The Scriptures Are Real

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.Kent mentions some articles in this episode. Here is the information for them: Benjamin R. Jordan, “‘Many Great and Notable Cities Were Sunk’: Liquefaction in the Book of Mormon,” BYU Studies 38/3 (1999): 119–22. Benjamin R. Jordan, “Volcanic Destruction in the Book of Mormon: Possible Evidence from Ice Cores,” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 12/1 (2003): 78–87. Bart J. Kowallis, “In the Thirty and Fourth Year: A Geologist’s View of the Great Destruction in 3 Nephi,” BYU Studies 37/3 (1997–98): 136–90.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.

Join us on a Spiritual Momentum Cruise! Go to goanddotravel.com, choose the Momentum 25 West Cruise, and use the promo code KERRY to get a discount and join Kerry, Elain Dalton, Brent and Wendy Top, Jenny Oaks Baker, some of the Bonners, and a host of others for what will be an amazing cruise to launch us into the new year with tremendous spiritual momentum.Also join us for a Church History Tour to get ready for the 2025 Come Follow Me year. Email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com to learn more.In this episode Brad and Kerry explore the difference the stripling warriors made in Nephite life, and how those principles are so needed in our day, and the how we can use them in our lives and the lives of those we love. This is an incredibly important topic, and we need everyone to listen and use it.We are grateful for our sponsors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studio for producing the episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.