The introduction to Land of Ancient Firsts, Author and Writer Matthew Pope discusses his reasons for beginning this podcast, gives background on his publishing ministries, and foretells of future episodes dedicated to all things North Carolina. In addition, he details at length his 2019 and 2020 books with photography gracing the covers and insides with North Carolinian settings and sights. Lastly, he makes mention of his personal faith in Jesus and the role of living out a calling that champions being a Tar Heel in The Tar Heel State.
