After we interviewed Hank Peirce (featured in Episode 7) his wife, Rebecca Scott took the spotlight with her own stories.

Some of Rebecca’s anecdotes were great options for the documentary but we could never quite get them to fit. So we are so happy you can hear all the anecdotes. Each worthy of their own special attention.

At the end of her interview you will hear a brief conversation with both Hank and Rebecca together. So keep listening until the end.

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This episode we will hear from Joseph Santos Lyons. When we went to the Unitarian Universalists General Assembly in Portland, OR we weren’t expecting to bump into him. He lives in the Philippines so we jumped on the chance to chat. While standing in the Exhibition Hall Lindsay asked him if he would like to be interviewed. We were always so honored to get to talk to so many amazing folx. Joseph is for sure one of them.

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This episode features Mara Schoney. Lindsay met Mara at George Mason University during her solo trip to the DC area. Mara is an associate professor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. One of our favorite stories about eggs is featured that we tried a few times to sneak into the documentary. Enjoy Mara!

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Lindsay recently caught up with Genevieve Baldwin after meeting each other at one of the film's screenings. This is another "current" youth perspective as well as someone who is really interesting in UU youth history.

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Lindsay and Naomi met Bart Frost at his home in New Orleans just as his wife Amelia was headed off to the local UU church service.

Bart had a lot to tell us. But before we do a note that this episode has mention of sexual assault. The exact timestamp is from 39:00 - 50:00. Listeners are invited to take care of themselves.

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This episode features Elizabeth Carrier-Ladd or Elka. Lindsay met them at the First Parish Church of Dorchester, MA to talk about the many family layers they have in connection to youth ministry. Please note that the topic of sexual assault is discussed around the 25 minute mark.

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We are back and starting with a strong force - Jen Devine!

What a treat to have been invited into Jen’s communal home in the Bay Area. The walls are covered like art galleries.

The bathroom itself was covered in pin buttons from floor to ceiling.

We were given a garden tour, listened to funny questions about sex from Jen’s students, and then landed in the kitchen where we conducted the interview.

Jen has many mic drop moments and we really put forward her words when applying for grants through a work sample even though many grant readers didn’t always understand the idea of talking about youth, sex and religion all in one sentence. I know you all will enjoy it, understand it or at least be curious about it.

We are getting the full podcasts ready for season 2. The first episode drops on Sept 30th. While you all wait we thought you might like to hear this conversation between Ayanna and their partner Chris. This is just one of many YRUU couples conversations that we had the privilege of recording. Enjoy!

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