Episodios

  • 858 | Coffee to Go | Proper 7 | Year C
    Jun 22 2025

    Change is often hard and even uncomfortable. It can also be threatening when someone else’s change for the better makes us look bad, or when the change challenges our own sense of power and/or control. In this episode of Coffee to Go, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore the Gospel of Luke's account of Jesus healing a demon-possessed man, highlighting the political and social implications of Jesus' actions and emphasizing the importance of recognizing and challenging oppressive systems.


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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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    20 m
  • 857 | Chai Can't Even | Bren Williams' Story
    Jun 20 2025

    Although the church ought to always be a place of healing and renewal, we are all human, and pain and struggle sometimes manifest themselves in our lives as a result of the church. In this episode of Chai Can’t Even, we hear from Bren Williams, a lifelong church member and certified hypnosis professional, who shares her transformative journey in the Community of Christ with host, Blake Smith. Bren’s story is one of heartbreak and healing. It’s also a story of continual transformation, not unlike that which the Church has experienced since its beginning.

    If you’d like to contact Bren, you can reach her through her website, www.awakenhypnosis.com or by phone at 480.493.2473.


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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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    59 m
  • 856 | What's Brewing | Dream with Me | Matt Frizzell
    Jun 17 2025

    Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference has come and gone, but the excitement and challenge felt by those gathered has not yet waned. In the quiet moments after the “storm” of Conference, newly ordained Apostle, Matt Frizzell, sat in his new office reflecting on what had taken place and what it meant for him ... and for us ... as we move into the future. In this special episode of What’s Brewing, Matt asks us to dream with him. Imagine what we can accomplish in this world if we first choose to dream... and then make that dream a reality.

    Find the original blog post here.


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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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    7 m
  • 855 | Coffee to Go | Trinity Sunday | Year C
    Jun 15 2025

    Scholars have been working for centuries to figure out the Trinity, so don’t feel discouraged if the topic makes you scratch your head in wonder. You are not alone. Karin and Blake don’t have the answers, but they do offer a couple of things to help you navigate through this week in the lectionary. There is a light at the end of the tunnel... or maybe it’s just a little light in the darkness. Either way, there’s a blessing in it for you.


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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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    15 m
  • 854 | Coffee Buzz | Ministry for Dummies Cross Post | A Conversation with Stassi Cramm
    Jun 13 2025

    Grab your favorite podcast coffee cup, pull up a chair and settle in. This episode of Coffee Buzz, featuring a cross-post from the Ministry for Dummies hosts, Jacob Ross and Humberto Tinsman is full of great stuff. Join them as they sit down with then Community of Christ President-Prophet designate, Stassi Cramm, for an in-depth conversation dealing with tough topics and exciting possibilities. You’ll hear answers to questions that continue to circulate around the church, and you’ll be challenged to consider a few questions of your own. Most importantly, you’ll be reminded of how important it is to face the future while engaging Christ’s mission ... together.

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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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  • 853 | What's Brewing Re-post | Supporting PRIDE as a Church
    Jun 10 2025

    In honor of PRIDE month, we’re bringing back this What’s Brewing episode featuring some very recognizable names at Project Zion Podcast. Both the host, Carla Long, and all of the guests, Karin Peter, Blaire White, and Tyler Marz are serving in new roles with the Community of Christ since this episode first aired on May 17, 2022. Not only that, Harmony has been training more and more congregations to become fully welcoming and affirming spaces for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. There’s no better time than the present to learn about PRIDE and how you can be supportive.

    For more information on Harmony’s Welcoming and Affirming Program, visit harmony.lgbt or listen to:

    • 381 | PRIDE with Harmony
    • 537 | What’s Brewing | Harmony
    • 709 | What’s Brewing Live Event: The Road to Welcoming and Affirming


    Books Mentioned in this episode:

    • Touched by Grace: LGBT Stories in Community of Christ by William “Bill” Russell
    • Touched by Grace: LGBT Stories in Community of Christ by David Howard


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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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    50 m
  • 852 | Coffee to Go | Pentecost Sunday | Year C
    Jun 8 2025

    On this first Sunday after the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference, where many have experienced a “Pentecost” experience in the coming together of people from many nations, cultures, and languages... we celebrate Pentecost. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a dive into the Pentecost passage from the Book of Acts. Imagine yourself in the place of those who gathered from all over to hear the message of love and inclusion, and explore how you can carry that into the places you live and serve.

    Other episodes on Pentecost:

    • 76 | Common Grounds | Pentecost
    • 586 | Coffee to Go | Pentecost
    • 710 | Coffee to Go | Pentecost Sunday
    • ES 37 | Cuppa Joe | Pentecost


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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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    21 m
  • 852 | What's Brewing | Hope is Here | 2025 World Conference
    Jun 6 2025

    Hope is here! For this special What’s Brewing episode, we join the Thursday night First Presidency Worship of the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference, where we hear a message of hope in celebration of all that has taken place in the days leading up to this worship as well as the call into the future. You’ll hear the inspiring words from the newly ordained First Presidency and other leaders as they lead us into hope-filled action.


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    Intro and Outro music used with permission:

    “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

    “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

    All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

    NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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