Best Adventist Record Podcasts (2024)

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Are Adventists really the remnant? 29:10

2h ago29:10

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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…

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Why PNG needs your spare Bibles 7:52

1d ago7:52

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The South Pacific Division is calling for Bible donations to assist with the growing number of new believers in PNG. In this episode, SPD leader Dr Nick Kross explains what is happening and how you can help. | We also look into why four Adventist women recently advocated for an increase in Australian aid at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT. 00:00 …

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The Conversion of Russell Brand (and other celebrities) 30:20

13m ago30:20

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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.…

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The Hopeful: an Adventist movie (Part 2) 32:14

33m ago32:14

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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…

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Who is the new SPD education director? 8:19

17m ago8:19

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The SPD has appointed Dr Elisapesi Manson as the new education director. In this episode we learn about her background in Adventist education and her vision in terms of Adventist ethos and academic excellence. | We also hear the highlights of #weRtheCHURCH. The program united church members across the South Pacific and beyond to celebrate God's goo…

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The Hopeful: an Adventist origin movie (part 1) 36:15

20d ago36:15

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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…

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Boycott the Olympics: yes or no 33:11

12d ago33:11

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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…

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A scholarship is empowering outreach to the most unreached group in the world 9:25

28d ago9:25

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Avondale University’s vocal ensemble The Promise won two golds “Olympics of choral music”. We hear from artistic director Dr Aleta King. | We also talk about an Adventist Accessibility Scholarship which is empowering outreach to the most unreached people group in the world. 0:00 This Week’s Headlines 00:30 Maranatha Volunteers Renovate School in Ke…

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Fasting: is it necessary or optional? 31:28

18d ago31:28

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#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.…

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Collaborating globally key message at mission conference 7:22

20d ago7:22

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This week we talk about PAU's branding facelift. | And a digital strategy conference held by the General Conference in Thailand equipped attendees for mission and inspired collaboration. 00:00 This Week's Headlines 00:32 Security Officer Honored in Oregon 01:25 100th Anniversary of the Adventist Church in Iraq 02:20 Pacific Adventist University Reb…

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Connecting with God: Easy or hard? 31:56

26d ago31:56

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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…

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PAU commended by Prime Minister at 40th anniversary celebrations 7:57

28d ago7:57

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This week we talk about Pacific Adventist University's 40th-anniversary celebrations and hear what the PNG Prime Minister said about the university. | Church members can help shape the future of Adventist Record by answering the magazine's reader survey. | Avondale’s council has appointed a new vice-chancellor and president for the university. ➡️ C…

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Forgiveness: what it is and isn't 31:17

1M ago31:17

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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…

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NZ Digital Discipleship Conference: "An antidote to procrastinating on God's call" 9:30

2M ago9:30

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More than 200 people committed to using their tools to starting digital ministry at this years Digital Discipleship Conference in New Zealand. The event was described by world Church communications leader Pastor Sam Neves as "an antidote to procrastination". | For the first time, the Vanuatu National Football team worshipped at a Seventh-Day Advent…

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The loneliness epidemic 34:15

2M ago34:15

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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 …

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What is happening in New Caledonia? 10:46

2M ago10:46

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What is happening in New Caledonia and how has the Church been affected? A Church leader on the ground updates us on the situation. | Good news for church clerks in the Pacific Islands: church membership management is about to get a lot easier by going digital. | And what does a church in Sydney has to do with Weet-Bix? To help Stanmore church win …

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Adventist education revived in fastest growing NSW region 7:11

2M ago7:11

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In this episode: A school closed 20 years ago in the Hunter Valley (NSW) recently reopened. Based in the fastest growing region of NSW, the team is committed to share Jesus in an area where the Adventist Church is not prominent. We also learn what an Australia-wide ABC survey revealed about Adventist customer preferences. And SPD president Pastor G…

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Finding Joy 36:32

2M ago36:32

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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

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Walking through depression and doubt as a Christian 36:12

2M ago36:12

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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…

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Changes at the AUC: Who is the new general secretary? 9:33

3M ago9:33

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In this episode: Discover the new leaders appointed at the recent AUC Executive Committee meetings and learn how this year's ELIA Wellness Summit combined health and discipleship. In PNG, an Adventist grandmother saved 17 lives from a devastating landslide and ADRA is on the ground providing assistance. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Olivia Fairfax Submi…

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Missionary Roots and Modern Impact 32:59

3M ago32:59

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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…

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Pastor Ted Wilson does “groundbreaking work” in Fiji 8:10

3M ago8:10

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In this episode: After spending around two weeks in PNG, Pastor Ted Wilson visited Tonga and most recently spent two days in Fiji where he did "groundbreaking work". We also look at how mums in the community were celebrated by Mums At The Table initiatives across Australia and New Zealand. How old is your church? Several local churches have recentl…

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Future-ready kids: technology, screen time and mental health 30:05

3M ago30:05

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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…

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Heaven: Are we made for another world? 31:43

3M ago31:43

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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…

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The impact of PNG for Christ is going global 10:14

4M ago10:14

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In this episode: While we wait for the final numbers from PNG for Christ, there is another phenomenon coming as a result from this mass evangelism campaign. We also talk about what Pastor Ted Wilson is doing in Tonga and a new Avondale-based discipleship program is equipping young professionals to be missional. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle Stot…

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An eyewitness account of PNG for Christ 31:49

4M ago31:49

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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…

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100k baptisms and counting: The first week of PNG for Christ 16:58

4M ago16:58

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In this episode: Is it just easier to get baptisms in PNG? we look into what the first week of the PNG for Christ campaign looked like and what's behind daily mass baptisms. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle Stothers Guest: Adventist Record editor Jarrod Stackelroth Submit news to: news@record.net.au Find more stories on our website Get the Adventis…

