Dioane Gates and Josh Rhoades

Recorded May 3, 2022 Archived May 3, 2022 48:28 minutes
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Description

One Small Step conversation partners Dioane Gates (44) and Josh Rhoades (35) discuss living abroad, spirituality, family, and their political views.

Subject Log / Time Code

Josh (J) reflects on his time living in South Korea. J considers how living abroad impacted his mental health.
J shares why he cares about learning about other people’s experiences.
Dioane (D) shares how his law enforcement background and his spiritual work as a pastor intersect.
D reflects on how his family has influenced him, particularly his grandmother.
J considers how his wife and children have influenced him.
D shares his political values, describing himself as a split-ticket person. He reflects on how he benefited on social support systems growing up, but can now understand Republican views on taxes.
J sums up his political views as making more people feel safe and fulfilled. He shares a car analogy to describe oppression and marginalization.
D and J consider where they might disagree politically.

Participants

  • Dioane Gates
  • Josh Rhoades

Partnership Type

Outreach