At the age of 53, successful entrepreneur and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rich Christiansen discovered his ancestors aren’t who he thought they were and that he and his brothers are only partly related.
This reveal—during what was supposed to be a fun, “let’s see where our family is from” DNA test—shattered Rich’s perception of himself, his identity, and his parents, and tested his faith. It launched him on a search for healing, acceptance, and self-love.
We talked with Rich Christiansen, author of "BlindSighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing."
This episode aired Oct. 2, 2024.