The Scriptures Are Real

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Join us at TSAR.Website for more fantastic content! If you have any marketing, production, brand, or social media advertising needs, use who we do: Launchpad Consulting Studios. Email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com and we will give you all the information you need to be as well taken care of as we are. In this episode Kerry and Andrew Skinner explore the historical background of the revelati...

Please support us by joining us on our Patreon channel ( TSAR.website ) to get fantastic content and to help keep the podcast going. We have so much amazing content available there! In this episode Kerry and Scott Esplin explore the background of Section 18, along with its meaning. They talk about what it teaches us about ourselves and how it should affect the way we see and interact with everyone...

Please support us by joining our Patreon site ( TSAR.website ), where you will get a lot of fantastic extra content! In this episode Mark Staker, who helps direct the restoration and management of the Church's historic sites, tells us some of the process of figuring out more about when, where, and how the visit of John the Baptist took place. He and Kerry explore what it meant for Joseph and Olive...

Get our fantastic extra content by joining us at TSAR.website . There you will find more from each guest, daily thoughts by me on the scripture content and lots of bonus lectures that get into some deep dives. In this episode the amazing Susan Easton Black joins Kerry to discuss the revelation to Hyrum Smith. They also explore what the Lord has to say about Joseph Smith and the lost pages and all...

We have amazing and fantastic extra material for you on our Patreon Website. Join us there ( TSAR.website ) for a lot of rich and meaningful extras. In this episode Kerry and Janiece Johnson discuss the background of these crucial sections, and what it teaches us about recognizing how God speaks to us. They talk about common misconceptions, things that can make the process difficult, and how wonde...

Join our Patreon site ( TSAR.website ) to get some fantastic extra content and to support the podcast. To rent fantastic space and take advantage of the "penthouse suite" in Central Park East building on the Orem/Provo border, email thescripturesarereal@gmail.com. We are grateful for their support of the podcast. In this episode Gerrit Dirkmaat and Kerry explore the translation of the Book of Morm...

Join our Patreon site ( TSAR.website ) to get some fantastic extra content and to support the podcast. To rent fantastic space and take advantage of the "penthouse suite" in Central Park East building on the Orem/Provo border, email thescripturesarereal@gmail.com . We are grateful for their support of the podcast. In this episode Richard Bushman and Kerry discuss the ways that God worked with Jose...

Get a 15% discount on D&C and Restoration titles at Seagullbook.com by entering the code KERRY2025 Also, consider getting access to a lot of extra material by joining us at TSAR.website . In this episode Kerry and Robert Millet explore facets of Moroni's visits to Joseph Smith. In particular they talk about the prophecies of Elijah's return that Moroni quoted, and how that was fulfilled and th...

Please join us at our Patreon website ( TSAR.website ) to get fantastic extra content from Dr. Skinner and many others. We also encourage you to reach out to launchpadconsultingstudio@gmail.com for all your marketing, brand, recording, and production needs. In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry explore the beginning of the Restoration. They first delve into the prophecies about Joseph Smith and...

Get a discount on all D&C and Church History books and products (including Kerry's on the First Vision called "I Saw the Lord") by going to Seagullbook.com and using the code KERRY2025. In this episode Kerry interviews Robin Jensen from the Church History Department of the Church. Together they explore what it means to receive revelation from God, and how God worked with Joseph Smith as He rev...

Join us for extra and fantastic content on our Patreon website each week ( TSAR.website ). This week Steve Harper talks about different ways to learn from the Restoration material there. Also, you can get a 15% discount at Seagullbook.com on Church History and D&C products by using the code KERRY2025. In this episode Steve Harper takes us through how we can know about the Restoration and how t...

To see the Archaeology of Nazareth lecture, and so much more, join us at TSAR.website . To get a discount as Seagullbook.com , use the code KERRY2025. In this episode Kerry and Lamar are joined by Andrea Woodmansee, who has been studying Jewish wedding traditions from the time of the Savior and how it helps us understand biblical texts. They begin by exploring imagery in John 10, and then follow t...

Please give even $10 to help the podcast keep going. Go to TheScripturesAreReal.org to see ways to donate. Also, please register for the Church History Workshop that will be held on January 2nd (not the 3rd) at my house. Go to TSAR.website to register. Here is what we will talk about: 10 am: Welcome 10:15 – 11:00: Smith Family and First Vision 11:00-12:00: Moroni’s visits and Joseph’s Tutoring 12:...

We would love it if you joined us for a Church History workshop this Saturday, Jan. 14th. We will cover a bunch of topics that we think will make it so that you get more out of the entire year of studying D&C and Church History. Go to TSAR.website to register. In this episode renowned scholar Robert Millet explores with Kerry the powerful teachings in Moroni 7-10. They look at what hope and fa...

Please consider giving to us for the week of Giving Tuesday. We could use any amount of donation. Go to TheScripturesAreReal.org for giving options, or email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com. Also, we would love for you to join us in a workshop at Kerry's house to prepare for Church History. Go to TSAR.Website to learn more and to register. Or email at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com for more i...

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In this episode Kerry and Lamar explore the Jaredite barge stones and possible parallels with the ark and the flood (see season 1, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PptNX0rL1cs ). They also discuss the symbolic journey of the barges, and lessons to be learned from the cycle of righteousness that the Jaredites continually went through. They discuss the secret combinations of their day and lessons Mor...

In this episode Kerry and Sister Michelle Craig talk about learning to ask for blessings and miracles from God. They delve into how that interacts with personal revelation. They also talk about the archetypal journey the Jaredites were on and how we can learn from it They explore the practice God gave them on that journey, and the miracles that came as a result. They also talk about the fears, gro...

In this episode Kerry and General Authority Emeritus Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander discuss Mormon's last address. They particularly key in on how Mormon emphasizes the need to recognize Israelite heritage. They look into what that means and how it should impact us. Elder Neuenschwander's experience in various parts of the world and as a patriarch give him a wonderful insight on this topic. We are...

If you would like to use our studio, or are in need or marketing, production, or brand services, contact us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com to be put in touch with Launchpad Consulting Studios. In this episode Hank Smith and Kerry explore the difficult circumstance during which Mormon was writing. They talk about Mormon as an author. They also explore the way Mormon hears from God and the sweet...

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To take advantage of our new recording studio, email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com In this episode Kerry and Josh Matson explore how Christ uses Malachi's prophecies. They look into his covenant promises and how that interacts with what President Nelson has been teaching and how the expansion of temples are part of that. They also tie that into the keys restored in the Kirtland Temple. They...