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Sunday afternoon session · October 2026 General Conference

Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus

God Is at Your Side

Young Women General Presidency

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In brief

Speaking to young women, Sister Muñoz Spannaus recalls making a list of aspirations as a girl after studying the 13th article of faith, and likens the Lord to a guide who knows our exact location, as her husband did when her GPS failed. She offers seven practices and invites each young woman to choose one: partake of the sacrament humbly, repent daily, study the scriptures, learn about ministering angels, protect your sleep, limit phone use, and seek friends striving to follow the Lord. She closes by inviting them to write their own list of aspirations.

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Themes in this talk

Identity 9Daily practices 7Covenants 2Striving 2Adversity 1Grace 1Truth with love 1Witness 1

Number of coded passages from this talk in each theme.

Direct invitations

Sentences where the speaker directly invited, urged, asked or pleaded with us to act, in the exact words.

Seek friends who follow the Lord President Dallin H. Oaks, quoted by Sister Muñoz Spannaus

“number seven is an invitation from our prophet, President Dallin H. Oaks: ‘Seek friends … who are striving to follow the Lord … with whom you can feel the Spirit and … reinforce your faith.’”

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Choose one of seven ways to grow

“I would like to share seven ways that will help you in this endeavor. I invite you to listen to the Spirit to choose one to focus on over the next few weeks.”

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Write your list of aspirations

“I invite you to study the thirteenth article of faith and to create your own list of aspirations.”

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Write your list of aspirations

“I invite you to look at your life and what you want to achieve with enthusiasm and the certainty that your Father in Heaven will guide you on that journey”

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Teach this talk

Three ready-to-teach 30-minute lessons built on this talk.

Adults · 30 minutesHe Has Your Exact LocationThe Lord knows exactly where we are, loves us completely, and stays at our side as He guides us toward the righteous desires of our hearts.Youth · 30 minutesYour List, His DirectionsHeavenly Father knows exactly where you are and what you hope for, loves you perfectly, and will guide you toward the righteous desires of your heart.Children · 30 minutesJesus Knows Where I AmHeavenly Father and Jesus always know where I am, They love me, and They are at my side.

Test yourself on this talk

Three short quizzes on what Sister Muñoz Spannaus taught: easy for families and first-time listeners, medium for understanding, hard for careful study.

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Key passages

Identity · god knows you personally

“the Lord knows where you are; He has your exact location and can guide you”

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Daily practices · digital technology risks

“it is a thief of our peace of mind, self-esteem, and the real connection”

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Scripture referenced

  • Articles of Faith 1:13
  • Mark 10:21
  • Isaiah 48:17
  • Ether 12:27
  • Mark 10:17–20
  • Moses 1:39
  • D&C 84:20
  • D&C 20:77
  • D&C 13:1
  • D&C 88:124
  • Isaiah 41:13
  • D&C 112:10

From the talk's official footnotes and in-text citations.