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The Scriptures Are Real

The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein

455 episodesEN-US

Show overview

The Scriptures Are Real has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 455 episodes. That works out to roughly 400 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 24 min and 1h 4m — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 39 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 163 episodes published. Published by Kerry Muhlestein.

Episodes
455
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
51 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

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.

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Remembering Our Relationship with God and His Children (Deuteronomy)

May 10, 20261h 23m

S5 E39 Having Revelation and Faith, Even When the Journey Isn't What We Expected (Numbers)

May 3, 20261h 1m

S5 E38 Will You Believe Christ Can Exalt You Or Will You Continue to Wander in the Wilderness? Such a Powerful Lesson from Ancient Israel! (Numbers)

May 3, 20261h 20m

S5 E38 Atonement, Purity, & Reconciliation: Really Understanding the Law of Moses (Leviticus part 2)

Apr 26, 202647 min

S5 E37 Sacrifice, Atonement, and Redemption: Do you want to really understand it? (Leviticus part 1)

Apr 26, 20261h 1m

S5 E36 Learning from Ancient Temples about Modern Ones with Rabbis and Kerry (Temple and Sacrifice Thought)

Apr 19, 20261h 29m

S5 E35 Part 2: Finding and Rejecting God: packed Exodus lessons on what to do and not to do! (Exodus 19-34)

Apr 19, 20261h 15m

S5 E34 Part 1: Finding and Rejecting God: packed Exodus lessons on what to do and not to do! (Exodus 19-34)

Apr 19, 20261h 17m

S5 E33 Powerful Salvation and the Nature of Jehovah in Exodus and Our Lives, Exodus Part 2 (Exodus 14-18)

Apr 12, 20261h 25m

S5 E32 Beholding Salvation Then and Now: Brad Wilcox, James Hoffmeier (leading Egypt and Exodus Expert), and Camille Olson on The/Our Exodus (Exodus 14-18)

Apr 12, 20261h 23m

S5 E31 Egyptian Perspectives, Plagues, Pharaoh, Passover, and Christ with Brad Wilcox (Exodus 7-13)

Apr 5, 202649 min

S5 Ep 30S5 E30 Holy Saturday: Hope and the Savior's Mission in the Spirit World with Surprise Guests

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c... In this episode Kerry and Julianne Muhlestein and their grandson, Ocean Muhlestein, talk about Christ's mission in the Spirit World, and also the darkness we all feel on days like Holy Saturday, and the hope we all can have because we know that Easter Sunday will come!. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Apr 4, 202616 min

S5 Ep 29S5 E29 Celebrating and Mourning The Most Awful and Most Wonderful Good News of Good Friday

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c... In this episode Kerry and Lani Hilton talk about the events of Good Friday and the importance of commemorating them. They speak of the horror of what happened and how hard it is to think about that, but how important it is. They also talk about the joy of what happened, that Christ was willing to die for us, that God was willing to send Him to die, and how we are blessed by that. They discuss the amazing blessing of resurrection. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Apr 3, 202628 min

S5 Ep 28S5 E28 Gethsemane, Last Supper, Suffering, and God's Love with Tyler Griffin

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c... In this episode Kerry and Tyler Griffin discuss the events of the Last Supper. The delve into Christ's teaching about His unity with God and the Holy Ghost and what that means for us our our potential unity. They also explore the difficulty of appreciating the Savior's suffering for us and the importance of trying to do so. They look at the "awful arithmetic of the atonement," and try to help us appreciate that sacrifice. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Apr 2, 202628 min

S5 Ep 27S5 E27 Worshipping on Holy "Loving" Wednesday with Eric Huntsman

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies:https://www.outofthedust.org/ (then click on Holy Week at the top)https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome/easter?lang=engIn this episode Kerry and Eric Huntsman discuss what is traditionally called "Spy Wednesday." Instead of exploring the darker side of this day, they talk about the uplifting elements, especially focusing on the anointing of Jesus and the loving acts we can associate with it. Eric renames it Loving Wednesday and talks about traditions that could be associated with it, especially bearing witness of Christ and most especially focusing on being blessed by women who bear witness of Christ. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Apr 1, 202623 min

S5 Ep 26S5 E26 Holy Tuesday, Christ, Temples, and the Return of the King with Lani Hilton

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies:https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c... Trina Boice's book "Via Dolorosa": https://www.amazon.com/s?k=via+doloro... Resources and Ideas for a Christ-centered Easter Season | https://www.lanihilton.com/easter/ In this episode Kerry and Lani Hilton discuss Holy Tuesday and the important events of that day, including Christ's teachings at the temple, His teachings about the temple, His prophecies about His coming again, and how that relates to the Triumphal Entry. They provide ideas for how you can celebrate Holy Tuesday, including the idea of going to the temple.We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Mar 31, 202629 min

S5 Ep 25S5 E 25 Holy Monday with Hank Smith

In this episode Kerry and Hank explore some of the events of Holy Monday and some of the ways you may want to celebrate it.

