Podcast appearances and mentions of zach davis

It's Tales from the Kentucky Room's 100th Episode! Celebrate with us as David speaks with local realtor and historian Zach Davis about early cemeteries in Lexington, Kentucky. They talk about pioneer graveyards, the Maxwell burying ground, Cove Haven Cemetery, Forest Hill Cemetery, First Hill cemetery and many others. They also discuss the fascination with cemeteries as destinations and as the precursors to city parks.

Mike Bradley and Coach Damian Ferragamo talk about the breaking news on Thu (May 8th) of the opening at Kent Island High School with Zach Davis stepping down a little over a year after taking the job. We talk about all facets of what this means for the program but most importantly why did Davis step down.

Mike Bradley talks with Zach Davis a day after the news came out that he is stepping down as Kent Island Head Football Coach after one season and taking a Vice Principal's job at Queen Anne's County High School.

Acts: The Founding Church | Week 8 | Acts 11:19 - 12:25 | Zach Davis

Acts: The Founding Church | Week 2 | Acts 2 | Zach Davis

This week, we're excited to share a conversation between Zach Davis and New York Times columnist and author David French.David French began his career as a constitutional litigator, with a special focus on religious liberty. He has since become known for his thoughtful, principled political writing, having worked previously for The National Review, The Dispatch and The Atlantic. In their conversation today, David emphasizes the need for Christians to move from a fear-based political culture to one centered on care and compassion for our neighbors—and that instead of seeking political control or domination, Christians should embrace equality for Americans of any or no religion. David also addresses the rise in misinformation and distrust in institutions, highlighting the importance of truth-seeking and constructive political engagement. He concludes with a prayer that Christians will reject the politics of fear and help renew the world by living a counter-culture of love. Wherever you find yourself across the political spectrum, we hope this conversation offers an empowering way forward—one grounded compassion. And with that, let's jump into our conversation with David French.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by acclaimed author, marriage therapist, and speaker, Michele Weiner-Davis, known in my household simply as "mom".  Being our Valentine's Day episode, this one is meant to equip you with the knowledge necessary to make your relationship flourish. We cover a range of questions, both general tips on how to improve your relationships, but also thru-hiking specific scenarios, including how to navigate when one partner is on the trail and the other is back home, encountering challenges when hiking together, and how to get buy in from nervous parents (a subject in which my mother is overqualified to speak on). Chaunce also attempts to get Badger to blush by asking embarrassing questions about his past.  We wrap the show with some sobering news about how listeners can help a past guest in her fight against cancer; Chaunce and her fiance, Garrett, air out their pettiest fights; and we search for the perfect word for that post-massive dump feeling. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Michele Weiner-Davis Michele's Website Time stamps & Questions 00:05:15 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:09:00 - Introducing Michele 00:09:50 - What are you most proud of professionally? 00:12:15 - What's the crossover between saving marriages and raising children? 00:13:27 - How does your work influence your own marriage? 00:14:35 - What is it like being mother to Zach Davis? 00:16:10 - What's the dumbest thing you've ever seen Zach do? 00:19:22 - Describe why Zach is called the feral child 00:21:28 - What is something about Zach you don't think the listeners would know? 00:22:45 - What was your advice to Zach when he was engaged and about to hike the PCT? 00:24:48 - How did you get into this work in the first place? 00:29:30 - In what other ways is your angle different from the average therapist? 00:31:00 - Should marriages always be saved? 00:33:18 - Where are the key areas where relationships go wrong? 00:36:50 - How can someone hiking make their partner at home feel valued? 00:43:50 - Discussion about parents reacting to their children's thru-hikes 00:47:30 - How long did it take you to feel comfortable with Zach being on the AT? 00:49:00 - How would you handle a situation where the person at home feels jealous? 00:54:25 - “I love hiking but my wife doesn't. She's short (under 5ft) so how big a backpack would I need to kidnap, I mean, carry her in? Seriously she hates camping and nothing I've tried works. We've been married for almost thirty years. Any suggestions?” 00:55:25 - “If a marriage is already rocky, do you think that sharing a thru-hike is more likely or less likely to help fix a relationship?” 00:58:38 - “So I'm single and not only am I getting into long distance backpacking but I also work in film where we could be hired for a project that has us traveling for months at a time within a week of being hired. I often find myself hesitant to get into a relationship with someone who has a more stable 9-5 lifestyle. How can I approach the initial conversation to set expectations of these long gaps in availability? Should I just stick to dating people in my industry/ people with less traditional lifestyles? Thanks!” 01:00:50 - How would you advise a child to get their parent's sign off for a hike? 01:07:37 - “My partner supported me initially with my desire to do multi day backpacking trips. However, he's now made comments about how he hopes I'm not planning to make this a regular thing (I've gone away twice for ~2.5 weeks). I realize it's a lot to ask when you are a parent, even though our kids are teens, but I do want to be able to continue to enjoy these trips (he's not interested). How would you approach this situation to avoid resentment building on both sides?” 01:11:33 - “Do couples who make it through a thru-hike together really stay together?” 01:16:22 - What kind of conversations can people have prior to the end of the trail? 01:18:07 - “One of the most difficult parts of a thru hike for my wife and I is the time away from each other, but once we get over that and the trail is finished the next hardest thing for both of us is just getting used to being around each other again, we both have basically lived separate lives for the past few months and have become used to our own routines and now we're stuck with each other again. Any tips for making that transition back into “normal” married  life any easier.” 01:21:38 - “I'm considering a thru-hike during a career break. My husband doesn't have the same time off work so I would be hiking without him. He's very supportive of my hiking plans but I worry about what it will do to our marriage if I have this transformational experience without him. Any advice on managing this?” 01:26:55 - “How do I deal with the guilt of leaving a spouse at home while I'm hiking like a happy forest fairy?” 01:28:10 - “Do we outgrow people and stagnate our own growth, or is this a misconception?” 01:32:42 - How much of a good relationship is meeting your soulmate and how much is working towards it? 01:33:45 - Do you think anyone can make a relationship work with anyone? 01:35:45 - Stay Salty Question: What is your hottest take in the world of relationships? 01:40:40 - Is there a book you'd recommend for thru-hikers? Segments Trek Propaganda Fundraiser to Support Renee "She-Ra" Patrick The Ultimate Guide to Making Coffee on Trail by JT Simmons QOTD: What word describes that sweet relieving feeling after taking a big dump? 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Zach Davis, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Trek and co-host of Backpacker Radio, joins Maddie Pellman on Who Runs This Park: Park Enthusiasts Edition. Zach has built a career at the intersection of storytelling and adventure, creating a thriving media platform dedicated to the thru-hiking and long-distance backpacking community. In this episode, Zach shares his personal journey—from tackling the Appalachian Trail as his first-ever backpacking trip to becoming a leading voice in the outdoor space.We dive into the mental and emotional aspects of thru-hiking, the unexpected challenges on trail, and the evolution of The Trek and Backpacker Radio. Zach talks about his experiences writing Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials, the importance of community in outdoor culture, and the power of in-person storytelling through in-person podcast recordings, live shows and hiker meetups.Whether you're an aspiring thru-hiker, a longtime trail enthusiast, or just love a good adventure story, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and inspiration.You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is produced by Maddie Pellman with music by Danielle Bees.

