Knowing Hymn

By Knowing Hymn

Angi and Steve Danielson discuss the hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and share their feelings, insights, and reflections about how each one brings us all closer to Jesus Chris... more

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

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January 13, 2023 Ep. 15 - #309, As Sisters in Zion
As a nice pairing to last week's discussion, Angi leads a discussion about #309, As Siters in Zion, with text by Emily H. Woodmansee and music by Janice Kapp Perry. We learn about Emily's amazing journey across the plains while pulling her sister in a handcart and Janice's journey from sportswoman to world-respected composer. Angi also turns the tables on Steve and gives him a quiz about all things Janice Kapp Perry!
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34min
January 06, 2023 Ep. 14 - #319, Ye Elders of Israel
This week, Knowing Hymn visits one of Steve's favorites, #319 Ye Elders of Israel with words by Cyrus Wheelock and tune (possibly) by Thomas H. Bayly. Take a quiz about early missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, learn about Wheelock's last visit with Joseph Smith in Carthage Jail, and hear Steve sing a couple of Thomas Bayly hits from the 1840s.
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26min
January 03, 2023 Bonus - Ring Out, Wild Bells (SATB a cappella, arr. Steve Danielson)
Steve shares his arrangement of Ring Out, Wild Bells for SATB a cappella choir. Sheet music can be found at http://sacredsheetmusic.org/song/Ring_Out_Wild_Bells_SATB_by_Steve_Danielson
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December 30, 2022 Ep. 13 - #215, Ring Out, Wild Bells
Knowing Hymn takes on #215, Ring Out, Wild Bells with words by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and music by Crawford Gates. Learn about the friendships and tragedies that inspired both of these men to write this hymn. Learn about the amazing accomplishments of both Tennyson and Gates - both of them writing very young and having a lasting impact on the world.
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39min
December 23, 2022 Ep. 12 - #201, Joy to the World
Join us this week for another classic Christmas hymn (or is it?), Joy to the World with words by Isaac Watts, adapted by W.W. Phelps, and music by G. F. Handel, adapted by Lowell Mason. Hear about how the stars aligned for these four powerhouse creators to come together to bring us this hymn. Whether you are talking about Christ's first or second coming, this hymn should always be on your list!
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29min
December 20, 2022 Bonus - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (arr. Stephen Weatherford)
On this special bonus episode, Steve shares an arrangement of I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day written by his friend and colleague Stephen Weatherford, arranged for chorus, orchestra, and narrator. This recording is by the Ensign Symphony & Chorus in December 2018.
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14min
December 16, 2022 Ep. 11 - #214, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
This week on Knowing Hymn, Angi leads the discussion about hymn #214, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, with music by John Baptiste Calkin and words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Before you go see the movie, take a listen to learn about the background of this beloved Christmas hymn. Hear some other texts that have used the same tune, and learn about Steve's connection to Longfellow and the Song of Hiawatha.
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30min
December 09, 2022 Ep. 10 - #212, Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains
Ring in the season with the beloved Christmas hymn, #212 Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains - words and music by John M. Macfarlane. Written on a cold winter night in St. George, Utah, this hymn has spread to become a Christmas classic throughout the world. Listen and learn more about how and why this Christmas treasure was written.
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26min
December 02, 2022 Ep. 9 - #275, Men Are That They Might Have Joy
This week, we tackle a more unfamiliar hymn, #275 Men Are That They Might Have Joy. Pulling inspiration from 2 Nephi in Book of Mormon, this hymn was written by journalist and professor J. Marinus Jensen and composer and organist J.J. Keeler. Learn about the interesting connection between these two and dive into the scriptures that inspired this piece.
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25min
November 25, 2022 Ep. 8 - #92, For the Beauty of the Earth
As we pass through Thanksgiving and head to the holiday season 2022, we are talking about #92 For the Beauty of the Earth. We start with a quick quiz to test Angi's knowledge of the hymn. Then, we take a journey from a hymn in German to a Christmas carol to the version that we all know and love today. We even have a special visit from John Rutter (well...at least from his music).
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24min

FAQs about Knowing Hymn:

How many episodes does Knowing Hymn have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.