Best Project Zion Podcasts (2025)

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852 | Coffee to Go | Pentecost Sunday | Year C 21:12

4h ago21:12

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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 …

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852 | What's Brewing | Hope is Here | 2025 World Conference 1:00:09

4h ago1:00:09

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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 n…

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Unabomber - Genius Turned Killer, Part 1 | Profiling Evil 23:47

1h ago23:47

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Ted Kaczynski wasn’t just a criminal—he was a self-proclaimed revolutionary waging war against modern civilization. Over 17 years, he orchestrated a nationwide bombing campaign, targeting universities, airlines, and corporate figures. But before he was the Unabomber, he was a child prodigy, a Harvard graduate, and a professor. What drove him to tur…

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Pentecost and the Expected Unexpected Spirit (Re-Release) 35:37

4d ago35:37

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The story of Pentecost in Acts 2 is brimming with rich imagery and hyperlinks from the Hebrew Bible. God’s Spirit dramatically fills a house of Jesus’ followers like a wind, and fire burns over the disciples' heads as they begin speaking languages from across the known world! What is happening here, and how is it a fulfillment of God’s promises? In…

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She Married a Convicted Killer and Died Alone in a Prison Conjugal Visit. How Was This Allowed? 32:42

3h ago32:42

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In a shocking and heartbreaking case that raises serious questions about prison policies, 62-year-old Stephanie Dowells, an accomplished businesswoman, mother, and woman of faith, was strangled to death during an unsupervised conjugal visit at Mule Creek State Prison in California. Her husband? David Brinson, a man serving four consecutive life sen…

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A48 | Awaken to God's Presence | Pride 5:42

3h ago5:42

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This episode of Awaken to God’s Presence offers a guided practice for connecting with the divine during troubled times. Host Robin Linkhart leads listeners in a prayer recognizing Pride Month, which honors the LGBTQ community and its contributions. The prayer asks for courage to be true to oneself, love and acceptance of neighbors, and justice and …

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Saints, Sinners, and a Smoking Gun, the Attempted Murder of Brandon Boudreaux | Profiling Evil 40:36

22h ago40:36

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Just when you thought Lori Vallow Daybell’s story was over, she resurfaces—this time in Arizona, where prosecutors say she conspired with her brother Alex Cox to kill Brandon Boudreaux. No talk of divine prophecy this time—just cold, calculated planning. In this comprehensive episode, we break down Lori’s courtroom behavior in past murder trials—an…

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How Did the New Testament Come to Be? 1:08:15

3d ago1:08:15

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How the Bible Was Formed E4 — In the last three episodes of this short series, we focused on the formation of the Hebrew Bible, or the Old Testament. We also talked about other works of literature from the Second Temple period, known collectively as the Deuterocanon or Apocrypha. Today, we’ll finally explore yet another collection of Second Temple …

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Lori Daybell Still Has a Fool for an Attorney, the Circus Continues | Profiling Evil 36:56

2d ago36:56

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In this video, we delve into the recent pretrial hearing where Lori Vallow Daybell attempted to challenge the state’s use of aggravating factors in her sentencing. Representing herself, Lori’s motion was denied by Judge Justin Beresky, who clarified the legal procedures surrounding aggravating factors and their role in the sentencing phase. We also…

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851 | Coffee to Go | Ascension Sunday | Year C 14:46

2d ago14:46

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It’s time to get some new “clothes.” Who doesn’t like that? Right? But there’s a small catch... we have to wait a little bit. Just stay here and wait, Jesus says ... until you are clothed in the Holy Spirit. The reality is that we could all use an excuse to get a little rest. It is in resting that we are able to receive the blessing of the Spirit's…

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Karen Read Murder Trial: Where Science and Emotion Coll 54:46

4d ago54:46

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Day 21 of the Karen Read murder trial brought a wave of compelling forensic evidence. Dr. Judson Welcher, a biomechanics expert, methodically aligned John O’Keefe’s injuries to the physical structure of Karen Read’s Lexus. From paint transfer tests and GPS analysis to reverse trajectories and alcohol impairment science, his testimony may have chang…

