Introducing The Gathering Academy | A New Family History How-To Hub

Send us Fan MailSomething new has arrived at Thinning of the Veil. In this episode, host Tia Smith introduces The Gathering Academy — a new how-to hub for family history and temple work — alongside Colette Hokanson, an accredited genealogist who now works full-time at the FamilySearch Library (accredited in Sweden and working toward Norway).Colette shares the tender miracle that's been unfolding in her own journey — how following spiritual promptings led her, unexpectedly, to exactly where the Lord needed her — and a stunning experience at the library helping a recently widowed woman find her Dutch family in minutes, connecting several generations of green temples after a morning prayer for her late husband's help. It's a powerful reminder that this is sacred work, and that angels attend those who do it.Then Tia explains what The Gathering Academy is: short, practical how-to videos from Colette (and future guests) teaching you how to navigate FamilySearch and the newest family history tools — including the AI that's transforming this work. YOU help shape it: comment below with the topics you most want taught, so the lessons answer your real questions.📌 Colette's #1 tip to start today: If you've used Ordinances Ready in the FamilySearch app, go to the Temple section, tap "Completed," and look at the names you've recently done. Is a spouse or child missing? Focus on uniting that whole family — it's the simplest way to do family history. And as you find names, share the extras with the temple to help "nourish the temple with names."🎥 Listening on Apple, Spotify, or another platform? Watch the video version on YouTube so you can follow the demonstrations. Find every how-to under the "Gathering Academy" playlist.Q: What is The Gathering Academy?A: It's a new section of the Thinning of the Veil channel featuring short how-to videos on family history and temple work, taught mainly by Colette Hokanson, an accredited genealogist who works at the FamilySearch Library. New lessons post as they're ready (often Thursdays) — not strictly weekly.Q: Who is Colette Hokanson?A: Colette is an accredited professional genealogist specializing in Sweden and Norway, and a full-time employee at the FamilySearch Library on the US/Canada team. She has deep, current knowledge of FamilySearch tools and the newest AI research features.Q: How do I request a topic for The Gathering Academy?A: Leave a comment telling Colette and Tia which family history skill or FamilySearch feature you'd like a how-to video on. The whole point is to teach what viewers actually want to learn.Q: When do new episodes post?A: The channel now follows a weekly rhythm: doctrinal teaching and guest testimonies, a weekly Thinning of the Veil story, Gathering Academy how-to videos, and a short. Subscribing is the easiest way to get notified when each one goes live.👉 Watch the full episode: [PASTE FULL EPISODE LINK]▶️ WATCH & LISTEN🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil🌐 Website: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinning-of-the-veil/id1753511394🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jWCfMHkZXwnSwy2b98J4M🎵 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a0a45561-d4c2-46d3-af8d-a1e967a21a25📖 BOOKPatterns of Revelation — Spiritual Foundations for Hearing God's Voice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW36MG9B📱 CONNECTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veilFacebook Group (Gathering of the Gatherers): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429562078443774Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thinningoftheveil💛 SUPPORT THE SHOWVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil✉️ Have you had a thinning of the veil experience? Email [email protected] — your testimony may be exactly what someone needs to hear.#GatheringAcademy #FamilyHistory #FamilySearch #Genealogy #TempleWork #ColetteHokanson #LatterDaySaints #ThinningOfTheVeil #GatheringOfIsrael #NourishTheTempleSupport the show