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August 15, 2025

What happens when a teenage science lover discovers that DNA testing can unlock family secrets and spiritual truth? In this episode of Why We Believe with Nathan Gwilliam, meet Diahan Southard, founder of Your DNA Guide, who built three successful DNA businesses while helping thousands find their birth families. Her story includes converting to the LDS Church, becoming a RootsTech speaker, and using her expertise to reunite her adopted mother with over 30 biological relatives. Diahan shares how she went from drawing blood samples at BYU to becoming an author and entrepreneur who proves faith and science work together in God's plan. This episode explores DNA testing, adoption mysteries, and faith-based entrepreneurship for anyone interested in seeing how God uses modern technology for eternal purposes.

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