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 for the podcast.

S3 E1 Neill F. Marriott on the Reality of the Book of Mormon People (week of Jan. 1, first episode)

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.
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For great additional content that will bless your life, join us at TSAR.website! You can get help understanding the Isaiah passages in this reading by buying Kerry's book "Learning to Love Isaiah." In this episode Kerry and Stephen discuss Abinadi's teachings. They go over the story to help us understand Abinadi and the power of his story. They then delve into the doctrine Abinadi teaches, especially how he teaches us about Christ and Christ's mission and how Christ is the Father and how He is the Son. This includes understanding something about Isaiah and how Abinadi uses Isaiah. Kerry references an article by John Gee, as found in https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol1/iss1/4/.  We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and other anonymous donors. We are also grateful for our amazing producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

S3 E42 The Power of Christ's Peace as Taught by Abinadi and Stephen Smoot (week of May 13)

Join us on the Momentum 25 Cruise from San Diego through luscious Mexico ports and back! Go to goanddotravel.com, look at the Momentum 25 west cruise, and enter in the promo code Kerry. This will be so much fun! In this episode Lamar and Kerry explore the sometimes confusing storyline of this part of the Book of Mormon. They talk about the story of people moving from Zarahemlah back to the land of Nephi-Lehi, and some of the interesting cultural currents that stem They talk about lessons to learn from those groups, and the especially explore the teachings about what it means to be a seer. They discuss some of the historical details that make these stories come to life and help us learn from them. They also look at what we can learn about Abinadi from this reading in preparation for next week's reading. Kerry references an article that can be found at https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/proper-names-and-political-claims-semitic-echoes-as-foundations-for-claims-to-the-nephite-throne/ . He also references an article by Kerry Hull on the east wind that can be found at https://rsc.byu.edu/sites/default/files/pub_content/pdf/An_East_Wind_Old_and_New_World_Perspectives.pdf.  We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and other anonymous donors. We are also grateful for our amazing producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.  

S3 E41 Ammon, Limhi, and Trusting in God with Lamar and Kerry (week of May 6)

We really believe you can get help for you or loved ones who struggle with depression. Email depression@happierhormones.com.  In this episode Robbie and Kerry discuss the power that King Benjamin's sermon had on his people, and how they became a holy and powerful covenant community. They look at how King Benjamin sought for feedback, and what he taught about maintaining changes and having the difference stay with you. They also explore the change that comes to us as we  better recognize God's power and love. They also look at how this should affect the way we see others, and what we should do because of seeing them that way. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and other anonymous donors. We are also grateful for our amazing producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast. 

S3 E40 Mighty Changes Available to Us with Robbie Taggart(week of April 29)

Email depression@happierhormones.com to get help for you or your loved ones. To learn about our Church History Tour, email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com  Consider gaining access to all the fabulous material at TSAR.website  In this episode, Andrew Skinner and Kerry explore the great things we know about King Benjamin and how he set up his kingdom. They also look into all he did to prepare his people, and how he taught about our dependence on God and the effect this should have on us. They discuss Benjamin's teachings about Christ. In all of this they show how King Benjamin's teachings are a manual for how to be a true disciple of Christ.  We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our anonymous donors, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

S3 E 39 Andrew Skinner on King Benjamin's Manual of Discipleship (week of April 22)

Email depression@happierhormones.com to get help for you or your loved ones. Do it this week to get a discount! Consider gaining access to all the fabulous material at TSAR.website In this episode Josh Matson and Kerry explore the "minor prophets" of the Book of Mormon. They talk about Enos's experience, and even look into whether Enos is Jacob's son or a later descendent. They explore what we can learn from Enos, and how it applies to our families. They talk about the importance the Book of Mormon puts on remembering. They also explore how we receive our own witness from God. Additionally, they teach some valuable scripture study skills. They especially focus on how this helps us come to Christ, and the power of teaching in our families. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our anonymous donors, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

S3 E1 Neill F. Marriott on the Reality of the Book of Mormon People (week of Jan. 1, first episode)

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