About this podcast
We all have different beliefs — but behind every belief is a story. This podcast is about listening first, understanding deeply, and seeing the humanity in people who may not think like we do.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Jessica Wignall · 52 min · Episode 24Jessica Wignall currently lives in West Jordan, UT but grew up in the Kearns area. Professionally, she is a compliance analyst for a bank. Jessica also loves getting to spend…
- Riley Eckenroth · 47 min · Episode 23Riley Eckenroth is 21 years old and is the youngest sibling of 4. He lives in Ocala, Florida and currently serves in the U.S. Army. In this episode, Riley and I talk about…
- Mini Episode: Educational Influences · 20 min · Episode 22Education is a huge contributor to a person's political involvement. In this episode, we discuss how the quality and type of education is more impactful than quantity. We explore…
- Andelin Mbaki · 53 min · Episode 21Andelin Mbaki is originally from South Africa but now lives in Southern Utah. She attends Southern Utah University and is double majoring in Dance Education and Exercise Science…
- Caleb Ence · 52 min · Episode 20Caleb Ence grew up in Santa Clara, Utah as a member of Mormon church and served an LDS mission in Botswana and Namibia. Upon returning, they attended Brigham Young University and…
- Christine Lin · 47 min · Episode 19Christine Lin was a special education teacher for 23 years and currently works as a healthcare provider. She was born with Neurofibromotosis and is a huge believer in kindness &…
- Tanner Vario · 56 min · Episode 18Tanner Vario works in higher education, where he focuses on building meaningful connections through events and community programs. He is originally from Tooele Utah and is openly…
- Yamilia Lerma · 52 min · Episode 17Yamilla Lerma is from McAllen, Texas. She is an IT support generalist and is majoring in math at Utah Valley University. In this episode, I sit down with Yamilia to talk about…
- Taylor King · 44 min · Episode 16Taylor King is originally from Southern Utah, but is currently living in Denver, Colorado. She is 25 years old, a Lutheran, and she has Cystic Fibrosis. Taylor also loves…
- Britney Masciotti · 58 min · Episode 15Britney Masciotti was born and raised in Payson, Utah but currently lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, baby boy, and their 2 dogs. She graduated from Utah Valley…
- Mini Episode: Faithful Persuasion · 27 min · Episode 14Religion plays a huge role in shaping how people see the world — from everyday decisions to the way we vote, serve others, and understand morality. In this mini episode, we…
- Paige Leavitt · 55 min · Episode 13Paige Leavitt is a mom or two and an army wife to Matt, who I interviewed last week. She is an out and proud bisexual and loves music, her family, and learning. Paige currently…
- Matthew Leavitt · 50 min · Episode 12Matthew Leavitt is a US Army Soldier and is currently deployed in the Middle East. Matt is also a husband and father of 2 beautiful girls. In this episode, I sit down with my…
- Samuel Jacobs · 1 h 5 min · Episode 11Samuel Jacobs was born in Washington but moved to Utah when he was young. He is a state delegate, which I’m sure we’ll talk about more. Samuel also recently got married and…
- Mini Episode: Generational Perspectives · 23 min · Episode 10In this special mini-episode of Common Threads, we take a step back from individual stories to look at the bigger picture—how the generation you grew up in can shape the way you…
- Colton Staheli · 59 min · Episode 9Colton Staheli was born and raised in Washington, Utah and now lives in Provo, Utah with his wife Malia, who we interviewed last week. Colton is a member of the LDS church and he…
- Malia Villarreal Staheli · 1 h 0 min · Episode 8Malia Villarreal Staheli is 28 years old and is from a town called Othello, which is an extremely small farming community in Eastern Washington. She is a beautiful mix of a bunch…
- Mitchell Price · 50 min · Episode 7Mitchell Price grew up in St. George, UT and currently resides in Provo, UT with his wife, Emma. He graduated from SUU with a degree in Political Science. He works as a data…
- Naomi Lin-Anderson · 51 min · Episode 6Naomi Lin-Anderson is a half-Taiwanese/half-white Utahn who loves to dance, read, and paint. She’s also a church goer and elementary school teacher. Naomi has always had a heart…
- Lawrence Mbaki · 1 h 13 min · Episode 5Lawrence Mbaki grew up in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrated with his family to Cedar City, UT about 6 years ago. He currently attends Southern Utah University and is double…
