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Karen Lauer helped guide First Unitarian of Des Moines into becoming a Sanctuary Church. Now she is preparing to sponsor two transgender asylum seekers. This is her story of learning to lean into discomfort as she lives in love for others.

In honor of our ongoing series on immigration, we are replaying a conversation with John Kanyo, a refugee from South Sudan.

Downtown Disciples is an LGBTQ+ affirming congregation in Des Moines Iowa that proclaims #blacklivesmatter.

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Glen Wagstaff of Intervivos law firm explains how estate planning can provide many solutions to the legal struggles that non-citizens face in the US.

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Oscar Rosales has spent many years doing ministry in some of the most difficult situations; incarceration, detention, isolation. Through it all he has learned to see Jesus in every place - from prison to ESL classes to the churches that he works in.

Note: this episode contains descriptions that some listeners may find difficult.

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Despite popular misconceptions, Iowa is home to a large and growing immigrant population. In her position as director of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), Erica Johnson is at the center of immigration organizing in the state, spearheading initiatives like the Iowa Sanctuary movement and developing policy responses at the local and state level.

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Recently our producer, Spivey Knapik, had a chance to visit the US/Mexico border at Tijuana. This episode is a conversation between her and Emily about what it is like to experience the border wall and some of the conundrums that arise from it's existence.

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Mariah Himes has a life long relationship with the church. And like most relationships, this one has seen it's share of struggles, changes, and new joys, particularly as pertains to gender roles and perspectives on mental health.

Note: This episode contains discussion of depression and references to suicide.

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Pastor Emily Ewing joins Pastor Debbie to announce some exciting new changes to this podcast!

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Mike Simonson has many stories to tell. In episode, he shares about his Catholic heritage, acceptance of his gay identity, and the many ways in which he hears and responds to the prompting of the spirit.

Suffering is foreign to none of us. Today's guest, Mairi McGilvrie, and Pastor Debbie, share their insight into how community can help us through our personal sorrows and give us strength to confront injustices in our society. They also discuss the story of Gideon from Judges Chapter 6.

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