Jeffrey Mendelssohn and Susie Olive-Allison
Jeffrey Mendelssohn and Susie Olive-Allison Jeffrey Mendelssohn and Susie Olive-Allison Jeffrey Mendelssohn and Susie Olive-Allison Jeffrey Mendelssohn and Susie Olive-Allison

Jeffrey Mendelssohn and Susie Olive-Allison

Recorded October 25, 2023 Archived October 25, 2023 43:43 minutes
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Description

One Small Step conversation partners Jeffrey Mendelssohn (59) and Susie Olive-Allison (45) have a conversation about their childhood experiences, rising children, and the role of religion within in their lives.

Subject Log / Time Code

02:28
Jeffrey Mendelssohn and Susie Olive-Allison discuss why they decided to participate in a One Small Step conversation.
04:12
Jeffrey opens up about his upbringing and growing up in a critical household.
08:54
Susie explains what it was like growing up in rural Alabama and the struggles she faced with her coming out as a gay person.
14:10
Jeffrey discusses his failed marriage and his relationship with his son.
22:10
Susie talks about her and her wife's journey of fostering children.
28:35
Susie and Jeffrey talk about their religious paths.
37:06
Jeffrey talks about a recent interaction that made him question his preconceived ideas.

Participants

  • Jeffrey Mendelssohn
  • Susie Olive-Allison

Recording Locations

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Venue / Recording Kit

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