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  • Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Jim DeVries)

    Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Jim DeVries)
    2026/10/11
    What keeps you from falling asleep or going back to sleep after waking at 3 AM? Like us, the Israelites worried about money, health, relationships, and the future. Jim DeVries explores how to learn from their experiences and the making of the golden calf. Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    16 分
  • Becoming Refugia

    Becoming Refugia
    2026/09/29
    As we wrap Creation Season, we risk feeling we have done our duty and can go on comfortably. But shouldn't we remain uncomfortable? Continue to do our ‘little work’? Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    16 分
  • The Big Ten (Dan Plasman)

    The Big Ten (Dan Plasman)
    2026/10/04
    Pastor Dan talks about a current controversy - a kindergarten teacher refusing to display a Ten Commandments poster. He also introduces nine new commandments drafted by Rabbi Baskin and proposes a tenth: "’lways support an underdog with a righteous cause.’ Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    21 分
  • New House Rules (Jody Betten)

    New House Rules (Jody Betten)
    2026/09/20
    Creation stories teach us to live in relationship with the natural world. Pastor Jody suggests three “house rules” for humans: gratitude, reciprocity, and learning from nature. These principles will help us move toward repair, reuse, and sustainability. Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    16 分
  • The Leaves of the Trees Are for the Healing of the Nations (Debra Rienstra)

    The Leaves of the Trees Are for the Healing of the Nations (Debra Rienstra)
    2026/09/13
    Biblical trees symbolize flourishing, healing, and our relationship with creation. The book of Revelation speaks of God’s intent to repair and heal the world, but Dr. Rienstra asks us not to wait; plant trees, protect forests, and repair ecosystems now! Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    17 分
  • The Great Work and the Little Work (Jody Betten)

    The Great Work and the Little Work (Jody Betten)
    2026/09/06
    In September, we’ll examine Debra Rienstra’s *Refugia Faith*. Refugia are places of safety where life can survive and renew. Pastor Jody starts with the refugia at Mount St. Helens and ends with Wendell Berry’s vision of joining our work to heaven’s. Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    16 分
  • Recognizing Burning Bushes When We See Them (Dan Plasman)

    Recognizing Burning Bushes When We See Them (Dan Plasman)
    2026/08/31
    Pastor Dan uses the burning bush story as a reminder to slow down and listen for God’s call. He talks about a book his mother owned, and her handwritten notes emphasizing the power of listening. That, in turn, connects to accepting and caring for one another. Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    19 分
  • Subversive Women Defy the Pharaoh (Dan Plasman)

    Subversive Women Defy the Pharaoh (Dan Plasman)
    2026/08/23
    In Exodus 1, two midwives and Pharaoh’s daughter resist oppression and save lives. These were subversive acts of selfless altruism. Pastor Dan urges us to take courageous risks: to reconcile, help others, protect the vulnerable, and consider organ donation. Messages from Douglas UCC is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://duccpodcast.wordpress.com/
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    17 分