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S1 Ep 55Tabernacles, 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 sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our video editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 54Avram 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 editing this podcast, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 53Sinai, 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 Sinai.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Michaela Proctor Hutchins for editing the episode.

S1 Ep 52The 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.

S1 Ep 51Phil Allred on the Sinai Experience (week of April 18, first to listen to)
Phil Allred and Kerry Muhlestein explore elements of the Sinai storyOur gratitude to Lisa Spice for sponsoring us, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 50Easter Special
Kerry explores stories where Gethsemane and the resurrection became more real to him.

S1 Ep 48Deliverance, 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 conquer and deliver.Our gratitude to Lisa Spice, our sponsor, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the theme song.

S1 Ep 47Exodus 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 Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and played the theme song.

S1 Ep 49Gethsemane 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.hoffmanhouse.comThanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 46John 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 that can be found on the playlist "Old Testament Class Video". The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP0AwqZejcA&list=PL_oQcvVR477wAsp1XsOO-Ubyx8IC4y36T&index=13. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 45Appreciating 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, Kaleb Muhlestein for editing, and Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 44An 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 Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.My editor tells me that due to not having my sound equipment with me in Egypt that my mic cuts out a few times, and that I said that they saved Seth when I meant they saved Osiris. I apologize.

S1 Ep 43Moses and the Great I Am (week of March 21, fourth to listen to)
Kerry discusses the meaning of the name I AmWe are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 42More 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 Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 41Exodus 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 Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 40Hope 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 sponsoring the podcast, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing it, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 39Blessings 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 which we come.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, William Stoughton, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

S1 Ep 38Joseph 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.

S1 Ep 37Joseph 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, our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

S1 Ep 36Stephen 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 Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our theme music.

S1 Ep 35Cultural 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.

S1 Ep 34Understanding 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 Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our theme song.

S1 Ep 31Creation 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 chosen people, what it means to be of the House of Israel, and what we should do about it today. You can learn more about this on his website about it, and in the many podcasts, firesides and devotionals found there. You can also read or listen to his latest work on this topic here. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the theme song.

S1 Ep 33Jacob'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 story of his father. He also touches on how significant this was of Jacob.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the theme song.

S1 Ep 32Kim 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.

S1 Ep 30Jacob, 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 to Bethel with his family. We see how similar we are to the great patriarchs and matriarchs of old.We are grateful to our Sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and the composer and player of the music, Rich Nicholls.

S1 Ep 29Jacob'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 Spice, and our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein

S1 Ep 28Camille 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, whether we are male or female. Sister Olson shares many powerful messages. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein

S1 Ep 27Learning 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 sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein

S1 Ep 26Daniel 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.

S1 Ep 25Avram 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 has to do with us. This is a theme that we will find repeated in the Old Testament

S1 Ep 24Abraham, 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 very practical implications for our lives today.

S1 Ep 23Short-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 life to evidence for famine.

S1 Ep 22Interview 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 the scriptures to life. The largest part of the interview is explaining what covenants are, how understanding ancient culture helps us understand the covenant, and what God's love is inside a covenant context.

S1 Ep 21Interview 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 episode you will gain a greater appreciation for what the Abrahamic Covenant has to do with you and your life.

S1 Ep 20Interview 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 may have initially thought. This can give us great insights into how to live our lives.

S1 Ep 19Temple 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

S1 Ep 17The 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 Testament and how to understand them and see God's mercy through them. This discussion will help you understand many stories in the Old Testament.

S1 Ep 16Noah (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.

S1 Ep 18The 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 be changed to become children of God in a different way.

S1 Ep 14Becoming 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.

S1 Ep 13Enoch 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.

S1 Ep 12Enoch 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 explore what it means to prophesy, or to open our mouths. They help the story of Enoch have application in our lives.

S1 Ep 11Eve, 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.

S1 Ep 15Keys 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.

S1 Ep 9Creation 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.

S1 Ep 5Facsimiles 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 from BYU, and Kerry's book Let's Talk about the Book of Abraham.

S1 Ep 10What "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 other.

S1 Ep 6Abraham Chapter Three (week of Dec. 27)
Dr. Kerry Muhlestein explains Abraham Chapter Three and what it teaches us about our relationship with God.

S1 Ep 4The Facsimiles, Part 1 (week of Jan. Feb. 7 and Dec. 27)
Kerry and Lamar explore some elements of Facsimile One and Two