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
- 398
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
John Hilton on Nehemiah (week of July 18, third to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and John discuss Nehemiah as he tries to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. They highlight several lessons we can gain from Nehemiah's experience.
We are grateful for our sponsor…
Jennifer Lane Teaches Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah (week of July 18, second to listen to)
Jennifer Lane helps us think through many elements of life that those returning from Babylon had to negotiate. She helps us relate those to ourselves and highlights some lessons to take away.
We are g…
Lessons from an Overview of Ezra and Nehemiah (week of July 18, first to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry walks us through the history of how we get from the Babylonian captivity of the Jews to their return and the rebuilding of the temple. This allows us to understand several pro…
Some Influences of Righteous King Josiah (week of July 11, fifth to listen to)
In this very short shortcast, Kerry discusses Josiah and the influence he has on the Bible and the Book of Mormon.
We are grateful for our sponsor Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and p…
Andrew Skinner and Lessons from Hezekiah (week of July 11, fourth to listen to)
In this episode Kerry interviews Andrew Skinner, who walks us through a number of elements of Hezekiah's reign and ministry. He helps us learn about the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem and Hezekiah's lea…
Lessons from the Fall of Israel (week of July 11, 3rd to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry goes just a little more in depth into the Fall of the Kingdom of Israel. He then spends some time on some of the powerful lessons we can learn from this, and how they apply t…
Gaye Strathearn on Lessons from Lachish in both the fall of Israel and Judah (week of July 11, 2nd to listen to)
In this episode Gaye and Kerry discuss the archaeology and texts from Lachish, one of the most fortified cities in Judah. They go through some of the evidence that makes the fall of the last city to …
The Storyline of Kings: The Fall of and lessons from Israel and then Judah (week of July 11, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry takes us through the story of how the kingdoms of Israel and then Judah fall. He gives a quick storyline, hitting only highlights. He then spends some time on some lessons we ca…
Learning from the story of the Kings, Part 1 (week of July 4, fourth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry reviews the storyline of Elisha, the kings of Israel and Judah, and other key stories that are necessary for understanding the Old Testament and drawing the lessons we need to…
Kristen Walker Smith and the Angels that Are with Us (week of July 4, third to listen to)
In this touching and hope filled episode, Kerry and Kristen explore the story of Elisha and the chariots his servants sees when Elisha tells them "they that be with us are more than they that be with…
Miracle upon Miracle: the Ministry of Elijah (week of July 4, second to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar explore some of Elisha's better known miracles, and some strange stories that are hard to make sense of.
We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Sabrina Muhle…
The Mantle Falls: Elisha as Elijah's successor (week of July 4, first to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar discuss the calling of Elisha and what it meant for Elijah's day, and what it means for our day. The story and the symbolism is very real and very powerful.
We are grateful for our spo…
Kim Matheson on Elijah and the Still Small Voice in Our Lives (week of June 27, third to listen to)
Kim talks about the story of Elijah learning from the Still, Small Voice and how it has worked in her life, and together she and Kerry explore some lessons for everyone.
We are grateful for our sponso…
Elijah the Prophet and the Ba'al's in Our LIves (week of June 27, second to listen to)
Kerry casts light on the story of Elijah using knowledge of the Canaanite pantheon. He also explores what we can learn for our own lives from the real meaning of Elijah's question about how long we w…
Division of the Kingdom and Understanding "Jeroboam's Sin" in our own lives (week of June 27, first to listen to)
Kerry explores how the kingdom divided upon the death of Solomon, and how the Kingdom of Israel hurtled towards idolatry, and asks of us how we might have the same proclivities.
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Lessons from Solomon, and Themes of Forgiveness in the Temple (week of June 20, sixth to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores lessons we can learn from the life of Solomon. He pays especial attention to Solomon's dedicatory prayer and the themes of forgiveness, covenant and atonement that ar…
Trevan Hatch on Daily Life and David and Goliath (week of June 20, fifth to listen to)
In this interview Trevan and Kerry explore the importance of looking at the daily and personal elements of the scriptures, using the story of David and Goliath as an example.
Our gratitude to our spon…
Lessons from David's Fall and His Repentance (week of June 20, fourth to listen to)
Kerry discusses the steps that led to David's fall (including how we often think of mistakes he made that were not necessarily mistakes), and what we can learn from it. He also discusses David's repe…
David the King (week of June 20, third to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry reviews how David became king of Judah, and then all Israel. The establishment of Jerusalem, the problems with Joab, and lessons we can learn are all discussed.
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Lessons from the End of Saul (week of June 20, second to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material that is not assigned in Come Follow Me, but which is crucial for understanding the storyline that is assigned, and for learning what we need to lea…