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The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein
Book Of Mormon
Doctrine and Covenants
Jesus Christ
Joseph Smith
Old Testament
Faith
Covenants
Holy Week
Atonement
Repentance
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Atonement Of Jesus Christ
Covenant
Easter
Christ
Mosiah
Book Of Revelation
God
Alma
Church History

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

Dr. Dana Pike
Mentor and guest commentator
Academic archaeologist/teacher
Episode: God Conquers What We Fear: Joshua and God Fighting for Us (Book of Joshua)
Robbie Taggert
From the Ancient Scripture Department
Unknown university/department mentioned in episode
Episode: Remembering Our Relationship with God and His Children (Deuteronomy)
Michael Biggerstaff
Dr. Michael Biggerstaff, BYU Ancient Scripture faculty
Brigham Young University (Ancient Scripture)
Episode: S5 E39 Having Revelation and Faith, Even When the Journey Isn't What We Expected (Numbers)
Dana Pike
Guest, Dr. Dana Pike, PhD in Hebrew Bible and ANE studies
University of Pennsylvania / BYU (scholar)
Episode: S5 E38 Will You Believe Christ Can Exalt You Or Will You Continue to Wander in the Wilderness? Such a Powerful Lesson from Ancient Israel! (Numbers)
Camille Frank Olson
Guest, BYU Ancient Scripture scholar
BYU Department of Ancient Scripture
Episode: S5 E38 Will You Believe Christ Can Exalt You Or Will You Continue to Wander in the Wilderness? Such a Powerful Lesson from Ancient Israel! (Numbers)
Rabbi Jarrod Grover
Rabbi, guest on Red Heifer segment
Rabbi Grover's Organization
Episode: S5 E38 Atonement, Purity, & Reconciliation: Really Understanding the Law of Moses (Leviticus part 2)
Avram Shannon
Dr. Avram Shannon, professor and colleague
University/Religious Education (as discussed in episode)
Episode: S5 E37 Sacrifice, Atonement, and Redemption: Do you want to really understand it? (Leviticus part 1)
Rabbi Joe Charnes
Rabbi, long-time contributor on Hebrew Bible topics
Jewish community
Episode: S5 E36 Learning from Ancient Temples about Modern Ones with Rabbis and Kerry (Temple and Sacrifice Thought)
Rosalynde Welch
Scholar helping through Exodus 15
BYU/academic
Episode: S5 E33 Powerful Salvation and the Nature of Jehovah in Exodus and Our Lives, Exodus Part 2 (Exodus 14-18)

Hosts

Kerry Muhlestein
Host of The Scriptures Are Real; BYU Religious Education; LDS temple and scripture scholar
Lamar Newmeyer
Co-host (mentioned in description)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 689 ratings
  • Serenity9778

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Serenity9778
    United Statesa month ago
  • Each one

    I LOVE this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mustang teacher
    United States2 months ago
  • Great CFM podcast

    Thanks for all the great content, it’s very impactful! One suggestion I have for you Kerry is to let your guests speak more freely, it’s seems like you interject or cut them off a little too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattie_S_C
    United States3 months ago
  • Really Helpful!

    This podcast has helped me better understand the Old Testament, improving my Come Follow Me study. I love learning more of the historic and linguistic context to better understand concepts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The True Stella
    United States4 months ago
  • I've been following this podcast on various platforms for years, and the scriptures come to life over and over for me and my family through these conversations and those they spark in our home.

    Audible
    5
    Blue Ray
    United Statesa year ago

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Scholarly but accessible; combines deep bible study with practical faith applications
Guests consistently bring credible expertise, enriching discussions

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S5 E38 Will You Believe Christ Can Exalt You Or Will You Continue to Wander in the Wilderness? Such a Powerful Lesson from Ancient Israel! (Numbers)
Q: How do the Daughters of Zalophehad influence later inheritance customs?
They prompt a change that ensures inheritance remains within the father's tribe when daughters marry within their tribe, preserving tribal and covenant continuity across generations.
S5 E36 Learning from Ancient Temples about Modern Ones with Rabbis and Kerry (Temple and Sacrifice Thought)
Q: What is the purpose of the ark and the inner life in the temple?
The ark represents the central holy life; outer gold and inner purity illustrate that true holiness begins inside and radiates outward, enabling access to God through covenant and purity.
S5 E24 Palm Sunday and Holy Week Worship with Eric Huntsman (Palm Sunday Special Episode)
Q: Why don't you tell us just a little bit about Holy Week for Latter-day Saints in general, and then we'll talk about Palms.
Eric Huntsman explains his personal and pastoral perspective on Holy Week, highlighting how LDS members can observe the week through scripture readings, family devotionals, music, and shared worship, and how Palm Sunday fits into a broader practice of commemorating Christ's life, suffering, and resurrection.
S5 E26 Holy Tuesday, Christ, Temples, and the Return of the King with Lani Hilton
Q: What is the main takeaway Kerry and Lani want listeners to remember from Holy Tuesday teachings?
The central takeaway is to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself, and to live that love through service, readiness for the Savior's return, and study of his teachings.
S5 E21 Deliverance, Christ, and Redemption in the Joseph Story with Andrew Skinner (Genesis 42-50)
Q: What is the significance of Joseph's concealment of his identity when he first encounters his brothers in Egypt?
It allows him to judge their character and gauge genuine change in their hearts before fully reuniting, preventing old dynamics from resurfacing and enabling a more authentic reconciliation.

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Across episodes, the show centers on deep scriptural exploration through a scholarly yet accessible lens, blending archaeological, linguistic, and historical context with devotional application. Discussions frequently tie ancient narratives from Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Numbers to modern faith practice, temple symbolism, and covenant life, often featuring BYU scholars, rabbis, and theologians as guests. A standout pattern is the integration of academic rigor with practical spirituality, including how archaeological insights illuminate well-known stories and how temple and sacramental themes intersect with everyday discipleship. The format tends to balance rigorous exegesis with personal reflections and family-oriented, ac... more

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