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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Music & the Spoken Word
May 17th 2026 Broadcast

This broadcast offically aired Sunday May 17th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number 5044.

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May 17, 2026 10:24 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
The Spoken Word: Songs of Hope

Music that inspires. Lyrics that lift.

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May 17, 2026 10:19 AM
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The Spoken Word: Love's Currency

Sacrifice helps love to grow.

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May 10, 2026 10:9 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
May 10th 2026 Broadcast

This Broadcast originally aired on Sunday May 10th, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5043

00:25:37
May 10, 2026 10:6 AM
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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 album's 16 tracks, and why this collection is so meaningful to the people who brought it to life.
 
This New Day is available now on all streaming platforms. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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May 8, 2026 8:24 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
The Spoken Word: Sit and Eat

God's love always bids each of us welcome.

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May 3, 2026 10:22 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
May 3rd 2026 Broadcast

This Broadcast originally aired on Sunday May 3rd, 2026, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast number: 5042

00:24:45
May 3, 2026 10:17 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
The Spoken Word: Inspiration from Heaven

Be still and know that I am God.

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Apr 26, 2026 10:7 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
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.

00:27:56
Apr 26, 2026 10:5 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
The Spoken Word: The Joy We Share

As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

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Apr 19, 2026 10:6 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
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.

00:25:56
Apr 19, 2026 10:4 AM
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The Spoken Word: Remembering: An Antidote

Fear thou not, for I am with thee.

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Apr 12, 2026 10:8 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
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.

00:19:22
Apr 12, 2026 10:6 AM
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The Spoken Word: Easter is Hope

Because of Him, we have hope.

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Apr 5, 2026 10:7 AM
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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.

00:27:53
Apr 5, 2026 10:5 AM
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The Spoken Word: This Is Jesus

Hosanna: Blessed is the King.

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Mar 29, 2026 10:7 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
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.

00:24:58
Mar 29, 2026 10:6 AM
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 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.

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Mar 24, 2026 10:1 AM
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The Spoken Word: Becoming Brave

As we work to become brave, we can be armed with faith that runs deep.

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Mar 22, 2026 10:10 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
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.

00:16:24
Mar 22, 2026 10:7 AM
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The Spoken Word - Sunday, March 15th, 2026

The Spoken Word- Sunday March 15th 2026

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Mar 15, 2026 10:22 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
The Spoken Word: Learning From Living

The learning that comes from living is priceless.

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Mar 8, 2026 10:20 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
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.

00:23:56
Mar 8, 2026 10:16 AM
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The Spoken Word: Love is a Verb

Love is found and demonstrated through action

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Feb 15, 2026 10:12 AM
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Music & the Spoken Word
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.

00:20:12
Feb 15, 2026 10:11 AM
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