President Trump agreed today to postpone new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, but is going ahead with his trade surcharges on China. Many American businesses fear their costs will spike, which they may have to pass on to consumers. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with Zach Davis, co-owner of the Penny Ice Creamery in Santa Cruz.

This week, Zach Davis is joined by New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat to talk about his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.Ross has spent his career bridging worlds—explaining faith and conservatism to a largely secular audience while also translating secular ideas back to religious readers. In this conversation, he makes a compelling case for why belief isn't just a leap into the unknown, but a rational and maybe even necessary response to the world as we actually experience it.Zach and Ross also explore some of the major barriers that keep modern, intellectually serious people from embracing faith—things like the Copernican and Darwinian revolutions, which many see as having displaced humanity from the center of the universe. But Ross challenges these assumptions, showing how science, rather than disproving faith, could actually deepen the mystery of our existence in a way that makes belief more compelling than ever. And he points out something undeniable–– that even as religious affiliation in the West declines, people across all backgrounds continue to report profound, life-altering encounters with the divine. Ross suggests that these experiences, far from being irrational, may be one of the strongest indicators that something real is at work in the universe.This conversation was a fascinating mix of theology, philosophy, and cultural analysis, and we think Ross offers an important and thought-provoking perspective—one that invites both skeptics and believers to take faith seriously.And with that, let's jump into our conversation with Ross Douthat.

