Knowing Hymn – Episode 48“I Know That My Savior Loves Me”

In this episode of Knowing Hymn, Steve and Angi explore the beloved Primary hymn "I Know That My Savior Loves Me" (Hymn 1014 in Hymns—For Home and Church), with music by Tami J. Creamer and lyrics by Derena A. Bell.

Inspired by the Savior's visit to the Nephite children in 3 Nephi 17, this hymn beautifully connects that sacred event to our own lives today. Steve and Angi discuss the hymn's origins, the scriptural account that inspired it, and the comforting truth that although we cannot physically see the Savior, we can still feel His love through the Holy Ghost, our families, teachers, and everyday experiences.

Throughout the episode, they share personal stories of feeling the Savior's love during difficult moments, reflect on the influence of faithful parents and teachers, and bear testimony that Jesus Christ lives and knows each of us personally.

• The story behind "I Know That My Savior Loves Me"

• Tami Creamer's inspiration from 3 Nephi 17

• How the hymn became a Church music competition winner

• Its journey into the Primary songbook and Hymns—For Home and Church

• Why 3 Nephi 17 is one of the most tender chapters in scripture

• Feeling the Savior's love through family, leaders, and teachers

• Personal experiences of being strengthened by Jesus Christ

• The power of bearing testimony through music

"I Know That My Savior Loves Me" (Hymn 1014)
Music by Tami J. Creamer
Lyrics by Derena A. Bell

• 3 Nephi 17:11–24

• John 21:15–17 (referenced in discussion of Christ's love for His children)

• Jesus Christ's love for children

• The ministry of Christ among the Nephites

• Testimony through music

• Feeling the Savior's love

• Parents and teachers as spiritual guides

• Holy places in everyday life

• Faith, discipleship, and following Jesus Christ

• The influence of righteous examples

Tami Creamer composed the music after being inspired by the Savior's visit to the children in 3 Nephi 17. She later invited lyricist Derena Bell to help shape the text so that it would connect Christ's ministry among the Nephites with the experiences of children today. After winning first place in a Church music competition in 2001, the hymn was published in The Friend magazine in 2002, became a beloved Primary song, served as the 2015 Primary theme song, and is now included in Hymns—For Home and Church.

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We'd love to hear from you! When have you felt wrapped in the Savior's love? We'd love to hear your experiences and what this hymn means to you.

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During our interview with Angie Killian, she mentioned this piece, My Own Sacred Grove. Steve shares a recording of this piece (with permission), and then a flute-piano duet arrangement of the same song.

Sheet music for My Own Sacred Grove: https://www.angiekillian.com/my-own-sacred-grove

Sheet music for Steve's flute/piano duet: https://sdcompose.weebly.com/store/p61/My-Own-Sacred-Grove.html#/

Knowing Hymn – Episode 47“Anytime, Anywhere” with Special Guest Angie Killian

In this special episode of Knowing Hymn, Steve and Angi welcome songwriter and hymnwriter Angie Killian to discuss her beloved hymn “Anytime, Anywhere” (Hymn 1012 in Hymns—For Home and Church).

Angie shares the story behind the hymn's creation, explaining how it began as a simple song for children and eventually found its way into the Church's new hymnbook. Together, they explore the hymn's central message that prayer and divine guidance are available to all of God's children, no matter where they are or what circumstances they face.

Throughout the conversation, Angie reflects on her journey as a songwriter, her desire to help children develop a relationship with Heavenly Father, and the inspiration she finds in the Savior's teachings. Steve and Angi also discuss scriptural teachings on prayer, the influence of the Holy Ghost, and the importance of finding sacred moments amid the noise and distractions of everyday life.

• Angie Killian's journey into songwriting

• The story behind “Anytime, Anywhere”

• How the hymn grew from a children's song into a congregational favorite

• Teaching children to pray and seek spiritual guidance

• The Savior's teachings on personal prayer

• Finding sacred spaces in a noisy world

• The role of the Holy Ghost in guiding our lives

• The power of simple, childlike faith

• Hearing hymns sung around the world

• A memorable story involving children, music, and an unexpected audience of cows

“Anytime, Anywhere” (Hymn 1012)
Words and music by Angie Killian

• Matthew 6:5–6

• 3 Nephi 18:15–21

• Doctrine and Covenants 88:63

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17

• James 1:5

Steve references the 1835 hymnbook compiled under the direction of Emma Smith.

1835 Collection of Sacred Hymns:
https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/collection-of-sacred-hymns-1835/7

• Prayer

• Personal revelation

• The Holy Ghost

• Teaching faith to children

• Finding peace amid life's distractions

• Worship in daily life

• Trust in Heavenly Father

• The simplicity of the gospel

• Jesus Christ as our example in prayer

Angie Killian is a Christian songwriter, author, and speaker whose music has touched millions of listeners around the world. Her songs focus on faith in Jesus Christ and are sung in homes, churches, and congregations across the globe. “Anytime, Anywhere” was recently added to Hymns—For Home and Church as hymn number 1012.

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Website: knowinghymn.weebly.com

We'd love to hear from you! What experiences have helped you learn that you can pray anytime and anywhere? Share your thoughts with us by email or through our website.

