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Ep 51 - The DYK Scale and New "My 4 Generations" Online Course

Oct 6th, 2022 12m 3s

Listen. I get that it is hard to make time to actually sit down and learn about your ancestors. Life seems to always be running a million miles an hour. That is why I am launching my newest online course "My 4 Generations". It is going to be ve

Ep 50 - What the heck is going on?!

Aug 18th, 2022 11m 20s

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

Ep 49 - Strength from Connection with Melissa Buckley

Apr 29th, 2022 28m 34s

Sometimes life does not go as planned. The temple can be a place of solace and peace during trials and uncertainty. Listen as I chat with Melissa about how the temple and connecting to the relatives she performed ordinances for has helped stren

Ep 48 - Step 6: Put it All Together

Apr 7th, 2022 12m 34s

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

Ep 47 - Step 5: Find Other Records

Mar 31st, 2022 14m 3s

Step 5 is to find "other records." There are many different types of records/sources that you can find information about your ancestors in. In this step, you take a look at what vital information you still need for your ancestral family and wha

Ep 46 - Step 4: Find Vital Records

Mar 24th, 2022 12m 5s

Step 4 is to find vital records. What are vital records? Where can you find them? Listen to learn what you need to know before you search, and tips for how to find them quickly.Keep listening each week for another step/module from my online cou

Ep 45 - Step 3: Find Census Records

Mar 17th, 2022 11m 26s

Step 3 to researching a family in your tree is to find them in census records. Listen to learn about when census records were taken and the best way to find your family in them.Keep listening each week for another step/module from my online cou

Ep 44 - Step 2: Understand Records

Mar 9th, 2022 17m 8s

I know - talking about records and sources seems so boring!! But I promise, if you understand this, it will make family history research SO much easier!!Join me as we briefly discuss the 6 modules of my online course More Than a Name over the n

Ep 43 - Step 1: Choose a Family

Mar 2nd, 2022 13m 16s

For the next 6 episodes, I will be BRIEFLY going over each of the 6 modules from my online course: More Than a Name. Follow along for the next 6 weeks to get started learning how to research your family tree. Share with your family/friends/ward

Ep 42 - Family History and Your Health with Michael Smith

Feb 23rd, 2022 17m 19s

Is there a connection between our family history and our health? Definitely. After obtaining a BS in Biophysics from BYU and MS in Biomedical Studies, Michael B. Smith is studying to become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Ep 41 - The Wiki Changes Everything

Feb 9th, 2022 14m 30s

Are you feeling stuck? The FamilySearch Research Wiki can help! Listen to learn how the Research Wiki can help you as you seek to connect to your ancestors. Seriously, this one tool has completely changed how I build my family tree. Try it out!

Ep 40 - 3 ways you can do family history without knowing anything about family history

Feb 2nd, 2022 12m 22s

Want to do family history, but don't have time to learn how? Try these 3 ways to do some family history when you know nothing about doing family history.If you're ready to really dig in to learn how to thoroughly research your family tree,Sign

Ep 39 - Why Should I Research My Ancestors if Their Temple Work is Done?

Jan 26th, 2022 7m 40s

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

Ep 38 - How do I know if I found MY ancestor?

Jan 19th, 2022 20m 28s

Family history research is a lot of trial and error. But how do you know if the record you found actually is for your ancestor? In this episode I give you a quick overview of my research process and then give an example of my research for a Nor

Ep 37 - #ancestorofthemonth

Jan 11th, 2022 13m 29s

I'm back! And I'm back with a new goal/challenge for you! #AncestorOfTheMonth is to help you learn about an ancestor or relative every month. In this episode I share why I created the goal, and how I will be using it. Do you want to join in? G

Ep 36 - Recipes for Connection with Sarah Yeoman

Aug 15th, 2021 23m 46s

Do you have family recipes, or want to learn more about the food of your heritage? There are powerful connections that can be formed through tapping into this part of your past. In this interview with Sarah Yeoman from The Family Cookbook, we e

Ep 35 - 5 Lessons I've Learned About Family History Work

Aug 1st, 2021 22m 35s

I have learned some things as I've been doing family history work. In this episode, I share five of those lessons:Make a planNot all sources are equalSometimes you need to hire a professionalYou will never be done (and why that's ok!)It's all a

Ep 34 - Create Your Family Brand with Melissa Smith

Jul 15th, 2021 22m 15s

Creating a family brand is important to find purpose and build our family unit on our values. In this episode, Melissa from FamilyBrand.com talks about what a family brand is and how knowing our family history can help build one.Visit FamilyBra

Ep 33 - Discover Your Pioneer Connection

Jul 1st, 2021 12m 8s

After being in a bit of a family history funk for the past month or so, I decided to create something just for you (and me) to help you learn about and CONNECT to a pioneer ancestor. Don't have Mormon Pioneer ancestors? No worries! You can choo

Ep 32: 5 Ways to Take Your Research to The Next Level

May 5th, 2021 16m 51s

Feeling stuck? Don't know where to go next? Listen to this episode where I share 5 ways to take your family history research to the next level. Search specific databasesSearch unindexed recordsUse local repositoriesWrite it outQuestion "known"

Ep 31: Deep Nostalgia by MyHeritage + New Animations

Apr 28th, 2021 8m 37s

This episode comes from a YouTube video. Find it here.MyHeritage now has new Deep Nostalgia animations! You can now make your ancestor's photo dance, wink, smile, and kiss! Try it out at https://www.myheritage.com/deep-nosta... - you will need

Ep 30: Love Letters of Connection with Tess Frame

Apr 21st, 2021 22m

Want to feel the real power and strength that comes from family history work? Find the connection through learning the stories or imagining the stories of your ancestors. In this episode, Tess Frame shares how she found the ultimate connection

Ep 29: Coming to Christ Through Family History Work

Apr 14th, 2021 21m 3s

Why do we do family history work? In this episode, I share 4 reasons:1. To receive blessings2. To perform ordinances3. To build connections4. To experience joyUltimately, this work brings us to Christ. Want to start researching someone in your

Ep 28: How to Add Your Spouse's Tree on FamilySearch

Apr 7th, 2021 9m 26s

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