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Episode 122 officially marks 10 years of the Restore Podcast. Our gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey. For this episode, we have an invigorating conversation with co-authors Dr. Michael Campbell and Dr. Edward Allen about their new book, A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists.

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Episode 122 officially marks 10 years of the Restore Podcast. Our gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey. For this episode, we have an invigorating conversation with co-authors Dr. Michael Campbell and Dr. Edward Allen about their new book, A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-18753125 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 4900 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 121-Matt Smith: Forest Lake Church Lead Pastor Restore-Episode 121-Matt Smith: Forest Lake Church Lead Pastor Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 121 is our first for 2026, and we have a conversation with Matt Smith, lead pastor of Florida Conference's largest church, Forest Lake. Listen as Matt speaks of his faith journey, leadership lessons, discipleship, and more.

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Episode 121 is our first for 2026, and we have a conversation with Matt Smith, lead pastor of Florida Conference's largest church, Forest Lake. Listen as Matt speaks of his faith journey, leadership lessons, discipleship, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-18592823 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 3756 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 120-Ruben Ramos - Rolando Rodriguez: A Discipleship Journey Restore-Episode 120-Ruben Ramos - Rolando Rodriguez: A Discipleship Journey Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 120, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastors Ruben Ramos and Rolando Rodriguez about the ongoing journey of discipleship to Jesus.

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In episode 120, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastors Ruben Ramos and Rolando Rodriguez about the ongoing journey of discipleship to Jesus.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-18333647 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 5852 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 119-Julie Cook: Direct Descendant of Ellen G. White Restore-Episode 119-Julie Cook: Direct Descendant of Ellen G. White Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 119, we are sharing a short recording originally posted to Florida Conference's social media accounts featuring a conversation with Julie Cook, great-great-great granddaughter of Ellen G. White who was one of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's early pioneers.

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For episode 119, we are sharing a short recording originally posted to Florida Conference's social media accounts featuring a conversation with Julie Cook, great-great-great granddaughter of Ellen G. White who was one of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's early pioneers.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-18210767 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1357 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 118-Dan Serns: N Pacific Union Conference-Church Revitalization, Planting, and Lay Training Director Restore-Episode 118-Dan Serns: N Pacific Union Conference-Church Revitalization, Planting, and Lay Training Director Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 118 features a great conversation with Pastor Dan Serns, director for North Pacific Union Conference church revitalization, church planting, and lay members. We talk about his faith journey, church planting and revitalization, how he stays focused on Jesus, and more.

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Episode 118 features a great conversation with Pastor Dan Serns, director for North Pacific Union Conference church revitalization, church planting, and lay members. We talk about his faith journey, church planting and revitalization, how he stays focused on Jesus, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-18105850 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 4539 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 117-Jennifer Schwirzer: Abide Network / Faith-based Mental Health Coaching Restore-Episode 117-Jennifer Schwirzer: Abide Network / Faith-based Mental Health Coaching Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 117, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer, LPC, Ed.D. Jennifer is founder of Abide Network, a transformative platform offering faith-based mental health coaching. Drawing from her personal journey and passion for accessible mental health care, she shares how Abide Network's compassionate coaching, online courses, and uplifting community are helping people find clarity, purpose, and healing through a Christ-centered approach. Tune in to hear her insights on integrating faith, mental wellness, and more!

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In episode 117, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer, LPC, Ed.D. Jennifer is founder of Abide Network, a transformative platform offering faith-based mental health coaching. Drawing from her personal journey and passion for accessible mental health care, she shares how Abide Network's compassionate coaching, online courses, and uplifting community are helping people find clarity, purpose, and healing through a Christ-centered approach. Tune in to hear her insights on integrating faith, mental wellness, and more!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-17935115 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3671 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 116-Chad Stuart: Faith Journey, Spencerville Church Fire, Why He Left Social Media, and More Restore-Episode 116-Chad Stuart: Faith Journey, Spencerville Church Fire, Why He Left Social Media, and More Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 116 features an amazing, personal, and in-depth conversation with Spencerville Church Lead Pastor Chad Stuart. We go deep into his faith journey, his call to ministry, the fire at Spencerville that made headlines, evangelism, why he left social media, and more.

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Episode 116 features an amazing, personal, and in-depth conversation with Spencerville Church Lead Pastor Chad Stuart. We go deep into his faith journey, his call to ministry, the fire at Spencerville that made headlines, evangelism, why he left social media, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-17738380 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 9170 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 115-Abdiel Del Toro: Florida Conference Vice President for Spanish-language Ministries Restore-Episode 115-Abdiel Del Toro: Florida Conference Vice President for Spanish-language Ministries Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 115, I have an amazing missional conversation with my friend Pastor Abdiel Del Toro. We talk about his faith journey, how God saved his life, leadership, discipleship, his book, and more.

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In episode 115, I have an amazing missional conversation with my friend Pastor Abdiel Del Toro. We talk about his faith journey, how God saved his life, leadership, discipleship, his book, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-17589440 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 4578 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 114-Carla Monnier: Not Throwing Away My Shot Restore-Episode 114-Carla Monnier: Not Throwing Away My Shot Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 114 features Carla Monnier, youth and young adult pastor of WholeLife Church in Orlando. She shares her incredible story that will bless and challenge you.

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Episode 114 features Carla Monnier, youth and young adult pastor of WholeLife Church in Orlando. She shares her incredible story that will bless and challenge you.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-17426612 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2848 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 113-Alexander Bryant: North American Division President Restore-Episode 113-Alexander Bryant: North American Division President Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 113, we talk with North American Division President Alexander Bryant. He dives into his faith journey, evangelism, leadership, and more.

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In episode 113, we talk with North American Division President Alexander Bryant. He dives into his faith journey, evangelism, leadership, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-17249875 Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 4221 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 112-Heather Thompson Day: What If I'm Wrong? Restore-Episode 112-Heather Thompson Day: What If I'm Wrong? Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 112, we welcome back Dr. Heather Thompson Day to discuss her new book, What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure. This conversation, and the book, will inspire and challenge you.

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In episode 112, we welcome back Dr. Heather Thompson Day to discuss her new book, What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure. This conversation, and the book, will inspire and challenge you.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-17075693 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400 4073 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 111-James Doggette: Patmos Chapel Senior Pastor Restore-Episode 111-James Doggette: Patmos Chapel Senior Pastor Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Our guest for episode 111 is Dr. James Doggette, senior pastor of Patmos Chapel Church in the Orlando area. We had an incredible conversation about his faith journey, evangelism, mission, leadership, preaching, and more.

