Genealogy and Spirituality — An Interview with Author Lori Erickson: Episode 153

Church in Vestpollen on Lofoten, Norway. Do you feel a spiritual connection to your ancestors? In this episode, our host Lisa Louise Cooke interviews author Lori Erickson about the connection between genealogy and spirituality. Plus, our DNA expert Diahan Southard is back to discuss how and why ethnicity estimates change, and we take a look at a Facebook group that returns lost family heirlooms to their rightful homes. Ep. 153: September 2021 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:17) Family Tree Magazine social media editor Rachel Fountain recently became Rachel Christian thanks to her recent marriage, and she’s here to share some conversation from the magazine’s Facebook page about another marriage – one that took place 150 years ago. Join in the conversation on Facebook! Sign up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter The Genealogy Insider email newsletter includes a digest of articles, including one or two free articles in each newsletter. Daily and weekly options. Featured Interview: The Soul of the Family Tree (05:06) Have you ever found that tracing your genealogy has actually deepened your spiritual life? Author Lori Erickson has been exploring this idea, and she joins Lisa for a conversation about her new book entitled The Soul of the Family Tree: Ancestors, Stories and the Spirits We Inherit. Learn more about Lori and sign up for her newsletter on her website. Author Lori Erickson DNA Deconstructed: Why Ethnicity Estimates Change (21:10) Your ethnicity doesn’t change, but the results you see from your DNA test can. Your DNA Guide Diahan Southard explains why. DNA Q&A: All About Ethnicity Estimates What can you do with ethnicity estimates? Which company has the best? Our DNA expert weighs in. Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: #82878c; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;