adoption process from Russia

Lauren (20) and MaryAnn (73) discuss marryAnn adopting her daughter from Russia.

Caring for and loving my children – 04-10-2024 15:10:32

interview with Maxcine Knight (87) with Regana Redd (62) on being a (my) foster parent. Momma, Mother Knight raised about twenty children (teenagers) and adopted four children. Watts & Compton California

Rebecca Jones Gaston speaks with Katherine Chon about her journey in social work

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

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Erica Liu and Peggy Way

One Small Step partners Erica Liu (46) and Peggy Way (65) have a conversation about political divisiveness, family division, religion, and race.

Camdyn and Abe – 12/1/2023

Camdyn (19), sits down with friend Abe (19), to discuss what it’s like growing up as an adopted child, as well as discussing being black in America.

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Christen Brouillette and Gretchen Moirtensen

One Small Step conversation partners Christen Brouillette (24) and Gretchen Moirtensen (67) have a conversation about family acceptance of coming out, abortion, civil rights issues, and government assistance.

Interview with my adopted grandmother, Kathy Robinson

Kathy Robinson is 71 years old. Since my grandparents are all dead, she stepped in and filled that role for me. We talked about her childhood, school life, and the corse of her life in general.

Charlee Spencer and her father David Spencer talk about his experiences growing up and going through life.

This interview was between me (age 17) and my father David Spencer (age 61) in November 2023. We had a discussion about his life growing up and his experiences throughout his childhood and adolescence. We also discussed his reaction and...

Harris, Kaleb (Peer Interview 11/20/23

the interviewer is Kaleb Harris (14) and the interviewee is Connor Sammons (15) and we are peers. The topics discussed were questions about pets and memories of those pets.

Recording – 11-18-2023 16:37:04

Olive Tellegen interviews Elisabeth Tellegen (Her mom), Kate Cusato (Aunt), and Matt Prinkey (Uncle). Despite Elisabeth being adopted and not meeting her siblings until she was 21, they have been very close for decades and share crazy (slightly dirty) stories...

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Nancy Patterson and Suzanne Royer-McCone

One Small Step conversation partners Nancy Patterson (67) and Suzanne Royer-McCone (60) discuss the decision to have kids or not, the process of obtaining Section 8 housing assistance, and having different political views than their families.

A welcoming experience of the Church – Paulist Fr. Joe Scott

Paulist Fr. Joe Scott recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a #priest. Fr. Joe served in campus ministry for much of his first decades as priest. He was also an associate editor at Paulist Press from 1998...

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Steve Carter and Linda Hathaway

One Small Step partners Steve Carter (76) and Linda Hathaway (77) have a conversation about pro-choice vs. pro-life, their opinions on past and current presidential candidates, and the need for civil political discussion.

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Ree Ann Stepp and Lori Izykowski

One Small Step conversation partners Ree Ann Steep (71) and Lori Izykowski (63) discussed about politics.

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Michael Sullivan and Jimmy Aschkar

One Small Step partners Michael Sullivan (70) and Jimmy Aschkar (29) discuss their relationship to Wichita, the decision to become a parent, and the intersection between politics and small business.

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Andy Weenig and Mark Houser

One Small Step conversation partners Andy Weenig (46) and Mark Houser (70) talk about their families, their faith and how both influence their sense of social justice.

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Taeler Danhieux and Carrie Danhieux-Poole

Mother and daughter Carrie Danhieux-Poole (55) and Taeler Danhieux (32) recall Carrie finding out she was pregnant with Taeler, nearly giving her up for adoption, parenthood, and life lessons.

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John Northcutt and XinLing Fritz

One Small Step partners John Northcutt (44) and XinLing Fritz (22) discuss raising chickens, driving around the United States, and collecting pens.

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William Craft and Kathy Purnell

Williams Craft [no age given] interviews his spouse Kathy Burnell (54) about her life, her relationship with her parents, childhood memories, and her education and career trajectory.

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Marianne Vermeer and Michelle Branson Johann

One Small Step conversation partners Marianne Vermeer [no age given] and Michelle Branson Johann [no age given] discuss about politics.

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Scott Martin and Kevin Bandy

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Martin (49) and Kevin Bandy (47) talk about the current divisions in the country, their personal political views, and their hopes for the future.

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Melissa Espinoza-Smart and Jo Corona

Jo Corona (34) interviews Melissa Espinoza-Smart (54) about her great, great grandmother, Maria Guadalupe Garcia Lucero and her journey learning more about her indigenous heritage.