Mar 30, 202613 min

S5 Ep 24S5 E24 Palm Sunday and Holy Week Worship with Eric Huntsman (Palm Sunday Special Episode)

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/easter/holy-week Trina Boice's book "Via Dolorosa": https://www.amazon.com/s?k=via+dolorosa+trina+boice&crid=1F9UKKPFI6GBU&sprefix=trina+boice+via+d%2Caps%2C215&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWsMUgOkox8. scripture central with lani hilton on Good/Holy/Atoning Friday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kIDCB8Pryg Easter is a season, Scripture central with lani hilton The seven last words of Jesus on the Cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CetFnj31_zo The women at the cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyvuSBIH37g What was crucifixion like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0gNIL5GAdE Jesus Christ, The Passover Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7lewy22t4M The Scriptural emphasis of the Crucifixion | John Hilton III https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-20-no-3-2019/teaching-scriptural-emphasis-crucifixion-jesus-christ Ideas for honoring Good Friday | Lani Hilton https://www.lanihilton.com/good-friday/ Liahona article on Lessons from the Women Who Followed Jesus from Galilee | Lani and John Hilton III https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2022/03/08_the-women-who-followed-jesus-from-galilee?lang=eng Resources and Ideas for a Christ-centered Easter Season | https://www.lanihilton.com/easter/ In this episode Kerry and Eric Hunstman discuss Holy Week traditions overall and the specifically Palm Sunday. They give ideas of how to worship, celebrate, and commemorate this most holy and special season. They discuss their own worship, and give ideas of how to celebrate Palm Sunday. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Mar 29, 202640 min

S5 Ep 23S5 E23 Testifying of the Risen Christ with Elaine Dalton, Jenny Oaks Baker and Kerry Muhlestein (Easter Episode)

You can learn more about the cruise where we discuss the covenant at https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ In this episode Kerry and former General Young Women's President Elaine Dalton discuss Christ and the Resurrection. They speak of the significance of the event, of commemorating it on Easter, of Easter traditions, and of things we can learn from those who witnessed Christ, especially Mary Magdalene, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and Peter. They testify of the resurrected Christ. Then Kerry speaks with Jenny Oaks Baker. They explore the ways her family has come to worship Christ through music, and how that might look different for someone with no musical abilities, like Kerry. They talk about the richness of worshipping Christ on Easter. Finally Kerry bears his testimony of Christ. Happy Easter!We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Mar 29, 20261h 10m

S5 Ep 22S5 E22 Knowing what I AM means: the Exodus with Brad Wilcox, Andrew Skinner, and Paul Hoskisson (Exodus 1-6)

Join us at our Palm Sunday walk. For details go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1567692857885760/ We would also love for you to experience The Redeemer with Jenny Oaks Baker. Go to jennyoaksbaker.com to learn more. Also, you can learn more about the cruise where we discuss the covenant at https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ In this episode Kerry and Brad Wilcox explore the beginning of the Exodus story. They especially look at the amazing story of the midwives and Moses' mother and sister and how these stories teach about women and God's deliverance and creation imagery and the name of Moses. They also look at the meaning of God remembering His covenant with Israel. Afterwards Kerry introduces us to Moses the way the text introduces us to Moses, and helps us think through some of the surprising stories about Moses at the beginning of the story. Then Kerry and Andrew Skinner explore many elements of the beginning of the Exodus story. They especially investigate the meaning of the name I AM that I AM, and what it teaches us about Christ. They discuss some of the symbols in the story. They especially look into what we can learn about Christ by learning about Moses. After this Paul Hoskisson joins Kerry to look into the meaning of the verse that speaks about whether or not Jehovah was known by His name Jehovah before Moses. This includes a discussion of the meaning of names in the Hebrew Bible. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Mar 22, 20261h 12m
Kerry Muhlestein 2021