For nearly a century, Music & the Spoken Word has broadcast messages of hope and inspiration alongside the beautiful music of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. The show offers uplifting messages each week, and will occasionally include the stories of those behind the scenes who contribute to the overall beauty of the whole.
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“His star”—the star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men long ago—now symbolically crowns our Christmas trees, reminding us that His light still guides us today.
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,023.
Go behind the scenes of the Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert in this special episode of Behind the Scenes. Host Derrick Porter sits down with the costume designers, technical team members, camera operators, and other creatives who make the beloved Christmas concert possible. Recorded at the Conference Center on Temple Square, this conversation offers a unique look at the craftsmanship, coordination, and care behind one of the season’s most cherished productions.
Christ is the reason for the Christmas Season.
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,021.
In this behind-the-scenes episode of Music & the Spoken Word, host Derrick Porter sits down with Laura Miller, Director of Guest Relations, and Teresa Fugate, Women’s Wardrobe Manager. Together, they share how their teams prepare, support, and care for guests and performers each week—offering a rare, inside look at the people and processes that help bring the broadcast to life.
This Christmas season, may we each look for those who may feel alone, those who could be warmed by new friendship and neighborly love.
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,020.
GRATITUDE TO GOD IS A GIFT BECAUSE IT IS SOMETHING WE FEEL AFTER A TRIAL HAS PASSED .
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,019.