Stories That Live In Us
What if the most powerful way to strengthen your family’s future is to look to the past?
I’m Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist. I created this podcast to inspire you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. All families are messy and life is constantly changing but we don’t have to allow that to disconnect us. I’ve spent my whole life discovering the power of family history and I know that sharing the stories that live in you can change everything.
Tune in weekly to receive inspiration and guidance that will help you use family stories to craft a powerful family narrative, contributing to your family’s identity and creating a legacy of resilience, healing, and connection.
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Stories That Live In Us
America 250: A Journey Through 50 States and 50 Stories That Live In Us (Season 2 Trailer)
What if the story of America isn't just in history books, but living right now in your family tree? As we approach America's 250th birthday in 2026, I'm taking you on an extraordinary journey across all 50 states through the intimate family stories that shaped our nation. Starting in July 2025, Season 2 of Stories That Live In Us will reveal how your ancestors' choices and experiences are still echoing through your family today.
Over 50 weeks, we'll travel from Hawaii to Alaska, Arizona to Oklahoma, following each state's admission to the union in reverse order. You'll discover tales of immigration, migration, courage, and community. These moments of resilience that defined entire families and continue to influence generations. These aren't stories about famous names and places; they're about real families whose experiences show us that American history lives in our DNA, our traditions, and our family trees.
Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering the transformational power of family storytelling, this season will inspire you to see your own family history with fresh eyes. Because every family tree holds stories connected to places and times that can fuel your imagination, inspire your resilience, and deepen your family connections.
Join me as we discover, from sea to shining sea, the stories that live in us—and learn how your family's journey is beautifully woven into the larger American story.
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What if I told you that the story of America isn't just found in history books. It's living right now in your family tree? I'm Crista Cowan, and for the past year, on Stories that Live In Us, we've shared more than 60 powerful family history stories that remind us that when we tell our stories, we strengthen the bonds that connect us. As we prepare to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026, I'm inviting you on a new journey. Starting this July, season two of this podcast will take you on a remarkable journey across all 50 states. Not in an RV, though that would be fun, wouldn't it but through the intimate family stories that shaped each corner of this country. We'll begin with a story that will transport you to the Hawaiian Islands, then make our way up to Alaska, down to Arizona and New Mexico, out to Oklahoma and beyond, following the reverse order when each state was admitted to the union.
Crista Cowan:Over 50 weeks, you'll meet families whose stories are woven into the very fabric of America Tales of immigration, migration, courage and community, moments of resilience that defined entire families and echoed through generations. Stories that show us that American history isn't about famous names and places. It's about real families whose choices and experiences still live in us today. Whether you've been listening since the beginning thank you or are just discovering the power of family storytelling, welcome. I hope this season will inspire you to look at your own family history with fresh eyes, because every family tree holds stories connected to places and times that can fuel our imagination, inspire our resilience and deepen our family connections. So find your coziest spot, settle in and join me for Season 2 as we discover, from sea to shining sea, the stories that live in us.
