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The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein
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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 Sain... more

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Recent Guests

Robbie Taggart
Colleague in BYU's ancient scripture department with training in literature
BYU
Episode: E68 God's Presence Lost and Gained: Temples, Gathering, and Our Chance to Be with God (Ezekiel)
George Pierce
Biblical scholar who discusses the historical and literary context of Jeremiah
Episode: E67 Sorrow, Sin, and Covenant. God's unending mercy even in the midst of destruction and sorrow (Jeremiah 31-39)
Jarrod Grover
Rabbi who discusses Jewish readings and observances related to Lamentations
Episode: E67 Sorrow, Sin, and Covenant. God's unending mercy even in the midst of destruction and sorrow (Jeremiah 31-39)
Robert Millet
Scholar and former seminary/institute leader
Brigham Young University (BYU) - Religious Education / Church collaborations
Episode: E65 Anointed to Deliver: Christ, Jubilee and Judgment with Sister Reyna Aburto and Robert Millet
Reyna Aburto
Former General Relief Society Presidency member, Institute instructor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: E65 Anointed to Deliver: Christ, Jubilee and Judgment with Sister Reyna Aburto and Robert Millet
John Howell
Dr. John Howell, scholar
UNspecified in transcript
Episode: The Captive Daughter and the Suffering Servant: how you are both and what to do now (Isaiah 50-57)
Daniel Belnap
Dr. Daniel Belnap, Northwest Semitic languages scholar
Northwestern University (reference to field)
Episode: The Captive Daughter and the Suffering Servant: how you are both and what to do now (Isaiah 50-57)
Jared Grover
Rabbi, Jewish scholar
Toronto area
Episode: The Captive Daughter and the Suffering Servant: how you are both and what to do now (Isaiah 50-57)
Paul Hoskisson
Dr. Paul Hoskisson, scholar
BYU (mentioned as BYU scholar)
Episode: The Captive Daughter and the Suffering Servant: how you are both and what to do now (Isaiah 50-57)

Host

Kerry Muhlestein
Scripture scholar and educator at BYU

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 730 ratings
  • Kerry is a great guy and a great teacher

    Kerry once gave me his own plastic spoon when I had dropped mine so I could eat my ice cream. When I was 7 years old, he gave me some papyrus because I liked Egypt. He’s a Christlike person and an incredibly intelligent scholar and teacher. Listen to this podcast it helps you understand the word of God better! “The Scriptures are Real” is a great name for a very well-informed podcast that takes a much more faithful stance than a lot of scholars these days

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christian-Sorensen
    United States2 months ago
  • On Exclusion

    I love that you cover this in depth but you really missed the boat in expressing opinions that Ezra and Nehemiah ought to have welcome the Samaritan offer to help build the temple.

    This is what we do now with many established wards and temples.

    Back then they were a small group trying to reestablished a place of holiness. They needed to be pure and law abiding. How do you feel about just inviting anyone into our temples today?

    And the Samaritans who offered to help were wolves in sheep’s cl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wzagieboylo
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    I have now listened to almost all the episodes and they are so full of amazing information. I recommend this to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BVRME
    United States4 months ago
  • I never knew.

    I’ve learned more and understand more about the Bible and the stories from this podcast than ever before. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Um all hype
    United States4 months ago
  • Serenity9778

    Best podcast of the Old Testament! Dr. Muhlestein makes the scriptures come to life.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Serenity9778
    United States6 months ago

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The historical, linguistic and cultural context is valued for deepening Bible study without requiring specialist knowledge.
Listeners find the teaching accessible and well researched, with some noting that interpretations can invite disagreement.
Many describe the content as faith-promoting and useful as a companion to weekly scripture study.
Listeners praise Kerry Muhlestein as a knowledgeable, engaging teacher who makes scripture understandable and vivid.
Guests are appreciated for adding scholarly depth and Jewish perspectives; one listener would like guests to have more room to speak.

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E68 God's Presence Lost and Gained: Temples, Gathering, and Our Chance to Be with God (Ezekiel)
Q: Where would you like to go?
Robbie Taggart focuses on Ezekiel's prophetic sign acts, explaining how they communicate the coming destruction of Jerusalem and reveal the prophet's humanity and commitment.
E67 Sorrow, Sin, and Covenant. God's unending mercy even in the midst of destruction and sorrow (Jeremiah 31-39)
Q: Why is Lamentations read and mourned so seriously in Jewish tradition?
Grover describes its annual chanting on Tisha B'Av during a fast as a way to preserve the memory and lessons of destruction. The observance encourages people to face the magnitude of loss before moving toward explanations, hope, or recovery.
E67 Sorrow, Sin, and Covenant. God's unending mercy even in the midst of destruction and sorrow (Jeremiah 31-39)
Q: What does Jeremiah's purchase of a field while imprisoned and facing Babylonian conquest signify?
Pierce explains that the purchase acted as a sign that the exile would not last forever and that Israel's people would return to the land. It urged them to trust the covenant and plan for the future despite dire circumstances.
E66 Led, Nurtured and Molded: God pleading with Judah through Jeremiah (Jereimah 1-20)
Q: And I think the sort of like question I would sort of think about is, is, am I willing to let the Lord reshape me?
Pierce says people can remain moldable through their choices and covenant keeping, while persistent refusal to change can leave them fixed and in need of being broken and reformed.
E66 Led, Nurtured and Molded: God pleading with Judah through Jeremiah (Jereimah 1-20)
Q: Let's just start at the very beginning. If you want to give us a sort of rundown on Jeremiah and either the book or himself, and we can sort of talk about some things as we look at this.
Pierce begins with Jeremiah's call and explains the almond-branch vision, the Hebrew wordplay behind it, and how the tree's growing season conveys the Lord's watchfulness and endurance.

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Weekly scripture-centered conversations pair close readings of biblical texts with historical, linguistic, literary and theological context. Host Kerry Muhlestein guides discussions with scripture scholars, educators, rabbis, church leaders and occasional artists or other guests, connecting ancient settings and interpretive traditions with Latter-day Saint beliefs and practical faith. Episodes often work through a book or passage in detail, explaining its structure, imagery, historical background and covenant themes, then consider how it can inform study and daily life.

The distinctive approach combines academic expertise with devotional application and, at times, Jewish perspectives that broaden the discussion. The material is designed fo... more

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7. Daniel Belnap
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