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Christians love their neighbors as themselves. One way is by respecting bodies and commitments, seen in the Christian covenant of purity, fidelity, and monogamy. Join us as we consider the fourth of 5 defining characteristics of the early church that made them distinct and definable.The sermon today is titled "Honoring Our Union." This sermon is the fourth installment in our sub-series "How Will They Know Us" and the twelfth in our larger series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from John 13:35 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 19, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Mary Harrington, “Normophobia,” First Things (April 2024). Suetonius, Life of Nero, 26-31. Maggie Gallagher, “Why Marriage Is Good For You,” City Journal (Autumn 2000). Wesley Hill, Washed & Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness & Homosexuality (Zondervan, 2010).Luke Timothy Johnson, "Homosexuality and the Church: Scripture & Experience," Commonweal, June 11, 2007.Preston Sprinkle, Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality (Zondervan, 2015).Preston Sprinkle, Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church & What the Bible Has To Say (David C Cook, 2021).Keith D. Stanglin, “Christian Moral Reasoning and the Question of Homosexual Practice,” Journal of Christian Studies 1/2: “Sexuality and Marriage” (May 2022): 65-80.Louise Perry, "We Are Repaganizing," First Things, Oct 1, 2023.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Today, we travel through Vermont in search of a family curse, a legendary lake creature, the ghost stories surrounding a terrible railroad disaster, and a group of mineral springs that seemed to resist every attempt to turn them into a business. Some parts of these stories are supported by historical records. Others belong entirely to folklore. Together, they reveal how real people, places, and tragedies can become legends passed down for generations. Long before Vermont had its present name or boundaries, Indigenous people lived throughout the region. Archaeological evidence shows that people were living in the Champlain Valley thousands of years ago. Over time, small seasonal camps developed into more permanent communities along the lakes and rivers. The Western Abenaki were among the Native peoples whose homeland included what is now Vermont. Lake Champlain provided food, transportation, and spiritual meaning, while rivers such as the Winooski and Missisquoi connected communities throughout the region. In 1609, Samuel de Champlain became the first European known to have set foot in what would become Vermont. Contrary to a frequently repeated claim, there is no reliable evidence that Jacques Cartier visited Vermont in 1535. The French built Fort Sainte Anne on Isle La Motte in 1666, creating Vermont's first European settlement. France eventually lost control of the region to Great Britain in 1763. Vermont then declared itself an independent republic in 1777 before joining the United States on March 4, 1791, as the fourteenth state. That long and complicated history created the perfect setting for stories in which fact and folklore are rarely far apart... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklore-vermont/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Today we explore three unusual stories from Virginia folklore: the ghost legend associated with Sarah Shelton Henry, the mystery of the Beale ciphers, and the modern tale of a werewolf-like creature in Henrico County. Along the way, we will separate the documented history from the legends that grew around it. Virginia was one of the thirteen colonies that declared independence from Britain, but its human story reaches back much farther. Archaeological evidence shows that people have lived in what is now Virginia for at least sixteen thousand years. Early communities were mobile hunters, fishers, and gatherers. Over thousands of years, many became more settled. During the Late Woodland period, farming, towns, and far-reaching trade networks became increasingly important. By the early 1600s, Virginia's Indigenous peoples spoke languages belonging to three broad families: Algonquian, Iroquoian, and Siouan. In Tidewater Virginia, Wahunsenacawh—known to the English by his title, Powhatan—inherited authority over six groups. Through diplomacy and force, he expanded that alliance to include between twenty-eight and thirty-two tribes and smaller chiefdoms. This alliance did not include every Native nation in Virginia, and its population numbered in the tens of thousands. European contact also began earlier than the original article suggested. Spanish Jesuits attempted to establish a mission in the Chesapeake region in 1570. Jamestown, founded in 1607, became the first permanent English settlement. Relationships between the English and Virginia's Native peoples included trade and diplomacy, but also warfare, dispossession, and forced displacement. Virginia's Native nations survived those events and remain part of the Commonwealth today. This long and complicated history provides the setting for some of Virginia's most enduring folklore... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklore-virginia/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

