From US Senator to Mormon | An Interview with Senator Larry Pressler




Leading Saints Podcast show

Summary: In this podcast, we talk to a 3 Term Senator that just became a Mormon.<br> <br> Senator Larry Pressler from South Dakota, Retired.  He was baptized in April 2016.<br> <br> While Senator Harry Reid helped him along the path, he first read part of the Book of Mormon in a Marriott.  He served with many in senate and house that were Mormon and has had a lot of feelings and run-ins with members along the way.  It’s been a 30 year journey.<br> <br> Senator Pressler confirmed that Harry Reid has a stack of Books of Mormon to give out in his office, he openly talks about the church.<br> <br> Senator Pressler currently teaches Sunday School-his first calling in the church, and is an Elder.<br> <br> Clayton Christensen baptized him, and was introduced by Harry Reid.  Clayton once shared Moroni’s prayer with Senator Pressler.<br> <br> He shared that he wishes he had listened to his inner voices earlier in life.<br> <br> General leadership guidance he’d give:<br> <br> You can be a leader in any capacity-parents, etc.<br> <br> Leadership by example is the most important thing.<br> <br> He’s still learning, searching.<br> Links:<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1Re1kWS" target="_blank">Larry Pressler's Books</a>