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The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlesteinwww.patreon.com
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 better apply them to our lives and draw more power from them. If you listen to this podcast you will learn all kinds of interesting background information that will help you understand and learn more from the scriptures. We believe it will allow you to add real power to your life. My gratitude to my co-host Lamar Newmeyer. Also to my friend Rich Nicholls, who composed the introductory music.
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Episodes

God Conquers What We Fear: Joshua and God Fighting for Us (Book of Joshua)

Join us for the most spiritually uplifting week imaginable on the Momentum 27 West cruise. We will leave from San Diego and go to Cabo San Lucas and other great ports. I will speak as well as Elaine Dalton, Jasen Wade, and others. Jenny Oaks Baker and Nathan Pacheco will also perform. Use the promo code KERRY for a discount at https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu .. . For fantastic extra content, join us at / enlightenedgeedu where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra co...

May 17, 20261 hr 20 minSeason 5Ep. 41

Remembering Our Relationship with God and His Children (Deuteronomy)

Join us for the most spiritually uplifting week imaginable on the Momentum 27 West cruise. We will leave from San Diego and go to Cabo San Lucas and other great ports. I will speak as well as Elaine Dalton, Jasen Wade, and others. Jenny Oaks Baker and Nathan Pacheco will also perform. Use the promo code KERRY for a discount at https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu ... For fantastic extra content, join us at / enlightenedgeedu , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra c...

May 10, 20261 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 40

S5 E39 Having Revelation and Faith, Even When the Journey Isn't What We Expected (Numbers)

Join us for the most spiritually uplifting week imaginable on the Momentum 27 West cruise. We will leave from San Diego and go to Cabo San Lucas and other great ports. I will speak as well as Elaine Dalton, Jasen Wade, and others. Jenny Oaks Baker and Nathan Pacheco will also perform. Use the promo code KERRY for a discount at https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the...

May 03, 20261 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 39

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)

Join us for the most spiritually uplifting week imaginable on the Momentum 27 West cruise. We will leave from San Diego and go to Cabo San Lucas and other great ports. I will speak as well as Elaine Dalton, Jasen Wade, and others. Jenny Oaks Baker and Nathan Pacheco will also perform. Use the promo code KERRY for a discount at https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the...

May 03, 20261 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 38

S5 E38 Atonement, Purity, & Reconciliation: Really Understanding the Law of Moses (Leviticus part 2)

Join us for the most spiritually uplifting week imaginable on the Momentum 27 West cruise. We will leave from San Diego and go to Cabo San Lucas and other great ports. I will speak as well as Elaine Dalton, Jasen Wade, and others. Jenny Oaks Baker and Nathan Pacheco will also perform. Use the promo code KERRY for a discount at https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the...

Apr 26, 202647 min

S5 E37 Sacrifice, Atonement, and Redemption: Do you want to really understand it? (Leviticus part 1)

Join us for the most spiritually uplifting week imaginable on the Momentum 27 West cruise. We will leave from San Diego and go to Cabo San Lucas and other great ports. I will speak as well as Elaine Dalton, Jasen Wade, and others. Jenny Oaks Baker and Nathan Pacheco will also perform. Use the promo code KERRY for a discount at https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the...

Apr 26, 20261 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 37

S5 E36 Learning from Ancient Temples about Modern Ones with Rabbis and Kerry (Temple and Sacrifice Thought)

For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra content will help learn more about your temple worship by examining Egyptian temples with Kerry. This is a special episode to go with the Come Follow Me program's extra thoughts about Temple and Sacrifice. Kerry explores with Rabbi Jarrod Grover how the temple was about creating a relationship with God, and about overcoming what happened in the G...

