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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2025
July 13th, 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,000.
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
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
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 audie…
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
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
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 choo…
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: I’ve Got This
This Spoken Word message was delivered by Derrick Porter on June 15th, 2025. "There is power in the humble recognition that we don't know everything and can't do everything."
Introduction to Behind-the-Scenes of Music & the Spoken Word with Derrick Porter
For nearly a century, Music & the Spoken Word has broadcast messages of hope and inspiration alongside the uplifting music of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Hosted by Derrick Po…
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.'"
June 8, 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 4,995.
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.
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 o…
The Spoken Word: Spiritually Stretching
This Spoken Word message was delivered by Derrick Porter on June 8th, 2025. "As we reach for the Savior with our whole Soul, we find that his arms are always extended."
June 15, 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 4,996.
Easter Special - “Greater Love”
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square present a Music & the Spoken Word Easter Special “Greater Love”. Music on this broadcast includes
“That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright”, Because …