The Scriptures Are Real

Please join us on our Patreon website (TSAR.website), where you can get fantastic extra content, and you also support us in continuing to make the podcast. We hope to see you there.In this episode Kerry and Julianne go through the historical background behind these two amazing revelations. They provide information most don't know about regarding how things got started by the missionaries who arrived in Missouri. They also talk about the dedication of the land for creating Zion. They then talk about the Colesville group, and the death of Polly Knight and how that influenced Section 59. They also discuss the absolute consecration she exhibited and how we can learn from that, and what it really means to be a Zion people. That involves being anxiously engaged, and they explore what that looks like in our lives. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

For any of your video, photo, or audio editing needs, or for marketing and brand help, go to Launchpad Consulting Studios. They produce our podcast, do all our social media marketing, create all our videos and photos and more. You will never regret using them. Email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com and we will refer you. In this episode Kerry and Julianne Muhlestein explore the historical background that helps us understand the large number of revelations we cover this week, and how understanding that history and the revelations help you understand the rest of the D&C better. In particular they dig into what it really means to be consecrated and to establish Zion now. They focus on what these things were always really about and how they should still be central in our lives now, and how we can make them that way. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please join us at our Patreon website (TSAR.website). There we provide amazing extra content in so many ways. The content helps with Come Follow Me, but with so many other topics, from art to mental health. You also support the podcast and allow us to keep doing it when you join Patreon. We would love to have you with us!Janiece Johnson and Kerry discuss important and hard lessons that are learned in the early Church as they figured out what were appropriate manifestations of the Spirit, and how Satan imitates revelation. They look at how God revealed to His prophet the things they, and we, need to learn in order to avoid being deceived. They help us see the need for growing in our revelatory relationship with God. They explore how misunderstanding God's revelatory process can lead to us being "overthrown", and how we can grow in the light and thus overcoming darkness rather than being overcome by it. They look at how that which is worldly and fallen lead to deception as well. They focus on how Christ is the one who overcomes, and that if we don't come to Christ and accept His light in His way we will be overcome rather than overcoming through Christ. They also look at how important it is to follow the revelation we receive, and how we need to use it to know what voices to listen to and what to accept from the voices around us. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please join (and support) us at our Patreon website (TSAR.website). We are creating amazing content for you that will bless you and expand your mind. In this episode Kerry and Kristy Taylor explore the amazing gifts God has in store for us. There are so many ways He wants to bless us.We are grateful for all those who support us in so many ways.

You will not believe the fantastic content we have on our Patreon website. Enjoy uplifting extra material on an incredibly array of topics, and support the podcast! Go to TSAR.website and be prepared to be blown away with how much stuff there it to learn and love there!In this episode Dr. Andrew Skinner and Kerry explore what the Savior had to say about the signs of His Second Coming. They explain how this section interacts with Joseph Smith Matthew, and what you should know and what you should do about it.We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. And for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join Kerry and Steve for an amazing cruise where they will each do a few lectures on the New and Everlasting Covenant, and they will also do some discussions together that will be similar to this episode and the others they have done together. This will be an incredible opportunity to do deep dives together into important doctrine with two men who love teaching together! Plus you get to see the marvels of Mayan ruins at places like Cozumel, Mexico and Costa Maya and Harvest Caye. Go to https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ and register now, before spots fill up.In this episode Kerry and Steven Harper set the historical background for the reception of "The Law" or the Lord's revelation on consecration. After that they talk about what consecration really is, why it is necessary, how it works in our lives today, what the Lord wants of us, and what it should do to and for us. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. And for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for the cruise of a lifetime! The Momentum 26 Cruise will have me speaking, along with Anthony Sweat and Elaine Dalton. It will also have Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and David Osmund. It is an incredible way to start the year! Go to GoandDoTravel.com and clock on the Momentum 26 West Cruise, and use the code KERRY to get a discount.In this episode Kerry and Maclane Heward explore sections that are crucial for understanding the rest of Church history. The investigate how the Lord teaches the Saints about Zion and Enoch through the translation of the Bible, and how that prepares them for being called to gather to Kirtland. They discuss how relevant this is to our day. They talk about how necessary it is to have God in our lives, as it was for the Saints in 1831, in order to gather