Music with a Message—Gospel Themes through Inspirational Music

040: Personal Inspiration

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode combines inspirational music with a spoken message about the inspiration that comes to each one of us individually, if we but seek after it.

039: Gospel For All the World

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:00:00 MST

The restored gospel of Jesus Christ applies to all people no matter where they are found on the earth. Mormons are united by a commitment to Jesus Christ.

038: Discipleship

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Discipleship," combines inspiring music with quotes from Church leaders about how we can all follow the Savior and obey the commandments.

037: Pioneers

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 MST

For the Utah pioneers of 1847, their faith was grounded in principle. They left their homes, their temple, and in some cases their families. They were in search of a place of refuge where they could worship without fear of persecution. They could not bring many possessions with them. They knew that their faith in God would carry them through.

036: Trust in God

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Trust in God," combines inspirational music with a spoken message to teach confidence in God. We can feel peace knowing that there is a plan for each one of us. God loves us and wants us to trust in Him.

035: Tender Mercies

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Tender Mercies," combines inspirational music with a spoken message about blessings and heavenly gifts. Tender mercies come in many different ways. They may come as guidance from the Holy Ghost, divine mercy from Heavenly Father, or healing through priesthood power.

034: Courage

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Courage," combines inspirational music with a spoken message of confidence to have a fearless heart in making correct decisions. It has been said that courage is not the absence of fear, but the mastery of it.

033: Parenting

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Parenting," combines inspirational music with words to uplift and teach positive principles of parenting. There are no more noble titles than "father," "mother," "sister," "brother," "son," and "daughter." Parents love their children and have a special responsibility for them.

032: Nature

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Nature," combines inspiring music and words that celebrate the wonders of this earth, life, and the joy of living!

031: Mormons as Christians

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Mormons as Christians," combines inspirational music with a spoken message about belief in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Latter-day Saints accept the New Testament accounts of the birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He will come to the earth again one day.

030: Loving Relationships

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Loving Relationships," combines inspirational music with the message that love is an action. Real love involves caring, respecting, giving, receiving, sharing, forgiving….

029: Light

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Light," combines inspirational music with a spoken message about Jesus Christ, who is the Light and Life of the World. His teachings and example illuminate the path that we need to take in order to return to our Father in Heaven.

028: Honoring Your Heritage

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Honoring Your Heritage," combines inspirational music with words that encourage honor for all people and all faiths.

027: Change

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Change," combines inspirational music with messages about change and growth for our personal lives. It discusses the "mighty change of heart" that we all must experience to increase our motivation and develop positive habits.

026: Healing

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Healing," combines inspirational music with the spoken message of hope and redemption through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

025: Combating Self Doubt

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Combating Self-Doubt," combines inspirational music with messages of hope. If we balance God's justice with His mercy and pure love, we can find a firm confidence that we are of worth and watched over with care.

024: Spiritual Strength

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Spiritual Strength," combines inspirational music with the message of finding strength through Jesus Christ. We spiritually fortify ourselves to handle our personal challenges by taking the sacrament and remembering Him.

023: Women of Christ

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST

“Women of Christ” is a presentation of uplifting music, combined with quotes about women of God originally given by Jeffrey R. Holland, M. Russell Ballard, James E. Faust, Russell M. Nelson, and Sheri L. Dew.

022: Patience

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Patience," combines inspiring music with quotes from Church leaders to teach principles to help us be more patient—especially in a world of instant gratification.

021: Scriptures

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST

This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Scriptures," combines inspiring music with quotes from Church leaders teaching of the power that the scriptures can have in our lives.

020: Joseph Smith

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Joseph Smith: In the spring of 1820, 14-year-old Joseph Smith was searching for the true Church of Jesus Christ when he read a passage in the Bible: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him” (James 1:5; see also Joseph Smith—History 1:11–12). With simple, unwavering faith, young Joseph went alone to a grove of trees, where he prayed to know which church he should join. In answer to his prayer, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him. This episode of Music with a Message features music related to Joseph Smith by the following artists: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Joseph Smith’s First Prayer”; Peter Breinholt, “Any Other Boy”; Dan Cahoon, “The Prayer”; Kenneth Cope, “Learning for Myself”; Gabe Redondo, “What’s a Boy to Do?”; Jason Deere, “Brother, I’ll Follow You”; David Osmond, “American Dreams”; Kenneth Cope and Randy Thorderson, “Brothers”; Jenny Frogley, “Praise the Man”; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Praise to the Man.”

