My 99 Cousins

Cousin Ethan Kartchner visits Devin and Sarah in their home in Saratoga Springs for the interview.Ethan, the 8th of 9 children in the Kartchner family, learns his cousin number and then talks about memories of extended family, especially the Andelins, and even a closeness he's felt with Grandpa Andersen as an adult.Devin and Sarah ask Ethan several questions about stories that they'd heard about him from Ethan's siblings and father. From being obsessed with The Price is right, splitting his pants on Prom night, busking in Idaho with his viola, and living on the beach with Jordan on the beaches of Hawaii for a month.Ethan then shares his experiences of being a model, actor, producer, and director and the challenges and rewarding moments that he's had through this unique path. He then talks about the importance of family relationships and keeping those strong.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah visit the Freeman's at the Jacob home for dinner before the interview. Joanna and her husband Nathan share so many wonderful stories. Joanna tells a story that Devin has been eagerly waiting to hear for several years, ever since he first heard about the famous Girl's Camp Bear Story that Joanna and cousin Kim were responsible for.Joanna shares her feelings of respect and admiration for other cousins, her appreciation for her siblings and her parents, as well as memories of grandparents and aunts and uncles.Joanna talks about living in Mexico and Holland before later serving her mission in Argentina. Nathan talks about how he and Joanna met, and a few funny and embarrassing moments of their early courtship. They talk about their 4 children, raising them in Japan recently, and a few other insights before moving onto the final topic "Faith in Jesus Christ".Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin visits cousin Mylinda and her husband Mike when they're in town visiting for 2 of their daughters graduations from college.Mylinda talks about the uniqueness of the spelling of her name and the cloesness she had with her father as well as having her middle name after her mother.Mylinda shares memories of their grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, and the times that she lived with Devin's family when she was younger.The Stones talk about how they met and got engaged, as well as many of the amazing adventures that they've been on over the past 30 years of marriage.For the final topic they discuss how most people are good and have good desires and intentions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Part 2 of LaDawn and Jim's episode.Jim and LaDawn share their experiences going on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. First sharing their experience of living in Mexico and how that opportunity came about. They spoke about later serving at the same time as 2 of their daughters in different parts of the world. Jim and LaDawn served in Ukraine with LaDawn's brother, Dale, and Jim's sister, Sue, who also were married and part of the Andersen family.Devin shares some of the other funny memories shared by the Jacob's children: Car accidents and driving with their children, the origins of their famous homemade bread, having their children do difficult things at a very young age and that now their children all feel like they are very capable.LaDawn shares her love of celebrating holidays, the history behind them, and the reason behind why we celebrate those days. Devin then shares his own memories and experiences of staying with the Jacobs as a boy.LaDawn shares the importance of learning people's names, and how memorizing scriptures, poems, and promises in modern prophecy has helped her in difficult and troubling times. She speaks on the importance of covenants and how the promised blessings we seek can be found there.Jim shares more of his experiences of being a shepherd and what that taught him.They end by sharing their love and appreciation for their family and the advice that they want to pass on to their family.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

This is a 2 part episode. Devin visits Aunt LaDawn and Uncle Jim at their home in Orem. They tell Devin the story of how they met, how they got engaged, and many wonderful stories of their family. Uncle Jim talks about how he built his house, and they both share stories of Devin's father, Tim.They discuss the importance of music in their home, memories of Grandpa Andersen, and visits down to Arizona to visit their own cousins.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin visits his cousin, Nathan, and instead of bringing his wife, Sarah, along. Devin brings along cousin Jacob! Devin, Jacob, and Nathan share stories of their youth, experiences that they had growing up and visiting Nathan on the farm. Devin talks about making bows and arrows with Nathan, going on camping trips, and going on a group date with some of the cousins. Jacob and Nathan talk about playing risk at family reunions and how Nathan first learned to play risk.Nathan shares stories of visiting cousins, aunts and uncles, and their incredible generosity and kindness. From living with the Kartchners to earn money, to receiving a truck from Uncle Dean, to learning to throw an axe from uncle Lee, and not being yelled at for throwing mud at Uncle VJ's house for retribution from the pranks of their fellow cousin, John Paul.Devin then shares several stories from Nathan's siblings that he'd heard. Accidentally killing a turkey, playing pranks on Elise, hearing Nathan's signature cough, and getting his siblings to get Nathan's missed basketball shots.For the final topic they discuss current events, integrity in journalism, and how to go about researching and learning about controversial topics with differing opinions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah travel down to the farm once again for another interview. Hunter and Courtney are in town from Alabama for a month and living with Hunter's parents, Corwin and Lynette. Hunter talks about being the youngest of 14 children, and Devin shares memories and stories he'd collected from Hunters family. Hunter shares an experience from his mission in Peru, and Courtney talks about meeting Hunter and how he proposed at a fake bonfire in Idaho.Courtney shares her experiences in following in Devin's footsteps by creating her own podcast with a similar format called "The 13 Beginnings" where she and Hunter interview all of her mom's side of the family.For the final topic, they discuss their challenges with infertility and what their journey has been in having children.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah decide to have a special My 99 cousins episode to celebrate their halfway point. They talk about their experiences of doing the podcast, visiting cousins, and spending time with each family. Devin shares some statistics about the podcast, which episodes have the most downloads, and then Sarah and Devin talk about some of the more memorable and impactful episodes on them.They discuss the goals that they had made before starting the podcast, and where they are on those goals so far. Devin talks about the big family reunion that will be held in July of 2026 over the 24th of July weekend and how family representatives will be meeting together online soon.Devin and Sarah then spend the rest of the episode discussing their infertility journey so far. The many steps that they've taken to have more children, the many failed attempts and losses and what the experience has been like for both of them. Devin gives an analogy of pregnancy like a long hallway with a series of doors, with each continuing step an anvil is placed above your head, looming higher and larger with each passing door.They update the family with their decision to meet with Tyler and Annie and decide to stop their attempts of embryo transfers to Annie as their gestational carrier, and that for now they need time to grieve, pray, and decide on what, if anything, they should do next.