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Our guest for episode 111 is Dr. James Doggette, senior pastor of Patmos Chapel Church in the Orlando area. We had an incredible conversation about his faith journey, evangelism, mission, leadership, preaching, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-16893770 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 5226 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 110-Rodlie Ortiz: Campion Adventist Church Lead Pastor Restore-Episode 110-Rodlie Ortiz: Campion Adventist Church Lead Pastor Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 110 celebrates the Restore Podcast's ninth birthday by welcoming back Pastor Rodlie Ortiz who has appeared on previous episodes as both a guest and co-host.

In this conversation, we take a deep dive into his faith journey, what it was like being mentored by a well-known pastor for 12 years, his current journey at Campion Church, and more.

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Episode 110 celebrates the Restore Podcast's ninth birthday by welcoming back Pastor Rodlie Ortiz who has appeared on previous episodes as both a guest and co-host.

In this conversation, we take a deep dive into his faith journey, what it was like being mentored by a well-known pastor for 12 years, his current journey at Campion Church, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-16704490 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 6906 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 109-Melina Thomas: Young Adult Leader and Inspirational Speaker Restore-Episode 109-Melina Thomas: Young Adult Leader and Inspirational Speaker Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 109—the first for 2025—features an incredible conversation with Melina Thomas, a young adult leader and inspirational speaker seeking to lead and empower people in their walk with Jesus. In our conversation, she relates her personal testimony and more. You will be inspired and challenged by this conversation.

I also invited Pastor Juan Rodriguez, Florida Conference Youth and Young Adult Ministries Director, to cohost this episode.

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Episode 109—the first for 2025—features an incredible conversation with Melina Thomas, a young adult leader and inspirational speaker seeking to lead and empower people in their walk with Jesus. In our conversation, she relates her personal testimony and more. You will be inspired and challenged by this conversation.

I also invited Pastor Juan Rodriguez, Florida Conference Youth and Young Adult Ministries Director, to cohost this episode.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-16528413 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500 3885 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 108-Clifford Goldstein: Adult Sabbath School Editor Restore-Episode 108-Clifford Goldstein: Adult Sabbath School Editor Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

It's episode 108—the last for 2024—and I talk with prolific writer and Adult Sabbath School editor for the last 25 years, Clifford Goldstein. Cliff talks about his faith journey, apologetics, what it's like being editor of the Adult Sabbath School lesson, and more.

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It's episode 108—the last for 2024—and I talk with prolific writer and Adult Sabbath School editor for the last 25 years, Clifford Goldstein. Cliff talks about his faith journey, apologetics, what it's like being editor of the Adult Sabbath School lesson, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-16269488 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 5991 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 107-Gabriel and Eileen Cardona: Missionaries Restore-Episode 107-Gabriel and Eileen Cardona: Missionaries Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 107, I welcome Gabriel and Eileen Cardona as they share the story of their journey to accept God's call to be missionaries. You will be inspired and challenged as you listen to their incredible testimony of God's grace and love.

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In episode 107, I welcome Gabriel and Eileen Cardona as they share the story of their journey to accept God's call to be missionaries. You will be inspired and challenged as you listen to their incredible testimony of God's grace and love.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-16135802 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 8577 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 106-Darius Jankiewicz: Doctrine of Salvation Restore-Episode 106-Darius Jankiewicz: Doctrine of Salvation Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 106, I welcome Dr. Darius Jankiewicz to the podcast. We dive into his faith journey and have an amazing conversation about the doctrine of salvation and justification by faith, and more.

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In episode 106, I welcome Dr. Darius Jankiewicz to the podcast. We dive into his faith journey and have an amazing conversation about the doctrine of salvation and justification by faith, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-16021712 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 5029 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 105-Richard Hickam: Corporate Director of Music and the Arts at AdventHealth Restore-Episode 105-Richard Hickam: Corporate Director of Music and the Arts at AdventHealth Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

We are joined in episode 105 by Dr. Richard Hickam, Corporate Director of Music and the Arts at AdventHealth. We talk about AdventHealth's first music album release called Imagine Wholeness, music and the arts, his faith journey, and more.

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We are joined in episode 105 by Dr. Richard Hickam, Corporate Director of Music and the Arts at AdventHealth. We talk about AdventHealth's first music album release called Imagine Wholeness, music and the arts, his faith journey, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-15783573 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 3817 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 104-Ken Wetmore: WholeLife Church Senior Pastor Restore-Episode 104-Ken Wetmore: WholeLife Church Senior Pastor Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 104, we have a great conversation with Ken Wetmore, senior pastor of WholeLife Church. He talks about his faith journey, call to ministry, and what it was like transitioning to WholeLife after Pastor Andy McDonald retired, having served the congregation since 1985!

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In episode 104, we have a great conversation with Ken Wetmore, senior pastor of WholeLife Church. He talks about his faith journey, call to ministry, and what it was like transitioning to WholeLife after Pastor Andy McDonald retired, having served the congregation since 1985!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-15613532 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 5932 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 103-John Peckham: Why We Pray - Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict Restore-Episode 103-John Peckham: Why We Pray - Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Dr. John Peckham is back for episode 103 to talk about his newest book, Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict. Be sure to pick up a copy of this book that will bless and challenge you.

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Dr. John Peckham is back for episode 103 to talk about his newest book, Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict. Be sure to pick up a copy of this book that will bless and challenge you.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-15392541 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4570 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 102-Raewyn Orlich: In Grandpa's Shoes - An Invitation to Intergenerational Discipleship Restore-Episode 102-Raewyn Orlich: In Grandpa's Shoes - An Invitation to Intergenerational Discipleship Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 102, we chat with Raewyn Orlich, associate pastor for discipleship and nurture at La Sierra University Church. We talk about her faith journey, call to pastoral ministry, and her book, In Grandpa's Shoes: An Invitation to Intergenerational Discipleship. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation and her book.

