It's one of those concepts that some people in the Church are super passionate about, something that is assumed knowledge, almost like a secret code. It makes other people uncomfortable. So what is it about the doctrine of the Remnant that causes such interesting reactions? And are Adventist the only true remnant or do other groups or individuals f…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 11; 1 Kings 1:32–48; Zech. 9:9, 10; Isa. 56:7; Jer. 7:11; Mark 12:1–34.Key Text: “ ‘And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses’By South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

British comedian Russell Brand has been on a journey that has seen him embrace Christianity and be baptised. He is now posting almost daily "devotional" content. We talk about the phenomenon of celebrity conversions and what we can learn from them. #RecordLive 4pm AEST Wednesdays, podcast Friday mornings.…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 10; Gen. 1:27; Gen. 2:24; Gal. 4:1, 2; Rom. 6:1–11; Isa. 11:1–16.Key Text: “ ‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many’ ” (Mark 10:45, NKJV).This is an audio versionBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

What does hope mean to you? What can we learn from our Adventist pioneers? We speak to Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie which will be released in October. In this conversation we go deeper into what the movie can teach us, why the movie was made and how to watch it in relationship. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST and podcast Friday morn…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 8:22–38; Matt. 20:29–34; John 12:25; Mark 9:1–50; Mal. 4:5, 6; Luke 9:30, 31.Key Text: “When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, aBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Adventist Record editor, Jarrod Stackelroth, sits down with Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie, to be released in cinemas around Australia and New Zealand in October. We talk about the movie, how it can stimulate conversations with others about what we believe and why the story needed to be told in this way. The August issue of Signs maga…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 7, Isa. 29:13, Exod. 20:12,Mark 8:11–21.Key Text: “ ‘There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man’ ” (Mark 7:15, NKJV).ThBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Should Christians boycott the Olympics? A question with as many answers as there are Christians. With the Olympics now in full flight and some controversy around the opening ceremony, everyone seems to have an opinion. But how can we actively live out our faith in regard to this prominent sporting event? Zanita and Jarrod have a friendly competitio…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 4:35–41, Ps. 104:1–9, Mark 5:1–43, Num. 27:17Key Text: “However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, ‘Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you’By South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

#RecordLive Fasting was central to Jesus' life and was practiced by Christians for most of church history. Yet today, very few individuals abstain from food, and if they do, it's often for health reasons. Is fasting still important for us as Christians? If so, why? We're exploring these questions on #RecordLive at 4pm today with Pastor Jared Chung.…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 4:1–34, James 1:21, Isa. 6:1–13, Ps. 104:12, Dan. 4:10–12.Key Text: “Then He said to them, ‘Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given. For whoever hBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

For many people, connecting with God feels easy. But for others, it’s much more complicated. How do I connect with someone who I can’t see or hear? Why don’t I feel His presence? How do I know if He’s leading or if it’s my own imagination? Today we have a conversation with Lucy Dessington about what it actually means to have a relationship with God…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 2:1–3:6, Micah 6:6–8, 1 Sam. 21:1–6, Mark 3:20–35, Luke 12:53, Luke 14:26.Key Text: “And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath’ ” (Mark 2:By South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Forgiveness is often easier said than done. When someone wrongs us, it can feel justifiable or even satisfying to hold a grudge. However, the Bible commands us to forgive, and mental health professionals agree that doing so has many benefits. Today, we’re talking with Catalina Noemi, a Christian counsellor, about what forgiveness looks like and wha…

Scriptural Basis: Mark 1:16–45, John 1:29–42, Mark 5:41, Luke 6:12, Leviticus 13.Key Text: “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men’ ” (Mark 1:17, NKJV).This is an audio version of the weekly Bible study guides.By South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Scriptural Basis: Acts 13:1–5, 13; Acts 15:36–39; Mark 1:1–15; Isa. 40:3; Dan. 9:24–27Key Text: “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom ofBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

As Western society becomes increasingly individualistic and people find it harder to connect in person due to remote work and the increase in social media, people are feeling lonely. It's impacting our health, our happiness and our ability to share the gospel. We examine some of the challenges around loneliness and why, as Christians, we should be …

