Dorothy Mullen

End of life interview with environmental activist who chose hospice early for improved quality of life.

James Fyke Interview

I interview James Fyke, a long time friend and youth counselor of mine about his work in the police force and his experience as a member of my church.

The Legacy of Grandma Luke

Some beautiful insights and memories from my Grandma’s life, Romelle.

John Bipes

Dad’s life growing up in Southern Minnesota, Being drafted into the military police, his young married life and his growth in the Lutheran faith.

The Grief of Losing an Idol

On November 27th, 2017, Charlie Ruderman interviewed his mother Catherine Smith to learn about her childhood and what it was like to lose a loved one. Throughout the interview, Catherine describes her childhood in the 1970’s San Fernando Valley. This...

Mr. Green

Mr. Green is my former 7th grade science teacher and is now my advising counselor for a college prep program called Upward Bound. Growing up he faced challenges and preserved to get to where he is today. He has been...

The widow

Jose Rodriguez gets asked questions about his love life and how he manages to be strong now that his lover is gone.

The Giving Hands of My Family

My mother and I talked about her expiernces with Ride for Three Reasons with her Dad, and other charitable events she has taken place in.

A moneylender tells the story of finding God at work in his life & career

John grew up in a family of educators. While he considered becoming a pastor, he concluded, "I could find my faith calling in other ways." He first followed in his parents' path of education, wanting to become a school superintendent,...

The World Has Changed

I discuss childhood, growing up, and learning to have faith in your own abilities with my middle school science teacher who has taught me so much more then she will ever know.

Devoted Catholic Faith

This interview was recorded in independence Missouri. Gennie Stasi (12) interviews her godmother Mary Mitchell (79) about what life was like for her as a child. She talks about summers down in Arkansas and her almost becoming a nun.

Building Bridges with Mr. Dumpys

Mr. Dumpys telling me about his life story, how Faith played a role in his life, his job and volunteer work, his school stories and lessons, and his influences.

Witness to Cancer

It was about living in a life with a child that has cancer to be a witness and how it feels to go through it.

Sherica Jones-Lewis and Allison Poindexter

[Recorded: Friday, October 29th, 2021] Sherica Jones-Lewis and Allison Poindexter have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. The two women bond over their shared background as educators and talk about teaching and parenting in tenuous times. They also...

The Lost of a Soul; Grandpa Joe

In this interview I will be asking my sister Jazlyn questions about our grandpa who passed in 2015. She will answer these questions on how she honors him and how much he means to her. She was in college when...

“Someone who cared"

I talked with my grandpa about some of the positive and negative moments in his life that shaped him into who he is today as well as influential people. Both contributed to amazing lessons and wisdom he has gained in...

"Deep down inside I felt like something wasn't normal. And it turns out it wasn't."

Kelly Plunkett speaks with her Nurse-Family Partnership nurse Kyla Pfannenstiel at Children First about her journey to becoming her son's biggest advocate & a confident mom. With Kyla's support, Kelly overcame homelessness relating to domestic violence, and was persistent in...

Adelle Sims is interviewed by her daughter, Ella Pharo, about her life.

In this interview, my mom and I discussed her childhood, adulthood, found memories, and important historical/ political things that stand out to her. We also talked about our relationship and other personal things that had an impact on her life.

Thanksgivings Interview

Im asking my mom about how she was courageous in her life and the risks she had to take. I also ask her about her childhood and how she met my father. There was a few tears but I really...

Bill Farrell and Juhi Desai

[Recorded: January 5, 2022] Bill Farrell (70) and Juhi Desai (28) sit down to record a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Juhi is a current UVA Law student working towards a career as a public defender. Bill underwent...

Trudy Alexander

Grandson interviews grandmother amidst advanced cancer