A “War on Terror” veteran intends to bomb a local mosque, but instead meets its occupants and begins a healing process through unlikely friendships.

In this premiere episode, J.R. and Kelsey share the inspiration behind The Facing Project and why bringing people together across borders and through stories is more important than ever.

Stories
• The Anger is Mine: Richard McKinney’s Story as told to Tom Steiner from Facing Racism in Muncie, Indiana. Performed by Drew Vidal.
• From Khwara Banda to Muncie, Indiana: Mohammad Saber Bahrami’s Story as told to Bibi Bahrami from Facing Home in Muncie, Indiana. Performed by Bryn Marlow.

Music and production by Sean Ashcraft.