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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Feb 12, 2023 • 10min
Little realities in the Sermon that bring it to life (week of Jan. 13, third to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry talks about the meaning of "being perfect" in Aramaic, and also about Jesus speaking with authority. He also shares part of his son's podcast where they talk about the reality of the city set on a hill, salt losing its savor, and plucking your eye from you.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editors for this episode, Jacob and Kerry Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Feb 12, 2023 • 29min
Roger Hoffman on composing "Consider the Lilies of the Field" (week of Feb. 13, second to listen to)
In this episode Roger Hoffman tells the story of the inspiration that came as he composed the song "Consider the Lilies of the Field." He and Kerry discuss some of the meaning of the lyrics and its scriptural origin, and how it impacts their lives.The lyrics and many more can be found at hoffmanhouse.com .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.
Feb 12, 2023 • 42min
Jan Martin on the Beatitudes and Becoming (week of Feb. 13, first to listen to)
Jan and Kerry discuss patterns we see in the beatitudes, and how Christ is teaching us how to progress. They find how He makes it all possible, and covenant connections. They also help us see how to make these things happen in our daily lives. They also explore how to avoid perfectionism on the path.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.
Feb 5, 2023 • 45min
Brad Wilcox on being Born Again (week of Feb. 6, only episode)
Brad and Kerry explore the story of Nicodemus and what it really means to be born again. They help us see how important this doctrine is for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how it should affect all of us.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.
Jan 29, 2023 • 22min
Real Life for Jesus and His Followers, what was it really like? (week of Jan. 30, 2nd to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry talks about what life was really like for people in the Savior's day. Where did they live? What were their homes like? How did they interact with family? What did they eat? How did they prepare that food? What did they eat on? What was ritual cleanliness for them and how did that play out in regular life? Answering each of these questions allows us to understand better many stories and parables we read about in the New Testament. Further, it allows us to picture these stories better, making them, and Jesus, all the more real for us.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.
Jan 29, 2023 • 50min
The Temptations of Christ and Prophetic Insights into Our Lives (week of Jan. 30, first to listen to)
In this episode Lamar and Kerry explore why the Savior went into the wilderness, what that wilderness may have been like, and the temptations of the Savior and what we can learn from that. They establish connections between what we read about this experience and what President Nelson has been teaching lately, and how that can impact our lives.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.
Jan 22, 2023 • 1h 4min
Andrew Skinner on John as the Forerunnner (week of Jan. 23, only one for the week)
Andrew Skinner and Kerry discuss who John is, what he does, how he does it so well, and why it is important. They explore the role of the forerunner and what that means for the Savior and his mission.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.
Jan 15, 2023 • 48min
New Testament Jewish Daily Life and Messianic Expectations with Trevan Hatch (week of Jan. 16, second to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Trevan discuss what life was like for a Galilean Jew. How long did they live, how did they get by, how did they dress, what was life like for them? Addressing these questions will make many New Testament Stories be more real and understandable for you. They also discuss what the Jews of the day were expecting in a Messiah, and how that interacts with what Jesus did during His ministry, and how He was accepted. Again, this will help you understand the rest of the New Testament.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.
Jan 15, 2023 • 57min
The Divine Christ taught in John 1 with Eric Huntsman (week of Jan. 16, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Eric discuss ways to understand John in general, and specifically the rich and deep teachings in John 1. They help us understand what the divinity of Christ as taught by John means, and what it means that He is the word, and what it means to accept His light and be His disciple. This episode will enhance the rest of your study of the Book of John, and is indispensable for it. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jan 8, 2023 • 23min
Samantha Millburn on Luke 2 and 3 Nephi 1 (week of Jan. 9, third to listen to)
In this episode Sam and Kerry discuss the 3 Nephi account of the Savior's birth, and how that helps us better understand the biblical accounts, and also how it helps us understand how the Son does the Father's will, and how all of that helps us apply this story to our lives.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Alexia Muhlestein, who edited the video, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
