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Candid conversations with Community of Christ First Presidency about all the latest happenings in the church and in the world. Usually posted the last Monday of each month, host Linda Booth spends an hour with one of these three visionary leaders, each offering personal insights, prophetic reflections, and inspiring stories. You’ll be glad you did.
The Divine presence is not limited to our spatial confines. At the recent Community of Christ World Conference, technology provided opportunity for the community to experience that first-hand as we gathered in places around the globe to share in worship, fellowship and legislative sessions. In all the places we gathered, the Spirit was present in...Source
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...Source
Issues that threaten the very heart of what we hold dear in Community of Christ also work to divide us as a people committed to following Jesus Christ, the peaceful one. The worst thing we can do is give in to the temptation to stop talking, stop listening and go our own ways. In this cross-post from Witness the Word, President Designate Stassi Cramm, shares a critical message in which she challenges the church to remain in the conversation ... to talk it out. It’s time to courageously challenge the very things that challenge our efforts to be agents of peace, reconciliation, and healing of the spirit.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.
Violence in our world is not new, and neither is the conversation about non-violence in Community of Christ! In the special episode of Coffee Buzz, host Apostle Robin Linkhart sits down with Prophet President Steve Veazey and Prophet President Designate Stassi Cramm for an in-depth conversation about the recently released draft statement on non-violence. The First Presidency hopes that there will be broad participation in the ongoing conversation so that the World Conference 2025 delegates may consider adopting a final statement representative of the diverse perspectives of a global church. What can you do? First, listen to the podcast. Second, read and prayerfully consider the draft statement. Then, give your feedback in the survey!Download Transcript
Get info about the statement and survey.
More from President Steve Veazey:
- 5 | An Interview with Stephen Veazey
- 5A | Bonus Audio with Stephen Veazey
- 16 | Q&A session with the SLC congregation
- 239 | The Enduring Principles
- 302 | Systemic Racism
- 313 | Peaceful Humanity - New Creation
More from President Designate Stassi Cramm:
- 55 | Personal Story
- 654 | Update
- 451 | Faithful Disagreement
Important Dates:
- World Conference: 30 May-6 June 2025
- Peace Colloquy: 16-18 October 2026
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.
In this special Project Zion Podcast Christmas edition, Community of Christ President Scott Murphy and Prophet President Steven Veazey, share treasured Christmas memories and cherished family traditions from the time they were children until now as parents and grandparents. Our host Linda Booth also shares some favorite Christmas moments. Today's podcast features excerpts from full-length Coffee Buzz episodes, originally posted in December 2021 and December 2020. Sit back with your favorite cup of Christmas cocoa, and enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane with Scott, Steve and Linda. You'll be glad you did.
Here is the information for the individual full-length episodes:
440 | Coffee Buzz | Advent Reflections from Scott Murphy
331 | Coffee Buzz | Christmas with President Veazey 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.
Coffee Buzz is back with this latest episode in which host Carla Long sits down with long-time friend and former roommate, President Stassi Cramm, to talk about her shift from a double leadership role to serving solely in the First Presidency, and why that matters for the church going forward. Hear first-hand about her confidence in the new Presiding Bishopric and her deep sense of hope for the church … even though she admits that the journey ahead will be difficult at times. We at Project Zion have no doubt that you will finish this episode with a renewed confidence of your own as this conversation is highly caffeinated (full of inspiration and hope).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.
President Stassi Cramm shares candid, important updates about Community of Christ's finances. Our ability to live out Christ's mission is dependent on the generosity of members and friends of the church, and we hope you will take the time to consider how you can join in sharing Christ's peace with the world.
You can find the June 2022 financial update here: https://bit.ly/38Zf4M5
Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm
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Three years after World Conference 2019, President Veazey shares reflections on his closing sermon that invited the church to imagine and participate in building peaceful humanity. President Veazey explores challenges to creating peaceful humanity as well as how our guiding question, "Are we following Jesus, the peaceful One?" can help bridge that gap.
Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steven Veazey
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As Community of Christ moves toward World Conference, President Stassi Cramm gives an update on the online worldwide worship happening this June and how the First Presidency is engaging in the conversation on nonviolence.
Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm
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Community of Christ's First Presidency are stewards and advocates for the mission of the church. This month on Coffee Buzz, President Veazey shares the focus and top priorities of World Church leadership and how they are encouraging disciples to live out Christ's mission in their local context.
Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey
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President Scott Murphy shares reflections on Advent and how the story of Christmas brings him hope and a resolve to live Christ's mission every day.
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Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy
First Presidency member Stassi Cramm sits down with Linda Booth to talk about the new digital landscape of Community of Christ, Giving Tuesday, and how she sees gratitude as an important part of her discipleship.
Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm
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This month's Coffee Buzz is a conversation with Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey. President Veazey shares some updates on the discernment process and how Community of Christ is being called into the future.
Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey
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Grab your favorite brew and listen in about the life and ministry of President Scott Murphy. Scott shares stories from his youth, his growing call to ministry, and some of the opportunities he's had to serve Community of Christ in various roles.
Host: Linda Booth Guest: Scott Murphy
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Community of Christ recently sent a survey to over 15,000 individuals about their generosity to local and worldwide mission tithes. Today on the podcast, Stassi Cramm goes over the results of that survey and shares what gives her hope in the midst of challenging times.
Host: Linda Booth Guest: Stassi Cramm
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Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Steve Veazey share the story of his life as a youngster in Paris Tennessee all the way through to his current role as Prophet-President of Community of Christ. Grab a cup of your favorite caffeine and settle in as Steve tells stories from each chapter of his life.
Host: Linda Booth
Guest: Stephen Veazey
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