101 facts about President Nelson for his 101st birthday

Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
Featuring stunning shots across New Zealand, the video honors a relative who passed away from terminal brain cancer.
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The prophet celebrated with a small family gathering.
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Additional resources will be available in the January issue of the “For the Strength of Youth” magazine.
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In the global publication, the prophet shared two truths that contribute to lasting peace.
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September 10, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
“Interacting with President Nelson—even briefly—has given me a glimpse of the Savior’s deep and abiding love.”
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September 10, 2025 01:51 PM MDT
Have fun and learn how to better spread the goodness of Jesus Christ.
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September 05, 2025 04:34 PM MDT
“When you are doing important things, things get in your way,” the Apostle said, just moments before the sound system unexpectedly shut off.
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Podcasts

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September 05, 2025 09:22 AM MDT
A university football coach teaches this principle to his players.
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September 03, 2025 02:11 PM MDT
“In such tender times, feeling the presence of God or His angels is not uncommon.”
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September 03, 2025 01:42 PM MDT
Grow from your challenges by writing through them.
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April 04, 2023 05:07 PM MDT
Many noticed the beginning of an exchange between President and Sister Nelson and a young girl following the first session of general conference; few knew it was an answer to a child's prayer.
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April 04, 2023 01:00 PM MDT
When your debit card is lost or stolen, it's easy to watch your financial future flash before your eyes. It’s happened to me before and I’m not afraid to say I may have panicked. It’s scary to realize your rent money, your next vacation, your savings—it’s all suddenly at risk.
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April 04, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Read more about why FamilySearch may need to start turning to the lightning-fast speed of AI to keep up with all of the documents coming in.
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Fun
April 03, 2023 06:24 PM MDT
With the most recent temple announcement, the island nation of the Philippines and the US state of California will both soon have 12 temples.
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President Nelson shares a personal story forgiveness after losing two of his young patients—sisters—and facing parents who blamed him for their deaths.
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April 02, 2023 04:38 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint Adjei Nyarko Emmanuel, who currently lives in Accra, Ghana, told LDS Living, “It’s so cool to see a chief from my city invited to general conference. … The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all.”
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April 02, 2023 04:05 PM MDT
There are only a few occasions when an Apostle did not speak in the Church’s semiannual general conference.
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April 02, 2023 08:00 AM MDT
“As I raise my child with disabilities, I have been blessed by other mothers, fathers, and their children who know what it looks like to metaphorically carry loved ones to the Savior.”
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April 01, 2023 03:45 PM MDT
Here’s the status of each temple announced during last October’s general conference.
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