WAA Podcast Episode 41: From Teacher to Preacher (54:28)

James White, started his career as
a school teacher until God changed his life

Welcome to season 3 of "What's an Adventist?"


James White wrote of his young adult days, "At the age of twenty I had buried myself in the spirit of study and school teaching and had lain down the cross...I loved this world more than I loved Christ and the next, and was worshiping education instead of the God of heaven." 


It was in this state of mind that James White set his course for life. Nothing appeared to be more important to him than having an education and developing a bright intellectual mind. But despite all of his academic and intellectual perseverance, God had different plans that would dramatically alter the course of James' life leading him to exchange worldly wisdom for the wisdom of God (click on title to hear podcast).


This week Jesse Sias gives a brief biographical sketch of one of the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Like many of his Adventist contemporaries, James White faced many challenges and struggles in accepting God's calling in his life. The good news is that if God could use a man like James White, he can use people like you and I. 
Also in this podcast Jesse extends a heartfelt thank you to listeners, guests, and all who have contributed their time and talents to WAA.


Article from Adventist News Network mentioned in this podcast: 

Adventist history creates identity, confidence and purpose, church archives director says

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Other podcasts of Adventist pioneers:


WAA Podcast Episode 32: Let's Face It, Adventists Have a Prophet
WAA Podcast Episode 27: Meet Joseph Bates

WAA Podcast Epsiode 40: Relevant Last Words From SYC (12:44)

Welcome to another podcast episode of "What's an Adventist?"

Before we left SYC we had a chance to talk to one more guest, brother Earl Goodrich. Brother Earl grew up in the Adventist church and has been in a variety of leadership roles for many years. He has seen the challenges the church faces in being a relevant influence on young people. Brother Earl is actively involved in a project called "To be Continued" based out of Houston, TX. This project is a youth oriented ministry intent on reaching out to young people with the hopes of engaging them in genuine conversation about the issues of faith and God (click on title to listen to podcast).

On this final SYC podcast Jesse Sias and Sam Ikonne talk to brother Earl about his experiences within Adventism and explore his ideas about how churches can begin to engage today's youth.

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WAA would like to thank SYC for the opportunity to be a part of their ministry. Until next year!

WAA Podcast Episode 39: WAA Goes to Southern Youth Conference: Day 2 (1:55:54)

WAA Host Jesse Sias and WAA Producer Eli Miranda
with SYC VP of Programming Scott Iller and SYC President Ann Ikonne (center) 

Welcome back to a special 2 hour podcast episode of “What’s an Adventist?”

WAA brings you day 2 of the Southern Youth Conference from Richardson, TX. Jesse Sias and Samuel Ikonne take you behind the scenes to meet the Adventist’s that are the driving force making SYC a life changing and spiritually uplifting experience . 

On this podcast meet Adventists Barbara, Mark, NIck, Brother Dee as well as hear from influential leaders within the SDA Church like Lee Batton the Pathfinder Area Director for the Texas Conference, Richardson SDA Pastor Dan Serns, Student Pastor Daniel, Director of the Leadership Program Dave Ferguson from Andrews University and more!

WAA thanks everyone at SYC for their dedication to God and the passion they have demonstrated by living out their faith and reaching out to others. We at WAA pray that God continues to lift up young people everywhere who are looking to make a difference in the name of Christ.

If you would like to comment on this podcast, click on the “comment” link below. If you are planning an event or have ministry that you would like WAA to be a part of, please contact us at whatsanadventist@hotmail.com and we will do our best to support you.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Learn more about Pathfinders at: http://www.pathfindersonline.org/

For more about the Leadership program at Andrews University go to: www.andrews.edu/ulead or contact Director of the Leadership Program Dave Ferguson directly at ferg@andrews.edu

To see what else is happening at Richardson SDA Church go to: www.richardsonsdachurch.org/

WAA Podcast Episode 38: WAA Goes to Southern Youth Conference: Day 1 (75:15)

Welcome to a special edition of WAA! This week Jesse Sias and Samuel Ikonne head to Richardson, TX to the Southern Youth Conference. SYC is an event organized by young adult Adventists in order to equip and inspire other young adults for leadership and witnessing. WAA takes you behind the scenes of SYC where you’ll have a chance to meet some of the speakers, staff, and attendees.


On this podcast you’ll hear from Vice President of Advertisement for SYC,Phillip Parraway, SYC President Ann Ikonne, Seminar Presenter Matt McMearty, and WAA Contributor Raquel Coy.

Learn more about SYC at http://www.sycweb.net/

Other resources talked about in this podcast:

Visit http://www.libertymagazine.org/ for news and information on church and state relations.

WAA Podcast Episode 37: Meet the Crew of AdventConnection (33:36)

The Crew of AdventConnection

For the first time WAA has taken its show on the road! WAA headed out to Austin, TX to meet with a group of young adults from AdventConnection. No, this is not a singles program for finding your Adventist life partner. AdventConnection is an Austin-based ministry led out by young adult Adventists who want to empower other young adults to grow spiritually, get involved in church, and share their faith. Truly an amazing group of super Adventist young people!

This week Jesse Sias talks with Kijana and Teresa from AdventConnection to learn about the people behind this ministry and find out what they hope to accomplish.

Click here to find out how you can get in touch with AdventConnection.

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WAA Podcast Episode 36: You Don't Have to be a Big Time Evangelist (37:43)

Bishop TD Jakes, pastors the Potter's House in Dallas, TX

If you think you have to be a big time evangelist to share your faith, think again. William Miller, Joseph Bates, Ellen White, James White and other distinguished Adventist pioneers never intended to become spokespeople for God; but as they studied their Bibles and their faith grew, they couldn’t keep their love for Jesus and the Word to themselves. The truth is, every Christian can be and should be an evangelist.

This week Jesse Sias and Samuel Ikonne talk with WAA Contributor Christopher Mckenzie about what it means to be an evangelist and what it takes to share your faith with someone else. Also, in this podcast Jesse, Sam, and Chris discuss T.D. Jakes visiting Oakwood Adventist University to teach evangelism in the light of his views regarding the Sabbath. Click here to see T.D. Jake's take on the Sabbath.

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WAA Podcast Episode 35: Can Prophecy be Trusted? (58:44)

Harold Camping claimed that his prediction
of Judgment Day on May 21, 2011 was from the Bible

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

Harold Camping recently made a prediction that the beginning of the "end of the world" would happen on May 21, 2011. His prediction garnered enough attention from the media to make it one of the most publicized “end of the world” predictions in quite some time. While Camping claimed that his prediction was straight out of the Bible, many, including Christians, were certain that this prediction would certainly bite the dust and go down in history as just another scandalous hoax. This had led many people to continue to doubt the reliability of Bible prophecy.

This week Jesse Sias sits down with WAA Contributor Pastor Tony Gonzales to talk about where Camping’s prediction went wrong and whether the Bible can truly be a reliable source of prophecy. Jesse and Pastor Tony also talk about a failed prophetic prediction in Adventist history that took place in the mid-1800’s that came to be known as the “Great Disappointment" as well as explore a number of Old Testament prophecies that came true! (click on title to hear podcast).

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Thank you for your support and your prayers!