“Everyone has a story to tell,” and understanding someone else better will become a part of one’s own backstory, observes Derrick Porter in this week’s “Music & the Spoken Word” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Faith is what empowers people to walk in the Lord’s ways with confidence that He will guide them, observes Derrick Porter in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Truth is independent; it does not change. But our confidence in the truth varies according to our connection to God, the source of truth, and that’s why daily spiritual habits are so important, Derrick Porter shares in this week’s “Music & the Spoken Word.”

Fearless hope requires courage to believe, strength to carry on and the resolve to never give up, Derrick Porter shares in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

"Even a small spark of light can brighten someone’s darkness," observes Derrick Porter in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Pondering is spiritual and mental exercise that elevates a person's thoughts, observes Derrick Porter in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

The Tabernacle Choir’s first “Music & the Spoken Word” episode was broadcast on July 15, 1929 — 95 years ago. Here are five recent articles about the Tabernacle Choir.

"Winning is not as much about talent or luck as it is about grit and perseverance," Derrick Porter observes in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

“There is something we can do to feel a little better about the world and about life,” observes Derrick Porter in this week’s “Music & the Spoken Word” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

"There’s something about being on a mountain that helps us feel closer to God," observes Derrick Porter in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

During Derrick Porter's first Sunday as announcer for "Music & the Spoken Word" with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, he said he hoped the "broadcast will continue to bring joy, hope and peace."

“We all rejoice that the music and messages of this program can deepen our connection with Him and with each other,” observes Derrick Porter in this week’s “Music & the Spoken Word” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Lloyd Newell looks back on his time as host in his final message for the “Music & the Spoken Word” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Watch it here.

Lloyd and Karmel Newell reflect on their service with the Tabernacle Choir and the nearly 35 years Lloyd Newell has been the announcer for “Music & the Spoken Word.”

The 42-year-old father of six has no previous broadcasting experience but isn’t a stranger to public speaking.

After more than three decades as the voice of "Music & the Spoken Word," Lloyd D. Newell joins the Church News podcast to share his memories.

The example of John the Baptist shows how to increase the Savior’s influence in a person’s life, observes Lloyd Newell in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Friendship is like a garden — it’s beautiful and inspiring, but it needs constant care, observes Lloyd Newell in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Watch it here.

Most of the good done in the world is done quietly, simply, even anonymously, observes Lloyd Newell in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Learning is eternal and blesses both the mind and the spirit, the brain and the heart, observes Lloyd Newell in this week's "Music & the Spoken Word" with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.