Apr 19, 20261 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 36

S5 E35 Part 2: Finding and Rejecting God: packed Exodus lessons on what to do and not to do! (Exodus 19-34)

For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra content will help you understand your temple experience better by drawing on the temples of ancient Egypt. In this episode Kerry explores the amazing experience Israel had in coming into the presence of God, Then Kerry and Andrew Skinner and Joshua Matson explore the golden calf episode in a roundtable, and then Kerry and Paul Hoskisson discuss m...

Apr 19, 20261 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 35

S5 E34 Part 1: Finding and Rejecting God: packed Exodus lessons on what to do and not to do! (Exodus 19-34)

For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra content will help you understand your temple experience better by drawing on the temples of ancient Egypt. In this episode Kerry explores the amazing experience Israel had in coming into the presence of God, and how most of them rejected coming into His presence. He also looks at how their story is an archetype of our journey to be with God, and ...

Apr 19, 20261 hr 18 min

S5 E33 Powerful Salvation and the Nature of Jehovah in Exodus and Our Lives, Exodus Part 2 (Exodus 14-18)

For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra content will help you see dozens and dozens of details about Egypt, the route of the Exodus and more. In this episode Kerry and Rosalynde Welch discuss the mature faith that is demonstrated by Israel in the Exodus and the song Moses and Miriam sing. They also explore how this story teaches us some key things about the nature of Jehovah/Christ and...

Apr 12, 20261 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 33

S5 E32 Beholding Salvation Then and Now: Brad Wilcox, James Hoffmeier (leading Egypt and Exodus Expert), and Camille Olson on The/Our Exodus (Exodus 14-18)

For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra content will help you see dozens and dozens of details about Egypt, the route of the Exodus and more. In this episode Kerry and Brad Wilcox discuss lessons we can learn from the Exodus. Then Kerry interviews James Hoffmeier, the leading expert on the realities of Israel in Egypt and the Exodus. Then Kerry goes into depth about the symbolism behin...

Apr 12, 20261 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 32

S5 E31 Egyptian Perspectives, Plagues, Pharaoh, Passover, and Christ with Brad Wilcox (Exodus 7-13)

For fantastic extra content, including more about an Egyptology perspective on the Exodus story, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. In this episode Kerry and Brad Wilcox discuss lessons we can learn from the plagues. Then Kerry explains an Egyptology perspective on the plagues, especially in terms of the plagues as a contest with Pharaoh. He then goes into depth studying the first Passover and its symbolism of Christ. We are gra...

Apr 05, 202650 minSeason 5Ep. 31

S5 E30 Holy Saturday: Hope and the Savior's Mission in the Spirit World with Surprise Guests

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c ... In this episode Kerry and Julianne Muhlestein and their grandson, Ocean Muhlestein, talk about Christ's mission in the Spirit World, and also the darkness we all feel on days like Holy Saturday, and the hope we all can have because we know that Easter Sunday will come!. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the D...

Apr 04, 202616 minSeason 5Ep. 30

S5 E29 Celebrating and Mourning The Most Awful and Most Wonderful Good News of Good Friday

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c ... In this episode Kerry and Lani Hilton talk about the events of Good Friday and the importance of commemorating them. They speak of the horror of what happened and how hard it is to think about that, but how important it is. They also talk about the joy of what happened, that Christ was willing to die for us, that God was willing to send Him to die, and how we are bles...

Apr 03, 202628 minSeason 5Ep. 29

S5 E28 Gethsemane, Last Supper, Suffering, and God's Love with Tyler Griffin

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c ... In this episode Kerry and Tyler Griffin discuss the events of the Last Supper. The delve into Christ's teaching about His unity with God and the Holy Ghost and what that means for us our our potential unity. They also explore the difficulty of appreciating the Savior's suffering for us and the importance of trying to do so. They look at the "awful arithmetic of the atonement...

Apr 02, 202628 minSeason 5Ep. 28

S5 E27 Worshipping on Holy "Loving" Wednesday with Eric Huntsman

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/ (then click on Holy Week at the top) https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome/easter?lang=eng In this episode Kerry and Eric Huntsman discuss what is traditionally called "Spy Wednesday." Instead of exploring the darker side of this day, they talk about the uplifting elements, especially focusing on the anointing of Jesus and the loving acts we can associate with it. Eric renames it Loving Wednesday and talks ab...