and be protected in turbulent times. They discuss the difficulty they would face in gathering, and how Christ reassures them, and how faith in Christ made the journey possible. They also discuss how relevant this is to our lives. They circle back around to how knowing about Enoch's city helps to inspire faith. They also explore how God is with us and helping us to do what we need to do.We are grateful for our generous donors, and for our executive producer. B. Fisher. We are also grateful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for tons of explanations and idea for your Holy Week celebration and commemoration on our Patreon Website (TSAR.website). You will find videos by my wife and I explaining what happens on each day of the Holy Week, and ideas of readings and how you can celebrate that day of Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday. You will also get access to all our other content. Join for at least this month and take advantage of ALL our amazing extra content. It will be the best $10 you ever spent. In this episode each of Kerry's guests, and Kerry, talk about how they came to know who Christ was and what he means to them. Pastor Jeff also teaches a short lesson about Holy Saturday. We are grateful for our generous donors. We are also grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for tons of explanations and idea for your Holy Week celebration and commemoration on our Patreon Website (TSAR.website). You will find videos by my wife and I explaining what happens on each day of the Holy Week, and ideas of readings and how you can celebrate that day of Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday. You will also get access to all our other content. Join for at least this month and take advantage of ALL our amazing extra content. It will be the best $10 you ever spent.In this episode Kerry explores with Sahar Qumsiyah, a member of the church who grew up in Bethlehem as a Palestinian Christian, what Holy Week was like for her and what it is like now and the meaning of Good Friday for her. She shares some of herstories of coming to Christ in Bethelem.We are grateful for our generous donors. We are also grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for tons of explanations and idea for your Holy Week celebration and commemoration on our Patreon Website (TSAR.website). You will find videos by my wife and I explaining what happens on each day of the Holy Week, and ideas of readings and how you can celebrate that day of Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday. You will also get access to all our other content. Join for at least this month and take advantage of ALL our amazing extra content. It will be the best $10 you ever spent. In this episode Pastor Jeff and Kerry discuss the significant events of Holy, or Maundy, Thursday. They talk about the things to commemorate and the differences between Evangelical ideas of Thursday's happenings and those of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are grateful for our generous donors. We are also grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for tons of explanations and idea for your Holy Week celebration and commemoration on our Patreon Website (TSAR.website). You will find videos by my wife and I explaining what happens on each day of the Holy Week, and ideas of readings and how you can celebrate that day of Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday. You will also get access to all our other content. Join for at least this month and take advantage of ALL our amazing extra content. It will be the best $10 you ever spent. In this episode Kerry and local Catholic lay minister Gabrielle Torres discuss Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Spy Wednesday, exploring Catholic traditions about Holy Week and how it should affect us. We are grateful for our generous donors. We are also grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for tons of explanations and idea for your Holy Week celebration and commemoration on our Patreon Website (TSAR.website). You will find videos by my wife and I explaining what happens on each day of the Holy Week, and ideas of readings and how you can celebrate that day of Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday. You will also get access to all our other content. Join for at least this month and take advantage of ALL our amazing extra content. It will be the best $10 you ever spent. In this episode George Piece, whose father and uncle were/are pastors, and who grew up following a few different faith traditions before joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares what the Holy Week was like for him in different traditions, and what it means to him now. Then he and Kerry explore what happened on Holy Tuesday and ways you can celebrate it now. We are grateful for our generous donors. We are also grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for tons of explanations and idea for your Holy Week celebration and commemoration on our Patreon Website (TSAR.website). You will find videos by my wife and I explaining what happens on each day of the Holy Week, and ideas of readings and how you can celebrate that day of Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday. You will also get access to all our other content. Join for at least this month and take advantage of ALL our amazing extra content. It will be the best $10 you ever spent.In this episode Pastor Jeff McCullough and Kerry discuss Passion Week for Evangelicals, and Holy Monday in particular, They explore what Christ did on that Holy Monday. We are grateful for our generous donors. We are also grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for the cruise of a lifetime. In the Momentum 26 West Cruise join me and others such as Anthony Sweat, Elaine Dalton, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and others. You will be blown away with the spiritual uplift and enlightenment! You will also love the ports, which are Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta. We will have opportunities to interact and to bless each others lives. This will be a spectacular opportunity. Go to GoAndDoTravel.com and look for the Momentum 26 West Cruise, and use the code KERRY to get a discount.We also hope you will join us each day this week for our special Holy Week episodes. Celebrate Easter and what Christ did for us during the entire week.In this episode Kerry is joined by celebrated Kirtland Historian Karl Anderson, who probably knows more about Kirtland than anyone else alive. Karl teaches about the stunning amount of times Christ, and even the Father, were seen in Kirtland. The resurrected Christ was seen more times in Kirtland than in any other place we know of. Explore with Kerry and Karl the transcendent stories of Christ's appearances and what we can learn from them. We are grateful for all our generous donors, we are grateful for our executive producer B. Fisher, and for Launchpad consulting Studios for producing this podcast, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for tons of explanations and idea for your Holy Week celebration and commemoration on our Patreon Website (TSAR.website). You will find videos by my wife and I explaining what happens on each day of the Holy Week, and ideas of readings and how you can celebrate that day of Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday. You will also get access to all our other content. Join for at least this month and take advantage of ALL our amazing extra content. It will be the best $10 you ever spent. In this episode Kerry and Father Eamon explore the whole idea of Holy Week, and then focus on Palm Sunday. We are grateful for our generous donors. We are also grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Celebrate Easter, and get something more out of it this year by getting the newly released audiobook version of my book the Easter Connection, available at DeseretBook.com. This book will help you think through Christ's suffering in a different way and see how He helps you in a different way. It doesn't cost much and will bless your life and enhance your Easter celebration. Consider staring to listen to it on Holy Thursday.Next week we will have a video every day that helps us celebrate Christ during Holy Week.Consider joining us on our Palm Sunday walk. It will be held on Palm Sunday (April 13), at 4 pm. It will begin on the Murdock Canal Trail, at the Lindon View Trailhead (330 N. 780, Lindon). You may want to come early to find parking. Additional parking can be found at the church nearby (325 Canal Drive, Lindon). Some palm fronds will be provided, but there will not be enough for everyone. Julianne Muhlestein and Andrew Skinner will lead and teach at this event. In this episode Kerry and Susan Easton Black go through a series of revelations aimed at new converts of the Church. They discuss who these people are, helping them and their stories come to life so that we can understand more from the revelations themselves. The focus is on the people and the context, with the hope that each person will take that context and dive into the scriptures armed with the ability to draw even more out of them. They talk about the things that helped these converts either stay strong or stray, and lessons we can learn from that. They explore the lives and conversions of men like David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Parley P. Pratt, William McLellan, Thomas B Marsh, Orson Pratt, Sidney Rigdon, and others. They talk about the consequences those who strayed had in the suffering of others, and lessons we can learn from that. They also discuss early conferences, which is wonderful timing since we are experiencing General Conference right now. We are grateful for our generous donors who make the podcast possible, and for our executive producer B. Fisher, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Take advantage of the amazing extra content we have TSAR.website, Help the podcast keep going and bless your life with a huge amount of incredible content by joining us. In this Episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry explore one of the most amazing sections. They talk about what it means to be elect and what it means to gather the elect. They also speak about the role of the Joseph Smith Translation revelations in the reception of more revelation. That takes them into a discussion of agency and the Fall and the spiritual and temporal nature of creation and a Restoration perspective on that. We are grateful for the generosity of our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for our other generous donors who make the podcast possible. We are also grateful for the incredible work of Launchpad Consulting Studio who produces the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for an incredible cruise with Kerry, Anthony Sweat, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, David Osmond, Elain Dalton, and more. Go to GoAndDoTravel.com and look for the Momentum 26 cruise to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan. Use the code KERRY for a discount. In this episode Kerry and Lamar look into the the meaning of the Sacrament, the stories behind the revelations, and the great sacrament meeting in the Latter-days. They also discuss the process of learning that revelation for the Church comes only to the Prophet. They investigate the story of the Hiram Page's seer stones and the lessons that come from it. We are grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and our other generous donors. We are also grateful for the amazing work that Launchpad Consulting Studio does in producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry's Book "The Easter Connection" is now available as an audiobook on the Deseret Book Bookshelf. Check it out at Deseretbook.com, and let Kerry help you gain a new appreciation for Easter. And join us on the Momentum 26 cruise, going to Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and hear Kerry, Elain Dalton, Anthony Sweat, David Osmond, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. This cruise will be fantastic in every way! Choose the Momentum 26 West cruise at Goanddotravel.com, and use the code KERRY for a discount.In this episode Kerry and Mary Jane Woodger discuss the background to the revelation given to Emma Smith. They talk about what she was like, what life was like for her at this time, and what God has to say about her. They also talk about her being elect and the things God asked her to do. They help us apply it to both men and women today. Did you know you can donate to The Scriptures Are Real from a donor advised fund or any other way you would like? Email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com and we will tell you how. We are grateful for our generous donors and sponsors, including B. Fisher, our executive producer. We are also grateful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry created some extra content on these sections that you will love. You can access this content by joining us at TSAR.website.Consider joining us on a cruise where Kerry, Anthony Sweat, Elaine Dalton, and others will speak, and where Nathan Pacheco, Jeanny Oaks Baker, David Osmond, and others will perform. This will be an amazing trip. Go to goanddotravel.com and look for the Momentum 26 cruise. Use the code KERRY to get a discount.In this episode Kerry and Sharalyn Howcroft go over the background of how we get D&C 20. They investigate the use of the Book of Mormon in creating a first draft of the section, and then how the Lord changed what was being created and revealed to them what they needed, and the relationship between the draft Oliver Cowdery had made and the revelation Joseph received. They look at the use of Section 20 in the original Pearl of Great Price. They explore the importance of this section in our ability to have the Church function. They also look at the relationship between Section 21 and Section 20. They also talk about God's instructions to keep records in the Church and the impact that has had on us. They also look at God's description of Joseph Smith's roles, including his being a translator, and the way Joseph receives the word of God as if from His own mouth.We are grateful for our Executive Producer, B. Fisher, and for our generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios who produce the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us at TSAR.Website for more fantastic content! If you have any marketing, production, brand, or social media advertising needs, use who we do: Launchpad Consulting Studios. Email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com and we will give you all the information you need to be as well taken care of as we are. In this episode Kerry and Andrew Skinner explore the historical background of the revelation, which gives surprising added meaning to this profound section. They help us see how Martin Harris and his questions about financing the publication of the Book of Mormon draw forth this revelation, and how it is about consecrating, and how Christ uses His own consecration to the Father to help Martin, and by extension all of us, to give ourselves fully to God. They delve into the profound teachings about Christ's sufferings that are a part of Christ's teachings, one of the few places we hear Christ Himself describe the depth of His suffering for us. We are grateful for our executive producer, B. Fisher, and for all our generous donors. We are grateful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please support us by joining us on our Patreon channel (TSAR.website) to get fantastic content and to help keep the podcast going. We have so much amazing content available there!In this episode Kerry and Scott Esplin explore the background of Section 18, along with its meaning. They talk about what it teaches us about ourselves and how it should affect the way we see and interact with everyone around us. They also talk about repentance and how we should see it. They delve into what this section teaches us about apostles and the role of apostles. We are grateful for our generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios who produce the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please support us by joining our Patreon site (TSAR.website), where you will get a lot of fantastic extra content! In this episode Mark Staker, who helps direct the restoration and management of the Church's historic sites, tells us some of the process of figuring out more about when, where, and how the visit of John the Baptist took place. He and Kerry explore what it meant for Joseph and Oliver, and for all of us. This is a truly seminal event in the restoration that is worth studying. We are grateful for our generous sponsors. We are also grateful for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studio, and for our Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Get our fantastic extra content by joining us at TSAR.website. There you will find more from each guest, daily thoughts by me on the scripture content and lots of bonus lectures that get into some deep dives. In this episode the amazing Susan Easton Black joins Kerry to discuss the revelation to Hyrum Smith. They also explore what the Lord has to say about Joseph Smith and the lost pages and all we can learn from that. They make the story about Martin Harris and the translation pages come to life. There are details about that story that most people don't know that Susan explains well. She also shares stories from her research efforts. Then Kerry and Susan explore who Hyrum is and how important he was in the Smith family and to Joseph in particular. They talk about how the Lord loves Hyrum and what Hyrum is asked to do and how it applies to us. We are grateful for our generous sponsors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

