RootsTech 2022 organizers on what it means to ‘Choose Connection’ in a divided world

<p>After attracting more than 1 million visitors from 240 countries and territories for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/global/2021-02-27/rootstech-connect-virtual-global-event-one-million-participants-205560">last year&rsquo;s online event</a>, <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/next/">RootsTech</a> will be<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/global/2021-11-29/register-for-rootstech-2022-online-family-history-event-233899"> completely virtual again</a> in 2022. The three-day global family history event is happening March 3-5; registration is free. Participants will hear from <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/global/2022-01-26/azumah-nelson-african-boxer-rootstech-keynote-speaker-241009">international keynote speakers</a> and have access to on-demand, livestream and interactive sessions where they can connect with one another, ask questions and learn from experts. This episode of the Church News podcast features <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/jen-allen-the-woman-behind-the-rootstech-magic">Jen Allen, director of events at FamilySearch</a>, and <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/speakers/jonathan-wing/en">Jonathan H. Wing, RootsTech manager</a>, who offer a peek behind the scenes of RootsTech 2022 and talk about <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/rootstech-2022-registration">this year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;Choose Connection.&rdquo;</a> They are joined by <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sydneywalkerdeseretnews-com">guest host and Church News reporter Sydney Walker</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by<a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>