For this installment of Postcards From the Past, I have two vintage postcards that were sent to me by a friend and podcast listener, M. Green. He included a handwritten note explaining that they show Paragon Park and Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, a place once well-known and deeply loved by generations of people from the Boston area. He thought the postcards would be interesting to share with everyone through Ancestral Findings, and he was right. I have been running Ancestral Findings since 1995 as a genealogy hobby that I enjoy. My wife helps with the free lookups, but otherwise it is just me researching, writing, recording the podcast, and sharing the history I find along the way. That makes it especially meaningful when a reader or listener takes the time to send something from a personal collection for the rest of us to see. These postcards did not come from a museum display or a planned research project. M. Green had them, thought of this series, and mailed them to me because he believed their history was worth sharing. I agree with him... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/nantasket-beach-and-paragon-park-postcards-from-the-past/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Christians love their neighbors as themselves. One way is by promoting the peace, loving our enemies as ourselves. Join us as we consider the third of 5 defining characteristics of the early church that made them distinct and definable.The sermon today is titled "Practicing The Peace." This sermon is the third installment in our sub-series "How Will They Know Us" and the eleventh in our larger series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from John 13:35 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 12, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Thank you for listening!

With the dog days of summer approaching, you may be thinking of genealogy projects to keep you occupied during the long, hot days ahead. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do in July that fall outside your usual genealogical research, and these should keep you occupied and entertained while you wait for the weather to cool off and school to start again. Here they are if you are looking for some fun and creative genealogical projects for July. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-july/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips  

Genealogy has always required patience, curiosity, and a willingness to follow clues one step at a time. For many years, that meant courthouse visits, family letters, cemetery books, microfilm readers, census pages, and long afternoons with handwritten notes spread across the table. Those older methods still have value. In fact, they are often where the best discoveries begin. But today's researcher has something earlier generations could only dream about: searchable records, digital newspapers, online family trees, deoxyribonucleic acid testing, artificial intelligence search tools, cloud storage, and scanning apps that can preserve family papers before they are lost. Technology has changed genealogy in a big way. It can help us search faster, organize more effectively, find records we might have missed, and share family history with relatives who live far away. But it can also create confusion. Every website seems to have a new feature. Every service has a new offer. Every hint looks exciting. Every subscription promises access to something important. That is where we have to slow down... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/smart-genealogy-using-todays-tools-without-losing-sight-of-good-research/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

As genealogical research evolves in the digital age, tracing your South African ancestry has become easier and more accessible than ever. With vast online databases, digitized records, and DNA testing, you can now explore family connections and ancestral roots from the comfort of your home. The key is knowing where to look and how to maximize these resources. In this final article of the series, we'll explore the most useful online tools and DNA testing services available for South African genealogy, offering you practical ways to uncover your heritage... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/utilizing-online-resources-and-dna-testing-for-south-african-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Genealogical research in South Africa can be a rewarding experience, but it's not without its challenges. Whether you're trying to track down a birth certificate, find an ancestor in the 1800s, or interpret handwritten documents in an unfamiliar language, these obstacles can slow down your progress. However, many of these challenges can be overcome with the right approach and tools. Let's explore two key challenges genealogists researching South African ancestry face: language barriers and record loss. We'll also explore practical strategies to overcome these obstacles and help you piece together your family's history... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogical-challenges-in-south-africa/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Christians love their neighbors as themselves. One way is by welcoming the stranger, which makes the church the society of equal outsiders. Join us as we consider the second of 5 defining characteristics of the early church that made them distinct and definable.The sermon today is titled "Welcoming The Stranger." This sermon is the second installment in our sub-series "How Will They Know Us" and the tenth in our larger series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from John 13:35 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 5, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Tim Keller, "Hospitality," Series: Practicing The Christian Life. Sermon, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, June 8, 2008.Tim Keller, "Why Does Anyone Become A Christian?" Bog post, Nov 11, 2016.Tim Keller, "Multi-Ethnicity and Mission," The Ministry Collaborative, May 3, 2016.Tim Keller, "Redeemer Report: The Early Christian 'Social Project.'" 2017.Sam Wells, "The Naked Truth," Sermon Duke Divinity Chapel. Nov 23, 2008. Jan Johnson, "Welcoming The Stranger: Living Out God's Soul Stretching Love." Conversatio. Matt Heerema, "Welcoming The Stranger." Sermon. Stonebrook Church. Brookings Institute and US Census Bureau Projections.Foy E. Wallace, Jr., "Negro Meetings for White People." Bible Banner, March 1941.Ezra Lazarus, "The New Colossus" (1883).Commentaries include Keener (Acts), Painter (3rd John; Sacra Pagina), Jobes (3rd John; Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

In the world of genealogy, it can sometimes feel as though the women in your family tree slip into the shadows, overshadowed by male ancestors whose surnames are passed down through generations. But don't be fooled—women were central to family history, community life, and the transmission of culture. Tracing maternal lineages in South Africa can reveal many untold stories and hidden connections, even though the path may not always be straightforward. Let's explore the challenges of uncovering women in genealogical records while highlighting the methods and resources that can help you bring these forgotten ancestors to light... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/women-in-south-african-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

South Africa's history is a fascinating migration story, with people arriving from all over the world and others leaving to build new lives in other lands. Understanding the patterns of immigration and emigration can open up new doors in your genealogical research, revealing the journeys your ancestors took, why they moved, and where they settled. Let's explore the various waves of migration to and from South Africa and how you can trace these movements in your family history... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/researching-south-african-immigration-and-emigration-patterns/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

What's in a name? Well, in South Africa, quite a lot! Surnames carry the stories of ancestors, cultures, and the complex history that shaped this incredible country. Whether your last name is Van der Merwe, Mbatha, Patel, or even Botha, understanding its origin can unlock a treasure trove of genealogical clues. Let's dive into some of the most fascinating aspects of South African surnames and have some fun while we're at it! The Cultural Mix South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation" for a reason: its people come from a variety of backgrounds, including indigenous African tribes, European settlers, Indian laborers, and even Chinese immigrants. The surnames that arise from these different groups reflect their unique cultural stories. Knowing a surname's origin can provide insight into your family's place in South Africa's diverse past. Let's break down the main cultural groups and explore their surnames... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/understanding-south-african-surnames-a-guide-to-cultural-and-ethnic-origins/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

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Christians love their neighbors as themselves. One way is by valuing the vulnerable, which means Christians value life from womb to tomb. Join us as we consider the first of 5 defining characteristics of the early church that made them distinct and definable.The sermon today is titled "Valuing The Vulnerable." This sermon is the first installment in our sub-series "How Will They Know Us" and the ninth in our larger series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from John 13:35 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 28, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Michael Gorman, "Ahead to our Past: Abortion and Christian Texts," in On Moral Medicine.Tim Keller, "5 Features That Made The Early Church Unique," Gospel Coalition.Richard Hays, The Moral Vision of the New Testament.Larry Hurtado, "Why On Earth Did Anyone Become A Christian In The First Three Centuries?" Marquette Lecture in Theology, 2016.Brad East, "Why Christians Oppose Euthanasia," Christianity Today.Stanley Hauerwas, "Try Some Courage," The Table Podcast.Louise Perry, "We Are Repaganizing," First Things.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Church and civil records are foundational resources for tracing ancestry in South Africa. Before formal civil registration was introduced, church records were the primary means of documenting life events such as births, marriages, and deaths. Even after civil registration became common practice, church records offered valuable details about individuals and families. Let's explore how to use these records effectively, what you can expect to find, and where to locate them. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tracing-ancestry-through-south-african-church-and-civil-records/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

He will come again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Join us as we consider the sixth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Called To One Hope." This sermon is the eighth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Peter 1:3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 21, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Hopeful Renewal, INSTILL: Core Texts and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

South Africa has an extraordinary history and a complex blend of cultures, rewarding and challenging genealogical research here. Whether your ancestors were part of the indigenous communities, European settlers, or later immigrants, the journey to uncover your family's roots in South Africa can lead you through various records and stories. In this series, we'll explore South Africa's historical backdrop, why it matters for genealogical research, and the key resources available to help you trace your lineage... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/introduction-to-south-african-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Military records can add life, movement, and personal detail to family history research. A census may tell you where an ancestor lived. A marriage record may name a spouse. A deed may show land ownership. A will may identify heirs. Military records can place that same person inside a larger moment in history. They may show where he served, when he enlisted, whether he was wounded, where his unit traveled, when he came home, whether he received a pension, and how his service affected his family. Sometimes they name wives, children, parents, neighbors, doctors, ministers, officers, and fellow soldiers. In some cases, a military file may be one of the richest sources you'll ever find for an ancestor. These records are not only about battles. They're about people... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/military-records-tracing-ancestors/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