Zach Davis and Jason Kinander recap Texas' disappointing loss to begin SEC play against Texas A&M and break down the Longhorns' upcoming game against #2 Auburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach Davis and Tommy Yarrish preview Texas' Jan. 4th SEC Conference opener against Texas A&M - the first time the two rivals have played since 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we wrap up the year, we've got something a little different  in store for you today. We've invited Zach Davis, Bill Turnbull, and McKay Coppins on for a conversation about two Hollywood Films that are making waves. Zach is the executive director of Faith Matters, Bill is one of the founders, and you may remember Mckay from his previous episodes. He's a New York Times bestselling author and staff writer at the Atlantic. They're joining us today for a deep dive into two films-- Heretic, the dark thriller about two sister missionaries lured into a man's home by his feigned interest in their faith and become trapped in his sinister and malevolent plot -- and Conclave, which takes us into the heart of the Vatican during the election of a new pope. It's a gripping drama filled with politics, power, and ultimately, divine mystery.Both films explore profound questions about belief, choice, and the human longing for transcendence. In an era often skeptical of organized religion, these movies take faith seriously and, in their own ways, seem to reaffirm the relevance—and beauty—of spiritual truth.This was a rich and thought-provoking conversation, so whether you've seen these movies or not, the questions explored in this episode and the insights are going to spark deep, and valuable reflection.With that, let's jump into the discussion!

Send us a textIn our Season 8 Finale we have an amazing guest who shares her incredible journey that led her to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023. Her name is Chloe also known as Chickpea when on the trails and you can follow her on Instagram, @_itsmechickpeaWe talk to Chickpea about growing up on the Eastern Coast of Canada, living in Europe, and her inspirational journey that led her to complete the PCT in 2023. She shares some memorable experiences in the desert sections, trekking through the snow covered Sierras, and ultimately making it all the way back home to Canada and reaching the Northern Terminus. If you ever dreamed of hiking the PCT or getting into thru-hiking, this episode is for you.Episode Links:Chickpea's WebsiteChickpea's YouTube ChannelBook Recommendation - Pacific Crest Trials by Zach Davis & Carly Moree Follow us on Instagram, @HikesandmicsThis episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic Episode Sponsor(s):CureSearch Ultimate Hike - Ultimate Hike is the nation's largest endurance program dedicated to funding childhood cancer research.You can register for a 2025 Ultimate Hike for FREE! Just use the promo code hikesandmics when you sign up at ultimatehike.org, and your registration fee is waived. Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artistsGo check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don't forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.FlipSockz will keep Mother Nature out of your boots with their innovative nylon sleeve.To get your first pair visit www.FlipSockz.com and enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

On this episode of Yoh's Back to Work podcast, we delve into the complexities and importance of proper performance reviews with Zach Davis, General Counsel at Yoh. Zach details how effective performance reviews can help to retain top talent, identify and address issues, and even boost morale.  This episode also highlights the need for a balanced approach, combining constructive criticism with positive feedback, and the importance of regular informal check-ins to prevent surprises during formal reviews. He also highlights the role of performance reviews in reducing employment litigation by fostering a culture of fairness. The conversation touches on the challenges of remote performance reviews and the potential impact of AI on the process, including its ability to help identify unconscious bias and draft appropriate feedback. To learn more about Zach Davis visit: https://www.yoh.com/about/leadership-team/zachary-davis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Zachary Davis, DO, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cook Children's, has a particular interest in mental health in youth athletes. He joins Raising Joy to discuss the pressures young athletes face—from the high expectations set by parents and society to the intense demands of single-sport specialization. Dr. Davis highlights how these factors impact mental health, contributing to burnout, anxiety and injury risks. Dr. Davis also talks about the signs of mental strain in athletes, noting that non-verbal cues—like changes in eating, sleep or enthusiasm—can indicate distress. Dr. Davis emphasizes the importance of a supportive and open environment where parents and coaches listen to athletes and value their well-being over performance metrics. He advocates for multi-sport participation, which improves skills and resilience and reduces injury risks. Drawing from prominent athletes like Simone Biles, Coco Gauff, and Caitlin Clark, Dr. Davis encourages youth to prioritize mental health and self-care. In this episode, we reflect on how sports can serve as a powerful, life-learning experience for young people, teaching resilience, teamwork, and self-awareness. Raising Joy is part of Cook Children's Health Care System's Joy Campaign, a communications initiative aimed at preventing youth suicides. For more information about the Joy Campaign, visit www.cookchildrens.org/joy or follow us on Instagram @RaisingJoyPodcast and TikTok @Raising.Joy.

