Sarah Lister and Jef Evans

Recorded February 11, 2022 Archived February 11, 2022 37:34 minutes
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Id: mby021476

Description

Close friends Sarah Lister (52) and Jef Evans (51) look back on their shared memories from growing up in a conservative community connected to the West Gate Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida.

Subject Log / Time Code

SL and JE describe the church they attended together growing up.
JE and SL look back on the roles they played in their church's community.
SL remembers the strict dress code she was expected to follow at school, and shares the story of how the principal changed the dress code to prevent her from wearing sneakers.
JE and SL reflect on the factors that led them to distance themselves from their church.
SL and JE explain how their church would recruit new members.
SL shares the story of the time she refused to commit to giving up rock music for God at summer camp.
SL remembers trying to convince her grandparents to accept Jesus Christ as their savior.
JE and SL tell the story of how they got in trouble for their design at their school's door decorating contest.
JE and SL reflect on how their unconventional childhoods impacted their adult lives.
SL and JE express love and gratitude for one another.

Participants

  • Sarah Lister
  • Jef Evans

Recording Locations

Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation
Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation