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The Scriptures Are Real

Kerry Muhlestein

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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S5 · E69
Sunday · 57 min
Integrity During Adversity: Daniel as a model for loyalty to God and receiving revelation (Book of Daniel)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. You can get $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry will show you how to understand Daniel's apocalyptic visions and how they tie into and are augmented by Ezekiel's and Nephi's visions. In this episode Kerry introduces Daniel and the background to the book and the people and stories. He helps us understand the composition of the book and the languages involved. He also highlights the main themes of Daniel it will be helpful for people to be aware of as they read the book. Then Dr. Andrew Skinner helps us look at two major principles that can be learned from Daniel and that are applicable to each of our lives. He and Kerry discuss Daniel's unwavering commitment to God. They also look at how acknowledging God as the source of our gifts is important. They explore the themes of the triumph of the Kingdom of God. Then Kerry talks abut the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, He talks about expecting miracles but also having faith in God's goodness and timing and that He may or may not do what we ask and in the timing we want. Then Dr. Skinner joins again to discuss how Daniel's integrity of character plays a key role in the miracles of Daniel's life and his ability to receive revelation. Then they discuss the dreams Daniel has and how it teaches of the triumph of God's kingdom and ways, and hos this is sure and how it is sure in our lives. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E68
November 1 · 51 min
E68 God's Presence Lost and Gained: Temples, Gathering, and Our Chance to Be with God (Ezekiel)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. You can get $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry will show you in detail about the temple message in Ezekiel and also more about the symbolic actions Ezekiel went through. In this episode Kerry briefly goes through the background of the book, and then helps us see what is happening with the strange call and vision that Ezekiel sees. He explains what a heavenly council is and how Ezekiel experiences it. He looks at how God warned Ezekiel that his ministry will be difficult. He also looks at how Ezekiel sees that they will lose God's presence. Then Robbie Taggart joins Kerry to help us see how human Ezekiel is as he is asked to go through strange action after strange action as part of the way of prophesying God asks him to do. They examine how God was teaching them about what was going to happen in Jerusalem, They also look at what it must have been like for Ezekiel to be asked to do all of this. Then Kerry teaches again, He continues to follow Ezekiel's teachings as he works his way through the coming destruction of Jerusalem. He warns about the scattering and prophecies of the gathering. He also shows how Ezekiel prophesied that the people would get their hearts right with God at some point in the future and would truly keep covenant. He then looks at how Ezekiel teaches about Christ's atoning and forgiving abilities, and how He has no pleasure in punishing the wicked, but rather wants all to turn to Him and live. He looks at the pivotal point of the destruction of Jerusalem, and then how God uses Ezekiel to teach about the future of Israel and how they will come back to Him. In this context Kerry helps us understand what the famous prophesies about the dry bones being resurrected and the two sticks meant in their original context, and how the way we usually look at them is a good secondary meaning that is best understood in light of the original context and what God said these prophesies meant. He helps us see the importance of the gathering of Israel. Kerry then outlines how in the future, as part of the gathering, Israel will regain God's presence. This includes images of the temple the waters of life, and Kerry uses video to help illustrate. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E67
October 25 · 1 hr 11 min
E67 Sorrow, Sin, and Covenant. God's unending mercy even in the midst of destruction and sorrow (Jeremiah 31-39)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. You can get $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry goes through some of the most powerful images Jeremiah uses, and why it would be so powerful for Judah and how it can reach and teach you. In this episode Kerry and George Pierce discuss how the Lord extends his mercy to Israel as they have failed to repent. Because of His covenant, He promises Israel another chance, where they can learn to be turned by God, turn to God and receive a new heart and a new covenant. They look at how God will nurture and shepherd His people in their adversity. They also look at the message of hope God sent through Jeremiah when He asked Jeremiah to buy a field because one day they will have the chance to use that land again. Then Kerry and Rabbi Jarrod Grover look at Lamentations. They explore the cries over destroyed Jerusalem and what we can learn from that. In particular, Rabbi Grover discusses how Jews use those Lamentations as a time to mourn, to sit with the sorrow that follows destruction and feel it and learn from it. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E66
