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Paulist Fr. Michael Evernden is based at Old St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. He previously served at St. Philip Neri Church in Portland, OR. Fr. Mike offers parish retreats, days of recollection and online adult education sessions. He met...

an episode of my new audio series where i discuss NOUN/S that everybody in the world has access to that have a chance at making their day/life better .... all are welcome to gather and listen ;^D

an episode of my new audio series where i discuss NOUN/S that everybody in the world has access to that have a chance at making their day/life better .... all are welcome to gather and listen ;^D

[Recorded: Thursday, February 22, 2024] UVA students Brian Warden (19) from Morgantown, WV and Jamila Snyder (19) from Pittsburg, PA recorded a one small step conversation as part of their course Public Service and Democracy. They discussed that both of...

Today I am talking with my dad about him moving and giving the pros and cons about moving a lot as a child. We talked about his favorite places that he has lived, and especially the hard times and thoughts...

Thorsten Fjellstedt 82 interviewed by his son Anders Fjellstedt 42 in Thor’s home of 35 years as he prepares to move to Florida and live with Anders’ family. Thor reflects on his life in his house in Chapel Hill, NC,...

Spouses Stephen McGuire (72) and Doris McGuire (no age given) talk about how they met, their favorite memories together, and Stephen’s career as an author.

Emily and Brian Carpenter talk over the phone, Emily calls from Connecticut to her father, Brian, who still lives in her childhood home in Vermont. The two discuss the difficulties of moving away from a place once called home, which...

Maanya Chitrapu (17) discusses with her neighbor, Tanya Rao (26), about her academic and career experiences in dentistry. Tanya offers unique advice and stories.

This is an interview with my friend Alex (22) and me! They identify as non-binary and bisexual and practice witchcraft as a form of spirituality.

Faith discusses growing up with parents of different races, spirituality, and traditions celebrated throughout her life.

In-laws Becca Begnaud (71) and Cecilia Wells (44) discuss Cecilia's background as a member of the Indigenous Ampskapii-Pikuni ("Real People") tribe, also known as the Blackfeet tribe, as well as their work with and relationship to Indigenous art, language, and...

In this podcast, I talk with my mother about what it was like moving and changing environments during her adolescence.

[Recorded: Tuesday, September 12th, 2023] Caleb (19) from Fairfax, Virginia and Andrew Chand (19) from rural Ohio participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Andrew shares about the...

Sarah Padgett interviews her friend Kaoutar Nassir about her journey moving from her childhood home in Tangier to her current home in Madrid, the obstacles she faced along the way, how she connects with herself, and her hopes for the...

Me Audrionnah 17 and my dad William 39 have been practicing the idea and ways of Buddhism for a couple of years, I asked him about him ideas and experiences of getting to where he is spiritually.

This interview is between me, Emma, and my mom’s friend, Trish, speaking about Trish’s life with her daughter, Cassie, struggling with addiction. The topic of generational trauma is relevant. (interrupted by time limit)

This was an interview with my grandmother, Mamawa Sieway Kaisamba. During this call, we talk about her upbringing, her life coming to America, and how she reflects on her life now being 73 years old.

My mom (age 44) and I (age 15) talking about my mom’s childhood, how she met my dad, and what impacts were made in her life. My mom talks about the relationships she has with her siblings and my dad....

Virginia Dorsett talks about all the times she moved, around New York, then to Northern Virginia and lastly around Texas. When asked about her advice, she talked about thinking of it as off to the next adventure.

I interviewed my mom (Amanda Loughran 42) about her big move. She moved from a really small town in Ohio to Florida all by herself which was a really big deal in her family. Her bravery inspires me and this...

Married couple, Allie Marshall (46) and Henry Schliff (44), discuss their upbringings, religious perspectives, marriage, and the differences between one other.

This is an interview with Allison Theisen in which we take a deep dive into her religious life and how it intersects with her membership in the LGBTQ community. We go over her upbringing and how she came to her...

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...

MaryBeth Shaw (63) and John Shaw (77) speak about their marriage, the challenges they have faced, and the business they have built together.