In this shortcast Kerry explores more of the lessons we can learn from the Samson story. He also explores some of the sad and strange stories from the end of the Book of Judges, which gives us information that will help us make sense of stories we will encounter in the First Samuel. Our gratitude goes to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.
Jun 01, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this shortcast Kerry explores the stories of Gideon and Jephthah. He delves into the lessons we can learn from these stories, and the strange aspects of the Jephthah story. We are grateful for Lisa Spice, our sponsor, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.
Jun 01, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In this Shortcast Kerry gives and overview of the lessons to learn from the Book of Judges. Then he looks at the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael, drawing lessons from their story for our day. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
May 29, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Kerry interviews Jeff Chadwick, a colleague who has been excavating in Israel for well over 3 decades, and has worked on Philistine sites in which the stories of Samson and Goliath took place. They discuss the applicability of the Book of Judges for our lives today. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.
May 29, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In this shortcast Kerry reviews the challenges the Israelites had in the wilderness and how God overcame those as they entered the Land of Promise. In doing so, he recaps the conquest of the land. Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.
May 22, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Lamar and Kerry talk about the most important messages from the Book of Joshua. There is a surprising amount of important theological meaning in a book that most people think of being about warfare. Lamar and I referenced some videos I have posted with more details about history and geography and archaeology. These can be found by going to the following website and scrolling to the bottom to find the "Old Testament Video Series" column. https://www.outofthedust.org/old-testament-aids/ Our thanks...
May 22, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Kerry and Lamar give a bird's eye view of the Old Testament so far. As we leave the Torah, or Pentateuch, and enter into the Promised Land, it is worth looking at the big picture. It will help us understand the rest of the Old Testament. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.
May 22, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Kerry interviews George Pierce on what we can learn from archaeology about the Israelites coming into the Promised Land. With all of that we can flesh out the stories better. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for producing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.
May 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Sam and Kerry explore why Moses couldn't go into the Promised Land, and lessons we can learn from that for our own lives. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the song.
May 15, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode Kerry and Jenet have an open discussion about some elements of the covenant in our lives and how it affects us. They explore how understanding the covenant and God's relationship with us correctly affects the way we view how we approach salvation. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
May 15, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this shortcast Kerry gives a quick overview of Deuteronomy. Because Deuteronomy is largely about the covenant, Kerry especially explores the most crucial verses in Judaism and in the covenant, and what it means for each covenant holder in their life. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
May 15, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Keith Wilson and Kerry explore the story of the fiery serpents who bit the children of Israel in the wilderness. They discuss the theme in the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon and what it may really have been like and how it applies to us. Thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
May 10, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this shortcast Kerry explores how the journey of the Israelites is similar to our journey to be with God. This allows us to better understand the role of faith, atonement, and believing Christ in our lives. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
May 08, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Kerry interviews Julianne Muhlestein about times when they witnessed people living the Law of Moses and how it impacted them in a positive way. They especially focus on holiness and the atoning sacrifice of Christ and how it affects them and their family. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for playing and composing the music.
May 05, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this shortcast, Kerry explores elements of the Law of Moses that demonstrate mercy and love. He talks about how this is part of the covenant and how to think about applications today, even post-Law-of-Moses. Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for being our sponsor, and Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this video, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
May 01, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this podcast Kerry examines how the tabernacle was made and the elements of the tabernacle. He explores how this is symbolic of our journey through life to be with God again. Our thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our video editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
May 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Kerry and Avram discuss the purpose of the Law of Moses and what it means to be holy and what that has to do with us today. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this podcast, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In a joint podcast, done by both The Scriptures Are Real and Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Me podcast, Kerry visits with Scot and Maurine Proctor about Israel entering into the covenant on Mount Sinai. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Michaela Proctor Hutchins for editing the episode.
Apr 24, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this shortcast, Kerry discusses some elements of God's glory on Mount Sinai, what it has to do with the faith of the Children of Israel, and what that has to do with us.
Apr 22, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Phil Allred and Kerry Muhlestein explore elements of the Sinai story Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for sponsoring us, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Apr 17, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Kerry explores stories where Gethsemane and the resurrection became more real to him.
Apr 17, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Kerry talks about Exodus 15 and the beautiful but powerful imagery of the Lord as a Divine Warrior. He discusses why it is important that we and our children understand that we have a Savior who can conquer and deliver. Our gratitude to Lisa Spice, our sponsor, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the theme song.
Apr 14, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Kerry touches on a number of elements of the Exodus story that are very real and help make sense of some of the details (such as the migratory route of quails). Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and played the theme song.
Apr 14, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Kerry talks with the composer and writer of the song Gethsemane, Melanie Hoffman, about Christ, His gift, and what happened in Gethsemane. hoffmanhouse.com Thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Apr 10, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode Egyptologist John Gee joins Egyptologist Kerry Muhlestein in Egypt to discuss some of the realities of Exodus 14 and the deliverance from Egypt. In this video Kerry mentions a video that can be found on the playlist "Old Testament Class Video". The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP0AwqZejcA&list=PL_oQcvVR477wAsp1XsOO-Ubyx8IC4y36T&index=13 . Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing ...
Apr 03, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Kerry and Josh Matson explore Josh's experience at a Samaritan Passover and how it can help us understand the Passover and some of its symbolism. Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for being our sponsor, Kaleb Muhlestein for editing, and Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Mar 27, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Kerry helps us understand the plagues from an Egyptian point of view, which helps us better understand the message God was sending. We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music. My editor tells me that due to not having my sound equipment with me in Egypt that my mic cuts out a few times, and that I said that they saved Seth when I meant they saved Osiris. I apologize.
Mar 27, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Kerry discusses the meaning of the name I Am We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Mar 26, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Kerry and Lamar discuss elements of the Exodus story that help us understand it and make it more real. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Mar 26, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Lamar and Kerry discuss the transition from Genesis to Exodus, and the beginning of the Exodus story and the theme of deliverance. We thank our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
Mar 20, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 41
