Join our conversation with Melanie Hoffman, lyricist and songwriter of "Gethsemane," to hear the faith-filled events and personal backstory that led to the creation of a song loved by children (and grown-ups!) worldwide. Hear how her life took a turn when she married her future arranging partner, Roger Hoffman, and how a walk into the creative wilderness (led only by the spirit), an unexpected opportunity to become a songwriter, a personal journey through the Holy Land and the Garden itself, and a sincere desire to create musical works for the Lord, resulted in this simple, yet profoundly doctrinal, children's song about the Savior's Atonement.Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel.youtube.com/@latterdayhymnstoriesSHOW NOTES00:00 – Podcast Intro00:32 – Welcome01:37 – Guitar Chords & Art03:05 – BYU & Meeting Roger05:34 – Divine Discontent06:32 – Struggling Financially07:32 – An Unexpected Opportunity09:08 – Scripture Scouts10:03 – Onward to More Projects11:35 – The Value of Courage12:51 – Depending Upon Inspiration15:04 – Stories of Jesus16:50 – Jesus Loves Me18:20 – The Bridge19:30 – The Message & Meaning20:40 – Kids Need to Know21:20 – And Grown-ups22:10 – The Holy Land23:49 – The Garden Tomb25:23 – Can I Sing Gethsemane?26:33 – Takes Off on YouTube27:38 – Published in The Friend28:40 – The Review Process30:32 – Adopted by Other Faiths32:31 – Now It's Everyone's Song33:52 – Choose to Be Chosen35:27 – Gethsemane36:44 – Podcast OutroOther Music by MelanieSee other songs written or arranged by Melanie and Roger Hoffman on their website at hoffmanhouse.comFollow UsYouTube: youtube.com/@latterdayhymnstoriesInstagram: instagram.com/latterdayhymnstoriesFacebook: facebook.com/latterdayhymnstoriesFB Group: facebook.com/group/latterdayhymnstoriesWebsite: latterdayhymnstories.org Support UsBy purchasing our merch and joining our monthly membership on Patreon.Merch Shop: latterdayhymnstories.orgPatreon: patreon.com/latterdayhymnstoriesDisclaimerLatter-day Hymn Stories is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views, opinions, and thoughts of our host and guests are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Church.

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