The Scriptures Are Real

In this episode Kerry and Jason discuss the power of Paul's testimony. They explore why many Jews sought to kill him, the parts of his testimony that they were able to receive and what they could not, and what that has to do with us and how we can apply it in our lives. They explore how his accounts of seeing Christ differ and what we can learn from that and how it parallels Joseph Smith's accounts of seeing Christ. They also discuss the effect this testimony has on Agrippa and Festus. They then explore what happens to Paul in his journey to Rome and what he does in Rome. They draw powerful lessons from the way Paul testifies and endures there, and how that should affect us. They also probe into the way Luke ends the book of Acts and why he may have done so and what that should mean to us.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for BJ Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and Lamar explore Paul's second and third missionary journeys. They help us see what Paul was trying to do on these trips and why he made them, and how understanding them will help us understand Paul's epistles. They help us see how many of the things that happened on these missionary journeys echo the journeys we are on, and how they apply to us.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for BJ Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In part two of this episode, Andy Skinner and Kerry explore the ramifications of Gentiles accepting the Gospel. They discuss how this raised questions among those who were already following Jesus, who were all Jews. They probe into modern parallels. This leads to discussions about what all of this has to do with us in our lives in our day.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In part one of this episode, Andy Skinner and Kerry explore the vision that sent taught Peter and the church that the full blessings of the gospel and covenant were available to all people, not just Jews. They discuss how this is one of the most important events in the history of the church in any era. They also look at parallels with the spread of the Gospel in the Latter days. This leads to discussions about what all of this has to do with us in our lives in our day.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and Lamar discuss the struggle ancient and latter saints have in finding the balance between being in modern culture and being in godly culture. They also discuss the ministries of Stephen and Phillip and what we can learn from them, and from those who desire good things mixed with bad things. They explore the road to Damascus and how it ties together so many things the Savior taught us and tries to do with us as exemplified by the conversion of Saul/Paul, and what "conversion" meant for him.During the discussion about Phillip they refer to a book by Kerry about being guided in studying Isaiah. That book can be found at https://amzn.to/46CSy4r.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this joint SPARC episode, Kerry provides an overview of the themes of the Book of Acts. He outlines how the storyline carries along those themes and how that will help us understand not only the Book of Acts, but all the epistles of Paul. He also gives a brief overview of the three missionary journeys of Paul. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nichols, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this interview Josh and Kerry explore the statement in John 20 that signs were given that we might believe. They then explore that theme throughout the book of John, and tie it in to our own lives.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for BJ Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nichols, who composed and plays the music for the podcast

The podcast explores the struggle of the disciples to understand Christ after His crucifixion and the transformative power of His resurrection. They discuss the witnesses of Christ's resurrection, the authorship of the Gospel of John, and the shattering of assumptions. The podcast also delves into significant moments in the Gospel of Luke and the journey of two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Lastly, they discuss the urgency of sharing the resurrection and the disciples' mission to spread belief in multiple witnesses.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Skinner discusses the trials of Jesus, Peter's denial, the suffering on the cross, the resurrection, and the powerful images and moments in all of history. They explore the significance of Judas's betrayal, the irony of Barabbas and Jesus, the torn temple veil, and the original intent of God for all people to become priests and priestesses.

In this episode Kerry and Andy discuss the importance of Christ's suffering, His teachings on unity and His solitude in suffering, what we know about His suffering, how we can think about it, and other elements of the atoning sacrifice of Christ in Gethsemane. In the episode, we talk about Andy's book, which you can buy here (https://amzn.to/3N3HUdR) (just copy and paste it into your browser) or for just the book on Gethsemane you can buy it here (https://amzn.to/3CozFo4)We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.