Nolan and Tracy are both from an Evangelical background. Nolan studied at Taylor University and Tracy earned a degree in Biblical Studies before their marriage. Nolan was ordained a minister in the Evangelical Church in North America, pastoring in Montana. Tracy’s desire to best live the Scriptures eventually led her to study the Catholic Church. Her studies caused tensions in their marriage. After a few years Nolan too began to study the Church. With many of their questions answered by a faithful Catholic friend, there were received into the Church in 2002.