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim return to visiting cousins after a month off. Devin and Sarah interview Ammon Redd after having a delicious dinner with Ammon, his wife Allison, and their 6 children.Ammon talks about the origins of his name and the origins of his brothers names who were born after him. He shares stories of family reunions, throwing apricots, laughing at Grandpa's sneezes, the origins of Ammon's many nicknames, the inside jokes he shares with his siblings, his hopes of becoming an inventor when he was a child, his mission experiences in Sweden, and his many brushes with death throughout his youth.Ammon talks about his time in Iraq and how his mother's prayers quite possibly saved his life. He talks about how he met his wife Allison, their honeymoon. and the crazy turn of events that wound him up in the hospital.For the final topic, Ammon discusses the importance of education with the Andersens, as well as his ideas for reformation and having teachers become more like mentors and guides with the help of AI to tailor education for each child as they have differing abilities, capabilities, passions, and interests.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim finish up their Arizona cousin trip by visiting the Anderson family. That's AndersOn with an O.Michelle and Jason Anderson share their life stories, starting with their childhood memories and experiences. Michelle recalls her early years on the farm, her close bond with her cousins, and her family's adventurous road trip to her uncle's zoo. Jason talks about his upbringing in Southern California, his mission in Argentina, and the touching story of helping a family complete their faith journey. They also share the humorous and memorable moments from their dating and proposal, including Michelle's first experience with self-serve frozen yogurt.The couple discusses their perspectives on education and school choice. Michelle emphasizes the importance of having various schooling options to suit different children's needs, sharing her positive experience with homeschooling and the Empowerment Scholarship Account in Arizona. She also reflects on her grandfather's views on education, highlighting his belief in the importance of religious learning over secular education. The discussion touches on the growing availability of hybrid education options and the need for parents to advocate for school choice in their states.Michelle and Jason open up about their challenges and hopes for the future. Michelle talks about managing her temper and learning to trust God, while Jason shares his experiences as a doctor, emphasizing the importance of connecting with patients and incorporating scripture into his practice. They look forward to strengthening their relationship as their children grow older and plan to focus more on each other, enjoying more date nights and building great memories together.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

In Part 2, Glen and Diana share their personal and professional journeys, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. Glen, who has been with American Express for 20 years, discusses a particularly challenging project in Greensboro where he had to manage the transition of employees to remote work while dealing with the emotional impact of the site's closure. Diana shares her battle with breast cancer, emphasizing the emotional and mental challenges she faced. She learned to surrender her will to the Lord and found strength in gratitude, which helped her cope with the ups and downs of her treatment.The conversation delves into the themes of love and forgiveness. Glen reflects on the importance of kindness and showing love and grace in everyday interactions. Diana emphasizes the central role of Jesus Christ in their lives and the importance of turning to Him in every situation. They both discuss how expressing love, even during disagreements, has strengthened their relationship and created a loving family environment. They also address the challenges of forgiveness, sharing the story of Corrie ten Boom as an example of finding the strength to forgive through prayer and reliance on God.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim continue their journey of visiting cousins in Arizona. This is the 2nd interview of the Arizona trip where the Andersens meet up with the Glen and Diana Andersen family.In part 1 of the episode, Glen shares many memories of cousins, aunts, uncles, and our grandparents. From memories of a cousin accidentally shooting a gun in the Jacob's master bedroom, to building giant snowmen, to dumpster diving and playing with thousands of large yogurt lids, this episode has it all.Diana shares the amazing story of their courtship and how they decided to get married before the episode comes to a close.Set a reminder for next week's episode Where Glen and Diana share even more incredible stories and the Andersens discuss the final topic of the episode, "Love and Forgiveness".Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim travel down to Phoenix, Arizona to interview 3 cousins. This is the first of those interviews.In this episode, we join Esther and Steve as they share their experiences and memories with their extended family. Esther reflects on her childhood, her close relationship with her great-grandmother, and the influence of her aunts and uncles. She shares stories of cousins, aunts and uncles, and especially of Grandma and Grandpa Andersen. Esther shares how young she was when she started baby sitting, and Steve and Esther discuss their courtship, marriage, and the challenges and joys they've faced together over nearly 29 years.Esther and Steve talk about their missions, with Esther serving in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, and Steve in Puerto Rico as well. They share how their mission experiences shaped their lives and brought them closer together. The couple also discusses the importance of balancing family time with demanding church callings and work responsibilities, emphasizing the need to prioritize family and make intentional sacrifices.The episode highlights the significance of one-on-one connections with children and the impact of regular individual talks on their well-being. Esther and Steve share their parenting philosophy and the lessons they've learned about unconditional love and support. They also express their gratitude for their extended family and the positive influence they've had on their lives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

