President Russell M. Nelson, 1924-2025: A Prophet of science and faith in his own words

<p dir="ltr"><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>, Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/09/28/president-russell-m-nelson-dies-101/">died Sept. 27</a>, at the age of 101.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">As the world mourns this loss, the Church News podcast dedicates this special memorial episode to his leadership, teachings, revelations and kindness. This podcast features just a small sample of his words from general conference talks, devotionals and more.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">President Nelson will be <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2020/11/20/23217541/president-nelson-special-message-gratitude-spiritual-remedy-healing-hope-covid-19/">forever known as a man of science and faith</a>. During his tenure as President of the Church, he <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-correct-name-of-the-church?lang=eng">reinforced the correct name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a>; implemented a home-centered, Church-supported curriculum with the <a href="https://www.deseret.com/2018/10/6/20655674/major-announcement-president-nelson-calls-for-home-centered-church-with-shorter-sunday-meeting-sched/">introduction of the &ldquo;Come, Follow Me&rdquo;</a> study program just in time to guide the Church through the COVID-19 pandemic; announced the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng">building and renovation of scores of temples</a> around the world; <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng">encouraged peacemaking</a>; and continually invited individuals to reinforce their own faith in Jesus Christ, the Restoration of the gospel and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/10/1/23898738/president-russell-nelson-october-2023-general-conference-think-celestial-temples/">commitment to the covenant path</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">We commemorate the lasting legacy of this prophet, seer and revelator, with <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/sarah-jane-weaver/">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, <a href="https://www.deseret.com/authors/sarah-jane-weaver/">Deseret News editor</a> and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/sarah-jane-weaver/">Church News executive editor</a>, as guest host for this special episode.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The 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. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views 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>