Like Micah

Interfaith dialogue can be a prickly thing in our current society. Fatma, a life-long Muslim and Des Moines native, shares the story of her faith and why having that dialogue is such a passion for her.

Kate Milligan believes all music is sacred. Here she shares her story of faith, music, and imagination with good friend Kathy Bernreuter and Pastor Debbie Griffin. Music in today’s show by Chad Elliott. More at chadelliott.net Find us at downtowndisciples.org or on Twitter, @DTdisciplesDSM

Kathy Bernrueter talks with pastor Debbie about seeking wholeness during a fractured period of life, and the unexpected experience of community that has led her into.

Minna Bothwell, ELCA pastor at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church here in Des Moines, is entering the Advent season carrying her own set of apprehension and hopes alongside those carried by Mary many years ago  as she waits in expectation of her own child’s birth and the renewal of our grieving world. tinyURL.com/LikeMicahSurvey  

Downtown Disciples Intern Haley Davis shares about her life and her passion for racial justice. Also, check out the listener survey for a chance to hear the full length conversation from one of our most popular episodes! tinyurl.com/LikeMichahSurvey

This episode marks one full year of production for Like Micah! In order to celebrate, we are bringing you a special episode on Hope with stories and music from many of our community members.

Chad Brown shares his love for the Church and his passion to grow with it as a newly minted ELCA pastor.

Paul Lemon, whose story you heard in episode 24, guides us through an explanation of and meditation on the Lords prayer.   downtowndisciples.org @DTdisciplesDSM

Nineteen years ago Paul Lemon began to stop. After reaching a point of crisis in his life and spiritual journey, Paul turned to contemplative prayer as a way to stop, rest, and feel the reality of God. In this episode he describes that practice, the experiences that led to it, and the life that has since flowed from it. …….. downtowndisciples.org downtowndisciples@gmail.com @DTdisciplesDSM

Angelo Luis is many things. One of the most defining things about him the call of chaplaincy he has chosen to live into. On this episode Angelo joins Pastor Debbie to talk about calling, death, and the power and mystery of the Spirit.

Lifelong disciple and professor John Bolen tells origin story of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.

The All-Congregation Gathering on August 26th gave us the opportunity to speak with other Disciples of Christ congregants in our region for an exploration of the DoC denominational identity.

Community members Andrew Goulette and Holly Wist talk about the morphing nature and needs of faith, mysticism, and art. Pastor Debbie joins for a reflection on Psalm 23.

Lorelei and Rachel Baker share how they learned to know God as Hope and Love, despite experiencing years of difficulty and disillusionment. Pastor Debbie leads a discussion on Jeremiah 29:11.

Downtown Disciples set up a booth at the 2017 Des Moines music festival 80/35 in order to explore the intersection of church and world, music and spirituality. Here is what we heard.

Downtown Disciples participated in the 2017 Des Moines Pride festival&parade. While we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating along with everyone else, we were also there to repent and to listen to those that the church so often has wounded and discarded.

Kaitly Finneran and Nicole Randel join Pastor Debbie to talk about how their journey of coming out led them from spiritual rupture into reconciliation through church community. We also wrestle with some difficult texts from scripture.

Pastor Debbie talks to John Kanyo, a former resident and current employee of the Oakridge Neighborhood, about his journey from war torn South Sudan to Iowa and the faith that he has carried with him through it all.

Andrew Goulette talks to Kyle Wist about how his scientific training has shaped his perspective on god and on loving other people. Pastor Debbie joins Andrew to discuss the greatest commandment.

Photographer Kyle Wist talks to Pastor Debbie about his movement from fundamentalism to agnosticism, finding his vocation in photography, the integrity of doubt, and the sovereignty of God.