This week, we're sharing a beautiful and timely conversation between Faith Matters' executive director Zach Davis and Andrew Hanauer, the founder and CEO of the One America Movement, an organization that helps faith leaders fight toxic polarization. In this conversation, Andrew and Zach discuss the causes behind the rise in polarization, the way political tribalism can become a false idol, and the imperative of truly following Jesus' call to “love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” Andrew encourages us to see that our calling as disciples of Jesus is to follow his example and transform conflict through love.We hope you enjoy this episode and with that, we'll hand it over to Zach. 

We're back to our Hebrews Study with Zach Davis. Enjoy!!!

This episode has brief strong language when reading a quote from the killer in the newspaper, listener's discretion is advised.  Mariam sits down with longtime listener of the podcast Zach Davis to discuss the 1897 murder of local pension attorney Thomas H. Merritt. Zach Davis is the President and Principal Broker of local real estate brokerage Kirkpatrick & Co., and came across this story while researching Gratz Park. Jacob Harris shot and killed Merritt after suspecting Merritt was having an affair with his wife Effie. The murder captivated the nation, less because of the circumstances of the murder itself, rather because of the precedent set by the presiding judge D. G. Falconer in dismissing charges against Harris because of societal norms, rather than written law. 

Today is the start of this year's Restore! We look forward to seeing those of you who are attending! This week we're departing from our normal format and sharing a recent conversation of the MormonLand podcast, between the Salt Lake Tribune's Peggy Fletcher Stack and David Noyce and our executive director, Zach Davis. The conversation focused on the origin and vision of Faith Matters, the questions we are wrestling with, and what to expect at this year's Restore. We think you're really going to enjoy this conversation and with that we'll hand things over to Peggy, David and Zach.

The Burros of Berea continue to listen in to Zach Davis's study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. Now we get into how God revealed Himself in times past, but in the "Last Days" had spoken to them by His Son. Thanks for listening!If you'd like to support Zach Davis's Channel, please visit his Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/ZachDavis/postsIf you'd like to learn more about The Burros of Berea, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.comGo check out our episode sponsor's webpage where you can get customized carrying cases for your firearms at: www.carolinacases.net

Send us a Text Message.Hosts- Pastor of Family Ministries | Taylor BaconPastor of Prayer and Care | Zach DavisOn today's episode Taylor brings in Zach Davis, our Pastor of Prayer and Care, and they talk about Nehemiah chapter 3. An incredible chapter, not at first glance though, but you as the church are being called and equipped to build the kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven.If you have some questions yourself, feel to reach out to us at www.Lexchurch.com and we would love to answer your questions!

Our Study of the Epistle to the Hebrews titled, It's Time to Grow Up! is back! Our friend Zach Davis, Pastor of Marked Tree Baptist Church takes the lead on this look into the first century church in transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. After a long hiatus due to unforeseen circumstances in our podcast, we all are excited to listen in, study with, and discuss the insights that Pastor Davis brings to the Burros table. We hope you enjoy this study! If you'd like to see and hear more teaching from Pastor Zach Davis click on the link to his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@zachdavis3882If you'd like to become a patron of our podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofbereaIf you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.comGo check out our sponsor of this episode! www.carolinacases.netThanks for listening!

After a quiet start to the transfer portal window, Rodney Terry and the Longhorns have made their moves, earning three commitments in one day and building towards an experienced roster. Jason Kinander, Tommy Yarrish, and new co-host Zach Davis break down each of the new Texas commits and discuss some future targets for the Horns.  FOLLOW US! Jason: twitter.com/jasonkinander   Tommy: twitter.com/tommy_yarrish  Zach: twitter.com/Zachary_davis_  Twitter: twitter.com/hookemhoopspod   SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily: https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com Check out the Field of 68 merch store: http://fieldof68.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of our discussion with Pastor Zach Davis of First Baptist Church of Marked Tree, Arkansas, we discuss a collaborative effort that we are doing with our study "It's Time to Grow Up!". After having to leave that study last year due to unforeseen circumstances Rick Welch asked Zach if we could piggyback off of his Sunday School class lesson on the Epistle to the Hebrews. In Burros fashion, we want to finish the study, but have conversations about it to attempt and understand it. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea. If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com.Here's the link to the Arkansas Conference in August that we spoke about! https://www.facebook.com/groups/631809679095167/?paipv=0&eav=AfYBWOVNQjs0W1CC13yrhy37VxwkMdB_Tw3ljuYncypgPo5UsCHEeqYpNH8vYQ2DNFQ&_rdrGo check out Zach Davis's YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@zachdavis3882Also, go check out our sponsor's website where you can get customized hard shell plastic cases with foam for your pistols. www.carolinacases.net.Thanks for listening and supporting our podcast!