Apr 01, 202624 minSeason 5Ep. 27

S5 E26 Holy Tuesday, Christ, Temples, and the Return of the King with Lani Hilton

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c ... Trina Boice's book "Via Dolorosa": https://www.amazon.com/s?k=via+doloro ... Resources and Ideas for a Christ-centered Easter Season | https://www.lanihilton.com/easter/ In this episode Kerry and Lani Hilton discuss Holy Tuesday and the important events of that day, including Christ's teachings at the temple, His teachings about the temple, His prophecies about His co...

Mar 31, 202630 minSeason 5Ep. 26

S5 E 25 Holy Monday with Hank Smith

In this episode Kerry and Hank explore some of the events of Holy Monday and some of the ways you may want to celebrate it.

Mar 30, 202614 minSeason 5Ep. 25

S5 E24 Palm Sunday and Holy Week Worship with Eric Huntsman (Palm Sunday Special Episode)

Here are some resources for your Holy Week studies: https://www.outofthedust.org/193-2/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/easter/holy-week Trina Boice's book "Via Dolorosa": https://www.amazon.com/s?k=via+dolorosa+trina+boice&crid=1F9UKKPFI6GBU&sprefix=trina+boice+via+d%2Caps%2C215&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWsMUgOkox8 . scripture central with lani hilton on Good/Holy/Atoning Friday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kI...

Mar 29, 202641 minSeason 5Ep. 24

S5 E23 Testifying of the Risen Christ with Elaine Dalton, Jenny Oaks Baker and Kerry Muhlestein (Easter Episode)

You can learn more about the cruise where we discuss the covenant at https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ In this episode Kerry and former General Young Women's President Elaine Dalton discuss Christ and the Resurrection. They speak of the significance of the event, of commemorating it on Easter, of Easter traditions, and of things we can learn from those who witnessed Christ, especially Mary Magdalene, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and Peter. They testify of the resurrected Christ....

Mar 29, 20261 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 23

S5 E22 Knowing what I AM means: the Exodus with Brad Wilcox, Andrew Skinner, and Paul Hoskisson (Exodus 1-6)

Join us at our Palm Sunday walk. For details go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1567692857885760/ We would also love for you to experience The Redeemer with Jenny Oaks Baker. Go to jennyoaksbaker.com to learn more. Also, you can learn more about the cruise where we discuss the covenant at https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ In this episode Kerry and Brad Wilcox explore the beginning of the Exodus story. They especially look at the amazing story of the midwives and Moses' mother and sis...

Mar 22, 20261 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 22

S5 E21 Deliverance, Christ, and Redemption in the Joseph Story with Andrew Skinner (Genesis 42-50)

You can get some free handouts about Joseph, Abraham, Adam, and Melchizedek as symbols of Christ at our Patreon website. You can also gain access to a huge amount of fantastic and meaningful content by joining there. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and join today! We would also love for you to experience The Redeemer with Jenny Oaks Baker. Go to jennyoaksbaker.com to learn more. In this episode Kerry and Andrew Skinner explore many elements of the Joseph story. They investigate ...

Mar 15, 20261 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 21

S5 E20 God in Egypt: The Joseph Story told from Egypt (Genesis 37-41)

We have fantastic extra content for you that you will love on our Patreon Website / enlightenedgeedu . Please join us there so that you can participate in our in-depth lessons. This week we will use footage and maps and pictures to help the story become real as we learn lessons from the text. Join us for our Palm Sunday walk. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1567692857885760/ . Also check out the performance of The Redeemer by Jenny Oaks Baker at https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/ . In...

