WAA Podcast Episode 78: Blockbusters or Bust? (59:45)

Will this latest movie capture the essence of
divine salvation and faith or will it ignore the
true essence of Biblical truth?
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Welcome to another podcast episode of "What's an Adventist?"

Bible stories are making a comeback! Or are they? Well if you've watched the latest trailers for the upcoming films "Noah" or "Son of God" you might at first believe that Bible stories are roaring back into our culture, You might even be persuaded to believe this will provide the Christian faith the lift it needs to rise above all the secular noise. After all, the media have reported Christian churches have bought out entire theaters in anticipation of these would be blockbuster films.

As good as these movies may appear, are they really accurate representations of the stories found in Scripture and do they capture the essence of the divine plan of salvation? Or is the enemy using the entertainment industry to blunt our spiritual senses and give us a false impression of God and His faithful servants?

Even early Adventists were advised to guard against Satan's strategy to confuse the senses. "Satan's work is to lead men to ignore God, to so engross the mind that God will not be in their thoughts. Satan does not wish people to have a knowledge of God; and if he can set in operation games and theatrical performances that will so confuse the senses of the young  that human beings will perish in darkness while light shines all about them, he is well pleased" (Advent Home, "The Portals We Must Watch").

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This week Jesse and Eli talk about the latest trends in the entertainment industry and how it can affect our Christian faith. Jesse and Eli also share a message from a new WAA friend who is currently serving as a missionary in the Falkland Islands. Yup, someone is actually listening to this podcast from the Falkland Islands!

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By the way, if you really want to explore the Bible characters and learn the spiritual lessons behind the stories WAA recommends you give facebook a rest and pick up the Bible for yourself. In addition to personal prayer and Bible study pick up a copy of the book "Patriarch and Prophets" by Ellen G. White from Amazon. You will not be sorry!

WAA Podcast Episode 77: Ease, Self Indulgence, and Security (56:56)

Many consider this to be "the life," but at what cost?
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Welcome to another podcast episode of “What’s an Adventist?”

Although 2014 is well underway, it's never too late to make a commitment to follow Jesus. Even when things are going well and one is feeling optimistic about the future, one should never attempt to walk the Christian faith without Jesus, not even for a micro second. 

Our culture of ease, self-indulgence, and security tempts us to rely on ourselves rather than God and the consequences can be downright spiritually devastating. In writing about the Israelites, Ellen G. White penned,”They failed to keep God ever before them, they neglected prayer and cherished a spirit of self-confidence. Ease and self-indulgence left the citadel of the soul unguarded, and debasing thoughts found entrance” (Mind Character and Personality, Ch.9). The rest, as they say, is history.

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This week Jesse and Eli open up the new year talking about being spiritually consistent. Also our loyal and dear friend, John, from Sacramento California offers words of encouragement and an update on his personal strides in walking with Jesus. Jesse also  surprises Eli with a special announcement. 

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