DNA Discoveries
Stories of Finding Family
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 14 in total of DNA Discoveries with the tag “dna”.
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Episode 13: What Ken Learned About Himself When He Did a DNA Test
March 29th, 2022 | 44 mins 15 secs
adoption, dna, family, mother, son, story
Ken shares his adoption story on this episode of DNA Discoveries and reveals a shocking fact he didn't know until he began this process.
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Episode 12: Mike's DNA Discovery in the 1990's, 2018, and still today
March 8th, 2022 | 30 mins 1 sec
23 and me, adoption, ancestry dna, biological dad, biological mom, dna, family, finding family, relatives, sister, stories
Mike knew from early on that he was adopted. Not knowing anything about his family health history, he looked for information about his biological family the old fashioned way in the 1990's. His discovery of information didn't stop then, because the technological advancements with DNA and its popularity, allowed him to discover much more in recent years.
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Episode 10: How Ed Found the Identity of His Biological Grandfather through Genetic Genealogy and Reading the CMs
January 25th, 2022 | 54 mins 41 secs
23andme, ancestrydna, biologicaldad, dna, family, findingfamily, relatives, stories
Ed had a passion for family genealogical research. He wanted to know everything about his family. When his father took a DNA test, a new mystery presented itself, and his passion for family research became genetic genealogy. Being quite the sleuth, Ed was able to identify his father's biological dad, and this new family welcomed both Ed and his dad into their clan.
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Episode 9: Brandy's Struggle to Identify the Mystery Man in the Photo Years Later
October 5th, 2021 | 1 hr 29 secs
23andme, ancestrydna, biologicaldad, dna, family, findingfamily, relatives, sister, stories
Brandy learned at a young age her dad wasn't her dad, and that the mystery man in a vacation photo was her biological dad. She struggled to identify the man, but with lots of help and perseverance, she now knows his name and connected with a sister.
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Episode 8: How Peter Connected with Relatives on His Dad's Biological Side and the Finding of a Bonus Cousin
September 21st, 2021 | 31 mins 29 secs
23andme, ancestrydna, dna, extendedfamily, father, findingfamily, son
In fifth grade, Peter had an unusual encounter at school and wondered who a mysterious family member was. Years later, he would discover family on his dad's biological side. His ancestry search took him even further to find a relative no one knew about.
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Episode 7: The Ups and Downs of Kristi's Search for Family and the Blessings She Found Along the Way
September 7th, 2021 | 32 mins 4 secs
23andme, ancestrydna, birthfamily, dna, findingfamily
Kristi knew she was adopted and wanted to search for her birth parents. Her test yielded results which helped her find additional blessings along the way. Kristi shares the ups and downs of her search with us today.
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New Episodes Beginning in September
August 26th, 2021 | 3 mins 28 secs
23andme, ancestrydna, dna, findingfamily
Have you discovered family through the DNA kits? Maybe it is time for you to share your story? DNA Discoveries is now recruiting new interviewees. Allow Edward Looney to help you tell your story with the rest of the world!
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Episode 6: I Am Complete Because I Found My Dad with Nina Manzare
August 23rd, 2020 | 25 mins 58 secs
23andme, ancestry, biological, dad, daughter, dna, family, father, mother, myheritage, reunion, siblings, story
Nina Manzare was told at a young age that the man she called dad wasn't really her father. It wasn't until taking a DNA test that she confirmed that was true. Her search led her to discover half-siblings which paved the way to her becoming complete by finding her dad.
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Episode 5: Two Sisters Deliver a Birthday Surprise with Chera
August 17th, 2020 | 24 mins 13 secs
ancestry, biological, daughter, dna, family, father, half-sister, mother, reunion, story
Edward Looney interviews Chera who shares about her discovery of her half-sister and how they accidently surprised their biological father with the news on his birthday.
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Episode 4: A Family Reunion Orchestrated by God with Kenny
August 10th, 2020 | 48 mins 32 secs
adoption, birthfamily, dna, family, reunion, story
Kenny was in his twenties and the first year of his marriage when after hearing a sermon at his church about family and identity that he knew he wanted to find his birth family. Little did he know that God already was working on the heart of his birth father. Kenny's story will fill the listener with wonder and awe.