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 4, 2023 • 30min
Jonathan Nabrotzky on the reality of Christ's life and teachings (week of June 5, second to listen to)
Jonathan and Kerry discuss how real the scriptures are. They talk about experiences that help us think through the mortal difficulties Christ experienced and how real His condescension was. They especially discuss this in terms of the teachings at the Last Supper and also Christ's sufferings, and also the David and Goliath story. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jun 4, 2023 • 49h 20min
Profound Last Supper teachings on Becoming One with Christ and God (week of June 5, first to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar explore the institution of the sacrament and the in-depth teachings the Savior gives His disciples just afterwards. They especially delve into Christ's teachings about relationship between Him, God, the Holy Ghost and His followers, and what that has to do with covenant and us. They reference a talk by Elder Holland that can be found here.and a talk about it found here.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.
May 28, 2023 • 14min
Shortcast explaining Marriage and the Seven Brothers (week of May 29, 2nd to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry explains the question the Savior was asked about a woman who married seven brothers. He helps us see how understanding the cultural elements of a Levirate Marriage explains what this question was about and what the Savior's answer was. Many people misunderstand the Savior's answer because they don't understand Levirate Marriage. Understanding just a few things helps all of this make sense.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
May 28, 2023 • 57min
Ryan Sharp on the Last Supper, Covenant, and God Working with Us (week of May 29, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Ryan discuss the Savior's institution of the Sacrament at the Last Supper. They talk about covenants, the Lord always being willing to work with us, the power of the Sacrament, and many other things, with an eye on helping all of this have practical application in every day life. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
May 22, 2023 • 1h 13min
Andrew Skinner on the Second Coming Discourse (week of May 22, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Andy discuss the great Olivet Sermon, or the sermon on the signs of the times. They explore how the Joseph Smith translation revolutionizes our understanding of this sermon, and how it came about, and what it meant in the Savior’s day and what it means for our day. They explore the signs of the times and what it means for us and the hope we can have.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
May 21, 2023 • 55min
John Anderson and the Parables of Christ's Coming (week of May 22, second to listen to)
In this episode John and Kerry explore the three parables that the Savior used to explain how to be ready for when He returned again. They discuss how we sometimes misunderstand them, and how they can be applied to our lives. They especially discuss how they can help us as individuals and as a people be unified and be ready to see Christ. They also explore what it has to do with the covenant and the love of God and others.They discuss a fireside by Kerry which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS8LPaaZzZE.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast..
May 14, 2023 • 53min
George Pierce on Triumphal Entry and More (week of May 15, only episode)
In this episode George and Kerry discuss some of the details of the Triumphal Entry, including how understanding Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern history and symbols help us understand the event and apply it to our lives. They help the story come alive in a more full way and help make the rest of the events around that time make more sense as well.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Alexia Muhlestein, who edited the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
May 7, 2023 • 54min
Sam Millburn, What Lack I Yet and Mother's Day (week of May 8, only episode)
In this episode Kerry and Sam discuss the young man who asks what he lacks yet. They explore that attitude in general, and tie it in to mothers and some of the issues confronting them. They tie this in to Mother's Day, which is the last day of this reading week.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this episode.
Apr 30, 2023 • 16min
Shortcast on Raising Lazarus and Messiahship (week of May 1, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores how raising Lazarus from the dead shifted the way Jesus was viewed. He also further explores Christ's teachings about His relationship with the Father.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Apr 30, 2023 • 53min
Shon Hopkin on the Parables of the Lost (week of May 1, first to listen to)
In this episode, Shon and Kerry explore different ways of looking at the parables of the lost. They especially focus on the Prodigal Son and how we can relate to and learn from both sons and the father. They discuss Joseph Smith's ideas that the ninety-and-nine are damned anyhow.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
