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 12, 2022 • 25min
Samuel's Leadership (week of June 13, first to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material not listed in the Come Follow Me reading, but which helps us to make sense of the rest of the stories we do read for this week. It helps us understand who Samuel is, what he does, and also the story of Saul. There are so many lessons to learn from these chapters, and so much that helps us make better sense of the rest of the reading.Consider looking at the geography, maps, and pictures that are found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SY5tbXF4ro. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Jun 6, 2022 • 44min
Ruth, Redemption, and Covenant (week of June 6, third to listen to)
In this joint podcast/broadcast with SPARC, Kerry explores the elements of the story of Ruth that point towards Christ and covenant and redemption. Just a few little background elements help us see so much more in this story and it becomes so much more powerful.If you are interested in learning more about SPARC, go to sparcproject.orgWe are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.
Jun 5, 2022 • 26min
Shortcast on Samuel the Prophet (week of June 6, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores the calling of Samuel, and also the composition of the Book of Samuel. There are tremendous lessons for our life in the story of Samuel's calling.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Sabrina Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and played the music for the podcast.
Jun 5, 2022 • 33min
Julianne Muhlestein on Hannah, Eli, and the Abrahamic Sacrifice (week of June 6, first to listen to)
In this episode Julianne and Kerry explore the story of Hannah's miraculous conception and her willingness to sacrifice, and contrast it with Eli's unwillingness. There are powerful lessons to learn from the repeated theme of the Abrahamic Sacrifice.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.
Jun 1, 2022 • 20min
Judges Shortcast Part 3: Samson and the Sad End of the Book of Judges (week of May 30, fourth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores more of the lessons we can learn from the Samson story. He also explores some of the sad and strange stories from the end of the Book of Judges, which gives us information that will help us make sense of stories we will encounter in the First Samuel.Our gratitude goes to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.
Jun 1, 2022 • 21min
Judges Shortcast Part 2: Lessons from Gideon and Jephthah (week of May 30, third to listen to)
Delve into the extraordinary tales of Gideon and Jephthah. Discover Gideon's faith journey as he grapples with leadership and seeks divine confirmation. Uncover the miraculous strategy behind his army's drastic reduction, emphasizing faith's power. Shift to Jephthah's complex legacy, marked by his controversial vow and the weight of his decisions. The narratives invite reflection on reliance on the divine and the impact of personal choices in leadership.
May 29, 2022 • 16min
Judges Shortcast Part 1: Overview and Lessons from Deborah (week of May 30, second to listen to)
In this Shortcast Kerry gives and overview of the lessons to learn from the Book of Judges. Then he looks at the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael, drawing lessons from their story for our day.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
May 29, 2022 • 36min
Jeff Chadwick on the Book of Judges (week of May 30, first to listen to)
Kerry interviews Jeff Chadwick, a colleague who has been excavating in Israel for well over 3 decades, and has worked on Philistine sites in which the stories of Samson and Goliath took place. They discuss the applicability of the Book of Judges for our lives today.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
May 22, 2022 • 12min
Tying together Lessons from the Wilderness and Joshua (week of May 23, fourth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry reviews the challenges the Israelites had in the wilderness and how God overcame those as they entered the Land of Promise. In doing so, he recaps the conquest of the land.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.
May 22, 2022 • 46min
Messages and Meanings from Joshua (week of May 23, third to listen to)
Lamar and Kerry talk about the most important messages from the Book of Joshua. There is a surprising amount of important theological meaning in a book that most people think of being about warfare.Lamar and I referenced some videos I have posted with more details about history and geography and archaeology. These can be found by going to the following website and scrolling to the bottom to find the "Old Testament Video Series" column. https://www.outofthedust.org/old-testament-aids/ Our thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
