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
Joseph as a Symbol of Christ (week of March 14, second to listen to)
In this short-cast Kerry discusses the symbols that point towards Christ in the Joseph Story, and what they have to do with us.
Joseph Spencer on the Joseph Story (week of March 14, first to listen to)
Kerry Muhlestein and Joe Spencer explore meaningful elements of the Joseph story, especially the redemption of Judah and the power of the story in our lives.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, …
Stephen Smoot on the Joseph Story (week of March 7, 3rd to listen to)
Kerry Muhlestein and Stephen Smoot discuss the Joseph Story as a whole, and some Egyptological elements that cast light on the story.
Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb…
Cultural elements of the Joseph Story (week of March 7, 2nd to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry explores briefly some cultural and historical elements that cast light on the Joseph Story.
Understanding Tamar and Judah (week of March 7, 1st to listen to)
In this short-cast Kerry explores cultural elements that help us understand and even learn from the story of Tamar and Judah.
We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for our editor, Kaleb Muhlest…
Creation of the House of Israel and Us (week of Feb. 28, 2nd episode to hear)
Lamar and Kerry discuss the moving story of Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Billah and Zilpah, and the birth of their 12 sons, and the creation of the House of Israel. They also discuss whether or not God has a…
Jacob's Wrestle, the Abrahamic Sacrifice and You (week of Feb. 28, 4th to watch)
Kerry discusses the wrestle Jacob has at Peniel and how it is the culmination of his Abrahamic Sacrifice. He then explores the different ways such a sacrifice might look in our lives, sharing the sto…
Kim Matheson on Jacob's wrestle (week of Feb. 28, 3rd to watch)
Kerry interviews Kim Matheson as she talks about when reading about Jacob's wrestle became real for her.
Jacob, Bethel, and the Temple (week of Feb. 28, 1st to watch)
In this shortcast Kerry explores temple and covenant elements of Jacob's experience. He focuses on his dream at Bethel, but touches on his other temple experiences, such as at Peniel and his return t…
Jacob's Blessing (week of Feb 21)
Lamar and Kerry discuss the story of Jacob receiving the birthright blessing. They tackle issues such as tricks being employed, the birthright, and inspiration. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa …
Camille Fronk Olson on the women of Genesis
Camille Fronk Olson highlights some of the incredible stories we have about women in the book of Genesis. Their lives are so real, and so inspiring, and there is so much we can all learn from them, w…
Learning Lessons From Rebekah (week of Feb. 21)
Lamar and Kerry discuss the marriage of Rebekah and Isaac. They speak of lessons we can learn from Rebekah and the role model she is. There is so much we can learn from Rebekah. Our gratitude to our …
Daniel Peterson on Ishmael, Arabs, and Islam Today
Lamar and Kerry interview Dr. Daniel Peterson about the biblical story of Ishmael and how it impacts the world today. They explore the Arab connection with Ishmael and Islam today.
Avram Shannon on the Abrahamic Sacrifice of Isaac (week of Feb. 14)
Dr. Avram Shannon and Dr. Muhlestein discuss the story of the messengers coming to Abraham, and also the near sacrifice of Isaac. They discuss what the Abrahamic Sacrifice really means and what it ha…
Abraham, Messengers and Us (week of Feb. 14)
In this short-cast Kerry and Lamar talk about the messengers that came to visit Abraham before they went on to Sodom and Gomorrah. They discuss what kind of messengers they may have been, and the ver…
Short-cast on the history and geography behind Abraham's life (week of Feb. 7)
In this short-cast Kerry explores just a few elements behind the geography and the history that makes Abraham's life a little more real. He touches on things from evidence for where Abraham started l…
Interview with Rebekah Call about covenant love, Hebrew Poetry and Biblical Geography (week of Feb. 7)
In this interview Rebekah Call first talks about how she can picture the teachings of the Savior because of the geography of the Holy Land. She also talks about how understanding Hebrew Poetry brings…
Interview with Dr. Stephen Taeger on Genesis 12 and the Covenant (week of Feb. 7)
In this fantastic interview Dr. Taeger explains how the establishment of the Covenant with Abraham became real to him, and helps explain the covenant. Dr. Taeger is a masterful teacher. In this episo…
Interview with Dr. Phil Allred about Abraham's and Sarah's journey (week of Feb. 7)
In this episode we discuss Abraham's beginnings and how it didn't always go as one might think. As we watch what makes Abraham so great, we can see how much more like our lives his life was than we m…
Temple imagery in the flood and the Tower of Babel
In this short-cast Kerry discusses timelines for the flood, Abraham and the Bible. He also discusses how understanding temple imagery helps us understand elements of the flood and the Tower of Babel