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
The Real Meaning of Grace and Faith in Paul's Writings (week of Aug 14, second to listen to)
In this episode Brent Schmidt and Kerry discuss Brent's research into the real meaning of the Greek words translated as grace and faith. This reveals something different than is usually thought, and …
00:45:09 |
Sun 13 Aug 2023
Dan Belnap and Romans 7-16 (week of August 14, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Dan discuss the transformative power of Christ as explained by Paul in the second half of Romans. Their wide ranging discussion explores in depth the notion of killing part …
00:55:54 |
Sun 13 Aug 2023
Complete Version of Overview of Romans (week of August 7, first to listen to, contains more than was originally posted)
This is the full version of this episode. Due to a technical glitch, for a few days a partial version was posted, but now we have the full version presented here.In this shortcast Kerry provides and …
00:38:58 |
Thu 10 Aug 2023
Roundtable on loving and learning from Paul's epistles (week of August 7, second to listen to)
In this episode Kerry asks Lincoln Blumell and Gaye Strathearn to help him and the audience to love Paul, even when his teachings in the epistles seem thorny, and to better understand Paul's writings…
01:04:43 |
Sun 06 Aug 2023
Testifying and Enduring to the End, Jason Combs on Paul and the end of Acts (week of July 31, only episode)
In this episode Kerry and Jason discuss the power of Paul's testimony. They explore why many Jews sought to kill him, the parts of his testimony that they were able to receive and what they could not…
01:20:48 |
Sun 30 Jul 2023
Paul's Journeys and Ours (week of July 24, only episode)
In this episode Kerry and Lamar explore Paul's second and third missionary journeys. They help us see what Paul was trying to do on these trips and why he made them, and how understanding them will h…
01:16:12 |
Sun 23 Jul 2023
Gospel to the Gentiles part 2: Andrew Skinner on the Church Adjusting and Modern Parallels (week of July 17, 2nd to listen to)
In part two of this episode, Andy Skinner and Kerry explore the ramifications of Gentiles accepting the Gospel. They discuss how this raised questions among those who were already following Jesus, wh…
01:14:17 |
Sun 16 Jul 2023
The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles Then and Now with Andrew Skinner (week of July 17, 1st to listen to)
In part one of this episode, Andy Skinner and Kerry explore the vision that sent taught Peter and the church that the full blessings of the gospel and covenant were available to all people, not just …
00:57:13 |
Sun 16 Jul 2023
Roads to Godliness in Acts 6-9 (week of July 10, only episode)
In this episode Kerry and Lamar discuss the struggle ancient and latter saints have in finding the balance between being in modern culture and being in godly culture. They also discuss the ministries…
01:02:26 |
Sun 09 Jul 2023
Overview of the Book of Acts (week of July 3, only episode)
In this joint SPARC episode, Kerry provides an overview of the themes of the Book of Acts. He outlines how the storyline carries along those themes and how that will help us understand not only the B…
00:49:10 |
Sun 02 Jul 2023
Josh Matson on belief in Christ (week of June 26, second to listen to)
In this interview Josh and Kerry explore the statement in John 20 that signs were given that we might believe. They then explore that theme throughout the book of John, and tie it in to our own lives…
00:50:17 |
Sun 25 Jun 2023
Jennifer Lane on Resurrection, Witness, and Discipleship (week of June 26, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Jennifer explore the struggle of the disciples to understand Christ after His crucifixion. They delve into how we must mirror their discipleship as they come to understand w…
01:09:53 |
Sun 25 Jun 2023
Andrew Skinner on the Supernal Sacrifice and Gift of Crucifixion and Resurrection (week of June 18, only episode)
In this episode Kerry and Andy follow up on the trials of Jesus, Peter's denial, the suffering on the cross, the days between, and the resurrection. They discuss some of the most powerful images and …
01:27:06 |
Sun 18 Jun 2023
Gethsemane: a discussion with Andrew Skinner (week of June 11, only episode)
In this episode Kerry and Andy discuss the importance of Christ's suffering, His teachings on unity and His solitude in suffering, what we know about His suffering, how we can think about it, and oth…
01:12:19 |
Sun 11 Jun 2023
Jonathan Nabrotzky on the reality of Christ's life and teachings (week of June 5, second to listen to)
Jonathan and Kerry discuss how real the scriptures are. They talk about experiences that help us think through the mortal difficulties Christ experienced and how real His condescension was. They espe…
00:29:30 |
Sun 04 Jun 2023
Profound Last Supper teachings on Becoming One with Christ and God (week of June 5, first to listen to)
Kerry and Lamar explore the institution of the sacrament and the in-depth teachings the Savior gives His disciples just afterwards. They especially delve into Christ's teachings about relationship be…
49:19:52 |
Sun 04 Jun 2023
Shortcast explaining Marriage and the Seven Brothers (week of May 29, 2nd to listen to)
In this shortcast, Kerry explains the question the Savior was asked about a woman who married seven brothers. He helps us see how understanding the cultural elements of a Levirate Marriage explains w…
00:13:33 |
Sun 28 May 2023
Ryan Sharp on the Last Supper, Covenant, and God Working with Us (week of May 29, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Ryan discuss the Savior's institution of the Sacrament at the Last Supper. They talk about covenants, the Lord always being willing to work with us, the power of the Sacrame…
00:57:28 |
Sun 28 May 2023
Andrew Skinner on the Second Coming Discourse (week of May 22, first to listen to)
In this episode Kerry and Andy discuss the great Olivet Sermon, or the sermon on the signs of the times. They explore how the Joseph Smith translation revolutionizes our understanding of this sermon,…
01:13:06 |
Mon 22 May 2023
John Anderson and the Parables of Christ's Coming (week of May 22, second to listen to)
In this episode John and Kerry explore the three parables that the Savior used to explain how to be ready for when He returned again. They discuss how we sometimes misunderstand them, and how they ca…
00:55:23 |
Sun 21 May 2023
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