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Like Micah
Hosted by Downtown Disciples · EN
Like Micah brings you stories about the intersection of Progressive Christianity, social justice, and lived experience. For those who have been hurt by the church, struggle with the church, still hold out hope for the church, or have no experience with the church at all; we welcome you to share in our journey of questioning, loving, and seeking wholeness in a fragmented world. This is the podcast of Downtown Disciples, an unapologetically progressive Disciples of Christ community in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. We are LGBTQ affirming and we proclaim #BlackLivesMatter. www.downtowndisciples.org
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Episode 110 with Frank Cordaro
Aug 13, 202100:47:56Tap to summarizePastor 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.
Transcribe →Episode 109 with Rabbi Jordan Parr
Jul 30, 202100:27:33Tap to summarizeIn 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".
Transcribe →Episode 108 with Bryant Siefken
Jul 2, 202100:43:21Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Episode 107: Part 2 with Gabriel Dos Santos
Jun 18, 202100:23:11Tap to summarizeToday 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.}
Transcribe →Episode 106: Part 1 with Gabriel Dos Santos
Jun 11, 202100:33:05Tap to summarizeJust 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.
Transcribe →Episode 105 with Ashley Muff
May 28, 202100:52:59Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Episode 104 with Connie Ryan
May 14, 202100:31:44Tap to summarizeListen 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.
Transcribe →Episode 103 with Leah Vanden Bosch
Apr 30, 202101:06:05Tap to summarizePastor 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.
Transcribe →Episode 102 with Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz
Apr 16, 202101:05:35Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →People of Faith Discuss Reproductive Rights
Apr 2, 202100:58:46Tap to summarizeWhat 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.
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