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850 | What's Brewing | Citizen Diplomacy/Peace Builders 42:02

4d ago42:02

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In a world where everything from busy schedules to geographical expanses separates us from each other, the power of personal, one-to-one relationships to build respect and enhance our perceived value of those considered “other” is indisputable. Enter Peace Builders, an extension of the concept of citizen diplomacy being explored in new and exciting…

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Man Held Captive for 20 YEARS by His Mother – The Shocking Sullivan Case Exposed! | Profiling Evil 33:52

7d ago33:52

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A 32-year-old man was held hostage for over two decades by his own mother in Waterbury, Connecticut. After years of starvation, isolation, and psychological control, he made a desperate escape attempt by setting his room on fire! This shocking case reveals dangerous loopholes in homeschooling and child welfare laws that allowed this horror to go un…

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849 | Nice to Matcha | Adam Bouverette | Director of Human Resources 35:57

7d ago35:57

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Administrative role or ministry ... or both. They do call it Human Resource Ministries after all. In this episode of Nice to Matcha, host Robin Linkhart sits down with Community of Christ’s new Director of Human Resource Ministries, Adam Bouverette. First ordained in high school, Adam has served in many ministry roles while honing his administrativ…

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When Was the Hebrew Bible Finished? 1:05:01

8d ago1:05:01

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How the Bible Was Formed E3 — Today, most Bibles are a single book that’s easy to carry and flip through. But the Bible started as an assortment of scrolls, bound together into a collection. The Hebrew Bible—or the Old Testament—went through a centuries-long, iterative development process with a variety of scribes and prophets. It didn’t come into …

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Karen Read, Guilt by Evidence or Doubt by Design? | Profiling Evil 34:16

9d ago34:16

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As the Commonwealth lays out its case against Karen Read—complete with DNA evidence, digital data, physical trauma, and her own alleged confessions—questions continue to mount about whether the investigation itself is what may derail a conviction. In this episode, we explore the forensic science behind the mitochondrial DNA match to John O’Keefe, t…

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Karen Read Trial, How One Hair Survived the Ride. Is Commonwealth Listening? | Profiling Evil 29:18

9d ago29:18

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In the Karen Read murder trial, a single strand of hair found clinging to the broken rear bumper of her SUV has ignited fierce debate. Could a hair really survive a 30-mile journey at highway speeds through snow and ice? In this episode of Profiling Evil, we unpack the science of airflow, forensic recovery, and the aerodynamic phenomenon known as t…

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848 | Coffee to Go | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Year C 15:15

9d ago15:15

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We could all use a little reminding every once in a while. In the midst of chaos and hectic schedules, the call to do something uncomfortable is easily shrugged off with extremely relevant rationalizations as to why we can’t. That’s why Jesus promised an advocate. Unfortunately, however, the advocate of whom he spoke is not there to speak on our be…

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847 | Say What?! | 2025 World Conference Resolutions | G-10 41:28

11d ago41:28

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“It's easy to throw up our hands and say it's bigger than what we can do,” says this "Say What?!" episode's guest, Rick Bunch. Join hosts Mary Anne and Kassie for a close look at G-10, the resolution submitted by the Community of Christ Earth Stewardship team for consideration at the 2025 World Conference. In this episode, Rick Bunch provides a lit…

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Husband and the Hitman Murder-for-Hire Gone Wrong! 34:05

14d ago34:05

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A millionaire businesswoman, a bitter divorce, and a $286,000 murder-for-hire plot—this case has all the makings of a crime thriller, except it’s terrifyingly real. On January 10, 2025, Yesenia “Jessica” Torres was gunned down in broad daylight outside her favorite burger spot in San Bernardino. Authorities say this was no random attack—her estrang…

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846 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation Winter Book Series | Second Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality | Matthew Harris 50:50

