Latter-day Hymn Stories

Latter-day Hymn Stories A podcast where we explore the stories behind our inspired sacred music to refresh, rekindle, and restore your faith.

07/23/2025

"It is my testimony that the new hymns are working as desired in my life," said a member of the Hayden Ward, Hayden Lake Idaho Stake.

At only eight measures, two verses, and tied for the shortest hymn in the hymnal, “Anytime, Anywhere” fits comfortably a...
06/30/2025

At only eight measures, two verses, and tied for the shortest hymn in the hymnal, “Anytime, Anywhere” fits comfortably and fully on our page! Its power lies in its approachability in both simplicity and length, and the dynamic message it shares - that we can pray anytime, anywhere. And that we can receive answers anytime, anywhere, too. Episode 4 with songwriter, Angie Killian, out now.

After taking a hiatus from sharing new episodes, due to deliberations with the Church to see if our podcast could roll i...
06/30/2025

After taking a hiatus from sharing new episodes, due to deliberations with the Church to see if our podcast could roll into their “About the Hymns” project, followed by a choice to stay separate and rename the podcast instead, we have finally released our fourth episode of Latter-day Hymn Stories!

Our good friend, Angie Killian, sat down with us and shared her story of how her viral, beloved song, “My Own Sacred Grove,” paved the way for the selection of one of her shortest and simplest songs yet, “Anytime, Anywhere,” which adapts the message of prayer and revelation found in “My Own Sacred Grove,” to some of our youngest singers. You will love this candid and joyful discussion with Angie. Episode 4 out now.

How have you taught your children about the power of the Savior’s Atonement? Do you use music to teach? ...
06/30/2025

How have you taught your children about the power of the Savior’s Atonement? Do you use music to teach?

A Church Music Committee member shared this wonderful sentiment about Melanie Hoffman’s song “Gethsemane,” once it offic...
06/30/2025

A Church Music Committee member shared this wonderful sentiment about Melanie Hoffman’s song “Gethsemane,” once it officially became a new hymn in our Hymns – for Home and Church Hymnal by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Melanie and Roger Hoffman have spent a lifetime petitioning the Lord for inspiration and guidance as they sought to crea...
06/30/2025

Melanie and Roger Hoffman have spent a lifetime petitioning the Lord for inspiration and guidance as they sought to create works that would be acceptable to him. Their advice to “choose to be chosen” is invaluable guidance for all Christian songwriters and creatives.

After recounting her experience visiting the Garden Tomb, where crowds of Christians were singing to their Savior, Melan...
06/30/2025

After recounting her experience visiting the Garden Tomb, where crowds of Christians were singing to their Savior, Melanie Hoffman shares this scriptural insight. Music is indeed power. Link to episode 3 of Latter-day Hymn Stories in comments.

Despite a stable job and good health insurance, Melanie Hoffman and her husband, Roger, began feeling the need to make a...
06/30/2025

Despite a stable job and good health insurance, Melanie Hoffman and her husband, Roger, began feeling the need to make a change. That trusting discipleship led them into the creative wilderness. Hear how the Lord sustained them during this challenging time in her Latter-day Hymn Stories episode.

To prepare “Gethsemane” for inclusion in our new hymnal, the sheet music was reduced to only two pages by removing the i...
06/30/2025

To prepare “Gethsemane” for inclusion in our new hymnal, the sheet music was reduced to only two pages by removing the intro and ending. The lyrics, however, stayed much the same, including the treasured bridge and the final line that emphasizes the relevance of our Savior’s gift of the Atonement to us today. Hear more about this Church review process in Melanie Hoffman’s episode of Latter-day Hymn Stories.

Our interview with Melanie Hoffman on her song, “Gethsemane,” releases this Wed, Dec 11 at 12pm! Hear her story of how s...
06/30/2025

Our interview with Melanie Hoffman on her song, “Gethsemane,” releases this Wed, Dec 11 at 12pm! Hear her story of how she unexpectedly started songwriting and of the inspiration she received that ultimately became a song loved by children (and grown-ups!) throughout the world.

Has Annette Dickman’s sacrament hymn, “Bread of Life, Living Water,” touched your heart? After listening to her episode ...
06/30/2025

Has Annette Dickman’s sacrament hymn, “Bread of Life, Living Water,” touched your heart? After listening to her episode of Latter-day Hymn Stories, how will you approach the sacrament to be closer to Him?

In her episode of Latter-day Hymn Stories, Annette shares how the Atonement works in our lives by clarifying this Book o...
06/30/2025

In her episode of Latter-day Hymn Stories, Annette shares how the Atonement works in our lives by clarifying this Book of Mormon statement by King Lamoni as “I will give Thee all my sins.” How has handing the Savior your sins changed you?

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