This is part 2 of Devin and Sarah's interview with Dean and Colleen in Hawaii.In this heartfelt episode, Devin shares personal memories and reflections with his Aunt Colleen and Uncle Dean, who are serving as mission presidents in Hawaii. He recounts his childhood and teenage years, expressing both fear and respect for them, and highlights the significant influence they had on his behavior and values. Devin also reflects on inherited traits and family resemblances, drawing connections between his own mannerisms and those of his father and Uncle Dean.Devin delves into experiences of confession and forgiveness, particularly regarding a personal journal related to his father's death. He shares special moments, such as receiving a father's blessing and participating in personal priesthood interviews, which helped him feel connected to his late father. Uncle Dean and Aunt Colleen discuss their roles as stake president and mission leaders, describing the intense pace and emotional demands of their service, and expressing their deep love and motivation for their missionaries.Throughout the episode, the importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ is emphasized as the source of true joy and guidance. Devin concludes with a reflection on the word "musubi," relating it to the concept of sealing in the temple, and expresses his belief in the strength and unity of their family, anchored by the gospel, to overcome any hardships through love and faith.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

In this episode Cousin David comes to Devin and Sarah's home while visiting his family for the holidays.David discusses his military service, including deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait, highlighting the challenges and unique experiences he faced. David also talks about his educational journey, his love for reading, and his musical talents, which include playing the piano and drums. His family fondly recalls his sense of humor, athleticism, and the fun activities they enjoyed together, such as ultimate Frisbee and creative games.David's siblings share memories of his protective nature and quick thinking, recounting instances where he saved them from dangerous situations. They also remember his playful teasing and the various adventures they had growing up, from exploring rooftops in Saudi Arabia to building makeshift slides at home. David's love for learning and his wide range of interests are evident, as he started a family book club and enjoys discussing various topics with his siblings.The episode also delves into the global demographic crisis, with David and Devin discussing the importance of educating youth about fertility and the consequences of delaying having children. They emphasize the need for honest conversations and support for young men and women to ensure they can achieve their family goals. The discussion highlights the economic and societal impacts of declining birth rates and the importance of prioritizing family life.In conclusion, David expresses his love and appreciation for his family and the experiences they've shared. He looks forward to the upcoming family reunion in 2026 and continues to stay connected with his siblings despite living far away. Sarah provides an update on their infertility journey, thanking everyone for their support.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

The final Houston Trip episode comes out with a visit from Lindsay and Kenny Weston.They discuss the origins of the podcast and Lindsay's initial enthusiasm for the project, which aligns with her own interest in family and marriage. Lindsay shares her experience as a faithful listener and reflects on the unique and exceptional nature of their family. Devin updates listeners on his visit to Houston to support his sister Charlotte and her family, as her and Ben's son Liam recovers from cancer surgery. The conversation then shifts to Lindsay and Kenny's backgrounds, including their education, careers, and the challenges of frequent moves due to Kenny's job.Lindsay and Kenny share their love story, from their first meeting at BYU Idaho to Kenny's romantic proposal on Lindsay's 19th birthday. They talk about their six children and the various places they've lived, highlighting the support they've received from family members during these transitions. Lindsay's family members praise her for her generosity, intelligence, and deep thinking, as well as her ability to unite people and balance family and work. They share specific memories of Lindsay's accomplishments and the positive impact she has had on their lives.The final topic of the podcast is "not giving up on people." Lindsay explains that this topic has been on her mind due to her experiences as a therapist and the importance of patience and love in helping others change. She emphasizes the need to keep an open heart and be willing to forgive and support others, even when progress is slow. Kenny adds that change and progression look different for everyone, and it's important to give people the space to grow at their own pace. They discuss the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution in families, and the need to balance guiding children while respecting their agency.Devin concludes the episode by reminding listeners about the upcoming family reunion in July 2026 and sharing an update on his and Sarah's infertility journey. He expresses gratitude for the support and prayers from family members and appreciates the opportunity to connect with Lindsay and Kenny. The episode ends with mutual admiration and appreciation for the strong family bonds that have been nurtured through their shared experiences and love for one another.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

In this episode of "My 99 Cousins," host Devin Andersen visits Houston to support his sister Charlotte while she stays in the hospital with her son Liam who is recovering from a surgery to remove cancer. while there he interviews his cousin Sarah and her husband, Forrest. They discuss Sarah's mission in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico, her love for languages, and the importance of family connections. Sarah shares memorable experiences from her mission, including a conversion story and overcoming dengue fever, while reflecting on the rewarding aspects of her service and her decision to major in linguistics at BYU.Forrest talks about his upbringing in Palmer, Alaska, his mission in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the miracles he witnessed there. The couple recounts their meeting at BYU, their relationship journey, and their life with their four children. They also discuss their aspirations, such as living in a French-speaking country, and share personal stories, including Sarah's scare during a pregnancy and Forest's childhood experience on a glacier. The conversation highlights their deep family bonds and the joy of reuniting with loved ones.The episode delves into language acquisition, with Sarah and Forrest emphasizing the importance of exposure and immersion. They share their methods for teaching their children multiple languages and discuss the significance of early exposure to different sounds. The couple also touches on the concept of loan words and the evolving nature of language. The podcast concludes with Devin expressing gratitude for the support during his infertility journey and inviting Sarah and Forest to a family reunion, ending on a hopeful note celebrating family connections and shared experiences.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin is in Houston visiting his sister Charlotte's family to help out while Charlotte's son, Liam, recovers from a life saving surgery that removed cancer from his leg. While helping with the family, Devin decided to kill 4 birds with one stone, and interview 3 cousins. This is the first of those interviews.Camille comes to visit Devin at Charlotte's house, and they sit down for a nice one on one conversation.They discuss the many nicknames that Camille has and some of their origins. Camille then talks about how moving from Utah to Texas when she was a Junior in High School was a blessing in disguise as it facilitated her meeting her husband, their subsequent marriage, and then their 4 children.Devin then asks Camille 3 thought provoking questions before Devin shares impressions, stories, and memories that he gathered from Camille's family.Devin then goes off script and challenges Camille to a “chip-off”. Camille then shares memories and stories of their grandparents, aunts and uncles, as well as cousins.For the final topic, Camille and Devin discuss the blessings of the temple, and how helping others who have passed on can also bless their posterity. Devin shares some information about symbolism in the temple before the end of the episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

