them through. In today’s episode of “Awaken to God’s…
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Don’t you just love it when you run across a hidden gem that you forgot existed? Well, that’s what you’ll find in this episode of Holy Grounds. From deep within the Covid vaults comes this interview on Spiritual Formation with now President of the Council of Twelve, Mareva Arnaud Tchong. The interview was originally recorded…
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What is your worth in your eyes? In the eyes of others? In God’s eyes? Community of Christ upholds nine Enduring Principles, one of which is the Worth of All Persons. You are included in that “all.” Join host Wendy Brian for a guided meditation that will help you listen for God’s call in your…
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Community of Christ counts “Sacredness of Creation” as one of its Enduring Principles. We often hear exclamations noting creation’s beauty and the ways in which our lives are touched by it. But how often do we take the time to really take it in… to acknowledge the elements of fire, air, water, and earth…and, to…
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God loves all of God’s creation! ALL… No if, ands, or buts. Unfortunately, that is not always communicated and lived out in authentic, life-giving ways … especially to those In the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. For this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, and in recognition of Pride Month, host Robin Linkhart, leads listeners through a guided…
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Everything is spiritual… even donuts. Today’s episode of Holy Grounds, hosted by Robin Linkhart, celebrates the connection between donuts and spirituality while paying homage to National Donut Day. You’ll get a sense of the broad spectrum of spiritual practices, from Lectio Divina to baking biscuits, as guests Tyler Marz and Blake Smith share insights and…
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Gardens can be places of beauty and awe. Gardens of all types are places where new life springs forth, and where hope is realized. We are the gardens in which God plants seeds in preparation for what is to come. We are patches of soil that need preparing, and tending so that God’s dream can…
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