Advertise on podcast: First U Think

Rating

★★★★★

from

1 reviews

Description

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.

Unlock First U Think podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from First U Think podcast

Embracing Possibility with the Celebrant Team and Green Sanctuary

2026/04/23

Send us Fan Mail The Green Sanctuary Team is highlighted as we celebrate the upcoming Earth Day 2026 and our church's commitment to environmental action. Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sUSN080hWFqv2uSb1Ux-IZrp-6LEvU1L/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115773222253600430449&rtpof=true&sd=true Support the show

It's Great to Meet You, Episode 13: Faithyna Leonard, Faith Formation & Congregational Life Coordinator, First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2026/04/16

Send us Fan Mail We’ve been meeting some of the amazing people out in the city of Des Moines doing the good work. This episode we’re keeping it local, meeting with an amazing person right here on our church staff doing the good work! Support the show

The Risks of Possibility with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/04/14

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes difficult experiences in life teach us to be cautious of embracing possibilities. Join us for a powerful service focusing on the work to nurture a trauma-informed community. Support the show

It's Great to Meet You, Episode 12: Tracy Aukes, Church Administrator, First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2026/04/09

Embracing Possibility with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/04/08

Send us Fan Mail It takes courage to see which possibilities might emerge out of present challenges. Join us for an Easter service that explores abundance as a mindset, the art of improv, and the power of radical acceptance. Support the show

To Be Seen and Heard with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail In this month of Paying Attention, this Sunday we honor the power of being seen and heard. We’ll begin with a 30-minute service focusing on Trans Day of Visibility, and then move into small groups for an hour to support AMOS’ work to listen to what’s on the minds of “we the people” in Iowa. Support the show

The Connective Power of Attention with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/03/24

Send us Fan Mail How does our work of paying attention affect our relationships with others? How might the practice of attention deepen our capacity to love one another? Support the show

The Transformative Power of Attention with the Celebrant Team

2026/03/24

Send us Fan Mail Speaking: Aaron Rosenfeld When we cultivate our capacity to pay attention, we may start to notice patterns in ourselves or our relationships. How can this practice support us in growing ethically and spiritually together? Support the show

The Work of Attention with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/03/10

Send us Fan Mail We are drowning in input to compete for our attention. How do we navigate the constant distractions of contemporary life to steward our attention where we want it to go? Support the show

The Gift of Attention with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/03/03

Send us Fan Mail What we choose to attend to is where we direct our time, energy, and love. How can we be good stewards of the resource of our attention? Support the show

Resilient Community with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/02/24

Send us Fan Mail What does resilience look like in community? Join us this Sunday as we explore stories of communities that have faced remarkable challenges and found ways to spring back, let go, and transform. Support the show

Embodying Resilience with Mike Smith and Barb Royal

2026/02/17

Send us Fan Mail Age, wisdom, experience, with reflections from the congregation Support the show

The Problem with 'Should' with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/02/10

Send us Fan Mail As we deepen our exploration of resilience, what role do our expectations play in our ability to adapt and respond to life’s challenges? Support the show

Bending and Breaking with Rev. Steve Sieck

2026/02/03

Send us Fan Mail As we begin our February theme of Embodying Resilience, we look at the nature of resilience and how it differs from resistance. In a world that frames most conflicts in win-lose zero-sum terms, how might embodying resilience improve our lives? Support the show

It's Great to Meet You, Episode 11: Gabby Guerra, Executive Director, Al Éxito

2026/01/29

Send us Fan Mail www.alexitoiowa.org Support the show