Former Sunday School General President's Faith Journey

Why We Believe · May 2, 2025

In this episode, Russell Osguthorpe takes us behind the scenes of his lifelong journey of faith. Growing up as President Hinckley's neighbor, Russell shares delightful stories about the prophet's down-to-earth nature, including a memorable moment when Hinckley asked his Secret Service agents to grab shovels and help in the garden. Russell recalls his missionary experiences in Tahiti—from having a rifle pointed at his head to returning decades later as a senior missionary. He speaks about his unexpected testimony at age 12 and the daily practice of scripture study that has sustained him since…