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We got a new cat 3 weeks ago who had never been let out of a cage for 5 1/2 years. This interveiw is basically about how she has gotten better. And how we are transitioning her to become better...

One Small Step Conversation partners Louann Talbert (69) and James "Jim" Dierke (75) talk about their shared experiences in education and find common ground in their view of the current political climate.

My Grandma

Story about his life. About how he changed

Malachi Kniffen interviews Cameron Grumme asking questions regarding religion and spirituality

In this interview, Gissell Flores and her aunt, Gabriela Pinedo, talk about some of the lessons life has taught them. Her aunt shares a profound religious experience she had with her younger child, Jacob. She gives teenagers an advice that...

How Brother Tom Rhodes’s calling led him into pastoral ministry and his experiences as a pastor.

Friends Madeline Mayes (16) and Sharona Nagamuthu (17) discuss how they engage in politics as young people who can't yet vote. They both discuss Next Generation Politics, Y Vote, and other organizations that help youth get civically engaged.

“...it’s never too late to stand back up from your mistakes or failures.” Leia Zamora interviews her mother, Roxanna Zamora, in their home in Queens, New York. Roxanna Zamora tells her story of growing up and finding her own path...

I talked with my Grandpa about some things that have impacted his life, what he is proud of, and what he values most in his life.

About family ancestry, growing up during the depression, and life learned lessons.

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Orange, California, Diana Portillo (20) interviews her mother Maria Bruno (46) about her immigration process and journey to the United States. Mrs. Bruno shares her experience when moving from Mexico to California....

Don Durbin and I talked about life, hope, and health. We talked about accomplishments and change.

In this conversation, Lizhen Liu and Moses wang are two students from China who are currently studying in Virginia Tech. They discussed some challenges that happened in life that really affected us for years. Also how should we do to...

One Small Step conversation partners Steven Doles (69) and Jay Ailworth (71) explore each of their different lived experiences. They find commonalities in their military experience as Vietnam veterans, their troubles with far-right conservatives, and discuss how race has impacted...

James Gonzales, Age: 67 Ariana Gonzalez, Age: 18 Father & Daughter Discussed how I was raised, childhood memories, and life lessons

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Colleagues and One Small Step partners Tracy Hall (50) and Mary Balkema (55) talk about their careers in local politics, their perspectives on public service, and the life lessons they have taken away from their work.

Luis tells his daughter Lucy about growing up in San Antonio, his high school years, and his experience in college

Best friends Lymon Sanderson (51) and Robert McCord (56) share a conversation about their experiences with addiction, homelessness, recovery, and finding homes. They also discuss the roles family, friendship, and God play in their lives.

One Small Step conversation partners Paul Mallchok (59) and Nichole "Nikki" Collins (50) discuss their greatest influences, political values, Christianity, and voting.

Life

Jacquelyn Beale (85) shares memories and insights with her grandson, Jonathan Beale (26) of summers going up to visit cousins in the Adirondacks, traveling, legacy, kindness, a happy marriage, family, and advice for future generations.

Talking about life

Colleagues Rev. Jackie Hibbard (56) and Rev. Nicole Lamarche (44) reflect on their calls to ministry, the challenges their community has faced in the last few years, and the values of their progressive church.