Like Micah

Make sure you don't miss today's episode of Like Micah as Pastor Debbie Griffin talks about faith, social justice, and the fight for racial equality with Courtney Rife who shares with us some powerful spoken word poetry.

On today's episode of Like Micah, we chat with Downtown Disciples member Mariah Himes about her faith background, social justice, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

We are SO excited to bring you our special 5 year anniversary podcast featuring the favorite memories from many of our Downtown Disciples member! Thanks for being part of the change we need!

We are so blessed at Downtown Disciples to be able to feature local artists during our worship and today we are excited to bring you a beautiful mashup featuring Harper and Lee, Marguerite Dowling, The High Crest, Rhonda Mickelson, and Guitarras!

Downtown Disciples member Jennifer Theis chats with Pastor Debbie Griffin about a meaningful verse, becoming unchurched, and finding her place at Downtown Disciples.  

Today's episode of Like Micah is part one of a two-part series with Downtown Disciples member Jennifer Theis. On today’s episode Producer Sheri Rosendahl talks with Jennifer about how she found Downtown Disciples, her faith background, and some positive things she’s seen during this quarantined world.

On today’s episode of Like Micah, Producer Sheri Rosendahl chats with Downtown Disciple member GL Clague who shares some of his faith background, the tremendous rock the community of Downtown Disciples has been, as well as some stories about what he has experienced during the Covid crisis.

During this chaotic time in history, Pastor Debbie Griffin discusses John 9, the Corona virus, and how the ways of Jesus fit into this time.

Today we are excited to get to know Downtown Disciples member and new Administrative Assistant, Cari Christian as she shares the evolution of her faith with Pastor Debbie Griffin!

On today's episode of Like Micah, Producer Sheri Faye Rosendahl talks faith and deconstruction with Meg Calvin - Amazon Best Selling Author, Wife, Mom, Speaker, Podcaster, and Coach who helps her fellow Spiritually-Attuned Go-Getters find confidence and certainty in who they were meant to be. Make sure to check out Meg's new book, I Am My Own Sanctuary: How A Recovering Holy-Roller Found Healing and Power, on her website to get the first 50 pages free!    

On today's episode we are excited to bring you Shane Claiborne - a prominent speaker, activist and best-selling author - to talk faith, politics, and Jesus with producer, Sheri Rosendahl. Shane worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and founded The Simple Way in Philadelphia.  He heads up Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said." Shane is a champion for grace which has led him to jail advocating for the homeless, and to places like Iraq and Afghanistan to stand against war. Now grace fuels his passion to end the death penalty and help stop gun violence.

For the final episode in our Faith and Politics series, we took to the streets of Des Moines and ask everyday people how their faith or spirituality influence their politics, and some of the answers will surprise you. 

Make sure to check out today's fantastic episode in our Faith and Politics series highlighting the powerful Genesis Be, Sister Simone Cambell, Rev. Dr, Jacqui Lewis, and amazing music from Rev. Vince Anderson and Meah Pace at the recent Vote Common Good Summit in Des Moines. Check out all the amazing work VCG is doing at www.votecommongood.com and don’t forget to caucus February 3rd!

Make sure you check out this exciting and insightful new episode in our Faith and Politics series, as Pastor Debbie Griffin chats with presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on the reality of running for president, her passion for children and all of humanity, and important issues in our nation and world including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Today on another special episode in our Faith and Politics series, Pastor Debbie Griffin has a conversation with Iowa Politician Matt McCoy, a member of the Board of Supervisors of Polk County, Iowa, representing the fifth district. A member of the Iowa Democratic Party, Matt also served in the Iowa Senate from 1997-2019 and the Iowa House of Representatives from 1993-1997.

Don't miss today's special episode in our Faith and Politics series as Pastor Debbie Griffin sits down and chats with the inspirational Jacquie Easley, who is running for Des Moines City Council At-Large, and shares with us her passion for serving the community. 

You won't want to miss today's special episode of our Faith and Politics series as Pastor Debbie Griffin talks the big issues with Presidential hopeful Tom Steyer, including how his faith has impacted his passion to protect the earth as well as the most vulnerable among us, and lays out his position regarding the LGBTQIA+ community, healthcare, women's rights and more!

Today on another special episode in our Faith and Politics series, Pastor Debbie Griffin has a conversation with 2020 Presidential Candidate John Delaney on how his Catholic faith has contributed to his views and policies.

You won't want to miss todays special episode in our Faith and Politics series as Pastor Debbie Griffin speaks with advocate Marlu Abarca who is the vice chair of the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs and is currently running for Des Moines City Council at-large. Join us as Marlu shares a piece of her journey through spirituality, being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, her extensive social justice work, and drive to make sure she leaves Des Moines better than she found it.    

Today on Like Micah's Faith and Politics edition, Pastor Debbie sits down and speaks with Carl Voss who is currently running for City Council At-Large in Des Moines, Iowa. Coming from a strong faith background, Carl shares with us how his faith played into his decision to run for public office, continuing his passion to work for all Des Moines' residents regardless of income or neighborhood.