Brent M. Rogers, Ph.D., is a managing historian for the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He worked for thirteen years on the Joseph Smith Papers and, for three of those years, served as the project’s managing historian. Brent is the award-winning author of numerous books and articles. His first book, Unpopular Sovereignty: Mormons and the Federal Management of Early Utah Territory (University of Nebraska Press, 2017), received The Charles Redd Center-Phi Alpha Theta Book Award for the Best Book on the American West, the Mormon History Association’s Best First Book Award, and the Utah State Historical Society’s Francis Armstrong Madsen Best History Book Award. Brent is also the author of Buffalo Bill and the Mormons (Bison Books, 2024) and several articles including “A ‘distinction between Mormons and Americans’: Mormon Indian Missionaries, Federal Indian Policy, and the Utah War,” Utah Historical Quarterly (Fall 2014), which won the Western History Association’s Arrington-Prucha Prize for Best Article on the History of Religion in the West. When he is not researching and writing history, Brent enjoys reading about history, watching movies, walking his dog, and trying to keep up with his family’s busy schedule of school, sports, and music.

John H. Heath is fascinated by history and inspired by accounts of how Jesus Christ works through His children to restore the gospel and gather them in the latter days. At the Church History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John works with teams across the Church to enhance their programs and publications with stories of amazing latter-day saints. He and his talented wife have five beautiful, hilarious children and three adorable granddaughters. He currently serves as the bishop of a Young Single Adult ward in Orem, Utah.

Morgan Pearson is the host of the All In podcast, an interview-style podcast that has been downloaded over 13 million times. She previously wrote for the Deseret News where she published more than 480 stories. Her new book, All In: Exploring What It Means to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ, shares what she has learned from interviewing over 130 people about their faith in Jesus Christ. Morgan is happiest when wearing sweatpants and will never get enough dark chocolate.

Together and growing since 1971, Rachelle Parker and Lisa Nelson have married the loves of their lives, Darin Parker and Todd Nelson, birthed 11 kids including twins for Lisa (Rachelle was jealous) and spend as much time together as humanly possible.

Rex Galbraith is a Father of 3 incredible children: Mia, Tre, and Kate. He has been married to his best friend Megan for 21 years.

We are Jim and Aileen Jensen. We are married with 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. We love working in our yard, tackling home remodeling projects, traveling, and serving others. Jim is a convert to the church, and Aileen is a lifelong member. We are grateful for the blessings the gospel offers our family.

Joy grew up in Moab, Utah, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Joe Martin. They have been married for 30 years and have 4 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, and one granddaughter. Joy loves spending time with them visiting, laughing, and eating delicious food. She is grateful for the knowledge that her Savior knows her, loves her, and meets her where she is.

Camille Fronk Olson is a professor emeritus of ancient scripture and former department chair at Brigham Young University. She received the Karl G. Maeser Excellence in Teaching Award, the university’s highest recognition for teaching. She served a full-time mission to Toulouse, France, before earning a master’s degree in ancient Near Eastern studies and a PhD in sociology of the Middle East. Formerly dean of students at LDS Business College, she has served on the Young Women General Board and on the Church’s Teacher Development Curriculum Committee. Her published books include In the Hands of the Potter; Mary, Martha, and Me; Too Much to Carry Alone; Women of the New Testament; Women of the Old Testament; and But If Not: Finding God in Unmet Expectations and Unwanted Detours. She is married to Paul Olson, which includes the blessing of two children and four grandchildren.

Josh Sabey is an award-winning writer and film director. Together with his wife, he is the author of The Book of Mormon Storybook, Tales from The Book of Mormon, and the forthcoming The Bible Storybook: The Old Testament.

Jolynn was born and raised in Provo, Utah. She married her high school sweetheart and together they have six children and 13 grandchildren that she adores. She is a hairstylist and enjoys "salon talk" with her clients. Her hobbies include reading, quilting, gardening and she enjoys exercising in the beautiful outdoors with her wonderful friends. Her newfound love is dipping JoJo’s chocolates at Christmastime.