Kerry Muhlestein

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...

Author

Kerry Muhlestein

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

From Adam to Joshua, how we got here (week of May 23, second to listen to) 22.05.2022

Kerry and Lamar give a bird's eye view of the Old Testament so far. As we leave the Torah, or Pentateuch, and enter into the Promised Land, it is worth looking at the big picture. It will help us understand the rest of the Old Testament. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.

George Pierce on Realities of the Entry into the Promised Land (week of May 23, first to listen to) 22.05.2022

Kerry interviews George Pierce on what we can learn from archaeology about the Israelites coming into the Promised Land. With all of that we can flesh out the stories better. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for producing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

Sam Millburn about Moses Not Going into the Promised Land (week of May 16, third to listen to) 15.05.2022

Sam and Kerry explore why Moses couldn't go into the Promised Land, and lessons we can learn from that for our own lives. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the song.

Jenet Erickson Talks about the Covenant in our Lives (week of May 16, second to listen to) 15.05.2022

In this episode Kerry and Jenet have an open discussion about some elements of the covenant in our lives and how it affects us. They explore how understanding the covenant and God's relationship with us correctly affects the way we view how we approach salvation. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

The Heart of Deuteronomy and the Covenant (week of May 16, first to listen to) 15.05.2022

In this shortcast Kerry gives a quick overview of Deuteronomy. Because Deuteronomy is largely about the covenant, Kerry especially explores the most crucial verses in Judaism and in the covenant, and what it means for each covenant holder in their life. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Keith Wilson, Fiery Serpents, and Our Commute to Be with God (week of May 9, second to listen to) 10.05.2022

Keith Wilson and Kerry explore the story of the fiery serpents who bit the children of Israel in the wilderness. They discuss the theme in the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon and what it may really have been like and how it applies to us. Thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Israel, Exodus, Archetype, Atonement, and Us (week of May 9, first to listen to) 08.05.2022

In this shortcast Kerry explores how the journey of the Israelites is similar to our journey to be with God. This allows us to better understand the role of faith, atonement, and believing Christ in our lives. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Festivals, Atonement, Holy Days, Holiness, and Us (week of May 2, third to listen to) 05.05.2022

Kerry interviews Julianne Muhlestein about times when they witnessed people living the Law of Moses and how it impacted them in a positive way. They especially focus on holiness and the atoning sacrifice of Christ and how it affects them and their family. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for playing and composing the music.

Mosaic Laws of Love and Mercy (Week of May 2, second to listen to) 01.05.2022

In this shortcast, Kerry explores elements of the Law of Moses that demonstrate mercy and love. He talks about how this is part of the covenant and how to think about applications today, even post-Law-of-Moses. Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for being our sponsor, and Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this video, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Tabernacles, Temples, and Our Journey to be with God (week of May 2, first to listen to) 01.05.2022

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.

Avram Shannon on the Law of Moses and Holiness (week of April 25, second to listen to) 25.04.2022

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.

Sinai, Covenant, and Sacrifice (week of April 25, first to listen to) 24.04.2022

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.

The Glory of God on Sinai and Us (week of April 18, second to listen to) 22.04.2022

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.

Phil Allred on the Sinai Experience (week of April 18, first to listen to) 17.04.2022

Phil Allred and Kerry Muhlestein explore elements of the Sinai story Our 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.

Easter Special 17.04.2022

Kerry explores stories where Gethsemane and the resurrection became more real to him.

Deliverance, the Song of the Sea, and a conquering Savior 14.04.2022

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.

Exodus Gee Whiz Stuff 14.04.2022

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.

Gethsemane with Melanie Hoffman (week of April 11, first to listen to 10.04.2022

Kerry talks with the composer and writer of the song Gethsemane, Melanie Hoffman, about Christ, His gift, and what happened in Gethsemane. hoffmanhouse.com Thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

John Gee on the Exodus (week of April 4, first to listen to) 03.04.2022

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 spo...

Appreciating the Passover with Joshua Matson (week of March 28, second to listen to) 27.03.2022

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.

An Egyptian View of the Plauges (week of March 28, first to listen to) 27.03.2022

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...

Moses and the Great I Am (week of March 21, fourth to listen to) 26.03.2022

Kerry discusses the meaning of the name I Am We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

More on the Exodus Story (week of March 21, third to listen to) 26.03.2022

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.

Exodus Begun (week of March 21, second to listen to) 20.03.2022

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.

Hope and Transition in the Genesis and Exodus Stories (week of March 21, first to listen to) 20.03.2022

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.

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