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Episodes (7)

Preserving Lehi's History: Using FamilySearch to Connect Stories to Real People
Roots & Branches

Preserving Lehi's History: Using FamilySearch to Connect Stories to Real People

with Lee Anderson

Community archivist Lee Anderson explores the transformative power of storytelling in Lehi, Utah, revealing how personal ancestry provides the resilience needed to face modern trials.

#Heritage Preservation#Family History#Local History
May 25, 2026
Faith, Family History, and Service with Reid & Katie Madsen
52m
Roots & Branches

Faith, Family History, and Service with Reid & Katie Madsen

with Reid Madsen, Katie Madsen

Reid and Katie Madsen reflect on a life of global service, technological pioneering at FamilySearch, and the patriotic preservation of lineage through the DAR.

#Community Service#Family History#Heritage Preservation
Apr 5, 2026
Preserving Lehi’s Traditions: Stories from Lifelong Resident Jean Hatch
Roots & Branches

Preserving Lehi’s Traditions: Stories from Lifelong Resident Jean Hatch

with Jean Hatch

Lifelong resident Jean Hatch shares intimate memories of Lehi’s transformation from a dusty farming town to a vibrant hub of arts and community pageantry.

#Local History#Community Building#Arts & Culture
Mar 9, 2026
How One Family’s Farming Legacy Continues to Shape Lehi
37m
Roots & Branches

How One Family’s Farming Legacy Continues to Shape Lehi

with Nathan Bushman

Nathan Bushman explores the evolution of Lehi from a rural farming settlement to a booming tech hub, tracing his family's deep agricultural roots to his career in education and administration.

#Local History#Agriculture#Education
Jan 25, 2026
Donna Barnes: A Lifetime of Dedication to Lehi | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast
Roots & Branches

Donna Barnes: A Lifetime of Dedication to Lehi | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast

with Donna Barnes

Lifelong resident Donna Barnes traces Lehi's evolution from a small farming village of 4,500 to a modern educational hub, offering a masterclass in community stewardship.

#Local History#Community Building#Education
Oct 26, 2025
From General Store to History: The Broadbent Tale
Roots & Branches

From General Store to History: The Broadbent Tale

with Rebecca Broadbent, Betty Broadbent

A poignant reflection on 135 years of the Broadbent Store, tracing a family's journey from a Mormon pioneer dugout to a community cornerstone in Lehi.

#Community Service#Entrepreneurship#Family History
Feb 25, 2025
Ephraim Hanks' Descendant: Phil Hanks Shares His Journey
44m
Roots & Branches

Ephraim Hanks' Descendant: Phil Hanks Shares His Journey

with Phil Hanks

Phil Hanks, grandson of pioneer scout Ephraim Hanks, reflects on ninety-two years of global service, the resilience of the Depression era, and the spiritual threads that bind generations in Lehi.

#Family History#Local History#Resilience
Feb 3, 2025

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Quotes (6)

Faith, Family History, and Service with Reid & Katie Madsen
Wisdom
"That's not the way the church or the work is supposed to be done. It's supposed to be done by the family for their ancestors and not just done for them. We're supposed to have some skin in the game."

Reid Madsen

23:22

Why It Matters

Argues that the value of family history lies in the personal effort and sacrifice involved in the search.

Community Relevance

Encourages local residents to take an active role in their personal and community genealogy.

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