WAA Podcast Episode 34: Prophecy, This is Serious Stuff (61:42)

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

“And the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers…because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.” (2 Chronicles 36:15, 16)

Anyone reading this Biblical passage would see the seriousness of messing with God’s word or his prophets. At the same time one would notice that God sent his prophets because he had compassion on his people who time and time again were found rebelling against God’s covenant. This pretty much sums up the whole purpose of prophecy. Prophecy is an expression of God’s love towards a fallen humanity and a warning to the destructive effects of falling away from His will.

This week Jesse Sias and Samuel Ikonne sit down with SDA Pastor Tony Gonzales to talk about how prophecy impacted God’s people in Biblical times and the role Adventism has played in impacting modern times through the historical understanding of the books of Daniel and Revelation (click on title to listen to podcast).

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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

WAA Podcast Episode 31: Is Jesus Changing You? (47:30)

Sometimes we forget that our Christian faith in reality is a transforming walk with Jesus. This means that when we step into the Christian faith we are committing ourselves to a long-term relationship with Jesus which involves the radical change of dying to sin, self, and yes even culture. What a journey! It’s no wonder that many Christians today, including Adventists, struggle with spiritual growth.

In fact, George Barna from the faith-based research firm the Barna Group, set out on his own quest to explore the reality of the state of spiritual growth among today’s American Christians. What did he find? (Click on title to listen).

This week Jesse Sias and Samuel Ikonne provide a commentary on George Barna’s recent study on spiritual growth among American Christians and ask the question, “Where are we as individuals and Adventist Christians?”

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Click here to read George Barna's article, "Research on How God Transforms Lives Reveals a 10 Stop Journey" or click below to purchase his new book, "Maximum Faith: Live Like Jesus."

WAA Podcast Episode 30: Daughters of Thunder (58:45)

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

Before John became a follower of Jesus, he and his brother James were called “Sons of Thunder” because of their reputation for being hot tempered. But after three and a half years with Jesus John’s life would never be the same. The “Son of Thunder” came to be John the beloved. Does knowing Jesus have the same effect on people today?

This week Jesse Sias talks with Monica and Michelle Gutierrez about how their encounter with Jesus changed them from being the “Daughters of Thunder” to being passionate about their love for Jesus.

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WAA Podcast Episode 29: What's on Your Profile? (51:12)

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

The rise and evolution of social networking sites have given the average person the ability to extend their influence far beyond just the people they know and put their lives on display for everyone to see. Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away and forget that we are still Christ’s representatives even when we’re online (click on the title to listen).

This week Jesse Sias and Samuel Ikonne talk about the importance of being an example not just in the “real world” but in the “online world” and encourage Adventists and Christians to be thoughtful about every aspect of their lives, including their cyberspace life.

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WAA Podcast Episode 28: Is Your Adventist Church Really Ok? (52:31)

 

You might think your Adventist church is doing well because it seems to be “fitting in.” But a recent study showed that “fitting in” may not be all it’s cracked up to be. The Barna Group, a research firm that tracks the role of faith and religion in America, conducted a 2010 study that identified six “megathemes” indicating patterns that shape the Christian Church in America. What this study reveals may have tremendous implications for not just Christian churches in general, but for the Adventist church as well (click on title to listen).


This week Jesse Sias and Samuel Ikonne break down these six themes and talk about the role Adventism might play in today’s religious world.

To read the entire article "Study: Why Your Church Is The Way It Is?" click here.

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