019: Repentance

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Repentance: Repentance is one of the first principles of the gospel and is essential to our temporal and eternal happiness. It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God, about ourselves, and about the world. How marvelous the promise of the Lord: “Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more” (D&C 58:42). This episode of Music with a Message features messages of repentance by the following artists: Kenneth Cope, “Man to Man”; Julie de Azevedo, “Mercy’s Arms”; Mindy Gledhill, “A Little More Like Thee”; Marie Pearson, “Lullaby for Me”; One Clear Voice, “Change”; John Batdorf, “Don’t You Know?”; Hilary Weeks, “Take Me There”; Mercy River, “The Flute.”

018: Sacrifice

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Sacrifice: To sacrifice is to give up something valuable or precious, often with the intent of accomplishing a greater purpose or goal. Sacrifice has always been a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of sacrifice by the following artists: Wayne Burton, “What Would I Give?”; Kenneth Cope, “Broken”; Jenny Phillips, Kelly Shepherdson, and Brooke Holyoak, “Live in the Light”; Rick Logan, “All for You”; Vocal Point, “Praise to the Man”; Jenny Jordan Frogley, “In the Meantime”; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Come, Come, Ye Saints”; the BYU Singers, “I Stand All Amazed.”

017: Service

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Service: During His ministry on the earth, Jesus Christ spent His time serving and helping others. True disciples of Jesus Christ do likewise. The Savior said, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35). Opportunities for service to others are limitless. Kind words and deeds can lift burdens and gladden hearts. One true key to happiness is to labor for the happiness of others. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of service by the following artists: the Utah Chamber Artists, “As I Have Loved You”; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief”; the Jenny Phillips Choir, “Sisters Rejoice”; Jenny Jordan Frogley, “These Are the Days”; Rebecca Lopez, “Not Too Far from Here”; Julie de Azevedo, “The Hands of Heaven”; Kenneth Cope, “Because I Have Been Given Much”; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Called to Serve.”

016: Peace

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Peace: The mere absence of conflict is not enough to bring peace to our hearts. Peace comes through the gospel—through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the ministration of the Holy Ghost, as well as our own righteousness, sincere repentance, and diligent service. “Wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10). One cannot be at peace if one is living a life out of harmony with revealed truth. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of peace by the following artists: Jenny Phillips, “Grace”; Mercy River, “Mercy River”; Brigham Young University Women’s Chorus, “Amazing Grace”; Vickie Pahnke, “Go in Peace”; Hilary Weeks, “You Give”; Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace” and “Peace Like a River.”

015: Prayer, Supplication

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Prayer and Supplication: God loves us and knows our needs, and He wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. Just talk to your Father in Heaven. He hears every prayer and answers it in His way. The prophet Alma counseled his son Helaman regarding prayer, saying, “Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good” (Alma 37:37). This episode of Music with a Message features messages of prayer and supplication by the following artists: Hilary Weeks, “The Perfect Prayer”; Johanne Frechette Perry, “A Mother’s Prayer”; Tammy Robinson, “Did You Think to Pray?”; Rebecca Lopez, “He Hears Me”; Jenny Phillips, “Help Thou My Unbelief”; the Brigham Young University Men’s Chorus, “More Holiness Give Me”; Roger Hoffman, “Unanswered Yet”; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Joseph Smith’s First Prayer.”

014: Hope, Assurance, Comfort

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Hope, Assurance, and Comfort: The prophet Moroni wrote that "whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God" (Ether 12:4). When we have hope, we trust God's promises. We have a quiet assurance that if we do the works of righteousness, we shall receive our reward, "even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come" (D&C 59:23). This episode of Music with a Message features messages of hope by the following artists: Hilary Weeks, "He Will"; Wes Brewer and Matt Cropper (from Octapella), "Be Still, My Soul"; Rebecca Lopez, "When You Believe"; Brett Raymond, "Hold On, the Light Will Come"; Chad Neth, "Hope Hiding"; David Tinney, "He Leadeth Me"; Mindy Gledhill, "I Will Rest in You"; Liz Draper and John Canaan, "Together Forever," "I Know That My Redeemer Lives."

013: Praise

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Praise: Psalm 145, verse 10, declares, “All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.” The Lord has said, “My soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me” (D&C 25:12). This episode of Music with a Message features messages of praise by the following artists: The Brigham Young University Concert Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra, “All Creatures of Our God and King”; Hilary Weeks, “All My Days”; Jenny Frogley, “Man of Miracles”; Kathryn Nelson, “I Stand All Amazed”; Merrill Jenson, “Psalm of Joy”; Mercy River, “You Make Us Want to Sing”; Hilary Weeks, “It Would Never Be Enough”; and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.”

