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Lea Zikmund (23) and her new friend James Douglas Whitfield (69) talk about James' deep religious practices, religious visions he has had, and what he wants his grandchildren to know about living a life of faith.

One Small Step partners Michael Shank (69) and Darin Durham (29) have a conversation about their mutual appreciation for 4H, feeling different politically to their friends, and a topical political song of the moment.

New friends Nandi Pointer (52) and Saleema Robinson (29) talk about their upbringings, their spiritual journeys, and their conceptions of God.

Janelle Benuska (40) interviews her mother Rebecca Daebelliehn (78) about her childhood growing up in a big family, her relationship with her mother, her life as a nun at the convent before starting her journey in education and motherhood, and...

One Small Step conversation partners Damon Young (45) and Martin Garcia (40) talk about their beliefs about the economy, religion, and local politics.

Carl Black (43) interviews his mother, The Rev. Dr. Ruth Black (75) about her mother, her time at Harvard, her calling into the priesthood, and her work with AIDS patients.

Amanda Eden (34) and her best friend Jenni Szambecki (32) have a conversation about how and why they became friends, the conflicts they've worked through, and their favorite memories from the different phases of their friendship.

Marcus Burrier (34) talks with his Above and Beyond Cancer trainer, Mary Van Heukelom (46), about his experience with cancer as a teen and again in adulthood; his relationship with God, his wife, and his daughters; and the trips he...

Jorge Cortez (73) talks to his son, Pete Cortez (51), about the history of their 75-year-old family restaurant, Mi Tierra, and how his father's legacy still carries on today.

Anita “Ani” Fête Crews (38) and her One Small Step partner, Ingrid Addison (40), reflect on significant life experiences that they share, including their faith, their families and their experiences of grief and loss. They also chat about their political...

One Small Step conversation partners and siblings Nancy Harness (66) and Eric Keller (57) talk about growing up in the same household at different time periods and how that shaped their differing world views. They also discussed the Covid vaccine,...

Sarah Padgett (24) interviews new friend Brandy Tolbert (34) about Brandy’s childhood, her family, and her children. Brandy also talks about her role as the director of the Literacy Alliance and how she discovered her passion for literacy work.

Colleagues Cheri Lyon (65) and Stephen Wiard (74) discuss what it means to serve their community and reflect on the impact of El Pueblito Methodist Church's Shared Table program on the Taos community.

Friends Gina Blanton (51) and Timothy Beauchamp (54) talk with their pastor, Manda Adams (42), about their experiences with sexual identity and the church, and discuss how they put certain differences aside to fight for racial justice through their organization,...

Christy McDonald Lenahan (43) interviews her friend and colleague Michael Hebert (59) about his work as a priest and a nurse and his views on religion.

Halicue Hanna (50) talks to StoryCorps facilitator Jeb Backe (26) about her spiritual path to Hoodoo. She reflects on her family roots in Mississippi, her connections to her ancestors, and her experience practicing Afro-Cuban dance.

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Rooney (44) and Richard Crowley (65) discuss the need for civil discourse is this politically divided country, their fathers' influence, and Thanksgiving conversations.

Friends and colleagues Alison Benders (65) and Margaret [No Name Given] (65) talk about their Catholic upbringings and their experiences with religion in adulthood. They reflect on what pilgrimage, faith, and community have meant to them.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan Johnstad (55) and Romero Robbins (62) have a conversation about how the places they grew up in impacted their lives, losing their sisters and being known, and the stories behind their ideas about patriotism.

Joel Baxley (49) talks with his wife Nancy Baxley (48) about his history as an art teacher, his life journey post glioblastoma diagnosis

Evan Bednarz (30) talks with his colleague William Kershnar (24) about the role religion and faith play in the social justice movement. They talk about the work they do in the Catholic Worker House in Houston, the complexity of the...

One Small Step partners Stephanie Tucker [no age given] and Nancy Klavans (73) talk about spirituality, their families, and the communities in which they have lived.

Colleagues Joshua Del Conte (38) and Maile Singson (70) discuss Josh's work supporting United States military veterans and his personal journey reintegrating into civilian life.

One Small Step participants Jessica Rhodus (46) and Jose Saez Jr. (26) talk about the importance of parenthood, faith, and their differing perspectives on public education.

One Small Step conversation partners Samuel Voth Schrag (39) and Joe Tito (59) discuss parenting, how their faiths impact their politics, and how their politics impact their friendships.