The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein
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Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 7min

S4 E51 Joseph Smith and Ancient Prophets, Isaiah and the Book of Abraham

Use Beehive Broadcast for all your marketing and social media needs. Email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com to learn about how they can help you.In this episode Kerry talks about how a revelation to Joseph Smith changes the way we understand a crucial Isaiah prophecy. In the next part of the episode Kerry and Stephen Smoot look at the facsimiles and start going through Joseph Smith's explanations and compare it to an Egyptological point of view. They show an amazing amount of congruity. We are grateful for our executive producers, J. Parke, D. Watson, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 9min

S4 E50: Love and Witness for Presidents Nelson and Oaks, a personal message

In this episode Kerry shares a personal story about the great person President Nelson has been and testifies of the prophetic ministry and keys of both President Nelson and President Oaks.
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Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 15min

S4 E49 What Really Happened at the Kirtland Endowment (D&C 109-110)

For help with marketing, brand creation, producing audio or video, for family or professional work, contact Beehive Broadcast by emailing TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com.In this episode Karl Anderson helps us understand what happened at the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. He and Kerry explain some of the historical background, and then delve into the significance of the supernal events that took place at that dedication. They go through the miraculous events and help us understand what it means to be endowed with power at Kirtland. They explore the significance of the keys that were bestowed there, and how that impacts all other temples. We are grateful for our executive producers, J. Parke, D. Watson, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Sep 21, 2025 • 1h 11min

S4 E48 By What Other Authority: Robert Millet on Priesthood Authority in Section 107

Use Castle Park in Lindon for any and all of your event and wedding needs! Visit https://castleparkevents.com/. Workshops, marriage and family events, and anything you can think of, Castle Park will support you!In this episode Robert Millet and Kerry explore why section comes when it does, and who Melchizedek is. They further discuss what the priesthood is. They talk about what it means that everything else is an appendage to the priesthood. The delve into the relationship of priesthood and power and presidency, and keys. They revisit the Church of the Firstborn. They spend time talking about the role of Apostles. That leads to a discussion on what it means to be a special witness of the name of Christ. They then share stories about the succession of the presidency. They help us understand how the Restored Gospel is truly the Gospel given from the beginning of the earth. They talk about how gifts are governed by the priesthood, and about how we need to let people learn their duty.Dr. Millet references an article that can be found at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/a-special-moment-in-church-history?lang=eng. We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Sep 14, 2025 • 57min

S4 E 47 The Truth about Zion's Camp (D&C 102-105)

There are only a few spots left for our amazing Kirtland Workshop. We have never done something so on-site intensive and intimate in Kirtland and probably never will again. If you want to truly understand and wrap up understanding the crucial Kirtland era, as we finish it in Come Follow Me, visit outofthedust.org to learn more and register. Only a very few rooms left!In this episode Matt Godfrey and Kerry discuss how the terrible persecutions in Missouri and how it lead to Zion's Camp. They talk about what the intent really was, how difficult it was to put it together, and how difficult the whole thing was. They explore the shortcomings in putting it together and the shortcomings throughout, and also the inspiring things and the things that changed them and sanctified them. They help us understand what is really going on in this misunderstood episode in church history. We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcasting for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 11min

S4 E46 Heartbreaking Pains and Comfort in Christ: Understanding the Missouri Era and You (D&C 98-101)

Join us for an incredible Church History experience by spending four days with us in Kirtland as we do an intensive workshop on site and in an amazing period mansion. Lectures and discussions will happen everywhere we go. Check out the itinerary and cost at outofthedust.org. We would love to have you with us!In this episode Kerry and Sherilyn Farnes dive into the history of what was happening in Missouri. They help you understand how what was happening in Kirtland corresponds with what was happening in Missouri, and the things that led to the persecution in Missouri. They then explain how this helps us understand the revelations, and what it has to do with us and our lives. They look at the lives of people like Edward, Lydia, and Emily Partridge, or John Murdock, to help us understand how we can sacrifice, be consecrated, deal with difficulties, and draw nearer to Christ. They go into the tarring and feathering of Edward Partridge and Charles Allen, and also the destruction of the printing press. We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcasting for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 25min

S4 E45 Where God Walks Among Us: Temple Foundation with Andrew Skinner (D&C 94-97)

Join us for the most comprehensive workshop on the Book of Abraham ever done! It is on Sept. 11-13 and you can join us via Zoom or in person. Go to outofthedust.org to learn details.Also, consider joining us for the Kirtland Workshop that you can learn about in the same place.In this episode Kerry and Dr. Andrew Skinner explore why God wants them to build a temple, what the temple is about, They look into the history behind the revelations about building the temple, and about the blessings that come from consecrating to temple worship, and how that brings us to Christ. We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 15min

S4 E44 Walking in His Light: Becoming, Christ, and Light with Anthony Sweat (D&C 93)

Correction! Section 93 was received while Joseph and Emma Smith were living in the Whitney Store, not the Whitney Home.Join us for a one of a kind Book of Abraham Workshop at Castle Park in Lindon or via Zoom. Sept. 11-13. Find details at outofthedust.org. We will really dive into the Book of Abraham and answer your questions.In this section Kerry Muhlestein and Anthony Sweat explore the reception of the amazing revelation we call Section 93. They trace how revelations like Sections 76, 84, and 88 lead to the flood of light about light that is in Section 93. They delve into what it means for Christ to receive grace for grace and go from grace to grace. They investigate the repeated teachings about receiving a "fulness" that is taught in this revelation, and how one can become a being that reaches its full capacity. They explore teachings about light and what it means for us. They also look into the interrelationship between this revelation and the writings of John. This helps us understand how light and truth are from and are Christ, and thus how Christ is part of everything around us and part of us and how we can make that even more the case as we become joint heirs. They look at our journey towards holiness and how Christ must be the most important part of our path towards holiness. They show us how Christ is our exemplar in receiving grace, light and a fulness, and how we can become Christlike through Christ and all these things. They discuss how our natures can be transformed and how Christ shows us the way and is the way.We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Aug 17, 2025 • 56min

S4 E43 Decoding Translation: The Joseph Smith Translation and the Revelations (D&C 89-92)

Join us for what will be the best workshop ever held on the Book of Abraham! Join in person or via Zoom. You can find out details at outofthedust.org. We will discuss topics more in depth than in any setting. Please join us!Also, you should consider holding events at Castle Park in Lindon. They are a fantastic venue for weddings, parties, workshops, home school, marriage therapy, and anything else! Go to https://castleparkevents.com/ to learn more.In this episode Kent Jackson and Kerry look at the revelations in this week's reading that have to do with Joseph Smith translating the Bible. As the leading expert in the Joseph Smith translation Kent Jackson teaches a masterclass on what this translation was, when it took place, how it affected the saints, what kinds of changes were made, and much more! This will help you understand the Joseph Smith translation more than any other podcast!We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1min

Special Announcement

Join us Monday, Aug. 18 at 4:30 pm in Room 213 of the Joseph Smith Building on the BYU campus for a get together. We would love to get to know our listeners and get feedback from them.

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