The Andersens head down to Cedar City to meet up with another Miller cousin. Adam is the oldest of the 6 Miller siblings, and Devin and Sarah have dinner at Jacob Miller's house with the Miller Brothers and their families before Devin and Sarah sit down for the podcast with Adam and his wife Michelle.Adam shares his background, where he went to school, his mission experiences in Chile, meeting Michelle, and their story.Michelle shares her own recollections of meeting Adam, and about their son Toby. Toby was born with a congenital heart condition called "tetralogy of fallot". A condition requiring surgery and years of medical intervention. Michelle shares Toby's story of perseverance and the joy of his gradual improvement.Devin asks Michelle and Adam about their Marketing business "Sunflower Marketing" and their website sunflowermarketing.co. Michelle talks about her love of writing, and the 60 day challenges she's started to help people find a community of writing together.Adam shares memories of his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Devin then shares memories he'd collected from Adam's siblings, and some of their mutual aunts.For the final topic, Adam chose to discuss "Trying to improve on going through trials."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin travels down to Manti, UT to spend the weekend with Cousin Mary, her husband, Doug, and some of their wonderful children.The podcast begins with Devin sharing his experience of attending the musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and winning his very own Golden Ticket.Devin then asks all the usual questions. Mary's name, her cousin number, her family, education, and her mission. Mary shares that she and Doug served in the same mission, which is where they had met.Doug shares his own mission experiences, meeting Mary, and how they sang together on their mission. Mary then shared how she went to Doug's homecoming, how they started dating, and were eventually married.Doug talks about being a choir teacher, and how they had worked together as a family for 7 years at Brigham's Play Housek and some of the adventures that they shared.Mary then shares stories and memories of staying with Devin's family when Devin was a small boy in Texas, and some of the lessons she learned there.Devin then shares many memories he collected form Mary's family before finishing with the final topic - following your intuition and trusting in the Holy GhostSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah visit the youngest Andersen cousin, Camilla Andelin Curtis. They have dinner with Camilla's husband, Tyler, and his brother Kyle, before sitting down to record the podcast.Camilla and Tyler share how they met on their mission and the unique circumstances of serving during the pandemic. They share how they dated and got engaged shortly after their missions.Camilla shares stories of growing up on the farm, and Devin shares memories that he collected from the Andelin family.Camilla talks about music, what it means to be an opera singer, and the affects that Artificial Intelligence can have in the realm of music. Devin shares some songs that he created through the power of AI before ending the episode reminding the family about our family reunion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Brenley's episode Part 2Follow The Humble Village:https://www.instagram.com/thehumblevillageproject/profilecard/?igsh=em45dHhxZjQ5bXo0https://www.instagram.com/hxp.humanitarianexperience/reel/C8gLZVStYN4/?ig_mid=04E1D3F3-1C65-4737-81CA-05118AD39F2F&utm_source=igweb&launch_app_store=trueSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

This is a two part episode.Devin, Sarah, and Tim head to Huntsville, Utah, to visit cousin Brenley and her family. After an amazing dinner with 2 types of salmon, and a small concert, the Andersens and the Burton's sat down to record the podcast.Brenley shares how she got her name, what her cousin number is, and who else was born the same year as her.She talks about her mission experiences, meeting her husband, Spencer, their courtship, and how he proposed.Spencer shares a story of his mission, and his side of the story with meeting Brenley. He talks about growing up in Huntsville, and how the prophet, David O McKay was also baptized in the same creek as him, located just behind their house.Brenley then shares memories that she had of Grandpa and Grandma Andersen, as well as cousins, aunts, and uncles.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Sally and her three children visit Devin and Sarah's home for dinner before Sally sits down with Devin and Sarah for the interview.Sally shares some fun memories of her childhood, the time she got to spend with Grandpa and Grandma Andersen, as well as some of her favorite memories of cousins at the farm and in Arizona. Climbing trees, stealing roses, and eating cold cereal were some of her favorite memories.Sally talks about her children, and how she met her husband Chris. She shares their courtship story and how they got engaged. Then with permission from Sally, Devin shares a portion of Chris's Obituary.Devin then shares memories and stories that he gathered from Sally's siblings and parents before moving on to the final topic - "How temple work has influenced my life."Devin reminds everyone of the big family reunion in 2026, and then Sarah ends the episode by giving news about our infertility journey.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

