For help with your gut-brain connection, email yourmentalwellnesscoach@gmail.com . For access to the extra video content Kerry Mentioned go to TSAR.website or Patreon.com/enlightenedgeedu In this episode Lamar and Kerry go over some key concepts of Nephi's vision. They especially explore the different things the angel teaches Nephi about the condescension of Christ and what that has to do with us. They then discuss some of the crucial things the vision teaches about the covenant, its loss, and i...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We mention an article by Noel that can be found at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol20/iss2/2/ We also mention an article by Daniel Belnap that can be found at https://rsc.byu.edu/things-which-my-father-saw/even-our-father-lehi-saw-lehis-dream-nephite-cultural-narrative They also talk about a book by Jack Welch on charting the Book of Mormon found here https://rsc.byu.edu/things-which-my-father-saw/even-our-father-lehi-saw-lehis-dream-nephite-cultural-narrative Kerry and Noel discuss how...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 6
To get more lectures and other great material, subscribe to Patreon.com/EnlightenEdgeEdu can access an article Phil mentioned at https://rsc.byu.edu/literature-belief/dark-way-tree Kerry and Phil explore Lehi’s teachings about the fall that stem from his dream. We tie it into Nephi’s experiences as he learns from God, and the need we all have to come into conversation with God. We also discuss what our dark and dreary waste may look like, and how we can be guided through that, and what it has to...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Kerry discusses a new website with great content. Join it at https://www.patreon.com/EnlightenEdgeEDU/posts Kerry and Lamar discuss the layout of the Book of Mormon, some of the most important principles that guided Lehi and Nephi, and then explore the establishment of the covenant with Nephi, and compare that to the covenant made with Israel. Kerry references an article that is found at https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/prospering-in-the-land-a-comparison-of-covenant-promises-in-levitic...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 3
To go to the new website with the Muhlestein Masterclass and other great content, go to https://www.patreon.com/EnlightenEdgeEDU/posts . In this episode Noel Reynolds and Kerry explore the background of Lehi's family, and the evidence that they were very trained in languages and very literate. They discuss the possibility that being from Manasseh created an opportunity to be trained in Egyptian. They talk about the influence of that literacy and training in Egyptian on the Book of Mormon. An art...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Mike Goodman talks about the role the Book of Mormon played in his conversion from a different lifestyle and the power it has to bring us to Christ, to remind us of our covenants, and the importance of knowing we are not cast off. He and Kerry explore the amazing power the Book of Mormon has to change lives and families. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Dec 31, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode Sister Marriott tells her surprising conversion story and the role that the Spirit played in helping her realize that figures in the Book of Mormon were real. She teaches us about the power that comes from that and how it can impact our lives. She and Kerry explore the prophetic promises of blessings that come from reading the Book of Mormon. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music f...
Dec 31, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this shortcast Kerry bears his testimony of Christ and shares a short Christmas message and wishes for his audience.
Dec 24, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 99
In this episode Kerry Interviews David Snell and Kaitlyn Fotheringham of Saints Unscripted. They discuss how this group uses media in a way that speaks to a younger audience to help them find answers to their questions and to come to a deeper understanding of the scriptures and the Gospel. Kaitlyn and David talk about their own journeys and why they do what they do and how that has made the scriptures real for them. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein...
Dec 24, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 98
For help with sleep, and a 30% discount on many of the products we have spoken of so far, email yourmentalwellnesscoach@gmail.com In this episode Nick and Kerry explore the end of the Book of Revelation and how it carries a message of hope through the images of trial and tribulation. They discuss how the large events in John's vision have personal application for us in our daily lives. Though Satan's power is real, and what he offers seems appealing, in the end the only real source of peace is t...
Dec 24, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Go to launchpadconsultingstudio@gmail.com to get higher visibility, a better and bigger brand, and creative and far reaching marketing for whatever your big idea is. In this episode Kerry and Jasmin talk about resources for studying and teaching families about the Book of Mormon, focusing especially on Scripture Central. Jasmin explains what the resources are, and she and Kerry discuss the creation of Scripture Central and how it can help with Book of Mormon study. They also talk about the use o...
