Mary Newsome From UACCM
January 8, 2023 App Interview

Mrs. Newsome has worked at UACCM for over 40 years, since August 2nd, 1981. During this interview, she reflects on the changes to campus and some of her favorite memories over the years.

Joumeel McLaurine Interview Part 2

This is an interview with Joumeel McLaurine, the planting pastor of Ascend Church -- a life giving church coming to Royal Oak in the Spring of 2018. Joumeel is currently the Administrative Pastor at the First Church of Sterling Heights...

Joelle Aheto and her uncle, Liberty Nulaans talk about childhood memories and role models

Joelle Aheto (16) and her uncle, Liberty Nulaans (59) sit down for an interview to talk about life in Ghana, his schooling, and his passion for photography and technology. They also talked about how Christianity shaped his life and how...

The great thanksgiving listen

My grandparents grew up in south Alabama only a couple miles apart from each other. They met when they were in 2nd grade when my grandmother’s parents decided that she needed to get off of the farm and go to...

The Reality of Religion

This interview is to examine the perspective of one woman and her religious experience.

Security Team Lead – Bryan Trout

Brian is the Security Team lead at my church and I’m an Intern there. I decided to interview Brian and he tells the story of how in his youth he grew up in Alaska and moved around, finding his interests...

Maddie Komatinsky and her Grandma talk about growing up in Wales and family and friends along her life path.

In this interview conducted on Nov. 26 in Manhattan Beach, California, Maddie Komatinsky interviews her grandmother, Anne, about her childhood and growing up. Anne shares thoughts, stories and memories of growing up in Wales, moving to he US, meeting friends...

1979 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) have been married over 71 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This recording covers the year 1979. The picture is of Veneta’s parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.

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...

Aunt Cherry (sibling #12)

My Aunt Cherry is the 12th of my Grandma Classy's children. We talked for a bit about the coronavirus, the ways she is keeping up with there grandchildren and how her church has handled the transition. My favorite part of...

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...

“A real artist should reflect the times …”

When he’s not singing or serving as a church worship leader, Brandon Williams is performing in live shows and recording music. He’s working on his second album, “Rebel Heart,” with songs that address social issues. “It attempts to bring hope...

Journeying Together – Paulist Fr. Jerry Tully

In 2019, Paulist Fr. Gerard "Jerry" Tully is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on May 14, 1994. Fr. Jerry, a Bronx native, serves as associate pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los...

Changing the Status Quo pt. 2

Talking about Father Brad’s experience as a priest despite being gay and the challenges he faced becoming a priest.

Michael Payne + Jim Hassmer

[Recorded: Friday, August 19, 2022] Jim and Michael record a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jim is retired from 30 years of United Methodist pastoring and now volunteers to help reduce food insecurity in Albemarle County while Michael...

Stories with Mrs.Pat

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

Common Ground Tacony: Janice Monzo-Perry

This week I interview my cousin Janice Monzo who is originally from South Philadelphia 5th & Dudley Sts, but worked all over the city with the Salvation Army for 34 years. While working for the Salvation Army Janice's job was...

“I was looking for…adventure…”

Service is always at the core of Father Stuart Wilson-Smith's adventures and musical pursuits. He says that from the time he was young, he wanted his life to be focused on helping others. It was later that he decided that...

Interview with coordinator of St. John Neumann Catholic Church Homeless Ministry

My name is Katherine Mesa (20) and I am a current student at Florida International University and today I interviewed Amanda LaGra of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In our interview we discussed Amanda’s role as homeless ministry coordinator and...

"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...