We have amazing and fantastic extra material for you on our Patreon Website. Join us there (TSAR.website) for a lot of rich and meaningful extras.In this episode Kerry and Janiece Johnson discuss the background of these crucial sections, and what it teaches us about recognizing how God speaks to us. They talk about common misconceptions, things that can make the process difficult, and how wonderful it it that God speaks to us, and that He speaks to us in so many ways.We are grateful for our generous donors who make the podcast possible. We are also grateful for Launchpad Consulting Studios, who produce the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join our Patreon site (TSAR.website) to get some fantastic extra content and to support the podcast. To rent fantastic space and take advantage of the "penthouse suite" in Central Park East building on the Orem/Provo border, email thescripturesarereal@gmail.com. We are grateful for their support of the podcast.In this episode Gerrit Dirkmaat and Kerry explore the translation of the Book of Mormon. They analyze the sources from which we can learn anything, and teach how to evaluate them. They help us think through what it means to be a seer, the nature of having seer stones like the Urim and Thummim, and what we know about Joseph's translation. They help us see things from the point of view of people from Joseph's time, place, and culture, and help us understand the divinely aided translation of this sacred book. We are grateful for our generous donors who make the podcast possible. We are also grateful to Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join our Patreon site (TSAR.website) to get some fantastic extra content and to support the podcast. To rent fantastic space and take advantage of the "penthouse suite" in Central Park East building on the Orem/Provo border, email thescripturesarereal@gmail.com. We are grateful for their support of the podcast. In this episode Richard Bushman and Kerry discuss the ways that God worked with Joseph Smith to help him learn, grow, and do what he needed to do. They explore the loss of the 116 pages and the role that Martin Harris played in that and in the Restoration, and the story of Lucy Harris, a law suit, and how all of those things combined to create the pressure that led to the loss of the 116 pages. They also talk about the lessons that Joseph Smith, and we, needed to learn in order to not fall prey to this same kind of mistake. They also talk about how the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants are like God speaking into our ears. We are grateful for our generous donors who make the podcast possible. We are also grateful to Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Get a 15% discount on D&C and Restoration titles at Seagullbook.com by entering the code KERRY2025 Also, consider getting access to a lot of extra material by joining us at TSAR.website. In this episode Kerry and Robert Millet explore facets of Moroni's visits to Joseph Smith. In particular they talk about the prophecies of Elijah's return that Moroni quoted, and how that was fulfilled and the importance of that. They also explore other teachings of Moroni, and the visit of John the Baptist, and the keys of ministering of Angels that he restored. They talk about the truth of the Book of Mormon and the power of knowing. We are grateful for our generous donors and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please join us at our Patreon website (TSAR.website) to get fantastic extra content from Dr. Skinner and many others. We also encourage you to reach out to launchpadconsultingstudio@gmail.com for all your marketing, brand, recording, and production needs. In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry explore the beginning of the Restoration. They first delve into the prophecies about Joseph Smith and the restoration in general. They also look at the large societal, historical, and cultural movements that created the environment for the Restoration. They look at the specific history of the Smith family, and how that lead to Joseph's experience in the Sacred Grove. They talk about the experiences that Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith had that were part of Joseph Smith's predicament and why he went to pray in the Grove. They also explore the amazing and profound elements of the First Vision. We are grateful for our generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studio for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Get a discount on all D&C and Church History books and products (including Kerry's on the First Vision called "I Saw the Lord") by going to Seagullbook.com and using the code KERRY2025. In this episode Kerry interviews Robin Jensen from the Church History Department of the Church. Together they explore what it means to receive revelation from God, and how God worked with Joseph Smith as He revealed truths to His children. They talk about what that would have looked like for the early Saints. They delve into the simultaneously sacred and mundane nature of God speaking to His prophet, and how important it is that God does speak to prophets. They investigate the intimate nature of revelations, and the process of them becoming public. They speak about how this process applies to us in our personal revelation. They show how what we learn about Joseph receiving revelation echoes our own lives and is valuable for us to learn about. They discuss how Section One was revealed to be a preface for the D&C, and then they talk about how revelations came in general, and how that can help us understand the revelations we will study this year. Robin leads us through a discussion of what the Doctrine and Covenants is in general. They also explore the resources that are available as we study revelations this year. We are so grateful for our generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for extra and fantastic content on our Patreon website each week (TSAR.website). This week Steve Harper talks about different ways to learn from the Restoration material there. Also, you can get a 15% discount at Seagullbook.com on Church History and D&C products by using the code KERRY2025. In this episode Steve Harper takes us through how we can know about the Restoration and how to learn about and think through the history and issues of the restoration. He helps us see family and other factors that brought Joseph Smith to the Grove, and how to think about that and understand that. He and Kerry discuss resources and go through little known stories that help us learn about Joseph Smith and those who knew and believed him. We are grateful for our generous donors, and for Launchpad consulting studios for producing the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

