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The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein

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

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18:13

Division of the Kingdom and Understanding "Jeroboam's...

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2022/06/26

Kerry explores how the kingdom divided upon the death of Solomon, and how the Kingdom of Israel hurtled towards idolatry, and asks of us how we might have the same proclivities.Consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156329001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180161071001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156342001We are grateful for

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25:57

Lessons from Solomon, and Themes of Forgiveness in...

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2022/06/22

In this shortcast Kerry explores lessons we can learn from the life of Solomon. He pays especial attention to Solomon's dedicatory prayer and the themes of forgiveness, covenant and atonement that are present in the prayer.Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDzTF5iG6E and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201039001, and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201046001. We are grateful for

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Trevan Hatch on Daily Life and David and Goliath...

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2022/06/21

In this interview Trevan and Kerry explore the importance of looking at the daily and personal elements of the scriptures, using the story of David and Goliath as an example.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

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26:09

Lessons from David's Fall and His Repentance (week of...

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2022/06/19

Kerry discusses the steps that led to David's fall (including how we often think of mistakes he made that were not necessarily mistakes), and what we can learn from it. He also discusses David's repentance, and what David's life was like after that. Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4cmp9KZT8E and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ionP-CFdc and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0IufJQ4OzM and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ynRcxq6wj4. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice,

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David the King (week of June 20, third to listen to)

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2022/06/19

In this shortcast Kerry reviews how David became king of Judah, and then all Israel. The establishment of Jerusalem, the problems with Joab, and lessons we can learn are all discussed.Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlaisNkRMDY.We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

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Lessons from the End of Saul (week of June 20, second...

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2022/06/19

In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material that is not assigned in Come Follow Me, but which is crucial for understanding the storyline that is assigned, and for learning what we need to learn. The lessons from Saul's life are important for us to learn from, and the loss of Jonathan is tragic.Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/wa. tch?v=Y1ZCR0nlg0kWe are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

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Dustin Simmons on Jonathan, David and Strengthening...

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2022/06/19

Kerry and Dustin discuss the friendship of Jonathan and David. They compare it to other other ancient literature an to modern friends. In a far ranging discussion they hit on principles that are pertinent to modern life and especially to youth and young adults and anyone who knows or loves them.We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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55:06

Lessons from Young David, Whom God Loves (week of...

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2022/06/15

Kerry explores the story of David's beginnings, trying to make sense of some chronological questions, highlighting geographical elements of the story that are real, but largely focusing on elements of the story that are so similar to our day and what we can learn from them.Consider watching the YouTube video he made for his classes to understand the geography better. It is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXWVxut043s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myD8NN1hnbQ.Our gratitude to our

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Saul (week of June 13, third to listen to)

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2022/06/12

Kerry explores why Saul is called as king, and how it affects his reign. He explores the downfall of Saul, and how similar we are, and lessons we should learn from this.You may want to consider the geography that can be learned at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTawluDZ5Hk.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

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Samuel and Setting up Our Eben-ezer (week of June 13,...

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2022/06/12

Kerry and Lamar explore the success Israel has under Samuel, and what it means that Samuel sets up an Eben-Ezer, and what that has to do with our life. They also explore Israel's request for a king and what that has to do with our life.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Ric Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

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Samuel's Leadership (week of June 13, first to listen...

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2022/06/12

In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material not listed in the Come Follow Me reading, but which helps us to make sense of the rest of the stories we do read for this week. It helps us understand who Samuel is, what he does, and also the story of Saul. There are so many lessons to learn from these chapters, and so much that helps us make better sense of the rest of the reading.Consider looking at the geography, maps, and pictures that are found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SY5tbXF4ro

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Ruth, Redemption, and Covenant (week of June 6, third...

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2022/06/06

In this joint podcast/broadcast with SPARC, Kerry explores the elements of the story of Ruth that point towards Christ and covenant and redemption. Just a few little background elements help us see so much more in this story and it becomes so much more powerful.If you are interested in learning more about SPARC, go to sparcproject.orgWe are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

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Shortcast on Samuel the Prophet (week of June 6,...

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2022/06/05

In this shortcast Kerry explores the calling of Samuel, and also the composition of the Book of Samuel. There are tremendous lessons for our life in the story of Samuel's calling.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Sabrina Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and played the music for the podcast.

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Julianne Muhlestein on Hannah, Eli, and the Abrahamic...

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2022/06/05

In this episode Julianne and Kerry explore the story of Hannah's miraculous conception and her willingness to sacrifice, and contrast it with Eli's unwillingness. There are powerful lessons to learn from the repeated theme of the Abrahamic Sacrifice.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

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Judges Shortcast Part 3: Samson and the Sad End of...

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2022/06/01

In this shortcast Kerry explores more of the lessons we can learn from the Samson story. He also explores some of the sad and strange stories from the end of the Book of Judges, which gives us information that will help us make sense of stories we will encounter in the First Samuel.Our gratitude goes to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

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Judges Shortcast Part 2: Lessons from Gideon and...

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2022/06/01

In this shortcast Kerry explores the stories of Gideon and Jephthah. He delves into the lessons we can learn from these stories, and the strange aspects of the Jephthah story.We are grateful for Lisa Spice, our sponsor, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.

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Judges Shortcast Part 1: Overview and Lessons from...

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2022/05/29

In this Shortcast Kerry gives and overview of the lessons to learn from the Book of Judges. Then he looks at the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael, drawing lessons from their story for our day.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

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Jeff Chadwick on the Book of Judges (week of May 30,...

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2022/05/29

Kerry interviews Jeff Chadwick, a colleague who has been excavating in Israel for well over 3 decades, and has worked on Philistine sites in which the stories of Samson and Goliath took place. They discuss the applicability of the Book of Judges for our lives today.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

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Tying together Lessons from the Wilderness and Joshua...

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2022/05/22

In this shortcast Kerry reviews the challenges the Israelites had in the wilderness and how God overcame those as they entered the Land of Promise. In doing so, he recaps the conquest of the land.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

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Messages and Meanings from Joshua (week of May 23,...

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2022/05/22

Lamar and Kerry talk about the most important messages from the Book of Joshua. There is a surprising amount of important theological meaning in a book that most people think of being about warfare.Lamar and I referenced some videos I have posted with more details about history and geography and archaeology. These can be found by going to the following website and scrolling to the bottom to find the "Old Testament Video Series" column. https://www.outofthedust.org/old-testament-aids/ Our thanks to

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