WAA Podcast Episode 33: "You Don't Eat Pork, Right?" (51:44)

Jesse Sias and Abraham Miranda

When I tell people that I’m Adventist their first response is, “Oh, you guys don’t eat pork, right?” People generally know that Adventists have a different diet which includes abstaining from certain meats, foods, and drinks. This dietary lifestyle stems from what is known as the “health message” in Adventist circles. Although the health message has been a source of longevity and happiness for many Adventists, its history is filled with stories of sacrifice, conflict, disagreements, and humor, which continue even to this day (click on title to hear podcast).

This week Jesse Sias and special guest Abraham Miranda take a closer look at the history behind the Adventist health message and how it has evolved into one of the more recognized aspects of Adventism.

If you would like to ask a question or comment on this podcast please click on the “comment” link below. You can also contact us at whatsanadventist@hotmail.com. Thank you for listening! 


Sound clip from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, from YouTube

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Listen to other WAA podcast about health:

WAA Podcast Epsiode 3: Is Heatlh Really a Big Deal?
WAA Podcast Episode 13: Do Adventists Drink?

WAA Podcast Episode 32: Let's Face It, Adventists Have a Prophet (54:00)

Was Ellen White a prophet?

Welcome to another podcast episode of “What’s an Adventist?

One of the most controversial issues within Adventism has to do with whether or not one of its founders was a prophet. But it shouldn't come as a surprise that people get fired up about this.

Prophets have always been the subjects of serious scrutiny, and rightly so. Jesus told his followers to be careful because there would be false prophets that would try to deceive them. The apostle John advises Christians to test the spirits to see if they are truly from God. So when one learns that Adventists believe that one of the founders of Adventism was a prophet, a healthy dose of skepticism is excatly what one needs.

This week Jesse Sias and WAA Contributor Roshan Mansinghani, begin a series of podcasts to confront the Adventist claim that God used a prophet to guide the Advent movement following the Great Disappointment of 1844. Who is this prophet, where did this person come from, and how can we trust this messenger? (click on title to listen to podcast).

Visit http://www.whiteestate.org/ to learn more about Ellen G. White
If you would like to submit a question about Ellen G. White, please email us at whatsanadventist@hotmail.com or click on the "comment" link below. You can also join our facebook page and leave your comments. We will address your questions on upcoming podcasts. Thank you for your prayers and support!

Listen to other WAA podcasts with Roshan

WAA Podcast 24: Does God Speak?
WAA Podcast 14: Roshan Finds an Anchor for the Soul