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
Mentioned books
Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 2min
Interview with Dr. Phil Allred about Abraham's and Sarah's journey (week of Feb. 7)
In this episode we discuss Abraham's beginnings and how it didn't always go as one might think. As we watch what makes Abraham so great, we can see how much more like our lives his life was than we may have initially thought. This can give us great insights into how to live our lives.
Feb 4, 2022 • 17min
Temple imagery in the flood and the Tower of Babel
In this short-cast Kerry discusses timelines for the flood, Abraham and the Bible. He also discusses how understanding temple imagery helps us understand elements of the flood and the Tower of Babel
Jan 30, 2022 • 1h 5min
The Flood (Week of Jan 31)
Lamar and Kerry discuss the flood and what it teaches us about God's wrath and His mercy. They help us understand God's justice and gain a helpful perspective on why dramatic events happen in the Old Testament and how to understand them and see God's mercy through them. This discussion will help you understand many stories in the Old Testament.
Jan 30, 2022 • 35min
Noah (week of Jan. 31)
Kerry and Lamar address interesting questions such as why Noah cursed Ham's seed. They also discuss Noah's "perfection" and questions of his communing with God.
Jan 30, 2022 • 25min
The Covenant and Becoming Children of God (Week of Jan 31)
In this short-cast Kerry traces the covenant from Adam through Enoch and looks at its evidence for Noah, which will allow us to follow it to Abraham. He explores the idea of the covenant helping us be changed to become children of God in a different way.
Jan 24, 2022 • 28min
Becoming Zion (week of Jan. 24)
Kerry does a "short-cast" on the definitions of Zion, and what it means for us to become a Zion people and a Zion person, taking it into very real and practical levels.
Jan 16, 2022 • 38min
Enoch and Adam teach about death and rebirth and what it has to do with us (week of Jan 17)
Kerry discusses how we learn from God (through Enoch and Adam) about how we are all damned but how the chance for being born again saves us. He also explores what it means to be born again.
Jan 16, 2022 • 44min
Enoch the Seer (week of Jan. 17)
Lamar and Kerry explore Enoch's call as a seer. They delve into what it means to have communication with God, especially what some verses in Moses 6 teach us about that in our lives. They also explore what it means to prophesy, or to open our mouths. They help the story of Enoch have application in our lives.
Jan 10, 2022 • 46min
Eve, Adam, and the Fall (week of January 10)
In this episode Kerry explores aspects of the fall, such as was it necessary, did it have to happen through transgression, the role of Eve, and consequences for not understanding the Fall correctly.
Jan 6, 2022 • 59min
Keys to understanding the Old Testament, a fireside (any and all weeks)
This was a fireside I did for my ward on keys to understanding the Old Testament. These are things that can help us draw more from the Old Testament throughout out lives.