14d ago50:50

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Systemic Racism isn’t a popular or comfortable topic, and it’s not just limited to the secular world. Unfortunately, history shows that the Church universal has not been immune to its grasp, and neither have the Restoration traditions. Join Cuppa Joe host Wendy Eaton as she sits down with Matthew Harris to talk about insights from his most recent b…

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S2E9 - Subnet 44 Score w/ Max 1:01:22

15d ago1:01:22

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Max joins from Subnet 44 Score to discuss the innovative approaches being taken by his team in the realm of computer vision and artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of sports analytics. We touch on self-supervised learning, the challenges of data annotation, and the mechanisms in place to incentivize miners in Bittensor. We also cov…

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How Was the Hebrew Bible Written? 1:03:20

15d ago1:03:20

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How the Bible Was Formed E2 — The Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, is a collection of 24 scrolls, passed down for generations, that tells the long, complicated story of ancient Israel. But who wrote these scrolls, and how did they come together in their final form? And how do we understand the claim that these books are the very voice of God? In th…

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845 | Coffee to Go | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Year C 17:42

16d ago17:42

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It is perhaps one of the easiest commandments to speak, and yet one of the hardest to put into action. We live in a world where it seems to have become easier to build walls than to sit and listen to one another... much less love one another. In many arenas, people are attempting to define diversity as a bad thing. The idea of unity in diversity, t…

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The Autopsy Speaks, Dog or Deadly Diva? | Profiling Evil 29:53

18d ago29:53

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What really happened the night Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found lifeless in the snow? The headlines spun a dozen theories, but the truth may lie in what the autopsy reveals. Two medical examiners, black box vehicle data, and a chilling pattern of injuries paint a picture far more damning—and far more human—than rumor and speculation. In…

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844 | Nice to Matcha | Leslie Pascua | President of Seventy Designate 39:53

18d ago39:53

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From a childhood lived in poverty to the heights of hope and service to others comes another outstanding minister called to join the Quorum of Presidents of Seventy in Community of Christ. Join host Blake Smith for an inspiring conversation in which Leslie Pascua shares the testimony of his journey to this place in his spiritual life. Hear how his …

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843 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Winter Book Series | Come Up Hither to Zion 31:32

21d ago31:32

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From tavern keeper to prominent figure in Restoration history, William Marks is the focus of this episode of Cuppa Joe. Host Wendy Eaton sits down with Cheryl Bruno and John Dinger, co-authors of Come Up Hither to Zion: William Marks and the Mormon Concept of Gathering, to hear a little more about what they learned while researching Marks’ life. Se…

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How'd a Hawaiian Ghost Town End Up in Utah Desert? | Profiling Evil 21:35

22d ago21:35

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Nestled in the unforgiving Skull Valley, Utah, the ghost town of Iosepa tells an incredible story of perseverance, faith, and resilience. In the late 19th century, a group of Polynesian pioneers left the lush landscapes of Hawai’i to build a new life in the western desert. Against all odds, they thrived, creating a community that once won Utah’s aw…

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What Is the Deuterocanon or Apocrypha? 57:33

22d ago57:33

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How the Bible Was Formed E1 — If you’ve ever compared a Protestant Bible to a Catholic Bible, you may notice some additional books in the Catholic Bible, such as Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, etc. These books, called the Deuterocanon by Catholics and the Apocrypha by Protestants, are Jewish Literature from the period after the Babylonian exile …

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842 | Coffee to Go | Fourth Sunday of Easter | Year C 15:19

28d ago15:19

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Who doesn’t like a good festival ... especially one that calls for renewal? No doubt, we could all use a little time for renewal. Well, this week’s episode of Coffee to Go finds us in the Gospel According to John, and it’s time for a festival of renewal. Unfortunately, this time of renewal isn’t about taking a day off, it’s about renewing your comm…

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Lori Daybell Plotting and Preaching Post Conviction | Profiling Evil 39:49

