Journey Through the Generations
We talk about our journey as we research our family trees. We also provide thoughts and tips to help you start and navigate through your own family tree.
Episodes
124 episodes
12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - Podcasts
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...
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Episode 122
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11:44
12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - Software
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...
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Episode 121
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13:10
12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - Music
Phillip and Trisha discuss how music applies to their genealogy research and how it could help you.
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Episode 120
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7:28
12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - TV Shows
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 ...
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Episode 119
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13:12
12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - Center for Family Research (IAAM)
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...
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Episode 118
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11:13
12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - Social Media
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...
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12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - Family Search
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...
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Episode 116
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9:36
12 Days of Genealogy Media Resources - 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
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...
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Episode 115
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9:42
What’s Happening in Genealogy Now & What’s Ahead
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<...
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Episode 114
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AAHGS Conference 2025 RECAP
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...
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Episode 113
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21:35
Phillip & Trisha at the 2025 AAHGS Conference
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 ...
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Episode 112
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17:41
Happy Family History Month...Allow us to (Re)Introduce Ourselves
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 ...
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Episode 111
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30:07
Pack Your Bags: Upcoming Genealogy Conferences
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...
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Episode 110
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23:39
Preserving the Past: Tips for Digitizing Your Documents
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.
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Episode 109
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What We've Been Up To: Our Progress from March to Today.
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.
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Episode 108
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16:27
LIVE! at RootsTech
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...
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Episode 107
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19:10
RootsTech Tips: 2025 Edition
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...
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Episode 106
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23:12
RootsTech 2025! Get Ready!!!
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...
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Episode 105
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24:10
12 Days of Family Research 2024 - Day 3 Academy of Legacy Leaders Facebook Group
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...
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Episode 104
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7:05
12 Days of Family Research 2024 - Day 2 Speak On It Podcast
For Day 2, Phillip and Trisha talk about one of their favorite podcasts, Speak on It with Janice & Cherekana.To listen to Janice and Cherekana's podcast, click here https://ww...
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Episode 103
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6:14
12 Days of Family Research 2024 - Day 1 BlackProGen LIVE
Phillip and Trisha start the 2024 edition of "12 Days of Family Research," talking about BlackProGen LIVE and how it can help you with your African American genealogy research.Check out BlackProGen LIVE today as they celebrate 10 years....
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Episode 102
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9:27
RootsTech 2025 GIVEAWAY! - FREE 3-Day Pass
Phillip and Trisha announce their RootsTech 2025 giveaway. They are giving away 2 3-day IN PERSON passes to RootsTech held March 6-9, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT.To Enter:Visit our blog, Facebook page, or Instagram and follow the ins...
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Episode 101
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11:45
OUR 100th EPISODE
Phillip and Trisha celebrate their 100th episode and share some special information at the end of the episode.They also discuss how the podcast started, where it's going, and share their favorite episodes. The links to their favorites a...
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Episode 100
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