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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Dec 4, 2022 • 47min
Joshua Matson on Haggai and Us (week of Dec. 5, first to listen to)
Josh Matson and Kerry discuss how Haggai teaches us to focus on building the kingdom of God, and how remembering God is so important and changes 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 music for the podcast.
Nov 27, 2022 • 1h 10min
Paul Hoskisson on Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (week of Nov. 28, only one this week)
Paul Hoskisson and Kerry explore the history behind these little known books. They then hit on the major messages of each one, focusing less on the pronouncements of judgment that make up most of these three books, and more on the rays of hope and gems of wisdom and edification that come from them. 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.
Nov 20, 2022 • 36min
The messages of Micah (week of Nov. 21, third to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry explores the major messages of Micah, including Micah's teachings about the most important things God wants of us.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Alexia Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the episode.
Nov 20, 2022 • 51min
Stephen Smoot with another take on Jonah (week of Nov. 21, second to listen to)
Stephen has another point of view for looking at the Book of Jonah. He helps us see how the author of the book teaches lessons using irony and humor. 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.
Nov 20, 2022 • 24min
Bethany Jensen talks about Jonah (week of Nov. 21, first to listen to)
Bethany and Kerry talk about some of the history of how Jonah has been taken. They also talk about the key messages of the Book of Jonah, and how God always gives us second chances. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Alexia Muhlestein, who edited the episode, and to Rich Nicholls, who composes and plays the music for the podcast.
Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 10min
Prophets, Caring for the Poor, and All Your Clothes: the Major Messages of Amos (week of Nov. 14, third to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Lamar discuss the several times Amos teaches about prophets and why they are important and what we should do about them. They discuss the false prophets we all have in our lives without even realizing that we are accepting false prophets. They explore what it really means to be a prophet. They also look at what Amos teaches about the obligation to take care of those who are in need. They analyze how often we are the oppressors of the poor that prophets talk about, even though we think we are not. They try to bring this message home for each of us, and hope that it will help us all to do better at keeping covenant the way God has asked us to.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for Alexia Muhlestein who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Nov 13, 2022 • 14min
Shortcast on Amos and His Teachings about Judgment and how it Affects Us (week of Nov. 14, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry goes over some of Amos’s images of judgment that sometimes people struggle to understand. He discusses how Amos serves as an intercessor and what we should do as a result of the judgment God asks Amos to prophesy of.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for Alexia Muhlestein who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Nov 13, 2022 • 28min
Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt on Obadiah and Being Saviors on Mount Zion (week of Nov. 14, first to listen to)
In this episode Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt discusses with Kerry the background of Obadiah, and how he was someone who tried to bring reconciliation to the families of Esau and Jacob. They also discuss what it means to be a Savior on Mount Zion and the different ways that can look in our lives right now.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Nov 6, 2022 • 41min
Joel's Images of Chaos and Abundance and Us (week of Nov. 7, second to listen to)
Lamar and Kerry explore the images of destruction found in Joel, and what we should make of them. They also contrast them with the powerful images of blessings that are promised. They point out the things we should be aware of and the things we should look forward to, and how we might see these in our lives.We spoke about a talk by President Hinckley you can find here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/living-in-the-fulness-of-times?lang=engWe 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.
Nov 6, 2022 • 1h 8min
The Beauty and Promise of Hosea's Redemptive and Covenant Message (week of Nov. 7, first to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar explore what makes the message of Hosea so beautiful and uplifting, rather than so shocking and such a downer. They explain why Hosea's marriage to Gomer should give us hope, why the book of Hosea helps us understand the entire Old Testament, and how we learn so powerfully from Hosea and Gomer about God's willingness to forgive us and bestow covenant blessings upon 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.