24d ago39:49

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In this explosive Profiling Evil breakdown, we tear apart Lori Vallow Daybell’s stunning interview with True Crime Arizona after her conviction for conspiracy to commit murder. From claiming divine authority to blaming the entire legal system, Lori revealed more about her dangerous delusions than she intended. We expose her attempts to preach from …

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841 | Say What?! | World Conference Worship 35:56

25d ago35:56

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Diverse, inclusive, multi-cultural, multi-lingual, spiritual, joyful, contemplative. Who knew worship could be all these things and more? In this episode of Say What?, hosts Mary Anne and Kassie sit down with Tyler Marz to talk about all of the ins and outs of worship at World Conference. Here, we get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to ma…

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Richard Allen, Monster or Mythology? | Profiling Evil 19:30

27d ago19:30

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In the ancient ruins of Delphi, Greece — where people once sought the voice of the gods — I reflect on the recently resolved case in Delphi, Indiana. Richard Allen has been found guilty of murdering Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Still, many claim he was framed. Join me as we explore what was proven in court, what was whispered in myth, and w…

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Alisa Petrov Vanished at 15, Grooming or Coincidence? What Every Parent Should Know! | ProfilingEvil 37:13

28d ago37:13

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Alisa Petrov was just 15 years old when she vanished from South Jordan, Utah—leaving behind a chilling digital trail and a desperate family searching for answers. As investigators uncover a web of adult men from multiple states who were grooming her online, we ask the hard questions: Was this a coordinated human trafficking operation? Did Alisa eve…

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Soldier Murdered But No Body? The Case Against Jennifer Gledhill | Profiling Evil 45:21

28d ago45:21

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Jennifer Gledhill is accused of murdering her husband, Matthew Johnson, in September 2024, yet his body has never been found. In this deep dive, we examine the power of circumstantial evidence in cases like this—where every forensic clue, GPS data point, and behavioral pattern helps build a case for conviction. We’ll break down the detailed timelin…

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A47 | Awaken to God's Presence | Blessing the Body 8:15

28d ago8:15

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There are times when we take our bodies for granted... abusing them with lengthy to-do lists of tasks that test the limits of our capacity. We go about our lives as if the “vessels” we have been given are unshakable, unbreakable, and without limits. How often to we thank others for the things they do for us, yet forget to take time to thank our bod…

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How Are the Passover and Yom Kippur Lambs Connected? 1:07:28

1M ago1:07:28

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The Exodus Way Q+R (E14) — What birth imagery do we find in Exodus? Are there hyperlinks elsewhere in the Bible that connect to Pharaoh’s hardened heart? And is the circumcision story with Zipporah and Moses’ son connected to Passover? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our Exodus Way series. Thank you to our audience for y…

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840 | Coffee to Go | Third Sunday of Easter | Year C 21:38

1M ago21:38

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What’s your “go-to” when you get stressed out? When things aren’t going your way, or when you’re feeling alone or lost, what, or where, brings you comfort? For Peter and the disciples, it was fishing. For some, it’s a hike in the mountains or a stroll on the beach. No matter where it is, Jesus meets us where we are. Join hosts Karin and Blake for a…

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839 | Coffee in the Swarm | Callie Dennis 19:44

1M ago19:44

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The spotlight is back on at Graceland University, and this time it’s shining on freshman and academic honors scholarship winner, Callie Dennis. Callie hails from the Liberty Street congregation in Independence, MO, and she has her eyes fixed on the goal. That said, she’s taking time to enjoy the Graceland experience and make it her own. Join hosts …

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Hunting Istanbul’s Severed-Leg Killer | Profiling Evil 37:37

1M ago37:37

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Walk with me through the heart of Istanbul as we retrace the chilling steps of the Severed-Leg Killer — a sadistic predator who turned one of the world’s busiest cities into his hunting ground. From the bustling Spice Bazaar to the shores of the Bosphorus, we explore the brutal clues he left behind, the victims who deserved justice, and the hauntin…

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The Seven Women Who Rescued Moses—and Israel 54:54

