Adventist History Podcast

Summary: In this episode, Matthew talks about how Joshua V. Himes helped turn William Miller's message into a movement. Versions: 2.0 - Completely new episode (October 2025) The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. Links: Website Become a Patron Facebook Instagram YouTube Check Out Our Other Podcasts:: Adve...

Summary: In this episode, Matthew talks about how William Miller studied the Bible and came to the conclusion that Jesus was going to return "about 1843," as well as how Miller made the first steps in spreading that message throughout the 1830s.  Versions: 1.0 - Originally released: November 22, 2014 2.0 - Rewrite (July 2025) The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a podcast telling a story of...

Summary: To celebrate 100 episodes of the Adventist History Podcast, Matthew talks to a half-dozen Adventist historians about the future of Adventist history. Featuring: Greg Howell (0:00-00:32); Kevin Burton (00:32-1:00); George R. Knight (01:00-1:42); Douglas Morgan (1:42-2:15); Michael Campbell (2:15-3:00); Jeffrey Rosario (3:00-3:43). Yeah, it's a long episode. Believe it or not, we edited the...

In this episode, we talk about other episodes. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history. Links: Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/ Support: https://www.patreon.com/Ad...

In this episode - the end of season 1 - we say "goodbye" to Ellen White and prepare to face an uncertain future. How will the Seventh-day Adventist church survive without its spiritual mother? The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to...

In this episode, we talk about the 1913 General Conference session, take a trip down memory lane, and A.G. Daniells' super-mega-cool Pacific Tour at the beginning of World War I. Then we conclude with Turkey. Not the food. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist Histor...

In this episode, we talk about William Warren Prescott and his efforts to be both a smart and loyal Seventh-day Adventist. We'll discuss the revision of Ellen White's The Great Controversy and, of course, the less great controversy over "the daily." The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a p...

In this episode, we talk about the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and Ellen White's great passion for cities. We might as well talk about those meal-by-mail kits, too. You'll see. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide pe...

In this episode, we take a leisurely flight over the world of Seventh-day Adventism. The first decade of the 20th century was the turning point from early Adventism to modern Adventism, and the death of Uriah Smith symbolized this. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventi...

In this episode, we conclude the latest arc looking at Adventist race relations in the early 1900s. Good news for Lewis Sheafe fans out there... and bad news. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working kno...

In this episode, we continue our story about Adventist racial policy in the early 1900s. Lewis Sheafe's First church and his People's church want to be heard... or else. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a...

In this episode, we return to the color line and examine the General Conference's strategy for navigating the Jim Crow-era - particularly in how it impacted the founding of churches in Washington D.C. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose missi...

In this episode, we finish up the sad saga of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. Grab a tissue and hold on. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history. Links: Web: http://adventisthist...

In this episode, we introduce ourselves to the great controversy (uhhh....pun) in the early 1900s: the Kellogg Affair. Come hear why Adventists don't own Corn Flakes. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a wor...

In this episode, we take the scenic route to the historic 1901 General Conference. We begin in the ashes of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, then up to catch a bird's eye view of global mission, and then back in time to see the problems the church faced as it stumbled into the 20th century. You know, the usual. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh...

In this episode, we follow A.T. Jones' rise to influence and authority in the 1890s, and discuss his missteps along the way. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history. Links...

In this episode, we actually get around to talking about Australia. Specifically, the Brighton camp meeting, the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and the founding of Avondale. Let's hear it for Weet-Bix. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose...

In this episode, we talk about Ellen White's glowing opinion of the men of Samoa, Arthur G. Daniells' rise, and Willie White's second marriage. ...and there's probably something in here about Australia, too. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whos...

In this episode, we follow Edson White down the Mississippi River as he beings preaching to former slaves. We also (briefly) meet C.M. Kinny and Lewis C. Sheafe, two Black Adventist preachers on the rise. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose m...

In this episode, we talk about the beginning of Adventism's concerted effort to reach the southern United States after starting mission fields in Europe and Australia. It's about time, right? The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to...

In this episode, we talk a lot about water. We begin with Ellen White's experience in the middle of the worst natural disaster in American history (at that point). We end with shipwreck, mutiny, and baptism. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whos...

In this episode, we look at how Ellen White, E.J. Waggoner, and A.T. Jones (but mostly Ellen) campaigned in the aftermath of the 1888 General Conference. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledg...

In this episode, we see how the bitter feud of the past few years boils over at the General Conference session of 1888. It's nothing personal, Minneapolis. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowle...

In this episode, we stand on the doorstep of the Adventist Civil War. Following Ellen White back to America, we examine the characters, characteristics, and causes leading up to the debate of the 1888 General Conference session. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist...

In this episode, we dive into the second major controversy of the 1880s: the dispute between church president George I. Butler and E.J. Waggoner over the nature of the law in Galatians. This controversy increasingly alarmed Ellen White, especially as D.M. Canright exited stage right. The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church ho...