Pastor Zach Davis joins all of the Burros at Giraffe Studio to share his personal testimony. Growing up in church, Zach had been around the bible and teaching all of his life, but it wasn't until the fifth grade until he came under conviction and was saved. After that Zach has been on a journey of faith that ultimately led him to become the Senior Pastor at Marked Tree Baptist Church. While pastoring there, he began to see certain aspects of the bible in regard to eschatology that began to radically change him. We hope that you'll listen in to see how that transformation began and where he is today in his walk with the Lord. If you'd like to support our podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea.If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com.Also, check out our sponsor's webpage! If you own a small firearm and would like a protective case that can be customized to your specifications, then check out Carolina Cases. If you order from them today, use code BURROS to receive free shipping! Go to: www.carolinacases.net. Thanks for listening!

Mark & Mike talk with new Kent Island Football Head Coach Zach Davis. They also dive into the issue at the Queen Anne's County High's basketball game, and the Zymere Smith signing at Alabama. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timeoutwithshoresports/support

Hosts- Lead Pastor | James Williams Pastor of Multi Site Ministries| Spencer BarriosOn today's episode James and Spencer  are joined by Zach Davis and Taylor Bacon to talk about friendship and relationships and how to go about those in a godly way. What are we suppose to engage with when it comes to friendships and challenges.If you have some questions yourself, feel to reach out to us and we would love to answer your questions!Want to connect  with Centenary Church? Visit our website at www.lexchurch.com

A few months ago, Rick Welch was interviewed by Zach Davis, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Marked Tree, Arkansas and host of the Zach Davis YouTube channel. This week we're doing a swapcast! If you'd like to learn more about Zach or visit his channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@zachdavis3882. If you're in Arkansas and are in need of a home church please visit their website at: https://www.fbcmarkedtree.org/. Thanks for listening!

Organized religious communities have seen steep declines in participation in recent decades and the rise of the “nones,” those who have no particular religious affiliation, is a well-rehearsed story. But that story isn't just about loss and lack. New forms of spiritual life and meaning-making are emerging that seek to fill the universal longings of the human heart: belonging, transformation, and love. Casper ter Kuile has studied this horizon of spiritual frontier for many years. 10 years ago, he and fellow Harvard Divinity School classmate Angie Thurston wrote a report called "How We Gather", which looked at how millennials were seeking spirituality in seemingly secular communities like crossfit, soul-cycle or social justice movements.Since that report, Casper has continued to explore the changing spiritual practices of young people. He started a very beloved podcast called Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, wrote a book called "The Power of Ritual" and has recently launched a new project called The Nearness, which is an online space to explore life's big questions in small communities.In this conversation, Zach Davis talks with Casper about what he's learned in his years studying and working on the edge of America's evolving spiritual landscape.

Howdy y'all! The goons are joined by the one and only Zach Davis for a SOLID episode discussing all the bells and whistles! This episode involves his growth in the Country music industry, southern food, American idol Hollywood trips, his divorce, the potential of making music with the goons, and so much more! Support the Podcast Below MERCH https://boogereduppodcast.com   Links to all social media https://linktr.ee/BoogeredUpPodcast

On today's episode, we dive into the twisted case of Zach Davis. The sultan of Sledgehammer swats. The Quiet Creepy Killer. More than anything, though...a Wish version of Carl from Sling Blade.EXTRA CONTENT, NOW IN YOUR PODCAST PLAYER! Support True Crime Kent and get access to early, ad-free, and exclusive bonus episodes. Start accessing hours more content daily! To support the Tethers Podcast, visit https://tck.supercast.com or visit  www.1159plus.com for additional network bundles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On today's episode, we dive into the twisted case of Zach Davis. The Sultan of Sledgehammer swats. The Quiet Creepy Killer. More than anything, though ... a Wish version of Carl from Sling Blade.Ad-free episodes, hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours! Visit 11:59 PLUS.

