Modern Genealogy Podcast

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Listen. I get that it is hard to make time to actually sit down and learn about your ancestors. Life seems to always be running a million miles an hour. That is why I am launching my newest online course "My 4 Generations". It is going to be very slow-paced, and I will be there for you every step of the way. Instead of focusing a ton on searching for more and more records about your ancestors, we are going to be taking a deep dive looking at what we already have and piecing bits of evidence together to tell their stories. And don't worry -- if you don't have records about your ancestors, I'll be showing you how to find them too!Register for My 4 Generations HERERegistration closes October 8th at midnight MTSpots are limited, so register now if you want in! The next time I offer this, it will not only cost more, but you will have way less access to my help.Listen up as I tell you all about what I learned while looking a bit more at the study done by researchers at Emory University about the importance of family stories and how that relates to what I hope for you to gain from participating in my new online course.

Ch-ch-ch-changes. Modern Genealogy is now Know Your Ancestors. Listen up to hear why the change and how it came about. Also stick around to the end for 2 exciting changes coming soon! Thanks so much for your support. 

Sometimes life does not go as planned. The temple can be a place of solace and peace during trials and uncertainty. Listen as I chat with Melissa about how the temple and connecting to the relatives she performed ordinances for has helped strengthen her throughout her divorce. Her words are beautiful, practical, and will help encourage you to find strength in your own life through these eternal connections.Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissabuckleywritesIf you want to learn how to research your family tree - GO HEREConnect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Step 6! We are at the final step of going through my online course, More Than a Name. In this step we will put all the pieces together, update info, share, and write a life sketch! Listen up!If you'd like to get the online course - GO HEREConnect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Step 5 is to find "other records." There are many different types of records/sources that you can find information about your ancestors in. In this step, you take a look at what vital information you still need for your ancestral family and what other records you might find that information in. Take a listen!Keep listening each week for another step/module from my online course, More Than a Name. I'm giving you a brief rundown of each of the 6 modules so that you can get a bit of an understanding of how to research a family from start to "finish." If you'd like to get the online course - GO HERE Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Step 4 is to find vital records. What are vital records? Where can you find them? Listen to learn what you need to know before you search, and tips for how to find them quickly.Keep listening each week for another step/module from my online course, More Than a Name. I'm giving you a brief rundown of each of the 6 modules so that you can get a bit of an understanding of how to research a family from start to "finish." If you'd like to get the online course - GO HERE Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Step 3 to researching a family in your tree is to find them in census records. Listen to learn about when census records were taken and the best way to find your family in them.Keep listening each week for another step/module from my online course, More Than a Name. I'm giving you a brief rundown of each of the 6 modules so that you can get a bit of an understanding of how to research a family from start to "finish." If you'd like to get the online course - GO HERE Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube 

I know - talking about records and sources seems so boring!! But I promise, if you understand this, it will make family history research SO much easier!!Join me as we briefly discuss the 6 modules of my online course More Than a Name over the next few weeks. This week, I am sharing all about understanding records and about the catalogs on FamilySearch and Ancestry. Listen in, and if you feel like you are ready to dive deeper, get my online course More Than a Name here. Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

For the next 6 episodes, I will be BRIEFLY going over each of the 6 modules from my online course: More Than a Name. Follow along for the next 6 weeks to get started learning how to research your family tree. Share with your family/friends/ward - anyone who might want to learn how to do this in a step-by-step process. This episode covers Step 1: Choose a Family - listen to learn who to start with as a beginner. Get the full online course here (this first step/module comes with 3 instructional videos and workbook, so there is a lot more info to this in there). Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Is there a connection between our family history and our health? Definitely. After obtaining a BS in Biophysics from BYU and MS in Biomedical Studies, Michael B. Smith is studying to become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He is particularly interested in how our family history and health are intertwined. Listen to hear some of his experience and ideas and how you can learn more from him in the future. Connect with Michael on Instagram - @familytreesandstethoscopesConnect with Michael on Facebook - Family Trees and StethoscopesWebsite: http://michaelbriansmith.com/ If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here. Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube 

Are you feeling stuck? The FamilySearch Research Wiki can help! Listen to learn how the Research Wiki can help you as you seek to connect to your ancestors. Seriously, this one tool has completely changed how I build my family tree. Try it out!Find the FS Research Wiki HereIf you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here. Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Want to do family history, but don't have time to learn how? Try these 3 ways to do some family history when you know nothing about doing family history.If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here. Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here.

