A Difficult Childhood Does NOT Equal a Troubled Adulthood

Diane Chambers had some challenges to overcome in her early life, although, thanks to her Father, things weren't all bad. Looking back, as a successful mother, teacher, and faithful Christian, she wouldn't change a thing, knowing it all made her...

Troy Anthony Small- Getting Your Feet Wet

Curtis Diaz speaks with his friend and colleague Troy Small on his life, how his career in music has inspired him, and his experience growing up as a Black first generation American.

The woman who raised me, but isn't my mother.

This is the interview Aidan Schwartz (17) conducted on his grandmother, Carole Schwartz (70). This interview was conducted on November 25, 2021 in the living room of Aidan's parent's house. This interview discusses various topics of Carole's life such as...

Cyn Levis interviewing LeLaRay Treece on growing up and looking to writing their future.

Cyn Levis, 31, in Garden City, MI, interviews teenager Lelaray Treece, 17, in Parker, CO, on November 22nd, 2021, asking her to reflect on how she has changed from childhood and what they are looking forward to in the future....

"I just hope [my students] say I was kind"

Katharine Little (21) interviews Karen Carmen Little (57) about her experience teaching special education in South Jersey at the turn of the 21st century.

John Lee & Quinn Riddle

Longtime friends, John (41) and Quinn (40), sit to talk about their time in the Peace Corps. How the Peace Corps changed them and the friendships and gifts they received from their time in service.

Dylan Van Veldhuizen talks to his grandparents, Steve and Pat.

Dylan Van Veldhuizen (17) talks with his grandparents Steve and Pat Wetlaufer about their experiences in the 1960s: 2024-03-22 21:28:13.

Golda Siegel-Doyle 3rd grade student reunion

Golda Siegel-Doyle(83) talks with reporter Brian Scott-Smith about a reunion she's having with three 3rd grade students she taught back in 1965 In New York. Those students are Susan Dunaisky, Meryl Jacobs and Felice Perry, all from New York State.

Mackenzie Logie + Mr. Raymond Moran

Raymond Moran speaks with Mackenzie Logie about life and his experience.

2022 Great Thanksgiving interview
November 28, 2022 App Interview

Olivia Lovett (16) talks with her great uncle Al Bennett (84) about his life in the military, how he met his wife, his career after that, what family means to him and opinions about the world

We Need More Teachers Like Her!

My name is Ozan Kara and I am a 17 years old cultural exchange student from Turkey. As an high school student in Bloomington, Indiana, I have had the chance to know a wonderful person, Vanessa Domizlaff, my German teacher...

Emmit Cannady and Simon Callahan

Emmit Cannady(14) talks to Simon Callahan(14-15), his childhood friend with whom he has had a tremendous falling out. They talk about what has happened in the time since they last were together, and the wonderous new additions to a game...

Friendships in Ministry – Paulist Fr. Bill Edens

Paulist Fr. Bill Edens is an associate pastor at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in #GrandRapids, MI. In this audio interview, he shares his #vocation story and more with Emanuele Sesta. To see a short video with parts of this...

"A Journey of Surprises" -Heather Kinney, with The Paulist Fathers

The Paulist Fathers serve in campus and hospital ministries, administrative roles, evangelization, and other pursuits. Heather Kinney helps Paulist seminarians hone in on the direction God may be guiding them toward. She’s the community’s Associate Director of Formation for Academics...

Natasha Rodriguez and Barbara Lucey: Cheerleading, Self-Confidence, and a Hero

Barbara Lucey (68) interviews Natasha Rodriguez (23) about her experiences with cheerleading and her hero who made her dream a reality. This is a story about finding self-confidence, important memories and friends, and an important familial relationship.

Open hands with Jana Dickman

Jana Dickman tells some of her essential story after returning to The United States from Indonesia in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our conversation includes her experience teaching abroad when COVID-19 began, being evacuated from Southeast Asia in Spring...

"Schooling" COVID-19 – Comments on how varying levels of education were affected by the pandemic

A discussion amongst family members about their experiences related to education and how they were impacted by the pandemic. Erin (25, They/Them) was furloughed from their job at the start of the pandemic, and then chose to resume college courses...

Universal Church – Paulist Fr. Steve Petroff

Paulist Fr. Steven Petroff is pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome. In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Fr. Steve reflects on the 99-year-old Paulist ministry in the Eternal City and shares his own vocation story. To see...