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Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist Forum
Our goal is to foster community through conversation. This podcast is a companion to Spectrum, a journal established to encourage Seventh-day Adventist participation in the discussion of contemporary issues from a Christian viewpoint, to look without prejudice at all sides of a subject, to evaluate the merits of diverse views, and to foster intellectual and cultural growth. For more, go to: https://spectrummagazine.org/
Episodes
- Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist Forum
PODLY WOMEN: Is Witchcraft Really Dangerous?
Is everything Christians call “occult” actually dangerous? For generations, Adventists have been warned against practices associated with witchcraft…
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How Can We Have Morally and Ethically Serious Apocalyptic Theology?
Episode 9 explores apocalyptic theology as an unveiling of what is happening beneath the surface of history and asks how Adventists can read Daniel…
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PODLY WOMEN: When Someone Else’s Worst Day Becomes Content
When does staying informed become watching someone else’s suffering for entertainment? A news story leads us to a court video, then to reaction posts, comment…
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What Does Auschwitz Have To Do With the Sanctuary Doctrine?
Beyond The Remnant Episode 8 we discuss the Sanctuary Doctrine, focusing on chapters 12 and 13 of Sigve Tonstad's book, Beyond The Remnant.
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What Stays When You Leave Adventism: A Conversation with Author Sally McMillan
What parts of a faith stay with you after you leave? In Sally McMillan’s novel My Name Is Allen White, a young man raised in a prominent Adventist family has…
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The Sabbath—A Sign or Revelation: Does the Distinction Matter?
Beyond The Remnant Episode 7 traces the dynamic development of Sabbath theology in Adventist history and meditates on the Sabbath as God’s commitment to the…
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When Institutions Fail Women
When does one bad decision become an institutional failure? In August, Good Good Golf released an advertisement showing male co-founder Garrett Clark shoving a…
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Do Race, Sex, and Gender Have a Place in the Remnant Consideration?
Beyond The Remnant Episode 6 discusses how race, sex, and gender belong in that same conversation in Adventism and why truthful testimony on these topics is…
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Is Fiction Evil?
Can an imagined story tell the truth? Suspicion of fiction has been part of the Adventist ethos since the denomination’s earliest years. Ellen White warned…
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What Does Biblical “Wholeness” Mean?
Episode 5 examines whether health is a theological concern, why the body is a sacrament, and who the health message really is for.
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Unpacking the Tradwife of It All
Is Nara Smith a tradwife? Not according to her. Nara’s recent interview with Alex Cooper on Call Her Daddy reignited the internet’s debate over whether she has…
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“Faith in Jesus” or “Faithfulness of Jesus”: Does the difference matter?”
In Episode 4, we discuss why the Greek “pistis Iēsou Christou” should be translated as “the faithfulness of Jesus Christ,” rather than “faith in Jesus Christ,”…
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Is Adventism a Supersessionist Religion?
Episode 3 discusses good Sabbath theology, which begins with the Sabbath healings in the Gospel of John.
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Being or Becoming Remnant?
Episode 2 unpacks the complex sources and component parts of prevailing conceptions of Adventist identity, and considers Tonstad's meditations on what lies at…
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Alex Cooper and the Prosperity Gospel of Womanhood
Hey Daddy Gang, is Alex Cooper lying to you? That’s what Allie Beth Stuckey and other conservatives seem to be saying after Cooper announced her pregnancy…
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Does your God travel in the blood?
In Episode 1 we introduce a number of key themes in the book, beginning with the ways in which ethnicity and culture shape religious identity and how tribal…
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Michael Nixon on Truth, Politics, Religion and the VP Files
Drawing on his education and healthcare admin experience, Michael Nixon discusses his SPECTRUM monthly column series, The VP Files, in which he shares…
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Beauty Standards: What is a woman for?
The Podly Women return for part two of their conversation on modesty culture and beauty standards. In this episode, they unpack the beauty standards women are…
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The Modesty Conversation: Who are we really dressing for?
This week, the Podly Women gather to talk about modesty: the good, the bad, and the complicated. Together, they reflect on the messages women receive in church…
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Romance Novels: Is It Porn?