I have always loved old photographs. There is something about them that pulls me in. A faded print. A family face. A place that no longer looks the same. A street corner that has changed. A house that is gone. A person who was young then and old now, or maybe no longer here at all. Photography has a way of keeping those things close. That is one of the reasons I love it. A photograph can take something ordinary and give it weight. It can make us stop and look again. It can remind us that a moment mattered, even if we did not fully understand it at the time. But I have also learned there is a danger in nostalgia. Nostalgia can be comforting, but it can also be dishonest... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-danger-of-nostalgia-in-photography/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Music From the Doctor's Office: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/music-from-the-doctors-office/

We believe in one Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. Join us as we consider the sixth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Indwelled By One Spirit." This sermon is the seventh installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Romans 8:9-11 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 14, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Faithful Presence, INSTILL: Core Texts and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Summer is one of the best times of year to bring family history out of the computer and into the real world. The days are longer. Travel is easier. Cemeteries are more accessible. Families gather for cookouts, reunions, weddings, and vacations. Local libraries, courthouses, archives, historical societies, and old hometowns suddenly become places you might actually visit. That makes summer a great season for genealogy research. But the best summer research does not start with a road trip. It starts with a plan. You don't need to solve your entire family tree. You don't need to chase every surname. You don't need to spend your whole summer buried in records. The goal is to choose a few useful projects that are enjoyable, realistic, and worth your time. A good summer genealogy project should help you do one of three things: Learn something new about an ancestor Visit a place connected to your family history Organize what you already have so your research is easier later That is enough. Small projects can lead to big discoveries... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/summer-genealogy-projects/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

For nearly two and a half centuries, they were forgotten beneath the soil near Lake George, New York. No marked graves stood above them. No descendants visited to leave flowers. No stone carried their names. The men who fought for the American cause during the Revolutionary War disappeared from history as the years passed and the nation they helped create grew around them. Now, 250 years later, America has finally brought them home... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/honoring-the-revolutionary-war-soldiers-lost-for-250-years/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Americans are once again turning their attention to the people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation. Historic sites are preparing special programs. Museums are opening new exhibits. Families are tracing Revolutionary-era ancestors. Across the country, interest in early American history is growing once again. At the same time, one of the most influential portrayals of the Revolutionary period in recent years did not come from a textbook or documentary series. It came from Broadway. The musical Hamilton became far more than a stage production. It introduced millions of people to the lives and struggles of the founding era through music, storytelling, and performance. For many viewers, it was the first time names like Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Marquis de Lafayette, and John Laurens felt like real people instead of distant figures from a classroom lesson. The production became a cultural phenomenon almost immediately. Songs from the soundtrack spread through streaming services, classrooms, social media, and family living rooms. Teachers used clips from the musical to introduce historical topics. Students memorized lyrics about cabinet debates and the early financial system of the United States. Suddenly, conversations about the founding period were happening far outside traditional history circles. As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, an important question naturally follows: How historically accurate is Hamilton? The answer is both yes and no... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/hamilton-and-the-founding-fathers-where-broadway-meets-american-history/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Wedding photography is one of those subjects that can feel confusing before people even understand what they are paying for. One photographer may charge $500, while another may charge $5,000 or more. To many couples, that difference can feel overwhelming, especially when they are looking at online portfolios that all seem beautiful at first glance. I understand why professional photographers charge what they charge. There is real labor involved. There is preparation, travel, equipment, editing, backup systems, storage, insurance, communication, scheduling, and the pressure of capturing moments that cannot be recreated. A wedding is live. There are no second chances for many of the most important moments. While I understand that side of it, my own approach to photography has always been a little different... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/why-wedding-photography-costs-so-much/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Music From the Doctor's Office: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/music-from-the-doctors-office/

The church universal affirms one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Join us as we consider the fifth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Sharing In One Baptism." This sermon is the sixth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Peter 3:21 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 7, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Joyful Response,  INSTILL: Core Texts and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

