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.
Episodes
The Spoken Word: No Man Is An Island
The choices we make together can shape a better future.
August 23rd 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number 5058.
The Spoken Word: Another Perspective
A change in perspective can bring hope.
August 16th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, August 16th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number 5057.
The Spoken Word: Being Teachable
A teachable spirit opens the door to lasting wisdom.
August 9th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number 5056.
The Spoken Word Think a Sacred Song
Some of the greatest sermons are preached by the singing of hymns.
August 2nd 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number 5055
The Spoken Word: Eliminating Distractions
When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place...” -Ezra Taft Benson
July 26th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday July 26th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5054.
The Spoken Word: Dios de Amor
God’s love is endless.
July 19th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday July 19th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5053.
The Spoken Word: #Blessed
God’s blessings are an extension of His hand in our lives.
July 12th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday July 12th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5052.
The Spoken Word: A Message From Andy Reid
A special message delivered from Kansas City's Head Coach, Andy Reid.
July 5th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday July 5th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5051.
Behind the Scenes: Andy Reid: Faith, Family, and Football
Host Derrick Porter is joined by Andy Reid, guest narrator for the July 5, 2026, Music & the Spoken Word broadcast commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Recorded in conjunction with this special program, Coach Reid shares his connection to the Tabernacle Choir, the values that have shaped his life and career, and reflections on family, faith, football, and the endurin
The Spoken Word: If Not You, Then Who
When life’s challenges seem daunting, we can move forward in faith
June 21st 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday June 21st, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5049.
The Spoken Word: Evidence of Hard Challenges
Some of life’s greatest lessons come from experiences we would never choose.
June 14th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday June 14th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5048.
The Spoken Word: Get Understanding
With all thy getting, get understanding. – Proverbs 4:7
June 7th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday June 7th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5047.
The Spoken Word: Friends at Last
Friends at first are friends again at last.
May 31st 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday May 31st, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5046.
Behind the Scenes: Craig Butler & Nathan K. Wright on the Teleprompter Support Team
Host Derrick Porter sits down with Craig Butler and Nathan K. Wright, members of the teleprompter support team for the Tabernacle Choir and Music & the Spoken Word. They pull back the curtain on what it takes to keep a live broadcast running smoothly — from cueing lyrics and scripts to working in lockstep with the production team each week. It's a behind-the-sce
The Spoken Word: Gently Raise the Sacred Strain
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.
May 24th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast officially aired Sunday May 17th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5045.
May 17th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast offically aired Sunday May 17th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number 5044.
The Spoken Word: Songs of Hope
Music that inspires. Lyrics that lift.
The Spoken Word: Love's Currency
Sacrifice helps love to grow.
May 10th 2026 Broadcast
This Broadcast originally aired on Sunday May 10th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5043
Behind the Scenes: Mack Wilberg & Ryan Murphy on the Choir's First Album in Seven Years
Host Derrick Porter sits down with Mack Wilberg, Music Director of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and Ryan Murphy, Associate Music Director, to go behind the scenes on the Choir's highly anticipated new album, This New Day: Music of Reflection and Devotion — their first non-Christmas recording in seven years. Hear the stories behind the music, what inspired the a
The Spoken Word: Sit and Eat
God's love always bids each of us welcome.
May 3rd 2026 Broadcast
This Broadcast originally aired on Sunday May 3rd, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5042
The Spoken Word: Inspiration from Heaven
Be still and know that I am God.
April 26th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,041.
The Spoken Word: The Joy We Share
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
April 19th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,040.
The Spoken Word: Remembering: An Antidote
Fear thou not, for I am with thee.
April 12th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,039.
The Spoken Word: Easter is Hope
Because of Him, we have hope.
April 5th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,038.
The Spoken Word: This Is Jesus
Hosanna: Blessed is the King.
March 29th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,037.
Behind the Scenes in Brazil: Dr. Amos C. Brown
Recorded in São Paulo, Brazil, during the Tabernacle Choir’s world tour, Derrick Porter visits with Dr. Amos C. Brown, Pastor Emeritus of Third Baptist Church of San Francisco. Mentored by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a lifelong faith leader, Dr. Brown reflects on the unifying power of music and its ability to inspire hope across cultures and generations.
The Spoken Word: Becoming Brave
As we work to become brave, we can be armed with faith that runs deep.
March 22nd 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,036.
The Spoken Word - Sunday, March 15th, 2026
The Spoken Word- Sunday March 15th 2026
The Spoken Word: Learning From Living
The learning that comes from living is priceless.
March 8th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,034.
The Spoken Word: Love is a Verb
Love is found and demonstrated through action
February 15th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,031.
The Spoken Word: His Eye is on the Sparrow
His Eye is on the Sparrow.
February 8th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,030.
Behind the Scenes: Broadcasting Music & the Spoken Word in South Africa
Recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, host Derrick Porter sits down with Yashika Singh and Roma Thompson of SABC-TV for a behind-the-scenes conversation about bringing Music & the Spoken Word to viewers across the nation. Together, they represent decades of care, vision, and stewardship in sharing messages of faith, music, and hope. SABC-TV has proudly broadcas
The Spoken Word: The Accumulation of Our Decisions
We are the accumulation of our decisions.
February 1st 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,029.
The Spoken Word: Moments that Matter
Life is made up of millions of individual moments.
January 25th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,028.
The Spoken Word: My Brother's Keeper
May we do our part to help the light of Jesus Christ shine brightly for others.
January 18th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,027.
The Spoken Word: True Wisdom
The pursuit of peace is worth every effort.
January 11th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,026.
The Spoken Word: Waging Peace
The pursuit of peace is worth every effort.
January 4th 2026 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,025.
The Spoken Word: The Christmas Star
“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.
December 21st 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,023.
Behind the Scenes of the Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert
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 cra
The Spoken Word: Finding Christ In Christmas
Christ is the reason for the Christmas Season.
December 7th 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,021.
Behind the scenes with Laura Miller and Teresa Fugate
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 b
The Spoken Word: Christmas Blessings Never To Be Forgotten
This Christmas season, may we each look for those who may feel alone, those who could be warmed by new friendship and neighborly love.
November 30th 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,020.
The Spoken Word: Depth of Gratitude
GRATITUDE TO GOD IS A GIFT BECAUSE IT IS SOMETHING WE FEEL AFTER A TRIAL HAS PASSED .
November 23rd 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,019.
Behind-the-Scenes with Jason Graham: Audio Team Lead
Host Derrick Porter talks with Jason Graham, Audio Team Lead for Music & the Spoken Word. Jason shares what it takes to deliver the world-renowned sound of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square each week, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the expertise and dedication that make every broadcast unforgettable.
The Spoken Word: Find Someone To Serve
Find someone to serve.
November 16th 2025 Broadcast
This broadcast originally aired on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast number: 5,018.
The Spoken Word: Divine Orbits
RECALL THE NEW STAR THAT ANNOUNCED THE BIRTH AT BETHLEHEM? IT WAS IN ITS PRECISE ORBIT LONG BEFORE IT SO SHONE.
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