Janel Bowers and David Wesley discuss investing in others and life events that form deep values.

Janel Bowers discussed how creating new avenues for people to thrive and have dignity has given her a sense of deep joy. Her work through Friends of JCDS gives her the opportunity to match her own gifts and passions with...

Jillian Witbeck talks to her grandmother, Marsha, about her life as a military kid, a mother, and meeting her husband.

Jillian Witbeck (13) talks to her grandmother Marsha Witbeck (70) about her life. Marsha shares how it was different to be a military kid and what her life was like. She discusses meeting the most important person in her life,...

Stories with Mrs.Pat

She talked about how God played a role in her lifeand helping the homeless at Pads.

Interview with my grandma

My name is Emme O’Neill and I am interviewing my grandmother about her life.

My grandmother, Nedja

Growing up in a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina in poverty. My grandmother didn't have much in life other than her family. She explains that her family was always her number one prirority in life.

Talk with my Dad.

I felt like he really opened up to me and I think this is a great way for people to communicate. Especially new people or new couples. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

“I wanted not to live on a pedestal”

Fr. Ken McGuire describes himself as a theological liberal who peers say still gets along well with conservatives. Father Ken says a Ph.D. in anthropology shaped him to understand how people approach situations from different mindsets and it made him...

"I wanted to see the world:" Sailor, History Buff Paulist Father Marcos Zamora

Paulist Father Marcos Zamora joined the U.S. Navy to see the world. In many ways, he'd already experienced a lot of world culture--he grew up in a multiethnic community in Chicago and he'd studied ancient cultures en route to becoming...

How they changed their lives

Mrs.Hisley talks about her life as a child. Where she grew up. I asked her about being an immigrant and what it was like at that age. I also asked her the dummest thing she did in her life. I...

“It’s a service of humility”

"Life in the priesthood is one of humility," says Michael Hennessy in this interview recorded shortly before his May 2018 ordination as a priest. Hennessy is a New Englander who started thinking about being a priest when he was teaching...

Religion

This interview is about my friends view on religion and what it means to her. It gave me more insight and it gave her a chance to open up on something she doesn’t talk about often.

I Do Believe
January 16, 2020 App Interview

Amidst Thanksgiving preparations of 2019, Linda Pfeffer speaks with her grandson, Nico Joel, while his mother talks about teriyaki chicken in the background. Linda shares about her relationship with God, Catholicism, and spirituality in general that resonates with Nico as...

Happy Days are Here Again

I’m Makayla Boney (18) and I interviewed my auntie Sylvia Lee (70) on her belief of God. We discuss a little bit about our family and how God is present in her every day life.

Harvest Already There – Paulist Fr. Bernard Campbell

In this conversation with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Bernard Campbell discusses his life and ministry as an American priest in Italy. At the time of this interview in 2018, Fr. Bernie was the vice rector of St. Patrick's Catholic American...

Mamma

My mom's not an orator, but she's been through life and to me that qualifies anyone to share their wisdom.

American Dream Interview with Ms. Dedra Thomas

We talked about her views of the American dream. She believes that is very personal and different based on each person. We also spoke about her parents and her views on god and how it has helped her achieve the...

Seth Hakes interviews his grandmother, Joyce Rowe, about how life was like back then in Clintonville, Wisconsin.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Greenbay, Wisconsin, Seth Hakes (17) interviews his grandmother, Joyce Rowe (78), about her childhood in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Mrs. Rowe reminisces of her times growing up on the farm and of her younger...

"Open to the surprising encounter" -Paolo Puccini, CSP

Paolo Puccini describes himself as a pilgrim and a missionary. His Catholic journey and evangelization led him to the Paulist Fathers. After several years of study and formation with the community, in September 2019, Paolo made his final promises to...

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Angela Martin, Tony Capillary, and Beth Capillary

Angela Martin (48) interviews her parents, Beth Capillary (73) and Tony Capillary (73), on their growth as a married couple three days before their 50th wedding anniversary.

Uncle Chuck

A quick interview with my uncle Georger “Chuck” Woods. He briefly describes his michevious teenage years and connection to God.