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
The Flood (Week of Jan 31)
Lamar and Kerry discuss the flood and what it teaches us about God's wrath and His mercy. They help us understand God's justice and gain a helpful perspective on why dramatic events happen in the Old…
Noah (week of Jan. 31)
Kerry and Lamar address interesting questions such as why Noah cursed Ham's seed. They also discuss Noah's "perfection" and questions of his communing with God.
The Covenant and Becoming Children of God (Week of Jan 31)
In this short-cast Kerry traces the covenant from Adam through Enoch and looks at its evidence for Noah, which will allow us to follow it to Abraham. He explores the idea of the covenant helping us b…
Becoming Zion (week of Jan. 24)
Kerry does a "short-cast" on the definitions of Zion, and what it means for us to become a Zion people and a Zion person, taking it into very real and practical levels.
Enoch and Adam teach about death and rebirth and what it has to do with us (week of Jan 17)
Kerry discusses how we learn from God (through Enoch and Adam) about how we are all damned but how the chance for being born again saves us. He also explores what it means to be born again.
Enoch the Seer (week of Jan. 17)
Lamar and Kerry explore Enoch's call as a seer. They delve into what it means to have communication with God, especially what some verses in Moses 6 teach us about that in our lives. They also explor…
Eve, Adam, and the Fall (week of January 10)
In this episode Kerry explores aspects of the fall, such as was it necessary, did it have to happen through transgression, the role of Eve, and consequences for not understanding the Fall correctly.
Keys to understanding the Old Testament, a fireside (any and all weeks)
This was a fireside I did for my ward on keys to understanding the Old Testament. These are things that can help us draw more from the Old Testament throughout out lives.
Creation and chaos, a set of symbols to think about (week of Jan. 3)
In this short episode Kerry goes over a set of Ancient Near Eastern symbols that are present in the creation account and briefly discusses them and the use of symbols in this and other stories.
Facsimiles Part 2 (week of Jan. Feb. 7 and Dec. 27)
Lamar and Kerry discuss Facsimile Two. They explore the translation of some of the hieroglyphs, the symbolism behind some of its figures, and gospel messages. They reference the work of Dr. John Gee …
What "help meet" means and how that can impact us (Week of Jan 10)
Kerry and Rebekah Call discuss her in-depth study of the phrase we translate as "help meet." We discover what it really means and the impact that should have on our relationship with God and each oth…
Abraham Chapter Three (week of Dec. 27)
Dr. Kerry Muhlestein explains Abraham Chapter Three and what it teaches us about our relationship with God.
The Facsimiles, Part 1 (week of Jan. Feb. 7 and Dec. 27)
Kerry and Lamar explore some elements of Facsimile One and Two
God is our (loving) king, but shares everything with us (week of Jan. 3)
In this episode Lamar and Kerry explore historical kings and compare it with God as a king who wants to exalt us. This is crucial for understanding the entire plan, the scriptures, creation, and ever…
Introduction to the Book of Abraham (week of Dec. 27 and Jan. Feb. 7)
Lamar interviews Kerry about the Book of Abraham. We discuss its source, its history, how it was translated, and a little about the Facsimiles. We also explore the relationship between scripture and …
Interview with J. Moody about Matthew 9 and also Creation (week of Jan. 3)
In this episode I interviewed J Moody, a retired professor of astronomy. We visit about repentance, forgiveness and Matthew 9. We also talk about creation and astronomy.
The Scriptures are Real Introduction: finding power in the real stories of the scriptures
Dr. Kerry Muhlestein and Lamar Newmeyer introduce each other and the program. They discuss why we should care about the scriptures and how we gain power from them when they become more real. They sha…
Interview with Dr. Andrew Skinner on Moses 1 and Matthew 16
In this episode Kerry Muhlestein interviews Andrew Skinner. Dr. Skinner masterfully discusses lessons learned from Moses 1, Matthew 16 and other passages. His insights are illuminating and edifying. …