Episodes

  • An Inside Look at the General Conference with Alyssa Truman
    Aug 8 2025

    The newly-appointed GC Communication director Alyssa Truman sits down with us to share her experience working within the General Conference over the past few years, as well as how it felt to be promoted to oversee all digital content and communication for the Seventh-day Adventist church.

    Alyssa also reflects on the challenges of being in leadership at the GC, as well as how church leadership can be more open and authentic to the body of members. Ultimately, she talks about her excitement and hopeful attitude for the future of Adventism.

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    57 mins
  • SANCTUARY | Lawrence T. Geraty
    Jun 27 2025

    One of the most unique teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the Sanctuary Doctrine. The guys decide to dive head first into what makes the doctrine so unique, what it actually teaches about who God is, and why it's historically been such a divisive and controversial topic in and outside of the church.

    In this episode, the guys sit down with Lawrence T. Geraty to discuss his viewpoint on the sanctuary.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 3 (ft. Carlos Muñoz from Amazing Facts)
    May 23 2025

    Pastor Carlos Munoz is the next guest in our Sanctuary series! Carlos serves as the Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism director, and spends much of his time preaching about the Sanctuary Doctrine around the world. In this episode, we sit down with Carlos to see his strategies for sharing the Sanctuary message, and how we’ve fallen short as a church when it comes to conveying the purpose of this biblical theme.

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Why Ryan Day Left 3ABN
    May 7 2025

    Adventist Pastor Ryan Day spent over a decade working for Amazing Facts and 3ABN (two of the biggest media ministries in the SDA church) as well as speaking and singing around the world for thousands of people.

    More recently, Ryan left 3ABN and started his own YouTube channel “Re-Think Adventism” where he openly shares about why he left his position in the church, and why he has major issues with some of the doctrines taught within the church.

    In this episode, we sit down with Ryan to hear about the journey he’s been on, why he ultimately decided to leave, and how all of the media attention and public backlash has affected him and his family.

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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 2 (ft. Ivor Myers)
    Apr 24 2025

    One of the most unique teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the Sanctuary Doctrine. The guys decide to dive head first into what makes the doctrine so unique, what it actually teaches about who God is, and why it's historically been such a divisive and controversial topic in and outside of the church.

    In this episode, the guys sit down with Pastor Ivor Myers to discuss his viewpoint on the sanctuary.

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 1
    Apr 3 2025

    One of the most unique teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the Sanctuary Doctrine. The guys decide to dive head first into what makes the doctrine so unique, what it actually teaches about who God is, and why it's historically been such a divisive and controversial topic in and outside of the church.

    In this episode, the guys introduce the topic of the Sanctuary and reflect on what they grew up hearing and learning about it.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Why does God seem so DIFFERENT in the Old Testament?
    Feb 6 2025

    Join Jesse, Sean, Anthony, and Erik in this episode as they tackle technical difficulties, embarrassing college memories, and some deep theological questions. From Sean's spray tan escapade (thanks to losing a bet with his students) to Erik's genuine struggle reconciling the God of the Old Testament with Jesus, this episode dives into heavy topics with a lot of laughs along the way. Stick around for reviews, listener shoutouts, and a sneak peek into why God chose such a humble arrival. Perfect for those who enjoy a mix of humor, faith, and raw honesty.

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    00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

    00:28 Sean's Spray Tan Bet

    04:25 Listener Reviews and Feedback

    06:37 Exploring Tough Biblical Questions

    09:58 Reconciling the God of the Old and New Testament

    23:46 Understanding Biblical Narrative and God's Strategy

    35:34 Cultural Shifts and Acceptance

    36:39 Parenting and Moral Development

    37:43 Closeness to God in the Old Testament

    39:52 God's Actions and Human Perception

    42:04 The Role of Community in Faith

    46:16 God's Strategy and Human History

    54:05 Theological Reflections and Personal Insights

    01:04:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Questions

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • When Pastors Become Teachers | Adventist Education (ft. Greg Howell)
    Jan 9 2025

    Hey everyone! Get ready for an entertaining and insightful episode as Sean and Anthony sit down with Dr. Greg Howell. From pastoring to teaching, Greg's journey is filled with hilarious anecdotes and thought-provoking discussions about the divide between pastors and teachers within the Adventist Church. Discover the joys and challenges of bridging the gap and why maybe, just maybe, church should be more like school. Spoiler: It's all about that Adventist sweatshop life! 😂

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    50 mins