While in college, the spirit whispered to Sherrie Boren that she would one day write songs for the Church. Many years later, her children's song, "Holy Places," was selected for our new hymnal, "Hymns -- for Home and Church." Join our conversation with her to hear how a childhood concern planted the seed for this song, how a rigorous music review altered the message and character of the song, and how we can make our homes and hearts as holy as the temple and spread that holiness throughout the world.Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel.youtube.com/@latterdayhymnstoriesSHOW NOTES0:00 – Podcast Intro00:08 – Episode Teaser01:17 – Love of Primary Songs02:29 – Music as a Family05:11 – Childhood Pianist Expression06:10 – Piano Performance Major07:44 – A First Christmas Hymn08:18 – An Early Impression09:50 – A First Piano Arrangement12:05 – Why So Early?13:10 – Other Selected Church Music15:03 – Writing Holy Places17:02 – The Lyric Review18:08 – The Music Review20:56 – A Lesson in Humility22:30 – Why a Temple Theme?23:44 – The Temple as a Holy Place26:00 – The Home as a Holy Place27:31 – Our Heart as a Holy Place29:34 – The Whole Earth Holy, Clean, & New31:10 – A Holy Place & A Holy People33:14 – Our Offerings Make Us Holy34:44 – It’s Time to Start Preparing36:19 – Holy Places37:04 – Podcast OutroOther Music by SherrieSee other songs written by Sherrie Boren on her website, sherrieborenmusic.com, and via the Church website links below.Abide with Me (vocal solo) - bit.ly/abidewithme_sherrieborenHow Great the Wisdom and the Love (piano solo) - bit.ly/howgreatthewisdom_sherrieborenDear to the Heart of the Shepherd (new musical setting) - bit.ly/deartotheheart_sherrieborenThe Standard of Truth (SATB choir) - bit.ly/standardoftruth_sherrieborenFollow 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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