Heber J. Grant—the first prophet born in Utah and the seventh President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—was born on November 22, 1856. In this episode, discover how his childhood of poverty, his mother’s steadfast faith, and his personal determination to develop talents—from baseball to penmanship—shaped a leader who later guided the Church through financial crisis, worldwide missionary growth, and the establishment of the Welfare Program. President Grant’s life taught enduring principles of hard work, self-reliance, integrity, and fairness, demonstrated in both his ministry and his devotion as a father. His unwavering courage and testimony continue to inspire us in His Story today.
Read the full article here: https://familyschool.org/spotlight/heberjgrant-birthday-7
This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.
Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.
