Recorded live at the RootsTech 2026 conference in Salt Lake City, this episode of Journey Through the Generations features a conversation with genealogist and entrepreneur André Kearns, founder and CEO of Black Ancestr...

Thinking about attending RootsTech this year but not sure if you should go in person or tune in virtually? In this episode, we break down what RootsTech is, what to expect from both options, and how to prepare so you actually get value from the...

For the final day of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re highlighting the RootsTech website—a powerful, year-round resource for family historians.In this episode, we talk about what you can do on the RootsTech...

For Day 11 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re focusing on Google Books and why it’s an essential—but often overlooked—tool for genealogy research.In this episode, we talk about how Google Books allows rese...

For Day 10 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re talking about books and the critical role they play in genealogy and family history research. In this episode, we discuss what books can reveal that online records so...

In this episode, we discuss how Google Alerts can be a helpful tool for genealogy and family history researchers. We explore how alerts can be used to stay informed about new information related to surnames, family locations, historical events,...

For Day 8 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re talking about genealogy podcasts and why they’ve become such a valuable tool for family historians.In this episode, we discuss how podcasts can help you learn n...

For Episode 7 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re talking about genealogy software and how it can help you organize, manage, and expand your family history research.In this episode, we highlight two popular...

Phillip and Trisha discuss how music applies to their genealogy research and how it could help you.

For Day 5 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re turning our attention to genealogy on television. In this episode, we talk about popular genealogy TV shows such as Finding Your Roots, Who Do You Think You ...

For Day 4 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re highlighting a powerful and deeply meaningful resource: the Center for Family Research located inside the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charle...

For Day 3 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re diving into one of the most surprisingly powerful tools for family historians: social media. In this episode, we talk about how platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Insta...

For Day 2 of our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, we’re spotlighting one of the most powerful—and completely free—tools available to family historians: FamilySearch. In this episode, we walk through why FamilySearch remains...

Today kicks off our 12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources, and we’re starting with a classic favorite: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks by genealogist Amy Johnson Crow. In this episode, we talk about how this year-long writing cha...

In this episode, we’re talking about what’s new, what’s exciting, and what’s coming up in the world of genealogy. We break down several major updates, including:Big expectations and early buzz surrounding RootsTech 2026<...

Phillip and Trisha break down their experience at the 2025 AAHGS Conference! We share what we did throughout the event, the classes we attended, and the sessions that stood out the most. Whether you were there or missed it this year...

Phillip & Trisha took some time out of the conference to record a quick podcast about the first half and how much of a good time we were all having.In this episode, you'll hear noise in the background because of where we were set up ...

We’re celebrating Family History Month with a fresh season of Journey Through the Generations! In this special episode, Phillip and Trisha introduce (and reintroduce) themselves in a fun, genealogy-inspired way—by answering a ...

Phillip and Trisha are back with a brand-new episode. In this episode, they dive into the upcoming genealogy conferences you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a seasoned family history researcher or just getting started, these gatherings are t...

Trisa talks about how she has digitized some of her family's documents and photos, and some tips to help you begin digitizing your own files, photos, and records.

Trisha does the podcast alone and gets you caught up on what we've been up to since RootsTech in March. Spoiler Alert: We've been busy.Enjoy and share with others.

We recorded our podcast LIVE at RootsTech in Salt Lake City. We enjoyed learning about new research tools and visiting the library.to put those tools into practice, meet our genealogy friends, and make new ones. What a time.We hope you e...

Here's our annual RootsTech tips podcast, which shares tips on how to do RootsTech. We share things we've experienced over the years to help you prepare for your visit.We'll be there in person, so if you see us, stop us, and let's take a...

RootsTech 2025 is almost here, and we are ready to go. In this episode, we share with you some of the experiences you'll get to participate in at RootsTech to help you get ready.RootsTech is held in Salt Lake City, UT, March 6-8, 2025. A...

Phillip and Trisha discuss one of their favorite Facebook groups - Academy of Legacy Leaders: A Group of Family History Enthusiasts. The link to the group is below.https://www.fa...