Episode 109 with Rabbi Jordan Parr
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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: "".
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Episode 108 with Bryant Siefken
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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.
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Episode 107: Part 2 with Gabriel Dos Santos
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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.}
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Episode 106: Part 1 with Gabriel Dos Santos
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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.
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Episode 105 with Ashley Muff
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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.
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Episode 104 with Connie Ryan
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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.
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Episode 103 with Leah Vanden Bosch
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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.
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Episode 102 with Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz
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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.
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People of Faith Discuss Reproductive Rights
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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 . For Pastor Debbie’s remarks at the recent Press Conference go . For more information about the Iowa Poll For more information on the recent Iowa anti-abortion...
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Episode 100 with Jenni Losee
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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.
info_outlineOn 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.