Music & the Spoken Word
Music & the Spoken Word

Music & the Spoken Word

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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The Spoken Word: As Certain as the Dawn

The Spoken Word: As Certain as the Dawn

Yes, God’s faithfulness is as certain as the dawn. His faithfulness to us is something we can always count on.

July 6th, 2025 Broadcast

July 6th, 2025 Broadcast

This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 4,999.

Behind-the-scenes with Ruth Todd, Chief Content Officer of Bonneville International

Behind-the-scenes with Ruth Todd, Chief Content Officer of Bonneville International

For 17 years, Ruth Todd welcomed guests from around the world who were attending the live broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word. Before each broadcast, Ruth would introduce special guests in the audience and share facts about the broadcast, the Tabernacle, and the choir.

The Spoken Word: A Noble Pursuit

The Spoken Word: A Noble Pursuit

This Spoken Word message was delivered by Derrick Porter on June 29th, 2025. "Men and women who turn their lives over to God will find out that he can make a lot more out of their lives than they can."

 

June 29th, 2025 Broadcast

June 29th, 2025 Broadcast

This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 4,998.

Behind-the-scenes with Mack Wilberg, Conductor of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square 

Behind-the-scenes with Mack Wilberg, Conductor of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square 

In this episode Derrick Porter sits down with longtime Tabernacle Choir music director, Mack Wilberg. They discuss Mack’s background in music, becoming the music director of the choir and how he chooses the music for each weekly broadcast.

June 1, 2025 Broadcast

June 1, 2025 Broadcast

This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 4,994.

June 22, 2025 Broadcast

June 22, 2025 Broadcast

This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 4,997.

The Spoken Word: In the Shadow of His Hand

The Spoken Word: In the Shadow of His Hand

This Spoken Word message was delivered by Derrick Porter on June 22nd, 2025. "We are, as the scriptures say, 'covered... in the shadow of [His] hand' and guided near the 'springs of water.'"

Behind-the-scenes with Richard Elliott, Principal Organist of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Behind-the-scenes with Richard Elliott, Principal Organist of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

For nearly 35 years, Richard Elliott has been a full-time organist with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. In this episode, Richard Elliott talks about his upbringing and about his career as an organist.

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