Every Temple Podcast

Toni Gaines and Janelle Hillyer
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Christianity
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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. 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

    32 min

  2. 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

    39 min

  3. 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

    43 min

  4. May 20

    St Louis Missouri Temple

    The St Louis Missouri Temple was enthusiastically welcomed by the city! We love to see how eager everyone in the community was to welcome this House of the Lord to their area. In 1844 as the saints fled persecution in western Missouri, they found refuge in St Louis where they were met with kindness and compassion. Listen to the full episode to find out how nerds and pixy stix fit into the story! Announcement:  29 December 1990 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  30 October 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  26 April–24 May 1997  |  28 days Dedication:  1–5 June 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  14 acres  |  5.7 hectares Exterior Finish:  Cast stone and Bethal white granite with thermal finish Architectural Features:  Single attached end tower with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  58,749 square feet  |  5,458 square meters Height:  150 feet  |  45.7 meters Elevation:  581 feet  |  177 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #stlouistemple

    35 min

  5. May 13

    Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple

    The Mount Timpanogos Temple is very special to us, so this is a special episode! We have our friend Sarah to talk with us about how this temple came to be, what it's doing now, and where it will be in the future. It's a lovely large temple, and extremely busy these days. We are so grateful to have it in our midst and love to see the temple. Announcement:  3 October 1992Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  9 October 1993 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  6 August–21 September 1996  |  46 daysDedication:  13–19 October 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  16.7 acres  |  6.8 hectaresExterior Finish:  Sierra white granite clad temple with art glass windows and bronze doorsArchitectural Features:  Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  107,240 square feet  |  9,963 square metersHeight:  190 feet  |  57.9 metersElevation:  4,764 feet  |  1,452 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #mounttimpanogostemple

    1h 2m

  6. May 6

    Hong Kong China Temple

    The Hong Kong China Temple has an amazing story! President Hinckley was very aware of the members in that area of the world and wanted to get a temple built before the Chinese Government took back control of Hong Kong, so he worked very hard and was inspired to build the temple where it is. It is also extremely beautiful, we are grateful to have pictures of the inside because it recently underwent renovation. Check out the pictures and enjoy this episode! Announcement:  3 October 1992Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  22 January 1994 by John K. CarmackPublic Open House:  7–21 May 1996  |  14 daysDedication:  26–27 May 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  23–29 May 2022  |  6 daysRededication:  19 June 2022 by Gerrit W. GongSite:  0.31 acres  |  0.1 hectaresExterior Finish:  Giallo Ornamental and Sunset Gold stoneArchitectural Features:  Inspired by Hong Kong colonial architectureOrdinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  51,921 square feet  |  4,824 square metersElevation:  102 feet  |  31 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #hongkongtemple #ldspodcast

    43 min

  7. Apr 29

    Bountiful Utah Temple

    Way up on the mountain north of Salt Lake, the Bountiful Utah Temple glows, a landmark visible throughout the valley. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced it's plan to build a temple here in 1990, and the open house began in November of 1994 - the weather did not always cooperate at this wintry event. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Announcement:  2 February 1990Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  2 May 1992 by Ezra Taft BensonPublic Open House:  4 November–17 December 1994  |  43 daysDedication:  8–14 January 1995 by Howard W. HunterSite:  9 acres  |  3.6 hectaresExterior Finish:  Bethel white graniteArchitectural Features:  Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  104,000 square feet  |  9,662 square metersHeight:  176 feet  |  53.6 metersElevation:  5,160 feet  |  1,573 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #bountifultemple #templesofutah

    35 min

  8. Apr 22

    Orlando Florida Temple

    It's time for some Behind-The-Scenes action in this episode of the podcast, we have Very Special Guest: Bob -Janelle's husband to talk with us about the Orlando Florida Temple and some of the inner workings that we would never know. And he really scratches the itch of the engineers hoping to learn more. So come with us as we discuss this beautiful temple that is currently undergoing some renovation. Announcement:  17 February 1990Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  20 June 1992 by James E. FaustPublic Open House:  10–30 September 1994  |  20 daysDedication:  9–11 October 1994 by Howard W. HunterSite:  13 acres  |  5.3 hectaresExterior Finish:  White precast concrete with marble chipsArchitectural Features:  Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, five sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  70,000 square feet  |  6,503 square metersElevation:  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

    45 min
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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
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Toni Gaines and Janelle Hillyer
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    Every Temple Podcast

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