Scriptural Basis: Rev. 22:11, 12; Jer. 30:5–7; Ps. 91:1–11; Jer. 25:33; Rev. 21:2; Rev. 20:11–15.Key Text: “And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His peoplBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Scriptural Basis: John 8:32; Ezek. 20:12, 20; Rev. 7:1, 2; Rev. 14:1; Joel 2:21–24; Hos. 6:3; James 5:7, 8; Rev. 18:1–4.Key Text: “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding” (Proverbs 23:23, NKJV).This is an audiBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

What is joy? How do we have more of it in our lives and can we experience it even when times are hard? Join us as we unpack these questions with counsellor, speaker, author, and musician, Dr Jennifer Jill Schwirzer.By Adventist Record

Scriptural Basis: Rev. 14:7, 9, 12; Rev. 4:11; Rev. 13:1, 2; Rev. 12:3–5, 17; Rev. 13:11–18.Key Text: “ ‘Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth’ ” (John 17:17, NKJV).This is an audio version of the weekly Bible study guides. This podcast hasBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

What do you do when you’re a follower of Jesus and you’re having a mental health crisis? How do you deal with your doubts and your struggles while holding onto your faith? We talk to outreach leader, climber and surfer, Robby Morgan about his own personal struggles with depression and how he’s found healing. If you are going through a hard season o…

Scriptural Basis: Matt. 10:28; Eccles. 9:5; Isa. 8:19, 20; John 11:11–14, 21–25; 1 Thess. 4:16, 17; Rev. 16:13, 14; Matt. 24:23–27; 2 Thess. 2:9–12.Key Text: “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, anBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Pastor Blair Lemke, Young Adults Director for NNSW, shares with #RecordLive his experience at PNG for Christ. More than 70 years ago, Blair’s grandfather accepted a call to take the gospel to a remote village in Papua New Guinea. Blair returned to this same village to see the impact his grandfathers legacy had. He shares with us how it has shaped h…

Scriptural Basis: Rev. 14:6–12; Eccles. 12:13, 14; Prov. 28:9; Dan. 7:25.Key Text: “And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus ChrisBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Pastor Daron Pratt has long been an advocate for children and families in our churches and his soapbox posts on Facebook always provide food for thought. Now he speaks to #RecordLive about discipling children in an age of ever present screens, the mental health of children and his new app. Wednesdays 4pm AEST, Podcast Fridays. More resources: https…

Scriptural Basis: Exod. 25:8, 9, 40; Heb. 8:1–6; Lev. 16:21, 29–34; Lev. 23:26–32; Heb. 9:23–28; Dan. 7:9, 10.Key Text:“We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, a Minister of the sanctuaryBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

CS Lewis said "If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world." But what is heaven really? Many Christians look forward to heaven as a reward for earthly devotion. But is a longing for heaven really biblical? And how should we relate to the world around us if we…

Scriptural Basis: 1 Thess. 4:13–18; Matt. 24:27, 30, 31; 2 Pet. 1:19–21; Dan. 8:14; Dan. 9:20–27; Ezra 7:7–13.Key Text: “And it will be said in that day: ‘Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the Lord; we have waBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

If you're an Adventist church member, you might have seen PNG posts all over your timeline and news feed. But what is happening up there and why? We get the rundown with our editor, Jarrod Stackelroth, who has just returned from the heart of the action. Why is PNG for Christ significant? And why might it have a lasting impact on this Division and t…

Scriptural Basis: Rev. 11:3–6; Zech. 4:14; Rev. 12:5, 6, 14, 15; Dan. 7:25; Isa. 54:17; Ps. 119:89; Rev. 11:15–18Key Text: “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8, NKJV).This is an audio version of thBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Scriptural Basis: Ps. 119:162; John 16:13–15; 2 Pet. 1:20, 21; Eph. 2:8, 9; Rom. 3:23, 24; Rom. 6:15–18.Key Text: “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11, NKJV).This is an audio version of the weekly BibleBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

We live in a time where, although we’re connected online, we’re lonelier than ever. Looking back throughout history, we see people consistently coming together to eat. Throughout the Bible, Jesus regularly made time to sit with people over a meal. We’re joined by Signs of the Times assistant editor, Zanita Fletcher, to hear more about the science o…