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The blessings and benefits of eating together 25:02

4M ago25:02

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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…

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A Big Camp is providing a space for Neurodivergent children 7:17

4M ago7:17

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This episode was recorded live from the North New South Wales Conference Big Camp, which is pioneering a program tent for children with ADHD and Autism. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Jasmine Flamenco Submit news to: news@record.net.au Find more stories on our website Get the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews…

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Reluctant vegetarian: my journey from meat-loving to plant-based 32:37

4M ago32:37

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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…

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How the Adventist Church in Australia is responding to the decline of family worship 9:30

5M ago9:30

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This week: Dr David Trim, the director of the Office of Archives, Statistics and Research at the General Conference, brings concerning numbers related to family worship, but the Adventist Church in Australia has a plan. We also talk about the much-needed help that is being delivered to Vanuatu; and a conference for Adventist entrepreneurs gave away…

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In search of harmony: Science, faith and health 29:02

5M ago29:02

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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,…

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Change is ahead for Sanitarium NZ 7:52

5M ago7:52

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This week: The North New South Wales Conference has a permanent home and a new proposal is expected to change Sanitarium's range of breakfast products in New Zealand. We also hear about future plans for the Digital Discipleship conference after this year's event reached a global audience. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle Stothers Submit news to: ne…

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The Church in PNG is facing a positive crisis 14:50

5M ago14:50

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In this episode: Is there such a thing as a positive crisis? That's how church leaders described the crisis the church is going through in PNG. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle Stothers Guest: South Pacific Division stewardship director Julian Archer. Submit news to: news@record.net.au Find more stories on our website Get the Adventist news deliver…

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Slight delay announcement 0:55

5M ago0:55

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A quick message explaining why this week's episode of Record Wrap will be a bit late. Submit news to: news@record.net.au Find more stories on our website Get the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNewsBy Adventist Record

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Small acts, big impact: a conversation with Joel Slade 32:25

5M ago32:25

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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 …

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Do you know who our pastors are? 16:09

5M ago16:09

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In this episode: we talk about changes in the AUC ministerial association; take a look at the 40th anniversary celebration of a small school in Queensland; and find what answers to a global survey reveal about Seventh-day Adventist pastors. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle Stothers Guest: Avondale University church ministry lecturer Pastor Neil Tho…

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Can we do youth ministry better? 25:36

5M ago25:36

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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 …

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Taking over Pacific airwaves one media centre at a time 14:17

5M ago14:17

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In this episode: we hear an exciting update from Operation Food For Life; learn the meaning of an exclusive Indigenous artwork featured on new STORMCo shirts and take a closer look at how the Church in the Pacific Islands is using media in a strategic and powerful way. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle Stothers Guest: TPUM communication and media co…

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The challenge of unanswered prayer 33:05

6M ago33:05

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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…

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In it for the followers? Why the Church wants to be a digital influencer 7:34

6M ago7:34

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In the first episode of Record Wrap: we find out who the new Tasmanian Conference CFO is; learn what's going on in PNG in the lead-up to their upcoming massive evangelism campaign; and take a look at how the Church in the South Pacific is investing in the digital space to raise awareness of how much Seventh-day Adventists have to offer the communit…

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The mystery of God's calling 38:07

6M ago38:07

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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 …

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Adventist news on the go: introducing Record Wrap 0:54

6M ago0:54

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Record Wrap will help you stay informed on the go about everything happening in the Church—in the South Pacific and all around the world. In this teaser, news editor Juliana Muniz gives a sneak peek into what Record Wrap will look like. Subscribe on your favourite platform to catch the premiere this month.…

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The power of remembering 30:04

6M ago30:04

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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…

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The little blue shed: an update from Africa 28:56

6M ago28:56

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Two years ago, Tanja Curcic appeared on Record Live to talk about her testimony of becoming an Adventist in Africa after leaving a corporate job and fast-paced city lifestyle behind in Australia. She is the founder of Little Blue Shed and joined us again to share how the ministry has grown since our first conversation, some of the new services bein…

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'Til death do us part 26:14

7M ago26:14

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Greg and Patsy have been married for 44 years. We chat to them about what it takes to make a relationship last and keep the spark alive. Join us as we celebrate love this Valentine's Day. Tune in Wednesdays 4pm or listen on the podcast anytime.By Adventist Record

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Family worship: Tradition or transformation 28:46

7M ago28:46

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The Seventh-day Adventist church in Australia (AUC) is encouraging people to get back into the habit of doing family worship. Sylvia Mendez, Children, Women's and Family director for AUC speaks about what worship is and how important it is. Worship is making time for God and recognising His work in our every day lives. For more information check ou…

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Can there be peace on earth? War in the Christmas season 33:49

9M ago33:49

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In his final editorial for 2023, editor Jarrod Stackelroth reflects on the current conflict in the Middle East and how the original promise of Christmas was that Jesus was bringing peace. Do we have to wait for Jesus' return to truly experience that peace or can we have peace now? How can Christians be agents of peace? Wednesdays 4pm AEDT, Friday p…

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The girl who lived off haystacks 28:59

9M ago28:59

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Haystacks are an Adventist staple, salad over corn chips with your favourite salsa, guac etc. But could you eat them every day for seven months? We speak to artist, teacher, singer/songwriter Anna Beaden who, during COVID-19 lockdowns, took on the challenge with her husband. Why? We'll find out! Investigative journalism at its finest. We also talk …

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Is the church racist? 53:52

9M ago53:52

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Adventism has some unique contributions to make to the conversation around race and the church. We speak to Nathan Brown and Maury Jackson, two of the contributors and the editors of A House On Fire, a compilation of essays on the topic. It is important to recognise how the mission of the church must be actualised, how the church will not be racist…

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