Family history research is a lot of trial and error. But how do you know if the record you found actually is for your ancestor? In this episode I give you a quick overview of my research process and then give an example of my research for a Northwest Mounted Police officer who was murdered in 1896. FREE 5 Steps Before You Search minicourseJoin the #AncestorOfTheMonth challengeGet my beginner online course: More Than a Name Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube 

I'm back! And I'm back with a new goal/challenge for you! #AncestorOfTheMonth is to help you learn about an ancestor or relative every month. In this episode I share why I created the goal, and how I will be using it.  Do you want to join in? Go to moderngenealogy.ca/ancestorofthemonth to sign up and get a FREE worksheet to help you learn about an ancestor or relative in your family tree. Want to buy my full online course, More Than a Name - GO HEREJoin the Modern Genealogy Community FB Group HERE - and watch for free trainings on Wednesdays Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Do you have family recipes, or want to learn more about the food of your heritage? There are powerful connections that can be formed through tapping into this part of your past. In this interview with Sarah Yeoman from The Family Cookbook, we explore this connection, why it is important, and how it can be done.Follow Sarah on Instagram @thefamilycookbook.coGo to The Family Cookbook Website------------------Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube 

I have learned some things as I've been doing family history work. In this episode, I share five of those lessons:Make a planNot all sources are equalSometimes you need to hire a professionalYou will never be done (and why that's ok!)It's all about love and connectionI'd love to hear what you enjoyed about this episode! Share on social media and tag me @moderngenealogy :)Free mini-course: 5 Steps Before You SearchJoin the Modern Genealogy Academy

Creating a family brand is important to find purpose and build our family unit on our values. In this episode, Melissa from FamilyBrand.com talks about what a family brand is and how knowing our family history can help build one.Visit FamilyBrand.comListen to the Family Brand PodcastFollow @ourfamilybrand on Instagram..................................................................Learn about and connect to one of your "pioneer" ancestorsConnect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

After being in a bit of a family history funk for the past month or so, I decided to create something just for you (and me) to help you learn about and CONNECT to a pioneer ancestor. Don't have Mormon Pioneer ancestors? No worries! You can choose any of your ancestors who have already been pretty heavily researched by others. Sometimes we get so caught up in looking for people in our tree that need their temple work done, that we forget to connect to those direct-line ancestors whose connection should be stronger with. Listen to learn how I feel about connecting to these ancestors and why it matters and find out about the 4 part video series that will be starting on July 3rd to celebrate Pioneer Day.Sign up for "Pioneer Connection - learn and connect to your pioneer ancestors" to get reminders and links to weekly worksheets. Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Feeling stuck? Don't know where to go next? Listen to this episode where I share 5 ways to take your family history research to the next level. Search specific databasesSearch unindexed recordsUse local repositoriesWrite it outQuestion "known" informationGive it a try!For members of the Modern Genealogy Academy, try out the new Ask Me Anything  tool.Join the Academy hereGet the free 5 Steps Before You Search course Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube 

This episode comes from a YouTube video. Find it here.MyHeritage now has new Deep Nostalgia animations! You can now make your ancestor's photo dance, wink, smile, and kiss! Try it out at https://www.myheritage.com/deep-nosta...​ - you will need the premium account to use the new animations. Watch the video to learn how to access the free animations on MyHeritage. Get the FREE 5 Steps Before You Search Video Guide - https://moderngenealogy.ca/5steps​ Join the Modern Genealogy Academy - https://moderngenealogy.ca/join​ Connect with me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moderngenea...​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moderngenealogy​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/moderngenealogy  Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk

Want to feel the real power and strength that comes from family history work? Find the connection through learning the stories or imagining the stories of your ancestors. In this episode, Tess Frame shares how she found the ultimate connection to her great grandparents through their love letters.Connect with Tess on Instagram: @tesiahframeTess' websiteThe Certain Women Podcast.....................................................Get the FREE 5 Steps Before You Search video guideConnect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Why do we do family history work? In this episode, I share 4 reasons:1. To receive blessings2. To perform ordinances3. To build connections4. To experience joyUltimately, this work brings us to Christ. Want to start researching someone in your family tree? Get the free 5 Steps Before You Search Guide. Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Wondering how to add your spouse's line to your tree on FamilySearch? Listen up! If you want to watch the video tutorial, find it on YouTubeGet the FREE 5 Steps Before You Search Video Guide Join the Modern Genealogy Academy  Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Miya Jensen is a professional genealogist who specializes in Polynesian research. In this chat she talks about what makes Polynesian genealogy unique and how she is working to preserve and celebrate its culture. Miya also shares her journey to becoming a genealogist and how family history has helped her mental health. Follow Miya on Instagram - @thepolynesiangenealogistSupport Miya's podcast on PatreonThe Polynesian Genealogist website-------------------------------------------Get the FREE 5 Steps Before You Search GuideConnect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Do you struggle to make family history work a habit in your life? Yeah, me too. I have been reading Atomic Habits, by James Clear, and apply it to creating the habit of doing family history work in this episode. Get the book Atomic Habits here (US) or here (Canada)Join the Modern Genealogy AcademyConnect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

What is the purpose of family history work? Is it just to gather names and dates? Professor Amy Harris, director of the Family History Program at BYU, believes that there is much more to it. Genealogical consciousness defines how we live our lives. It governs how we treat people around us: past, present, and future, and guides how we participate in family history work.In this podcast, we discuss what genealogical consciousness is, the ethics of family history research, and how we should deal with sensitive information that we uncover. Amy Harris also gives some great advice for people just starting out on their family history journey and tips for reframing how we think about it.Follow Amy Harris on Instagram: @familyhistoryprofBYU Speech by Prof Amy Harris: Of Dead Cats and Dead People: How Family History Can Save the World----------------------------Join the Modern Genealogy AcademyGet the FREE 5 Steps Before You Search course Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Are you looking for ways to get your kids involved in family history work? Here are five fun ways to do just that. Listen to hear about the study from Emory University about how knowing family stories can increase emotional well-being in teens, and ways that I have been able to get my kids excited about learning about their family tree.Games & ActivitiesBYU Family History Technology LabFamilySearch ActivitiesIndexingFamilySearch IndexingGetting Started with Indexing YouTube videoPhotosMyHeritage - colorize and animate photosStoriesTaralyn Parker episodeFind your pioneer ancestorsExplore Google MapsRootstech - Find Your Ancestor's Home Using Google MapsModern Genealogy Academy Get my Free Course: 5 Steps Before You Search Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Dennis Schleicher is the author of, "Is He Nuts?: Why a Gay Man Would Become a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ." He is also passionate about doing temple and family history work! Listen as he shares his testimony of the power of this great work and personal revelation that has helped him understand God's love for him.Get Dennis' book here on Amazon.comFollow Dennis on InstagramDennis' website --------------------------------------------Get my FREE 5 Steps Before You Search - Using FamilySearch, online courseJoin the Modern Genealogy AcademyConnect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube 

Before you start looking for records to find out more about the relatives in your family tree, do these five steps! Sometimes we are so eager to find new records that we miss clues or information that is already there.Be sure to go here to get the FREE 5 step course and printable!And, don't forget to check out Rootstech this weekend!

