theology

290 | Percolating on Faith | Culture the Holy Spirit

What is the relationship between theology and culture? Does the Holy Spirit work within cultures and churches that are not our own? Join Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith as they bring us another thought provoking conversation in our Percolating on Faith series.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith 

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283 | 2020 European Peace Colloquy

In response to the call of Jesus the peaceful One, Community of Christ Europe is holding a 2020 European Peace Colloquy. Andrew Bolton, Elray Henriksen, and Joey Williams provide an energetic overview of this multi-dimensional peace event delivered online over the course of four months. It’s free and it’s called Peaceful Humanity: A New Creation,…

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282 | Postmodernism and Faith | Kent Thompson

Having been birthed in modernism, the Restoration has now found itself in a postmodern world. Many folks are walking away from institutional religion and are open to finding truth wherever the can. How have Restoration denominations responded to this and what does it mean for Community of Christ? Today we are joined by PhD candidate,…

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281 | Percolating on Faith | Theological Education

Theological education has a long history in Community of Christ. Today we’re joined by Tony and Charmaine Chvala Smith who talk about that history and the impact theological education has had on the church.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala Smith  Download Transcript

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279 | Peace, Justice, and the Role of Conflict | Matt Frizzell

 Humans are often resistant to conflict, but what if working through conflict is the way to peace and justice? Join Matt Frizzell as he talks with Carla about the relationship between justice and conflict and how they can be used as tools to build the peaceable kingdom.  Host: Carla Long Guest: Matt Frizzell Download Transcript

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274 | No Filter | Eliza Horning

How does viewing the gospel through the lens of justice shape our response in making Christ’s mission our own? Eliza Horning candidly shares about the realities of being a bisexual, trans, Christian woman today on Project Zion Podcast.  Host: Brittany MangelsonGuest: Eliza Horning Download Transcript

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272  | Percolating on Faith | God Shots | Christian Approaches to Interfaith Relations

Today we have another installment in our God Shot’s series where we take a deep dive into systematic theology. Using Daniel Migliore’s book, Faith Seeking Understanding, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith help us understand Christian’s responsibility to dialogue and have relationships with other faiths.  Host: Carla Long Guests: Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith  Download Transcript

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264 | God Shots | Christian Hope

Today we have another installment in our God Shot’s series where we take a deep dive into systematic theology. Using Daniel Migliore’s book, Faith Seeking Understanding, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith take us through the concept of eschatology or Christian hope. Host: Carla Long Guests: Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith Download Transcript

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ES 61 | Coffee Connect | The Promise of Resurrection

What insights can be gained when the worry and concern Mary Magdalene experienced over her friend Jesus become a reality of our own? On today’s episode of Coffee Connect, Linda shares a personal story of Easter. Download Transcript

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241 | God Shots | Percolating on Faith | The Church

What is the Christian Church? Why is it important for Christians to meet together in fellowship and worship? As part of our God Shots series, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith discuss various models the church can be and it’s theological purpose as they explore the term, ecclesiology. Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Download…

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