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A sample poem from the collection YOU & YOURS by Naomi Shihab Nye. The audiobook edition was published by BOA Editions in January 2022. Narrated by the author.

You & Yours

"Someone I Love" by Naomi Shihab Nye

When Anastasia Sotiropoulos joined the Stanford chapter of the Prison Renaissance Project, she got paired up with a man named Adamu Chan, who had been incarcerated at San Quentin prison for two decades. Their relationship began a few weeks before the pandemic, and the first time they talked San Quentin was the site of one of the largest COVID outbreaks in the nation. Over the next three years, Anastasia and Adamu exchanged dozens of letters, had weekly phone calls, and dreamed of creating a film together. Neither of them could have imagined where that friendship would lead them: not just to Adamu’s release from San Quentin, but his admission to Stanford as a CCSRE Mellon Arts Fellow. Today Adamu is an award-winning filmmaker and community organizer. Adamu and Anastasia have continued their friendship, and together created the 2024 podcast episode, Friends in Liminal Spaces, through the Stanford Storytelling Project’s Braden Storytelling Grant.

Reclaiming, part 6: Friends in Liminal Spaces

What happens when someone else dictates your every move? And what does it mean when that someone is...a stuffed animal. 

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our September '20 theme, MEETING UNCERTAINTY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Adesuwa Agbonile '21 .

Story by Adesuwa Agbonile, Audio produced by Allie Wollner and Adesuwa Agbonile 

Music in this piece:

"Here's the Thing" by Lee Rosevere 
"Sad Marimba Planet" by Lee Rosevere 
"Making a Change" by Lee Rosevere 
"Slow Lights" by Lee Rosevere

Sept | MEETING UNCERTAINTY | The Bear-Bear Dread

How one man finds his footing when he steps on new land.

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our October '20 theme, FINDING GROUND. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow JJ Kapur '22 .

Music in this piece:

"Comedy background Music - Indian Tabla & Dholak Instrumental" by Yellow Tunes
"Best Indian sad background music" by Yellow Tunes
"Ghost Surf Rock" by Loyalty Freak
"India Royalty Free Music" by Bensound
"PUNJABI DHOL BHANGRA BEATS 1" by Official No Copyright Music

Story by JJ Kapur, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Oct | FINDING GROUND | Warm Smile, Hot Cha

A skeptic finds the spirit somewhere unexpected.

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our December '20 theme, (BE)LONGING. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Kory Gaines '21 .


Music in this piece: 

"Deep Pools" -Podington Bear
"Inspired" -Kevin McCleod
"Rainbows" -Scott Buckley 

Story by Kory Gaines, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Dec | (BE)LONGING | The Church at 16th Place

Two stories: in light of bigotry and racism, especially from those we least expect, what does true justice mean and why?

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our January '21 theme, ANGER & JUSTICE. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Elaine Lai, PhD Candidate and Cahron Cross '22.

Music in this piece:

"Chill Jazz Lofi Hiphop" - Kaizan Blu
"Jazzy Lofi" - Kaizan Blu
"Enrichment" - Podington Bear
"Tears of Gia" - Just Chill Productions
"Tough Choices" - Eric Matyas
"Young Mind" - Eric Matyas


Stories by Elaine Lai and Cahron Cross, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Jan | ANGER & JUSTICE | Stolen Swastikas and Pet Pistols

Our second story takes us to one of San Francisco's toughest neighborhoods, to look at tender shoots growing on the rooftops of the Tenderloin. By tender shoots we mean ﬁfth graders, who are learning to grow and prepare their own food.

Featuring: Maya Donelson, Rebecca Alonzi
Producer(s): Natacha Ruck and Charlie Mintz

Feeding Story 3: Garden On The Rooftop

Eating is one of life’s great pleasures, but what about the pleasures that come with sharing your food with others? In this episode, we’re looking at how the act of feeding can bring people together. We’ll hear the tale of an unlikely pet, a meditation on cannibalism, and a story about children on a rooftop garden in San Francisco.

Feeding

Come on a journey to understand our fascination with sea monsters and what they inspire in humans.  In particular, hear about the Icelandic Lagarfljótsormur, the water monster that sparked a 13 person commission of the Icelandic government to investigate its existence.

Wonder Under Water by Gracie Newman

Backstage moments with a lifelong performer. 

For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our February '21 theme, INTIMACY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow JJ Kapur '22 .

Music in this piece:

"Belfast" - Podington Bear
"Sepia" - Podington Bear
"Still of Morning" - Scott Buckley 

Story by JJ Kapur, Audio produced by Allie Wollner

Feb | INTIMACY | Unvarnished, Unrehearsed

State of the Human, a podcast of the Stanford Storytelling Project, shares stories that deepen our understanding of single, common human experiences—belonging, giving, lying, forgiveness—all drawn from the experiences and research of the Stanford community.

Reclaiming, part 6: Friends in Liminal Spaces

State of the Human

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