Betty Hansel discusses her life and how she has journeyed to find meaning.

Grandmother Betty Hansel discusses her life growing up on a farm in rural Virginia before tragically losing her parents and beginning life on her own. She discusses the evolution of her faith in God and the role that Christianity has...

Phoebe Stapleton and Russ Sukhia- interview about success

Phoebe Stapleton (me) interviews her grandfather who was a pastor for years about his perspective on success and how our culture views it.

Marina Fayez and her sunday school teacher Nihal Zacharia talk about important advice, and her lovely father.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Marina Fayez (15) interviews her sunday school teacher Nilhal Zacharia (47) about her father and how lessons have taught her to become who she is today. Mrs. Zacharia shares stories...

Grandparents 2022 Thanksgiving

I interviewed my Grandpa and we talked about how he wanted to be remembered, his past thanksgivings, and how accepting Jesus changed his life.

Chandler Nandkumar and Kendall Sano

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Chandler Nandkumar (20) from Gloucester Township, NJ and Kendall Sano (19) from McLean, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Both students...

Cristina Amador and Olivia Paschal

[Recorded on October 26, 2021] Cristina Amador ('24) and Olivia Paschal (PhD '26) share their experiences growing up in open-minded Christian households, the decisions that led them both to the University of Virginia, and their disapproval of partisan labels.

Dusty W. on growing up in an “Appalachian Holiness Church”

A short interview with Dusty W., who grew up in an Appalachian snake-handling family. Dusty explains his family’s beliefs and his own spiritual outlook.

The Road to Shasta Bible College & Graduate School

Dr. David Nicholas the President of Shasta Bible College, and his life story.

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Tyler Cherry and Joyce Lanning

One Small Step partners Tyler Cherry (23) and Joyce Lanning (78) discuss growing up in Alabama, religion/spirituality, and their college experiences.

Gary & Ken: Happy 50th Anniversary! Stonewall Inn, NYC, Gay Catholics, Equality and Missing Community

“We got what we wanted, but we lost what we had.” Ken Latch and Gary Trout of NYC had their first date just months after the Stonewall Riots. Today, they are happily married and find community in a welcoming Catholic...

Words of the wiser

I interviewed my mimi,Dawn who has MS. A Symptom that does not allow you to move your body without pain. I was grateful to spend time listening about her life and the challenges she faced. It was an amazing opportunity...

Lydia Smith and Jordan Perez

[Recorded: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023] Lydia Smith (19) from South Hill, Virginia, and Jordan Perez (19) from Harrisonburg, Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Lydia shares...

Interview with Rachel

This is my interview with my gay friend Rachel. I ask her about her past and present life experiences.

Interview with Gary at Openhouse

Gary’s experience coming into his gay identity in his hippie days in San Francisco.

Riley and Irv – 10/15/23

Irv is a Chinese gentleman and he talks about his parents origins, what life was like growing up on an Indian reservation, and what role his faith in Jesus has meant in his life.

Troubled Times Lead To A Blessed Life

Former Marine shares story from going through hard times and how it shaped his life. A hard past with a rebellious feeling towards God can come out to end with a great story. God is a better writer of your...

Interview with my mother

This is a interview I did with my beloved mother . I translated everything the best of my ability:)! Also there are some very emotional moments..

Caleb Kuo and Andrew Chand

[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...