1M ago54:54

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The Exodus Way E13 (Bonus Interview) — The exodus from Egypt was a foundational story for ancient Israel, but without a special group of seven often overlooked women, the exodus would have never happened! In this episode, Jon and Tim have a conversation with BibleProject Scholarship Fellow Tamara Knudson about the seven women in Exodus 1-4 who save…

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I Stood in Heaven… Then Shot My Husband? Lori Vallow’s Final Act | Profiling Evil 28:48

1M ago28:48

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Lori Vallow Daybell once claimed she stood in heaven—and didn’t want to come back. Now, as she stands trial for conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, she claims she’s been placed in prison by God to help other women inmates. Is this spiritual transformation genuine—or a carefully calculated move to survive the brutal reality of p…

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838 | Nice to Matcha | President of Seventy Designate | Sylvester Ochieng 43:57

1M ago43:57

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From a young age, Sylvester Ochieng’s parents gave him “a crystal clear knowledge about God in [his] life.” With a deep respect for a culture of prayer and a healthy reverence for God, Sylvester was well on his way to giving his life in service to God and to God’s children. In this episode of Nice to Matcha, join host Blake Smith as he listens to S…

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N.T. Wright Interview: Baptism and the Exodus Story 47:37

1M ago47:37

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The Exodus Way E12 (Bonus Interview) — If we come to the New Testament without much knowledge of the Hebrew Bible, we may think that baptism is just something that John the Baptist made up and Jesus carried on for new disciples. But there are multiple levels of meaning in this practice, including ritual purification, Israel’s passage through the Re…

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837 | Coffee to Go | Second Week of Easter | Year C 17:04

1M ago17:04

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Thomas, often referred to as ‘doubting Thomas,’ often gets a bum rap. He just wanted to have the same experience that everyone else had. He had an intimate relationship with Jesus and all he was asking for was a chance to see it for himself. We, too, have our own personal relationship with Christ and with the Divine. There is absolutely nothing wro…

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836 | Grounds for Peace | Israel, Palestine, and Zionism 1:15:27

1M ago1:15:27

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There’s way more to the conflict in Israel/Palestine than is covered in the daily news cycle. The real truth is eye-opening and gut-wrenching. In this episode of Grounds for Peace, host Robin Linkhart sits down with members of a Community of Christ peace delegation who traveled with Churches for Middle East Peace and saw firsthand the devastation a…

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Daybell's Final Act! Doomsday or Deliverance? | Profiling Evil 41:47

1M ago41:47

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Today, the Arizona courtroom becomes Lori Vallow Daybell’s final stage. Will she testify and risk cross-examination? Or will she rest her case without ever taking the stand? As Judge Justin Beresky prepares to instruct the jury, and the Prosecution builds toward a final argument, the stakes, and the legal reality Lori now faces, couldn’t be higher.…

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835 | Say What?! | 2025 World Conference Resolution G-2 | Affirming an Inclusive Zion in the Holy Land 39:26

1M ago39:26

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The word Zion has been an integral part of Community of Christ’s journey as a people, but now it is being used by others in ways that are confusing and contradictory. In this episode of Say What?, host Mary Anne and Kassie sit down with Steve Kellogg, member of the Community of Christ Peace and Justice Team, and author of 2025 World Conference Reso…

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Lori Daybell is Now Thinking, “Lawyering Is Harder Than It Looks!” | Profiling Evil 1:03:29

1M ago1:03:29

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Day 7 of the Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona murder trial was courtroom drama at its finest. The prosecution rested its case, and in a jaw-dropping move, Lori—representing herself—chose not to call a single witness. Instead, she delivered her own Rule 20 motion, arguing the state hadn’t proven its case. Then came the real show: her cross-examination of…

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Paul and the New Exodus People 44:33

1M ago44:33

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The Exodus Way E11 — After Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, his followers grew into a movement known simply as “The Way”—a new exodus people delivered from sin and death, following the narrow way of Jesus through the wilderness of our present world and awaiting entry into a promised new creation. The Apostle Paul is a central figure in th…

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