Celebrating President Nelson’s century of service ahead of his birthday

<p dir="ltr">History will be made in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 as <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency/">President Russell M. Nelson</a> <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/06/01/president-russell-nelson-100th-birthday-invitation/">turns 100 years</a> old. He will be the first prophet of the Church&rsquo;s restored era to become a centenarian.</p> <p dir="ltr">President Nelson was set apart as the 17th president of the Church on Jan. 14, 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Before 1984, when he entered full-time Church service, President Nelson was a world-renowned heart surgeon, medical researcher, and most importantly, a husband and father.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">On this episode of the Church News podcast, learn more about President Nelson&rsquo;s century of service with those who have known him personally. They offer perspective on his life, his career, his ministry, and his family.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">T</a><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">he 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/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a>, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and 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>