This interview is split into two parts. This is part 1Devin, Sarah, and Tim spend their vacation in Hawaii and while there, they stay at the Mission Home in Honolulu where their Uncle Dean and Aunt Colleen live.After staying there several days, Devin and Sarah get the opportunity to interview Dean and Colleen for a few hours in their lovely dining room. Dean and Colleen share their experience of being called as Mission Leaders in the Honolulu Hawaii mission and the miracles that took place for that to occur.Devin then asks Dean questions about his childhood and about his father. Dean shares many interesting and funny memories he had with Devin's father when they were younger, and then Dean and Colleen share memories of their youth and when they dated.Dean and Colleen share memories of Grandma and Grandpa Andersen, Devin's family, and several other memories before the end of this episode.Devin and Sarah record a short blurb to update people on their infertility journey, and how Annie is continuing to help by being attempting to become a gestational carrier for them.Part 2 of this episode will come out next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah head to American Fork to interview Cousin Dave and his wife Tricia. After having some ice cream and peaches, the Andersens sat down for the podcast at their kitchen table.Devin learns that Dave is named after an uncle and and grand uncle, who Dave's cousins are his same age, and his cousin number.We learn about his education, his mission, and his profession, as well as how he and Tricia met and got engaged. Devin then asks David 3 thought provoking questions before moving on to memories that Dave has of our extended family. Devin then shares many funny and interesting attributes, memories, and stories of Dave that he collected from Dave's mother and siblings. Whether crashing president Clinton's campaign speech, meeting Presidents Hinckley and Monson at Grandpa's funeral, embarrassing his sisters at home and at school, nearly crashing his car with his brother in Texas, teaching kids "the worst english word" on his mission, or standing up for what was right in law school, This episode is chalk full of fantastic stories.For the final topic, Dave chose to discuss religious freedom and the constitution. Devin did some death bed repentance and crammed in as much knowledge on the subject as he could before the episode began. They discuss The origins of The Bill of Rights and the constitution, the importance of religious freedom and how it allowed an environment for the restoration of the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as well as important historical and even current events that portray how religious freedom has been, and still is, attacked today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim drive up to Farr West to visit Ivalou, Darren, and their wonderful family. After having a magnificent dinner at their Knights-of-the-round-esk dinner table, Devin and Sarah sit down with Ivalou and Darren for the interview,While setting up his equipment, Devin realized to his utter shock that he had forgotten an important piece of recording equipment. Despite the grave misstep, they continued on with the interview anyway. The odd audio recording is the result.Devin learns about the many nick names of Ivalou, and the origins of how they came to be. Ivalou tells of how she got her name, has a guess at her cousin number, and learns something new about the cousins her age. Ivalou talks about her education, and the many interests she took in her studies.Darren then regails the Andersens of how he met Ivalou, the fateful motorcycle ride that cemented their relationship, and the hilarious conclusion, or perhaps beginning, of their story once Darren proposed to Ivalou.You know the rest. Memories of Grandpa, Grandma, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Devin shares memories - blah blah blah. You get it.Devin asks a couple more questions just to keep things interestingThen the final topic that Ivalou shared was on health.Devin is too tired to think at this point... it's 2 AM and he should be in bed.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim go to Lake Shore, UT, to visit the Roberts family. After the Andersens are led around the farm by Dan and Elise's children, being introduced to the many dogs, cats, chickens, horses, goats, and the lone milk cow, they sit down for the Roberts' traditional Friday Night Home Made Pizza dinner. It was delicious!After dinner, Dan, Elise, Devin, and Sarah sit down to record the podcast. Devin learns the origins of Elise's name, how she and Dan met, got engaged, and the many interesting and hilarious stories surrounding their budding relationship when they were younger.Dan talks about his family, his mission, his education, and his business. Elise then shares many interesting and amusing stories about cousins in her youth. she talks about taking care of babies, memories of Grandma Andersen, babysitting, attending school with cousins, going on vacations and school trips with other cousins, and growing up on the farm with surrounding family.Devin then shares memories he gathered from Elise's Parents and siblings before moving on to the final topic.Elise decided to talk on vaccine safety awareness and the things that she's learned regarding that topic. Devin helps Elise walk through the many arguments made regarding the possible harmful effects of current vaccine protocols and the sources she recommends people research.Devin shares his own reservations about this topic and where he's coming from having his step-father pass away from covid before the vaccine became available. They do their best to have an amicable and well thought out discussion on the topic and Devin agrees to do more research and learn more about both sides of the vaccination debate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim arrive at the Barlows for dinner only to find that the Barlow's youngest biological daughter, Hazel, had grown up to look nearly identical to the Barlow's second oldest daughter, Maddie. Devin was very confused at first.After a delicious dinner of crepes, Sarah and Devin sat down with Keriann and Tom in their basement (With Emma and Maddie sitting close by) for the podcast.Devin learns about Keriann's name, the cousins that were born the same year as her, and even what Tom's cousin number would be if he were born an Andersen. Keriann talks about her mission, her education, and how she and Tom met. Tom tells about their first date, how they got engaged, and meeting the Kartchners for the first time. Aunt Kathy had asked him to share a poem. He replied by saying "Frost, or a Shakespeare Sonnet"?Tom shares a story from his mission before talking about his service in the Navy as well as his gratitude for the business he's received from the Andersen family at his Dermatology Practice in Saratoga Springs. Devin shares his experience of being a patient there recently.Keriann then shares memories of Grandparents, aunts and uncles, and of course, cousins growing up. Devin then shares the memories that he collected from her father and siblings. Tom also shares a delightful memory of meeting Aunt Phyllis when he and Keriann were engaged.For the final topic, Keriann and Tom spoke on being foster parents to their two, soon to be adopted girls, Salem and Priest. Devin asks several questions about that experience and what it's like being a foster parent.Tom then talks about Devin's podcast and how it could perhaps be improved or at the very least, how people should recognize that we are all amazing in our own ways and that we shouldn't be comparing ourselves to each other when we listen to each episode. Devin expresses his deep felt emotions about the love he has for his cousins and how he only wants to uplift and help cousins feel of their family's love for them.