Josh is a 42-year-old musician and mental health therapist who seamlessly blends his love for music with his passion for helping others.  A gifted guitarist and singer, Josh has spent years honing his craft, performing and writing music that resonates deeply with listeners.  Music is not just a career for him; it's a vital part of his identity and a tool for personal expression.

In his therapeutic practice, Josh uses his musical talents to support clients in navigating emotional struggles, creating a unique space where sound, song, and self-expression intersect.  Whether through songwriting, music therapy, or simply sharing his performances, Josh believes in the power of music to heal, transform, and connect.

Sam grew up in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), a polygamous group led by their prophet, Warren Jeffs.  He left the community at 18 years old.  After leaving the FLDS faith, he was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and served a mission in Chile.

Melissa was raised in the LDS church in Utah.  She and Sam were married in the St. George LDS temple in 2014 and have two beautiful children.

Together, years into their marriage, they began a spiritual journey that led them out of the LDS church.  After experiencing the pain and turmoil of a faith transisiton, they strive to let others know they are not alone.  They now share a deeper belief in the power of every person's individual spiritual experience.

In 2020, they started a YouTube Channel called Growing Up in Polygamy to share the story of Sam's upbringing.  They are honored to help empower those, particularly with polygamous backgrounds, to share their journey with the world.

Barbara is the director of Signature Books.  She holds an MA in American History from the University of Utah and a BA in Journalism and English from Brigham Young University. Previously she was the Executive Director of the Mormon History Association and the Historical Director of Better Days 2020.

Barbara has researched, written about, and spoken about, the Mountain Meadows Massacre since 2005.  Her co-authored book on the subject, Vengeance is Mine: The Mountain Meadows Massacre and its Aftermath is the recipient of the Utah Historical Society's Juanita Brooks Best Book in Utah Award, and the Westerners International Best Book Award.  She also received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Utah Historical Society in 2012 for her efforts in achieving National Historic Landmark Status for the Mountain Meadows site.  Several years after becoming involved in researching the massacre, she discovered she is a direct descendant of one of its perpetrators.

Sharla is the Director of the Juanita Brooks Historical Preservation Society. Sharla grew up in St. George, Utah, where she could see the Dixie Sugarloaf from her bedroom window. She was tutored in all matters of family and history by her father, Karl Brooks, a former mayor of St. George.  All of this, while living with or next door to her grandmother, Juanita Brooks.  Sharla's grandmother, Juanita, was an American historian and author specializing in the American West and Mormon history.  Her most notable literary contribution was her book related to the The Mountain Meadows Massacre.

Sharla graduated from Dixie High, Dixie College, and then Southern Utah State College (SUSC) in English and Spanish Education, where she taught English as an adjunct professor.  She is married to Paul Moody and they have 4 children and 6 grandchildren.  Sharla is passionate about learning, walking long distances, and her faith. In addition to traveling to spend time with family, she loves old music, old people, and old stories, and regularly spends time with all three. She has family history in her heart and red dirt between her toes and hopes to pass both of these attributes on to her children and grandchildren. 

Adam and Sidra have lived in St. George for 13 years and both love hiking around the parks and trails of Southern Utah.  Adam grew up in Provo, Utah, and Sidra grew up in Yuma, Arizona.  They have two dogs that also love hiking.

Adam builds casitas and tiny homes and Sidra works in medical coding and billing.  They both removed their names from church records after the November 2015, church policy change.