Family History
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Episodes (7)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Stories (1)
Quotes (6)

"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.
Community Connections
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(4)Preserving Lehi's History: Using FamilySearch to Connect Stories to Real People
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Reid and Katie Madsen
Preserving Lehi’s Traditions: Stories from Lifelong Resident Jean Hatch
Jean Hatch
How One Family’s Farming Legacy Continues to Shape Lehi
Nathan Bushman
