With all the exciting things happening at Faith Matters, we thought it would be a good time to step back, take stock of what we’ve done, and share more about where we’re going. So in this episode, Tim and Aubrey were joined by one of Faith Matters’ founders, Bill Turnbull, as well as Faith Matters’ new Executive Director, Zach Davis, to discuss how our organization began, answer common questions we get from listeners, and share more about our purpose and approach. This episode was also a chance to announce Restore: A Faith Matters Gathering. Occurring over two days on October 7-8 in Salt Lake City. Restore brings together the best minds exploring the biggest questions as we look forward to the Restoration’s third century. Featuring speakers such as Terryl Givens, Jody Moore, Brian McLaren, Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, and Patrick Mason and musical performances from groups such as the Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir, our hope is that this gathering will restore your hope, your curiosity, your connection and your faith. We have been so grateful to you for listening and reading and supporting the work we do at Faith Matters and we are excited to have the chance to gather and connect with you in person. We really hope you can join us. To learn more and register, visit https://www.faithmatters.org/restore

Zach Davis, contributor to TheTrek.co, and pro wildlife photographer Mark Calcagni join the show. They discuss hiking photography, equipment needs, and storytelling through pictures. The hosts also reminisce about The Foothills Trail and tease the next episode featuring a Bigfoot hunter and AT through-hiker.

Join Zach Davis, the executive director, Peggy Fletcher Stack, a journalist from the Salt Lake Tribune, and fellow journalist David Noyce as they dive into the origins and vision behind the Restore conference. They discuss the significance of restoring faith post-pandemic and the event's unique blend of education, art, and community. Listeners will learn about the upcoming grand gathering featuring over 2,000 art pieces and meaningful talks aimed at creating a compassionate, inclusive atmosphere for spiritual exploration.