"Attributes such as humility, patience, respect for others and the ability not only to listen, but to listen to learn, combine to help us become teachable," observes Derrick Porter in "Music & the Spoken Word" for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Editor’s note: “The Spoken Word” is shared by Derrick Porter each Sunday during the weekly Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square broadcast. Please note: Reservations are needed to attend “Music & the Spoken Word” in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. May we learn to listen — and then listen to learn — trusting that as we do, we will discover the quiet rewards that come from being teachable. Tuning in …The “Music & the Spoken Word” broadcast is available on KSL-TV, KSL News Radio 1160AM/102.7FM, KSL.com, BYUtv, BYUradio, Dish and DirecTV, SiriusXM (Ch.