The passing of the LDS Church’s oldest president and the faith’s beginnings in eastern Idaho

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away on Sept. 27 at age 101.

The Salt Lake City man was the church’s oldest leader in its history. His funeral is happening Tuesday, Oct. 7 at noon.

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Nelson’s passing fell one week before the church’s semi-annual general conference. Following the faith’s historic event, “It’s Worth Mentioning” hosted by Rett Nelson looks back on the leader’s life, his connections to eastern Idaho, how the church he led began in the Gem State and became the dominant religion in the area.

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Watch previous episodes here.

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