October 18 · 57 min
E66 Led, Nurtured and Molded: God pleading with Judah through Jeremiah (Jereimah 1-20)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry goes through some of the most powerful images Jeremiah uses, and why it would be so powerful for Judah and how it can reach and teach you. In this episode Kerry discusses the specific mission the Lord gave Jeremiah. He talks about how this teaches us what the Lord wants to have happen to us based on that call. He also talks about how the Lord warned Jeremiah that his ministry would be hard. Then Kerry and Dr. George Pierce discuss Jeremiah's call further, They talk about how the Lord uses word play to illustrate that the punishment of Judah is coming quickly. After that Kerry discusses some of the most powerful images Jeremiah uses as he warns Judah of what they are doing wrong by using Judah's experience with drought to help them feel alarmed. These images carry amazing messages for us as well. Then Then George leads us through the message the Lord has for all of us as he guides Judah through what he wants of them and us: change our ways, keep the law with pure intent, keep covenant, and let God direct and mold us. They also look at how the Lord will sometimes have to break us to get us to go the right way, which is what Kerry had said Jeremiah's call was about in the first place. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E65
October 11 · 1 hr 4 min
E65 Anointed to Deliver: Christ, Jubilee and Judgment with Sister Reyna Aburto and Robert Millet
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry will help you see more clearly what Isaiah 52 is about and will offer some Hebrew insights into that chapter and 53, along with other insights. In this episode Kerry discusses the how there is a turning point in Isaiah 58 and 59 that goes beyond the topics of those chapters. It is about going from rejecting God to keeping His law with real intent and purity of heart. Then Kerry and Sister Reyna Aburto discuss Isaiah 61 and how the Savior uses the beginning of that chapter when He introduces Himself as the Messiah in the synagogue at Nazareth. They talk about how the prophecy is a Jubilee prophecy, and how Christ fulfills the symbolism and how much more we understand about Christ because of this chapter. Then Kerry and Robert Millet discuss Isaiah 63 and how it teaches about both Christ's suffering in the Meridien of time and about His coming to deliver us from oppression at the Second Coming. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E64
October 4 · 1 hr 46 min
The Captive Daughter and the Suffering Servant: how you are both and what to do now (Isaiah 50-57)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry will help you see more clearly what Isaiah 52 is about and will offer some Hebrew insights into that chapter and 53, along with other insights. In this episode Kerry discusses the pivotal role that Isaiah 52 plays in the Book of Mormon and our understanding of Christ's atoning sacrifice. He also briefly discusses how to understand Isaiah 52 in light of Isaiah 47. Then he and Dr. Daniel Belnap discuss how Isaiah 52 draws on both Exodus and Babylon imagery as well as traveling in the wilderness imagery. They also discuss how it prepares us for Christ's second coming and how it can see us through times of uncertainty and how to deal with things we can't control because of Christ's redemption. They talk about the necessity of staying with the camp of Zion to have peace and redemption. Then Kerry and Dr. Paul Hoskisson talk about the transition from chapters 52 and 53 and how the transition verses that speak of a triumphal and suffering servant work well in both verses. Dr. Hoskisson walks us through how the "marred" servant can mean the anointed servant or the blemished servant. They explore how Christ is both a suffering servant and a triumphal king. Then Kerry and Rabbi Grover examine together Isaiah 53 and how the suffering servant is both Christ and Israel. They look at the idea of a messiah and redeemer in general and and what it means for Jews and what it means to be an anointed one and all the people in the Bible that were anointed ones. They delve into what it means for Israel to be a suffering servant and what it means for a redeeming messiah to be a suffering servant. They look at the