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Faith, Family History, and Service with Reid & Katie Madsen
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- Apr 6, 2026
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Faith, Family, and Finding Your Roots | Reid & Katie Madsen on FamilySearch, DAR, and Legacy | Roots and Branches of Lehi What does it mean to preserve the past while building a meaningful life in the present? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Lehi neighbors Reid and Katie Madsen to explore a life shaped by faith, family history, and service. After 17 years in the Dallas area, the Madsens made Lehi home more than a decade ago — bringing with them a lifetime of experiences that span continents, careers, and generations. Katie shares her journey as a lifelong musician and her decades of involvement with the Daughters of the American Revolution, where she has supported veterans, promoted education, and participatedin naturalization ceremonies. Reid reflects on his global upbringing — including time in Tonga — and his professional work with FamilySearch, helping modernize systems and expand access to family history records through evolving technologies like cloud infrastructure. Together, they recount how they met at BYU through music, later discovering an unexpected connection from years earlier, and built a life centered on faith, family, and service. The conversation explores the power of preserving records, learning from ancestors, and passing down stories that shape identity and belonging. They also speak candidly about life’s challenges, including Reid’s experience with prostate cancer and remission, and how faith and perspective guided them through it. Their insights offer a reminder that legacy isn’t just about the past — it’s about what we choose to carry forward. Warm, reflective, and deeply meaningful, this episode highlights the quiet, enduring impact of living a life rooted in purpose. 📌 Love hearing stories ab…