In this episode of Knowing Hymn, Steve and Angi explore one of the most beloved additions to Hymns—For Home and Church: “Faith in Every Footstep” by K. Newell Dayley.

Often associated with the 1997 Pioneer Sesquicentennial celebration, this hymn is much more than a pioneer anthem. Steve and Angi discuss the hymn's origins, its connections to Doctrine and Covenants 4, and the powerful message that discipleship requires faith, commitment, and trust in Jesus Christ—one step at a time.

Through scripture, personal stories, and reflections on pioneer heritage, they explore what it means to embark in the service of God, travel the covenant path, and exercise faith even when the road ahead is unclear.

This episode also includes a special surprise as Steve sings a verse of the hymn in Czech before they perform the hymn together.

• The story behind “Faith in Every Footstep”
• K. Newell Dayley's inspiration for writing the hymn
• Connections between the hymn and Doctrine and Covenants 4
• What it means to "embark in the service of God"
• The Restoration as the "marvelous work and a wonder"
• Pioneer faith and modern discipleship
• Personal experiences of following promptings and moving forward in faith
• Teaching faith to the next generation
• A special Czech-language performance segment
• Singing the hymn together

“Faith in Every Footstep”
Words and music by K. Newell Dayley

• Doctrine and Covenants 4
• Isaiah 29:14
• 1 Nephi 3:7
• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Account of Hannah in 1 Samuel
• King Benjamin's people and the rising generation in Mosiah

• Faith in Jesus Christ
• The covenant path
• The Restoration of the gospel
• Pioneer heritage
• Missionary work and discipleship
• Consecration and service
• Trusting God through uncertainty
• The importance of daily spiritual habits
• Passing faith to future generations

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