012: Missionary Work

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Missionary Work: The Lord has declared that missionary work is the responsibility of all who follow Him (see Matthew 28:19–20; D&C 88:81). The ultimate goal of missionary work in the Church is to invite all the inhabitants of the earth to come unto Christ. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of missionary work by the following artists: Cherie Call, “A Secret I Can’t Keep”; Hilary Weeks, “Raise Your Voice”; Felicia Wolfe, “The Olive Tree”; Todd Michael Schwartzman, “I Will Be Ready”; Kenneth Cope, “I Will Not Be Still”; David Kimball, “Send Me”; Peter Breinholt, “The Call I Hear”; and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Called to Serve.”

011: Love

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Love: Love is a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection. The greatest example of God's love for His children is found in the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of love by the following artists: The Gibbons Family, “Our Savior’s Love”; Rebecca Lopez, “Not Too Far from Here”; Hilary Weeks, “The Good Shepherd”; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief”; Jeff McLean, “As I Am”; Cherie Call, “She”; and Katie Thompson, “Safe Harbors.”

010: Jesus Christ—Friend

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Jesus Christ—Friend: Friendship is an extremely important part of your life. Remember that the Savior valued His friends so highly that He would lay down His life for them. With Jesus as your friend, you may receive increased strength and testimony that will strengthen you against temptations when they arise. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of Jesus Christ by the following artists: Emilie de Azevedo, “Greater Love”; Rebecca Lopez, “Be Still, My Soul”; Hilary Weeks, “Lead Me Home”; Mindy Gledhill, “A Little More Like Thee”; One Clear Voice, “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus”; Jenny Frogley, “His Hands”; The Brigham Young University Men’s Chorus, “More Holiness Give Me.”

009: Gratitude

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:00:00 MST

Messages of Gratitude: Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for blessings or benefits we have received. We should be thankful for the wonderful blessings that are ours and for the tremendous opportunities we have. We should thank our Heavenly Father for His goodness to us by acknowledging His hand in all things, thanking Him for all that He gives us, keeping His commandments, and serving others. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of gratitude by the following artists: Kenneth Cope, “Because I Have Been Given Much” (Album: A Prayer unto Thee); The BYU Singers, “I Stand All Amazed” (Album: We Sing of Christ); Katie Thompson, “What I Need” (Album: Tender Mercies); Rick Logan, “All for You” (Album: The Other Side of Sorrow); Hilary Weeks, “Unwritten” (Album: Day of Praise); Sam Payne, Nancy Hanson, Tammy Robinson, and Clive Romney, “Don’t Let Them Be Forgotten” (Album: The Ghosts of Gardner Village); Julie de Azevedo, “Simple Things” (Album: State of the Heart).

008: Grace

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:00:00 MST

Messages of Grace: Grace is the help or strength given through the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is a gift from Heavenly Father given through His Son, Jesus Christ. The word "grace", as used in the scriptures, refers primarily to the enabling power and spiritual healing offered through the mercy and love of Jesus Christ. Grace is God’s love in action. It is His doing for us what we cannot do for ourselves. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of mercy by the following artists: Mercy River; Rebecca Lopez, “Softly and Tenderly” (Album: When You Believe); Mindy Gledhill, “Garden Walls” (Album: The Sum of All Grace); Jenny Phillips, “Grace” (Album: The Miracle); Kenneth Cope, “Broken” (Album: Especially for Youth 2005, A More Excellent Way); Cherie Call, “Family Tree” (Album: Beneath These Stars); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Amazing Grace” (Album: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing).

007: Forgiveness

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Forgiveness: The image of a loving, forgiving God comes through clearly to those who read and understand the scriptures. To forgive is a divine attribute. It is to pardon or excuse someone from blame for an offense or misdeed. To the extent we forgive others, we can expect to receive forgiveness for ourselves. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of forgiveness by the following artists: Tammy Simister Robinson, "Did You Think to Pray?" (From the Inspirational Showcase Album: God Be with You); Kenneth Cope, "In Humility, Our Savior" (Album: A Prayer unto Thee); Gladys Knight, "Mercy's Arms" (Album: Many Different Roads); Matthew Bardsley, "Born Again" (Album: The Miracle); Voice Male, "Lord, I Would Follow Thee" (Album: Hims 2); and John Batdorf, "Let It Go" (From Michael McLean's Album: The Other Side of Sorrow).

