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
Israel, Exodus, Archetype, Atonement, and Us (week of May 9, first to listen to)
In this shortcast Kerry explores how the journey of the Israelites is similar to our journey to be with God. This allows us to better understand the role of faith, atonement, and believing Christ in …
Festivals, Atonement, Holy Days, Holiness, and Us (week of May 2, third to listen to)
Kerry interviews Julianne Muhlestein about times when they witnessed people living the Law of Moses and how it impacted them in a positive way. They especially focus on holiness and the atoning sacri…
Mosaic Laws of Love and Mercy (Week of May 2, second to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry explores elements of the Law of Moses that demonstrate mercy and love. He talks about how this is part of the covenant and how to think about applications today, even post-La…
Tabernacles, Temples, and Our Journey to be with God (week of May 2, first to listen to)
In this podcast Kerry examines how the tabernacle was made and the elements of the tabernacle. He explores how this is symbolic of our journey through life to be with God again.
Our thanks to our spo…
Avram Shannon on the Law of Moses and Holiness (week of April 25, second to listen to)
Kerry and Avram discuss the purpose of the Law of Moses and what it means to be holy and what that has to do with us today.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editin…
Sinai, Covenant, and Sacrifice (week of April 25, first to listen to)
In a joint podcast, done by both The Scriptures Are Real and Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Me podcast, Kerry visits with Scot and Maurine Proctor about Israel entering into the covenant on Mount Si…
The Glory of God on Sinai and Us (week of April 18, second to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry discusses some elements of God's glory on Mount Sinai, what it has to do with the faith of the Children of Israel, and what that has to do with us.
Phil Allred on the Sinai Experience (week of April 18, first to listen to)
Phil Allred and Kerry Muhlestein explore elements of the Sinai story
Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for sponsoring us, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing …
Easter Special
Kerry explores stories where Gethsemane and the resurrection became more real to him.
Deliverance, the Song of the Sea, and a conquering Savior
Kerry talks about Exodus 15 and the beautiful but powerful imagery of the Lord as a Divine Warrior. He discusses why it is important that we and our children understand that we have a Savior who can …
Exodus Gee Whiz Stuff
Kerry touches on a number of elements of the Exodus story that are very real and help make sense of some of the details (such as the migratory route of quails).
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spic…
Gethsemane with Melanie Hoffman (week of April 11, first to listen to
Kerry talks with the composer and writer of the song Gethsemane, Melanie Hoffman, about Christ, His gift, and what happened in Gethsemane.
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Thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kal…
John Gee on the Exodus (week of April 4, first to listen to)
In this episode Egyptologist John Gee joins Egyptologist Kerry Muhlestein in Egypt to discuss some of the realities of Exodus 14 and the deliverance from Egypt.
In this video Kerry mentions a video th…
Appreciating the Passover with Joshua Matson (week of March 28, second to listen to)
Kerry and Josh Matson explore Josh's experience at a Samaritan Passover and how it can help us understand the Passover and some of its symbolism.
Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for being our sponsor, Kal…
An Egyptian View of the Plauges (week of March 28, first to listen to)
Kerry helps us understand the plagues from an Egyptian point of view, which helps us better understand the message God was sending.
We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Mu…
Moses and the Great I Am (week of March 21, fourth to listen to)
Kerry discusses the meaning of the name I Am
We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
More on the Exodus Story (week of March 21, third to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar discuss elements of the Exodus story that help us understand it and make it more real.
We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Ni…
Exodus Begun (week of March 21, second to listen to)
Lamar and Kerry discuss the transition from Genesis to Exodus, and the beginning of the Exodus story and the theme of deliverance.
We thank our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and R…
Hope and Transition in the Genesis and Exodus Stories (week of March 21, first to listen to)
Kerry talks with childhood friend Wayne Anderson about the hope they find in the changes people make as demonstrated in the Genesis and beginning Exodus stories.
Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for sponso…
Blessings Pronounced Upon the Tribes (week of March 14, third to listen to)
In this short-cast, Kerry discusses the different blessings pronounced upon each tribe, including the blessings Moses gave them. He also briefly discusses the importance of knowing the tribes from wh…