Ellie Thompson and Matthew Duncan

Recorded May 21, 2024 50:31 minutes
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Description

One Small Step conversation partners Ellie Thompson (39) and Matthew Duncan (52) discuss their religious upbringings, moving away from the life that was prescribed for them as young adults, interfaith dialogue, challenges in their community and connections between people.

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Matthew Duncan talks about growing up in Utah where many people shared similar religious and political beliefs.
Ellie Thompson shares the role of her grandmother in her life growing up in Dallas.
Ellie talks about a moment in a mosque that inspired her to start an Interfaith Dialogue Club.
Matthew reflects a mission trip he took in his youth, meeting his wife, when his faith changed, and prescribed paths vs. choices.
Ellie talks about her experience with facilitation and recent events in the community.
Matthew considers the changes he's seen over time at Dartmouth and reflects on the efforts to have a diverse student body.
Ellie talks about not finding her church in the community, politics in churches and her own political identity.
Matthew talks about his relationship with his family, the connection between politics and religion and the difference between his religious upbringing and that of his kids.
Ellie talks about why she wants to leave the area and Matthew talks about why he wants to stay.
They talk about ways they know they are being respected.

Participants

  • Ellie Thompson
  • Matthew Duncan

Recording Locations

Dartmouth College

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Fee for Service

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