Talk Summaries from the October 2025 Saturday Evening Session

“Healing and forgiveness are each found in their fulness in the atoning love of Jesus Christ,” said Elder Neil L. Andersen at the conclusion of the Saturday evening session of the October 2025 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 4, 2025.

The member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles testified that for those who truly love the Savior, His healing is a “heavenly gift.”

“If you have committed serious sins and are in the process of or have the desire to fully repent and feel the unspeakable joy of forgiveness, please know this miracle is awaiting you,” he said. “The Savior continuously calls, ‘Come unto me.’”

Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducted the session from the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. He acknowledged the passing of President Russell M. Nelson and expressed gratitude for his example and faithful service.

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said fresh starts and new beginnings are at the heart of God’s plan for His children and the mission of Jesus Christ and the gospel.

“New beginnings are for more than just our sins and mistakes,” he said. “Through the goodness and grace of the Savior, we can have fresh starts that propel change in old mindsets, bad habits, grumpy dispositions, negative attitudes, feelings of powerlessness, and tendencies to blame others and avoid personal responsibility.” 

Elder Kearon encouraged those who struggle repeatedly with the same sin or setback to “keep striving,” seek others’ help, and “ trust in the new beginning that is there for you every time you turn back to your Father in sincerity of heart.”

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Sharing the story of 100-year-old Orville Rogers, who finished last in five events at a track and field championships for seniors but still set five world records, Sister J. Anette Dennis encouraged listeners not to judge each other (and themselves) but to cheer each other on.

“Only the Lord fully knows the actual level of difficulty with which each of us is running our race of life — the burdens, the challenges, and the obstacles we face that often cannot be seen by others,” said the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency.

To those who feel they are lagging behind, she said, “Only the Savior can fully judge where you should be at this point, and He is compassionate and just.” 

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Elder Steven C. Barlow, a General Authority Seventy, taught about feeling God’s love by showing love for God. Serving each other is one “unmistakable” way we show our love for God. “We show our love for Heavenly Father when we serve, listen to, love, lift or minister to His children. That service may be as simple as truly seeing others, without judgment,” he said.

Elder William K. Jackson, a General Authority Seventy, taught about the importance of noticing and ministering to others, which he called the principle of “counting and accounting.” 

“To God, who created the universe and rules over all, this work (His work and glory) is very personal,” he said. “And so it should be for us, as instruments in His hands in His amazing work of salvation and exaltation. Miracles in the lives of real people will result.”

Music was provided by a choir comprised of members throughout the Utah Area, under the direction of Kelly DeHaan and Manu Harris, with Linda Margetts and Joseph Peeples at the organ. Elder Jörg Klebingat and Elder I. Raymond Egbo, both General Authority Seventies, gave the prayers.

Individual Talk Summaries (By Speaking Order)

• Elder Patrick Kearon: ‘Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning’
• Sister J. Anette Dennis: ‘Cheering Each Other On’
• Elder Steven C. Barlow: ‘Lovest Thou Me?’
• Elder William K. Jackson: ‘Remembering the Sheep’
• Elder Neil L. Andersen: ‘The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ’

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