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 11, 2022 • 22min
The destruction of Babylon and Edom, and lessons from Eliakim and the sure nail (Week of Sept. 12, sixth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry discusses how difficult it was for Isaiah to see the destruction of Babylon, and also the destruction of Edom. He also discusses lessons we can learn from Shebna looking to the world and being replaced by Eliakim who is a type of Christ.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Sep 11, 2022 • 8min
Shortcast on Isaiah 21 (and a little of 22) (Week of Sept. 12, fifth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry helps explain the meaning of the first few verses of Isaiah 21 and a few verses in Isaiah 22.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Sep 11, 2022 • 13min
Shorcast on Isaiah 18-20 (Week of Sept. 12, fourth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the history of Egypt and how it helps us understand chapter 20.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Sep 11, 2022 • 11min
Shortcast on Isaiah 15-17 (Week of Sept. 12, third to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores the history of Moab to help us understand Isaiah 15-17, which history helps us understand all of Isaiah better.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Sep 11, 2022 • 12min
Shortcast on Isaiah 13-14 (week of Sept. 12, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores the history of Babylon and Persia to help us understand Isaiah 13-14.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Sep 11, 2022 • 58min
Josh Sears on Isaiah's teachings about relieving oppression (Week of Sept. 12, first to listen to)
In this episode Josh and Kerry explore Isaiah's teachings about how he delivers us from oppression. They also explore what that looks like for those who are oppressing, and the kind of hope it holds out for us, and what that means in terms of Jehovah as a divine warrior.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Sep 5, 2022 • 28min
Preparing to understand Isaiah 2: the background of Isaiah (week of Sept. 5, second to listen to)
In order to understand Isaiah, we need to understand some of his background and what kinds of things he was dealing with as a person. In this shortcast, Kerry makes available a video he created for his classes that is designed to help them know the Isaiah's background well enough to really start to understand and love Isaiah.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.
Sep 5, 2022 • 10min
Preparing to understand Isaiah 1: a historical overview (week of Sept. 5, first to listen to)
In order to understand Isaiah, we need to understand some of the historical events of his time. After all, Isaiah lived in his own day and addressed his own people, so we need to know something about it to understand his prophecies. In this shortcast, Kerry makes available a video he created for his classes that is designed to help them know the historical background of Isaiah well enough to really start to understand and love Isaiah.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.
Sep 4, 2022 • 20min
Returning, Exulting, and Peace, or really getting Isaiah 10-12 (week of Sept. 5, seventh to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores what is going on in chapters 10-12. He explores God's humbling of Israel, Judah, and Assyria. He then shows how that leads to the imagery of chapter 11, and how that can apply to more than one time period and how it has a very real application to our lives. He then shows how that will bring peace to us, which will cause us to want to praise and exult God!We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Sep 4, 2022 • 42min
Samantha Millburn and Personal Applications of Isaiah 6 (week of Sept. 5, sixth to listen to)
In this episode Sam Millburn and Kerry explore meanings of Isaiah Chapter Six. Sam shares some amazingly applicable insights as to how Isaiah's vision can be compared to our own sacramental experiences.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for this podcast.
