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One Small Step participants Robert "Bob" Free (76) and Stephen Crane (69) discuss their diverse backgrounds, including Bob's experience in the Navy and Stephen's experience living, at one point, in a commune.

One Small Step conversation partners Randy White (65) and Ryan Jacobsen (42) talk about the importance of community engagement and their commitment to both urban and rural Fresno.

One Small Step partners Amy Lyon (57) and Tariff Risinger (53) discuss their military service, why the U.S. Constitution is still relevant, and how they think our country has "devolved" into two opposing sides.

One Small Step partners Paula Siegel (69) and Terry Hutchison (82) share a conversation about their families, the most influential people in their lives, their work, and their hopes and concerns for the future.

One Small Step conversation partners Lisa Robert (50) and Laura Bennett (39) consider how their upbringings shaped their political views, and reflect on some of the challenges they’ve faced.

One Small Step conversation partners Debbie Strong (71) and Larry Kincheloe (70) discuss their upbringings and formative experiences, their political identities and how they've evolved over time, the important figures in their lives, and their hobbies.

One Small Step partners Johanna Winkler (41) and Sharon Craig (51) talk about motherhood and the similarities and differences of their experiences as mothers.

One Small Step conversation partners Chay Runnels (46) and Jerry Edmonson (61) discuss faith, politics and diversity.

One Small Step partners Donte Data [no age given] and Theresa Davidson [no age given] discuss their community work, their racial and ethnic identities, and their personal political values.

One Small Step partners Esther Carver (37) and Saul Salinas (50) sit down for a conversation about housing, community growth, and education.

One Small Step partners Tim Tapscott (57) and Jenny Thomas (45) have a conversation about abortion, immigration, and the upcoming election.

One Small Step conversation partners Kim Moriyama (54) and Charles "Charly" Minkler (66) talk about their upbringing, political beliefs and their struggles as outsiders.

One Small Step conversation partners Angelina "Angie" Barfield (50) and Susan Xiong (39) talk about their family backgrounds and upbringing, the importance of education and community, and their frustrations with the current state of politics.

One Small Step conversation partners Ian Campbell (27) and Kris Robertson (59) take an hour to discuss their multi-regional experience with America and how it has shaped their faith and political perspective.

One Small Step conversation partners Phil Hayes (72) and Dick Novotny (73) talk to each other about their upbringings and education. They discuss their opinions about sports, the 2020 election, and racial inequality.

One Small Step conversation partners Xuanning Fu (69) and Shantay Davies-Balch (42) talk about the importance of social capital in social mobility, interracial relationships, and the role of the DRIVE initiative in increasing equity in Fresno.

One Small Step conversation partner Ashley Williams (36) Lori Yancey (63) have a conversation about community outreach, childhood memories, and dealing with loss.

One Small Step conversation partners Braden Storts (26) and Shelley Stege (59) discuss how political division has impacted both of them - as well as what it means to be adaptable. They also discuss how they both have known people...

One Small Step partners Paul "Scott" Crenshaw (59) and Lisa Thompson (48) have a conversation about how they came to be apart of their religious communities and the role of politics within religion.

One Small Step conversation partners Christen Brouillette (24) and Gretchen Moirtensen (67) have a conversation about family acceptance of coming out, abortion, civil rights issues, and government assistance.

Kelly Phillips (54) and her One Small Step partner Alec Sabatini (29) discuss varying topics like global warming, gun control, media consumption, and politics.

One Small Step partners Kathryn Boren (36) and Ian Landis (27) share their experiences with opioid addiction, suicide, and recovery. They also discuss their political beliefs.

One Small Step partners Nathan "Nate" Lord (52) and Molly Moncure (69) talk about their concern for the future of our country, and how in the recent past they have come to recognize the privilege they have enjoyed due to...

One Small Step parters Melanie Henry (42) and Rainman Davis (50) have a conversation about what they are most proud of in the past year, their pandemic experiences, and their relationships to church.

One Small Step conversation partners Laura Shibut (54) and Laura Steelman (52) sit down for a conversation where they find they have much more in common than just their first names. They discover a shared devotion to faith, disappointment with...