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Jack Middleton (16) interviews his mother, Kimberly Pearish (50) about her childhood and growing up around rural Missouri and how she lived when most areas around her were cut off, and her transition to the city life in Joplin. She...

My name is Gianna Mazorra and I am 18 years old. This interview was done with my grandmother, Maria Mazorra who is 75. This interview explored my grandmother’s life as an immigrant from Cuba in America and her struggles and...

Friends Sister Irma Avila (69) and Sister Liz Deines [no age given], both Sisters of Loretto, talk about Loretto Academy and share fond memories of the school and the Loretto community.

Husband and wife David Westermann (42) and Alison Westermann (42) talk about parenthood and raising their children in El Paso, Texas. They also reflect on the value of diversity and learning from those different than themselves.

Adam Karlek (21) and Jeremy Nicks (22) talk about Adam’s experiences in American society regarding race and religion while discussing what we wish to see change in American culture.

Madeline and her friend Juan Josue talk about the LGBTQ+ Community and the Christian Church, and how these two often find themselves at odds. As a devout Christian who is Bisexual, Juan speaks to how difficult it can be to...

In this interview, conducted in January 2022 in Burlingame, California, Evangeline Scott (14) interviews her father, Samuel Scott (51), about his childhood and values. Samuel shares his experience growing up in a small Massachusetts town. He also shares about his...

Steve Desroches (47) and Kristen Becker (45) discuss Becker's career as a stand up comic including touring the South with Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, as well as her childhood spent in both the North...

I interviewed my dad on his childhood and his experiences throughout life, I learned a lot from this interview as background on my family as well. My dad shared different aspects of his life as some childhood experiences being left...

One Small Step conversation partners Larry Johnson (72) and Deborah "Deb" Sung (36) talk about their shared experience leaving the church, their complex relationships with their parents, and the need for people to talk to each other in the current...

Father and son discuss childhood, growing up, and family memories

I got the opportunity to sit down and talk with my grandparents who I’ve been lucky enough to spend a lot of my time with growing up.

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

One Small Step conversation partners Paul Betancourt (61) and Amanda "Mandy" Breuer (44) discuss agriculture, their shared love and respect for the environment and the role of state and federal government in taking action towards climate change.

One Small Step conversation partners Nicholas "Nick" Zoller (40) and Karen McBee (66) talk about their upbringing in Maryland and Texas and what inspired them to become teachers in higher education. They also discuss their differences in faith and what...

Interviewing my father, Joesph Pass, about his life, his lessons, his greatest memories, and his love for God.

One Small Step conversation partners Chay Runnels (46) and Jerry Edmonson (61) discuss faith, politics and diversity.

We talked about love, childhood, raising kids, and family :)

In this interview, conducted in April 2020 in Orange, California, Adelin Garcia interviews her father Manuel Garcia about his childhood and beliefs. Manuel shares stories about his life in Guatemala and some of his earliest memories. He shares about how...

A little bit of everything.

This interview was conducted on December 1, 2019. I talked to my uncle Marjo Mercado about his experience immigrating from the Philippines to the U.S. We also went in to discussion about his experiences in both the Philippines and in...

This interview was conducted on April 22, 2019. Hallie Rolph(18) has a conversation with her mother Julie (54) about religion and how it has impacted her life. Julie talks about how God has given her strength and helped her realize...

We discussed a lot of her personal life, in terms of religion and past experiences.

If you struggle with the current political climate (especially the public discourse), take a listen to Ben's interview. Learn about his early life, his path to Richmond, religion, and his career/projects. He also talks about the way he navigates current...

A story of growing up in the 1940s. Dani Miller,age 14, interviews her grandma, Joyce Quinn in Los Angles,CA. You will learn about her religion, careers, teachers, family members and hobbies through this interview. You will also hear about her...