To see the Archaeology of Nazareth lecture, and so much more, join us at TSAR.website. To get a discount as Seagullbook.com, use the code KERRY2025. In this episode Kerry and Lamar are joined by Andrea Woodmansee, who has been studying Jewish wedding traditions from the time of the Savior and how it helps us understand biblical texts. They begin by exploring imagery in John 10, and then follow that line of reasoning to understand the betrothal process and other elements of Jewish weddings that make the Christmas story come to life. You will understand and appreciate Mary and Joseph like never before. They also focus on the gift of Christ. We are grateful for our generous sponsors. We are also grateful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please give even $10 to help the podcast keep going. Go to TheScripturesAreReal.org to see ways to donate.Also, please register for the Church History Workshop that will be held on January 2nd (not the 3rd) at my house. Go to TSAR.website to register. Here is what we will talk about:10 am: Welcome10:15 – 11:00: Smith Family and First Vision11:00-12:00: Moroni's visits and Joseph's Tutoring12:00-12:15: break12:15 – 1:00 Translation of the Book of Mormon and the development of a prophet1:00 – 1:45: lunch1:45 – 2:45: Translation of the Bible and its impact on revelation2:45 – 3:45: Consecration in Ohio and Missouri and what it teaches us about consecration today in our lives3:00 – 4:00 break4:00 – 5:00 Missouri Period and how it ties to the development of the ChurchAfterwards, those who want to go to dinner together can.In this episode Kerry and Andy talk about the role of Moroni and how he leaves us with a powerful testimony. They especially explore the role of the Holy Ghost in the way that Moroni talks about it, and how it draws on the Doctrine of Christ. Dr. Skinner points out and teaches about the 8 exhortations that Moroni gives us in this one chapter. He touches on the need to remember, and to ask, and the power of the Holy Ghost and how it enters us and changes us and helps us understand and know all things. They also talk about the gifts God gives us and how they are not over and we should experience them. They also talk about how pride can rob us of joy and these gifts. They also talk about loving godliness more than ungodliness, and letting God prevail in your life. They talk about the grace of God in all of this.

We would love it if you joined us for a Church History workshop this Saturday, Jan. 14th. We will cover a bunch of topics that we think will make it so that you get more out of the entire year of studying D&C and Church History. Go to TSAR.website to register. In this episode renowned scholar Robert Millet explores with Kerry the powerful teachings in Moroni 7-10. They look at what hope and faith mean, and how they are interrelated. They also discuss how charity springs from those attributes, and how those attributes come from charity. They talk about how the Holy Ghost is a key component to all of this, and how recognizing that all good things come from God can increase your ability to receive promptings from the Spirit. They also talk about the profound things we learn about Christ's atoning sacrifice as they discuss Mormon's teachings about infant baptism.We are so grateful for our generous donors and sponsors. We are also grateful for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studio, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please consider giving to us for the week of Giving Tuesday. We could use any amount of donation. Go to TheScripturesAreReal.org for giving options, or email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com.Also, we would love for you to join us in a workshop at Kerry's house to prepare for Church History. Go to TSAR.Website to learn more and to register. Or email at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com for more information. In this special episode Kerry leads a roundtable discussion with Jenet Erickson and Byran Korth. They look at hos Moroni's teachings about how to help the Church nourish and flourish also applies to families and friends. They discuss how to nourish with the good word of God when people may not want to be nourished. They also look at how Moroni's teachings tie covenants to nourishing and coming to Christ. They talk about the importance of centering on and having faith in Christ, and how that brings hope to all of us regardless of circumstances. They address the importance of finding joy while loved ones struggle. We are grateful for our generous sponsors who make the podcast possible. We are also grateful for Launchpad Consulting Studios, who produce the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