Thank you for listening, and join us next time as we sing our way to Knowing Him.

Knowing Hymn – Episode 46“My Covenants”

In this episode of Knowing Hymn, Steve and Angi explore “My Covenants” (Hymn 1023 in Hymns—For Home and Church), with words and music by Hanna Josephine Saffer.

Originally written for children, this simple yet profound hymn teaches one of the central principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ: the importance of making and keeping covenants with God. Steve and Angi discuss how covenants connect us to Jesus Christ, strengthen us through the power of the Holy Ghost, and provide guidance throughout our lives.

Together, they explore the promises we make at baptism, the blessings of covenant living, and how temple covenants build upon the covenant path. Through scripture, personal experiences, and doctrinal discussion, they reflect on how keeping our covenants helps us draw closer to the Savior and become more like Him.

• The story behind “My Covenants”

• Hanna Josephine Saffer's inspiration for writing the hymn

• Why covenants are central to God's plan

• The covenant path and daily discipleship

• Baptismal covenants and their promises

• The role of the Holy Ghost in covenant keeping

• How covenants strengthen us during life's challenges

• Temple covenants and the blessings they bring

• Becoming heirs to the promises made to Abraham

• Teaching children the importance of covenants

“My Covenants” (Hymn 1023)
Words and music by Hanna Josephine Saffer

• Mosiah 18:8–10

• Doctrine and Covenants 82:10

• Galatians 3:27–29

• Abraham 2:9–11

• John 14:26–27

• Doctrine and Covenants 84:20–21

• Covenants and discipleship

• Following Jesus Christ

• The covenant path

• Baptism and confirmation

• The companionship of the Holy Ghost

• Temple worship

• The Abrahamic covenant

• Spiritual growth through obedience

• God's promises to His children

• Daily covenant living

Hanna Josephine Saffer wrote "My Covenants" to help children understand the importance of covenant keeping in a simple, memorable way. The hymn teaches that following Jesus Christ, obeying His commandments, and relying on the Holy Ghost are all part of living faithfully on the covenant path. Though written with children in mind, its message speaks to disciples of all ages.

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We'd love to hear from you! What blessings have come into your life through making and keeping covenants with God? Share your thoughts with us by email or through our website.

Thank you for listening, and join us next time as we sing our way to Knowing Him.

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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If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, your favorite pioneer stories, or an experience when you had to move forward with faith before knowing what the future would hold.

Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we sing our way to knowing Him.

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After a 2½-year break, Steve and Angi are back for a brand-new season of Knowing Hymn! In this episode, they explore one of the newest hymns from Hymns—For Home and Church: “The Power of the Holy Ghost” by Delys Waite Snyder.

Together, they discuss the doctrine and inspiration behind the hymn, the role of the Holy Ghost in our daily lives, and the powerful scriptural themes woven throughout the text. Along the way, they reflect on personal experiences with guidance, comfort, testimony, repentance, and learning to “speak with the tongue of angels.”

This episode also includes a full performance of the hymn.

• Returning to Knowing Hymn after 2½ years

• Thoughts on the new Hymns—For Home and Church collection

• Favorite newly released hymns

• The story behind “The Power of the Holy Ghost”

• The influence of the Holy Ghost in times of trial

• Speaking with “the tongue of angels”

• The Holy Ghost as Comforter, teacher, and guide

• Singing the hymn together

Hymn 1055 – “The Power of the Holy Ghost”
Words and music by Delys Waite Snyder

• 2 Nephi 32:2–3

• Mosiah 4:3

• Mosiah 5:2

• John 14:16–17

• John 14:26–27

• President Wilford Woodruff on the gift of the Holy Ghost

• President Henry B. Eyring (April 2015 General Conference)

• Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Tongue of Angels” (April 2007 General Conference)

• Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

• Faith in Every Footstep

• It Is Well with My Soul

• His Eye Is on the Sparrow

• Were You There?

• This Little Light of Mine

• Gethsemane

• Holy Places

• Anytime, Anywhere

• I Know That My Savior Loves Me

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If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts, favorite hymns, or suggestions for future episodes.

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #87, God is Love with text by Thomas R Taylor and music by Thomas C Griggs. Learn about this wonderful hymn full of nature and love. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in 1, 2, and 3 John. Join us as we discuss finding God’s love in the world around us.  

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #228, You Can Make the Pathway Bright with text by Helen Silcott Dungan and music by James Dungan. Learn about this husband/wife team that created this hymn of inspiration. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in 1 and 2 Peter. Join us as we discuss finding joy in the midst of adversity.

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #26, Joseph Smith’s First Prayer with text by George Manwaring and music by Sylvanus Billings Pond and adapted by A.C. Smyth. Learn about this wonderful hymn that celebrates the beginning of the restoration of the gospel in the latter days. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in James. Join us as we discuss letting our faith compel us to action.

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #128, When Faith Endures with text by Naomi W. Randall and music by Stephen M. Jones. Learn how this beautiful hymn of faith was constructed out of the faith of these two faithful saints. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in Hebrews 7-13. Join us as we discuss great examples of faith throughout the scriptures.

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Check out Steve’s other podcast, Moveable Do, where he interviews living composers about their lives, their musical journeys, and, of course, their music.