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In episode 102, we chat with Raewyn Orlich, associate pastor for discipleship and nurture at La Sierra University Church. We talk about her faith journey, call to pastoral ministry, and her book, In Grandpa's Shoes: An Invitation to Intergenerational Discipleship. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation and her book.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-15240296 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 4570 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 101-Kevin Christenson: Head of Hope Studios and Executive Producer of The Hopeful Movie Restore-Episode 101-Kevin Christenson: Head of Hope Studios and Executive Producer of The Hopeful Movie Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 101, we hear from Kevin Christenson, head of Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International. He and his team are behind the recently released feature film, The Hopeful, which begins to tell the story of the Adventist Church. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

More information about the movie is at TheHopefulMovie.com where you can also sign up to screen the film at your church.

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For episode 101, we hear from Kevin Christenson, head of Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International. He and his team are behind the recently released feature film, The Hopeful, which begins to tell the story of the Adventist Church. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

More information about the movie is at TheHopefulMovie.com where you can also sign up to screen the film at your church.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-15061932 Mon, 13 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 6620 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 100-Ivan Williams: N. American Division VP for Strategic Planning and Leadership Restore-Episode 100-Ivan Williams: N. American Division VP for Strategic Planning and Leadership Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On this, our 100th episode of the Restore Podcast, we welcome back Pastor Ivan Williams who was our guest on episode 2 back in March 2016. He returns to talk about his new role, leadership, mission, his faith journey, and more.

Speaking on a personal note, thank you to everyone for listening and sharing the Restore Podcast through these 100 episodes.

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On this, our 100th episode of the Restore Podcast, we welcome back Pastor Ivan Williams who was our guest on episode 2 back in March 2016. He returns to talk about his new role, leadership, mission, his faith journey, and more.

Speaking on a personal note, thank you to everyone for listening and sharing the Restore Podcast through these 100 episodes.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-14899938 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4406 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 99-Rich Aguilera: One Mustard Seed Restore-Episode 99-Rich Aguilera: One Mustard Seed Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On episode 99, I talk with Rich Aguilera who has been a leader in children's ministry for many years, creating content of all kinds to bless kids and families that lead them to know Jesus. This conversation is for everyone regardless whether they are involved in children's ministries. You will be blessed as you hear his journey from a career in architecture to going full-time doing children's ministries, as well as the importance of teaching and empowering our kids in the way of Jesus, and so much more! A must-listen episode!

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On episode 99, I talk with Rich Aguilera who has been a leader in children's ministry for many years, creating content of all kinds to bless kids and families that lead them to know Jesus. This conversation is for everyone regardless whether they are involved in children's ministries. You will be blessed as you hear his journey from a career in architecture to going full-time doing children's ministries, as well as the importance of teaching and empowering our kids in the way of Jesus, and so much more! A must-listen episode!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-14722505 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 4975 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 98-Shawn Boonstra: Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy Restore-Episode 98-Shawn Boonstra: Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 98, I have a great conversation with Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy. We talk about his faith journey, mission, discipleship, and so much more.

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For episode 98, I have a great conversation with Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy. We talk about his faith journey, mission, discipleship, and so much more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-14557387 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0500 3814 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 97-Andrea Jakobsons - Jonathon Cobb: Kettering Church Pastors Restore-Episode 97-Andrea Jakobsons - Jonathon Cobb: Kettering Church Pastors Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On the Restore podcast's first episode of 2024, we have Pastors Andrea Jakobsons and Jonathon Cobb from Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church. They talk to us about their faith journey, call to ministry, leadership lessons, and so much more! You will be blessed and inspired by this conversation.

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On the Restore podcast's first episode of 2024, we have Pastors Andrea Jakobsons and Jonathon Cobb from Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church. They talk to us about their faith journey, call to ministry, leadership lessons, and so much more! You will be blessed and inspired by this conversation.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-14333273 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 6418 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 96-Adventist Information Ministry with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie Restore-Episode 96-Adventist Information Ministry with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 96, the last for 2023, we have a great conversation with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie, director and assistant director of pastoral care, respectively, for Adventist Information Ministry. AIM is a function of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church which focuses on digital evangelism, interest tracking, and connecting media ministry interests to the local church.

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Episode 96, the last for 2023, we have a great conversation with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie, director and assistant director of pastoral care, respectively, for Adventist Information Ministry. AIM is a function of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church which focuses on digital evangelism, interest tracking, and connecting media ministry interests to the local church.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-14143883 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500 4763 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 95-John Peckham: God With Us - An Introduction to Adventist Theology Restore-Episode 95-John Peckham: God With Us - An Introduction to Adventist Theology Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 95, we welcome Dr. John Peckham back to the podcast to discuss his new book, God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. He also gives a brief update on the new role he accepted earlier this year, and then we spend some time unpacking his book.

Make sure to take advantage of the 15% discount Andrews University Press has offered to listeners of this episode through January 2024. Use the promo code RESTORE2024 to receive the discount.

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In episode 95, we welcome Dr. John Peckham back to the podcast to discuss his new book, God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. He also gives a brief update on the new role he accepted earlier this year, and then we spend some time unpacking his book.

Make sure to take advantage of the 15% discount Andrews University Press has offered to listeners of this episode through January 2024. Use the promo code RESTORE2024 to receive the discount.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-13987060 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 3810 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 94-Alan Parker: Professor at Southern Adventist University School of Religion Restore-Episode 94-Alan Parker: Professor at Southern Adventist University School of Religion Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 94, we have a great conversation with Dr. Alan Parker, professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University. We talk about his faith journey, how Millennials and Generation Z view evangelism, and much more. This is a power-packed conversation that will bless and challenge you.

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For episode 94, we have a great conversation with Dr. Alan Parker, professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University. We talk about his faith journey, how Millennials and Generation Z view evangelism, and much more. This is a power-packed conversation that will bless and challenge you.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-13854250 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400 3570 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 93-Steve Leddy: Director of Evangelism and Church Planting for Potomac Conference Restore-Episode 93-Steve Leddy: Director of Evangelism and Church Planting for Potomac Conference Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 93 features a discussion with Pastor Steve Leddy, evangelism and church planting director for Potomac Conference. You will be blessed as you listen to his personal story and our conversation about discipleship, church planting, and more.

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Episode 93 features a discussion with Pastor Steve Leddy, evangelism and church planting director for Potomac Conference. You will be blessed as you listen to his personal story and our conversation about discipleship, church planting, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-13618169 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 3818 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 92-David Trim: Director of G.C.’s Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research Restore-Episode 92-David Trim: Director of G.C.’s Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On episode 92, we talk with Dr. David Trim, director of the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research. In this conversation, he speaks of his faith journey, what his department actually does, why we need such a department, his recent book release, and much more.

