In this special and occasionally heavy episode, we were honored to have Alan Sparhawk from the band Low visit the VCW hall to chat about his music, his religious journey with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and faith and hope. We discuss how faith and hope are different but play together, moments of transcendence, and the feeling of bumping into something holy. Knowing that Zach is a cancer survivor, Alan wanted to talk about the biggest thing happening in his life right now, as his wife and bandmate Mimi is currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer. We were so grateful for this conversation, and for Alan's openness and desire for authentic connection during a very difficult time, and hope you'll join us in sending love, positive thoughts, prayers, or whatever you see fit in support of Mimi.

Low performances:

The Murder of Crows live at Sacred Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb6Rube7YUg

Low performing "Murderer": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJAR6UZsCk

Twitter and Instagram: @lowtheband

Label site: https://www.subpop.com/artists/low

The band's site: https://www.chairkickers.com/

-Check out Zach's music by going to:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com

-Buy VCW merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VCWHall

Twitter:

Twitter: @vcwpod

Zach- @muzach

Dave- @Davejlester

Podcast music by Zach Malm

Logo by Zach Malm