The power of Primary music, with Sister Kathleen F. Kelly and Ryan Eggett

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of Primary music on teaching the gospel and strengthening testimony.

  President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  has taught, "The singing of hymns is one of the best ways to learn the doctrine of the restored gospel." As new songs are added to “ Hymns for Home and Church ,” including music written for Primary children, that teaching and testifying power is evident for people of all ages. In this episode of the Church News podcast, Sister Kathleen F. Kelly of the Primary general advisory council and  Ryan Eggett , a music manager in the Church's Priesthood and Family Department, join Church News  reporter Mary Richards . Together, they talk about the  power of sacred music to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ as well as strengthen and fortify testimony. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen , editor of the Church News , and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn…

People in this episode

Host: Mary Richards

Guests: Sister Kathleen F. Kelly, Ryan Eggett

Topics covered

• Primary music
• sacred music
• teaching gospel
• testimony
• Latter-day Saints

Keywords

• Primary music
• sacred music
• gospel teaching
• testimony
• Latter-day Saints

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church News, Priesthood and Family Department, Hymns for Home and Church

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