The Scriptures Are Real
Kerry Muhlestein
The Scriptures Are Real (TSAR) with Kerry Muhlestein is a podcast where we look at elements of the scriptures that have become real to us. We interview both experts (people with language, archaeological, historical backgrounds, etc.), and lay folks, and explore times when the scriptures became real to them. This is done from the viewpoint of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We believe that there is real power in the scriptures and that as they become more real we can better apply them to our lives and draw more power from them.
If you listen to this podcast you will learn all kinds of interesting background information that will help you understand and learn more from the scriptures. We believe it will allow you to add real power to your life.
My gratitude to my co-host Lamar Newmeyer. Also to my friend Rich Nicholls, who composed the introductory music.
If you listen to this podcast you will learn all kinds of interesting background information that will help you understand and learn more from the scriptures. We believe it will allow you to add real power to your life.
My gratitude to my co-host Lamar Newmeyer. Also to my friend Rich Nicholls, who composed the introductory music.
Episodes
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Sep 25, 2023 • 21min
Overview of Galatians, obedience, and salvation and new life through Christ (week of Sept. 25, first episode)
In this shortcast, Kerry provides an overview of the Epistle to the Galatians, including some historical background. He focuses on what Paul teaches about the law, and how focusing on the law, in Paul's day or ours, brings problems. He highlights Paul's central message about Christ being able to change us, and make us new beings begotten by His atoning sacrifice. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 5min
Gaye Strathearn on Galatians, Godly Growth, Godly Love and Godly Laws (week of Sept. 24, second episode)
In this video Gaye Strathearn and Kerry discuss the nature of the epistle to the Galatians. They go through the added history we learn about the early Christian question regarding the Law of Moses, exploring what that meant for them and how it applies in our day. They discuss the kind of growth that comes from focusing on Christ and His law. They explore what it means to live by the Spirit and the kind of liberty that comes from that and what love has to do with that, and the way it can transform us. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
Always be Humble and Kind: Sharing God's Caring with Brent Schmidt (week of Sept. 18, only episode)
Brent Schmidt discusses God's enabling grace and the relationship between God and humanity. They emphasize the importance of being kind to ourselves and trusting in God's kindness. They explore the relationship between God, us, and each other, and highlight the importance of being kind, sharing, and charitable. The podcast also delves into the confusion of certain phrases in Paul's epistles, the significance of accurate translation, and the source of all good things in life.
Sep 10, 2023 • 48min
Dan Belnap on Love and Seeing Our Divine Nature, 2 Cor 1-7 part 2 (week of Sept. 10, second episode)
Dan Belnap, guest who discusses love and seeing our divine nature, talks about the importance of seeing others as they are and finding the divine nature in them. They also delve into Paul's love, the significance of having a pure heart and reproving with love. The podcast explores supporting and forgiving individuals within a community, powerful love in disciplinary councils, and supporting repentance and comfort in Macedonia. The speakers emphasize the need for change and taking responsibility for our actions, and they discuss love, divine nature, and the eternal perspective.
Sep 10, 2023 • 43min
Dan Belnap on Paul, Prophets and Seeing Afar Off, 2 Corinthians 1-7 part 1 (week of Sept. 11, first episode)
Kerry and Dan discuss the background of 2 Corinthians, and the pain and difficulties Paul has been through. They also explore the need to see afar off, and how blessed we are to have prophets and apostles do do, and who can help us do so as well. They then explore how sometimes prophets need to tell us what we need to change, and how they can show an increase love thereafter. They help us explore a more spiritually mature way to think of taking and giving offense. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Sep 3, 2023 • 27min
Crosses, Christians, and Celebrating the Resurrected Lord with other Christians (week of Sept. 4, second episode)
In this episode Kerry and Teneal Coons discuss how Christ is the answer to every question, and how we can both recognize the importance of the cross and still emphasize the resurrected Christ and at the same time identify and interact with our Christian cousins. Teneal shares her compelling story of finding Christ as her answer and wanting to share that light and peace with friends of her and other faiths.You can find Teneal's work at https://he-lives.net/We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Sep 3, 2023 • 1h
Spiritual Gifts and THE Gift of Christ with Jennifer Lane (week of Sept. 4, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Jennifer Lane explore the gifts God gives us, why we should seek them, what they have to do with charity, and how we need to constantly be on our watch to avoid selfishness regarding them. They also explore the beliefs about resurrection in Paul's day, and how that influences the powerful lessons he teaches about the resurrection. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Aug 27, 2023 • 60min
Gaylamarie Rosenburg on Covenant, Christ, Charity, and Gifts (week of Aug. 28, only episode)
Gaylamarie Rosenburg, expert on Paul's teachings about unity, the covenant community, gifts from God, Christ's grace and power, and charity, discusses the importance of unity, relationships, joy in family, diverse spiritual gifts, understanding ourselves through God's love, documenting experiences, listening to prophets, and charity as a unifying force.
Aug 20, 2023 • 58min
Unity, Chastity, Sexuality, Marriage, and Paul. Lincoln Blumell on 1 Corinthians 1-7 (week of Aug. 21, second to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Lincoln Blumell discuss Corinth, the saints there, their challenges, and Paul's timely and timeless teachings in the first seven chapters of 1 Corinthians. They help us understand the importance of unity, and Paul's approach to chastity. They also go in depth into the often misunderstood teachings about marriage and sexuality that we find in this epistle. Looking at the letter more closely they help us understand the interaction of mission service, marriage, and sexual relations, and misunderstandings about celibacy. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Aug 20, 2023 • 10min
Overview of 1 Corinthians (week of Aug. 21, first to listen to)
Learn about the background of Corinth, Paul's time in the city, and the issues faced by the saints. Paul writes a clear and direct letter addressing the problems and emphasizing the importance of love. Explore themes of sexual morality, spiritual gifts, and the belief in resurrection in 1 Corinthians.
