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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Jun 26, 2022 • 18min
Division of the Kingdom and Understanding "Jeroboam's Sin" in our own lives (week of June 27, first to listen to)
Kerry explores how the kingdom divided upon the death of Solomon, and how the Kingdom of Israel hurtled towards idolatry, and asks of us how we might have the same proclivities.Consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156329001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180161071001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156342001We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast
Jun 22, 2022 • 26min
Lessons from Solomon, and Themes of Forgiveness in the Temple (week of June 20, sixth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores lessons we can learn from the life of Solomon. He pays especial attention to Solomon's dedicatory prayer and the themes of forgiveness, covenant and atonement that are present in the prayer.Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDzTF5iG6E and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201039001, and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201046001. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jun 21, 2022 • 15min
Trevan Hatch on Daily Life and David and Goliath (week of June 20, fifth to listen to)
In this interview Trevan and Kerry explore the importance of looking at the daily and personal elements of the scriptures, using the story of David and Goliath as an example.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
Jun 19, 2022 • 26min
Lessons from David's Fall and His Repentance (week of June 20, fourth to listen to)
Kerry discusses the steps that led to David's fall (including how we often think of mistakes he made that were not necessarily mistakes), and what we can learn from it. He also discusses David's repentance, and what David's life was like after that. Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4cmp9KZT8E and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ionP-CFdc and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0IufJQ4OzM and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ynRcxq6wj4. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jun 19, 2022 • 35min
David the King (week of June 20, third to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry reviews how David became king of Judah, and then all Israel. The establishment of Jerusalem, the problems with Joab, and lessons we can learn are all discussed.Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlaisNkRMDY.We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
Jun 19, 2022 • 16min
Lessons from the End of Saul (week of June 20, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material that is not assigned in Come Follow Me, but which is crucial for understanding the storyline that is assigned, and for learning what we need to learn. The lessons from Saul's life are important for us to learn from, and the loss of Jonathan is tragic.Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/wa. tch?v=Y1ZCR0nlg0kWe are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
Jun 19, 2022 • 57min
Dustin Simmons on Jonathan, David and Strengthening Each Other in God (week of June 20, first to listen to)
Kerry and Dustin discuss the friendship of Jonathan and David. They compare it to other other ancient literature an to modern friends. In a far ranging discussion they hit on principles that are pertinent to modern life and especially to youth and young adults and anyone who knows or loves them.We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jun 15, 2022 • 55min
Lessons from Young David, Whom God Loves (week of June 13, fourth to listen to)
Kerry explores the story of David's beginnings, trying to make sense of some chronological questions, highlighting geographical elements of the story that are real, but largely focusing on elements of the story that are so similar to our day and what we can learn from them.Consider watching the YouTube video he made for his classes to understand the geography better. It is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXWVxut043s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myD8NN1hnbQ.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Jun 12, 2022 • 54min
Saul (week of June 13, third to listen to)
Kerry explores why Saul is called as king, and how it affects his reign. He explores the downfall of Saul, and how similar we are, and lessons we should learn from this.You may want to consider the geography that can be learned at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTawluDZ5Hk.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Jun 12, 2022 • 39min
Samuel and Setting up Our Eben-ezer (week of June 13, second to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar explore the success Israel has under Samuel, and what it means that Samuel sets up an Eben-Ezer, and what that has to do with our life. They also explore Israel's request for a king and what that has to do with our life.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Ric Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
