Jessica Newman and Austin Calam
Jessica Newman and Austin Calam Jessica Newman and Austin Calam Jessica Newman and Austin Calam Jessica Newman and Austin Calam Jessica Newman and Austin Calam Jessica Newman and Austin Calam

Jessica Newman and Austin Calam

Recorded November 17, 2023 Archived November 17, 2023 01:02:06
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Description

One Small Step conversation partners Jessica Newman (36) and Austin Calam (28) talk about curiosity, Christianity, family, and the struggle to be between sets of extreme beliefs.

Subject Log / Time Code

01:00
Austin Calam (AC) talks about loving questions and being curious. Jessica Newman (JN) agrees.
06:00
AC asks about JN's family becoming more liberal as they were exposed to more.
09:00
JN talks about becoming friends with gay people and her mother's ability to question faith rules.
13:00
JN talks about the fear of hell and anxiety around that.
24:00
AC talks about his faith, his father's influence, and finding a faith community that fits.
27:00
AC talks about be consumed with NOT sinning, as a child; and finding community in college.
31:00
JN talks about her parents, vulnerability, and shame.
38:00
JN talks about becoming more socially liberal and the influence of Donald Trump.
49:00
They talk about feeling misunderstood by people with different beliefs and having good conversations.
56:00
They discuss things they'd like to see in the future of our country.

Participants

  • Jessica Newman
  • Austin Calam

Recording Locations

Kansas Health Foundation
Kansas Health Foundation

Venue / Recording Kit

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