Russell Nelson's Real Legacy Isn't What You Think

For nearly four decades, Russell M. Nelson sat near the top of the LDS Church hierarchy. As apostle, senior leader, and eventually church president, he oversaw some of the most consequential—and controversial—developments in modern Mormon history.In this episode, we examine Nelson's rise to power, his long-running campaign against the term "Mormon," the 2015 exclusion policy affecting children of gay parents, the SEC investment scandal, the church's relationship with race and LGBTQ issues, and his unprecedented temple-building campaign.Supporters view Nelson as a visionary prophet who modernized the church and expanded its global reach. Critics see a leader obsessed with branding, institutional control, and real estate expansion while avoiding accountability for the church's most damaging policies.From faith-promoting miracle stories to billion-dollar investment funds, from public relations campaigns to battles over temple construction, this video explores the legacy of one of the most influential and polarizing figures in modern Mormonism.What do you think Russell Nelson's lasting legacy will be?#MormonNewsRoundup #LDSChurch #Mormonism #RussellNelson #ExMormon #LatterDaySaints #GeneralConference #ChurchHistory #MormonStories #ReligionPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.