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Hyrum comes into town from Rexburg Idaho! Devin and Sarah finish their Idaho Cousin trip by visiting Hyrum at the farm in Orem. After catching up with Uncle Richard and cousin Ethan, Devin, Sarah, and Hyrum sit down at Uncle Richard's kitchen table to begin the podcast.Devin learns of the origins of Hyrum's name and how it's affected his life. His cousin number, as well as the cousins close to him in age. Hyrum talks about his mission, his work and education, his wife, Sundee, and their 5 children.Devin then shares memories about Hyrum that he'd collected from Hyrum's parents and siblings. There were so many that Devin couldn't even share them all.They shared stories about Hyrum riding his s, being the class president, being an example to his siblings and friends, singing at the top of his lungs, falling out of a car, eating worms, finishing homeschool homework early to watch tv and play video games, as well as all of the amazing attributes that Hyrum possesses.For the final topic, Hyrum chose to discuss Social Science and how it relates to the gospel. Devin asks Hyrum questions about the topic before delving into Hyrum's and Verlan's latest book "The Myth of Left and Right". Devin had spent many hours reading it and had many questions and comments on how he had felt about politics for the past several years. Another incredible episode down, 73 to go. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah continue their trip in Idaho to visit cousin Ben. They sat down with him and his wife, Kelly, before a wonderful dinner in their home with their family. Surrounded by world maps, pictures of birds, and legos, they began their interview.Devin learns of the significance of Ben's name, why he ended up going to law school, his mission, and how Ben and Kelly met and got engaged. Kelly talks about her mission, her work, and all about their children.Ben shares some incredible and hilarious stories of his youth with cousins, as well as some early memories that he had with Grandpa Andersen. He shares his thoughts on Grandma Andersen as well as some of our aunts and uncles before sharing even more hilarious stories of riding the bus to American Heritage and hanging out with cousins Rich and Glen.Devin shares memories that he gathered from Ben's father and siblings about Ben when he was younger.Ben then talks about being a public defender, and Devin peppers him with several questions before he realizes what time it is and ends the episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah begin their Idaho Journey by visiting Kenny and Andrea's family in Nampa. Devin felt that Kenny's episode was so short, he deserved a part 2. Also, Devin had forgotten to take a picture with Kenny when they met previously, so that was another good excuse.Devin jumps right into it by sharing memories that he collected from Kenny's father and siblings. We learn more about his 3rd grade incident, his seizures, but also how he became Class President, his crazy campaign speech, how he "Broke his face" while skiing, and that he played Linus in the school play. Kenny shares a scary but inspiring story of how a part of their home almost burned down.Kenny shares his love and appreciation for the podcast, and Devin shares his appreciation at Kenny's appreciation. They end the episode with a reminder about "The Big One" (Andersen Family Reunion) in two years, as well as an update with using Annie as a gestational carrier.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah visit the Bate home in Boise Idaho while visiting a circuit of cousins for the podcast. After briefly visiting with Kenny Kartchner's family, the next stop was Charity's home close by. After a delicious meal with hamburgers and various vegetables and fruits, Charity and Jordan sat down with the Andersens for the podcast.Devin asks Charity about her name and the impact it's had on her life. Charity learns her cousin number. She talks about life in the Redd family growing up and then Jordan introduces himself and tells the amazing story of how he and Charity met in high school, dated before and after his mission, and the funny and interesting stories of their first date and proposal.Charity shares a story of going to General Conference to see Grandpa Andersen, and going with her mother to an Andersen Sister Sleepover. She tells stories of Grandma Andersen, and how she and Jordan's family were able to visit her before she passed away to learn of their reason for buying the farm.Charity shares some hilarious stories of having cousin Stephanie come to visit and family reunions from when we were very young. Devin then shares the many memories and stories he'd collected from her family before moving onto the final topic.Charity chose "Connecting with the Savior" for her final topic. She shares why that topic has been on her mind, and Devin asks questions about how they each have been able to connect with Christ in their lives lately.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit cousin Tammy, her husband Nich, and their 4 children in American Fork. After eating a fantastic New Orleans style dinner, Tammy and Nich sit down with the Andersens to record the episode.Tammy reveals (to even the surprise of her husband) that her sister, Shirlyn, was the one that named her, and who she was named after. Tammy talks about some experiences from her mission before Nich takes us on wild journey of their courtship, full of ups and downs and perseverance on Nich's part, culminating in a hilarious ending that occurred at one of our family reunions.Tammy shares memories and stories from her time living at the farm. Memories of our Grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. Devin then shares the stories and experiences he gathered from Tammy's parents and siblings before moving on to the final topic.Tammy chose to discuss how the Lord loves Effort, and then Devin asks a few questions and then shares messages from 2 different conference talks.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Kathy, her husband Jeremy, and their son, Eli, come to the Andersen's home for dessert before sitting down at their kitchen table for the podcast.Kathy is the younger of the twin siblings in the Andelin family, and she and Karen make up the only twins of the 104 grandchildren. Devin learns how to tell Karen and Kathy apart, as well as the answer to many of the questions about what it's like being an identical twin.Sarah asks Jeremy about how he and Kathy met, how they got engaged, and about their son Eli. They learn that not a single Andelin in her family has been born in November, and their hoping to break that streak with their next son who is due in the latter part of November.Kathy shares memories of aunts, uncles, cousins, and learning to read from Grandma Andersen. Devin then shares many hilarious and interesting stories from Kathy's growing up years.The podcast concludes with Kathy and Jeremy talking about their business, Tidey, an incredible company built around the idea of conservationism, self reliance, and using the garbage in Guatemala to make something new.to learn more about Tidey, and how you can help and participate, go to tideyocean.