Mar 08, 20261 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 20

S5 E 19 Righteousness and Consecration: The Women of Genesis with Camille Fronk Olsen (Gen. 24-33)

We have fantastic extra content for you that you will love on our Patreon Website / enlightenedgeedu . Please join us there so that you can participate in our in-depth lessons. This week we will address questions many people have about the creation and show how it all focuses on God and His Son. In this week’s episode Kerry discusses Enoch’s preaching, anlife in the time of Enoch, the giants in the land, and other things about Enoch’s sermon. He and others discuss why the Book of Moses has so mu...

Mar 01, 202659 minSeason 5Ep. 19

S5 E 18 Jacob's Ladder, Endowment, and the House of the Lord (Genesis 24-33)

Speaking of Covenants (as we do this week), to get really in depth learning about the covenant, join Steven Harper and myself on a cruise where we discuss the New and Everlasting Covenant in a series of ten lectures/discussions/workshops. This will be fantastic! Plus we dock at Cozumel, Roatan, Costa Maya, and more! Learn more at https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ In this short episode from four years ago, Kerry delves into Jacob's experience at Bethel, and how it was a temple experience...

Mar 01, 202623 minSeason 5Ep. 18

S5 E17 Jacob Prevailing with and in God, the amazing stories that create Israel (Gen. 24-33)

Take advantage of classes on symbolism from Michelle Gateau and on the Bible from Kerry Muhlestein. All of this is available on our Patreon Website for the cost of a lunch at your favorite fast food place. Just go to / enlightenedgeedu and take advantage of our amazing content! In this packed episode, Kerry and Robbie Taggart explore Jacob's actions as he obtains blessings and covenants with God. They examine different ways of viewing Jacob when he deceives Isaac, and of looking at his life as h...

Mar 01, 20261 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 17

S5 E16 Sacrifices, Sisters, Seen of God, and You. The dramatic stories of Abraham’s family (Genesis 18-23)

Take advantage of classes on symbolism from Michelle Gateau and on the Bible from Kerry Muhlestein. All of this is available on our Patreon Website for the cost of a lunch at your favorite fast food place. Just go to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and take advantage of our amazing content! In this packed episode, Kerry and Robbie Taggart discuss the trials of Hagar and how she is seen by the Lord, and how that relations to our lives. Then Kerry and George Pierce discuss what archaeol...

Feb 22, 20261 hr 32 minSeason 5Ep. 16

S5 E15 An Introduction to Facsimile Two (Abraham 1-2)

In this episode Kerry from four years ago Kerry and his co-host Lamar Newmeyer discuss Facsimile Two from the Book of Abraham. They talk about Egyptological elements of the facsimile and how it can teach us about the temple and our journey to be with God. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very g...

Feb 15, 20261 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 15

S5 E14 The Book of Abraham Introduced and Understood (Abraham 1-2)

Take advantage of classes on symbolism from Michelle Gateau and on the Bible from Kerry Muhlestein. All of this is available on our Patreon Website for the cost of a lunch at your favorite fast food place. Just go to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and take advantage of our amazing content! In this episode from four years ago Kerry and his co-host Lamar Newmeyer explore the story of the Book of Abraham. They tell the story of how Egyptian papyri got from Egypt to Joseph Smith. They ex...

Feb 15, 202659 minSeason 5Ep. 14

S5 E 13 Abraham, Adam, and You Seeking for the Covenant and the Symbolism of Covenantal Sacrifice (Genesis 12-17)

Speaking of Covenants (as we do this week), to get really in depth learning about the covenant, join Steven Harper and myself on a cruise where we discuss the New and Everlasting Covenant in a series of ten lectures/discussions/workshops. This will be fantastic! Plus we dock at Cozumel, Roatan, Costa Maya, and more! Learn more at https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ In this episode Kerry and Mike Goodman explore some elements of the Abrahamic Covenant. Then Kerry delves into the wonderful ...

Feb 15, 20261 hrSeason 5Ep. 13
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