In this conversation on the Podly Women podcast, author Trudy J. Morgan-Cole and Sofia Lindgren, office manager of SPECTRUM Magazine, join journalist Natalie…
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Rethinking Singleness in the Church
Ezrica Bennett [author of the recent hit article, “Thirty, Single, and Feeling (Pluri)Potent”] hosts a wide-ranging conversation on singleness, church culture…
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Adventist University in Puerto Rico Gets $5M to Tell Its Story
President of Antillean Adventist University Edwin Hernández talks about the new $5 million grant the school received to tell its Christian educational mission…
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Chris Blake Imagines a Better Life
In this episode of Adventist Voices I talk with Chris Blake about his book Imagine Life. We explore issues of justice, joy, and creativity that he tells…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumZachary Hair: The Inner Work of Spiritual Care
In season 2 Episode 4, spiritual care practitioner and researcher Zach Hair shares what spiritual care actually is and why it matters. He unpacks the…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumSimone Samuels: Embodied Spirituality in a Disembodied Church
In season 2 episode 4, Simone shares her journey from law school to the fitness and consulting world, reflecting on how her third-generation Adventist…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumRian Johnson on Wake Up Dead Man
Alexander Carpenter inaugurates Spectrum’s new series on the arts with an interview with filmmaker Rian Johnson. He directed Star Wars: The Last Jedi and…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumHarry Maier: The Long View of Faith
On Season 2, Episode 2 of Adventist, Eh? Dr. Harry O. Maier, a professor of New Testament & Early Christian Studies at Vancouver School of Theology, shares his…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumKimberly Bulgin: Taking up Space as a Whole Woman in God
Pastor Kimberly shares her journey from growing up as a Canadian Adventist pastor’s daughter with Jamaican roots to creating House of Women, an online ministry…
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Eric Anderson on Reclaiming the Prophet
Due to the denominational pause on its distribution, Reclaiming the Prophet might be the hottest book few have read. Its editor, historian Eric Anderson, talks…
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Our 8 Reports on Annual Council
Welcome to Adventist News & Views, your source for the latest information and insights shaping the Adventist conversation. Hosted by Jacklyn Frias. Here are…
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2025 Annual Council Begins, Kirk’s Harmful Legacy, Andrews Student Death + More | Adventist News & Views
Welcome to Adventist News & Views, your weekly source for the latest information and insights shaping the Adventist conversation. I’m your host Jacklyn Frias…
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Does Sabbath-Keeping Include Immigrants?
I interviewed Stephen N. Allred, director of government relations for the Church State Council, the religious liberty office of the Pacific Union Conference…
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New Oakwood President Bans Bracelets and Crop Tops
Spectrum Scholar Summer Intern Andrew Francis discusses his reporting on the growing controversy sparked by new Oakwood University President Gina…
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GC Session Debrief with Alexander Carpenter & Sam Girven
Drawing from our SPECTRUM’s presence at the 2025 General Conference Session, Editor-in-Chief Alexander Carpenter and Correspondent Samuel Girven discuss our…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumSteve Matthews: Leading With Purpose at ADRA Canada
Steve Matthews is the CEO of ADRA Canada, he shares about his journey into humanitarian leadership, ADRA’s global mission, and efforts to connect more deeply…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumListening Through Suffering: A Conversation on Trauma, Faith, and Growth
Dr. Mary Beth Werdel is the director of the Mental Health Counseling and Spiritual Integration and Pastoral Care programs at Fordham University. During this…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumShane Sinclair: Beyond Empathy, What Compassion Looks Like in Health Care
Dr. Shane Sinclair is a professor with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary and director of the Compassion Research Lab. In addition to…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumStéphane Beaulieu: A Chair’s Perspective on Pastoral Training in Canada
Dr. Stéphane Beaulieu is the Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Burman University. In this conversation he shares his remarkable journey from…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumAkeem Ambrose: Sports, Spirituality, and Shaping Young Lives
Akeem Ambrose is the elementary P.E. teacher and athletic director at Crawford Adventist Academy in Toronto, Ontario. In this conversation he explores the…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumGerald Chipeur, KC: Faith, Fairness & the Canadian Law
Gerald Chipeur, KC, is a lawyer based out of Calgary, Alberta. In this conversation he reflects on his continuing four-decade legal career, exploring the…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumRhoda Klein Miller: Commissioned to Champion God's Inclusiveness
Pastor Rhoda, who serves in Vancouver, British Columbia, shares her path to becoming a female pastor in the Canadian Adventist Church, from her background in…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumPeter Noteboom: All Together Now – A Framework for Christian Unity
Peter Noteboom, the current General Secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches and Co-Chair of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation, shares his experiences…
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Filmmaker & Army Vet on Loss and Meaning
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes talks about his new film, My Dead Friend Zoe, which explores his own experience as a U.S. Army veteran and draws attention to the ways…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumJocelyn Bell: Faith in Media: Nearly 200 years of Broadview.
