Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson

Former Adventist

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Friends Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson sip coffee and talk about life after Adventism. They discuss their journey to truth including eating pork, going to church on Sunday, and learning to trust the real Jesus. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ #sda #adventist #sabbath © 2019–2024 Life Assurance Ministries, Inc.

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Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson

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Religion

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Latest episode

Nov 10, 2026

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Episodes

Adventist to Agnostic to Christian | 391 10.11.2026

Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson discuss that fact that most former Adventists move towards agnosticism instead of Biblical Christianity. They discuss some of the reasons and solution to this tragic reality. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.co...

You Left Adventism—Now What? | 390 03.11.2026

Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson talk about what to do after leaving Adventism. There are many paths to choose from, but there is only one that is based on reality—which one? How does one find that path? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Fo...

Mormon to JW to SDA to Christian: Carma's Story—Part Two | 389 27.10.2026

Colleen and Nikki are joined with Carma Naylor, a former fifth-generation Mormon who walked away from Mormonism towards Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists before becoming a born-again Christian. In two parts, Carma tells her story of loss, surprises, and ultimate security in Christ as she discovered that Jesus had chosen her and she was safe with Him. Support the show Website, don...

Mormon to JW to SDA to Christian: Carma's Story—Part One | 388 20.10.2026

Colleen and Nikki are joined with Carma Naylor, a former fifth-generation Mormon who walked away from Mormonism towards Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists before becoming a born-again Christian. In two parts, Carma tells her story of loss, surprises, and ultimate security in Christ as she discovered that Jesus had chosen her and she was safe with Him. Support the show Website, don...

Reaction to Got Questions: “Is Adventism a Cult?”—Part Two | 387 13.10.2026

Colleen and Nikki's second part to their reaction to “ What is Seventh Day Adventism? Is SDA a Christian denomination or a cult? ” on the Got Questions podcast. Nikki and Colleen are supportive of the work of Got Questions, but in this two part series, they suggest that a deeper study of Adventism was needed by the hosts of the Got Questions podcast. In this episode, the proofs concerning Adv...

Reaction to Got Questions: “Is Adventism a Cult?”—Part One | 386 06.10.2026

Colleen and Nikki react to “ What is Seventh Day Adventism? Is SDA a Christian denomination or a cult? ” on the Got Questions podcast. This is part 1 of a two-part series. Even though Nikki and Colleen are supportive of the work of Got Questions, they use this episode to gently correct and inform some of the misinformation that  was unfortunately promoted on this recent Got Questions podcast. Adve...

Christian Pastors: You Must Hear This Podcast | 385 29.09.2026

Colleen and Nikki challenge true Christian leaders, including pastors and elders, to take Adventism seriously and learn how they can protect their flock from them. What would you tell your member to do if they were considering marriage to an Adventist?  Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Fac...

Reaction: “1 Evangelical Christian vs. 3 Seventh Day Adventists” | 384 22.09.2026

Colleen and Nikki take a break from their topical series and react to “ 1 Evangelical Christian vs. 3 Seventh Day Adventists ” on the Dr. Daf Show with Kalea, an evangelical Christian who questioned three Seventh-day Adventists: Felicia, Anna, and Rochelle. Did Kalea understand Adventism enough to stand up against Adventism's extra-biblical doctrines? Did the three Adventists represent their...

Married To an Adventist? | 383 15.09.2026

Nikki and Colleen continue their discussion on how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships. In this episode, they talk about marriage involving a Christian being married to an Adventist. Examples of former Adventists who have navigated through this difficult situation are shared, as well as advice whether it's best to leave or stay in the relationship. Testimonies:  Michael Werk:...

Formers and Their Adventist Parents | 382 08.09.2026

Nikki and Colleen discuss how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships and hurts with their Adventist family, especially their parents. Also discussed is the needed confession and repentance that needs to occur for the sins committed in Adventism. This podcast should be heard by all former Adventists. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Fo...

Parents Blamed for Kid's Sins? Parenting in Adventism | 381 01.09.2026

Nikki and Colleen discuss parenting back when they were Adventists. What kind of parenting was practiced, and how did the Adventist prophet, Ellen G. White, teach about proper parenting, and who was to blame for naughty kids. Don't miss it! Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Li...