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On episode 92, we talk with Dr. David Trim, director of the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research. In this conversation, he speaks of his faith journey, what his department actually does, why we need such a department, his recent book release, and much more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-13418780 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400 5599 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 91-Martin Doblmeier: Award-winning Filmmaker | Sabbath documentary Restore-Episode 91-Martin Doblmeier: Award-winning Filmmaker | Sabbath documentary Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 91 is an amazing conversation with award-winning Christian filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. Martin has made more than 30 films on faith, religion, and spirituality. His latest film is titled Sabbath. You will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

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Episode 91 is an amazing conversation with award-winning Christian filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. Martin has made more than 30 films on faith, religion, and spirituality. His latest film is titled Sabbath. You will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-13239791 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400 3731 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 90-Chris Martin: The Wolf in Their Pockets Restore-Episode 90-Chris Martin: The Wolf in Their Pockets Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 90, we talk with Chris Martin who, earlier this year, released his second book on social media entitled The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead.

Part of the brief book description states, "Martin both exposes the ways the Internet is distorting our life in Christ and shows us how to faithfully respond. Martin teaches us how to care for people who are obsessed with followers, views, and likes—and how to love those whose online influences have filled them with cynicism and contempt."

You will be blessed and challenged by Martin's book and our conversation.

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In episode 90, we talk with Chris Martin who, earlier this year, released his second book on social media entitled The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead.

Part of the brief book description states, "Martin both exposes the ways the Internet is distorting our life in Christ and shows us how to faithfully respond. Martin teaches us how to care for people who are obsessed with followers, views, and likes—and how to love those whose online influences have filled them with cynicism and contempt."

You will be blessed and challenged by Martin's book and our conversation.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-13118361 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 4063 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 89-Elizabeth Talbot: Jesus 101 Institute Restore-Episode 89-Elizabeth Talbot: Jesus 101 Institute Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 89 is an amazing conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Talbot, speaker/director for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. In this conversation, we discuss her faith journey, the meaning of righteousness by faith, practical ways to share Jesus, and more.

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Episode 89 is an amazing conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Talbot, speaker/director for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. In this conversation, we discuss her faith journey, the meaning of righteousness by faith, practical ways to share Jesus, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-12918760 Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 4311 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 88-Debleaire Snell: Senior Pastor of Oakwood University Church and Speaker/Director of Breath of Life Ministries Restore-Episode 88-Debleaire Snell: Senior Pastor of Oakwood University Church and Speaker/Director of Breath of Life Ministries Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On episode 88, we have an incredible, inspiring conversation that is sure to challenge you as well. Debleaire Snell is Speaker/Director for Breath of Life Ministries and senior pastor for Oakwood University Church.

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On episode 88, we have an incredible, inspiring conversation that is sure to challenge you as well. Debleaire Snell is Speaker/Director for Breath of Life Ministries and senior pastor for Oakwood University Church.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-12729056 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 5091 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 87-Brady Shearer: Church Digital Content Restore-Episode 87-Brady Shearer: Church Digital Content Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 87, we talk with Brady Shearer, YouTuber and CEO of Pro Church Tools. Brady and his team seek to help churches navigate their ministries through the single biggest communication shift we've seen in the last 500 years!

This episode is full of great digital content to help churches move the mission of God forward in the digital world in which we all live. Be sure to check out ProChurchTools.com for all the resources mentioned in the podcast and more.

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For episode 87, we talk with Brady Shearer, YouTuber and CEO of Pro Church Tools. Brady and his team seek to help churches navigate their ministries through the single biggest communication shift we've seen in the last 500 years!

This episode is full of great digital content to help churches move the mission of God forward in the digital world in which we all live. Be sure to check out ProChurchTools.com for all the resources mentioned in the podcast and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-12488489 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400 4436 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 86-Leslie Pollard: History of Oakwood University, Leadership, and Mission Restore-Episode 86-Leslie Pollard: History of Oakwood University, Leadership, and Mission Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 86 celebrates our seventh anniversary of the Restore Podcast, and this edition celebrates Black History Month. Our guest is Oakwood University President Leslie Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., MBA. We talk about his faith journey, how Oakwood was founded, the future of Oakwood, leadership, and more.

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Episode 86 celebrates our seventh anniversary of the Restore Podcast, and this edition celebrates Black History Month. Our guest is Oakwood University President Leslie Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., MBA. We talk about his faith journey, how Oakwood was founded, the future of Oakwood, leadership, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-12307952 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500 3920 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 85-Tim Madding: NAD Evangelism Institute Director Restore-Episode 85-Tim Madding: NAD Evangelism Institute Director Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 85—our first for 2023—we have a jam-packed conversation with Tim Madding, director of the North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI). In this conversation, we talk about his faith journey, being homeless at a young age, and his call to ministry. He defines and talks about plateaued, dying, and health churches, creating a multi-site church, and more.

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Episode 85—our first for 2023—we have a jam-packed conversation with Tim Madding, director of the North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI). In this conversation, we talk about his faith journey, being homeless at a young age, and his call to ministry. He defines and talks about plateaued, dying, and health churches, creating a multi-site church, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-12081398 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0500 4680 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 84-Dwight Nelson: Faith Journey, 40 Years of Ministry at PMC, Leadership, Evangelism, Preaching, and More! Restore-Episode 84-Dwight Nelson: Faith Journey, 40 Years of Ministry at PMC, Leadership, Evangelism, Preaching, and More! Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 84 features a spirit-filled conversation with Pastor Dwight Nelson, senior pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. We talk about his call to ministry, leadership lessons learned, preaching, prayer, and so much more.

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Episode 84 features a spirit-filled conversation with Pastor Dwight Nelson, senior pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. We talk about his call to ministry, leadership lessons learned, preaching, prayer, and so much more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-11880728 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 4893 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 83-Chanda Nunes-Henry: Executive Secretary & Ministerial Director, Nevada/Utah Conference Restore-Episode 83-Chanda Nunes-Henry: Executive Secretary & Ministerial Director, Nevada/Utah Conference Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 83, we have a power-packed conversation with Chanda Nunes-Henry, Executive Secretary and Pastoral Ministries Director for Nevada-Utah Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Chanda speaks deeply about her faith journey, call to ministry, and so much more! You will definitely be blessed, inspired, and challenged by this conversation.

