From KVPI.com:
National conservative talk show host Glenn Beck made a stop at BYU-Idaho today before his benefit concert in Idaho Falls tonight. He addressed the Young Republicans and also talked more about his life.
Beck showed up this morning and admitted he should have thought of something to say. Whether planned or not, his words inspired students and he also was emotional on a more personal note.
The Young Republicans did not just sit and listen to Glenn Beck talk about the upcoming election, but they were able to hear about what he has learned in his life.
Kenny Brennin: “He talked about how your weaknesses are usually your strongest points, because if you can learn and build from them, it can make you a better person.”
Beck shared experiences about how his life used to be when he was involved in drugs and alcohol.
Now he has made a change, and told students the importance of being consistent and of saying what you mean and meaning what you say.
He says that there’s one thing he enjoys about coming to Idaho.
Glenn Beck: ”Only in Idaho do people still, no matter how much money they have, still get back to their roots. It was funny, as I told my wife, it’s a combination of Donald Trump and Aunt B. It’s just real. The people don’t change. It’s just real.”
Beck also shared his thoughts about the death of LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley and the impact Hinckley’s example had in his life.
Glenn Beck: ”I um….I loved him. I never met him, he was never at my house, I was never at his house, never in the same room. But I listened to him, and I could feel his spirit and his kindness and he made me a better man.”