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Earlier this year Downtown Disciples held a film screening and discussion of Ballot Measure 9, a documentary about the 1992 ballot initiative that would have revoked and prevented civil rights protections for LGBTQ Oregonians. This episode features the post-film discussion with activists Sumitra and Donna Red Wing and Mary Dyer, all of whom were involved during the 1992 No-on-9 campaign.

Kara and Patrick Courtney join Pastor Debbie to discuss interfaith relationships and the nature of the Jewish Passover celebration.

Pastor Debbie and John Noble discuss the pain and difficult joy of Lent and the cross, and what it means to build a community that embraces hardship.

Experience the life of our community in all of its sonic manifestations while we explore the question of what it means to be the church in the world.

Matt Ely shares the evolution of his Christian identity and the way community shapes and responds to the questions and struggles of the soul.

Pastor Debbie and her husband Bill share their stories and reflections of marriage, divorce, re-marriage, and the messy, enigmatic experience of love through it all.

Kat Darling and Aaron Earl Short of the Highcrest talk music, faith, and hope with Pastor Debbie Griffin.

We recently met and discussed anti-racism with activist and author Chris Crass; join us in listening to his discussion of racism, whiteness, injustice, #blacklivesmatter, and spiritual awakening.

Edward Charles tells of the love he finds breaking open his life with others through communion, relationship, and service in Joppa outreach ministries.

Pastor Debbie joins the conversation with the reading of Mathew 18 and 25.

Hannah Witmer shares her story of experiencing God, struggling with mental health, and finding community. Pastor Debbie joins the conversation for a discussion of the Bent Woman in the gospel of Luke chapter 13.