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In episode 83, we have a power-packed conversation with Chanda Nunes-Henry, Executive Secretary and Pastoral Ministries Director for Nevada-Utah Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Chanda speaks deeply about her faith journey, call to ministry, and so much more! You will definitely be blessed, inspired, and challenged by this conversation.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-11717206 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500 4295 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 82-Heather Thompson Day - Seth Day: I'll See You Tomorrow Restore-Episode 82-Heather Thompson Day - Seth Day: I'll See You Tomorrow Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 82, Dr. Heather Thompson Day returns, and this time, her husband Seth Day joins as they co-authored their recently released book, I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit.

You will be blessed with this conversation on relationships, communication, and more!

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  • Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions
  • Book—Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy by David Richo
  • Book—I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit by Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day
  • Podcast—Viral Jesus
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In episode 82, Dr. Heather Thompson Day returns, and this time, her husband Seth Day joins as they co-authored their recently released book, I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit.

You will be blessed with this conversation on relationships, communication, and more!

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  • Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions
  • Book—Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy by David Richo
  • Book—I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit by Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day
  • Podcast—Viral Jesus
]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-11537895 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 5494 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 81-Michael Campbell: 1922 - The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism Restore-Episode 81-Michael Campbell: 1922 - The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 81, welcome back Michael Campbell and discuss his new book released at the beginning of 2022, 1922: The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism. This book will unpack the rise of Adventist fundamentalism and the 1922 General Conference Session.

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In episode 81, welcome back Michael Campbell and discuss his new book released at the beginning of 2022, 1922: The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism. This book will unpack the rise of Adventist fundamentalism and the 1922 General Conference Session.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-11387107 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 3683 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 80-Karl Haffner: Loma Linda University VP for Student Experience Restore-Episode 80-Karl Haffner: Loma Linda University VP for Student Experience Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 80, we talk with Karl Haffner, Ph.D., vice president of student experience at Loma Linda University. We discuss his faith journey, leadership, and more! You will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

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In episode 80, we talk with Karl Haffner, Ph.D., vice president of student experience at Loma Linda University. We discuss his faith journey, leadership, and more! You will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-11182133 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 4251 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 79-Kendall Turcios: Arise Restore-Episode 79-Kendall Turcios: Arise Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 79, we talk with Kendall Turcios who is pastor of Arise Miami Church. He details his faith journey leading to his current assignement at Arise Church. This conversation will both challenge and bless you!

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In episode 79, we talk with Kendall Turcios who is pastor of Arise Miami Church. He details his faith journey leading to his current assignement at Arise Church. This conversation will both challenge and bless you!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-10964204 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 4973 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 78-Melissa and Michael Gibson: Return to Palau Restore-Episode 78-Melissa and Michael Gibson: Return to Palau Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 78, we have a powerful conversation with Melissa and Michael Gibson discussing the documentary, Return to Palau, which chronicles the story of Melissa and her family. It tells the "incredible true story of survival, faith, and forgiveness" as mentioned on the web site, below, where you can view the film.

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In episode 78, we have a powerful conversation with Melissa and Michael Gibson discussing the documentary, Return to Palau, which chronicles the story of Melissa and her family. It tells the "incredible true story of survival, faith, and forgiveness" as mentioned on the web site, below, where you can view the film.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-10728096 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0400 3573 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 77-Larry Witzel: SermonView Restore-Episode 77-Larry Witzel: SermonView Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 77 features a discussion with Larry Witzel who is an entrepreneur, respected innovator, and an inspiring speaker at the intersection of technology and ministry. He is founder and president of SermonView Evangelism Marketing.

In our conversation, we talk about his faith journey, event marketing, entrepreneurship, creating a healthy organizational culture, and more.

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Episode 77 features a discussion with Larry Witzel who is an entrepreneur, respected innovator, and an inspiring speaker at the intersection of technology and ministry. He is founder and president of SermonView Evangelism Marketing.

In our conversation, we talk about his faith journey, event marketing, entrepreneurship, creating a healthy organizational culture, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-10629340 Mon, 16 May 2022 18:00:00 -0400 4668 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 76-Andreas Beccai - Albert Handal: Walla Walla University Church Pastors Restore-Episode 76-Andreas Beccai - Albert Handal: Walla Walla University Church Pastors Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 76, our guests are Andreas Beccai, senior pastor of Walla Walla University Church, and Albert Handal, campus chaplain at Walla Walla University.

In this conversation, they discuss their faith journey, what the last 2+ years have been like for their ministry, and so much more.

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In episode 76, our guests are Andreas Beccai, senior pastor of Walla Walla University Church, and Albert Handal, campus chaplain at Walla Walla University.

In this conversation, they discuss their faith journey, what the last 2+ years have been like for their ministry, and so much more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-10468460 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0400 5062 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 75-Susan Mettes: The Loneliness Epidemic Restore-Episode 75-Susan Mettes: The Loneliness Epidemic Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 75's guest is Susan Mettes who released a book in the fall of 2021 titled, The Loneliness Epidemic. In this book, she unpacks research about why people are lonely, the myths of loneliness, how we can help lonely people, and much more. It's a great book and an amazing conversation of an important topic.

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Episode 75's guest is Susan Mettes who released a book in the fall of 2021 titled, The Loneliness Epidemic. In this book, she unpacks research about why people are lonely, the myths of loneliness, how we can help lonely people, and much more. It's a great book and an amazing conversation of an important topic.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-10270722 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0400 4193 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 74-Benjamin Baker: Adventist Black History Restore-Episode 74-Benjamin Baker: Adventist Black History Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 74 is special edition for Black History Month where I have a great conversation with Benjamin Baker, Ph.D. He talks with us about what perhaps may be lesser-known facts and history of the journey of some Black Adventists.

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Episode 74 is special edition for Black History Month where I have a great conversation with Benjamin Baker, Ph.D. He talks with us about what perhaps may be lesser-known facts and history of the journey of some Black Adventists.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-10093564 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 4807 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 73-Casio Jones - Felix Bangkuai: Health and Fitness Restore-Episode 73-Casio Jones - Felix Bangkuai: Health and Fitness Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On this first episode of 2022, episode 73, we have a fun-filled conversation with Casio Jones and Felix Bangkuai who have been actively involved with health and fitness for many years.