original context and how both Jews and Latter-day Saints fulfill the imagery in the passage. They explore the shared suffering of those two groups and how both groups have a task to bring the Lord and His redemption to the world. Rabbi Grover shares his experiences about learning of LDS suffering and the affect it had on him. Then Dr. John Howell and Kerry look at Isaiah 54 and how it teaches us of God's hesed for us. They see the way it follows and interacts with Isaiah 53. They also look at how the Book of Mormon helps us understand it, especially the time markers in the text. They examine how God takes away shame and makes us new and ready to move forward in a relationship with God, the most powerful creator. They look at how we forsake God but He accepts us back, and the incredible imagery of His unmovableness in waiting for us. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E63
September 27 · 1 hr 44 min
E 63 Who is God's Servant? Isaiah tutoring on Israel, your service, and Christ (Isaiah 40-49)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: / enlightenedgeedu . This week on Patreon Kerry will help you see more of Isaiah's poetic ability and how it helps you understand how you should be gathering Israel. In this episode Kerry and Dr. Kent Jackson explore the issue of who wrote all of Isaiah, and whether there are multiple authors in Isaiah. Then they explore some of Isaiah's teachings about idolatry and the redemption of Israel and the recovery of Israel and God's salvation for Israel. They also talk about the prophecy that is at least partially fulfilled in John the Baptist. They look at God's teachings of comfort for His people. Then they talk about who God's servant is, and how it is both Israel and Christ. Then Kerry and Heidi Smith also discuss passages about the servant. They also look at how Isaiah 49 is used in the Book of Mormon. They look at how we must not be in bondage to the natural man, and how Christ delivers us from bondage. They look at how we must not be in bondage to the natural man, and how Christ delivers us from bondage, and how our fallen natures and the world/Babylon brings us into bondage. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E62
September 20 · 1 hr 8 min
E 62 Nails in Sure Places, the Savior with a Sword, & the Fall of Satan: your Isaiah tutoring in crucial issues
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: / enlightenedgeedu . This week on Patreon Kerry will help you develop understand what the phrase "line upon line and precept upon precept" really means and why it makes a big difference for you! In this episode Kerry and Dr. Paul Hoskisson as they help you understand the way Isaiah sets and solves a puzzle for you as he helps you learn about Babylon and Satan at the same time, and how you can get more out of Isaiah 14 that way. Dr. Shon Hopkin and Kerry explain to you what Isaiah means when he talks about a servant who is a nail in a sure place and what that has to do with saving Jerusalem and thus what it means in your life. Then Kerry talks about how the Savior wipe away all tears because He is triumphant over enemies, and why we want this kind of Savior. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E61
September 13 · 1 hr 39 min
E61 Tutoring You in Isaiah: the scholars who will open insights and help you develop skills (Isaiah 1-12)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: / enlightenedgeedu . This week on Patreon Kerry will help you develop more skills in understanding Isaiah. He will help you understand elements of chapters you have always wondered about and have probably misunderstood. In this episode Kerry and Dr. Kent Jackson explore how to understand poetry in the Old Testament so that you can get more out of Isaiah. This will be a key to helping you get more out of Isaiah. Then Kerry discusses Isaiah chapter 1 and how it is a preface that is designed to prepare you for the entire book. It is set in a specific historical context at the time of the near destruction of Jerusalem, and Kerry helps you see what it has to teach you about Isaiah and about yourself and your relationship with God. He also teaches a bit about multiple fulfillment prophecies and how historical context can help you understand Isaiah. Then Kerry and Dr. John Howell discuss Isaiah's call in Isaiah 6 and the symbols that bring that story to life. Then Kerry and Shon Hopkin talk about Isaiah 11 and what we can learn about it from Joseph Smith's revelations, but also what we can learn about it from the traditional Christian interpretation and how they work together and how they teach us about Christ and about the Restoration and the great work we are invovled in. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E60
September 6 · 52 min
E60 What Is a Prophet Then, What Is a Prophet Now? Thinking About Prophets in Our Lives with Andrew Skinner and Josh Matson
