Like Micah

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.

Listen in as Linda Brundies and Pastor Debbie chat about Linda's unique childhood faith experiences and her spiritual approach to music and life in this episode of Like Micah.

If you've been wondering what Downtown Disciples is all about - THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU! Pastor Debbie chats with Debbie & Megan Kushner, new(ish) DD members about their faith backgrounds, living in Des Moines and what it means to be a truly inclusive, affirming faith community. Come for the warm, inviting discussion between new friends and stay for the meaningful conversation about not separating ourselves and each other from the love of God.

Get to know Allison Garica, author of Vivir el Dream and "stories of love, hope, and faith for marginalized Christians, Queer Christian fiction and Latino Christian Fiction" in today's episode of Like Micah. Allison shares with Pastor Debbie how she struggled to find her place in Christianity after coming out and how she believes her stories can give hope to others. Read more about Allison here.

Resources for Theological, Biblical and Pastoral Care and affirmation of Queer People:

• Queer Virtue by Rev. Elizabeth Erdman
• What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality by Daniel A Helminiak, PhD
• Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality by Jack Rogers
• Un-Clobber by Colby Martin
• Additional resources can be found at http://disciplesallianceq.org/resources/

Listen in on the conversation as DD member Alicia Fisher interviews long-time DD member Nancy Thompson for today's episode of Like Micah. Nancy discusses her faith background, what brought her to Downtown Disciples five years ago, how she lives out her faith in her career and passions, and how this pandemic has affected her.

We're excited to welcome Caitlyn & Jorden Boyd, new DD members as well as newlyweds, in today's Like Micah episode! They share with Pastor Debbie their personal backgrounds & faith journeys as well as what it's like to live as newlyweds in this time of Covid.

Today's Like Micah episode finds us hearing from Downtown Disciples member Hugh Frisch about having faith while surviving childhood cancer, sharing our true selves, and standing firm in what you know God wants.

Pastor Debbie Griffin chats with Downtown Disciples member Alicia Fisher about her faith progression, being single (even during pandemic), adult friendship dynamics, finding community and more in this episode of Like Micah.

Do not miss this important episode with social justice leader, Pascha Morgan who speaks truth with with Pastor Debbie Griffin about racial justice, Black Lives Matter, privilege, and solutions.

We are so excited to bring y'all a special two-part series with local social justice activist and leader, Pascha Morgan, as he chats with Pastor Debbie Griffin about his faith background, the evolution of personal spirituality, ancient wisdom, and the word of God.