If at the end of five years, every girl I could touch had a witness of three things, it would be these three things.

First, you are a beloved child of Heavenly Father. Second, Jesus Christ

will be your greatest strength in your lifetime. And third, the Holy Ghost will never fail

you and learn to listen to his words. If every young woman could leave the

program knowing those three truths, then I just imagine the remarkable force for good she will be

in the building up of the kingdom of God.

I'm Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the church news. Welcome to the church news podcast. We are taking

you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints. Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints already know Emily Bell Freeman,

a popular speaker, author, podcaster, and teacher.

Now they will get to know her in another way as a general officer of the church.

President Freeman began her service as young woman general president on August 1st. She joins this episode of the church news podcast

to talk about her life and experience, her writing, her testimony, and her feelings for Latter-day

St. Youth, especially young women. President Freeman, welcome today.

Oh, I'm so excited to be here with you.

Well, I am thrilled to have you here as well.

We've all been anticipating the time that your service would start.

I think everyone was excited to hear your name in general conference.

And many of us have one question. We want to know

how you're going to transition from being Emily Bell Freeman, social media influencer, podcaster,

to being President Freeman. Oh, that is such a good question. And that's been the question since the day

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