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Item Brent Hampton Interview(2020-10-06) Institute for Diversity & Civic LifeThis interview is with Brent Hampton, a pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Brenham. Brent studied engineering and business in college, but was most interested in the history of religion courses, eventually leading him to attend Sunday school where he fell in love with preaching. Brent also discusses the complications of socially distanced worship.Item Marialena Cristerna Interview(2020-10-28) Institute for Diversity & Civic Life; Department of Religious StudiesThis interview is with Marialena Cristerna, who is a pastor in Eagle Pass, Texas. Marialena has been preaching to an Episcopalian congregation for 23 years between the border of Texas and Mexico. Her community outreach includes frequent trips to Piedras Negras, Mexico, where she delivers groceries to families in need. She and her husband, who is also an Episcopal priest, pastor two congregations in Piedras Negras. Since the pandemic, Marialena has made it her mission to assist students. With the help of the church, she ensures students have iPads and computers to attend online school. In this interview, she discusses the strength of her faith, the value in community work, and the importance of hope during this time.Item Mary Wilson Interview(2020-08-26) Department of Religious StudiesThis interview is with Mary Wilson, a retired pastor and teacher who discusses her experiences from both occupations. Mary grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and has a background in education, first teaching junior high and later serving as an instructor at Austin Community College, upon receiving her masters in education. Mary was the pastor of The Church of The Savior for 18 years and holds a ministry doctoral degree. She also ran for a seat in Congress in 2017. In this interview, she shares formative experiences of her life, lessons from her time as a pastor and congressional candidate, and the challenges in her life, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.