Kerry talks with childhood friend Wayne Anderson about the hope they find in the changes people make as demonstrated in the Genesis and beginning Exodus stories. Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for sponsoring the podcast, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing it, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Mar 20, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this short-cast, Kerry discusses the different blessings pronounced upon each tribe, including the blessings Moses gave them. He also briefly discusses the importance of knowing the tribes from which we come. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, William Stoughton, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.
Mar 13, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this short-cast Kerry discusses the symbols that point towards Christ in the Joseph Story, and what they have to do with us.
Mar 13, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Kerry Muhlestein and Joe Spencer explore meaningful elements of the Joseph story, especially the redemption of Judah and the power of the story in our lives. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Mar 13, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Kerry Muhlestein and Stephen Smoot discuss the Joseph Story as a whole, and some Egyptological elements that cast light on the story. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our theme music.
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this shortcast, Kerry explores briefly some cultural and historical elements that cast light on the Joseph Story.
Mar 06, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this short-cast Kerry explores cultural elements that help us understand and even learn from the story of Tamar and Judah. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our theme song.
Mar 06, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Lamar and Kerry discuss the moving story of Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Billah and Zilpah, and the birth of their 12 sons, and the creation of the House of Israel. They also discuss whether or not God has a chosen people, what it means to be of the House of Israel, and what we should do about it today. You can learn more about this on his website about it, and in the many podcasts, firesides and devotionals found there. You can also read or listen to his latest work on this topic here . We are grateful...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Kerry discusses the wrestle Jacob has at Peniel and how it is the culmination of his Abrahamic Sacrifice. He then explores the different ways such a sacrifice might look in our lives, sharing the story of his father. He also touches on how significant this was of Jacob. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the theme song.
Feb 27, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Kerry interviews Kim Matheson as she talks about when reading about Jacob's wrestle became real for her.
Feb 27, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this shortcast Kerry explores temple and covenant elements of Jacob's experience. He focuses on his dream at Bethel, but touches on his other temple experiences, such as at Peniel and his return to Bethel with his family. We see how similar we are to the great patriarchs and matriarchs of old. We are grateful to our Sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and the composer and player of the music, Rich Nicholls.
Feb 27, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Lamar and Kerry discuss the story of Jacob receiving the birthright blessing. They tackle issues such as tricks being employed, the birthright, and inspiration. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein
Feb 22, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Camille Fronk Olson highlights some of the incredible stories we have about women in the book of Genesis. Their lives are so real, and so inspiring, and there is so much we can all learn from them, whether we are male or female. Sister Olson shares many powerful messages. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein
Feb 20, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Lamar and Kerry discuss the marriage of Rebekah and Isaac. They speak of lessons we can learn from Rebekah and the role model she is. There is so much we can learn from Rebekah. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein
Feb 20, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Lamar and Kerry interview Dr. Daniel Peterson about the biblical story of Ishmael and how it impacts the world today. They explore the Arab connection with Ishmael and Islam today.
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Dr. Avram Shannon and Dr. Muhlestein discuss the story of the messengers coming to Abraham, and also the near sacrifice of Isaac. They discuss what the Abrahamic Sacrifice really means and what it has to do with us. This is a theme that we will find repeated in the Old Testament
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this short-cast Kerry and Lamar talk about the messengers that came to visit Abraham before they went on to Sodom and Gomorrah. They discuss what kind of messengers they may have been, and the very practical implications for our lives today.
Feb 13, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this short-cast Kerry explores just a few elements behind the geography and the history that makes Abraham's life a little more real. He touches on things from evidence for where Abraham started life to evidence for famine.
Feb 11, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this interview Rebekah Call first talks about how she can picture the teachings of the Savior because of the geography of the Holy Land. She also talks about how understanding Hebrew Poetry brings the scriptures to life. The largest part of the interview is explaining what covenants are, how understanding ancient culture helps us understand the covenant, and what God's love is inside a covenant context.
Feb 07, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this fantastic interview Dr. Taeger explains how the establishment of the Covenant with Abraham became real to him, and helps explain the covenant. Dr. Taeger is a masterful teacher. In this episode you will gain a greater appreciation for what the Abrahamic Covenant has to do with you and your life.
Feb 07, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode we discuss Abraham's beginnings and how it didn't always go as one might think. As we watch what makes Abraham so great, we can see how much more like our lives his life was than we may have initially thought. This can give us great insights into how to live our lives.
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this short-cast Kerry discusses timelines for the flood, Abraham and the Bible. He also discusses how understanding temple imagery helps us understand elements of the flood and the Tower of Babel
Feb 04, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Lamar and Kerry discuss the flood and what it teaches us about God's wrath and His mercy. They help us understand God's justice and gain a helpful perspective on why dramatic events happen in the Old Testament and how to understand them and see God's mercy through them. This discussion will help you understand many stories in the Old Testament.
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Kerry and Lamar address interesting questions such as why Noah cursed Ham's seed. They also discuss Noah's "perfection" and questions of his communing with God.
Jan 30, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this short-cast Kerry traces the covenant from Adam through Enoch and looks at its evidence for Noah, which will allow us to follow it to Abraham. He explores the idea of the covenant helping us be changed to become children of God in a different way.
Jan 30, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Kerry does a "short-cast" on the definitions of Zion, and what it means for us to become a Zion people and a Zion person, taking it into very real and practical levels.
Jan 24, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Kerry discusses how we learn from God (through Enoch and Adam) about how we are all damned but how the chance for being born again saves us. He also explores what it means to be born again.
Jan 16, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Lamar and Kerry explore Enoch's call as a seer. They delve into what it means to have communication with God, especially what some verses in Moses 6 teach us about that in our lives. They also explore what it means to prophesy, or to open our mouths. They help the story of Enoch have application in our lives.
Jan 16, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode Kerry explores aspects of the fall, such as was it necessary, did it have to happen through transgression, the role of Eve, and consequences for not understanding the Fall correctly.
Jan 10, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This was a fireside I did for my ward on keys to understanding the Old Testament. These are things that can help us draw more from the Old Testament throughout out lives.
Jan 06, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15