Joshua was raised in Bountiful, Utah, He served as a missionary in the Korea, Seoul West Mission before attending Brigham Young University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in English Language. Following graduation he worked in radio for several years, first for National Public Radio in Washington, D.C., and later for The LDS Church’s “Mormon Channel” radio station. Along with completing his J.D. from Notre Dame, he is currently pursuing a Master’s in Religious Studies from King’s College, London.