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Working With President Oaks & Nelson Wasn’t What I Expected | Sister Reyna Aburto |#E0044
What’s it really like to sit across from a living prophet and give him feedback on his words?
In this episode of Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones, Sister Reyna I. Aburto, former Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, opens up about her deeply personal experiences with President Russell M. Nelson—moments that changed how she sees revelation, leadership, and discipleship forever.
She shares what it felt like the day President Nelson unexpectedly invited her and the other sisters of the presidency into his office to read and critique his upcoming talk—“Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel.” From his humility and love to the way he truly listened, Sister Aburto saw firsthand how revelation unfolds at the highest levels of the Church.
She also reflects on her gratitude for President Dallin H. Oaks, the tenderness behind his often “stern” demeanor, and her confidence that the Lord continues to guide His Church through inspired servants.
00:00:00 – Trailer/Intro
00:01:06 – Her First Big Assignment & Learning to Be Vulnerable at BYU Women’s Conference
00:07:38 – Inside the Room with President Nelson: A Prophet Who Asked for Feedback
00:17:49 – “Women Have the Power to Change the World”
00:25:49 – President Nelson’s Quiet Discipleship: Leading the Way Christ Would
00:32:52 – Slowing Down, Listening More, and Counseling Together in God’s Timing
00:45:46 – Witnessing Revelation Firsthand with President Nelson
00:47:56 – How President Nelson Encouraged Women to Deepen Their Discipleship
00:49:38 – Behind the Scenes: The Shift from Home Teaching to Ministering
00:56:09 – Becoming Peacemakers in a Chaotic World
01:04:58 – What It Really Means to Be Grounded in Christ
01:07:55 – How President Nelson’s Invitations Reflected the Heart of the Savior
01:12:18 – Looking Ahead: Sister Aburto’s Faith and Confidence in President Oaks
01:19:53 – A Defining Moment: The Experience That Best Shows President Nelson’s Character
Working With President Oaks & Nelson Wasn’t What I Expected | Sister Reyna Aburto |#E0044
What’s it really like to sit across from a living prophet and give him feedback on his words?
In this episode of Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones, Sister Reyna I. Aburto, former Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, opens up about her deeply personal experiences with President Russell M. Nelson—moments that changed how she sees revelation, leadership, and discipleship forever.
She shares what it felt like the day President Nelson unexpectedly invited her and the other sisters of the presidency into his office to read and critique his upcoming talk—“Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel.” From his humility and love to the way he truly listened, Sister Aburto saw firsthand how revelation unfolds at the highest levels of the Church.
She also reflects on her gratitude for President Dallin H. Oaks, the tenderness behind his often “stern” demeanor, and her confidence that the Lord continues to guide His Church through inspired servants.
00:00:00 – Trailer/Intro
00:01:06 – Her First Big Assignment & Learning to Be Vulnerable at BYU Women’s Conference
00:07:38 – Inside the Room with President Nelson: A Prophet Who Asked for Feedback
00:17:49 – “Women Have the Power to Change the World”
00:25:49 – President Nelson’s Quiet Discipleship: Leading the Way Christ Would
00:32:52 – Slowing Down, Listening More, and Counseling Together in God’s Timing
00:45:46 – Witnessing Revelation Firsthand with President Nelson
00:47:56 – How President Nelson Encouraged Women to Deepen Their Discipleship
00:49:38 – Behind the Scenes: The Shift from Home Teaching to Ministering
00:56:09 – Becoming Peacemakers in a Chaotic World
01:04:58 – What It Really Means to Be Grounded in Christ
01:07:55 – How President Nelson’s Invitations Reflected the Heart of the Savior
01:12:18 – Looking Ahead: Sister Aburto’s Faith and Confidence in President Oaks
01:19:53 – A Defining Moment: The Experience That Best Shows President Nelson’s Character
