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Usama M
This interview is with Usama M, a Muslim Chaplain at Muslim Space in Austin, Texas. Usama shares the story of his upbringing in Round Rock, Texas, a community with few Muslims. He discusses the discrimination he faced growing up, and the ways he now…
Marie B
This interview is with Rabbi-Cantor Marie B, a female rabbi in Austin, Texas. Marie discusses her upbringing, growing up in Brooklyn, NY in an Italian family. She shares her multicultural background and the migration story of her family. She also…
Shameem A
This interview is with Shameem A, a radiologist and a mother who lives in Austin, Texas. Shameem discusses navigating her faith from her childhood to adulthood and the potential challenges she sees her children face, her background as the child of…
Qusay H
This interview is with Qusay H, an Iraqi former refugee who fled his native country to Jordan after losing his vision after a bomb blast detonation in Baghdad. After working with Doctors Without Borders in Jordan, Hussein moved to Austin, Texas in…
Daryl H
This interview is with Daryl H, a minister at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Daryl discusses helping students sustain their faith and community through the pandemic and transitioning his congregation to church in this time. He talks about his experience…
Neil T
This interview is with Reverend Dr. Neil T, a well-known reverend who has served as a pastor in the United Kingdom, Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX. Neil is currently the pastor for the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, a member congregation of the United…
Sam B
This interview is with Sam B, who is the pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Elgin, Texas. Sam discusses the fresh perspective he brings to the church. After three years of serving as their pastor, Sam has developed close relationships with the…
Mary W
This interview is with Mary W, a retired pastor and teacher who discusses her experiences from both occupations. Mary grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and has a background in education, first teaching junior high and later serving as an instructor at…
Amanda Q
This interview is with Amanda Q, a Muslim convert and activist in Austin, Texas. Amanda discusses her journey of converting to Islam and her story of becoming an activist within the community and beyond. She shares her perspective on the strength and…