Field Notes

There’s something about the open road that’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Maybe it’s the quirky roadside stops or just that irresistible pull of the open road. Few highways have left a mark on American culture quite like Route 66.

Steven Kapp Perry is an award-winning songwriter, playwright, and podcast host from Provo, UT. For years, he led tours in Israel, a place which many faiths call the Holy Land. More recently, as part of a documentary series with the In Good Faith podcast, Steve traveled to Turkey and interviewed members of various religions. After two years of working with Steve at BYUradio, I decided to interview him about these experiences.

Far outside the restless metropolitan area of Salt Lake City, Utah, the sun beats down on miles of merciless, empty space. If you were to visit, your car would likely be the only one you’d see for a very long time. Sagebrush, pronghorns, jackrabbits, and the shadows of faraway mountains would be your only company. Out in that wilderness, you could easily imagine yourself transported to a time long ago.