Religion in America is undergoing a revolution. In 1972, 90% of Americans were self-professed Christians. Now, that number is about 64%. There are now large and growing populations of non-Christians, as well as many who have no particular religious beliefs. Such a time of change has made it an exciting time to be a scholar of religion, charged with making sense of the shifting landscape of American religious experience. For today's conversation, Zach Davis sat down with one of those scholars, Charles Stang, the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. Zach went to grad school at HDS and Charlie was one of his very favorite professors. In the conversation, Charlie discusses his life as a scholar of religion, the path his own spiritual life has taken and shares details about the exciting new research initiative he is leading at Harvard called Transcendence and Transformation. Charles M. Stang is Professor of Early Christian Thought at Harvard Divinity School and the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions. His research and teaching focus on the history and theology of Christianity, in particular asceticism, monasticism, and mysticism in Eastern Christianity. His most recent book, Our Divine Double, was published in 2016 by Harvard University Press.

Evan and Danny sat down with the cast of "Teen Mom" to dish all about the new season. Maci Bookout unpacks a very ‘awkward' season with Ryan Edwards, plus Cheyenne Floyd and Zach Davis share updates and new family milestones. Check out the full interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening a new car wash location can be tricky... you want it to be highly successful but don't want to waste time and money on strategies that don't work. In this episode of The Cheers to Freedom Podcast, Josh interviews Zach Davis, OptSpot's Senior Account Manager & Partner at Lonestar Suds Express Wash. Together, they will take you behind the scenes of OptSpot's new groundbreaking Go-To-Market campaign and share invaluable insights into how they achieved phenomenal results at Lonestar Suds Express Car Wash. During this episode, Zach will dive deep into the strategies that propelled Lonestar Suds Express Wash to success. Discover how they managed to generate thousands of qualified opt-ins even before their grand opening and garnered over a thousand members within their first few weeks!

It isn't easy to be born into a famous family with big expectations. And there's few families more famous or with bigger expectations than the Kennedys. Tim Shriver's immediate family includes not only a former US president, a US Attorney General, and a US Senator, but his parents, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver, founded global humanitarian organizations like the Special Olympics, The Peace Corp, and more. But Tim has risen to the challenge in every respect and is adding a new aspect to the legacy.In this week's conversation with Zach Davis, Tim shares what it was like to grow up in his remarkable family, the motivation behind the important initiatives he is currently leading, and how his deeply-held Christian faith shapes all aspects of his life.Tim serves today as the CEO of  Special Olympics and is also the founder of Unite, a national grass-roots organization dedicated to transcending seemingly intractable difference. He is also a leading researcher focusing on the social and emotional factors in learning and has also produced six films, including Amistad and The Loretta Claiborne Story. He is the author of Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most, and co-editor of The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening. Tim and his wife, Linda Potter, reside in the Washington, D.C area and have five adult children.

Zach and Spencer join today's episode and we get another perspective on parent life. Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/think. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code [THINK] at lumedeodorant.com/THINK! #lumepod #sponsored #ad Right now, my listeners can subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTHBREEZE.com/think to get started. Visit Carawayhome.com/TLC to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/TLC or use code TLC at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern. https://www.keen.com/thinkloud Follow us:  Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/ThinkLoudCrewPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In June 2015, a white supremacist entered the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and murdered 9 members of the church during a Bible study. During the first court hearing, a number of family members of victims said that they forgave the murderer, Dylann Roof. This act of forgiveness shocked many people. Some people were shocked by witnessing such an act of Christian charity. Others were shocked because they thought expressing forgiveness for such an act, especially so quickly, was wrong, and was only perpetuating the violence on the community under attack. In his new book, Forgiveness: An Alternative Account, Harvard minister Matthew Potts draws upon this event and others to explore the deep complexity and transformative power of forgiveness. As he shares in today's conversation with Zach Davis, forgiveness is less about settling debts of harm and more about learning to move forward in new life, even if our wounds never fully heal.Matthew Potts is the lead minister at Harvard University's Memorial Church and the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School. His research and teaching focuses on sacramental and moral theology, religion and literature, and preaching. He is the author of two books, Cormac McCarthy and the Signs of Sacrament and Forgiveness: An Alternative Account. He is also co-host of the podcast "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text".

