theology

357 | Percolating on Faith | F. Henry Edwards

F. Henry Edwards had a significant impact on Community of Christ. He became an apostle at 25 and had a vision for the church that helped bring us to where we are today. Join our Percolating on Faith regulars as they take a look at the life and theological legacy of F. Henry Edwards.  Host:…

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350 | Percolating on Faith | Marietta Walker and Fred M Smith

Percolating on Faith is taking a look at theologians in Community of Christ! Today we’re focusing on Marietta Walker and Fred M Smith. Although their relationship was complicated, both Marietta and Fred M had a passionate heart for those on the margins of society and each helped shape who Community of Christ is today.  Host:…

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346 | What’s Brewing | Online Ordination

Even during a global pandemic, mission moves forward. In October 2020, the First Presidency released a document with guidelines for how the church can share in sacramental ministry even when in-person contact is not possible. Today on the podcast, we are joined with five priesthood members that had their ordinations online. Can we still have…

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334 | Percolating on Faith | Introduction to Community of Christ Theologians

Percolating on Faith is bringing us a series of podcasts looking at theologians in Community of Christ. In this introduction episode, Tony and Charmaine give us basic definitions of theology and who they consider to be influential theologians in the church.  Host: Carla LongGuest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Download Transcript

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315 | Toward the Peaceful One | Matt Frizzell

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. Matt’s article is titled “Jesus Christ in Restoration Perspective” Click here to read Matt’s article, “Jesus Christ in Restoration Perspective”Click…

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310 | Cuppa Joe | Rock Fremont

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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309 | Percolating on Faith | Being Awakened by the Pandemic

What is Community of Christ’s theological response to Covid-19? What is being born in the church and who will we be when we can all safely gather again? Our favorite theologians Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith share their reflections on how the pandemic is shaping us as a society and as a church.  Host: Carla LongGuests:…

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307 | Grounds for Peace | Making Soldiers out of Children: Is there Space For Peace in Schools | Ellis Brooks

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Ellis Brooks to expand on his presentation, “Making Soldiers out of Children: Is there Space For Peace in Schools?” Having worked as a teacher and a campaigner, Ellis Brooks has been delivering peace education…

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297 | Church History Principles and Q&A | Lach Mackay and Barbara Walden

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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293 | Coffee Buzz | Finding Hope During Coronavirus

Stassi Cramm, member of Community of Christ’s First Presidency, wrote her doctoral dissertation on hope. Today on Coffee Buzz, she shares about her research and explains how hope is not empty optimism, but that it is possible to find hope in the midst of troubling times. Host: Lindaa BoothGuest: Stassi Cramm Download Transcript

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