To help you and your family with your health and happiness balance using all natural products by going to www.happierhormones.com. In this episode Brett Miller and Kerry discuss the way that Moroni uses Ether to teach lessons they have both learned in the trials they went through. They explore how trials refine us and the lessons Moroni and Ether try to help us understand it very well. They teach about how our relationship with the Savior affects the way we learn from trials and from life, and bring in insights from their service as bishop. They discuss how we need to come to a place where we completely rely on Christ, and how Christ then prepares for us a personalized place in the mansions of His Father. They also teach about how we need to be filled with love for others, and then remember how that felt when we are not feeling it. We are grateful for our generous sponsors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios who produced the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and Lamar explore the Jaredite barge stones and possible parallels with the ark and the flood (see season 1, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PptNX0rL1cs). They also discuss the symbolic journey of the barges, and lessons to be learned from the cycle of righteousness that the Jaredites continually went through. They discuss the secret combinations of their day and lessons Moroni wants us to learn for our day. They also talk about the peace that can come from living righteously and believing even during times of terrible chaos and insanity. We are grateful for our generous sponsors, and for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studios, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and Sister Michelle Craig talk about learning to ask for blessings and miracles from God. They delve into how that interacts with personal revelation. They also talk about the archetypal journey the Jaredites were on and how we can learn from it They explore the practice God gave them on that journey, and the miracles that came as a result. They also talk about the fears, growth and faith of the brother of Jared. They tie that faith into the ability to move forward with God's power, tying that into Sister Craig's call and her response to it. They then see God's redemptive power in the story. We are grateful for our generous sponsors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and General Authority Emeritus Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander discuss Mormon's last address. They particularly key in on how Mormon emphasizes the need to recognize Israelite heritage. They look into what that means and how it should impact us. Elder Neuenschwander's experience in various parts of the world and as a patriarch give him a wonderful insight on this topic. We are grateful for our very generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

If you would like to use our studio, or are in need or marketing, production, or brand services, contact us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com to be put in touch with Launchpad Consulting Studios. In this episode Hank Smith and Kerry explore the difficult circumstance during which Mormon was writing. They talk about Mormon as an author. They also explore the way Mormon hears from God and the sweet experiences he had as a result. They also discuss how much he wants to help his people repent, and the wonder of repentance. We are grateful for our generous sponsors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

We would love it if you joined us on a cruise to start 2025 with spiritual momentum. Join Julianne and me, and Elaine Dalton, and the Tops, and Jenny Oaks Baker, and the Bonners, and Nathan Pacheco, and many others on the Momentum 25 West Cruise, leaving from San Diego and going to beautiful Mexican destinations, all with a powerful purpose of creating spiritual strength and momentum. Go to goanddotravel.com, join the Momentum 25 West Cruise, and use the promo code Kerry to get a discount and to make sure we get to be together. See you there!!!! We also hope you enjoyed seeing our new studio. If you would like to use this studio and its incredible equipment to create edifying content, contact us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com In this episode Julianne and Kerry explore the powerful elements of 4 Nephi that lead them to Zion. They examine what that path is, and delve into how President Nelson has been helping us to do the same thing. As they do so, they help us see that we have a clear path forward to experiencing the love, unity and joy that are part of becoming Zion. We are grateful for our generous sponsors who made the studio and podcast possible, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios who produces and markets the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

To take advantage of our new recording studio, email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com In this episode Kerry and Josh Matson explore how Christ uses Malachi's prophecies. They look into his covenant promises and how that interacts with what President Nelson has been teaching and how the expansion of temples are part of that. They also tie that into the keys restored in the Kirtland Temple. They also talk about Malachi's tithing prophecies.We are grateful for our generous sponsors. We are also grateful for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studios, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this special edition, about which Kerry is as passionate as he has ever been about anything, he covers his special Education Week lecture that was interrupted by a fire alarm. He helps us see Christ's atoning sacrifice in a way that you never have before. Kerry explores elements of Christ's atoning sacrifice that surprised him and that helps us all better understand what He has done for us. Kerry delves into our greatest wound, our greatest potential, and the unity God want for all of us and how Christ makes it possible for us. He explores how Christ's spiraling and towering path of abandonment, rejection, and aloneness heals us from our aloneness. We are grateful for our generous sponsors and for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studios, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode John Tanner and Kerry explore the Savior's message to descendants of Lehi. They most especially focused on the institution of the Sacrament and the power and import of that ordinance. We are grateful for our generous donors and sponsors, and for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studio, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

