The Scriptures Are Real
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 399
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Isaiah 57 and Babylon (week of Sept. 26, sixth to listen to)
In this short class video, Kerry explores some Isaiah passages that teach us about symbolic Babylon, especially Isaiah 57. He focuses on our need to learn from Isaiah about leaving Babylon.
We are gra…
Rosh HaShannah and Isaiah 55 (week of Sept. 26, fifth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explains Rosh HaShannah (being celebrated on Monday and Tuesday this week), and how it ties into the Days of Awe/High Holy Days, and Yom Kippur, and how Isaiah 55 ties into th…
The Covenant Lens Reveals Much More in Isaiah 50-57 (week of Septeber 26, fourth to listen to)
Kerry shares on the podcast an in-service lesson he presented to seminary teachers about the chapters covered in Come Follow Me this week. He especially focuses on how recognizing the covenant langua…
More Isaiahs? And Isaiah 56 on God Gathering the Outcast (Week of Sept. 26, third to listen to)
In this class video Kerry briefly discusses the notion of a “Third Isaiah” and covers the first 8 verses of Isaiah 56 and how they teach us about God gathering the outcast and making everyone part of…
Isaiah 52 in the Book of Mormon and in light of the Babylonian Captivity (week of Sept. 26, second to listen to)
In this class video Kerry discusses how much Isaiah 52 is used in the Book of Mormon. Then he covers 52:1-2, exploring its interaction with Isa 47. Then he explores its interaction with 2 Nephi 8 an…
Shon Hopkin on Isaiah 50-57 (week of Sept. 26, first to listen to)
In this broad ranging discussion, Kerry and Shon explore the meaning of many of the chapters and verses in Isaiah 50-57. They touch on what we learn from Abinadi, and King Benjamin, and on the contex…
Isaiah, Covenant, and Redemption as discussed by Bethany and Kerry (Week of Sept. 19, seventh to listen to)
In this episode Bethany Jensen and Kerry discuss in depth many of the verses in Isaiah 48-49. The explore how chapter 48 is set up like a treaty in Isaiah's day and what this might mean for us. They …
Short Class Video about chapters 46-47 (Week of Sept. 19, sixth to listen to)
In this short class video Kerry explains the symbolism behind the Mesopotamian gods Bel and Marduk. He then addresses why Babylon is punished, and does a big overview of these chapters. He also cover…
God's Servant: a short class video about Isaiah 42-45 (Week of Sept. 19, fifth to listen to)
In this short class video, Kerry discusses the servant and its various interpretations. He then discusses the end of chapter 41 and beginning of chapter 42. After this he explores Isaiah 42:5-7, and …
God and His People: Joint Podcast that hits the Highlights of Isaiah 40-48 (Week of Sept. 19, fourth to listen to)
In this joint podcast with the Proctors of Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Him podcast, Kerry and the Proctors explain how to best understand elements of key chapters, images and ideas that span the …
The Chiasmus that sheds light on the next 17 chapters of Isaiah (Week of Sept. 19, third to listen to)
In this short video made for his class, Kerry explains a chiasmus he has discovered that gives a tremendous amount of added meaning to chapters 40-57.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to …
Class video for Isaiah 32-35 (Week of Sept. 19, second to listen to)
This episode helps cover some of the material that was not in the reading for last week or this week. In this episode made for Kerry's Isaiah class, Kerry covers the timing of chapter 32. He also ex…
Comfort Ye My People: The real meaning of Isaiah 40 (week of Sept. 19, first to listen to)
Kerry provides the historical and spiritual background to help us understand how Judah got to where they were largely destroyed, and how they got to where Jerusalem was spared, and what the famous li…
Lamar and Kerry on Isaiah 28-29 (week of Sept. 12, eighth to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Lamar explore the real (and more profound and involved) meanings of Isaiah's teachings about line upon line, and upon speaking out of the dust. You will find that it all mea…
A Savior With a Sword (Isaiah 24-27) (Week of Sept 12, seventh to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry discusses some important images from chapters 25 and 27, and how the Savior fights for us to save us.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composi…
The destruction of Babylon and Edom, and lessons from Eliakim and the sure nail (Week of Sept. 12, sixth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry discusses how difficult it was for Isaiah to see the destruction of Babylon, and also the destruction of Edom. He also discusses lessons we can learn from Shebna looking to th…
Shortcast on Isaiah 21 (and a little of 22) (Week of Sept. 12, fifth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry helps explain the meaning of the first few verses of Isaiah 21 and a few verses in Isaiah 22.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and p…
Shorcast on Isaiah 18-20 (Week of Sept. 12, fourth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the history of Egypt and how it helps us understand chapter 20.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the musi…
Shortcast on Isaiah 15-17 (Week of Sept. 12, third to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores the history of Moab to help us understand Isaiah 15-17, which history helps us understand all of Isaiah better.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich N…
Shortcast on Isaiah 13-14 (week of Sept. 12, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores the history of Babylon and Persia to help us understand Isaiah 13-14.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the musi…