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim, finish off their trip to Idaho by visiting cousin Laura Cook in Blackfoot Idaho before heading home.Laura, her husband Tom, and their 4 children have been living in Idaho for the past 2 years and recently came back from a thrilling, but scary, adventureIn the Grand Tetons. The Andersen's have lunch with the Cooks before sitting down to record this episode of the podcast.Devin learns about why her parents decided to call her Laura, why she was such a big baby, and who of her siblings she is most like. Tom tells a funny story from his work as a physician's assistant, as well as how she and Laura met and got engaged before talking about their four children.Laura shares memories of Grandma Andersen, the cousins her age, as well as some of the aunts and uncles that lived at the farm while she was growing up.Devin then shares with Laura some of the funny and heartwarming memories he collected from her family of Laura when she was younger and living at home both in Utah and Texas. Devin comes up with a way to test how “Texan” Laura really is, and then they conclude the episode by talking about what it's like breeding dogs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim, take a trip to Rigby Idaho to meet up with cousin Paul, his wife Cami, and their 6 kids. Devin and his family have a blast playing in their cousin's backyard, floating the canal behind their house, eating cinnamon rolls, playing frisbee games, riding the zip line, and of course, interviewing Paul and Cami for the podcast.Paul learns that he's cousin #53 as well as the cousins who were born the same year as him. Then Paul shares some amazing stories of Andersen family reunions - Water ballooning innocent bystanders, climbing radio towers, and rescuing a man from the Jordanelle Reservoir.Devin then shares some pretty incredible and hilarious stories that he collected from Pauls siblings and father about his adventurous and somewhat destructive nature in his youth.The episode concludes with them speaking on the blessings of having faithful ancestors, and the blessings we can pass onto our children through our own faithfulness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin releases a special episode about one of our ancestors, Amy Sumner Porter, as well as a devotional by his father, Tim Andersen, that was recorded in 1993 the year before he passed away.Devin tells the incredible stories of both Amy Sumner, as well as the young woman Lydia, and how their lives became forever intertwined. These amazing women pioneers helped to raise our Grandpa Andersen's Great Grandmother. Amy is Grandpa Andersen's Maternal Great, Great, Grandmother.Devin then shares his experience that happened at the Andersen family reunion on July 24th, 2024, and his hopes for "The Big One" that he aspires to have happen on July 24th, 2026.Devin then shares the entire recording of his father's devotional "The Signs of the Times" before sharing one last message before the end of the episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Stephanie and her husband, Andrew are visiting from Texas and meet up with Devin and Sarah in Isaac Jacob's basement apartment where Devin's mother lives. What occurs is definitely the silliest and funniest episode that's been recorded so far.Devin shares with Stephanie a story about her name, and that he thought that he was cousin #60 for a while, but learned he was actually #61, and Stephanie was #60. Stephanie fails at correctly listing off the cousins that were born the same year as them, and then Stephanie and Andrew share how they met and got engaged.Stephanie shares memories of their grandparents, and a few memories of cousins while growing up. Devin then shares many of the memories that he collected from Stephanie's parents and siblings. Devin then shares 5 special memories he has of Stephanie at different stages of their lives.For the final topic, Stephanie let Devin choose, so he decided to ask about Stephanie's book that she's writing about a fictional character who learns that she is the main character in a book and has to work with the author to get back home. Devin shares that he's also been writing an autobiographical series about his life called "The Memoirs of a Mormon High School Student".Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah have dinner with Isaac and Angela Jacob's family before sitting down in their living room for the podcast.Devin ask about the origins of Isaac's name and the significance that it has for him and his family. Angela talks about how she and Isaac met, were set up to date, and how Isaac proposed to her.Isaac and Angela recount memories that they have of the Andersen Grandparents, and Isaac shares memories of uncles, aunts, and cousins that have influenced his life.Devin then shares memories he gathered from Isaac's siblings and parents, and recounts several stories that they shared. Isaac and Angela also talk about their recent mission to Madagascar with their children, how that opportunity came about, and some of the amazing stories of living there for a year.Isaac talks about becoming a Zion like people, and preparing for Christs 2nd coming. They discuss what that means to each of them, and then Devin has a surprise recording that he shares with everyone before the end of the episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim, visit Laura Callister and her family for dinner before the podcast. Laura talks about her father and Devin's father. Then Laura and her husband Matt introduce themselves and their childrenDevin learns more about their education, and Laura tells an incredible story about reporting on the terrifying event that occurred on February 7th, 1993 when a man jumped on stage by President Hunter and threatened that he had a bomb. Laura was able to write about it just a few days later.Devin learns that Matt studied oncology and worked at the same hospital a few years after Devin's father, Tim, passed away there. He asks Matt some questions about cancer.Laura shares some memories of her grandparents, cousins, and aunts and uncles before Devin shares many of the stories and memories that he collected from her siblings and children.They end the podcast by speaking on the Title of Liberty found in the scriptures, and relating that Devin feels that Laura has encapsulated the ethos of the Andersen family: Covenants, Freedom, and Family.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit Legrand and Tara in Draper, Utah for dinner before recording the episode at their kitchen table. Their college age son, Trek, was there for dinner, and spent much of the time during the podcast playing with Tim.LeGrand explains the origins of his name, and the unique connection his Grandpa Lewis had with a well renowned LDS apostle.Tara and LeGrand tall the story of how they met and got engaged, and then Devin asks a question about each of their 5 children.LeGrand tells an incredible story about the fruits of the labors of his mission, as well as many funny and interesting stories about cousins from the Andersen Family. He also takes some time to tell some stories of aunts and uncles, and the gratitude that he has for their good examples.Devin then shares the many memories, stories, and impressions that he collected from LeGrands' siblings and parents.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

