Every Temple Podcast

Toni Gaines and Janelle Hillyer
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has over 300 announced temples around the world, we believe each one has a story. Come with us as we explore the history and people of these houses of the Lord.

  1. 6d ago

    Guayaquil Ecuador Temple

    The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple was a very long time coming, announced in 1982 it wasn't fully completed and dedicated until 1999! It is a beautiful building for the grateful saints in Ecuador. Listen along as we tell stories of faith and action in this most recent episode!Announcement: 31 March 1982Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 August 1996 by Richard G. ScottPublic Open House: 23 June–17 July 1999 | 24 daysDedication: 1–2 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 6.2 acres | 2.5 hectaresExterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa BrancaArchitectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,000 square feet | 4,181 square metersElevation: 58 feet | 18 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

  2. Sep 24

    Bogota Colombia Temple

    The Bogota Colombia Temple took an astonishing 15 years from announcement to dedication! But the members took it in stride, continuing to visit their nearest temple (Lima Peru - 5-6 day trip), doing their Family History, and praying and fasting for the temple as it encountered bureaucratic friction.The temple is beautiful and beloved by the members in Colombia! We can't wait to tell you more about it in this episode of the Every Temple Podcast! Announcement:  7 April 1984 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  26 June 1993 by William R. Bradford Public Open House:  27 March–18 April 1999  |  22 days Dedication:  24–26 April 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  3.71 acres  |  1.5 hectares Exterior Finish:  Brazilian granite, Asa Branca Architectural Features:  Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  53,500 square feet  |  4,970 square meters Height:  124 feet  |  37.8 meters Elevation:  8,371 feet  |  2,552 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

  3. Sep 16

    Madrid Spain Temple

    The Madrid Spain Temple is a gorgeous white standout - much like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the mostly Catholic country of Spain! It is a large temple with unique architecture and beautiful landscaping. The members of the church in Spain are thrilled to have a temple in their midst, and it is well used and well loved.Announcement: 4 April 1993Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 11 June 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House: 20 February–13 March 1999 | 21 daysDedication: 19–21 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 3.5 acres | 1.4 hectaresExterior Finish: Italian Carrara MarbleArchitectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,800 square feet | 4,255 square metersElevation: 2,236 feet | 682 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofeurope⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #Madridspain

  4. Sep 9

    Colonia Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Temple

    What a joy it was to learn about this temple and the people serving in Colonia Juarez! This is the smallest temple in the church! (6,800 sq ft) and it is the location where President Hinckley came up with the idea for the small temples. He said they would serve area where membership was small - and likely to stay that way - and that describes the Mexico colonies perfectly. The Church sent families and missionaries to northern Mexico in 1885 to find a place for a settlement, eventually 8 colonies were established and these pioneers worked very hard to make the desert blossom as a rose. After a revolution in Mexico, only 2 colonies survived, but they are building strong testimonies there. A disproportionate number of General Authorities come from the colonies, it must be a very special, faithful place to live.Announcement: 4 October 1997Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 7 March 1998 by Eran A. CallPublic Open House: 25–27 February 1999 | 2 daysDedication: 6–7 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2.56 acres | 1.0 hectaresExterior Finish: Gleaming white marbleArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: One instruction room and one sealing room, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 6,800 square feet | 632 square metersElevation: 5,108 feet | 1,557 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofMexico⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschristoflatter-daysaints⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

  5. Sep 2

    Anchorage Alaska Temple

    The Anchorage Alaska Temple is the 2nd small temple, built quickly in 1998, and dedicated in 1999, it serves all the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Alaska. Originally 6,800 sq ft, within 4 years it already needed expansion to 11,900 sq ft. And now they are building an entirely new temple next to this one that will be 30,000 sq ft! The members of the church love serving in the temple! The new temple will open in June 2027. Announcement: 4 October 1997 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 17 April 1998 by F. Melvin Hammond Public Open House: 29–31 December 1998 | 2 days Dedication: 9–10 January 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House: 27–31 January 2004 | 4 days Rededication: 8 February 2004 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House: 13–29 May 2027 | 16 days Rededication: 13 June 2027Site: 5.4 acres | 2.2 hectares Architectural Features: Single attached central tower with a pyramid roof Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area: 30,000 square feet | 2,787 square meters Elevation: 193 feet | 59 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

  6. Jun 10

    Monticello Utah Temple

    The Monticello Utah temple is the first of a new generation, President Hinckley announced in October 1997 the plan to flood the earth with small temples that could be built quickly and efficiently with all the necessary rooms and ordinances. This is a huge blessing to members living far from big cities and big temples. The Monticello temple was busy from the beginning, in the first 3 months almost 60 thousand ordinances were completed, and the temple was enlarged from 7,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft. Announcement:  4 October 1997 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  17 November 1997 by Ben B. Banks Public Open House:  16–18 July 1998  |  2 days Dedication:  26–27 July 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  2–9 November 2002  |  7 days Rededication:  17 November 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  1.33 acres  |  0.5 hectares Exterior Finish:  Turkish off-white marble Architectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  11,225 square feet  |  1,043 square meters Originally 7,000 sq ft Height:  66 feet  |  20.1 meters Elevation:  7,098 feet  |  2,164 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

  7. Jun 3

    Preston England Temple

    The Preston England Temple holds a significant place in the hearts of many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With a rich history dating back to the early days of the church's missionary work in Great Britain, and the oldest continuously functioning church unit! In this episode, we will explore the history of the Preston England Temple, its unique features, and the impact it has on the local community. Announcement:  19 October 1992Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  12 June 1994 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  16–30 May 1998  |  14 daysDedication:  7–10 June 1998 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  15 acres  |  6.1 hectaresExterior Finish:  Olympia white granite from Italy (Sardinia)Architectural Features:  Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  69,630 square feet  |  6,469 square metersHeight:  159 feet  |  48.5 metersElevation:  361 feet  |  110 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

  8. May 27

    Vernal Utah Temple

    The Vernal Temple is totally unique! The temple is build in the renovated Vernal Tabernacle! It is a wonderful use of the space and preserves the beautiful and historic building that so many love. There are lots of miracles about the building of this temple, and we learned about the history of tabernacles as well! Announcement:  13 February 1994 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  13 May 1995 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  11–25 October 1997  |  14 days Dedication:  2–4 November 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  1.6 acres  |  0.6 hectares Exterior Finish:  Face brick Architectural Features:  Two attached end towers with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  38,771 square feet  |  3,602 square meters Height:  98 feet  |  29.9 meters Elevation:  5,358 feet  |  1,633 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has over 300 announced temples around the world, we believe each one has a story. Come with us as we explore the history and people of these houses of the Lord.

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  • Creator
    Toni Gaines and Janelle Hillyer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
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    © Toni Gaines and Janelle Hillyer
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