Dec 17, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 96
You can go to sparcproject.org to see the video of Jeff Chadwick Kerry and Lamar spoke about. In this episode Kerry and Lamar answer questions such as how the covenant ties in with children who are wandering, or how much did Eve know and understand when she partook of the fruit, and the comparison of different interpretations of the Facsimiles. They also talk about the condescension of Christ at Christmas, and the irony of Christ's separation from God creates the chance for our unity with God. T...
Dec 17, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 95
The 25% off for Kerry's publications at seagullbook.com ends on the 15th. Enter the code Kerry25. In this episode Kerry and Jason discuss the middle of the Book of Revelation, and discuss how many of the numbers in Revelation are symbolic of being in the middle of trials. They give the key for several symbolic numbers, including many that you may not normally think we can understand. They explore the protection that is extended to those who make and keep covenants, but that this doesn't mean tha...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 94
This episode is only one hour long! I don't know why the upload makes it appear to be 5 hours, but when you listen it is only 1 hour. Go to sparcproject.org to learn about the tour to Egypt that is sponsoring this episode. Please email us with questions and comments at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com We mention a book in the podcast, and I wanted you to know you can get a discount on it and others of my books at seagullbook.com by entering the code Kerry25 In this episode Kerry and Phil dive into...
Dec 03, 2023•5 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Visit our sponsor at he-lives.net Please email questions and comments to thescripturesarereal@gmail.com In this episode Kerry and Andy explore the beginning of the Book of Revelation. They talk about who John is, where and when this revelation was received, what seems to have been going on among the saints and how that is addressed in the book, symbolism, the use of temple imagery, what it means to be a prophet, the majesty of seeing God, the power of Christ, and the messages to the seven church...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Email our sponsor, yourmentalwellnesscoach@gmail.com to get help with getting life changing mental wellness products for you or your children or grandchildren. With your email you can get information about how to get a $10 discount. The code for discounts at Seagullbook.com is Kerry25 . You can go to sparcproject.org to donate to the podcast (just make a note that your donation is for the podcast). Email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com and share your experiences with the podcast and ask you...
Nov 26, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Email our sponsor, yourmentalwellnesscoach@gmail.com to get help with getting life changing mental wellness products for you or your children or grandchildren. With your email you can get information about how to get a $10 discount. The code for discounts at Seagullbook.com is Kerry25 . You can go to sparcproject.org to donate to the podcast (just make a note that your donation is for the podcast). Email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com and share your experiences with the podcast and ask you...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 90
In this bonus episode and joint podcast, Emilia Rabe continues her podcast by asking Kerry about how he developed and maintains testimony. You can use the code Kerry25 for a discount on Kerry's books at Seagullbook.com If you are interested in the workshops on the Book of Mormon (Dec. 7-9), or on Egypt and the Gospel (Dec. 15-16), email thescripturesareal@gmail.com . We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music...
Nov 19, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 89
In this shortcast Kerry clears up some common teachings about the covenant, and highlights the amazing teachings of Elder Renlund on how the baptismal covenant and the endowment are interrelated as part of the Abrahamic (or New and Everlasting) covenant. You can use the code Kerry25 for a discount on Kerry's books at Seagullbook.com If you are interested in the workshops on the Book of Mormon (Dec. 7-9), or on Egypt and the Gospel (Dec. 15-16), email thescripturesareal@gmail.com . Elder Renlund'...
