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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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.
Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 18min
Andrew Skinner and Lessons from Hezekiah (week of July 11, fourth to listen to)
In this episode Kerry interviews Andrew Skinner, who walks us through a number of elements of Hezekiah's reign and ministry. He helps us learn about the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem and Hezekiah's leadership in preparing for that and national repentance.In this interview Kerry and Andy discuss Hezekiah's tunnel, a run through which Kerry posts on his Scriptures Are Real YouTube channel. You can watch it there. https://youtu.be/CP-amXFwQcc We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jul 10, 2022 • 19min
Lessons from the Fall of Israel (week of July 11, 3rd to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry goes just a little more in depth into the Fall of the Kingdom of Israel. He then spends some time on some of the powerful lessons we can learn from this, and how they apply to our lives. He also helps us understand the scattering and gathering of Israel.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jul 10, 2022 • 44min
Gaye Strathearn on Lessons from Lachish in both the fall of Israel and Judah (week of July 11, 2nd to listen to)
In this episode Gaye and Kerry discuss the archaeology and texts from Lachish, one of the most fortified cities in Judah. They go through some of the evidence that makes the fall of the last city to be attacked before Jerusalem, both by the Assyrians and the Babylonians, become real to them. They also discuss lessons we can learn from this.On the YouTube version of The Scriptures Are Real I have posted a video of our using the mirrors at Lachish and Azekah.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast
Jul 10, 2022 • 38min
The Storyline of Kings: The Fall of and lessons from Israel and then Judah (week of July 11, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry takes us through the story of how the kingdoms of Israel and then Judah fall. He gives a quick storyline, hitting only highlights. He then spends some time on some lessons we can learn from why they fell, and the role that their leaders played in that fall.For more details and geography, etc. on this storyline, consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168013001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180161105001and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180158069001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180174163001and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168044001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180178007001and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168060001 (In this video I accidentally say "Ural Mountains" when I mean the "Zagros Mountains". Sorry about that. What are you going to do with me?)and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168068001and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180174226001We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for Sabrina Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.
Jul 6, 2022 • 36min
Learning from the story of the Kings, Part 1 (week of July 4, fourth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry reviews the storyline of Elisha, the kings of Israel and Judah, and other key stories that are necessary for understanding the Old Testament and drawing the lessons we need to draw.To further understand these stories and picture them, consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180172416001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180189727001We thank Lisa Spice for sponsoring us, and Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
