. >> wendy: recently ef gra ephraim graham caught up with one young christian who decided to put thato the test, by making a journey to inspire other christians to live their panther to the fullest. >> reporter: it has been a long walk for dan. >> 99 days, about 110 miles a caa day, and 300,000 poot steps. 300,000 footsteps. >> reporter: and then he turned east with a mission to accomplish more than just a cross-country hike. >> it is also a personal journey and driving closer to god. >> reporter: dan grew up catholic but fell away from the church. that slide endede ended about two years ago, and he says his return has brought more happiness than he ever imagined. and he is encouraging other christians to fearlessly live out their faith. >> when you hear a lot of negative on the muse news, it can be depressing. i think people are looking for something that will inspire. and god has allowed this rip to do that. >> reporter: it proved to be enough to peak the curiosity of a number of people along his three-month journey. >> i saw the backpack and all of the thing, and i'm, like, what ar