Joshua Hanks and Karin Kaufman Wall
Recorded
January 25, 2024
Archived
January 25, 2024
50:33 minutes
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Id:
osv000295
Description
One Small Step conversation partners Joshua Hanks (32) & Karin Kaufman Wall (50) talk about their changing faith, a shared trauma experience, their frustrations with politics and where they find hope.Subject Log / Time Code
Karin Kaufman Wall and Josh Hanks both talk about growing up in South Dakota.
Karin talks about how and why her faith has changed.
Josh shares not feeling connected to religion until had a car wreck and a DUI. Karin tells a story about being hit by a drunk driver. Josh talks about how the crash changed his life.
Karin shares the effect witnessing conflicts in Bosnia had on her and her faith.
Karin talks about growing up Mennonite as a pacifist.
Josh reflects that violence is tied to American patriotism. He considers the protests of 2020. Karin and Josh agree that violence doesn't lead to change.
Karin and Josh talk about political figures who have inspired them.
Josh talks about avoiding situations wherein he might be categorized as a white nationalist.
Karin talks about some family members she has difficulty talking about politics.
Karin considers building relationships in her community as a means of solving political problems.
Josh laments a lack of accountability and honest amongst elected officials.
Josh and Karin agree that their views change for the better by discussing with others and meeting different people.
They consider the effect technology has on human connection.
Josh and Karin discuss the issues that are important to them: the welfare of the country and equity. They lament extreme wealth disparities.
They talk about what gives them hope.
Josh talks about hitting rock bottom and seeing himself in others.
Participants
- Joshua Hanks
- Karin Kaufman Wall