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for a workshop on Isaiah for as low as $39. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: / enlightenedgeedu . This week on Patreon Kerry discusses how Proverbs and other Israelite Wisdom Literature are similar to and different from other cultures around them, and how the difference is the key and will bring us power in our lives. They specifically look at what it means to fear the Lord, what that should look like in our lives, and how it and trusting in God rather than man can make a divine difference in our lives. Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! In this episode Kerry Drs. Andrew Skinner and Josh Matson explore what the word prophet meant in the Old Testament and how we see them function in that book of scripture. They compare the difference between how Latter-day Saints think of the word and how we find it used in the Old Testament. They look at how important it is in all times to listen to prophets. They explore the power of prophets. They explore the necessity of prophets and impress upon us the gift of having prophets. They also talk about the lonely burden of prophets and the companion that prophets can be for us. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E59
September 6 · 1 hr 40 min
E59 Wisdom Distilled from God Explained by Scholars and a Rabbi (Proverbs & Ecclesiastes)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for a workshop on Isaiah for as low as $39. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon Kerry discusses how Proverbs and other Israelite Wisdom Literature are similar to and different from other cultures around them, and how the difference is the key and will bring us power in our lives. They specifically look at what it means to fear the Lord, what that should look like in our lives, and how it and trusting in God rather than man can make a divine difference in our lives. Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! In this episode Kerry and Dr. Josh Matson discuss Wisdom Literature in general and what we can get out of it and how. Then Kerry and Dr. Michael Biggerstaff talk about Proverbs in general and the major themes and what the book says about itself and how to gain from it. They discuss the theme of fear of the Lord in the book of Proverbs, as well as the theme of wisdom. They help us understand what it may really mean. They dive into how wisdom from God makes us and then makes a difference in our lives, and how God's patience and longsuffering with us is shown in the Book of Proverbs. Then Rabbi Joe Charnes joins the podcast to go a bit more into depth with Proverbs 1 and Proverbs 15. They look at a Jewish point of view of wisdom and how we can be guided more deeply by gaining wisdom from Proverbs and Wisdom Literature in general. Finally Kerry explains what is happening in Ecclesiastes and how it teaches us about the emphasis we should have in life and the need to think celestial and put the eternal first and spend only appropriate time on the fleeting, or the things of the world. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E58
August 30 · 1 hr 27 min
E58 Nathan Pacheco, Jenny Oaks Baker & Rabbi Grover on the Power of God in the Psalms to Our Lives (Psalm 102-150)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for a workshop on Isaiah for as low as $39. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon Kerry and Ryan Davis explore one of the most powerful Psalms and what it teaches about God and Hesed (God's covenantal love, mercy, and loyalty). Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! In this episode Kerry and Jenny Oaks Baker explore how music brings power into our lives and thus how we can draw more power out of the Psalms. Jenny shares some stories from her family and life and how it combines with music to bless her life. Then Kerry and Dr. Paul Hoskisson explore names of God, Christ, and others in the scriptures, especially the Psalms, to help us gain more meaning from them. They specifically look at how Jesus used Psalm 110 to teach about who He is, for both the pharisees and us. Then Kerry and Nathan Pacheco talk about Psalm 127 and how we need the Lord to build anything in our lives. Nathan shares how this helped him in his work and career. They talk about how important that is in our families and children being a heritage from the Lord. They explore what it means that children are a heritage from the Lord, a phrase used in Psalm 127 that is also used in the Proclamation on the Family. Then Kerry and Rabbi Jarrod Grover discuss the Hillel Psalms, which were probably psalms that the Savior sang with His apostles just before going to Gethsemane. The Rabbi brings out a small insight from the Hebrew text for several of those psalms, helping us understand them better and the Savior better. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast. Hide
S5 · E57
August 23 · 1 hr 6 min
