“It was weird not being there before. You kind of feel like you’re invading, like you’re an outsider. But they welcomed us.” Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions What tone does the speaker use in describing his religious experience at the university? […]
You Haven’t Been through the Struggle
“I don’t care much for ignorance.” CONTENT WARNING: Contains strong language Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions The speaker uses the term “ignorance” early in the clip, but it seems to be a theme for his experience generally. What sorts of attitudes […]
In Very Good Hands
“I slept through my station. It was dark and the trees were out and it was like in a scary movie. I saw one last car.” Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions How did the speaker respond to missing his train stop? […]
Part of the Change
“It made me glad that the world was broader than my experience growing up.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your questions to us or post them in […]
I Didn’t Even Want to Drink the Water
“What am I doing here? Are these really my friends?” Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions Why does the speaker not want to drink the water at Passtimes? Why does he wonder if his friends are really his friends? The speaker call […]
Preaching Without Apology
“Religion is the one thing that shouldn’t be compromised… We shouldn’t water down a message to bring in as many people as possible.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) […]
Buddhist Retreat
“I came onto campus quote-unquote Lutheran.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your questions to us or post them in the comment box for our consideration. If you […]
Going by My Initials
“I have a non-binary gender identity. A lot of people don’t know what that is here.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your questions to us or post […]
Basketball Has Been a Necessity
“This is where I belong; I should be out there now, helping my teammates.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your questions to us or post them in […]