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

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Blessings Pronounced Upon the Tribes (week of March 14, third to listen to) 13.03.2022

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.

Joseph as a Symbol of Christ (week of March 14, second to listen to) 13.03.2022

In this short-cast Kerry discusses the symbols that point towards Christ in the Joseph Story, and what they have to do with us.

Joseph Spencer on the Joseph Story (week of March 14, first to listen to) 13.03.2022

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.

Stephen Smoot on the Joseph Story (week of March 7, 3rd to listen to) 06.03.2022

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.

Cultural elements of the Joseph Story (week of March 7, 2nd to listen to) 06.03.2022

In this shortcast, Kerry explores briefly some cultural and historical elements that cast light on the Joseph Story.

Understanding Tamar and Judah (week of March 7, 1st to listen to) 06.03.2022

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.

Creation of the House of Israel and Us (week of Feb. 28, 2nd episode to hear) 27.02.2022

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 devotion...

Jacob's Wrestle, the Abrahamic Sacrifice and You (week of Feb. 28, 4th to watch) 27.02.2022

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 play...

Kim Matheson on Jacob's wrestle (week of Feb. 28, 3rd to watch) 27.02.2022

Kerry interviews Kim Matheson as she talks about when reading about Jacob's wrestle became real for her.

Jacob, Bethel, and the Temple (week of Feb. 28, 1st to watch) 27.02.2022

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 an...

Jacob's Blessing (week of Feb 21) 22.02.2022

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

Camille Fronk Olson on the women of Genesis 20.02.2022

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

Learning Lessons From Rebekah (week of Feb. 21) 20.02.2022

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

Daniel Peterson on Ishmael, Arabs, and Islam Today 13.02.2022

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.

Avram Shannon on the Abrahamic Sacrifice of Isaac (week of Feb. 14) 13.02.2022

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

Abraham, Messengers and Us (week of Feb. 14) 13.02.2022

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.

Short-cast on the history and geography behind Abraham's life (week of Feb. 7) 11.02.2022

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.

Interview with Rebekah Call about covenant love, Hebrew Poetry and Biblical Geography (week of Feb. 7) 07.02.2022

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...

Interview with Dr. Stephen Taeger on Genesis 12 and the Covenant (week of Feb. 7) 07.02.2022

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.

Interview with Dr. Phil Allred about Abraham's and Sarah's journey (week of Feb. 7) 07.02.2022

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.

Temple imagery in the flood and the Tower of Babel 04.02.2022

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

The Flood (Week of Jan 31) 30.01.2022

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.

Noah (week of Jan. 31) 30.01.2022

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) 30.01.2022

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.

Becoming Zion (week of Jan. 24) 24.01.2022

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.

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