Like Micah

Pastor Debbie chats with Frank Cordaro of the Catholic Worker House about his inspiring faith background and the very important work they does in our Des Moines community in this episode of Like Micah.

In this episode of Like Micah, Pastor Debbie and Rabbi Jordan Parr talk about the joy of Judaism, Christian misconceptions about Judaism, and the prophet Micah! Be sure to check out his podcast “Torah for Christians” and the song they discuss: "Miriam’s Song". 

In this episode of Like Micah, listen in on the conversation with Pastor Debbie and member Bryant Siefken to learn about his faith background and journey, what brought him and his family to Downtown Disciples, and what he appreciates about this special faith community.

Today we bring you Part 2 of the 2 Part conversation between DD member Gabriel Dos Santos and Pastor Debbie. In this episode, Gabriel shares his liberating experience of connecting with Downtown Disciples. {Last week he shared the challenges of being a Queer Christian growing up in Brazil in Episode 106, Part 1 of the conversation.}

Just in time for Pride Month: Part 1 of this compelling 2 Part conversation between DD member Gabriel Dos Santos and Pastor Debbie. Gabriel shares the challenges of being a Queer Christian growing up in Brazil. Next week we share his liberating experience of connecting with Downtown Disciples.

In this episode of our Like Micah podcast, we get to know more about Downtown Disciples leader Ashley Muff: her faith background and journey, struggles with theological ideas like free will, predestination and atonement theory, as well as a meaningful exploration with Pastor Debbie into a complicated passage in the book of Romans that is challenging for all.

Listen in to learn from Connie Ryan about her faith background, passion for social justice and work with Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in today's episode of Like Micah.

Pastor Debbie continues her conversation with Leah Vanden Bosch in today's episode of Like Micah.  Leah shares her personal history, struggles, and the abundant life she has found with her Planned Parenthood community. 

In today's episode, we learn from Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz about her life and background, the Jewish approach to reproductive rights and so much more about Judaism.

What do people of faith believe about reproductive rights, abortion access and sexuality? In this compelling and important Like Micah episode, Pastor Debbie Griffin speaks about faith and reproductive rights with Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz, Rev. Brigit Stevens, Connie Ryan from Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, and Leah Vanden Bosch from Planned Parenthood. To access the People’s Forum mentioned in this podcast go here.  For Pastor Debbie’s remarks at the recent Press Conference go here.  For more information about the Iowa Poll For more information on the recent Iowa anti-abortion legislator’s attempts to limit and deny the rights of Iowans go here.

Pastor Debbie Griffin chats with Downtown Disciples member Jenni Losee about her faith background and exploration, parenting and dealing with addiction during a pandemic, and more in this episode of Like Micah.

Listen in as Linda Brundies and Pastor Debbie chat about Linda's unique childhood faith experiences and her spiritual approach to music and life in this episode of Like Micah.

If you've been wondering what Downtown Disciples is all about - THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU!  Pastor Debbie chats with Debbie & Megan Kushner, new(ish) DD members about their faith backgrounds, living in Des Moines and what it means to be a truly inclusive, affirming faith community. Come for the warm, inviting discussion between new friends and stay for the meaningful conversation about not separating ourselves and each other from the love of God.

Get to know Allison Garica, author of Vivir el Dream and "stories of love, hope, and faith for marginalized Christians, Queer Christian fiction and Latino Christian Fiction" in today's episode of Like Micah.  Allison shares with Pastor Debbie how she struggled to find her place in Christianity after coming out and how she believes her stories can give hope to others.  Read more about Allison here. Resources for Theological, Biblical and Pastoral Care and affirmation of Queer People: Queer Virtue by Rev. Elizabeth Erdman What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality by Daniel A Helminiak, PhD Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality by Jack Rogers Un-Clobber by Colby Martin Additional resources can be found at http://disciplesallianceq.org/resources/

Listen in on the conversation as DD member Alicia Fisher interviews long-time DD member Nancy Thompson for today's episode of Like Micah. Nancy discusses her faith background, what brought her to Downtown Disciples five years ago, how she lives out her faith in her career and passions, and how this pandemic has affected her.

We're excited to welcome Caitlyn & Jorden Boyd, new DD members as well as newlyweds, in today's Like Micah episode!  They share with Pastor Debbie their personal backgrounds & faith journeys as well as what it's like to live as newlyweds in this time of Covid.

Today's Like Micah episode finds us hearing from Downtown Disciples member Hugh Frisch about having faith while surviving childhood cancer, sharing our true selves, and standing firm in what you know God wants.

Pastor Debbie Griffin chats with Downtown Disciples member Alicia Fisher about her faith progression, being single (even during pandemic), adult friendship dynamics, finding community and more in this episode of Like Micah.

Do not miss this important episode with social justice leader, Pascha Morgan who speaks truth with with Pastor Debbie Griffin about racial justice, Black Lives Matter, privilege, and solutions.

We are so excited to bring y’all a special two-part series with local social justice activist and leader, Pascha Morgan, as he chats with Pastor Debbie Griffin about his faith background, the evolution of personal spirituality, ancient wisdom, and the word of God.