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

Episodes

Melchizedek—The Right Priest—Hebrews 7 (first part) | 48 03.06.2020 43:01

Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They discuss the first part of Hebrews chapter 7 where Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God is presented. (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/Forme...

EXTRA: Telling Family That You Left | 47 01.06.2020 19:48

Colleen and Nikki talk about four things to know when leaving Adventism. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Our Priest is Pulling Us Home—Hebrews 6 | 46 27.05.2020 39:48

Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They discuss Hebrews chapter 6—a difficult chapter for many Adventists, and the anchor of hope taught in these verses. (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/FormerAdventis...

EXTRA: Long Days With Value | 45 25.05.2020 14:02

Colleen and Nikki talk about what they do that has value during the long days of the pandemic. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: h...

Blood and the Priesthood—Hebrews 5 | 44 20.05.2020 42:00

Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They discuss the priesthood of Jesus and how it differs from Adventist teachings. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries...

EXTRA: Survival Plan | 43 18.05.2020 21:32

Colleen and Nikki talk about what they do to survive and stay united during the pandemic. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https:...

Enter Sabbath Rest Today—Hebrews 4 | 42 13.05.2020 48:38

Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. Did you know that you can experience Sabbath rest today? (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.c...

It's Not About the Sabbath—Hebrews 3 | 41 06.05.2020 36:49

Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They talk about how the Sabbath cannot continue under grace. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebo...

EXTRA: Whom Can You Believe | 40 04.05.2020 28:35

Colleen and Nikki talk about their finding truth beyond the multitude of confusing voices during the pandemic. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMaga...

Why Jesus Is Human—Hebrews 2 | 39 29.04.2020 46:05

Colleen and Nikki talk about the book of Hebrews' teachings of the humanity of Jesus and why He had to be human. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/Proclamat...

EXTRA: Encouragement in Virus Isolation | 38 27.04.2020 18:18

Colleen and Nikki talk about podcast production and encouragement during isolation and the pandemic. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouT...

New Covenant and Right Jesus—Hebrews 1 | 37 22.04.2020 51:08

Colleen and Nikki talk about the introduction of the New Covenant including the book of Hebrews' teachings of who Jesus really is. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.face...

EXTRA: Coping with Family in the Pandemic | 36 20.04.2020 24:01

Colleen and Nikki talk about how they cope with the whole family being together in the midst of isolation and the pandemic. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/Pro...

The Transfiguration Tells All | 35 15.04.2020 43:01

Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion of the transition to the New Covenant including the amazing words of God that told about the end of the law covenant. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Min...

EXTRA: On Good Friday During Isolation | 34 13.04.2020 28:30

Colleen and Nikki talk about Good Friday and the coming Easter Sunday in the midst of isolation and the pandemic. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationM...

Transition to the New | 33 08.04.2020 50:15

Colleen and Nikki discuss the transitional time during Jesus' ministry as the New Covenant was being announced. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/Proclamati...

EXTRA: How are the Ratzlaff's Coping? | 32 06.04.2020 22:38

Colleen and Nikki talk with Dale and Carolyn Ratzlaff who are isolated in their home in Arizona as they also continue to face health challenges. Dale and Carolyn talk about the Scriptures that are grounding them during these times. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist:...

Covenant that Commanded Sabbath | 31 01.04.2020 59:44

Colleen and Nikki discuss the covenant that God made with Israel before they moved into the land that God had promised them. Adventism's most revered commandment is included. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—...

EXTRA: Coping with Isolation | 30 30.03.2020 18:58

Colleen and Nikki discuss their lives during the enforced isolation during the current pandemic and what they do to remain grounded in 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.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://...

Really Big Covenant | 29 25.03.2020 42:15

Colleen and Nikki discuss the covenant that God made with Abraham while he was asleep. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://w...

End Time Fears and the Pandemic | 28 18.03.2020 50:19

Colleen and Nikki discuss the fears they experienced during scary times as Adventists and how they are facing the current crisis. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.c...

What About the Rainbow Covenant? | 27 11.03.2020 47:15

Colleen and Nikki discuss the covenant that God made with Noah which included the sign of the rainbow. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ Yo...

Covenants That Last and One That Ended | 26 04.03.2020 39:19

Colleen and Nikki discuss the covenants of the Bible including those that go on forever and one that ended already. (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/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/Proclamatio...

Kelsie and Cheryl Join Colleen and Nikki Answering "Why?" | 25 26.02.2020 37:25

Kelsie and Cheryl join Colleen and Nikki answering the question, "Why do we do this?" Attendees share their experiences attending the recent Former Adventist Fellowship Conference in California. (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/F...

Live at Former Adventist Conference | 24 19.02.2020 56:13

Nikki and Colleen talk about leaving and the challenges former Adventists face. They also take questions from the live audience. This episode was recorded on the second day of the Former Adventist Conference held in Loma Linda, California, February 14–16, 2020. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.c...