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412 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman

Today on Coffee In The Swarm, Mike revisits with Humberto Tinsman to get an update on his time was the graduate assistant for campus ministries at Graceland as well as his new role working for the Juan Tabo Congregation in the Rio Grande Mission Center. Guest: Humberto Tinsman Host: Mike Hoffman Download Transcript

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392 | Coffee in The Swarm | 2021 Graceland Reps

Each year Graceland University sends representatives to camps and reunions across the church to share about their experiences as Yellowjackets! Today, Mike Hoffman sits down with three of those Graceland Reps just before they venture out for a summer of sharing about their university.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Kinsey Collins, Molly Sharp, Santina Hernandez Download Transcript

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383 | Chai Can’t Even | Dan Gregory

Dan Gregory has served Community of Christ in a variety of roles. As a gay man who was employed by the church before the USA National Conference, he has faced difficult decisions surrounding ministry and life. Today on the podcast, Dan shares how his drive for justice and Christ’s mission of peace keeps him engaged…

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ES 86 | Coffee In the Swarm | Alecia Bennett

Today Mike Hoffman sits down with Graceland senior, Alecia Bennett. As a Black queer woman that hopes for more diversity in her communities, Alecia shares some experiences being at Graceland and being a member of Community of Christ.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Alecia Bennett Download Transcript

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ES 85 | Coffee in The Swarm | Megan Byrd

Megan Byrd, a convert to Community of Christ and Graceland University senior, shares her experiences in the church and at college. Majoring in allied health, Megan sees her future career goals in alignment with her values that also supported by her church community.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Megan Byrd Download Transcript

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ES 82 | Coffee in The Swarm | Andrew Wolsey

Today we’re sitting down with Andrew Wolsey who is in his second year at Graceland University. Andrew shares what the Graceland experience is like during Covid as well as his hopes for the future of the school and for Community of Christ.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Andrew Wolsey  Download Transcript

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ES 81 | Coffee in The Swarm | Casey Main

We’re sitting down with Graceland University student Casey Main to talk about the new Social Change major she helped bring to Graceland. Casey shares the process of getting the major approved and how she hopes it will help shape not only the university, but the church, and the world.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Casey Main  Download…

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ES 79 | Coffee in The Swarm | Georgia Seagraves

Coffee in The Swarm takes us into the lives of students at Graceland University. Today, senior Georgia Seagraves shares her reflections on Covid, racial injustice, intersectionality and how it all relates to our call to live out Christ’s mission.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Georgia Seagraves Download Transcript

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294 | Coffee in the Swarm | Natalie Harper

Graceland University student, Natalie Harper, has been involved with campus ministries, including being a student pastor. As she heads into her senior year she’s sharing her reflections on some of the conversations many students on campus are having. How is the pandemic impacting college life? What role does Graceland play in the discussion on racism?…

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284 | Coffee in The Swarm | Humberto Tinsman

Coffee in The Swarm is our new series with students from Graceland University. Today we’re talking to Humberto Tinsman, former campus minister, house president and future seminary student. Humberto shares about racial tension on campus and in the world, and how Covid-19 has impacted Graceland.  Host: Mike HoffmanGuest: Humberto Tinsman Download Transcript

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