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The issue of women's ordination has become a wedge issue in the Adventist Church, polarising communities and dividing "conservative' and "liberal" Adventists. Parties on either side will argue "YES!" or "NO!", but is there a third route we can take to understanding the issue? For the next two weeks, we will be joined by Dr Darius Jankiewicz, the South Pacific Division Field/Ministerial secretary,...

On this episode, we've got a secret for you on how to finish the year well. Something that can help your mental health, your relationships and your spiritual life, this secret is better than making resolutions for the new year! You're not going to want to miss this conversation. OK enough mystery, we're actually talking about the important practice of gratitude and reflection. #RecordLive Wednesda...

Songs are an important part of our faith. They provide a shared communal connection and inspiration. They encourage us and lift our hearts beyond the physical. Today we're going to talk about the songs that inspire us personally, especially the lyrics and meaning behind the songs. We'd love to hear from you as well. Share your favourite worship songs, hymns and choruses with us and why you love th...

Have you ever felt tired in your role at church? Have you ever felt like you’re the only one doing anything? Today, more than ever before, church members are experiencing burnout. We talk to Olivia Morton, regional youth and young adult leader, about how fostering a “relay race attitude” can help lighten the load and give back to others. Tune in to #RecordLive today at 4pm, or listen on our podcas...

Is your church friendly? Warm to visitors? Could it improve? Does it matter? These questions and more today on #RecordLive . Wednesdays 4pm, Friday morning Podcasts.

It can be intimidating to read the Bible, either in personal devotion time or to lead a small group. In this episode, our team grapple with a random passage to both get something uplifting for ourselves but also to model how one can approach the Bible and find ways to access its richness to uplift, teach, challenge and grow the individuals who are reading. There is also something to be said for ap...

Last year Adventist Record celebrated our 125th anniversary. In this episode, we are going to share the sermon from that Sabbath celebration as not all could attend. The emphasis on what God has done in our lives and the stories we tell is so important and a value that we believe in at Record and we're pleased to share some stories of God working through the pages of Record in people's lives. #Rec...

Christians like to outwardly reject secularism and "worldly" things. Yet sometimes our highest values aren't the ones we say we believe but the way we actually live. Have we inherited the mindset of the majority culture without even noticing? Are we living kingdom lives or are we closet secularists? Tune in to find out. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Friday morning podcast.

Did you know that every 20 minutes, an amputation occurs in the South Pacific due to diabetes or an associated lifestyle disease. Did you also know that the Adventist Church is fighting hard to address this issue, partnering with governments and local communities to hold back the tide. In this episode we speak to Pam Townend, who has been instrumental in rolling out the 10,000 Toes Campaign across...

Sister Betsy is making a comeback. But who is this international woman of mystery? Not really a woman, "Sister Betsy" was a system of giving that our pioneers heavily relied on for mission. Find out more about how and why she's making a comeback, with friend of the show, Maryellen Hacko. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings. Useful links: https://stewardship.adventistchurch.com/s...

Being a pastor is not for the faint hearted. Today we speak with a pastor who wrote the article with this spicy title to find out more about what he meant by calling himself "unfaithful", what are some of the pitfalls of the job that we may not know about and how church members can better support pastoral families. Pastor Daniel Matteo gets vulnerable and personal. You don't want to miss this. #Re...

Often travel and experiencing other cultures can teach us about our own lives and beliefs. Today we explore Zanita's trip to Morocco and what it taught her about prayer and faith and of course, we get practical! Are we intentional enough about our spiritual disciplines? Can we find intentionality in ritual? Is the meaning behind the ritual as important as the practice of it?  #RecordLive Wednesday...

Development of faith happens at a very early age. We speak with Shaylee Walsh about keeping our young people, especially teenagers, in a relationship with Jesus, the practical things we can do to help, and how sometimes, it's better to give up, let go and pass the keys on to the next generation to experience growth and multiplication. You don't want to miss this conversation. #RecordLive Wednesday...

Did you know that what you eat can have a bigger impact than first thought on your mood and mental health? In this conversation we find out more about the special lifestyle that can improve your mood and remind each other to ask R U OK? We talk about Blue Zones and Dr Chris Palmer's Metabolic theory of mental health. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST, Podcasts Fridays.

We've titled today's episode to directly speak to your protesting that you're not a leader. But God has made us all leaders in some sphere or another and as Christians, we are followers who are called to lead others to Jesus. So in this episode we are going to talk about biblical principals for leadership and practical ideas to multiply our impact as leaders. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST, Podca...

It's one of those concepts that some people in the Church are super passionate about, something that is assumed knowledge, almost like a secret code. It makes other people uncomfortable. So what is it about the doctrine of the Remnant that causes such interesting reactions? And are Adventist the only true remnant or do other groups or individuals fit the description. We're joined by Signs of the T...

British comedian Russell Brand has been on a journey that has seen him embrace Christianity and be baptised. He is now posting almost daily "devotional" content. We talk about the phenomenon of celebrity conversions and what we can learn from them. #RecordLive 4pm AEST Wednesdays, podcast Friday mornings.

What does hope mean to you? What can we learn from our Adventist pioneers? We speak to Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie which will be released in October. In this conversation we go deeper into what the movie can teach us, why the movie was made and how to watch it in relationship. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST and podcast Friday morning. For more info on the movie, visit https://www...

Adventist Record editor, Jarrod Stackelroth, sits down with Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie, to be released in cinemas around Australia and New Zealand in October. We talk about the movie, how it can stimulate conversations with others about what we believe and why the story needed to be told in this way. The August issue of Signs magazine focuses on THE HOPEFUL and will be a good opp...

Should Christians boycott the Olympics? A question with as many answers as there are Christians. With the Olympics now in full flight and some controversy around the opening ceremony, everyone seems to have an opinion. But how can we actively live out our faith in regard to this prominent sporting event? Zanita and Jarrod have a friendly competition, a debate, about the merits of boycotting or not...

#RecordLive Fasting was central to Jesus' life and was practiced by Christians for most of church history. Yet today, very few individuals abstain from food, and if they do, it's often for health reasons. Is fasting still important for us as Christians? If so, why? We're exploring these questions on #RecordLive at 4pm today with Pastor Jared Chung. Join us or listen to the podcast available on Fri...

For many people, connecting with God feels easy. But for others, it’s much more complicated. How do I connect with someone who I can’t see or hear? Why don’t I feel His presence? How do I know if He’s leading or if it’s my own imagination? Today we have a conversation with Lucy Dessington about what it actually means to have a relationship with God and how it looks for us. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4...

Forgiveness is often easier said than done. When someone wrongs us, it can feel justifiable or even satisfying to hold a grudge. However, the Bible commands us to forgive, and mental health professionals agree that doing so has many benefits. Today, we’re talking with Catalina Noemi, a Christian counsellor, about what forgiveness looks like and what practical steps we can take toward healing and r...

As Western society becomes increasingly individualistic and people find it harder to connect in person due to remote work and the increase in social media, people are feeling lonely. It's impacting our health, our happiness and our ability to share the gospel. We examine some of the challenges around loneliness and why, as Christians, we should be more intentional about connecting with others. #Re...

What is joy? How do we have more of it in our lives and can we experience it even when times are hard? Join us as we unpack these questions with counsellor, speaker, author, and musician, Dr Jennifer Jill Schwirzer.