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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Aug 7, 2022 • 8min
Psalm 24 and Temple Rituals (week of Aug. 8, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores the meaning behind having clean palms and a pure heart, tying it into the rituals of the tabernacle and temple that he has spoken about before, as well as into images in Isaiah. There is more to this meaning than you may have supposed.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Jacob Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Aug 7, 2022 • 1h 7min
Rejoicing in and Singing the Psalms with Arden and Shon Hopkin (week of Aug. 8, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry is joined by Shon and Arden Hopkin. Shon is the Ancient Scripture Department Chair at BYU. His father, Arden, was a professor of music and a professional cantor for multiple synagogues. Along with Kerry they explore what the psalms are, how they are used in various traditions, how they have affected music, and how they can affect us. This episode includes demonstrations of a cantor reciting the psalms. various artists reciting the psalms, and even Arden singing a psalm. It will help you understand the psalms like nothing else!Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Jacob Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
Aug 2, 2022 • 14min
Introduction to Job (week of August 1, first to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry gives a brief introduction into the Book of Job, helping us think through the reality of Job as a person and outlining some of the things Job suffered.This is an updated version of this episode. Somehow the upload of the last version had a spot with no audio. In this version not only is there audio throughout, but I added just a little more information. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.
Jul 31, 2022 • 44min
Josh Sears Teaching about Job and our Suffering (week of August 1, second to listen to)
In this episode Kerry interviews Josh Sears, and together they explore what the scriptures can teach us about suffering. They explore several examples of scriptural characters who endured suffering and what we can learn from them.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.
Jul 24, 2022 • 38min
Heather B. Moore on Lessons from Esther (week of July 25, second to listen to)
In this episode Heather B. Moore, who wrote a historical fiction novel about Esther, helps Kerry explore both what it takes to think through the life of a biblical character and some lessons from the Book of Esther and her actions. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Jacob Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jul 24, 2022 • 11min
Introduction to Esther (week of July 25, first to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry gives a brief introduction to the Book of Esther and its major themes, making it possible for you to get the most out of your study and other episodes dealing with Esther.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.
Jul 17, 2022 • 23min
John Hilton on Nehemiah (week of July 18, third to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and John discuss Nehemiah as he tries to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. They highlight several lessons we can gain from Nehemiah's experience.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Jacob Muhlestein for editing this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jul 17, 2022 • 1h 2min
Jennifer Lane Teaches Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah (week of July 18, second to listen to)
Jennifer Lane helps us think through many elements of life that those returning from Babylon had to negotiate. She helps us relate those to ourselves and highlights some lessons to take away.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jul 17, 2022 • 17min
Lessons from an Overview of Ezra and Nehemiah (week of July 18, first to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry walks us through the history of how we get from the Babylonian captivity of the Jews to their return and the rebuilding of the temple. This allows us to understand several prophetic works better as well as the era of the New Testament, and even our own day.
Jul 15, 2022 • 6min
Some Influences of Righteous King Josiah (week of July 11, fifth to listen to)
In this very short shortcast, Kerry discusses Josiah and the influence he has on the Bible and the Book of Mormon.We are grateful for our sponsor Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.