Scriptural Basis: Dan. 7:23–25; Rev. 12:6, 14; Jude 3, 4; Rev. 2:10; Acts 5:28–32; Ps. 19:7–11; 1 John 5:11–13.Key Text: “ ‘And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him shouBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Is the Adventist health message still relevant? More and more of us are neglecting it. We chat with Adventist Record news editor Juliana Muniz about her health journey, why she never wanted to be vegetarian and what made her change. We also explore Adventist attitudes on both sides of the plant-based divide and what we can learn from each other. Th…

Scriptural Basis: John 8:44; Prov. 23:23; Acts 20:27–32; 2 Thess. 2:7–12; Ps. 119:105, 116, 130, 133, 160; Prov. 16:25; 2 Cor. 4:3–6.Key Text: “Then Jesus said to them, ‘A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest daBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Over the years, scientific findings have both agreed with and contradicted the Adventist Health message. So where should we stand on science? Do we need science to be vindicated? These and other thought provoking questions were asked by one of our authors Daniel Livingston recently. We speak to him to find out more. #REcordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST,…

Scriptural Basis: Luke 19:41–44; Matt. 23:37, 38; Heb. 11:35–38; Rev. 2:10; Acts 2:44–47; John 13:35.Key Text: ““ ‘ “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with MyBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Scriptural Basis: Rev. 12:7–9, Ezek. 28:12–15, Isa. 14:12–14, Gen. 3:15, John 17:24–26.Key Text: “And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angelsfought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a placeBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Joel Slade believes that small acts can have a huge impact. It's why he started Penny Projects to serve the people of Zambia. But he also details his own journey of leaving paid, professional ministry and stepping out into the unknown. We talk about selfishness, service and stewardship. After being a ministry for nine years, Joel decided he needed …

Scriptural Basis: Ps. 27:14, Rom. 8:18–25, Psalm 131, Matt. 18:3, Psalm 126, Psalm 92, Mark 16:1–8, 2 Pet. 1:19.Key Text: “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14, NKJV).This isBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

A recently released study has delved into the faith and practice of those involved in ministry to young people. We talk with the authors of the study to find out more about the challenges facing youth ministry, why it's not always considered "real" ministry and how topics like Ellen White can be made accessible. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm. Podcast …

Scriptural Basis: Psalm 134; Isa. 42:10–12; Rev. 14:3; Psalm 15; Ps. 101:1–3; Psalm 96; Rev. 14:6–12; John 4:23, 24.Key Text: “I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being” (Psalm 104:33, NKJV).This isBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Prayer is an incredibly important discipline in the Christian faith. But many misunderstandings around it exist and if you've prayed about anything for any length of time, you may find that you've had prayers go unanswered. But what do we do with those prayers? Can our faith remain strong even in the face of devastating silence or appearing inactiv…

Scriptural Basis: Psalm 84; Rev. 21:3; Psalm 122; Psalm 87; Gal. 3:28, 29; Matt. 28:18–20; Psalm 46; Psalm 125.Key Text: “My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God” (Psalm 84:2, NKJV).By South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

To be called to do something is a phrase that people often use to describe finding a life purpose. In the church, it can be imbued with an almost mystical sense, especially when we talk about a call to paid, full time ministry. We talk with Pastor Jesse Herford about the biblical background to some of our concepts around the call and also get some …

Scriptural Basis: Psalm 78, Psalm 105, Gal. 3:29, Psalm 106, Psalm 80, Num. 6:22–27, Psalm 135.Key Text: “Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praisBy South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church

Our parents and grandparents have fascinating stories of faith and struggle that we don't always know or appreciate. And there is a biblical mandate for remembering. In this episode we're going to explore the power of memoir, telling histories and connecting with our past. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm You can read the original article: https://record…

Scriptural Basis: Psalm 23, John 10:11–15, Psalm 22, Ps. 89:27–32, Col. 1:16, Psalm 2, Heb. 7:20–28.Key Text: “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:22,By South Pacific Division - Seventh-day Adventist Church