The Scriptures Are Real

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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 article that touches on much of this was written by Kerry and is available at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=facpub.

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.

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.

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.

In this shortcast Kerry bears his testimony of Christ and shares a short Christmas message and wishes for his audience.

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, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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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 through Christ, and He will triumph over all things. They dive into many of the symbols of Revelation and different ways to understand them. They explore how the temple and the teachings in Revelation mirror each other. They discuss judgment and the end of oppression and the deliverance that comes through Christ.

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.

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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 of various media platforms and how to use them for good, and how to use them to work with youth and YSA's to really teach the gospel and help them get into the Book of Mormon and lots of good resources and teaching opportunities.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein of launchpad consulting studio, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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. They also talk about Christmas traditions and making Christ the center of Christmas.

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.

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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 that they will avoid all pain or trials in the midst of the turmoil of the world. They talk about the symbolism of beasts, and the power of the world in our day, and the way to overcome it. They discuss symbols of Christ and and Satan and angels and worldly rulers. They discuss ways to be responsible and irresponsible in interpreting things in the Book of Revelation. They also talk about how we overcome the powers of Satan and the world through Christ.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer and editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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.

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In this episode Kerry and Phil dive into the beautiful teachings of Revelation 5. They discuss John seeing the throne of God, and the terrible problem of not being able to find someone who can open the sealed book, and the beauty and power of learning that the lion of God is the lamb who was slain. They explore the image of Christ being our advocate with the Father, and what that looks like for each of us individually. They also explore how much comfort comes from knowing that all wrongs will be set right.

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.

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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 churches, among other things.

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.

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In this shortcast, Kerry explores the interrelation between God’s love for us, our love for God, and the notion of being born again. He discusses the covenant connection with truly becoming God’s children, or children of Christ. He talks about how God’s love is manifest in covenant, in sending Christ to fulfill the covenant, and in changing us when we have made and kept covenant, and in the power of that change. That change really results in new beings, begotten by Christ. He touches on how this is tied up into thinking Celestial, becoming godly, and the glory that awaits us.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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Email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com and share your experiences with the podcast and ask your questions.

In this episode Nick Frederick and Kerry discuss the disputes about Christ’s nature that likely were behind some of John’s teachings in his letters. They talk about the importance of Christ being both divine and mortal, and the blessings that come to us from Christ’s mortality. They also talk about the timing of John’s letters. They draw in Book of Mormon teachings as well. They explore the importance of having a testimony of and a correct understanding of Christ and the dangers that come from misunderstanding it. They delve into John’s many teachings about love and how that interacts with his clear teachings and corrections. They also see covenant teachings in the epistles. They discuss the teachings of Jude as well, especially looking for the mercy of Christ and loving and knowing our neighbors and loving and searching for truth.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this bonus episode and joint podcast, Emilia Rabe continues her podcast by asking Kerry about how he developed and maintains testimony.

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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 for the podcast.

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.

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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's talk can be found at https://soundcloud.com/byu-idaho-radio/elder-and-sister-renlund-byu-idaho-devotional?utm_source=www.byui.edu&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fbyu-idaho-radio%252Felder-and-sister-renlund-byu-idaho-devotional

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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 blessing of having successors of Peter’s furthering his revelatory teachings.

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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 for the podcast.

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 your life, and whether any of this can truly help you to become perfect in this life. They ask if James is right that joy can come from experiencing evil.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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 “superfluity of naughtiness” and how both faith and works tie into the pure religion of helping the afflicted. Then they go through how what we say and how we treat others is important and affects us and them, and is related to being double minded or not. Finally, the highlight the important principle of friendship with the world being enmity with God.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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 “superfluity of naughtiness” and how both faith and works tie into the pure religion of helping the afflicted. Then they go through how what we say and how we treat others is important and affects us and them, and is related to being double minded or not. Finally, the highlight the important principle of friendship with the world being enmity with God.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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 and plays the music for the podcast.

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, I quoted a General Authority’s words speaking of the need for less judgment, and more love. Sadly, I was unable to remember his name. Here is the General Conference quote from Elder Alan T. Phillips that truly would, if followed, transform our world: “We can heed President Nelson’s counsel to judge, less, love more…” Thank you Elder Phillips. Thank you for both hearing and heeding the wise words of wisdom from President Nelson’s heart. I wish you grace and peace.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

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 Father. They analyze the metaphor of life as a race and pressing forward in that race. They talk about what it means to be redeemed by Christ, even right now, at this present time in our lives.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and Teneal Coons discuss how Christ is the answer to every question, and how we can both recognize the importance of the cross and still emphasize the resurrected Christ and at the same time identify and interact with our Christian cousins. Teneal shares her compelling story of finding Christ as her answer and wanting to share that light and peace with friends of her and other faiths.

You can find Teneal's work at https://he-lives.net/

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and Jennifer Lane explore the gifts God gives us, why we should seek them, what they have to do with charity, and how we need to constantly be on our watch to avoid selfishness regarding them. They also explore the beliefs about resurrection in Paul's day, and how that influences the powerful lessons he teaches about the resurrection.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and Lamar explore Paul's second and third missionary journeys. They help us see what Paul was trying to do on these trips and why he made them, and how understanding them will help us understand Paul's epistles. They help us see how many of the things that happened on these missionary journeys echo the journeys we are on, and how they apply to us.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for BJ Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In part one of this episode, Andy Skinner and Kerry explore the vision that sent taught Peter and the church that the full blessings of the gospel and covenant were available to all people, not just Jews. They discuss how this is one of the most important events in the history of the church in any era. They also look at parallels with the spread of the Gospel in the Latter days. This leads to discussions about what all of this has to do with us in our lives in our day.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.