Record Wrap

Yes, there’s a Pathfinder honour for haystacks—and that’s just one of six new honours just released across Australia. In this episode, we find out what’s behind the new additions and what’s coming next. Plus: A youth worship event in Sydney turned into something bigger than expected, and ADRA’s “School on Wheels” is bringing education to marginalised communities in Serbia. 00:00 Opening and headli...

This year's Health Week is about to start with the theme “Breaking Chains,” also addressing freedom from addiction. We also look at a major finance system upgrade rolling out across Australia and New Zealand, and a week-long evangelism program in Papua New Guinea that celebrated 14 baptisms and drew strong community interest. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:33 Zero maternal deaths in Ghana 01:18 Su...

The story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is now available to stream across Australia and New Zealand. In this episode, we explore how The Hopeful is bringing Adventist history to mainstream platforms—and what that means for mission. Plus: Avondale secures its university status through 2032, and Fiji sends missionaries to Indonesia and Timor Leste for the very first time. 00:00 Opening and hea...

Eating healthy might actually save you money—up to 20 per cent, according to a new initiative by a team of Adventist health professionals. In this episode, we look at how the FoodSAVE program is equipping churches to help their communities eat well on a budget. Plus: Why Adventist leaders in Australia are urging the government to be more generous with foreign aid—and what it means for ADRA’s globa...

Big changes are coming to Adventist Review , we had a chance to sit down with AR's news editor to find out what’s ahead for the Church’s most historic publications. Plus: A new women’s devotional launches in Australia, the SPD opens an exhibit of rare Bibles and ELIA Wellness gets ready for its 2025 summit. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:31 Adventist church in the metaverse 01:06 An orange a day k...

Adventists want to build trust online—and more than 100 digital missionaries from around the South Pacific gathered on the Gold Coast to learn how. In this episode, we take you inside the 2025 Digital Discipleship Conference. Plus: Hundreds of young people hit the streets for Global Youth Day, and we hear the story of 275 baptisms at a prison in Zimbabwe. 00:00 Welcome to Record Rep 00:30 Baptisms...

Former Avondale vice-chancellor Kerri-Lee Krause is stepping into a national role in Australia’s higher education sector. In this episode, we explore what her new position means. Plus, Fulton Adventist University College is expanding its academic offerings, including a new media program and research journal, and new research challenges the idea that it takes just 21 days to form a habit.

Why is a 100-year-old car on a road trip across Australia? In this episode, we explore the Right Around Australia initiative and how Bubsie is reviving the legacy of Adventist mission. Plus: an SPD-wide conference reaffirms the role of women in ministry, a new study reveals how different sedentary activities impact brain health, and an Adventist family stuns judges on Croatia’s Got Talent. 00:00 O...

A new children’s Sabbath School curriculum is set to launch in 2025, aiming to revitalise family worship and deepen kids’ connections with Jesus. In this episode, we explore how Alive in Jesus plans to make an impact. Plus, we share details about the upcoming Digital Discipleship Conference and the latest trends in faith among Gen Z. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:55 Heartwarming Community Support...

Why has Sanitarium’s peanut butter disappeared from shelves after more than 125 years? And Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister shares his gratitude for Australian missionaries. Also, a global milestone: Adventist churches are being planted faster than ever before. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:31 Church Growth Milestone 01:21 Homelessness Mortality Rates in Australia 02:05 Papua New Guinea’s PM Tha...

Papua New Guinea marks 60 years of Adventist Aviation, highlighting decades of service and dedication. Meanwhile, Pacific Adventist University breaks ground on a 2000-seat auditorium, a project five years in the making, which is set to transform its campus. Plus, a diverse group of discipleship graduates complete the immersive Catalyst program, equipping them to build genuine community and live ou...

SPD leaders headed to Thailand for their year-end meetings—but it wasn’t just business as usual. In this episode, we reveal what took them to the front lines of mission and how it’s reshaping their strategy. Plus, a remote tribe in PNG welcomed the Adventist Church with its first baptisms, and a young soccer player made headlines for choosing faith over football. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:33 ...

