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The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein
Book Of Mormon
Book Of Revelation
Christmas
Christianity
Atonement Of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Social Media
Scripture Central
Faith
Judgment
Scripture Study
Heavenly Father
Covenants
Nephi
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Lehi
Fortress Of Faith
Tiktok
Gen Z
Hebrew Writing

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

Sharalyn Howcroft
Archivist for the Church History Department, involved with the Joseph Smith Papers project
Church History Department
Episode: S4 E12 Community, Covenants and Church: the story behind Section 20 (Sections 20-22)
Dr. Andrew Skinner
Esteemed colleague and expert in the scriptures.
Episode: S4 E11 Sacrifice, Christ, Consecration, and You with Andrew Skinner (D&C 19)
Mark Staker
Senior Historian for the Department of Church History at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: S4 E9 Priesthood Restored, Behind the Scenes (D&C 12-17)
Dr. Susan Easton Black
A pioneer among historians of church history and a former professor.
Brigham Young University
Episode: S4 E8 I Shall Enlighten Your Mind with Susan Easton Black (D&C 10-11)
Dr. Janiece Johnson
Historian and acquisitions director at Deseret Book, expert in American religious history and the Book of Mormon.
Deseret Book
Episode: S4 E7 Recognizing God's Answers (D&C 6-9)
Gerrit Dirkmaat
Teaches in the Department of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, formerly worked on the Joseph Smith Papers Project.
Brigham Young University
Episode: S4 E5 The Real Translation Story: a Seer Translating the Book of Mormon from Gold Plates (D&C 3-5)
Dr. Richard Bushman
Eminent historian and author of 'Rough Stone Rolling', involved with the Joseph Smith Papers Project
Columbia University
Episode: S4 E6 Hearing the Voice of God, a special extra episode with Richard Bushman (D&C 3-5)
Andrew Skinner
Dr. Andrew Skinner, scholar and recurring guest
Brigham Young University
Episode: S4 E3 Why Joseph Smith: Prophecies and History of Joseph Smith and Family with Andrew Skinner (JSH 1:1-26)
Dr. Robin Jensen
Scholarly expert with a Ph.D. in History from the University of Utah and extensive experience with the Joseph Smith Papers Project.
Church History Department
Episode: S4 E2 God Speaks (but how do we receive it?) (Doctrine and Covenants 1)

Host

Kerry Muhlestein
Kerry Muhlestein is an expert in scriptural teachings, drawing from his background in archaeology and scripture studies. He engages with both scholarly and lay perspectives, facilitating impactful discussions around faith and personal experiences in relation to divine teachings.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 564 ratings
  • Thankful for the extra learning.

    Truly am gratful for the knowledge gained throughout these sessions. Helped me understand more about the history of the church and scripture understands. Many things I’d questions on. I’m not a book person, my visual in listening to teaching are clear and imagination goes to work in placing detail

    Pictures to what’s being taught. I loose my place when it comes to reading. I do read, but very selective. I feel over the years I’ve become more prone to listen. So thank you for helping me be more cl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikoraariki
    United States4 months ago
  • Worth listening to

    Brother Muhlstein is a legitimate scholar, but makes the podcast interesting for us regular folk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barb Craig
    Canada4 months ago
  • Favorite Gospel Podcast?

    Obviously, everyone is unique and they are all good but I really appreciate the gospel insights from this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate G M
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent!

    How fortunate I feel for the plethora of wonderful, faithful scholars sharing insight and knowledge on these podcasts. Dr. Kerry is definitely one of them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    themom1982
    United States6 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love listening to Kerry and his guests discuss the scriptures and they really are becoming more real for me! Thank you Kerry!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relief society pres.
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep insights into scripture and the engaging discussions that bring biblical principles to life.
Listeners fondly remark on the warmth and approachability of the hosts, making the learning experience feel personal and inviting.
There is a strong emphasis on practical applications of faith, making the content relatable and valuable for personal spiritual growth.
The quality of guests and their backgrounds in education and spirituality adds credibility to the discussions.
Many find the blend of scholarly perspectives and personal stories to be highly enriching and uplifting for their faith journey.

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S4 E7 Recognizing God's Answers (D&C 6-9)
Q: What is the significance of the phrase 'cast your mind on the night that you cried unto me in your heart'?
It emphasizes the importance of remembering past spiritual experiences as a way to understand God's communication today.
S2 E95 Q&A and Christmas (week of Dec. 18, first episode)
Q: Was Eve beguiled or did she know what would happen?
Eve had enough understanding to know the complexity of her choice, correlating it with God's command and the plan of salvation.
S2 E96 Preparing for the Book of Mormon with more resources and Jasmin Rappeleye (week of Dec. 18, second episode)
Q: What got you personally into this, Jasmin?
I was trying to figure out my path after BYU and found a match combining ancient scripture and web development.
S2 E98 Saints Unscripted as a tool for understanding the Gospel and Scriptures (week of Dec. 25, 2nd episode)
Q: What has made the scriptures real for you?
Involvement in Saints Unscripted has made the scriptures come alive, transforming them from mere stories into relatable narratives through academic engagement and personal insights.
S2 E98 Saints Unscripted as a tool for understanding the Gospel and Scriptures (week of Dec. 25, 2nd episode)
Q: What do you do as Saints Unscripted? Why do you do it?
Saints Unscripted aims to present positive content about the church and to answer tough questions in an accessible way, particularly for youth and those exploring their faith.

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2. Dr. Andrew Skinner
3. Mark Staker
4. Dr. Susan Easton Black
5. Dr. Janiece Johnson
6. Gerrit Dirkmaat
7. Dr. Richard Bushman
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