First U Think

Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw and guests

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First U Think is a podcast designed for you, just as you are. We're bringing you weekly talks about the topics that matter. Living with values. Caring about the world and the people in it. Making a difference. Learning about prophetic people and their work. Want to change the world? First you think. First U Think is brought to you by the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines IA.

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Healing Religion’s Harms with Paul Nelson

Paul Nelson is a member of First Unitarian Church, and was formerly an ELCA/Lutheran pastor (1994-2009). He is looking forward to offering some thoughts on our monthly theme, "Fear."Support the show

15 min
OCT 10

What Are We Afraid Of?

with Meredith GarmonOur theme for October is "fear." We all fear. What lessons can we learn from fear — and how can we prevent it from hijacking our better judgment?Support the show

22 min
OCT 3

On Repentance and Repair with Rev. Meredith Garmon

We'll be looking at Danya Ruttenberg's insights from her book "On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World." The book is the UUA Common Read for 2023-24.Support the show

24 min
SEP 26

God the Adjective

"God" is, most usually and commonly, a noun. Last week we explored how to think of "god" as a verb. This week we'll look at the adjective option. It’s not about what exists; it’s about the qualities of existence: is it wondrous, mysterious, beautiful, awesome? Those adjectives are the crux of the matter.Support the show

22 min
SEP 12

Gathering In with Meredith

We gathered to celebrate the church year ahead in the waning days of summer (autumn begins on September 22). Each brought a small sample of water to represent the last 12 weeks. We then reflected together on our September theme: hospitality. Support the show

18 min
SEP 5

Universalism and Labor Day with Rev. Meredith Garmon

Railcar magnate George Pullman was a Universalist, born and bred. He had a certain recognizable Universalist idealism – but it went horribly, instructively, awry. As a result, we have Labor Day. Support the show

22 min
AUG 29

Cherry Picking My Journey with Louise Alcorn

Member Louise Alcorn will discuss growing up Unitarian Universalist, the confusion and freedoms that brought, and how she "cherry-picked" her way to now.Support the show

19 min
AUG 20

Grit and Grace - Resilience Through Balance with Sarah Chang

It’s often at life’s extremes of joy and pain that we become most in tune with our spirituality or at least experience a strengthened drive to seek meaning. Sarah will reflect on this and how her beliefs have helped her weather the storms of life and find hope. Support the show

16 min

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First U Think is a podcast designed for you, just as you are. We're bringing you weekly talks about the topics that matter. Living with values. Caring about the world and the people in it. Making a difference. Learning about prophetic people and their work. Want to change the world? First you think. First U Think is brought to you by the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines IA.

Creator

Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw and guests
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

146
Rating

Clean
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First U Think

First U Think

Healing Religion’s Harms with Paul Nelson

What Are We Afraid Of?

On Repentance and Repair with Rev. Meredith Garmon

God the Adjective

Gathering In with Meredith

Universalism and Labor Day with Rev. Meredith Garmon

Cherry Picking My Journey with Louise Alcorn

Grit and Grace - Resilience Through Balance with Sarah Chang

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First U Think

Episodes

Healing Religion’s Harms with Paul Nelson

What Are We Afraid Of?

On Repentance and Repair with Rev. Meredith Garmon

God the Adjective

Gathering In with Meredith

Universalism and Labor Day with Rev. Meredith Garmon

Cherry Picking My Journey with Louise Alcorn

Grit and Grace - Resilience Through Balance with Sarah Chang

About

Information