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Welcome to the Project Zion podcast. This podcast explores the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 79 Ratings

Welcome to the Project Zion podcast. This podcast explores the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world.

    708 | Coffee to Go | Ascension Sunday

    708 | Coffee to Go | Ascension Sunday

    Wait. Rest. Bless. Repeat. What if Ascension Sunday was about more than Jesus leaving to be with God? What if the disciples just needed a break ... a time to rest ... a time to make space for the coming of the Holy Spirit? Imagine how exhausted the disciples must have been, physically and emotionally following what we call Holy Week. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a conversation about the importance of rest so that we might have the capacity to receive the Holy Spirit who is to be our companion on this journey of discipleship.

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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.

    • 15 min
    707 | What's Brewing | 3G Food Pantry

    707 | What's Brewing | 3G Food Pantry

    This episode of What’s Brewing finds us out in Runnells, IA for “a party at the pantry.” In April 2021, Tami Enos-Borg and Bob Borg responded to God’s call in their lives by starting the 3G Food Pantry in Runnells, IA and they’ve never looked back. Join host, Blake Smith, as he sits down with Bob and Tami for an enthusiastic conversation about what they do and why they do it. Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss the party.  Start praying the mission prayer and listen for God to call you to start a “party” (a.k.a. mission) of your own.  
    Check out 3G Pantry on Facebook! 

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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.

    • 59 min
    A35 | Awaken to God's Presence | Communi-tea

    A35 | Awaken to God's Presence | Communi-tea

    In this episode of "Awaken to God's Presence," host Blake Smith guides listeners through a spiritual practice in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The episode features a poem entitled "Communi-tea: Our Stories" by Prasanta Verma, which celebrates the diversity and unity within the Asian American community. It encourages solidarity, inclusion, and the recognition of the worth of all persons, in line with the principles of the Community of Christ. Listeners are invited to reflect on the experiences of those who have been marginalized and to consider ways to welcome them into a beloved community.

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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.

    • 10 min
    706 | Coffee to Go | Sixth Sunday of Easter

    706 | Coffee to Go | Sixth Sunday of Easter

    Live, eat, breathe, speak, act in love toward one another ... even those who seem unlovable.  That’s a tall order, but that is what is expected of one who “journeys with Jesus.” Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for another week of “abiding.” Be prepared for a week of deep and abiding love. We’ve said it before and it bears saying again... “nobody said being a disciple would be easy.”  But don’t be discouraged.  We’re all in this together, and we can do it!! 

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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.

    • 14 min
    705 | Ministry for Dummies S1E2 | Camping (CROSS-POST)

    705 | Ministry for Dummies S1E2 | Camping (CROSS-POST)

    Jacob and Humberto are back and they’re keepin’ it real, in this cross-post from their new podcast, Ministry for Dummies. Jacob and Humberto joined Robin Linkhart in February 2024 to talk about the podcast and we promised to air some of the episodes here at PZP. And we’re nothing if not true to our word, so... grab your favorite cuppa joe and settle in for a conversation on camping between two good friends. Who knows, you might even find yourself reminiscing about some of your own youth camping days. 
    Don’t forget to check out ministryfordummies.org for more from Jacob and Humberto.

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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.

    • 40 min
    704 | Coffee in the Swarm | Cadence Sires

    704 | Coffee in the Swarm | Cadence Sires

    Aliyah, Christian, and Mike are back in the Swarm at Graceland University, and they’re sitting down with Iowa native, Cadence Sires. Grab your favorite cup of (fill in the blank) and settle in for this episode of Coffee in the Swarm. Get a glimpse into life at Graceland from the perspective of a first-year student who grew up in Community of Christ, and has wasted no time in getting involved on campus.

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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.

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
79 Ratings

79 Ratings

cofcmenno ,

Coffee buzz #485

An absolute must listen! Please take the time to listen and pass it on! Thank you. My soul has been stirred deeply

Iowa_Kingsley ,

Variety of topics, guests, & formats through the lens of Community of Christ

Project Zion does a great job at incorporating a variety of topics and guests into their episodes. That being said, some topics don’t speak to me like others do. Hosts and some guests try to clarify Community of Christ-specific terms and history, but others assume listeners are familiar with the denomination. Some episodes feel more scripted than others. I’ve pulled specific episodes more than once to share with others just because of how meaningful they were to me. I’d recommend this podcast to people interested in Community of Christ or people looking to host their own podcast but needing inspiration on the kinds of formats and topics their own podcast might take.

jessicastacey12 ,

Thank you!

You have helped me so much in my difficult faith transition! Thank you for all you do!

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