When BYU professor Eric Huntsman was growing up, he spent time among Catholics in Pittsburgh and Baptists in Alabama and came to love the different ways other Christian denominations worshiped Jesus. And one of his favorite ways that other Christians worshiped was during Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday. Over the years, Eric began incorporating many Holy Week traditions into his spiritual practice and found it helped him connect more deeply with the Savior and his atoning sacrifice. To help other Latter-day Saints who may be interested in learning more about Holy Week and developing ways of celebrating it, Eric, along with co-author Trevan Hatch, has recently published a book called Greater Love Hath No Man: A Latter-day Saint Guide to Celebrating the Easter Season. In today's conversation, Zach Davis spoke with Eric about his journey as a disciple and scholar of Jesus, what traditional Holy Week commemoration looks like, and how Easter is a time when we can connect with our fellow Christian brothers and sisters.Eric Huntsman is a professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU. In April of 2023, Eric began a two and a half year appointment of the BYU Jerusalem Studies Program, from where he joined us for this conversation. After initially researching Roman history, Eric's scholarly efforts have focused on the life and ministry of Jesus in the New Testament Gospels, especially the Gospel of John.

Several years ago, Matthew Holland, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's son, was on a sabbatical at Oxford University. One day, he passed by a door that said “Chaplain.” Intrigued, he decided to knock. Thus began a remarkable relationship with Andrew Teal, an Anglican priest and lecturer in theology at Pembroke College, Oxford. Since then, Andrew has developed a close friendship with Elder Holland, attended General Conference, given a BYU devotional address and is currently partnering with BYU to establish a center for faith and reconciliation at Oxford.In this episode, Zach Davis spoke with Andrew about his ongoing journey of friendship with the Latter-day Saint community, how we can build truly meaningful relationships with those who are different than us, and why, for Andrew, God's infinite love for us remains inconceivable. Andrew Teal is a chaplain, fellow and lecturer in theology at Pembroke College, Oxford University. He writes and teaches in many areas, including Historical & Systematic Theology, Early Christianity, and the arts. He is the author of many publications, including the 2013 book, The God-Man: Athanasius in Early Christianity.

My friend Zach Davis (married father of three, graduate of BYU and Harvard Divinity School) joins us to talk about Wayfare—a new magazine launched by Faith Matters in late 2022. Zach talks about the purpose of and vision for the magazine and how it is a community effort and how individuals can get involved in producing content for Wayfare. Zach also talks about Faith Matters—its purpose and vision and plans for second Restore in October of 2023 (Zach shares the actual dates and location in the podcast). Zach also shares some of his personal story to find his career path and principles and perspectives to help others make their way forward. I was deeply moved hearing more of Zach's story. Thank you, Zach, for being on the podcast. Your personal story and work at Faith Matters is blessing many. And thank you to everyone involved at Faith Matters for your much needed work in our community. Links mentioned: Wayfare Magazine: https://www.wayfaremagazine.org/ Faith Matters: https://faithmatters.org/

In Japanese culture there is a beautiful practice called Kintsugi, which translates roughly to “golden repair”. This is how it works: when a piece of ceramic breaks, like a teacup or plate, instead of gluing the broken pieces back together so that the cracks are hidden, a special gold or silver adhesive is used so that the fractures are emphasized and even celebrated. In this episode, Zach Davis spoke with Makoto Fujimura, an artist and writer who has reflected deeply on the meaning of kintsugi and more broadly about the relationship of art and faith. In their conversation, they explore how beauty can help us draw near to God, the role of creativity in bridging our differences, and how we can live with hope even in times of despair.Makoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary artist whose art has been described by David Brooks of New York Times as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time”. Fujimura is also an arts advocate, writer, and speaker and was recently awarded the Kuyper prize for his religious engagement in matters of social, political, and cultural significance. He is the author of several books, including Art+Faith: A Theology of Making.

