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The Swarm is the happening place on Graceland University campus. Host Mike Hoffman connects listeners with diverse students on the go who share the adventures of college life on the hill in Lamoni Iowa. Established in 1895 by Community of Christ, Graceland’s relationship with its sponsoring church, Community of Christ, runs deep. Graceland is grounded in the liberal arts and dedicated to providing the progressive academic needs of the 21st century student.
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...Source
It’s time for another episode of Coffee in the Swarm, and today’s guest comes from a “Long” line of Community of Christ members and Graceland alumni. From early on, Anna Long determined that she would probably go to Graceland. It was, after all, a regular topic of conversation at family meals and gatherings. And, her...Source
Aliyah and Mike are back in the Swarm at Graceland University, and this time they’re sitting down with senior, Ishbel Wilson. Ishbel hails from Independence, Missouri and the Liberty Street congregation where she established a strong foundation in the church. She’s continued her connection through various ministries at Graceland while working on a triple major....Source
Some people just can’t seem to get enough of Graceland University, and that’s because it is a safe place to explore who you are and who you want to become. Andrew Wolsey, the guest for this episode of Coffee in the Swarm is about to finish up six years at Graceland … four years as...Source
What do history, balloon animals, and crocheting have in common? They are areas of interest for the guest of this episode of Coffee in the Swarm. That’s right, it’s time to head back to “the Swarm” for a cup of coffee and a sit down with Nicole Sherer of Woodbine, IA. Get a sense of...Source
If the choice of where to go to school came down to Lamoni, IA or Boston, MA, which would you choose? Big city folks might quickly say Boston, but one ought not to rule out Lamoni and the Graceland experience. In this episode of Coffee in the Swarm, co-hosts Aliyah Farrell and Mike Hoffman sit...Source
Graceland is back in session, and PZP is back in the Swarm. In this episode of Coffee in the Swarm co-hosts, Aliyah Farrell and Mike Hoffman, sit down with Danny Dennis. Growing up in the Liberty Street congregation in Independence, MO, the church has always been an important part of Danny’s life ... even though he admits, he didn’t always go by his own choosing. Not to worry, he’s grateful for it now, and grateful for his time at Graceland, where he has been very involved in campus life ... especially Campus Ministries. Grab a cup and take a few minutes for some Coffee in the Swarm. Download Transcript
Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!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.
What do food trucks and children’s books have in common? They are both interests, and potential career choices, for the latest guest on Coffee in the Swarm, Talina Sepulveda. Hailing from Colorado and experiencing her first semester at Graceland, Talina agreed to sit down with hosts Aliyah Farrell, Christian Biwott, and Mike Hoffman to talk about her experience at Graceland as well as her hopes and dreams for herself and for the church going into the future. Download Transcript
Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!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.
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.Download Transcript
Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!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.
A shining star from Independence who, by today has actually graduated from Graceland, but is still close by, joins Aliyah, Levi, and Mike in this episode of Coffee in the Swarm. Grab your coffee and sit down to hear from Katie Bover, and how her Graceland experience has been a continuation and an affirmation of her connection to Community of Christ. Download Transcript
Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!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.
Did you know that some people go to Graceland to get married? Well, it was high on the list for today’s guest on Coffee in the Swarm... and apparently for his grandma. That’s right, It’s time for another episode of Coffee in the Swarm, and this time the whole team is on the scene. Join co-hosts, Aliyah Farrell and Levi Triplett, along with Campus Minister, Mike Hoffman, as they get Freshman Christian Biwott to share a little bit about himself and his hopes for the church. NOTE: As of this recording, Christian is still single!!Download Transcript
Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!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.
Life in a small town is only boring if you let it be. Take Lamoni, Iowa and Graceland University. In this episode of Coffee in the Swarm, guest Savanah Marshall gives us a glimpse of all the ways you can fill your time with things that make a difference in your life and in the lives of others. And... you don’t have to be a student athlete. Join cohosts Levi Triplett and Mike Hoffman for an energetic discussion as they help us get to know Savanah. You’ll get a sense of the excitement that comes from the chance to engage in community in ways not available in other university settings.Download Transcript
Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!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.
