I enjoyed a conversation with DeVaughn and his sister Zoe about their experiences of racism and what they think the current state of racism is in the US.

DeVaughn and Zoe

Richard has thought about preterism (the idea of some in Christian faith that most of the prophesies concerning the end of the age took place in the 1st century), Calvinism (the idea of some in the Christian faith that the salvation of individuals from God's punishment of sin is 100% his doing), and open theism (the idea of some in the Christian faith of the free will of man and even God doesn't know for sure how it will play out).  We talk about that, and we also talk about Rich's love of music and his Steinway piano.

Richard

It was a special privilege to talk with my mother-in-law, Judy, about her growing up experience, what she values, and thoughts about God and the Bible.

Judy

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

Keith

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.

Chris

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 Treskillard

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".

Devaughn Bam Bam Smith

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.

Bill & Erma

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.

Evan

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.

Esther Spilger