Lloyd D. Newell Explained

Lloyd D. Newell
Birthname:Lloyd David Newell
Birth Date:1956
Education:Ph.D. in Family Sciences, Brigham Young University
Occupation:Television journalist, announcer, author
Years Active:1990-present
Spouse:Karmel
Children:four
Credits:Music and the Spoken Word, CNN, WSEE-TV

Lloyd David Newell[1] (born 1956) is an American journalist, announcer, and author. He is the host of Music and the Spoken Word, the oldest weekly nationwide radio broadcast in the United States. He is also a professor of religion and family life at Brigham Young University (BYU). He was previously an anchor for CNN and WSEE-TV. He is a descendant of Susannah Stone Lloyd, a member of the Willie Handcart company.

Newell received a Ph.D. in Family Sciences from BYU in 1999.[2]

He and his wife, Karmel, are the parents of four children.

Newell has written numerous books, including May Peace Be With You, The Divine Connection, Come Listen to a Prophet's Voice, The Healer's Art.[3]

In 1990, Newell was appointed host of Music and the Spoken Word by Gordon B. Hinckley, who was then a counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4] From May 2021[5] to January 2024, Newell was a counselor in a stake presidency.

On December 10, 2023, Newell announced his departure from Music and the Spoken Word in the summer of 2024 to serve as president[6] of the California Los Angeles Mission.[7] Newell's last broadcast will be on June 16, 2024. His successor will be Derrick Porter.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Middle name from United States Copyright Office record. See Web site: A qualitative analysis of family rituals and traditions. . Public Catalog . . 2009-07-02.
  2. Web site: A qualitative analysis of family rituals and traditions . iLink BYU Online Catalog . . 2009-07-02.
  3. http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/biographies LDS Newsroom - Biographies
  4. News: Wadley. Carma. Life-changing call — Lloyd Newell reflects on his 20 years with 'Music and the Spoken Word'. 5 July 2013. Deseret News. 2 December 2010.
  5. Web site: 2021-06-27. Learn about the new presidencies of these 20 stakes. 2021-06-27. Church News. en-US.
  6. As verified here
  7. Web site: 2024-01-05 . New mission presidents and companions called to serve beginning in 2024: They will begin their service in July . 2024-03-25 . Church News . en.
  8. Web site: Ashcraft . Emily . Church of Jesus Christ announces new voice for 'Music & the Spoken Word . KSL.com . 26 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240326010436/https://www.ksl.com/article/50961350/derrick-porter-will-be-the-new-voice-of-music--the-spoken-word- . 26 March 2024 . en . 26 March 2024 . live.