Last fall, Florida Conference had its inaugural "Fit Together" health and fitness retreat at Camp Kulaqua where I was able to sit with them and have this conversation discussing their journey, what they believe is the health message, how churches can empower others in their journey of health and fitness, and so much more.

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On this first episode of 2022, episode 73, we have a fun-filled conversation with Casio Jones and Felix Bangkuai who have been actively involved with health and fitness for many years.

Last fall, Florida Conference had its inaugural "Fit Together" health and fitness retreat at Camp Kulaqua where I was able to sit with them and have this conversation discussing their journey, what they believe is the health message, how churches can empower others in their journey of health and fitness, and so much more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-9920716 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 4925 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,health,fitness full false Restore-Episode 72-Ben Lundquist: Oregon Conference Young Adult Leader & Rise and Lead Podcast Host Restore-Episode 72-Ben Lundquist: Oregon Conference Young Adult Leader & Rise and Lead Podcast Host Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 72, we have Pastor Ben Lundquist. He is the young adult director of Oregon Conference, a sought-after speaker, and host of the Rise and Lead Podcast.

This is a power-packed, inspirational, and practical conversation I know you will find helpful and hopeful, especially as 2021 comes to an end and we are gearing up for 2022.

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For episode 72, we have Pastor Ben Lundquist. He is the young adult director of Oregon Conference, a sought-after speaker, and host of the Rise and Lead Podcast.

This is a power-packed, inspirational, and practical conversation I know you will find helpful and hopeful, especially as 2021 comes to an end and we are gearing up for 2022.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-9646924 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3657 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 71-Kaleb Eisele - Heather Moor - Nina Vallado: How the Church Works Restore-Episode 71-Kaleb Eisele - Heather Moor - Nina Vallado: How the Church Works Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 71, we have a great and inspirational conversational with Heather Moor, Nina Vallado, and Kaleb Eisele who are the creators, producers, and hosts of the How the Church Works podcast. I know you will be blessed by this conversation, and I invite you to check out their podcast.

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For episode 71, we have a great and inspirational conversational with Heather Moor, Nina Vallado, and Kaleb Eisele who are the creators, producers, and hosts of the How the Church Works podcast. I know you will be blessed by this conversation, and I invite you to check out their podcast.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-9491583 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3670 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 70-Reggie Joiner: A New Kind of Leader Restore-Episode 70-Reggie Joiner: A New Kind of Leader Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 70, our guest is Reggie Joiner, founder and CEO of Orange. He also co-founded North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, with Andy Stanley.

During his 11 years as executive director of family ministry there, he developed a new concept of relevant ministry for children, teenagers, and married adults. In this must-listen episode, he talks to us about his personal call to ministry, empowering families and their children, and so much more!

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For episode 70, our guest is Reggie Joiner, founder and CEO of Orange. He also co-founded North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, with Andy Stanley.

During his 11 years as executive director of family ministry there, he developed a new concept of relevant ministry for children, teenagers, and married adults. In this must-listen episode, he talks to us about his personal call to ministry, empowering families and their children, and so much more!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-9330600 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400 3555 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 69-Matthew Lucio: Foundations Series Restore-Episode 69-Matthew Lucio: Foundations Series Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

I'm really excited to tell you about today's episode as it is part of a Bible series we have created called Foundations: Exploring the Basis of Our Hope.

Foundations is a free six-part video series that explores the landmark beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Faith and fosters small group discussion. Grounded upon the key foundational truth that Jesus is our Salvation, it also explores the other five S's of Adventism—the Second Coming, Sanctuary, Sabbath, the State of the Dead, and the Spirit of Prophecy.

The series of videos will be released weekly for six weeks, beginning Wednesday, September 29. But, if you register now, you can receive each video ahead of time.

In episode 69 of the Restore Podcast, I speak with Pastor Matthew Lucio who hosts the Adventist History podcast and pastors Peoria Adventist Church in Illinois. We take an Adventist historical journey into how we came to believe the six different topics we cover in the Foundations series.

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I'm really excited to tell you about today's episode as it is part of a Bible series we have created called Foundations: Exploring the Basis of Our Hope.

Foundations is a free six-part video series that explores the landmark beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Faith and fosters small group discussion. Grounded upon the key foundational truth that Jesus is our Salvation, it also explores the other five S's of Adventism—the Second Coming, Sanctuary, Sabbath, the State of the Dead, and the Spirit of Prophecy.

The series of videos will be released weekly for six weeks, beginning Wednesday, September 29. But, if you register now, you can receive each video ahead of time.

In episode 69 of the Restore Podcast, I speak with Pastor Matthew Lucio who hosts the Adventist History podcast and pastors Peoria Adventist Church in Illinois. We take an Adventist historical journey into how we came to believe the six different topics we cover in the Foundations series.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-9189361 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400 5592 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 68-Roger Hernandez: Practical Ministry In Today's World Restore-Episode 68-Roger Hernandez: Practical Ministry In Today's World Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 68, Pastor Roger Hernandez returns to the podcast talking all things ministry. We are also excited to announce our first music spotlight! Be sure to listen for all the info.

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In episode 68, Pastor Roger Hernandez returns to the podcast talking all things ministry. We are also excited to announce our first music spotlight! Be sure to listen for all the info.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-9075949 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0400 5131 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 67-Heather Thompson Day: It's Not Your Turn Restore-Episode 67-Heather Thompson Day: It's Not Your Turn Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 67, we welcome back Heather Thompson Day, Ph.D., to talk about her recently released book, It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough. Besides unpacking sections of her book, we also talk about her writing process and so much more. I know you'll be blessed by this conversation.

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In episode 67, we welcome back Heather Thompson Day, Ph.D., to talk about her recently released book, It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough. Besides unpacking sections of her book, we also talk about her writing process and so much more. I know you'll be blessed by this conversation.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8895911 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400 3271 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 66-John Peckham: Divine Attributes Restore-Episode 66-John Peckham: Divine Attributes Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 66, we welcome back Dr. John Peckham, professor of theology and Christian philosophy at Andrews University. We have a compelling conversation about his recently released book, Divine Attributes: Knowing the Covenantal God of Scripture.

Although this is a deep dive theologically, and a bit philosophically, about some of God's attributes, John unpacks them in ways for all to understand, bringing deep meaning for our spiritual journey.

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In episode 66, we welcome back Dr. John Peckham, professor of theology and Christian philosophy at Andrews University. We have a compelling conversation about his recently released book, Divine Attributes: Knowing the Covenantal God of Scripture.

Although this is a deep dive theologically, and a bit philosophically, about some of God's attributes, John unpacks them in ways for all to understand, bringing deep meaning for our spiritual journey.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8822282 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400 3982 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 65-Fredrick Russell: True North Leadership Group Restore-Episode 65-Fredrick Russell: True North Leadership Group Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 65, we have Pastor Fredrick Russell who has been in ministry for more than 30 years as a pastor and a conference president. He currently serves as principal of True North Leadership Group committed to teaching responsible leadership. We have a great conversation in which he details his faith journey, ministry life, evangelism, and leadership.

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In episode 65, we have Pastor Fredrick Russell who has been in ministry for more than 30 years as a pastor and a conference president. He currently serves as principal of True North Leadership Group committed to teaching responsible leadership. We have a great conversation in which he details his faith journey, ministry life, evangelism, and leadership.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8662134 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0400 3894 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 64-Derek Morris - Julie MacLafferty - Gervon Marsh: Reconnect Restore-Episode 64-Derek Morris - Julie MacLafferty - Gervon Marsh: Reconnect Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

For episode 64, we're dropping a special edition that was recorded during Florida Conference's Virtual Camp Meeting in April 2021. The theme, "Reconnect," was the panel discussion topic I led for the Sabbath School program.

Over the course of the past year with the pandemic—and currently, to some extent—many people have felt, to various degrees, disconnected with their community. In some cases, that means disconnection from their church. So how do we reconnect?

Dr. Derek Morris, President of Hope Channel International and keynote speaker for Virtual Camp Meeting 2021, takes part in the panel discussion along with Julie McLafferty, associate pastor at Forest Lake Church, and Gervon Marsh, Florida Conference Pastoral Ministries north area field associate, who has joined me on this podcast several times.

I hope you will find this conversation helpful and hopeful as we seek to be more intentional in connecting and/or reconnecting with Jesus and the mission He's given to us as His followers.

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For episode 64, we're dropping a special edition that was recorded during Florida Conference's Virtual Camp Meeting in April 2021. The theme, "Reconnect," was the panel discussion topic I led for the Sabbath School program.

Over the course of the past year with the pandemic—and currently, to some extent—many people have felt, to various degrees, disconnected with their community. In some cases, that means disconnection from their church. So how do we reconnect?

Dr. Derek Morris, President of Hope Channel International and keynote speaker for Virtual Camp Meeting 2021, takes part in the panel discussion along with Julie McLafferty, associate pastor at Forest Lake Church, and Gervon Marsh, Florida Conference Pastoral Ministries north area field associate, who has joined me on this podcast several times.

I hope you will find this conversation helpful and hopeful as we seek to be more intentional in connecting and/or reconnecting with Jesus and the mission He's given to us as His followers.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8502636 Tue, 11 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2480 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,reconnect full false Restore-Episode 63-Mark Finley: HopeLives365 Restore-Episode 63-Mark Finley: HopeLives365 Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 63, I have an amazing conversation with well-known pastor and evangelist Mark Finley. Mark has been a pastor and is perhaps most known for his time at It Is Written.

In our conversation, we talk about his faith journey, evangelism in today's world, the power of the local church, and more. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

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In episode 63, I have an amazing conversation with well-known pastor and evangelist Mark Finley. Mark has been a pastor and is perhaps most known for his time at It Is Written.

In our conversation, we talk about his faith journey, evangelism in today's world, the power of the local church, and more. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8386407 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0400 3499 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 62-Allan Machado: Florida Conference President Restore-Episode 62-Allan Machado: Florida Conference President Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 62, I have a great conversation with our Florida Conference president, Allan Machado, D.Min. We discuss his faith journey, the many lessons he's learned over the course of that journey, specific lessons learned over the course of the past year, the future church, and more.

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In episode 62, I have a great conversation with our Florida Conference president, Allan Machado, D.Min. We discuss his faith journey, the many lessons he's learned over the course of that journey, specific lessons learned over the course of the past year, the future church, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8296133 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 4493 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 61-Roy Ice: Faith For Today - Indestructible Restore-Episode 61-Roy Ice: Faith For Today - Indestructible Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 61, we have the new speaker/director of the media ministry Faith for Today. Pastor Roy accepted this new role after previously serving as an associate pastor at Loma Linda University Church. We had a great conversation about his life, future plans at Faith for Today, and his current project, Indestructible.

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In episode 61, we have the new speaker/director of the media ministry Faith for Today. Pastor Roy accepted this new role after previously serving as an associate pastor at Loma Linda University Church. We had a great conversation about his life, future plans at Faith for Today, and his current project, Indestructible.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8076212 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 5731 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 60-Hyveth Williams - Gervon Marsh: The Art and Beauty of Black Preaching Restore-Episode 60-Hyveth Williams - Gervon Marsh: The Art and Beauty of Black Preaching Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 60 of the Restore Podcast is in honor of Black History Month as we have a conversation about the art and beauty of the Black preaching tradition. I was blessed to speak with Dr. Hyveth Williams, professor of Homiletics at Andrews University Theological Seminary and senior pastor of The Grace Place Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Dr. Gervon Marsh who is part of our Pastoral Ministries team here at Florida Conference and holds a doctorate in preaching from Dallas Theological Seminary.

There's so much that can be said about this incredible topic, and surely not everything is covered in this one conversation. I do hope and pray this episode, along with the links, will be a catalyst for you to continue exploring and listening to the art and beauty of Black preaching.

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Episode 60 of the Restore Podcast is in honor of Black History Month as we have a conversation about the art and beauty of the Black preaching tradition. I was blessed to speak with Dr. Hyveth Williams, professor of Homiletics at Andrews University Theological Seminary and senior pastor of The Grace Place Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Dr. Gervon Marsh who is part of our Pastoral Ministries team here at Florida Conference and holds a doctorate in preaching from Dallas Theological Seminary.

