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One Small Step conversation partners Juliette Landphair (56) and Sipi Gupta (43) discuss watching family members struggle, resilience, and the value of higher education.

One Small Step conversation partners Adithi Jayaraman (21) and Jhozef Sheldia (22) discuss mental health, sharing their views on campus, and the biggest challenges facing their generation.

One Small Step conversation partners John "Jack" Coleman (20) and Shakeb Arsalan (20) discuss growing up in predominantly male or female households, how they view the U.S. political system versus other global democracies, and whether they feel comfortable expressing their...

One Small Step conversation partners Richard [no age given] and Manish (52) have a conversation about their lives and beliefs, reading each other's bios and finding some common ground despite different political views.

One Small Step conversation partners Eric Knudtson (69) and Greg Gustin (59) have a conversation about their family backgrounds, faith, and values that have shaped their lives. They find common ground despite differences in their beliefs.

One Small Step conversation partners Dana Austin (68) and Jeffrey Jones (65) discuss their military service, the media they've produced, raising their children, and communication.

One Small Step conversation partners Patti Williamson (54) and Vinay Kumaran (53) have a conversation about pro-life vs. pro-choice and the immigration experience.

One Small Step partners Anna Isler (23) and Susan "Sue" Kurzman (68) discuss living in Richmond, volunteering at animal shelters, and how they define patriotism.

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.

Joaeph "Joe" Garcia (82) and Jace Freyman (36) talk about their family histories, how they came to their vocations, their economic and socio-political fears and hopes for the country, and the importance of connecting with others.

One Small Step partners Peggy Johnson (74) and Pattie Speer (68) discuss the people and events that shaped their political and religious beliefs.

One Small Step partners Deborah "Debbie" DiazGranados (48) and Blair Grossman (59) discuss religion, community, and their lived experiences of exclusion.

One Small Step conversation partners Gurminder Sangha (49) and Sandra Celedon (37) talk about their career trajectories; the role of their families, teachers, and mentors in their development; and their hopes for the city of Fresno.

One Small Step partners Cheryl Lee (52) and Hannah Minkler (31) talk about being inspired by their fathers, their love of basketball, and ranch life.

One Small Step partners Julie Finke (49) and Alex Reed (28) connect over a shared history of trauma and discuss how America as a country seems to be reliving its past.

Joy Polefrone (42) and her One Small Step partner, Chris Hitzelberger [no age given], exchange anecdotes of moving moments in their lives and the issue of abortion rights.

One Small Step Conversation partners Eddie Durant (56) and Vinay Kumaran (52) talk about their careers, how politics affects their work, and the role of social media in disinformation and polarization.

One Small Step Conversation Partners Simon Biasell (41) and John Walke (74) discuss faith, justice, parent-child relationships, identity, and their shared love of their Fresno, California community.

Anne Ellinger (66) and One Small Step partner Andrea Hendricks (58) talk about the intersectionality of faith and politics, their shared experiences being mothers, prejudices, and varying political topics.

One Small Step partners Tal Sims (56) and Roger Godwin [no age given] discuss their experiences abroad and how it affects their view of the United States government and politics. Tal talks about his experience in the US Navy and...

Karyn Mucklow (63) and her One Small Step partner Lauren Lambert (21) exchange travel stories, anecdotes from former times, and life lessons.

One Small Step conversation partners Mark Mannette (60) and Marilyn Krause (75) discuss theater, travel, and their political views.

Al Pola (62) connects with their One Small Step partner, Mani Mahadevan (60) over their experience as immigrants and discuss topics like cultural identity, police perceptions of the public, and racism.

One Small Step conversation partners Tessy Thykkuttathil (69) and Teresa Walker (62) discuss their Christian faith, growing up in India (Tessy) and Texas (Teresa), racism, the impact of their parents, traveling in India and navigating political discussions with friends who...

One Small Step partners Richard Mueller [no age given] and Margaret "Peggy" Miller (79) discuss their beliefs on politics, religion, and give personal anecdotes.