The Scriptures Are Real

We mention an article by Noel that can be found at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol20/iss2/2/We also mention an article by Daniel Belnap that can be found at https://rsc.byu.edu/things-which-my-father-saw/even-our-father-lehi-saw-lehis-dream-nephite-cultural-narrativeThey also talk about a book by Jack Welch on charting the Book of Mormon found here https://rsc.byu.edu/things-which-my-father-saw/even-our-father-lehi-saw-lehis-dream-nephite-cultural-narrativeKerry and Noel discuss how the things found in Lehi's dream serve as a foundation for so many things that will be found elsewhere in Nephi's writing and also in the entire Book of Mormon. They especially discuss the theme of all of Nephi's writings, as explained in 1 Nephi 10:17-19, and emphasize how Nephi keeps illustrating the point of how one can seek to learn God's will or not, and how that affects everything else. They show how understanding this theme helps us understand everything else in the Book of Mormon.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

To get more lectures and other great material, subscribe to Patreon.com/EnlightenEdgeEdu can access an article Phil mentioned at https://rsc.byu.edu/literature-belief/dark-way-tree Kerry and Phil explore Lehi’s teachings about the fall that stem from his dream. We tie it into Nephi’s experiences as he learns from God, and the need we all have to come into conversation with God. We also discuss what our dark and dreary waste may look like, and how we can be guided through that, and what it has to do with having a fallen and divine nature, and what Christ and covenant have to do with that, and with overcoming our lost and fallen state, and the various ways that people think that through which tend to discount and negate the atoning sacrifice of Christ. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry discusses a new website with great content. Join it at https://www.patreon.com/EnlightenEdgeEDU/postsKerry and Lamar discuss the layout of the Book of Mormon, some of the most important principles that guided Lehi and Nephi, and then explore the establishment of the covenant with Nephi, and compare that to the covenant made with Israel.Kerry references an article that is found at https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/prospering-in-the-land-a-comparison-of-covenant-promises-in-leviticus-and-first-nephi-2/The book mentioned called “Glimpses of Lehi’s Jerusalem” is now out of print.Lamar mentions a Book of Mormon timeline that can be found at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2011/10/book-of-mormon-time-line?lang=eng He also mentions a Chronology chart that is at (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1976/09/book-of-mormon-chronology-chart?lang=eng )and also President Nelson's talk that can be found at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/45nelson?lang=engWe are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

To go to the new website with the Muhlestein Masterclass and other great content, go to https://www.patreon.com/EnlightenEdgeEDU/posts.In this episode Noel Reynolds and Kerry explore the background of Lehi's family, and the evidence that they were very trained in languages and very literate. They discuss the possibility that being from Manasseh created an opportunity to be trained in Egyptian. They talk about the influence of that literacy and training in Egyptian on the Book of Mormon.An article that touches on much of this was written by Kerry and is available at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=facpub.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Mike Goodman talks about the role the Book of Mormon played in his conversion from a different lifestyle and the power it has to bring us to Christ, to remind us of our covenants, and the importance of knowing we are not cast off. He and Kerry explore the amazing power the Book of Mormon has to change lives and families. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Sister Marriott tells her surprising conversion story and the role that the Spirit played in helping her realize that figures in the Book of Mormon were real. She teaches us about the power that comes from that and how it can impact our lives. She and Kerry explore the prophetic promises of blessings that come from reading the Book of Mormon.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry bears his testimony of Christ and shares a short Christmas message and wishes for his audience.

In this episode Kerry Interviews David Snell and Kaitlyn Fotheringham of Saints Unscripted. They discuss how this group uses media in a way that speaks to a younger audience to help them find answers to their questions and to come to a deeper understanding of the scriptures and the Gospel. Kaitlyn and David talk about their own journeys and why they do what they do and how that has made the scriptures real for them. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

For help with sleep, and a 30% discount on many of the products we have spoken of so far, email yourmentalwellnesscoach@gmail.comIn this episode Nick and Kerry explore the end of the Book of Revelation and how it carries a message of hope through the images of trial and tribulation. They discuss how the large events in John's vision have personal application for us in our daily lives. Though Satan's power is real, and what he offers seems appealing, in the end the only real source of peace is through Christ, and He will triumph over all things. They dive into many of the symbols of Revelation and different ways to understand them. They explore how the temple and the teachings in Revelation mirror each other. They discuss judgment and the end of oppression and the deliverance that comes through Christ. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Go to launchpadconsultingstudio@gmail.com to get higher visibility, a better and bigger brand, and creative and far reaching marketing for whatever your big idea is. In this episode Kerry and Jasmin talk about resources for studying and teaching families about the Book of Mormon, focusing especially on Scripture Central. Jasmin explains what the resources are, and she and Kerry discuss the creation of Scripture Central and how it can help with Book of Mormon study. They also talk about the use of various media platforms and how to use them for good, and how to use them to work with youth and YSA's to really teach the gospel and help them get into the Book of Mormon and lots of good resources and teaching opportunities. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein of launchpad consulting studio, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.