Nov 19, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 88
In this episode Jennifer Lane and Kerry talk about Peter, and about leaving the world behind. They explore being redeemed and born again and finding the balance of choosing to live in a godly manner and being made godly, and how difficult it is to find that balance. They also discuss the hope we have in our and others having a chance to change in the next life and being redeemed by Christ’s blood. They explore what it means to be pilgrims in this life . They rejoice in and talk about the blessin...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Use the code Kerry25 at seagullbook.com to get 25% off of Kerry's books. In this episode Rabbi Joe Charnes and Kerry dive deep on the first 8 verses of James. They discuss the relationship of trials and being built up so that we can become complete, or wholehearted. They look at the meanings of the words used in these four verses and how we can become more godly through these trials. They then wrestle with the heavy questions of whether or not you can truly find joy in the worst kind of evil in ...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Use the code Kerry25 at Seagullbook.com for discounts on Kerry's books. In this episode, Kerry and Lamar discuss what it means to ask in faith and not have wavering faith and having your heart straight and right and sincere before God. They also explore the relationship between thinking celestial and faith. They also grapple with the balance of faith and works in our lives and how those notions should interact with each other rather than be considered as opposing principles. They discuss the “su...
Nov 12, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Use the code Kerry25 at Seagullbook.com for discounts on Kerry's books. In this episode, Kerry and Lamar discuss what it means to ask in faith and not have wavering faith and having your heart straight and right and sincere before God. They also explore the relationship between thinking celestial and faith. They also grapple with the balance of faith and works in our lives and how those notions should interact with each other rather than be considered as opposing principles. They discuss the “su...
Nov 12, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 84
In this episode Phil Allred and Kerry discuss how on this earth we are pilgrims, in a temporary home. They also explore how Christ, as the High Priest, is trying to help us return to God. They explore how the examples of those who have followed God in the past can help us learn to let Christ bring us home. They also emphasize how knowing we are divine beings on earth should affect us. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed ...
Nov 05, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 83
In this episode Kerry and Dan Belnap discuss how the Book of Hebrews points us to the need to stay true to Christ, no matter what. Christ is above all things, and descended to earth and below all things so that He can lift us above all things. Using chapter 12 to as a key to understanding the book, they delve into how the letter exhorts us to do better and to have communion with other holy saints and to become holy to commune better with God.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for o...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 82
In this episode Kerry and Jennifer discuss the following books: https://amzn.to/3RYHxWj and https://amzn.to/46JSD5Z In this episode, Jennifer Lane and Kerry talk about Paul as a mentor to church leaders. They explore how this and all else he does are governed by his desire to come to Christ, and how he left sinfulness behind and came to Christ and wants everyone else to do the same and how he is disappointed when they don’t. They also address what are sometimes seen as difficult chapters because...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 81
In this episode Kerry and Brent discuss Paul's teachings about loving god and each other. They also talk about how we are to leave behind us the things of the world as we have become begotten as new creatures in Christ. When we turn to the world we become deceived and lose so much. When we remain fast in following our new selves in Christ, we become so much more. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music fo...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 80
In this episode Kerry and Rabbi Joe Charnes discuss what we can learn from an honest study of other faiths from their point of view. Rabbi Charnes also speaks of some of the things he gained from attending General Conference. Then they explore the first two verses of Colossians, especially discussing how we should leave peace, grace, and love with those we meet, and be present for them with genuine love rather than a formulaic love. A message from Rabbi Charnes: Shalom, friends. In the podcast, ...
Oct 08, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Stephen Taeger and Kerry address what Philippians can teach about the question of what makes Paul such a great Christian. What is it about who and what he is that enables him to be such an effective tool in spreading God's word? They also ask how we can accept others when they have motives and ideas that our different from ours. They then explore the difference between justification, sanctification, and perfectionism. They discuss how we can be changed by Christ and belong to Christ and the Fath...
Oct 08, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Using Philip's published translation of Ephesians, Kerry and Philip Abbot discuss the language and beauty of the Epistle to the Ephesians. They also explore how the teachings in this letter are related to the temple. They also talk about its teachings about the Second Coming and Christ's conquering of the world for us. They also probe Paul's teachings about how we become alive in Christ and thus overcome what we were when we were part of the world. They discuss how this is happening for us now a...
Oct 01, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 77