A new school year has kicked off, and it’s time to head back to The Swarm. In this first episode of the 2023-2024 school year, host Mike Hoffman sits down with co-hosts Aliyah Farrell and Levi Triplett to help us get to know them a little better. Aliyah and Levi are both first-year students and are very excited to join the Project Zion team at Graceland University. Grab your favorite beverage and listen in as we welcome Aliyah and Levi. Download Transcript
Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!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.
For some, the thought of getting “lost” in the masses is the preferred way to exist. But, for others, like Graceland University Freshman Addison Cole, a small university and a small-town atmosphere like Lamoni, IA is the perfect place to find one’s self. At Graceland, Addison has found a place where community is more important than competition, and personal integrity is more important than perfection. Join hosts Julie Wheaton and Mike Hoffman for a lively conversation with Addison in this episode of Coffee in the Swarm.
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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.
It’s time for another cup of coffee at Graceland University’s “The Swarm .” In this episode, you’ll meet Jocelyn Dailey from Campbellville, Ontario. Drawn to Graceland by previous family connections as well as her own experience of Graceland through SPECTACULAR, Jocelyn has found her place there. Jocelyn sits down with host, Mike Hoffman, to talk about her life at Graceland, and her experience growing up in the Community of Christ.
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Music composition, art and community take center stage in this episode of Coffee in the Swarm. Join co-hosts Julie Wheaton and Mike Hoffman as they sit down to chat with Adric Williams to get his take on life at Graceland. You’ll also hear about Adric’s “crazy idea” for using the church to create community and bring the community together to share their giftedness ... say what?!
HOSTS:Julie Wheaton and Mike Hoffman
GUEST: Adric Williams
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Pickleball, Afterglow, Physical Therapy, Band, Camp Sionito... just a few of the things that make Niko Farrell who he is. Join Mike Hoffman, Graceland Campus Minister, and cohost, Julie Wheaton, as they sit down with Niko and get to know him a little better. See what he has to say about the Graceland experience and his hopes for the church. And, don’t be surprised if you leave this episode craving some Chicken and Pickles.
Find out more about Graceland University and all they have to offer at: https://www.graceland.edu/
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Project Zion is back in the swarm! Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton sit down with Adam Sherer to hear about his Graceland experience and hopes for the future.
Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie WheatonGuest: Adam Sherer
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Project Zion Podcast is back in The Swarm at Graceland University. Emily Hill shares her involvement with campus ministries and what her plans are after she graduates.
Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton Guest: Emily Hill
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Mike Hoffman and his new co-host, Julie Wheaton, are in the Swarm with Graceland University student Kenzlee Frizzell. Kenzlee shares about her Graceland experience and her hopes for Community of Christ.
Host: Mike Hoffman and Julie Wheaton Guest: Kenzlee Frizzell
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Graceland senior, Grant Warner, is the 59th family member to attend the university. Leaving behind a legacy of his own after that much familial history might seem like a challenge, but today on Project Zion he sits down with Mike Hoffman to share how his Graceland experience is his own.
Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Grant Warner
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Today we're back in the Swarm at Graceland University where Conner Holben shares about his time in the theater department and being involved in campus ministries.
Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Conner Holben
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We're back in The Swarm at Graceland University! Listen as Lexie Frazier shares her experiences at Graceland and her hopes for Community of Christ.
Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Lexie Frazier
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Today Project Zion is back in The Swarm at Graceland University. This time we're sitting down with Graceland junior and Agape house president, Ben Long, to talk about his experiences in college, in Community of Christ, as well as his hopes for the future.
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Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Ben Long
Today we're back in the Swarm at Graceland University talking to Jullie Wheaton. Jullie is a music education major, plays volleyball, is in InSpire; Community of Christ's missional ministry practicum, and on the Academic Student Council representing her house, Shalom.
Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Jullie Wheaton
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Today's episode of Coffee in The Swarm was recorded IN the Swarm at Graceland University! Laura Harder, President of the Council of House Chaplains and one of the Graceland Student Government officers, sits down with Mike Hoffman to talk about life at Graceland and her hopes for the future of Community of Christ.
Host: Mike Hoffman Guest: Laura Harder
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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
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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 Hoffman Guest: Kinsey Collins, Molly Sharp, Santina Hernandez
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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 Hoffman Guest: Alecia Bennett
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