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In February 2019, Pastor Debbie sat down with Jerry Crenshaw to record a full history of how Downtown Disciples came to be. This is the 2nd in a three part series from that conversation, wherein we learn about the many ways Downtown Disciples has been involved in the work of justice in the community.

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In February 2019, Pastor Debbie sat down with Jerry Crenshaw to record a full history of how Downtown Disciples came to be. This is the 1st in a three part series from that conversation, wherein we learn a little bit about the motivations behind its inception and the physical journeys that Downtown Disciples has taken through Des Moines.

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Life has been a long and winding road for Liz Williams Webb; from law school to seminary, DC to California to Iowa, advocacy to ordination. In this episode she talks with Pastor Emily about that journey and the calling she is living into.

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February 2019 marks another transition for Downtown Disciples as we move from the East Village to the heart of downtown Des Moines. This special episode collects some memories of the old space and hopes for the new one.

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Building a family is important to Ashley, but just a few years ago it seemed like an unattainable desire. In today's episode, she shares her story of struggling with infertility before becoming a mommy to two delightful little girls and the things she learned along the way.

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A good community is hard to find. After 37 years of factory work, 3 years of retirement, mental health struggles, a life in and out of the church, Gary Clague believes he has found one in Downtown Disciples. Brad Wilson (episode 36) does the interview and Pastor Emily joins for scripture.

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From first communion in the Catholic Church to his present role as the leader of a church-based mental health support group in Des Moines, the love of God has always felt very real to Brad Wilson. Katie Gregor (episode 55) speaks with Brad about mental health, god, progressivism, insurance, and long distance biking. Pastor Emily joins for a discussion on Psalm 23.

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Katie Gregor has always been a good listener. This, plus her commitment to helping others, has led to to a career as a therapist. In this episode, she speaks with Mariah and Pastor Emily about her work, growing up Catholic, and the special relationships she has found in community.

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We Are Church Confessing, a recent movement taking place among Des Moines area churches, is the brainchild of Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey, nationally acclaimed author, Drake professor, and ordained American Baptist. In this episode she discusses the experiences that gave rise to her passion for racial justice and takes a look at an early example of reparations - Zacchaeus the tax collector

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Lutheran Services in Iowa provides plethora services to the local community, including refugee assitance. In this episode, Meghan and Claudia talk about their work in that program and the importance of buiding and finding community.

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