Anyone can make family history a part of their life....even if you have 10 kids! I loved this chat with my sister-in-law Patti where we talked about some of the many blessings she has received from sacrificing time to do family history work. Listen to hear some of her experiences, lessons, and tips for getting started.------------------------Register for Rootstech (It's FREE!)Join the Modern Genealogy AcademyJoin Modern Genealogy Masters - Starts March 1st Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Stuck on a brick wall in your family tree? Try one or all of these 5 tips that might help you break it down:Slow down and write it outThink about what records might have the answer you are looking forResearch siblingsUse surname mappingLet go of your assumptionsListen to learn how to apply these tips to your brick walls!Talk by Elder David B. Haight -  Personal Temple Worship, April 1993 ----------------------------------Join the Modern Genealogy Academy Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Have you ever wanted to tell your ancestor's story -- aside from just the dates and facts? In this episode, I interviewed Rachael Spencer who has now written two novels with stories based on the lives of her ancestors. Learn how she took a one page memoir and turned it into a beautiful story of courage, curiosity, and hope, and how you can too.Learn more about Rachael and her books here.-----------------------------------------------Ready to start learning how to research your family? Join the Modern Genealogy Academy Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

** Sign up for the Modern Genealogy Membership BEFORE Feb 1st to lock in the Founder's Member Pricing of $9/month. The price will be going up to $19/month starting Feb 1st. Thank you to so many of you who have already signed up and gotten this group started!Click HERE to join---------------------------------------------------------------During a zoom class I taught a few weeks ago, I showed how to search for a death record for one of my relatives, and I could not find it! In this episode, I share why I couldn't, and how I was able to piece the truth together.Ancestry Public Member Trees (or any other public trees online), can help us with parts of our tree when we are getting stuck! BUT - make sure you go to the source! Don't just copy a tree without doing some digging and verifying yourself! Listen up to learn more.---------------------------------------------------------Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Elder Braxton Anderson is a missionary currently serving in the Utah Provo Spanish speaking mission...and he is my nephew! In this episode he shares how family history has helped him as a teen and on his mission.He speaks of how family history has helped him develop in 3 areas:EmpathyIdentityCuriosityBe sure to listen to his powerful lesson and personal experiences with feeling the strength from his grandmother and ancestors who have passed on. Elder Anderson also shares advice for teens and missionaries who want to get started doing family history. Be sure to share this episode with those teens and missionaries in your life!---------------------------------------------------------------------JOIN the Modern Genealogy Membership before Feb 1st to lock in the Founder's Pricing of $9/month!Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Have you been told that your tree is all done? Do you think that your aunt is  taking care of everything to do with researching your ancestors? Newsflash: there is ALWAYS something you can do in your family tree! Even if you have Mormon Pioneer ancestors.The scripture I referenced is Doctrine and Covenants 128:24Watch the replay of the Zoom Class I taught that I talked about - Cure Family History OverwhelmJoin the Modern Genealogy Membership - Founder's price is going up soon!--------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

Lock in the Founders Pricing $9/month - Modern Genealogy MembershipDo stories matter? Or are they just a way to get us interested in doing family history so they can find ancestors who need their temple work done? Listen to hear what I think.Talks I referenced:Boyd K Packer - Your Family History: Getting Started Aug 2003 EnsignHenry B Eyring - April 2005 General Conference

Join the Modern Genealogy Membership - Founder's Member Pricing will be gone soon!Does the idea that family history takes too much time keep you from starting? What if you knew that the blessings that come from doing this work are worth any sacrifice of time however small. This is the first of a 3 part mini-series about the 3 Myths of Family History. It was originally recorded as an Instagram and Facebook Live, so the audio is not super great quality, but hopefully the message still rings true.Talks referenced in this episode:Sister Wendy Watson Nelson - BYU Women's Conference 2015Elder Renlund - April 2018 Genereal ConferenceElder Bednar - October 2011 General Conference

BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 25% off until November 30th for my VITAL RECORDS 101 online course and my full beginner online course MORE THAN A NAME..................................................................................................DNA and family history is so huge right now! But how can you use it to help build your family tree? Listen to this interview with Diahan Southard of YourDNAGuide.com where she explains what you need to know as you start to use DNA testing in your family history research.In this episode we discuss:what type of DNA test you should getwhat to do first after you've taken a DNA testwhat centimorgans are and how many matterthe differences between autosomal, Y-DNA, and mitochondrial DNAwhat to do when surprises are discoveredtop three pieces of advice for someone getting started with DNA and family historySee? We covered a lot! Be sure to listen and check out all of the goodness that Diahan has to offer in the links below!Learn and connect with Diahan:YourDNAGuide.comYourDNAGuide The BookDNA Quick Reference GuidesYourDNAGuide MentoringFollow Diahan on Instagram (@diahansouthard) Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTubeRemember to use code BLACKFRIDAY for 25% off both of my online courses until Monday November 30th 2020:Go to moderngenealogy.ca/course for Vital Records 101Got to moderngenealogy.ca/fullcourse for my full beginner course More Than A Name

Have you been told that your family tree is "all done?" I've heard this numerous times, and now I'm giving my response.  Listen to learn why I believe your tree is never "done" and 4 places in your tree you can start doing some work if you've been disillusioned to think that it is.There's always something more we can learn and there are always more blessings that can come from building those eternal connections with our ancestors and relatives in our family trees!Links:Finding Someone to Research When You Have Mormon Pioneer Ancestors - YouTubePuzzilla.orgGet my Vital Records 101 Online Course Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTube

After escaping an abusive marriage, Wendy Hullinger found strength and healing as she learned the stories of her ancestors. Through uncovering the hard truths of some of their lives, she was able to start telling her own hard story and found her voice. She hopes that by sharing her story, and the stories of other women in her tree, her posterity will find strength as well. Listen to this interview with Wendy to hear her story and how the healing power of family history work was experienced in her life.Connect with Wendy:Instagram: @wendyjoyhullingerInstagram: @forthewomenbeforemeBlog: A Blog for My Ancestors Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTubeSign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here.

Are you struggling to find records for the relatives in your family tree? In this episode I share 5 ways to search for records. Listen to see if there is something you can try out to help you find those records you've been looking for.5 Ways to Search for Records for Family in Your Tree:1. Search in one database2. Try different search variations3. Go wide4. Search page by page5. Search the same database on a different websiteThe FamilySearch Research WikiIf you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here. Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTubeSign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse

Would you love to find some photos of your ancestors, but don't know where to look? Maybe you've tried FamilySearch or Ancestry public trees, but still can't find any. Melissa Knapp is a genealogist and shares in this episode how to find your ancestors' photos even when they are not online. Listen to hear her story and great tips for finding photos!Melissa's website: Kindred GroveFollow Melissa on Instagram: @kindredgroveMelissa's full blog post: "How to Get Photos of Your Ancestors That Aren't Online"The book Melissa referred to: Ancestral Trails Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTubeSign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here.

Sister Wendy Watson Nelson gave a life-changing talk when she came to visit her hometown in 2015 (also my home-town). She also gave a similar talk at the BYU Women's Conference that same year.  In this episode, I share what I learned from Sister Nelson, and give you a challenge. I'm going to do it too!Topics discussed:Family history work can help with stress and overwhelmCovenant keeping women receive powerAsk for angels to help youMy experienceA challenge for us allLinks:Address by Sister Wendy Watson Nelson, BYU Women's Conference 2015Talk by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, April 2010Talk by Richard G. Scott, October 2012 Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTubeSign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here.