Leaving Adventism—Is it Worth it? | 380 25.08.2026

Colleen and Nikki discuss what happens when a person leaves Adventism. What is lost when leaving the culture and practices of a religious community? How do family and friends react? Is leaving worth the loss? Personal stories of those who have left are included. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdven...

Do Adventists Shun? | 379 18.08.2026

Colleen and Nikki discuss shunning in Adventism, based on a recent Adventist article on the topic. Do Adventists shun? What have former Adventists experienced as they have transitioned to biblical Christianity? Personal stories are included in this important episode. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Former...

Ten Questions and Answers on Seventh-day Adventism | 378 11.08.2026

Colleen and Nikki discuss the pamphlet "10 Questions & Answers on Seventh-day Adventism". They discuss the answers and go deeper into the background and teachings of Adventism. Offer is limited in quantities and to US addresses only. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—...

Camp Meeting and the Investigative Judgment | 377 04.08.2026

Colleen and Nikki discuss Adventism's camp meetings—a time for fellowship, fundraising and especially, shoring up faith in Adventism. They also discuss the investigative judgment and the changing face of Adventism as a new generation becomes more influential. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdv...

Abortion in Adventism | 376 28.07.2026

Nikki and Colleen discuss abortion within the Adventist organization, and the doctrinal foundations that led to that practice. The nature of man as taught in Adventism is also discussed. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries:  https://www.facebook.com/Proclama...

Our Peculiar Memories of Adventism with Richard Tinker | 375 21.07.2026

Nikki and Colleen discuss Seventh-day Adventist worship practices and details with behind the scenes details. Did you know that their communion service includes washing each other's feet? Special guest Richard Tinker joins Nikki and Colleen with insider facts. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAd...

Adventist Worship—What You Don't Know | 374 14.07.2026

Nikki and Colleen discuss Seventh-day Adventist worship practices and details with behind the scenes details. Did you know that their communion service includes washing each other's feet? Special guest Richard Tinker joins Nikki and Colleen with insider facts. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAd...

Sabbath School Deception | 373 07.07.2026

Colleen and Nikki discuss Seventh-day Adventism's largest weekly indoctrination project, the weekly Sabbath School lessons. Did you know that around the world all Adventists are learning the same lesson each Saturday, with the goal of educating the organization's members in their worldview and doctrines? Other organizations that follow this practice include the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Finding Jesus Finding Church with Roy Tinker | 372 30.06.2026

Colleen and Nikki join with guest Roy Tinker to discuss Roy's Journey of finding the true Jesus and Jesus' true Body of believers—the church. Like Abraham, Roy was called to move to a distant land. Roy discusses how his faith journey informed his doctrines and beliefs. Also, Roy shares his beliefs concerning the covenants of the Bible. Podcast referenced at 18:40: https://creators.spotif...

Inside the Adventist Org | 371 23.06.2026

Colleen and Nikki join with guest Richard Tinker to discuss their experiences and observations while they were on the inside of Adventist organization. How is the "church" organized? Where does all the money go? Who has the power? Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life As...

How to Study the Bible Like a Christian | 370 16.06.2026

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Nikki and Colleen share key points on how to study the Bible not as an Adventist might approach the Word of God, but as a believer and Christ follower. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, dona...

Is There a New Adventism? | 369 09.06.2026

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Colleen and Nikki discuss a new kind of Adventism, Neo-Adventism. What is it and is it really new? How should former Adventists relate to this so-called Adventism? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show W...

How To Evangelize Adventists | 368 02.06.2026

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Colleen and Nikki read letters from listeners who are seeking help in talking with their Adventist relatives and neighbors and discuss how Christians need to understand Adventism before evangelizing them to the real truth. Music: Falling Awake © 20...

Adventist: You Must Be Born Again, with Guest Richard Tinker | 367 26.05.2026

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Colleen and Nikki invite guest Richard Tinker to talk about his recent sermon, "You Must Be Born Again." Adventism doesn't teach the biblical new birth and doesn't understand the two-part nature of humans which includes a human...

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