Jocelyn Bell is the editor and publisher of Broadview, a Canadian faith-based magazine and media organization. With roots dating back to 1829, Broadview is the…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumZach Lambert: A Post-Denominational Centering on Jesus
Zach Lambert is the lead pastor and co-founder of Restore, a church based in Austin. He emphasizes the importance of building inclusive communities where…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumRoss Lockhart: There’s Nothing to Revive, Finding New Language in Canada’s Secularization.
Rev. Dr. Ross Lockhart is dean of St. Andrew’s Hall and professor of Mission Studies at Vancouver School of Theology. He is an ordained minister in the…
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Terry Shaw, CEO of AdventHealth on Leadership & Sustainability
Terry Shaw, president and CEO of AdventHealth (revenue $21 billion), shared with Spectrum why his Climate Resilience Plan improves whole-person care. He also…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumAdventist, Eh? Thandazani Mhlanga, generous spirituality in a constrained religious environment.
Thandazani Mhlanga is a pastor in the British Columbia Conference, and also serves as a hospital chaplain. Through his passion for humanity he notices how…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumMelodie Roschman: Scholar of Right-wing Evangelical Christianity, Gender, and Popular Culture
Dr. Melodie Roschman is a writer, academic, and the daughter of an Adventist pastor. Her ongoing research focuses on the intersection of popular culture and…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumAdventist, Eh? Paul Llewellyn, President of the Adventist Church in Canada
Paul Llewellyn is the president of the Adventist Church in Canada. Coming from a teaching & youth ministry background, he shares about how the most important…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumAdventist, Eh?: NakedPastor Artist David Hayward
David Hayward pastored in Eastern Canada for 30 years. During which he noticed a growing desire to be more open about spirituality and to empower people away…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumAdventist, Eh? Guest Burman Univ. Prez Loren Agrey
Dr. Loren Agrey is the current president of Burman University, located in central Alberta, Canada. He shares about his journey from being a teacher, to a…
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumA New Canada-focused Series: Adventist, eh?
Spectrum is excited to launch a new podcast series called Adventist, eh? With host Kevin McCarty. This Canadian based series seeks to engage in conversations…
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Dilys Brooks & Chris Blake on the JustLove Collective
JustLove Collective's co-leaders, Chris Blake, retired pastor and educator, and Dr. Dilys Brooks, campus chaplain at Loma Linda University, share the…
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Adventist Apicklypse with Amy Leach
Amy Leach discusses her new book, The Salt of the Universe: Praise, Songs, and Improvisations (Farrar, Straus & Giroux 2024). We discuss freedom…
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Nathan Brown on Fear, Love, and Writing
From Australia, Signs Publishing Book Editor Nathan Brown talks about his latest book, Do Not Be Afraid, the Adventist adult daily devotional for 2025…
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New Adventist Creatives: Darcie Denton
A BFA graduate of Southern Adventist University, Darcie Denton is a 25-year-old artist from the Chattanooga area who has had three solo shows and exhibited…
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Should Adventists Go Public with Politics? Alexander Carpenter & Dan Weber Debate
Daniel Weber was the Communication Director of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America and is now chair of the Dept. of Visual Art, Communication and…
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Reporting on 3ABN with Alva James-Johnson
Hot off the co-publication of our article with the Miami-Herald on 3ABN, its author, Alva James-Johnson, an award-winning journalist, talks behind the scenes…
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An Adventist Teacher Finds Spirituality Beyond Grief and Dogma
Retired teacher Janice Jensen, a longtime supporter of Spectrum (Advisory Council), recently published a memoir about losing her nine-year old son to drowning…