Michelle Franzoni Thorley is an artist who focuses on the ancestral power to heal. In this episode we discuss finding photos through FB groups, Michelle's art, what to do when your ancestors don't have recorded history, internalized racism, ancestresses, and a lot more. Michelle is an advocate for embracing your own heritage and shares about all of this on Instagram @florafamiliar.Find Michelle on IG: @florafamiliarMichelle's Website and art Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTubeSign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign up for my online course here.Use code: SEPTEMBER for $30 off until October 7th

For ONE MORE WEEK, you can SAVE $30 for my beginner online family history course, "More Than A Name: A Family History Research Process for Beginners." Use CODE: SEPTEMBER until October 7th to save $30! This episode answers really the root of all family history research - how to know if a record is for our ancestor or not.There are 6 Questions that you need to ask yourself before attaching a record to a relative in your family tree:1. Who? - who is the record about?2. What? - what is the record and what information is it providing?3. When? - when did it take place?4. Where? - where did it take place?5. Why? - why might there be a conflict?6. How? - how likely is it correct? As we ask ourselves these questions, we can better decide if a record is correct or not.  Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteYouTubeSign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree, Sign up for my online course here. 

In this interview with Taralyn Parker @keepmovingforwardwithme , we discuss how to get children involved and excited about family history work, Taralyn's involvement in the Connections Experiment, and how we can draw strength from knowing the stories of our ancestors.Taralyn's BlogFind Taralyn on Instagram21 Day Family Connections Experiment Website21 Day Family Connections Experiment Facebook Group21 Day Family Connections Experiment on Instagram Connect with me:Instagram @moderngenealogyFacebookWebsiteSign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree, learn more about my online course here. 

In this solo episode, I share my experience of discovering the purpose of temple and family history work and introduce my new online course. The purpose of family history work is not just about temple work. Learning our ancestors' stories, and connecting to them is a huge part of it. But, how do we learn their stories? Listen to learn about the research process, how we can uncover the story of our ancestors, and why it matters.Talk by Elder Boyd K Packer - referenced in the podcastSEPTEMBER special!!! Use the code: SEPTEMBER to get $30 off my new online family history course, "More Than A Name: A Family History Research Process for Beginners." Coupon EXPIRES on October 1st!Go here to sign up! Connect with me:Instagram: @moderngenealogyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderngenealogyWebsite: https://moderngenealogy.ca/ Sign up for my FREE minicourse to get started doing family history in just a few minutes!https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourse

Carolynn Reynolds is the creator and joint owner of Branches, a family tree art shop which she owns with her husband Matt. Carolynn has a love of family history and loves sharing her testimony of the power of family history with others. In this interview she shares how she finds time to do family history while running a full-time business and managing six children, and why she makes time for it.Carolynn also shares a tender story where she was able to discover something she had been praying for for over a year. Carolynn has offered our listeners 15% off ANYTHING in their shop with the coupon code: moderngenpodcast - Go to https://branchesart.com/Follow Carolynn on Instagram: @carolynn.reynoldsFollow Branches on Instagram: @branches.art To join my free mini-course, "5 Minutes to Connection: A Better Way to Use Ordinances Ready," go to https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourseInstagramFacebookWebsite

This is an interview with Rhonna Farrer, creator of Rhonna Designs. In this episode, we discuss a bit about her business and apps, but spend most of the time talking about her experience as a Church Service missionary and her involvement with Light Keepers and Rootstech.  Rhonna shares her testimony of the power of family history work and the healing of relationships that can happen beyond the veil.At the end of the episode, Rhonna shares three simple ways that you can start experiencing the blessings of doing family history work.Go here to watch Light Keepers Online for free. This is the conference that Rhonna discussed in the episode that is normally an in person event.Be sure to sign up for Rootstech Connect. It will be a virtual conference in 2021 and is entirely free!Follow Rhonna on Instagram: @rhonnadesignsofficialRhonna Designs Website: rhonnadesigns.com To join my free mini-course, "5 Minutes to Connection: A Better Way to Use Ordinances Ready," go to https://moderngenealogy.ca/freeminicourseInstagramFacebookWebsite