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Every Temple Podcast
Author: Toni Gaines
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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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In the heart of Chicago lies a sacred sanctuary that has inspired countless individuals and families. The Chicago Illinois Temple, a beacon of hope and faith, stands as a testament to the dedication of the Latter-day Saints community. In this episode we have a special guest! Our friend Kristin joined us to share her experience as a youth in that area when the temple was built and dedicated! We delve into the rich history and personal stories surrounding this temple, as shared in a recent episode of the Every Temple podcast.Announcement: 1 April 1981Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 13 August 1983 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House: 15 July–3 August 1985 | 19 daysDedication: 9–13 August 1985 by Gordon B. HinckleyRededication: 8 October 1989 by Gordon B. Hinckley (addition only)Site: 13 acres | 5.3 hectaresExterior Finish: Granite with gray slate roofArchitectural Features: Six detached spires with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Five instruction rooms, three sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 37,062 square feet | 3,443 square metersHeight: 112 feet | 34.1 metersElevation: 685 feet | 209 meters
The Stockholm Sweden Temple isn’t just a building; it’s a landmark of hope and connection! 💖 Join us as we explore the rich history behind its establishment and the incredible stories of those who found faith within its walls. What’s your favorite temple memory? Share it below! 👇 #StockholmTemple #FaithJourney #Community #LDS #EveryTemple #Hope #SpiritualAwakening #TempleHistory #ChurchOfJesusChrist
The story of the Freiberg Germany Temple is full of miracles! Built during the Cold War in East Germany, it was an answer to the fervent prayers of the church members and church leadership. The blessings of the temple were brought to them in the most unlikely of circumstances!
Guatemala City is a busy place, but in one stunning white building, there is peace. President Hinckley also blessed the people and the country with peace after years of turmoil and revolution. Find out more in this episode!#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #ldspodcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #spencerwkimball #gordonbhinckley #thomassmonson #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #guatemala #guatemalansaints #guatemalatemple
The Taipei Taiwan Temple stands as a beacon of faith and dedication, reflecting the rich history and cultural significance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Taiwan. In this episode, we will delve into the fascinating history of this temple, highlighting key milestones and personal stories that illustrate the resilience and commitment of the Taiwanese members of the church.#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #ldspodcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #spencerwkimball #gordonbhinckley #thomassmonson #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #worldwidechurch #gatheringisrael #beaconsoflight #ensigntothenations #BookOfMormon #TaiwanSaints #TaipeiTemple #EveryTemplePodcast #LDS #Faith #Inspiration #ScriptureStudy #HardWork #Dedication
Dive into the heartwarming stories of the Dallas Texas Temple! It’s where our special guest Natasha found love and community, and it’s more than just a building—it's a place of light. What's your favorite memory of your temple? Share with us! #churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #ldspodcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #spencerwkimball #gordonbhinckley #thomassmonson #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #worldwidechurch #gatheringisrael #beaconsoflight #ensigntothenations #dallastemple #ldstexans #dallasldstemple
The Manila Philippines Temple is a site of miracles! This temple stands not just as a place of worship but also as a symbol of resilience and faith for many in the Philippines, particularly during challenging times.#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #ldspodcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #spencerwkimball #gordonbhinckley #thomassmonson #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #worldwidechurch #gatheringisrael #beaconsoflight #ensigntothenations #ManilaPhilippines #LDSinManila #LDSfilipinos
The Sydney Australia Temple is a lovely symbol of the faith and good works of the believers of Christ in Australia. Listen with us as we discuss unconventional missionary work, miracles, and of course, the temple.#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #Sydneyaustralia #sydneyaustraliatemple #ldsaustralia
The Boise Idaho Temple is beautiful! It is the first of a new kind of architecture, the tent style. The city of Boise is located in Treasure Valley - so I have proposed some temple nicknames that might go along with that. Tune in to find out!#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #boiseidaho #boisetemple
Mexico City is a huge metropolis, and is also home to the largest temple outside of the U.S.! It also has one of 5 Moroni statues that show him carrying plates. The church is Mexico has always been very strong, and we can see by the number of temples built and announced there that the members are a temple going people. #churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #mexicocity #mexicocitytemple #mexicanlds
There’s so much to learn about the Papeete Tahiti Temple! From the intrepid missionaries that traveled there in the 1840’s to the confusing government strike on the day of the renovation open house. Help us answer the questions like: why is the roof blue? and what is a carbuncle? Please join us for another amazing episode of the Every Temple Podcast!#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #Papeetetemple #tahititemple
The Santiago Chile Temple was announced just 24 years after the Chilean mission was established. Church growth has been extremely fast and abundant in this lovely country. When the Chile Mission was organized in 1956, the country had just over 600 members. In less than two decades, there were four missions and nearly 100,000 members. By the year 2000, there were over half a million Latter-day Saints in Chile, more than 3 percent of Chile’s population. This was the highest proportion anywhere in Latin America. #churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #santiagochile #Santiagotemple
This is a special pre-General Conference episode of the Every Temple Podcast where we talk to our friend Olivia about her educated guesses for where new temples may be announced at the October 2025 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you have any guesses please add them in the comments on Spotify or on our Instagram and Facebook pages!We will meet up with Olivia after conference to review what she got right and what she thinks about the temples that are announced!
The Nuku’alofa Tonga Temple is an answer to prayer! The temple was announced in 1980, and when the people heard it, they wept. The members there were so willing to sacrifice to get to their nearest temple, they sold everything they could to travel to Hawaii or New Zealand. Since this temple opened, it has been well-used, and well-loved.#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson
The Apia Samoa temple was the 3rd temple dedicated in the Pacific Islands. It was a very busy building, always full of patrons. It was closed for renovations in 2003 and unfortunately the building suffered a devastating fire. Rebuilding efforts started immediately, and the only thing that survived the fire was the statue of the Angel Moroni, it was refurbished and used on the rebuilt temple. #churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #Samoa #apiasamoa #polynesiansaints
The Atlanta Georgia Temple is one full of firsts! It’s hard to believe when it’s the 23rd episode, that we still have some firsts. This temple was the smaller size temple to get a Moroni statue, and after this it became the norm to have a Moroni on every temple for the next 30 years! It is also the first temple that President Gordon B Hinckley dedicated (he went on to dedicate/rededicate 89 temples!!)#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #atlantageorgia #templehistory
The construction of the Jordan River Utah Temple and its maintenance costs for many years were funded entirely by monetary donations from local members. The temple site was likewise gifted to the Church.Announcement: 3 February 1978Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 9 June 1979 by Spencer W. KimballDedication: 16–20 November 1981 by Marion G. RomneyRededication: 20 May 2018 by Henry B. EyringSite: 15 acres | 6.1 hectaresArchitectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Six instruction rooms (seat 175 each), sixteen sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 148,236 square feet | 13,772 square metersHeight: 219 feet | 66.8 meters#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson
The First Presidency of the Church — Church President Spencer W. Kimball; President N. Eldon Tanner, first counselor; and President Marion G. Romney, second counselor — announced plans to build a temple in Seattle, Washington, to a group of Latter-day Saints in the Seattle area on Nov. 15, 1975.Saints had been waiting for this for so long, that many already had temple funds set aside to help with the construction, so they knew as soon as it was announced, donations were pouring in. 3.2 million raised by members from Alaska to oregon, 11 million dollar total costBecause the Seattle Washington Temple would be situated near the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue. When the airfield closed in 1983, the light was permanently shut off and later removed.Announcement: 15 November 1975Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 27 May 1978 by Marion G. RomneyPublic Open House: 7 October–8 November 1980Dedication: 17–21 November 1980 by Spencer W. KimballSite: 23.5 acres | 9.5 hectaresOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms, twelve sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 110,000 square feet | 10,219 square metersHeight: 179 feet | 54.6 metersElevation: 412 feet | 126 meters#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson
The Tokyo Japan Temple was announced to a very grateful crowd of Japanese members at an area conference in 1975. Despite the mission being closed for 24 years in the middle of the 20th century, missionary work was very successful after the war, and membership shot up from 8,000 to 50,000 very quickly by the time the temple was dedicated.The recent renovation (2017-2022) beautified the interior and exterior of the building with culturally relevant patterns, and materials. Two stone lanterns sit on the grounds representing guides for spirits on their way.Listen along to the episode to hear Janelle’s experience at this beautiful temple!Announcement: 9 August 1975Construction Commencement: 10 April 1978 (no groundbreaking ceremony)Dedication: 27–29 October 1980 by Spencer W. KimballRededication: 3 July 2022 by Henry B. EyringSite: 1.22 acres | 0.5 hectaresArchitectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue added in 2004Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, five sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: Originally 52,590 sq ft 53,997 square feet | 5,016 square metersHeight: 178 feet 4 inches | 54.4 meters#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson
The Sao Paulo Brazil Temple is the first temple built in South America, President Kimball announced that there would be a temple built there at the beginning of an area conference. Church members were so excited they donated and sacrificed a lot to contribute to the construction, some even volunteered to make over 50,000 cement blocks for the exterior. The motto for the city is "I am not led, I lead" which is just fantastic. listen along with us as we talk (with a special guest) about the history of the temple in Sao Paulo!Announcement: 1 March 1975Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 20 March 1976 by James E. FaustPublic Open House: September 1978Dedication: 30 October–2 November 1978 by Spencer W. KimballPublic Open House: 17 January–14 February 2004Rededication: 22 February 2004 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 1.85 acres | 0.7 hectaresOrdinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, four sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:Originally 51, 279 sqft 59,246?? 55K square feet | 5,504 square metersHeight: 101 feet | 30.8 meters#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #podcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #podcast #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson




