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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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Signup to Generate a PitchFirst 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.
Recent episodes include "The Power of Community with Rev. Steve Sieck" (28 October 2026, 15 minutes), "Letting Love, Not Fear, Lead the Way with Katy Swalwell" (20 October 2026, 20 minutes), and "Courage means Heart with Rev. Steve Sieck" (13 October 2026, 13 minutes).
First U Think publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 264 episodes.
Booking probability for First U Think is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First U Think requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First U Think's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for First U Think are Religion & Faith. First U Think has a religion audience.
First U Think is a religion podcast with 264 episodes published.
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Send us Fan Mail No one is an island unto themselves; we embrace our interconnectedness and social nature. Often it is the inspiration of others that gives us courage, and the awareness that others, too, experience fear...
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Send us Fan Mail We all feel fear and the pressure to cave to it. What helps us strengthen our ability to put fear in its place? What helps us choose courage when facing difficult decisions and dangerous actions...
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Send us Fan Mail The word courage reminds us to honor the practice of heart-wisdom and love. The opposite of anxiety isn’t calm, it’s trust. Can we foster our capacity to be courageous by centering compassion and love...
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Send us Fan Mail Courage means taking on risk of failure or foolishness, of becoming vulnerable. And, courage asks us to confront what is easier to avoid, to say what needs to be said. How do we find courage in the...
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Send us Fan Mail There is great hope and trust needed to begin something truly great. The caterpillar has to trust the molting process to become a butterfly. What spiritual and ethical practices do we need, personally...
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Send us Fan Mail What Do You Think? Episode 3: Dr. John Pauley Professor of Philosophy, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies Simpson College Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail As we come to the Autumn Equinox, the earth reminds us that the end of summer is the beginning of autumn, that every beginning is also an end. What must we end in order to begin something new in our...
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Send us Fan Mail “What Do You Think?” Episode 2: Josh Mandelbaum Josh Mandelbaum is a Des Moines City Councilmember representing the 3rd Ward, and a senior attorney for the Environmental Law and Policy Center . Support...
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Send us Fan Mail How do our Unitarian Universalist commitments support us in this season of beginnings? Bring water to share in our annual Water Communion ritual, bring energy and curiosity to find something new to...
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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tim Knepper, Drake University Professor of Philosophy, director of the Comparison Project Upcoming events: https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/events/ Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail What if play is not something we outgrow, but something that helps us grow? This sermon explores the theology of play—the role of imagination, wonder, and joy in developing faith, strengthening mental...
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Send us Fan Mail We joined together for a fully improvised service! With a few prompts from the audience, we created a story for all ages, along with meditations, sermons, and music. Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail The Celebrant Team explores how space exploration, science, and spirituality intersect. Diane F., Faithyna L., and Louise A. Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail Join us for “Attention is a Precious Resource” with longtime Iowa journalist Dave Busiek. Being an informed citizen these days demands a lot of our attention. To protect their sanity, too many people...
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Send us Fan Mail Our theme for our July 5 service is America’s 250th birthday. Listen to reflections by church members about what our nation’s 250th birthday means to them. Todd L. and Oge N. Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for queer joy to flourish in our shared community? We take time this week to hear perspectives on the myriad ways that queer joy presents itself and how we can help it grow and...
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Send us Fan Mail What are the conditions necessary for flourishing? How do our pasts – even across generations – affect our capacity to flourish? Join us as we honor the Summer Solstice, Father’s Day, and the deep work...
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Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly flourish? We'll explore three introspective personal stories that reveal the many ways people experience growth, purpose, resilience, and joy. Together, we'll reflect on how...
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Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to Flourish Together? Join us for Annual Meeting Sunday as we explore the interplay of resources that makes a garden flourish, and celebrate the work our church does to love, grow, and...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This Sunday we honor the 103rd annual ritual first designed by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek. How might this beloved tradition help us become more curious citizens in an interdependent...
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leadership coach, speaker, 26-year U.S. Air Force veteran, Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming
Drake University
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines
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