As America moves toward its 250th anniversary in 2026, many people are thinking again about the country's founding, its documents, its ideals, and the generations who carried the story forward. America250 describes July 4, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the National Archives is preparing its own Freedom 250 commemoration around 250 years of America and the Declaration of Independence. The Smithsonian is also marking the anniversary with programs meant to examine America's past, present, and future. Sources are listed at the end of this article. That makes this a good time to think not only about what we remember, but how we remember it. In travels around the country, it's hard not to notice that some public history has changed. In some towns, monuments have been removed. In others, signs have been replaced, plaques have disappeared, buildings have been renamed, and local displays have been rewritten. Sometimes those changes happen with public debate. Other times, they happen quietly, and only the people who pass through often notice that something is missing. People will disagree about whether each change is good, bad, needed, unfair, overdue, or unnecessary. That is part of living in a country with a long and complicated past. But one thing remains true no matter where someone stands on those debates. Removing a marker does not remove the history. A sign may come down. A statue may be moved. A display may be changed. A building may get a new name. Yet the event still happened. The person still lived. The community still existed. The letters were still written. The court files were still recorded. The newspapers still printed the story. The land records still show the owners. The pension files still tell of military service. The church registers still name the baptisms, marriages, and burials. The census still places families in a household, on a road, in a town, in a year. Public memory can change, but the past does not vanish because the public display changes. That is why America's 250th anniversary should send us back to the sources. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/when-markers-are-gone-history-remains/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips    

What do Christians mean when they affirm one, holy, universal, apostolic church, and the communion of saints? Join us as we consider the fourth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Belonging to One Body." This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:2 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 31, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under  INSTILL: Core Texts, DISCOVER: A New Community, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.Sam Wells, "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic." Sermon in Duke Divinity Chapel, May 23, 2010.Tupperware Illustration: David Platt, "What Makes the Body of Christ Beautiful." Sermon.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

In this episode, we're talking about ten meaningful genealogy projects you can take on during June. This time of year brings a lot of opportunities—warmer weather, Father's Day, family gatherings—and all of it pairs perfectly with digging deeper into your family history. Whether it's researching summer traditions, hosting a vintage-style picnic, or discovering how your ancestors celebrated Father's Day, these projects are fun, hands-on ways to bring your research to life. So grab a notebook, maybe a tall glass of iced tea, and let's talk about how to make June a month full of discovery. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-genealogy-projects-june/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

I've always asked questions. That's how I've learned most of what I know. I've asked other photographers. I've read. I've tried things. I've made mistakes. I've gone back and looked again. I've taken a photograph, wondered why it worked, then taken another one and wondered why it didn't. That's always been part of photography for me. I don't see "I don't know" as giving up. I see it as the start of learning. It means there's something I haven't figured out yet. It means there's an answer worth looking for. That's why I like the phrase "I don't know yet." That one word changes the whole meaning. "I don't know" can sound like the end of the road. "I don't know yet" leaves the door open. Photography has taught me that there's always more to learn. No matter how long you've been doing it, there's still another way to see. There's another way to frame a subject. There's another way to use light. There's another way to wait, move, crop, edit, or understand what you were trying to say with the camera. That doesn't make photography discouraging to me. It makes it worth returning to. If I already had every answer, there wouldn't be much reason to keep picking up the camera. When I was younger in photography, I thought the goal was to reach a point where I always knew what to do. I thought experience would remove doubt. I thought there would come a day when I could walk into any scene, know the right settings, know the right composition, and know exactly how the final photograph should look. That day never came... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-power-of-i-dont-know-yet/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Music From the Doctor's Office: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/music-from-the-doctors-office/

When you sit down to write about an ancestor, you may have plenty of records in front of you, but still feel unsure how to turn them into something people will want to read. Census records, deeds, wills, military files, church registers, photographs, letters, and family notes can give you the facts, but a narrative has to do something more. It has to guide the reader through a life. A good family history narrative helps the reader understand where a person lived, who surrounded them, what choices they faced, and how the events of their time shaped the course of their life. It doesn't turn genealogy into fiction. It takes documented research and arranges it into a clear, readable account. That kind of writing is valuable because many relatives will never study a chart, open a probate packet, or compare tax lists on their own. They may not know why a marriage bond, land deed, pension file, or cemetery record is important. Your job as the writer is to help them see what the records reveal. The best family history narratives are accurate, organized, and human. They respect the evidence, but they also help the reader care about the people behind it... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-for-writing-family-history-narratives/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

