Emily Utt: Guarding the Sacred

Emily Utt has one of the most unique jobs within the Church: she spends her days inside its most sacred and historic spaces. Sometimes that means slipping on a hard hat; other times it means uncovering stories and artifacts that deepen our understanding of the faith's heritage. In this episode, Emily shares what she's learned from a career spent safeguarding holy places—and why these spaces should matter to each of us. 1:43- What Constitutes a Sacred Space? 4:49- Remembering and Connection 9:55- We are Them 16:40- A Very Cool Job 19:09- Principles of Preservation 24:47- Appropriateness and Real People 27:22- Why Spend Time in Sacred Spaces? 31:33- Kirtland Temple 37:46- Until You've Been in Their Home 44:21- Looking Forward and Looking Back 50:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I imagine every person in the world has a place that would be their waters of Mormon and how beautiful is that place, for there they came to know God." Links: Follow Him podcast with Emily- Hi Five Live with Emily-

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This episode is 51:56 long.

This episode was published on Nov 19, 2025.

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