E57 Casting Your Burdens and Being Cleansed with Nathan Pacheco, Jenny Oaks Baker, and a Rabbi (Psalms 49-51)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for a workshop on Isaiah for as low as $39. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will delve a specific way to understand the psalms with Dr. Dan Belnap. We will help you see a form that the Lord speaks in the psalms that will bring you more understanding. Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! In this episode Kerry Nathan Pacheco explore the power of music in our lives and how it can be part of our consecration in our lives. They look at gifts and worship. They also look at Psalm 55 and the way we can cast our burdens on the Lord and what that can look like in our lives. They also explore Psalm 51 and David's repentance and the need to receive a new heart. Nathan explores what it means to give him our heart and to receive a new heart. They tie it into the New and Everlasting Covenant and God's love for us and the gift of the Holy Ghost.. Then Jenny Oaks Baker also speaks on Psalm 55:22 and casting our burdens upon the Lord. She shares stories about when she has cast her burden on the Lord while performing and also a miraculous story about driving. She also explores how Christ's atoning sacrifice can help us be changed as we cast our burdens on the Lord. Kerry shares how casting his burden on the Lord as he was speaking in the Los Angeles stake as a high council member. Then Rabbi Joe Charnes helps us see how the Psalms, especially in Psalm 71. They explore some Hebrew elements of the text and how we can use them to draw closer to God. They explore praising God through the Psalms. They look at trusting in God, or making God our refuge. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast. Hide
S5 · E56
August 16 · 1 hr 44 min
S5 E56 How Praises and Cries Can Bring You to God with Jenny Oaks Baker and Others (Psalms 1-46)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! We are very, very excited about the upcoming Isaiah workshop for only $39 (via Zoom) or $75 (for in person). We believe it will make a real difference in your ability to understand Isaiah. We will do hands on work together, focusing on helping you develop the skills to really get more out of Isaiah, both as we study it this year, and throughout your life. We will be holding the workshop right as we hit Isiah in the Come Follow Me reading assignments. Here is the key information you need to know: It will be via Zoom only on Thursday night, September 10th. That evening we will introduce a few things, and give you some homework to do in order to prepare you to get more out of the rest of the workshop. Then we will meet both in person and via Zoom on Friday, evening, Sept. 11th. Then we will meet on Saturday the 12thin the morning. We will meet on the edge of the Provo/Orem border. All proceeds go towards supporting The Scriptures Are Real podcast. I make absolutely no money off of this at all. The cost of the in-person meeting is $75, and of Zoom is $39. The cost for two people to use the same Zoom is $49. You can register by sending us your name, email address, and payment. Payment can be made to Venmo @julianne-muhlestein Zelle using the email address thescripturesarereal@gmail.com Email us at that same email address if you would prefer to pay in other ways. Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website. This week on Patreon we will delve more into depth on how to get more out of the Psalms and worship with them, and more into depth on some specific psalms. Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Click here and join right away! In this episode Kerry and Ryan Davis teach you about what the Psalms are and how to get more out of them. They explain some of the poetic background, and also ways to think about them and study them to gain better understanding and be touched more deeply. They talk about how they are about our relationship with God, and about temples, and explore other genres with in Psalms. Then Kerry and Kim Matheson dive into Psalm 1 together, looking at what it teaches about praise, worship, and cries for help. Then Kerry and Paul Hoskisson explore Psalm 22 and what it teaches about Jesus Christ, and how it connects with His time on the cross. They look at how it helps us understand Christ's suffering on the cross, and what that means for us. Then Kerry and Jenny Oaks Baker discuss Psalm 27 and how we can trust in God. She shares stories from her life about how she has turned to the Lord and been her salvation. She talks about how God has our back when we follow Him. Then Kerry and Rosalynde Welch go through Psalm 42. They use the beautiful imagery in the psalm to help us deepen our relationship with God. They explore how the Psalms will capture the feelings and needs you experience and help you understand them, express them, and turn them to 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors.
