About this episode

This episode previews RootsTech 2026, focusing on family history and spiritual connections.

RootsTech , a three-day global family history event, is scheduled for March 5-7. The gathering will reach a worldwide audience online while also featuring an in-person experience in Salt Lake City. This year’s theme is " Together ," and organizers hope to empower attendees to uncover their family history and make new, meaningful connections. The lineup for 2026 includes Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as other keynote speakers, hundreds of classes and new technologies. In this episode, Jonathan Wing , director of events for FamilySearch International , joins Church News editor Ryan Jensen to preview RootsTech 2026 and discuss how family history can help individuals and families draw closer to the Savior, Jesus Christ. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen , editor of the Church News , and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Jensen

Guest: Jonathan Wing

Topics covered

• family history
• RootsTech
• spiritual connections
• community
• Latter-day Saints

Keywords

• RootsTech
• family history
• Elder Ronald A. Rasband
• FamilySearch
• Latter-day Saints

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FamilySearch International, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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