If you have marketing, brand, or production needs, use who we do: Launchpad Consulting Studios. Email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com and we will get you in touch with them. In this episode Kerry and Rob Eaton explore the different ways Christ invites us to come to him, and how the context of the righteous descendants of Lehi changes the way we can understand the Sermon on the Mount. We are grateful for our generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios who produces the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Don't miss this special episode. Our audience asked for help in studying section 109 like our prophet asked us to, so we gave it to you. Steve Harper, one of the greatest experts ever on the Doctrine and Covenants, helps Kerry explore Section 109, the Kirtland Temple dedicatory prayer. Last conference President Nelson asked us to study section 109, so in this episode we share with you the context, and show how it teaches again and again the power of covenants and how God wants to sanctify and change us. This episode is invigorating and powerful. We are grateful for our generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studio for producing the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Make sure you tune in for the second episode this week. Viewers asked for help with doing what President Nelson asked us to when he said to study Section 109, so we did an episode where we explored that section for you. In this episode Kent Brown and Kerry explore the disaster and darkness that came at Christ's death, and the amazing burst of light that came a year later when Christ appeared to them. They then delve into the incredible things Christ taught them, and they experienced, when He appeared to them. In the way that only Kent Brown can, they explore the relationship between God and His Son, and His Son and His children. We are grateful for our generous donors, and for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studios, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Space for one more couple just opened for our Oct. 10 Church History Tour. Email now to get that spot on this very special tour: thescripturesarere@Gmail.com. In this episode Stephen Taeger and Kerry explore just a few verses and the incredible impact they can have on us as we realize the awe we should have for God and what He does for us. This launches them into a discussion about being able to recognize miracles and how doing so increases gratitude, faith, and the opportunity for more miracles. We are grateful for our generous sponsors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

For Marketing, Brand help, video/audio editing, Social Media marketing, filming and production services, use Launchpad Consulting Studios, like we do! You will be so glad! Contact them at launchpadconsultingstudio@gmail.com. You will be glad you did. In this episode Kerry and Andrew Skinner talk about the amazing prophecies of Samuel the Lamanite. They discuss the powerful lessons Samuel teaches and how it parallels what will happen in our day. They talk about the need to remember God and what He has done for us, and explore the need for daily repentance and how to go about that. They also emphasize the ability to receive daily revelation. We are grateful for our sponsor, and for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us for the spiritual cruise of a lifetime (with Kerry, Brent and Wendy Top, Jenny Oaks Baker, Elaine Dalton, Nathan Pacheco, Conlon and Rachel Bonner, Bruce Porter, and others)! We will leave from San Diego and hit luscious ports and try to create the kind of spiritual momentum we need in these times and as we start 2025. Go to goanddotravel.com, select the Momentum 25 West cruise, and use the promo code KERRY.Also, for any marketing, branding, advertising, and production needs, email thescripturesarereal@gmail.com to be put in touch with Launchpad Consulting Studio. In the episode Kim Matheson and Kerry discuss the way Mormon uses this part of Helaman to teach us about prophets. The explore the parallels Mormon makes between Old Testament prophets and those in the Book of Mormon. They talk about how this directs us in our lives. The discussion brings them to prayer, and to Christ. We are grateful for our sponsors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studio for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Get ready for Come Follow Me D&C/Church History! We are conducting a tour this Fall specifically to help us get ready for next year's Come Follow Me. We will go to the sites in a way that is specifically designed to help you get more out of next year's study. For information email the scripturesarereal@gmail.com.Also, join us on the cruise of a lifetime to start out 2025 with great spiritual momentum. Join us on the Momentum 25 West cruise, leaving from San Diego and going to luscious Baja ports in Mexico. Go to goanddotravel.com, use the promo code KERRY, and hear from me and other great lecturers and enjoy music from Jenny Oaks Baker and some of the Bonners and Nathan Pacheco and others.In this episode Patrick Mason and Kerry explore the things that lead the Nephites to terrible lows, and the things that can break us all out of that pride cycle. They talk about the things that bring pain and sorrow, and the things that bring peace. They focus on the opportunity to have peace, and what it takes. They also look at the different motivations that lead to either sorrow or peace, and explore the importance of pure desires.We are grateful for our sponsors, and for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studio, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.