S5 · E55
August 9 · 1 hr 40 min
S5 E55 God and You Revealed in Job, with Robert Millet and others (Book of Job)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for a workshop on Isaiah for as low as $39. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will delve more into depth on some of the doctrines and lessons we can learn from Job, hitting on some of the most powerful elements of all. We will also discuss whether or not Job was a real person. Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! In this episode Kerry and David Ridge, who wrote his dissertation on the Book of Job, help you see perspectives that will allow you to see Job in some new ways, and get more out of Job. During this they help you learn about poetic devices. They specifically address the role that Satan plays in the book, and how that may represent the fallen world, and what that may help you get out of the story. They also look at Job's faith and yet his ignorance in contrast with God, and how that plays into the story and carries along its major message. They help us understand Job's wife and his friends better, and especially what happens when Job finally learns from God. Then Kerry and Rosalynde Welch do a deep dive into one chapter of Job that is highly poetic. They explore the beautiful imagery and what it teaches us about our own learning and initiative, and God's, and how we can balance those two notions. They explore the wisdom of God as presented in the chapter. Then Kerry and Robert Millet explore how Job teaches us about faith. They examine the questions Job asks and how he doesn't find answers to them, but demonstrates enough faith that he can grow and develop as God would want, and what that means for us. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E54
August 2 · 1 hr 9 min
E54 Deliverance Then, Now and Yet to Come: the miracle of Esther and miracles not happened yet
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for a workshop on Isaiah. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will show you many of the key places we talk about and tell you details of the stories of the fall of Jerusalem and Israel. This week we are finishing the story of the Kings of Israel and the Fall of Judah. Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! In this episode Kerry mentions an episode of the Twenty Something podcast. You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xAyP7_i-4M. In this episode Kerry and Lori Denning explore the story of the Book of Esther. They explore the literary elements that help us understand the book and its themes. They look at how Esther goes from being depicted as passive to active and can be our own story. They look at the role of God in the book, and also how the book shows how you can move forward given whatever your circumstance as you just take advantage of whatever is given you and trust in God. They also look at the difficulty of being religious and faithful in the midst of people who are upset with us for our views. Then Kerry and Justin Top, a military chaplain who teaches other chaplains, explore what happens when we don't see the miracles we are praying for. Or how we may feel when we see others experience miracles but they don't. They discuss how we feel when that happens and provide some ideas for how to think about it and how not to think about it. They also explore the notion that sometimes the struggle we go through when we don't see miracles is a form of grace that we need even more than the miracle. Then Kerry and Julianne explore the same topic, looking at the scriptures are lives of prophets to help us understand this difficult and painful element of all our lives. They also delve into the fact that we all sometimes see some miracles but not others in our lives. They discuss that miracles are related to faith, but when we don't see miracles it is not because we don't have faith. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E53
July 26 · 1 hr 25 min
E53 God's Overwhelming Desire To Bring Us Back to Him in Our Hearts and in the Temple (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Please take a survey to help us meet your needs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehfOXw_9HgCE5szvnrDkwqvs6-rpPB8DeM78YkkcvpAN3tDQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will show you many of the key places we talk about and tell you details of the stories of the fall of Jerusalem and Israel. This week we are finishing the story of the Kings of Israel and the Fall of Judah. Also, you can get Kerry's free booklet that helps us understand the storyline of the history of Israel by going to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and clicking on "collections" and going to the TSAR handouts collection. Join us for a workshop on Isaiah. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! In a special episode Kerry and Andrew Skinner join a live studio audience that celebrates the podcast reaching over 7 million views/listens. Together they explain the history behind the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. They talk about Cyrus and the return from exile into Jerusalem and the efforts to rebuild the temple and the walls. They talk about Ezra and trying to keep the covenant. Then Kerry and Christina Olson explore how the exile and the return formed the identity of the Jews that we will see for the rest of the Old Testament and the New Testament. Then we return to Kerry and Andrew as they answer questions from the audience. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E52
