<![CDATA[The Missing Piece]]>For 35 years, Ana didn't know her real father existed... and Calvin never knew he had a daughter searching for him.

Two DNA kits - gifted months apart - unlocked a truth that no one saw coming.

In this powerful opening episode, Calvin sits down with his newly discovered daughter, Ana(aka Sandy), to share the story of how a lifetime of questions, identity struggles, and silent prayers led to one divine reunion. Together, they revisit the basement steps where the song "Ana & I". was written, the moment she landed in St. Louis to meet him for the first time, and the emotional breakthrough that healed two generations at once. He went on Ancestry DNA looking for his father and she found hers.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 14:28:15 GMTMon, 15 Dec 2025 14:38:13 GMT60Calvin C Wilson<p>For 35 years, Ana didn't know her real father existed... and Calvin never knew he had a daughter searching for him. </p><p>Two DNA kits - gifted months apart - unlocked a truth that no one saw coming. </p><p></p><p>In this powerful opening episode, Calvin sits down with his newly discovered daughter, Ana(aka Sandy), to share the story of how a lifetime of questions, identity struggles, and silent prayers led to one divine reunion. Together, they revisit the basement steps where the song "Ana &amp; I". was written, the moment she landed in St. Louis to meet him for the first time, and the emotional breakthrough that healed two generations at once. He went on Ancestry DNA looking for his father and she found hers.</p>episodicCalvin C Wilsonleaninginn@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Ana & I Part II]]>The conversation covers the emotional impact of discovering family through Ancestry DNA, the significance of the first hug, meeting siblings, and the reactions of family members. It also delves into the dynamics of the father-daughter relationship and the experience of leaving a grandchild with grandparents. The conversation delves into the themes of surrender, the pros and cons of Ancestry DNA, the revelation of family secrets, the search for belonging, the importance of telling the story, and embracing divine timing. Each theme is explored in depth, providing valuable insights and perspectives on the journey of discovery and connection.

Takeaways

  • Discovery through Ancestry DNA
  • Emotional impact of meeting family
  • Resilience and legacy Surrender and let go
  • Ancestry DNA pros and cons

Chapters

  • 00:00 The First Hug
  • 08:36 Father-Daughter Relationship
  • 18:00 Leaving Troy with Grandparents
  • 25:28 The Power of Surrender
  • 31:21 The Search for Belonging
  • 41:26 The Importance of Telling the Story
]]>489f1542-9c51-41c6-8f80-67831fc46098Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:11:02 GMT<p>The conversation covers the emotional impact of discovering family through Ancestry DNA, the significance of the first hug, meeting siblings, and the reactions of family members. It also delves into the dynamics of the father-daughter relationship and the experience of leaving a grandchild with grandparents. The conversation delves into the themes of surrender, the pros and cons of Ancestry DNA, the revelation of family secrets, the search for belonging, the importance of telling the story, and embracing divine timing. Each theme is explored in depth, providing valuable insights and perspectives on the journey of discovery and connection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Discovery through Ancestry DNA</li><li>Emotional impact of meeting family</li><li>Resilience and legacy Surrender and let go</li><li>Ancestry DNA pros and cons</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The First Hug</li><li>08:36 Father-Daughter Relationship</li><li>18:00 Leaving Troy with Grandparents</li><li>25:28 The Power of Surrender</li><li>31:21 The Search for Belonging</li><li>41:26 The Importance of Telling the Story</li></ul>no00:40:36Ana & I Part IIfull<![CDATA[Ana & I Part 1]]>The conversation delves into the discovery of family through Ancestry DNA, the impact of not knowing one's father, and the divine reunion that follows. It explores the emotional journey of reconnecting with family and the profound impact of this discovery on the lives of the individuals involved.

Takeaways

  • Divine reunion
  • The impact of not knowing one's father
  • The journey of discovering family through Ancestry DNA

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Ancestry DNA Discovery
  • 16:10 The Divine Reunion
]]>2c83db3f-e87e-42ac-b565-bf53e4e7e1f7Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:44:44 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the discovery of family through Ancestry DNA, the impact of not knowing one's father, and the divine reunion that follows. It explores the emotional journey of reconnecting with family and the profound impact of this discovery on the lives of the individuals involved.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Divine reunion</li><li>The impact of not knowing one's father</li><li>The journey of discovering family through Ancestry DNA</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Ancestry DNA Discovery</li><li>16:10 The Divine Reunion</li></ul>no00:31:37Ana & I Part 1full