006: Holy Ghost

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of the Holy Ghost: Most revelations to leaders and members of the Church come through the whisperings of the Holy Ghost. Quiet, spiritual promptings may not seem as spectacular as visions or angelic visitations, but they are just as powerful, lasting, and life-changing. This episode of Music with a Message features messages about the Holy Ghost by the following artists: Hillary Weeks, "Lead Me Home" (Album: Lead Me Home); One Clear Voice, "One Clear Voice" (Album: One Clear Voice); Rebecca Lopez, "Listen, Listen" (Album: When You Believe); Mercy River, "Sailing Home to You" (Album: Mercy River); Jenny Phillips, "Burn in Me" (Album: Every Breath); Scott and Jenny Frogley, "Be Still, My Soul" (Album: God Be with You); Julie De Azevedo, "Feel the Fire" (Album: Window to His Love); the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, "Lead, Kindly Light" (Album: Then Sings My Soul).

005: Family, Home, Children

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Family, Home, and Children: Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children. Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. Parents have the sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God, and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives, mothers and fathers will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations. Do what you can today to make the family the center of your life and the top of your priorities. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of family, home, and children by the following artists: David Osmond, "The Second Greatest Thing" (From the Michael McLean Album: It's Not Love 'Til It's Been through a Storm); Hilary Weeks, "If I Only Had Today" (Album: If I Only Had Today); Katie Thompson, "You Can Make It" (Michael McLean Album: The Other Side of Sorrow); One Clear Voice, "Keeping Sheep" (Album: One Clear Voice); Cherie Call, "He" (Album: Beneath These Stars); Marie Pearson, "Lullaby for Me" (Michael McLean Album: Tender Mercies); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, "Love at Home" (Album: Come, Come, Ye Saints).

004: Faith

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Faith: We live in a precarious time. The world is in desperate need of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which enables men and women to live by faith and not by fear. When we choose to follow Christ in faith rather than choose another path out of fear, we are blessed with peace. Faith is a fact of life and can become the very wellspring of purposeful living. There is no more compelling motivation to do good than the knowledge that we are children of God, who expects us to do something worthwhile with our lives and who gives help when help is sought. Among other songs of inspiration, we listen to the following in this episode: Nancy Hanson, "A Quiet Prayer" (Album: Forward with Faith Especially for Youth 2000); the Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square, "Joseph Smith's First Prayer" (Album: Praise to the Man).

003: Charity, the Pure Love of Christ

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Charity and Coming unto Christ: This episode of Music with a Message features messages of charity and coming unto Christ by the following artists: Charity Never Faileth Choir, “The Pure Love of Christ” (Album: Charity Never Faileth); Charity Never Faileth Choir, “He Gave His Life for Me” (Album: Charity Never Faileth); One Clear Voice, “I’m Trying to Be like Jesus” (Album: One Clear Voice); Utah Chamber Artists, “Love One Another” (Album: We’ll Sing and We’ll Shout, Volume II); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Love at Home” (Album: Come, Come, Ye Saints); Tammy Simister Robinson and the Charity Never Faileth Choir, “Hands of Heaven” (Album: Charity Never Faileth); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” (Album: Praise to the Man).

002: Overcoming Adversity

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 MST

Messages of Overcoming Adversity: This episode of Music with a Message features messages of overcoming adversity, trusting in God, enduring, and finding comfort by the following artists: Hillary Weeks, “Never Alone” (Album: I Will Not Forget); The Gibbons Family, “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” (Album: My Soul Delighteth); Julie de Azevedo, “Sometimes He Calms the Storm” (Album: Home); Mindy Gledhill, “Keeper of the Faith” (Album: The Sum of All Grace); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Be Still, My Soul” (Album: Peace like a River); Chad Neth, “Hope Hiding” (Michael McLean Album: Hope Hiding); Cherie Call, “Only the Brokenhearted” (Album: He Gives Flowers to Everyone).

001: Cheerfulness, Optimism

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:59:00 MST

Messages of cheerfulness, optimism, and good news: This episode of Music with a Message features messages of cheerfulness, optimism, and good news by the following artists: Julie de Azevedo, “Joy in the Journey” (Especially for Youth Album: Joy in the Journey); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Sunshine in My Soul” (Album: Then Sings My Soul); Michael McLean, “Mission to Be Happy” (Album: Changed); Rebecca Lopez, “Be Still, My Soul” (Album: When You Believe); One Clear Voice, “Blessed Assurance,” from 19th Century Hymn by Fanny J. Crosby and Phoebe Knapp; Mindy Gledhill, “I Will Rest in You” (Album: The Sum of All Grace); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” (Album: Consider the Lilies).