The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein
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Jul 27, 2025 • 34min

S4 E40 The Priesthood and Coming to God with Andrew Skinner, Part 2 (D&C 84)

Don't miss an amazing Book of Abraham Workshop in September. We will hold this right when we are getting to that time period in the Come Follow Me program. We will spend three days in Lindon, Utah going over aspects of the Book of Abraham in more detail than we have ever done before. You can attend in person to take full advantage of interactions, or via Zoom. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/enlightenedgeedu/posts to learn about this opportunity. Don't miss it!In this episode Kerry and Dr. Andrew Skinner explore one of the most significant sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. They look at how the revelation on the priesthood was based in some specific historical happenings, and at how it begins with instructions about the temple and how the priesthood fits into temple restoration. They look at the role of priesthood in seeing God, in being renewed, and a host of other ways it affects our lives. They discuss how this applies to men and women. They outline the oath and covenant of the priesthood, and how it applies to men and women. They discuss the role of the Book of Mormon. They talk about theosis, or the process of becoming godly or Christlike. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, 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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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 20min

S4 E39 The Priesthood and Coming to God with Andrew Skinner, Part 1 (D&C 84)

Don't miss an amazing Book of Abraham Workshop in September. We will hold this right when we are getting to that time period in the Come Follow Me program. We will spend three days in Lindon, Utah going over aspects of the Book of Abraham in more detail than we have ever done before. You can attend in person to take full advantage of interactions, or via Zoom. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/enlightenedgeedu/posts to learn about this opportunity. Don't miss it!In this episode Kerry and Dr. Andrew Skinner explore one of the most significant sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. They look at how the revelation on the priesthood was based in some specific historical happenings, and at how it begins with instructions about the temple and how the priesthood fits into temple restoration. They look at the role of priesthood in seeing God, in being renewed, and a host of other ways it affects our lives. They discuss how this applies to men and women. They outline the oath and covenant of the priesthood, and how it applies to men and women. They discuss the role of the Book of Mormon. They talk about theosis, or the process of becoming godly or Christlike. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, 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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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 10min

S4 E38 Much Has Been Given: Receiving and Giving with Brent Top (C&C 81-83)

This episode features Brent Top, a retired religious educator with deep insights into scripture. He discusses the blessings we receive from the Lord and our responsibilities in return, emphasizing the importance of stewardship and accountability in faith. The historical significance of early church figures like Jesse Gause is explored, alongside the socio-economic foundations of early revelations. Brent also highlights the transformative nature of true service and the diverse roles of community members in building a supportive, compassionate environment.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 17min

S4E37 God's Anger and the End of the World: The Book of Revelation and a Special Episode (D&C 77-80)

Please join us on the cruise of a lifetime. Steven Harper and Kerry will lead a cruise through the west Caribbean, leaving from Miami. The ports will be fantastic, and they will each give lectures on the New and Everlasting, or Abrahamic Covenant, and will also have some panels together. Go to https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ and join us now!Please leave a comment about your ideas about the format for our Old Testament year. In this episode Kerry and Julianne discuss Section 77 and what it teaches us about the Book of Revelation and visions about the end of the world. They talk about the context for Joseph Smith getting answers about the Book of Revelation. They discuss the similarities between Ezekiel's vision and John's and Nephi's. They talk about the beings that are seen, the elders that praise God, the book that John sees, and the rich symbolism in Revelation. They then present a special separate episode where Kerry addresses a topic he has received a lot of questions about. They talk about God's anger. They try to answer questions about why the scriptures talk about God being angry, and what that means for us and our anger. They also talk about how God's anger and how it works to help and bless and change His people. They look at divine violence in the scriptures and how we can think about that and see God's love in it. They grapple with this question for some time, trying to provide answers that can make a difference in our life. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, 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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Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 6min

S4 E36 What's Heaven Like? The Glory of Heaven Revealed with Robert Millet (D&C 76)

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Robert Millet, a revered scholar and educator, delves into the profound revelations of the Doctrine and Covenants regarding the afterlife. He explores the three degrees of glory, revealing how Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon's visionary experiences reshape our understanding of heaven and divine judgment. The conversation also dissects the concepts of grace, mercy, and spiritual refinement, highlighting the essential relationship between humanity and the divine. Prepare to rethink your views on salvation and eternal destinies!
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Jun 29, 2025 • 1h

S4 E35 Bring Your Strong Reasons to the Lord with Brent Top (D&C 71-75)

To use the studio or get help in creating great content, or to get help with production services, brand, marketing, social media marketing, etc., use who we use: Launchpad Consulting Studios. In this episode Kerry and Brent Top discuss the context of the revelations, and then discuss how God helps defend His word and magnifies us when we serve Him and try to bring about all that He wants. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, 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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Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 10min

S4 E34 When God Speaks: Being Stewards of the Revelations (D&C 67-70)

Join us on our Patreon Website for extra content and daily thoughts and a ton more material from various content providers. Go to TSAR.website, and get the content and support the podcast. In this episode Dr. Matt Godfrey and Kerry discuss how much God wants us to have His revelations. They look at how He appointed stewards over His revelations, and then appointed stewards to create the financial means to publish the revelations. They discuss how we are, in our own way, stewards of revelations, and how God wants us to consecrate.We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, 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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Jun 15, 2025 • 58min

S4 E33 Seeing and Hearing Celestial With God's Help (D&C 64-66)

In this engaging discussion, Mason Allred, a professor specializing in film, media, and church history, delves into how God communicates with us through the lens of the Doctrine and Covenants. He shares the transformative story of William McClellan and emphasizes the importance of spiritual vision, discernment, and personal growth. Mason explores the dual nature of divine insights and the challenges of avoidance that can hinder communication with God. His personal experiences highlight the comfort and hope found in understanding God's love and guidance.
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Jun 8, 2025 • 55min

S4 E32 Missouri Messages and Focusing on Christ (D&C 60-63)

Join Kerry and Steve Harper on the New and Everlasting Covenant Cruise. Go to https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ and register today! You will get to hear Kerry do several lectures on the covenant, and Steve do several on the covenant, and together they will do some panels and discussions. Plus you can go to amazing places on the Yucatan Peninsula. Julianne will be there too to have discussions with!In this episode Kerry and Julianne provide the background to these revelations that will make them come alive for you. They take us from finishing the dedication of Zion in Missouri to the trip home to the revelation upon their return to Ohio. They also consider the role of Edward Partridge and the consecration of Isaac Morley and his family. They help us see how it all keeps coming back to Christ.We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, 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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Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 17min

S4 E31 Anxiously Engaged: Zion in History and our Hearts (D&C 58-59)

Please join us on our Patreon website (TSAR.website), where you can get fantastic extra content, and you also support us in continuing to make the podcast. We hope to see you there.In this episode Kerry and Julianne go through the historical background behind these two amazing revelations. They provide information most don't know about regarding how things got started by the missionaries who arrived in Missouri. They also talk about the dedication of the land for creating Zion. They then talk about the Colesville group, and the death of Polly Knight and how that influenced Section 59. They also discuss the absolute consecration she exhibited and how we can learn from that, and what it really means to be a Zion people. That involves being anxiously engaged, and they explore what that looks like in our lives. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, 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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