Steven Kapp Perry
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 | 7:30-9:00 pm MDT
WHERE:
Home of Ed and Kristen Iversen
3582 Oak Rim Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Thanks to Kristen and Ed for hosting this gathering in their home.
THE CONVERSATION:
Steven: As the host of In Good Faith on BYU Radio, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with people from all kinds of faith traditions—people who pray differently than I do, who worship differently, who use different words and rituals to reach toward the divine. And what has surprised me, again and again, is how much these conversations have strengthened my own Christian faith. When you hear someone speak honestly about their trust in God, their moments of doubt, their experiences with forgiveness or gratitude or awe, it reminds you that the search for the sacred is a human one, not just a Christian one. And in hearing those stories, I often find myself thinking, “That makes me want to follow Jesus more closely. That makes me want to live my own faith more sincerely.”
What I’ve learned from these guests isn’t that all religions are the same—because they’re not. What I’ve learned is that sincere devotion, wherever it’s found, has a way of calling us back to the best within our own tradition. When I listen to someone from a different background talk about compassion or sacrifice or the way they feel God’s presence, it nudges me to look at my own discipleship with new eyes. It encourages me to be a little more patient, a little more generous, a little more aware of God’s hand in my life.
In our evening together, I will share some conversations that have inspired me as well as invite you to share how your own experiences with those of other faith traditions—or even no tradition—have helped deepen your desire to reach for a loving God.
ABOUT STEVEN:
Steven Kapp Perry is a songwriter, playwright, and broadcaster, the son of Douglas Perry and Janice Kapp Perry.
He is best-known for his musical presentation “From Cumorah’s Hill,” and he is on the air every midday at Classical 89–FM 89.1. He is also the host of the “In Good Faith” podcast which he produces at BYU Broadcasting, which you can find wherever you get your podcasts. On “In Good Faith” Steve speaks with people of every faith background about how they see God working in the world and in our lives.
Steve and his wife Johanne met while performing together at BYU and have been married for 37 years. They are the parents of four and grandparents of 3.
I’m delighted those who can’t attend in person can join virtually. I’m sorry I can’t give you the same care and attention given to those in person. Please contact me if you have suggestions for improvement.
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