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 4, 2022 • 15min
Exploring Isaiah 4-5 (week of Sept. 5, fifth to listen to)
This is one of the videos Kerry has made for his Isaiah courses that we are adapting for use in the podcast as Kerry is doing all he can to help everyone get as much out of Isaiah as possible. In this episode, Kerry explores some poetic elements of the Song of the Vineyard in Isaiah 5, and touches on the meaning of judgment in Isaiah, and how the Abrahamic Covenant helps us understand what Isaiah is saying about houses being built close to each other, and what Isaiah is trying to say when he speaks of planting an ephah of grapes, etc.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Sep 4, 2022 • 51min
Phase two of understanding Isaiah with Cali Black and Kristen Walker Smith (week of Sept. 5, fourth to listen to)
In this joint podcast with One Minute Scripture Study, Kristen Walker Smith and Cali Black work with Kerry to explore some other keys to understanding Isaiah. In particular they focus on imagery, Isaiah's use of the Abrahamic Covenant, and recognizing how verses flow together in Isaiah's writings. They explore chapters 2-4 as they do this. After listening to the first two episodes of the podcast for this week, listeners should be well on their way to being equipped to getting more out of Isaiah than ever before, and should be loving it! Don't worry, more is to come!We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Tasha Bradford for editing this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Sep 4, 2022 • 57min
A joint Meridian Magazine podcast introducing Isaiah and covering many of the first chapters (week of Sept 5, third to listen to)
In this joint podcast with Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Me podcast, Kerry leads Scott and Maurine Proctor through some keys to understanding Isaiah and examines much of the first chapter and some elements of chapters 7-9 of Isaiah. They explore symbolism, history, and multiple fulfillments in Isaiah, and also discuss what the word judgement means, especially as used by Old Testament prophets. By the end of this episode you will be well on your way to better understanding Isaiah and loving his book.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Michaela Proctor, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Aug 28, 2022 • 28min
Tamara Hall and Melinda Wheelright Brown on Ecclesiastes (week of Aug. 29, second to listen to)
In this joint podcast (with the Sunday on Monday podcast), Kerry, Tammy Hall, and Melinda Wheelright Brown discuss the book of Ecclesiastes. They explore the fleeting and transitory nature of seeking the ways and wisdom of the world, and compare it to seeking to do God's will,, seeking to help others, and seeking the things of eternity. They may even have convinced Tammy that Ecclesiastes is a good book.We are grateful for the opportunity to make this a joint podcast. We are also grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Aug 28, 2022 • 52min
Tamara Hall and Melinda Wheelright Brown on Proverbs (week of Aug. 29, first to listen to)
In this joint podcast (with the Sunday on Monday podcast), Kerry, Tammy Hall, and Melinda Wheelright Brown discuss the book of Proverbs. They share some of their favorite funny proverbs, some meaningful proverbs, and discuss the history of proverbial genres in the ancient world in general. They explore the important themes of proverbs and do a deep dive on Proverbs 31.We are grateful for the opportunity to make this a joint podcast. We are also grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Aug 21, 2022 • 55min
Casey Elliott on the power of music and the Psalms (week of Aug. 22, second to listen to)
Singer and actor Casey Elliott speaks about the power of music and its universal nature to speak to us. He and Kerry explore several psalms both in terms of their power as music and lyric and in terms of their doctrine and their applicability in our lives. 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 episode.
Aug 21, 2022 • 47min
Jared Ludlow on Approaching and Praising God through Psalms (week of Aug 22, first to listen to)
Jared Ludlow further explains the psalms. He walks us through psalms about Jerusalem, about the Sabbath day, and helps us see the worshipping nature of the psalms. He and Kerry explore a number of topics as the various psalms introduce us to them.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.
Aug 16, 2022 • 55min
Dallyn Bayles on the power of music and the personal connection of the psalms (week of Aug. 15, third to listen to)
In this episode Dallyn Bayles, Broadway performer, discusses the power of music in our lives. Together he and Kerry explore several psalms that demonstrate our personal connection with God and how that can protect, us, help us repent, and reassure us. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Aug 14, 2022 • 14min
Be Still and Know that I am God -- Psalm 46 and the Comfort and Power of God (week of Aug. 15, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores Psalms 46. This psalm speaks of God's power, His reliability, and His ability to comfort us. Kerry explores one possible setting for its origin and how it can apply in our own time and lives.We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Jacob Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Aug 14, 2022 • 42min
Worshipping and the Why of Psalms (week of Aug. 15, first to listen to)
In this episode Lamar and Kerry explore how the Psalms help us worship and praise God, and why we should want to. They also explore why we should care about the Psalms, especially why we would sing psalms written by David.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the episode.
