Keith accidentally killed his housemate with a gun he thought was unloaded.  We talk about his prison experience and life after.

Chris is a friend who didn’t think about racism too much earlier in life but has now come to think of it as a problem that needs to be addressed.  We talk about his experience of racism as a black man.

I enjoyed a conversation with Robert Treskillard, author of Merlin’s Blade, Merlin’s Shadow, Merlin’s Nightmare, and now working on Arthur’s Blade.  We talk about writing, myths and story, history and legend.

Robert’s blog

DeVaughn lost his sight at the age of 17.  His life turned around about that same time after he had a religious conversion experience.  DeVaughn enjoys judo, jiu-jitsu and wrestling.  He is currently going to college on a wrestling scholarship.  Someday he hopes to help kids by providing a place for them to wrestle and “rough house”.

This is a conversation with my mom and dad, Bill & Erma Jackson.  We talk about what the farm means to them, how Dad got involved in pastoring, and their enjoyment of boating through the years.

Evan is a great guy to have a conversation with.  We ramble a little and talk about a number of different things, but a big part of our conversation is about how our Christian identity of being a child of God must dictate the way we see and act in the world.

I enjoyed a very informative conversation with Esther Spilger who helps churches reach out into their communities and connect with kids.  Esther had a lot to say about her own growth.  Also, I appreciate Esther’s comments at the end about how she made a church experience more meaningful.

I had the pleasure of a conversation with my pastor on a number of different topics.  We discuss racism, what the Christian good news is all about, Scott’s prayer routine, and how confidence in God has come from confidence in Jesus.

Chris left a successful career in the banking business to give himself a chance to consider who he was and what he really wanted.  He’s a year in and has enjoyed the discovery.

Grace is a young woman who is starting her first year as a 1st grade school teacher in a North St. Louis charter school.  She talked about her conversion experience after beginning college, missionary experience and the things that have made an impact on her life.