Join host Jay Rosenzweig and genealogy expert Misty Gillis at RootsTech 2025, the world’s largest family history conference. This special episode features exciting interviews, personal stories, and insightful discussions on the ethical dimensions of genealogical research and the transformative power of DNA. Highlights include a touching reunion facilitated by Jay, discussions about genealogical tools with GEDMatch, and personal experiences that underscore the emotional impact of discovering family connections.
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00:00 Welcome to Finding Family DNA
00:30 Like, Subscribe, Rate & Review the Show!
01:02 Introducing GEDMatch Sponsor
01:40 Misty's First Impressions of RootsTech
02:44 Ethics in Genealogy
06:30 The Importance of Medical History
08:24 The Role of an Intermediary in Reunions
12:31 Mary's Story and Meeting Rae
16:57 A Mysterious Encounter
17:36 KTLA Segment and Birth Father Reunion
19:03 Interview with Family Search CEO Steve Rockwood
21:26 Holocaust Reunion Project
24:25 Heartwarming Case of Vilunya Diskin
26:31 GEDMatch and DNA Justice
30:41 Roots Tech Experience
33:51 Final Thoughts
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