July 19 · 1 hr 2 min
S5 E52 Crucial Doctrine. History, and Future of the Scattering and Gathering of Israel with Brad Wilcox (CFM Thoughts to Keep in Mind)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will show you many of the key places we talk about and tell you details of the stories of the fall of Jerusalem and Israel. This week we are finishing the story of the Kings of Israel and the Fall of Judah. Also, you can get Kerry's free booklet that helps us understand the storyline of the history of Israel by going to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and clicking on "collections" and going to the TSAR handouts collection. Join us for a workshop on Isaiah. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! Kerry and Brad Wilcox review the history of Israel and then use that to help us understand the way Israel was supposed to be, how they were instead, and how that led to their scattering. They also talk about the reasons for the scattering. Then Kerry and Julianne review the things we need to know about the gathering of Israel. They also speak of what that teaches us about Jehovah, or Jesus Christ. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E51
July 19 · 1 hr 12 min
S5 E51 How to Rely on God and the Big Picture, as learned from Asa and Friends (2 Chronicles 14-30)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will show you many of the key places we talk about and tell you details of the stories of the fall of Jerusalem and Israel. This week we are finishing the story of the Kings of Israel and the Fall of Judah. Also, you can get Kerry's free booklet that helps us understand the storyline of the history of Israel by going to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and clicking on "collections" and going to the TSAR handouts collection. Join us for a workshop on Isaiah. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! In this episode Kerry helps us understand what Chronicles is, and then he and Dr. Christina Olson explain more about Chronicles. Then Kerry teaches us lessons the Chroniclers wanted us to learn from Asa and Jehoshaphat that aren't taught in Kings. Then Kerry gives us a big picture overview of the Kings of Israel and the lessons we learn from how they work -- or didn't work -- with God and His prophets. Kerry also helps us see what we can learn about God's mercy and love and the nature of Christ/Jehovah, and God from these stories. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
S5 · E50
July 12 · 1 hr 31 min
S5 E50 Scattering and Sacking: the realities of the fall of Israel and Judah (2 Kings 16-25)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away! Also, you can get Kerry's free booklet that helps us understand the storyline of the history of Israel by going to https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU and clicking on "collections" and going to the TSAR handouts collection. Also, join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will show you many of the key places we talk about and tell you details of the stories of the fall of Jerusalem and Israel. We will do this both this week and next, so that by the end you have a comprehensive overview and view of what happened. In this episode Kerry provides an overview of the fall of Israel to the Assyrian Empire. and the scattering of the ten tribes. He shows how Judah comes under the control of the Assyrian Empire. He sets things up for the discussion that he and his wife, Julianne, have regarding the fall of Israel and the rescue of Jerusalem. Together they contrast the two kingdoms during that time period and how the kings of Israel turned to idols while Hezekiah turned to the Lord. They delve into the way Hezekiah learned to rely on God after having started to rely on the world. They discuss Isaiah's role in this and lessons we can learn from it. Kerry addresses the false idea that Israel was supposed to be worshipping a female deity. They talk about how God will fight our battle if we keep our covenant as they talk about the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem. Then Kerry and George Pierce look at the archaeology of Jerusalem at the time of the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. They talk about what the remains can teach us about the siege, the attacks, the burning, and the terrible living conditions during the siege, including the diseases people had and the starvation happening during the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. Then Kerry and Andrew Skinner discuss the fall of Judah by looking at the bigger picture and the sins of Judah that led to this fall. They look at the reigns of Manasseh and Josiah, and even discuss Lehi during the time of Josiah. They then examine the history of the sons of Josiah and how their reigns led to the destruction and Babylonian captivity. They set up the stories of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. Kerry discusses the way these stories, and the eventual gathering of Israel, demonstrate so powerfully God's love and longsuffering and unending mercy. 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, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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