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 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.
May 22, 2022 • 33min
From Adam to Joshua, how we got here (week of May 23, second to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar give a bird's eye view of the Old Testament so far. As we leave the Torah, or Pentateuch, and enter into the Promised Land, it is worth looking at the big picture. It will help us understand the rest of the Old Testament. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.
May 22, 2022 • 1h 5min
George Pierce on Realities of the Entry into the Promised Land (week of May 23, first to listen to)
Kerry interviews George Pierce on what we can learn from archaeology about the Israelites coming into the Promised Land. With all of that we can flesh out the stories better.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for producing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.
May 15, 2022 • 53min
Sam Millburn about Moses Not Going into the Promised Land (week of May 16, third to listen to)
Sam and Kerry explore why Moses couldn't go into the Promised Land, and lessons we can learn from that for our own lives.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the song.
May 15, 2022 • 55min
Jenet Erickson Talks about the Covenant in our Lives (week of May 16, second to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Jenet have an open discussion about some elements of the covenant in our lives and how it affects us. They explore how understanding the covenant and God's relationship with us correctly affects the way we view how we approach salvation. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
May 15, 2022 • 26min
The Heart of Deuteronomy and the Covenant (week of May 16, first to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry gives a quick overview of Deuteronomy. Because Deuteronomy is largely about the covenant, Kerry especially explores the most crucial verses in Judaism and in the covenant, and what it means for each covenant holder in their life.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