As mission offerings continue to decline, the SPD is turning to an idea from Adventist pioneers to inspire a new wave of support. In this episode, we explore how “Sister Betsy” could help revive mission giving today. Plus, Avondale students step up to raise awareness for homelessness, and the Australian government proposes new social media regulations for teens. ADRA Blacktown: https://adrablackto...

ADRA and Adventist Aviation recently celebrated significant milestones, reflecting decades of dedication to mission. In this episode, we discuss these celebrations and hear from leaders involved in both ministries. Also: a baptism ceremony in Namibia had an unexpected guest in the water, and Egypt has achieved a major global health milestone. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:25 Crocodile Encounter D...

This week's Record Wrap highlights record growth and losses in church membership, the appointment of Pacific Adventist University's vice-chancellor as president of the new Pacific Academy of Sciences, and a service trip by Mountain View Adventist College students to Fiji, where they supported community projects and participated in a week of prayer. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:41 Making Headline...

In this episode of Record Wrap, the Adventist Church’s Annual Council sets the strategic plan for the next five years, focusing on mission and growth. Meanwhile, the 10,000 Toes campaign celebrates seven years of fighting diabetes in the Pacific, with grassroot ambassadors having significant impact across multiple regions. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:29 ADRA's New Cashew Venture 01:22 Benefits...

In this week’s episode of Record Wrap we hear how FaithFM's Strongman Challenge drew a large crowd at the Henty Machinery Field Days, helping pastors and church members engage with fairgoers, while the King and Queen of Tonga visited the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference (GC) and Loma Linda University in the US, strengthening ties between the Tongan royal family and the Adventist Church. 00...

This week, we celebrate two significant achievements for the Adventist Church in the South Pacific. Adventist Media’s video for Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired received the Giving Campaign of the Year award at the Christian Media and Arts Australia conference. Meanwhile, the Adventist Heritage Centre in Cooranbong earned the prestigious accreditation of a "centre of excellenc...

This month the Church in the South Pacific is celebrating Adventist Heritage. In this episode we look at some of the events happening throughout October, including the premiere of an Adventist film in cinemas across six countries of the SPD. 🎧 Listen to the daily devotionals: https://adventistheritagedailydevotional.transistor.fm/ 🎬 Find your closest cinema: https://www.thehopefulmovie.com.au/ci...

The Canberra Christan School is being honoured by the Commonwealth in a special ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The school is one of 12 being cited in a publication celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth. We also find out why Adventist women in Sydney are fundraising for the Solomon Islands. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:35 Scientific Breakthrough in Malaria Research 01:02 New Advent...

The North New Zealand Conference held its 93rd constituency meeting this past weekend, at which a new president and secretary were appointed. In this episode, we meet the new officers and hear about the session. We also talk about a donation that has been helping Betikama students in the Solomon Islands with storage solutions and maybe even preventing back pain. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:30 N...

This week, we hear from leaders on how the SPD is investing in them and how the Church is committed to developing diverse and effective leaders. Also: ADRA Fiji was recognised for advancing gender equality; the first Adventist University recently celebrated 150 years; and meat consumption trends are shifting in Australia. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:26 Celebrating 150 Years of Andrews Universit...

Adventists across the South Pacific took a stand against violence in August. In this episode we hear about enditnow initiatives in Fiji, Australia and PNG. We also explore the main factors that contributed to Avondale University being ranked #1 in Australia for full-time employment post-graduation. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:27 Free Medical Services in the Philippines 01:17 Empowering Youth in...

The South Pacific Division is calling for Bible donations to assist with the growing number of new believers in PNG. In this episode, SPD leader Dr Nick Kross explains what is happening and how you can help. | We also look into why four Adventist women recently advocated for an increase in Australian aid at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:35 ADRA's Relief Efforts...

The SPD has appointed Dr Elisapesi Manson as the new education director. In this episode we learn about her background in Adventist education and her vision in terms of Adventist ethos and academic excellence. | We also hear the highlights of #weRtheCHURCH. The program united church members across the South Pacific and beyond to celebrate God's goodness.  00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:27 Fire at...