Kerry explores the story of David's beginnings, trying to make sense of some chronological questions, highlighting geographical elements of the story that are real, but largely focusing on elements of the story that are so similar to our day and what we can learn from them.Consider watching the YouTube video he made for his classes to understand the geography better. It is found at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXWVxut043s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXWVxut043s</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myD8NN1hnbQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myD8NN1hnbQ</a>.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Dustin Simmons on Jonathan, David and Strengthening Each Other in God (week of June 20, first to listen to)

The Scriptures Are Real (TSAR) with Kerry Muhlestein is a podcast where we look at elements of the scriptures that have become real to us. We interview both experts (people with language, archaeological, historical backgrounds, etc.), and lay folks, and explore times when the scriptures became real to them. This is done from the viewpoint of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We believe that there is real power in the scriptures and that as they become more real we can better apply them to our lives and draw more power from them. 
If you listen to this podcast you will learn all kinds of interesting background information that will help you understand and learn more from the scriptures. We believe it will allow you to add real power to your life.
My gratitude to my co-host Lamar Newmeyer. Also to my friend Rich Nicholls, who composed the introductory music.