Stephanie Scott-Huffman and Michelle Scott-Huffman
Recorded
May 1, 2022
Archived
May 1, 2022
39:19 minutes
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Id:
mby021693
Description
Spouses, Stephanie Scott-Huffman (51) and Michelle Scott-Huffman (50), sit down for a conversation about their work in ministry, their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and navigating their lives as empty nesters.Subject Log / Time Code
MSH shares her experience as lesbian minister in Springfield, Missouri.
MSH talks about coming to Springfield, Missouri to become a campus minister, working with the Unitarian Universalist church, and building bridges between different communities.
SSH shares her experience step-parenting MSH's children.
SSH tells MSH that she is coming to a place of confidence in her leadership role at National Avenue Christian Church, while also leaning into the support of the congregation.
SSH talks about a change in her photography business, leaving her friends and family, and leaving her work as SSH and MSH moved from Jefferson City, Missouri to Springfield, Missouri.
MSH recalls beginning her role as campus minister.
SSH remembers her daughter leaving for college as a time of transition.
MSH speaks to the experience of trusting SSH to care for her children, even without legal protection, and expresses gratitude for SSH.
MSH remembers feeling exhausted and desiring more human interaction while preaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SSH speaks to the importance of offer ing virtual and in-person spaces for communal support and learning.
MSH and SSH talk about their life as empty nesters, wishing to spend more time together during MSH's sabbatical, and their new pet.
Participants
- Stephanie Scott-Huffman
- Michelle Scott-Huffman