We share one faith. What is that one faith? How do we articulate the gospel? Join us as we consider the third of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Rooted In One Faith." This sermon is the fourth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians  (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Memorial Day and Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Gracious Gospel, INSTILL: Core Texts, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.Andrew Davison, "He Ascended Into Heaven," In The God We Proclaim: Sermons on the Apostles' Creed, ed. John Hughes & Andrew Davison (Wipf & Stock, 2017).I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Parler d'argent n'est pas honteux. C'est même essentiel pour retenir ses meilleurs talents.Fidéliser une équipe clé, intéresser un manager au capital, ouvrir son capital à des investisseurs, structurer l'arrivée d'un repreneur dans un LBO (le LBO, c'est-à-dire le fait de racheter une entreprise en partie par emprunt bancaire)... autant de questions qui sont au cœur de la vie de nombreuses entreprises. Des questions que vous vous posez, que je me pose moi-même avec Gemmyo.Et pourtant, on ne connaît pas les règles. Alors on traite mal ces sujets ; voire on les ignore complètement, faute de savoir par où commencer.C'est pourquoi j'avais vraiment à cœur d'enregistrer cet épisode, réalisé en partenariat avec le Cabinet Scotto Partners. Isabelle Cheradame est l'une des références mondiales du management package ; le "manpack" ou le “MIP” pour les initiés. C'est précisément l'outil qui répond à toutes ces problématiques. Et comme tout outil puissant, il peut être très bien utilisé… ou très mal.Depuis 25 ans, Isabelle accompagne dirigeants, fondateurs et managers sur des moments décisifs : comment fidéliser une équipe clé, organiser sa gouvernance, ou encore structurer ses relations avec des investisseurs, en France comme à l'étranger.Dans cet épisode, elle nous donne les clés pour comprendre, négocier et sécuriser un package de dirigeant ; sans jargon, avec des exemples très concrets et les erreurs à absolument éviter. Un épisode à faire écouter à tout dirigeant qui envisage un LBO ou une ouverture de son capital, même minoritaire, à des investisseurs ou des salariés!Ce qui m'a marqué chez Isabelle, c'est son empathie. On n'imaginerait pas qu'une avocate puisse tisser des liens aussi forts avec ses clients ; et pourtant, j'ai vraiment senti au fil de notre conversation son attachement profond à accompagner ses clients dans les moments les plus décisifs de leur vie professionnelle.Mais je vous laisse découvrir tout ça par vous-même et laisse place à ma conversation avec Isabelle Cheradame.Bonne écoute ✨Chapitrage 00:00 – Pourquoi parler d'argent et de capital ?01:39 – Comment devient-on experte du management package ?06:05 – À quoi ressemble la vie d'une avocate associée ?12:21 – Qu'est-ce qu'un management package, concrètement ?14:41 – À qui s'adresse cet outil de fidélisation ?20:00 – Quels sont les risques fiscaux et financiers ?27:27 – Actions gratuites, PME, entreprises familiales : quelles options ?32:31 – LBO : que doit vérifier un dirigeant avant de signer ?47:24 – Les erreurs qui peuvent coûter très cher51:38 – Success stories, confiance et leçons de vie58:24 – Le crible du Podcast Notes et références de l'épisode ✨ Pour retrouver Isabelle Cheradame : Sur LinkedIn ✨ Pour retrouver Scotto Partners : Sur leur site✨ Les livres cités par Isabelle Cheradame : Dans les forêts de Sibérie de Sylvain Tesson*Liens affiliés FnacHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This time of year always stirs up reflection, and not just because summer is starting to peek around the corner. Memorial Day is here—a day that means different things to different people. For some, it's a long weekend. For others, it's deeply personal. But beyond the cookouts and parades, there's a story to tell. A history worth remembering. A reminder of sacrifice, and why it matters. So today, I want to take you on a thoughtful walk through the meaning, history, and personal connections behind Memorial Day. It's a good time to think about those who came before us—and what they gave up so that we could live with the freedoms we have today. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/memorial-day-honoring-sacrifice-and-remembrance/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips  

Tracing an immigrant ancestor requires more than simply finding a ship manifest or a naturalization certificate.  People crossing borders often changed or anglicized their names, traveled with relatives, and may have filed citizenship papers in multiple courts.  This section explains how to use U.S. federal records, port records, naturalization files, and modern research techniques to trace migrants from their country of origin to their new home and to verify their identities and relationships. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/immigration-and-naturalization-records/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

At some point in every family history, progress slows down. You follow the records, build timelines, confirm relationships, and then you reach a place where nothing new appears. The trail fades. The records seem to stop. The same searches return the same results. This is what genealogists call a brick wall. Brick walls are not unusual. In fact, they are expected. Every researcher, no matter how experienced, encounters them. What matters is how you approach the problem once you reach that point. Breaking through a brick wall rarely comes from one lucky discovery. It usually comes from a change in method... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/breaking-brick-walls-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

"I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only son, our Lord." What does this mean? Join us as we consider the second of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Following One Lord." This sermon is the third installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Philippians 2:5-11 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Mother's Day, May 17, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ, INSTILL: Core Texts, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Gavin Ortlund, Finding The Right Hills To Die On.Chad Ragsdale, Christian Convictions.Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.Janet Soskice, "And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord," In The God We Proclaim: Sermons on the Apostles' Creed, ed. John Hughes & Andrew Davison (Wipf & Stock, 2017).On Philippians 2 as an early Christian hymn, see Ralph P. Martin, Carmen Christi, or any of his three commentaries on Philippians.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

As your family history begins to take shape, there comes a point where you need more than timelines and patterns. Census records help you follow families across time, but they do not always prove relationships on their own. Names appear together. Ages line up. Locations make sense. But without stronger evidence, those connections remain likely rather than certain. This is where vital records come in. Birth, marriage, and death records form the backbone of proof in genealogy. They are created to document major life events, and when used carefully, they help confirm identities, establish relationships, and anchor your research in reliable evidence. Understanding how to find and use these records will take your research to a higher level... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/vital-records-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

"I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth." What does this mean? Join us as we consider the first of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Loving One God." This sermon is the second installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Mark 12:28-34 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Good God, INSTILL: Core Texts, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Gavin Ortlund, Finding The Right Hills To Die On.Chad Ragsdale, Christian Convictions.Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

By the time you reach this stage in your research, your family tree should have a solid structure. You have used census records to follow families across time. You have used vital records to confirm key relationships. Names, dates, and places are starting to come together in a clear way. Now the work shifts. Basic records help you identify who belongs in your tree. The next level of research helps you understand how those people lived and how they were connected. This is where land, probate, and military records become important. These records often go beyond simple facts and reveal relationships, movement, and decisions that shaped a family. They are also some of the most overlooked sources in genealogy... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/land-probate-military-records/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

In a world full of competing messages, and with a church divided over competing claims, how do I know what matters most? What are the right hills to die on?The sermon today is titled "Finding The Right Hills To Die On." This sermon is the first installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Ephesians 4:1-6 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 3, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Gavin Ortlund, Finding The Right Hills To Die On.Chad Ragsdale, Christian Convictions.Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Every family history begins close to home. Before you search old courthouse books, census pages, ship lists, military files, or newspaper archives, you begin with the people you already know. You begin with your own name, your parents, your grandparents, and the stories that have been carried through your family. That may not feel like much at first. You may only have a few dates, a few places, and a handful of memories. Maybe someone once told you that your great-grandfather came from Ireland. Maybe you heard that a family member served in a war. Maybe there is an old photo with no names written on the back. These small pieces are often where the search begins. The goal at the beginning is not to build the largest family tree possible. The goal is to build a tree that can be trusted. A careful start will save you from confusion later. It will also help you recognize good records, avoid wrong turns, and understand your ancestors as real people instead of names on a chart. Many people begin genealogy by opening an online tree and adding every possible match they see. It feels productive. Names appear quickly. Hints show up. Other people's trees seem to offer answers. The problem is that those answers may not be correct. A record can belong to someone else. A shared surname can lead you down the wrong line. One wrong connection can send an entire branch in the wrong direction. A strong family history is built slowly and carefully. Each person should be connected to the next person with evidence. Each date should have a source. Each place should fit the timeline. When you start that way, your research becomes easier to follow, easier to explain, and easier to share... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/start-family-history/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Have you ever wondered where your inner strength developed? Have you wondered about the people who may have passed you your intelligence, your fighting skills, and your survival instinct? Do you feel a dark power lurking over you and suspect that you can choke someone from across the room with two fingers? Do you feel a strong urge to wear a black suit and helmet with a long cape? Does your helmet contain a breathing machine? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you may be one of my relatives. I am Darth Vader, and I may be your grandfather... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/darth-vaders-guide-to-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

If you had to choose one record set to build a family history, the United States census would be it. No other source tracks families so consistently over time. Taken every ten years, the census creates a timeline that allows you to follow individuals, households, and entire communities across generations. For many researchers, the census is where real progress begins... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/census-records-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

My story is not glamorous. But how can my simple, personal, Christ-centered testimony make any difference? Join us as we wrap up exploring the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How And Why Should I Tell Others?" This sermon is the tenth installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 3:1-10 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on April 26, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing the Kingdom.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):See the Alpha Course Guide for more.Thank you to Rick Atchley for sharing the story about Stanley Shipp and Milton Jones.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

DNA testing has changed family history in a way few people could have imagined even twenty years ago. It used to be that most people built a family tree with census records, obituaries, marriage licenses, cemetery stones, and whatever stories had been passed down at reunions or holiday dinners. That kind of research could still uncover surprises, but there were limits. A missing father's name on a birth record might raise questions. A marriage date that did not quite line up with a child's birth might suggest there was more to the story. A cousin no one had ever heard of could appear in a will or an old newspaper clipping. Even then, people could still look away and say, "We may never know." DNA changed that. Now, with one test and a little patience, a person can find half-siblings, unknown cousins, secret adoptions, unexpected ethnic backgrounds, or proof that a long-accepted family story was never true in the first place. What once stayed buried in courthouse files or in the silence of older relatives can now show up on a screen in a matter of days. And when it does, the question is no longer just what the test says. The harder question is what to do with that truth... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/should-you-tell-family-dna-results/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

How does ChatGPT read the Bible? In this lesson, I ask AI to read Acts, and find a very similar reading to how I have understood the book all of my life. Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How Can I Become A Jesus Follower?" This sermon is the ninth installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Acts 16:25-34 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, April 19, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Joyful Response.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):ChatGPTI'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

DNA genealogy is one of the most misunderstood parts of family history research. A lot of people buy a test thinking it will hand them a finished family tree, point to every ancestor they ever had, and carry them back through the centuries with very little effort. That is not how it works. DNA testing can be very useful, but it does not replace research, nor does it magically tell the whole story on its own. What it does do is powerful. It can connect living relatives, confirm whether a family line is heading in the right direction, help solve cases of unknown parentage, and open doors that records alone may never open. It can also challenge long-held family stories, raise hard questions, and force people to rethink what they thought they knew. That is part of why DNA testing has become such a major part of genealogy. It gives researchers another kind of evidence, one that comes from biology rather than from paper. Still, the excitement around DNA has also created confusion. Many people do not really know what the companies are doing, what the results mean, or how reliable the information is. Some people think the test can see their whole family tree. Some think every company is doing the exact same thing. Some think the test can directly name ancestors from hundreds of years ago with no other work needed. Those ideas all miss what DNA genealogy actually is. At its core, DNA genealogy works by comparing your DNA to the DNA of other people who have tested and agreed to match inside a company's database. When the system finds stretches of DNA that you and another person share, it flags that person as a possible relative. The more DNA you share, the more likely the relationship is to be close. The less DNA you share, the more room there is for different possibilities. That is the heart of the process. Once you understand that, a lot of the mystery starts to clear up. These tests are not reading surnames out of your genes. They are not pulling a full family history out of your saliva. They are comparing your DNA to other living testers and showing where shared inherited segments appear. The genealogy work begins after that... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-dna-genealogy-works/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Are you looking for some productive genealogy projects to do in April? As the first full month of spring, April offers some interesting and unique genealogy opportunities that just don't fit in as well during other months of the year. If you want to stay on top of things in your genealogy research, these projects should be on your "to-do" list this month. I hope you enjoy them…. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-genealogy-projects-april/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Last month was one of those good, steady months in family history where I didn't uncover some huge surprise, but I still got a lot done. I didn't add a long line of new names just to make the tree bigger. I didn't solve every question that's been sitting there waiting on me, either. But I did make real progress, and when I look back on it now, I can see that the kind of progress I made is the kind that helps later. I spent most of my time working on one family line instead of bouncing all over the place. That alone helped a lot. When I let myself drift from one branch to another, it's easy to end up with a pile of notes, too many open tabs, and not much that feels settled. Last month, I wanted to be more careful than that. I wanted to stay with one line, look at it closely, and really see what I had, what I still needed, and what I may have assumed too quickly before. That turned out to be a good way to spend the month. By the end of it, I hadn't finished every single thing I wanted to finish, but I knew that line better than I did when the month began. I had a clearer view of the people in it. I had a better sense of which records were helping me and which ones were raising new questions. I also had a much better idea of what I want to do next. That's a solid month of family history work in my book... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-i-accomplished-last-month-in-my-family-history/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips