Like Micah

On today's episode of Like Micah:Faith and Politics, Pastor Debbie Griffin speaks with Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott, an ELCA Lutheran Pastor who does interfaith work with the largest food pantry network in Des Moines and had recently announced that she will be running for Iowa State Senate District 22!! Join us today as they discuss the intersection of faith and politics as Sarah shares how she was moved to run for office.

Rev. Justo Gonzalez II, is a passionate activist on issues of immigrant rights, DACA, the Dream Act and TPS.He is the founder of two Sanctuary Congregations in New York and Michigan.  He has defied ICE and the Federal government in taking a public stance against the forced separation of families and kidnapping of immigrant children.  He has marched the picket line with workers in the Fight for $15 Campaign.  He is a tireless  advocate for women’s rights, pay equity,  LGBTQIA rights, educational justice, and extravagant welcome for all of God’s creation.  Rev. Justo embodies his progressive faith with political action.  In this episode of our Faith and Politics series, our podcast producer, Sheri Faye Rosendahl interviews the energetic and dynamic  Rev. Justo Gonzalez II.

Today we bring you the second part of our episode from the DoC General Assembly in Des Moines, featuring interviews with Rev. Dr. Dietra Baker, Rev. April Johnson, Rev. Dr. David Anderson Hooker, and Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley who share with us important insight on faith and politics.

This is part one of our two part Like Micah special featuring national social justice leaders from the Disciples of Christ. Today's episode includes speakers from the rally after the DoC's General Assembly in Des Moines, featuring a Church Confessing as well as a powerful message from Rev. Dr. William Barber of the Poor People's Campaign. 

Music moves us!  And we bet it will move you too!  In this episode of Like Micah, you’ll be blessed with inspiring and empowering music from some of the most talented Iowa singer songwriters.  Our mash up includes live recordings from our progressive worship featuring, Harper and Lee, Mary Beth Mardis Lecroy, The High Crest, Dang Felton, Lori Ancona, and Sharon Bousquet. What a gift! Find more about our featured musicians: Sharon Bousquet - https://www.sharonbousquet.com/ Lori Ancona - https://www.facebook.com/lori.ancona Dang Felton - https://www.dangfelton.com/ The High Crest - http://www.thehighcrest.com Mary Beth Mardis Lecroy - https://stpaulsuccchurch.com/pastor.html Harper and Lee - https://harperandleemusic.com/   downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

In this special Pride Fest Pentecost 2019 episode, you’ll here several Downtown Disciples share the stories of their 2019 Pride Fest experiences and Pastor Debbie Griffin’s liberating and powerful sermon from the Pride Fest Stage.    Music by Harper and Lee https://harperandleemusic.com/  

Pastor Debbie Griffin talks with musician and UCC Pastor Mary Beth Mardis-Lecroy about anti-racism, creativity, music and progressive faith - a lively conversation between friends about how new creativity will lead to new justice.  Featured Songs: Good Anymore and We Wait by Mary Beth Mardis-Lecroy

In this episode of Like Micah, Pastor Debbie Griffin confesses and repents on behalf of the universal Church for the harm, spiritual abuse, and condemnation it has wrongfully inflicted upon LGBTQ+people.  In honor of Pride Fest 2019, we are pleased to rebroadcast this episode recorded at Pride Fest 2017, featuring Pastor Debbie, Spivey Knapik, and Pride Fest attendees.

A conversation with Ryan Rohlf, a Downtown Disciples community member, brings you further into how the embodiment of Christ is lived through action and relationship. Taking the steps through the evolution of his faith, Ryan finds fellowship and peace in his personal relationship with faith. downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM https://www.facebook.com/RyanCRohlfRE/

In February 2019 Pastor Debbie sat down with Jerry Crenshaw to record a full history of how Downtown Disciples came to be. This is the 3rd in a three part series from that conversation, wherein we learn about the community life of Downtown Disciples.   downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

In February 2019, Pastor Debbie sat down with Jerry Crenshaw to record a full history of how Downtown Disciples came to be. This is the 2nd in a three part series from that conversation, wherein we learn about the many ways Downtown Disciples has been involved in the work of justice in the community.   downtowndisciples.org @DTdisicplesDSM

In February 2019, Pastor Debbie sat down with Jerry Crenshaw to record a full history of how Downtown Disciples came to be. This is the 1st in a three part series from that conversation, wherein we learn a little bit about the motivations behind its inception and the physical journeys that Downtown Disciples has taken through Des Moines. downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

Life has been a long and winding road for Liz Williams Webb; from law school to seminary, DC to California to Iowa, advocacy to ordination. In this episode she talks with Pastor Emily about that journey and the calling she is living into. downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

February 2019 marks another transition for Downtown Disciples as we move from the East Village to the heart of downtown Des Moines. This special episode collects some memories of the old space and hopes for the new one. downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

Building a family is important to Ashley, but just a few years ago it seemed like an unattainable desire. In today's episode, she shares her story of struggling with infertility before becoming a mommy to two delightful little girls and the things she learned along the way. @dtdisciplesDSM downtowndisciples.org

A good community is hard to find. After 37 years of factory work, 3 years of retirement, mental health struggles, a life in and out of the church, Gary Clague believes he has found one in Downtown Disciples. Brad Wilson (episode 36) does the interview and Pastor Emily joins for scripture. downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM  

From first communion in the Catholic Church to his present role as the leader of a church-based mental health support group in Des Moines, the love of God has always felt very real to Brad Wilson. Katie Gregor (episode 55) speaks with Brad about mental health, god, progressivism, insurance, and long distance biking. Pastor Emily joins for a discussion on Psalm 23. downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

Katie Gregor has always been a good listener. This, plus her commitment to helping others, has led to to a career as a therapist. In this episode, she speaks with Mariah and Pastor Emily about her work, growing up Catholic, and the special relationships she has found in community. downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

We Are Church Confessing, a recent movement taking place among Des Moines area churches, is the brainchild of Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey, nationally acclaimed author, Drake professor, and ordained American Baptist. In this episode she discusses the experiences that gave rise to her passion for racial justice and takes a look at an early example of reparations - Zacchaeus the tax collector downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM raisingwhitekids.com jenniferharvey.org  

Lutheran Services in Iowa provides plethora services to the local community, including refugee assitance. In this episode, Meghan and Claudia talk about their work in that program and the importance of buiding and finding community. downtowndisciples.org lsiowa.org @DTdisciplesDSM