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Sometimes life does not go as planned. The temple can be a place of solace and peace during trials and uncertainty. Listen as I chat with Melissa about how the temple and connecting to the relatives she performed ordinances for has helped strengthen her throughout her divorce. Her words are beautiful, practical, and will help encourage you to find strength in your own life through these eternal connections.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!!

For the next 6 episodes, I will be BRIEFLY going over each of the 6 modules from my online course: More Than a Name. Follow along for the next 6 weeks to get started learning how to research your family tree. Share with your family/friends/ward - anyone who might want to learn how to do this in a step-by-step process. Step 1: Choose a Family - listen to learn who to start with as a beginner.

Is there a connection between our family history and our health? Definitely. After obtaining a BS in Biophysics from BYU and MS in Biomedical Studies, Michael B. Smith is studying to become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He is particularly interested in how our family history and health are intertwined. Listen to hear some of his experience and ideas and how you can learn more from him in the future.

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!

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.

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.