For Father's Day, Devin has his mother, Jana, over for dinner with Sarah and Tim. After dinner, Jana, Sarah, and Devin, sit down at their kitchen table to begin the podcastJana speaks on behalf of her late son, Troy, and does her best to answer the questions Devin and Sarah ask. Jana discusses the origins of his name, the reason behind his pre-mature birth, and the experiences she and her husband, Tim, had during the 11 days that Troy was alive. She discusses the cause of his death, and the grief that they felt at his passing.Devin shares a song that his father, Tim, wrote for his and Jana's first child - troy. And they discuss some of the thoughts that came to their minds as they listened to the lyrics. Devin then shares a special recording he found of Grandpa Andersen giving a brief message to Tim and Jana at their baby's funeral.Sarah then tells of her and Devin's experience with their first pregnancy, and the similarities between Timothy Troy (Jana's son), and Timothy Paul (Sarah's son). Devin then shares a song the he had also written for their son, Timothy Paul, when Sarah was pregnant with him, called “Miracle.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim drive up to Hyde Park, Utah, located close to Logan City, to visit cousin DJ and his family. After a delicious dinner of various Indian curry dishes, Dj, Julia, Devin, and Sarah, sit down in DJ's office to begin the episode.DJ talks about his mission, and a difficult experience of receiving letters learning of Devin's father, Tim, getting sick, and then passing away. DJ talks about his career journey, and the faith and perseverance it has taken to become a successful lawyer for SDL.DJ and Julia reveal how they met, and how many of our cousins also met their spouses in the same ward. Julia tells us how smart and persistent DJ was, and how they dated and became engaged. Devin then shares memories that he collected from DJ's mother and his siblings.For the final topic, DJ chose to speak on the Joy that the Gospel of Jesus Christ Brings. Devin asks 3 questions regarding this topic, and they each discuss the importance of the Gospel in their own lives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit cousin Benson in Kaysville, Utah. They share some delicious Thai food at their dinner table and then Benson, Sam, Devin, and Sarah sit down in Benson's office for the interview.Benson shares why he goes by his middle name, instead of his first name, Jarom. Sam shares an amusing story of how she and Benson met, and an even more amusing story about how they got engaged.Benson reveals to Devin his hypothesis on good cousins and bad cousins, which puts Devin in an existential crisis, realizing that he too, must have been a bad cousin.Devin shares some funny and interesting stories from Benson's siblings,; and Benson talks all about his midlife crisis and wanting to "Get Barreled before 50". Benson shares his testimony of the Book of Mormon, and Sam shares her own gratitude towards the Andersen family, and her testimony of the Book of Mormon as well.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

For the 2nd part of the interview, Devin reads Jenet's Bio from BYU's website. Jenet is a professor at BYU and teaches both a religion course as well as a course in the School of Family Life. The final segment of the interview is always on the topic the cousin chooses. Jenet has chosen to talk about her expertise, family science.Jenet shares of her experiences teaching as a professor at BYU before Devin asks 5 important questions that have been on his mind lately.Jenet's husband, Michael, also shares his own experience and love of being a father, and the importance of families.Devin and Jenet discuss important topics such as the decreasing marriage and fertility rate throughout the world, how it's more difficult to find a partner to marry these days, the dangers of social media and smart phones for young teenagers, how to talk about physical intimacy with our children, being able to discuss difficult topics with our friends and family members, as well as a deeply personal question from Devin.Jenet helps Devin navigate through all of those questions, and with the help of her husband, Michael, help Devin to begin to overcome a source of anxiety he's had nearly his entire life.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit the Ericksons for dinner before Devin and Sarah sit down with Jenet for her interview.Jenet shares a few stories and memories of grandpa and grandma Andersen, about her own family, and Devin shares a a vision he had of the Andersen family being like an orchard.Devin then shares all the memories and stories that he gathered from Jenets parents and siblings, as well as a personal memory of Jenet at the Jacob home when he was an older teenager. Jenet shares several memories of cousins from each of the 11 Andersen families as well as memories of 2nd cousins, and how the Andersen family was important for establishing a connection to her husband, Michael, who knew much of the Andersen family already, without realizing the connection with Jenet.End of Part 1Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim, visit the Kartchner home on the Andersen farm for dinner before Devin and Jordan sit down for the podcast.Jordan talks about growing up in Idaho, shares memories of grandma and grandpa, cousins, and then tells us how he met his wife.Devin shares memories that he collected from Jordan's siblings and father, Richard. Jordan talks about living with the Hutterites, and visiting the tarahumara people, and then Devin shares a personal memory of visiting the Kartchners when he was as teenager.Devin asks Jordan about his favorite movies before sharing some of his own, and they discuss the importance of storytelling and stories in general. Devin shares why he loves stories and collecting stories from his cousins before the end of the episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit the Eyi's for dinner. Tim has fun making new friends with his 2nd cousins, while Luara, Devin, and Sarah sit down for the interview.Devin tries out something new by reading a short bio of his cousin Laura's many achievements, as well as her husband, Will's. Laura then shares some memories of grandma and grandpa Andersen, before talking about her family and sharing memories of her childhood.Devin then shares all of the memories he collected from Laura's siblings and parents, and then shares one humorous, if not traumatic, memory of Laura when they were both young.Laura ends the podcast by discussing how her testimony in Jesus Christ has been strengthened through temple and family history work.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin, Sarah, and their son Tim visit cousin Ellen up in Holladay, Utah. After enjoying a wonderful dinner where Devin talked far too much about Ultimate Frisbee, Devin and Sarah sit down with Ellen, and her husband Chris.Ellen talks about her parents and siblings, and where the Jacob family fits into the Andersen family, as well was what it was like being the middle of 11 children. Chris talks about how she and Ellen met before Devin shares several of the memories, stories, and impressions that he had gathered from Ellen's siblings and parents. Ellen shares stories of cousins, as well as a few stories of her miraculously being healed from paralysis and the Lord preserving her life.Ellen then talks about removing the stigma to mental health and neurodiversity, and Chris and Ellen give advice on finding joy in the differences that our children and spouses may have.Chris concludes the podcast by sharing the experience of visiting the Andersen family reunion and the incredible results of that visit.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

Devin and Sarah visit cousin Sperry and his wife who is also named Sara. After a wonderful dinner, they set up the microphones at their dinner table and begin the podcast.Devin learns about the significance of Sperry's full name, and how passing that name on wasn't as easy as he'd hoped. Sara talks about how she and Sperry first met and the sequence of events leading up to each of their children being born. Sperry also talks about some of his incredible experiences working in the army.Devin shares memories that he's collected from Sperry's family before the last segment of the episode where Sperry talks about having a perspective of faith in all of our decisions including politics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations