Like Micah

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¶de. 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.