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One Small Step conversation partners Jon Durfee (31) and Emily Miller (28) talk about how they've come to their political beliefs and what it means to respect someone with different opinions in their One Small Step conversation.

One Small Step conversation partners Zack Hailey (54) and Ingrid Stearns (51) discuss paretning, ways of thinking, politics and the future of our country.

One Small Step conversation partners Jason Wood (43) and Tracy Roe (58) have a conversation about their backgrounds, political views, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and abortion. They find value in respectfully discussing differing perspectives.

One Small Step conversation partners Lawrence "Larry" Meisel (70) and Daniel "Dan" Israel (55) discuss their views on foreign and domestic policy and their experiences that shaped their views.

One Small Step partners Chris [No Name Given] (55) and Michael [No Name Given] (38) talk about the separation of church and state, the role religion plays in polarization, and holding the government accountable.

One Small Step conversation partners Denise Ellis (70) and Carol Burch (82) discuss Buddhism and yoga, growing older, and what about their own political "side" makes them uncomfortable.

One Small Step conversation partners Buddy Spaulding (64) and Alan Crichton (77) talk about engineering and art and applications in life, as well as religion and religious values, especially related to personal beliefs and complex social issues.

One Small Step conversation partners Stephanie Thompson (69) and Bill Wallisch (64) talk about faith, political differences, bigotry, and abortion.

Mark Farber (69) and John "Jack" Bush (67) talk about their relationships with religion and politics and connect on different moments in life where they felt misunderstood.

One Small Step partners Kristi Murdock (66) and Jennifer Krogh (40) take some time to discuss the impact of the 2016 United States presidential election, their experiences with maternal rights, and the difficulties of discussing politics with family.

One Small Step conversation partners Bonnie Wahiba (67) and Trish Davis (64) talk about their views on big issues like abortion, death penalty and Donald Trump. Trish recently changed her political party. Bonnie shares a story about being disowned by...

One Small Step conversation partners Britta Hoffman [no age given] and Linda Chen (48) are both immigrants who have had some of their beliefs shaped by their experiences moving to the United States. They also have some different thoughts on...

Eve Geiger (60) and her One Small Step partner, Benjamin "Ben" Aschenbrenner (40), share the backdrops to their political beliefs. They reflect on the ways that the complexity of social concerns are obscured by political discourse, offer insights into their...

One Small Step Conversation partners Marcia Oates (68) and Ann Marie Mershon (73) talk about their careers as school teachers and what they learned, the progress or lack there of on women's rights in their lifetime, abortion, and women's athletics.

One Small Step partners Kitra Mwania (36) and Nicholas Bown (25) have a conversation about the need for in-person civil conversations, criticism of one's country as patriotism, and the separation of church and state.

One Small Step conversation partners Jeanette Clement (36) and Amanda Foster (34) talk about surviving cancer, growing up hungry and abused, and overcoming obstacles.

One Small Step partners Kevin [No Name Given] (59) and Adilene “Addy” [No Name Given] (31) talk about the experiences and identities that shaped their relationships, world-views, and career paths.

Chris Kelley (45) and his One Small Step conversation partner Alice Conner (41) discuss their upbringing and when they first become aware of politics. They discuss the recent Covington Catholic High School incident, each giving their own viewpoint and perspective....

One Small Step conversation partners Tammey Shimon (66) and Lara "Denise" Meirowsky (55) enjoy each other's company and discuss their families, their careers, teaching, love of both Texas and Kansas and how their faith guides them.

One Small Step conversation partners Diane Knibbs (66) and Michael Dean (56) discuss their upbringings, relationships, their faith, racism in their communities, being informed citizens and extreme and moderate views.

One Small Step conversation partners Ric Leczel (57) and Kristin Beasley (54) discuss Gen X identity, methods of advocacy and social change, race, incarceration, misogyny, and abortion access.

Marcia Drummond (50) and her One Small Step partner Timothy Huntington (60) discuss parenting and parenthood, political ideologies, class, and how their youth influenced their views on the meaning of life.

One Small Step conversation partners Corinthian Kelly (37) and Aiden Hamilton (31) talk about being independent thinkers, abortion, loving people, term limits, and affirmative action.

One Small Step partners Herb Albert (71) and Karl Kimball (61) sit down for a conversation about the political divide in our country and the obstacles of racial discrimination.

One Small Step partners and Oklahoma City residents Janice Martin (66) and Bert Belanger (65) discuss how their lived experiences have informed their perspectives on race, gender, abortion, adoption, and faith.