Music and 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
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Behind-the-scenes with Richard Elliott, Principal Organist of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
For close to 30 years Richard Elliott has been the principal organist of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. In this episode Richard Elliott shares his upbringing and how music played a roll in persuing a careeras an organist.
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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.
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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."
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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.'"
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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.
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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.
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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 Porter, this podcast takes you behind the scenes and will introduce you to the people who make the broadcast happen each week.
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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 of Him” , He is Risen” and the Easter Spoken Word given by Derrick Porter.
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.