In 1945 fifty-two papyrus texts were found concealed in an earthenware jar buried in the Egyptian desert. They turned out to be early Christian writings, some dating all the way back to the first few centuries AD. Elaine Pagels, a historian of religion at Princeton university, has dedicated her life to studying and interpreting these texts and it turns out that there are some surprisingly powerful connections between some of the teachings in these ancient texts and the doctrines of the Restored Gospel. In this episode, Zach Davis spoke with Elaine about her life and research, the importance of wrestling with the big questions of existence, and how religion can open transformative new relationships and perspectives.Elaine Pagels is a historian of religion and the Harrington Spear Paine Professor at Princeton University. Her ground-breaking books include The Gnostic Gospels, The Origin of Satan, and the New York Times best-seller Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas. Her most recent book tells her own story and why she loves investigating the history of religion: Why Religion? A Personal Story.

In honor of Cheyenne and Zach celebrating their nuptials this week, let's take a peek back in time to August 2021 to revisit Zach's first appearance on the podcast! Visit GhostBed.com/think to get started and use code Think at checkout. Follow us:  Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show:  Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/ThinkLoudCrewPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Restoration occurred in a fascinating and complex religious and historical moment in American history, and knowing more about that context can help us more deeply appreciate the blessings and beauty of the Restored Gospel.One person at the forefront of expanding our knowledge of early American religious history is David Holland, a professor at Harvard Divinity School and also the son of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. In today's episode Zach Davis and Terryl Givens visited David in his Cambridge office to discuss a range of topics, including how to discern the hand of God in history, whether there's something about Calvinist theology worth celebrating, and how the experience of being a parent might be the best insight of all into the nature of God. David Holland is a Professor of New England Church History at Harvard Divinity School and a renowned scholar of American religious history. He earned a BA in history from BYU and a PhD from Stanford University. He is the author of Moroni: A Brief Theological Introduction, published by the Maxwell Institute and Sacred Borders: Continuing Revelation and Canonical Restraint in Early America, published by Oxford University Press in 2011.

In the past few decades, scholarship on the New Testament has opened up exciting new ways of understanding the context of the early followers of Jesus and has enabled new interpretations of the texts they wrote. One of the leading scholars advancing our knowledge of early Christianity is Laura Nasrallah, a professor at Yale who specializes in New Testament texts and archaeology. In this conversation, Zach Davis and Terryl Givens visited Laura in her New Haven office to discuss topics like the role of women in the early Christian church, how to discern God's hand in the messy complexity of history, and New Testament practices like speaking in tongues and baptism for the dead. Laura Nasrallah is a Professor of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale University. Her research and teaching engage issues of gender, race, colonialism, status, and power and bring together New Testament and early Christian literature with the archaeological remains of the Mediterranean world. She is the author of the book Archaeology and the Letters of Paul.Register for Restore: A Faith Matters Gathering.

For decades, our understanding of how the brain works has advanced dramatically. Using new theories, methods and tools, like fMRI technology, scientists are beginning to reveal the mysteries of this truly remarkable and complex organ.One scientist on the cutting edge of this research is Michael Ferguson, a BYU grad who is now researching and teaching at Harvard. For Michael, the most exciting result of all this new knowledge of the brain is how it might transform our spiritual lives and help us connect more fully to the divine. He is a pioneer in a field called neurospirituality and his research has been in part inspired by Latter-day Saint theology, in particular the idea that spirit and matter are on a continuum, not radically different substances. In this episode, Michael was interviewed by Zach Davis and Terryl Givens about these fascinating subjects, and the most important insights he's gained from his research.Michael is an Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School, a Lecturer at Harvard Divinity School, and a neuroscientist at the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He earned his Doctorate in Bioengineering at the University of Utah, after which he completed post-doctoral fellowships at Cornell University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Join us for Restore: A Faith Matters Gathering on October 7-8 in Salt Lake City. Learn more and register here.

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

The twin challenges of the pandemic and political polarization have caused widespread anxiety and even despair. And yet, as Christian disciples, we are called to plant seeds of hope in even the most seemingly barren soil.  For this episode, Zach Davis invited Anne Snyder to discuss her experiences planting such seeds of hope in her capacity as a prominent Christian editor and writer. Their conversation touches on how to cultivate hope in times of fear and anxiety; how to reknit relationships that have been damaged by mistrust and pain; and how encounters with the spirit can sustain and transform us.  Anne Snyder is the editor-in-chief of Comment magazine and co-editor of the book, Breaking Ground: Charting Our Future in a Pandemic Year, published in January 2022. In her work as a writer and convener, she is committed to exploring questions of class and culture, moral beauty and a redemptive faith. You can learn more about Anne's work at annesnyder.org.