The Scriptures Are Real

In this interview Josh and Kerry explore the statement in John 20 that signs were given that we might believe. They then explore that theme throughout the book of John, and tie it in to our own lives. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for BJ Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nichols, who composed and plays the music for the podcast

In this episode Kerry and Jennifer explore the struggle of the disciples to understand Christ after His crucifixion. They delve into how we must mirror their discipleship as they come to understand who Christ really was, what it meant to be the Messiah, and how the resurrection fits into it all. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls,...

In this episode Kerry and Andy follow up on the trials of Jesus, Peter's denial, the suffering on the cross, the days between, and the resurrection. They discuss some of the most powerful images and moments in all of history. They discuss Andrew Skinner's book, which can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/3NyhL8G .We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for BJ Muhlestein, who edited the e...

In this episode Kerry and Andy discuss the importance of Christ's suffering, His teachings on unity and His solitude in suffering, what we know about His suffering, how we can think about it, and other elements of the atoning sacrifice of Christ in Gethsemane. In the episode, we talk about Andy's book, which you can buy here ( https://amzn.to/3N3HUdR ) (just copy and paste it into your browser) or...

Jonathan and Kerry discuss how real the scriptures are. They talk about experiences that help us think through the mortal difficulties Christ experienced and how real His condescension was. They especially discuss this in terms of the teachings at the Last Supper and also Christ's sufferings, and also the David and Goliath story. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhl...

Kerry and Lamar explore the institution of the sacrament and the in-depth teachings the Savior gives His disciples just afterwards. They especially delve into Christ's teachings about relationship between Him, God, the Holy Ghost and His followers, and what that has to do with covenant and us. They reference a talk by Elder Holland that can be found here. and a talk about it found here. We are gra...

In this shortcast, Kerry explains the question the Savior was asked about a woman who married seven brothers. He helps us see how understanding the cultural elements of a Levirate Marriage explains what this question was about and what the Savior's answer was. Many people misunderstand the Savior's answer because they don't understand Levirate Marriage. Understanding just a few things helps all of...

In this episode Kerry and Ryan discuss the Savior's institution of the Sacrament at the Last Supper. They talk about covenants, the Lord always being willing to work with us, the power of the Sacrament, and many other things, with an eye on helping all of this have practical application in every day life. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for R...

In this episode Kerry and Andy discuss the great Olivet Sermon, or the sermon on the signs of the times. They explore how the Joseph Smith translation revolutionizes our understanding of this sermon, and how it came about, and what it meant in the Savior’s day and what it means for our day. They explore the signs of the times and what it means for us and the hope we can have. We are grateful for o...

In this episode John and Kerry explore the three parables that the Savior used to explain how to be ready for when He returned again. They discuss how we sometimes misunderstand them, and how they can be applied to our lives. They especially discuss how they can help us as individuals and as a people be unified and be ready to see Christ. They also explore what it has to do with the covenant and t...

In this episode George and Kerry discuss some of the details of the Triumphal Entry, including how understanding Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern history and symbols help us understand the event and apply it to our lives. They help the story come alive in a more full way and help make the rest of the events around that time make more sense as well. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and...

In this episode Kerry and Sam discuss the young man who asks what he lacks yet. They explore that attitude in general, and tie it in to mothers and some of the issues confronting them. They tie this in to Mother's Day, which is the last day of this reading week. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music f...

In this shortcast Kerry explores how raising Lazarus from the dead shifted the way Jesus was viewed. He also further explores Christ's teachings about His relationship with the Father. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode, Shon and Kerry explore different ways of looking at the parables of the lost. They especially focus on the Prodigal Son and how we can relate to and learn from both sons and the father. They discuss Joseph Smith's ideas that the ninety-and-nine are damned anyhow. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and...

In this episode, Shon and Kerry explore different ways of looking at the parables of the lost. They especially focus on the Prodigal Son and how we can relate to and learn from both sons and the father. They discuss Joseph Smith's ideas that the ninety-and-nine are damned anyhow. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and...

In this shortcast Kerry explores the things Jesus teaches about His relationship with the Father that are found in all of these chapters. He touches on what that means about us, and what it teaches us about the Father. He also touches on the man born blind and how that story starts to set up the Savior's death, and on shepherd teachingsWe are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our edito...

In this episode Phil Allred and Kerry explore several things about the Savior's teachings, but they especially focus on the story of the woman taken in adultery, and how the Savior does not excuse her, but does give her space in which to change. They dive into the idea of how the Savior creates space for God, us, change, revelation, etc. They contrast what the Savior does with what Satan does. We...

In this episode Lori and Kerry discuss the trips the Savior, His Apostles, and the Seventy take, and lessons from that trip. In particular they focus on the story of Mary and Martha and the needful thing of coming to Christ. They explore different lessons that can be taken from that experience, especially in light of all that leads up to it, and different ways it can apply to our lives. We are gra...

In this episode Kerry and Emily explore the story where a father tells Jesus he believes, but also asks for help with his unbelief. The discuss what it means to believe and how we all need to increase our faith, and the many ways it can look like when we are on a journey of increasing belief. They also talk about how when we are on that journey we often have to rethink how we conceive of our relat...

In this episode Kerry and Shon explore symbolism behind the setting of the Savior asking whom His disciples say that He was, and behind Peter’s declaration. They help each other see meanings behind that episode that neither had seen before. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and also for Alexia Muhlestein, who edited the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music fo...

In this short episode Julianne and Kerry bear testimony of the importance of and hope that stems from Christ and His resurrection. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Julianne and Kerry explore a Latter-day Saint point of view of Holy Saturday, an Orthodox Saturday tradition, and how the disciples must have felt on that Saturday and what that has to do with us and the Comforter. They also have some ideas of how to commemorate Holy SaturdayWe are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the...

In this episode Julianne and Kerry discuss commemorating the crucifixion and death of Christ. They speak of some of the details of how crucifixion worked, and they also focus on the Savior's statements on the cross and of testimonies. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this special Holy Week episode, Julianne and Kerry discuss some key points from the Savior's suffering in Gethsemane and His trial before the Sanhedrin. We are grateful for our Sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this episode.

I don't know why this episode didn't post on Monday the way it should have. In any case, here it is, better late than never (maybe not much better).In this special Holy Week episode, Kerry and Julianne explore some of the events of Holy Monday and some ways it relates to us and our lives and things we can learn to become better disciples of Christ and ways we can worship Him during this week. We a...