There's so much that can be said about this incredible topic, and surely not everything is covered in this one conversation. I do hope and pray this episode, along with the links, will be a catalyst for you to continue exploring and listening to the art and beauty of Black preaching.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-8008155 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 4637 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 59-Justin Khoe - Kaleb Eisele: Humans of Adventism Documentary Restore-Episode 59-Justin Khoe - Kaleb Eisele: Humans of Adventism Documentary Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In this special episode of the Restore Podcast, episode 59, we speak with the creators of the Humans of Adventism documentary. This documentary explores the lives of Seventh-day Adventism in everyday life within specific topics covered in each episode. In this conversation, we dig a bit behind the scenes and much more!

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In this special episode of the Restore Podcast, episode 59, we speak with the creators of the Humans of Adventism documentary. This documentary explores the lives of Seventh-day Adventism in everyday life within specific topics covered in each episode. In this conversation, we dig a bit behind the scenes and much more!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-7683169 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0500 5741 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 58-Nick Howard: Practicing Psychologist/Leadership Coach; President of Finish Well Group Restore-Episode 58-Nick Howard: Practicing Psychologist/Leadership Coach; President of Finish Well Group Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 58, our first for 2021, I had a great conversation with practicing psychologist and leadership coach Dr. Nick Howard who has helped pastors, leaders, and anyone who has come his way to flourish through God's grace.

With about 20 years of experience in this field, Dr. Howard brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge—both practical and theoretical. I hope this conversation is helpful and hopeful to those who listen and that it will encourage you, unashamedly, if needed to seek professional help if you are struggling in any way with mental health issues and/or wanting a coach for your life.

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In episode 58, our first for 2021, I had a great conversation with practicing psychologist and leadership coach Dr. Nick Howard who has helped pastors, leaders, and anyone who has come his way to flourish through God's grace.

With about 20 years of experience in this field, Dr. Howard brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge—both practical and theoretical. I hope this conversation is helpful and hopeful to those who listen and that it will encourage you, unashamedly, if needed to seek professional help if you are struggling in any way with mental health issues and/or wanting a coach for your life.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-7480975 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500 5147 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 57-Derek Morris: Hope Channel President Restore-Episode 57-Derek Morris: Hope Channel President Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 57, I talk with Dr. Derek Morris, president of Hope Channel International, a television network of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Morris has held several roles in the Adventist Church. He has pastored and also taught for many years at Southern College (now Southern Adventist University). He has served as president of Hope Channel since 2016.

Dr. Morris and I talk in this episode about Hope Channel's growth, its current plans, and trajectory in the digital age. We also speak about his faith journey, preaching, miracles, and more.

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In episode 57, I talk with Dr. Derek Morris, president of Hope Channel International, a television network of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Morris has held several roles in the Adventist Church. He has pastored and also taught for many years at Southern College (now Southern Adventist University). He has served as president of Hope Channel since 2016.

Dr. Morris and I talk in this episode about Hope Channel's growth, its current plans, and trajectory in the digital age. We also speak about his faith journey, preaching, miracles, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-6643747 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 4274 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 56-A Thanksgiving Devotional Restore-Episode 56-A Thanksgiving Devotional Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

A short devotional thought on giving thanks in the midst of this crazy, unprecedented 2020 year.  I pray it will bless you!

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A short devotional thought on giving thanks in the midst of this crazy, unprecedented 2020 year.  I pray it will bless you!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-6523945 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500 471 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,thanks,thanksgiving full false Restore-Episode 55-Tara VinCross: Deep Calling - On Being and Growing Disciples Restore-Episode 55-Tara VinCross: Deep Calling - On Being and Growing Disciples Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 55, we have Pastor Tara VinCross from Azure Hills Church in California. Pastor Tara talks about her faith journey and her recently released book on discipleship: Deep Calling: On Being and Growing Disciples.

  • On Being and Growing Disciples is a wholistic discipleship movement—discipleship and disciple-making that emphasizes a life-long process, not a destination. It's about making space for God in the every day, bearing witness to transformation in the ordinary. It's about knowing truth and experiencing truth. It's about learning to listen to the voice of God in your own, precious life. It's about satisfying your longing with the only One who can satisfy your soul. All are invited. All are welcome to answer the deep call of God.

I hope this conversation will bless and encourage you to go and make disciples!

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In episode 55, we have Pastor Tara VinCross from Azure Hills Church in California. Pastor Tara talks about her faith journey and her recently released book on discipleship: Deep Calling: On Being and Growing Disciples.

  • On Being and Growing Disciples is a wholistic discipleship movement—discipleship and disciple-making that emphasizes a life-long process, not a destination. It's about making space for God in the every day, bearing witness to transformation in the ordinary. It's about knowing truth and experiencing truth. It's about learning to listen to the voice of God in your own, precious life. It's about satisfying your longing with the only One who can satisfy your soul. All are invited. All are welcome to answer the deep call of God.

I hope this conversation will bless and encourage you to go and make disciples!

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]]> Buzzsprout-6020461 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0400 4391 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 54-Randy Robinson: North American Division CFO - Tithing Series Part 3 Restore-Episode 54-Randy Robinson: North American Division CFO - Tithing Series Part 3 Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 54, we continue with part 3 of our tithing series featuring North American Division CFO/Treasurer Randy Robinson. We discuss how tithe is distributed at the Union, Division, and General Conference levels of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with valuable information regarding tithe distribution, you will find Randy's heart for mission at the center of his role.

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In episode 54, we continue with part 3 of our tithing series featuring North American Division CFO/Treasurer Randy Robinson. We discuss how tithe is distributed at the Union, Division, and General Conference levels of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with valuable information regarding tithe distribution, you will find Randy's heart for mission at the center of his role.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-5693848 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 5511 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,tithe,tithing,storehouse full false Restore-Episode 53-Frank and Michael Hasel: How to Interpret Scripture Restore-Episode 53-Frank and Michael Hasel: How to Interpret Scripture Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On episode 53, we talk with Frank Hasel, Ph.D., an associate director at the Adventist Biblical Research Institute, and Michael Hasel, Ph.D., professor of Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology at Southern Adventist University. They were the authors of the second quarter 2020 Sabbath School lesson, "How to Interpret Scripture." We pray this in-depth conversation will be helpful and hopeful as we encourage you to engage with the Word of God.

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On episode 53, we talk with Frank Hasel, Ph.D., an associate director at the Adventist Biblical Research Institute, and Michael Hasel, Ph.D., professor of Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology at Southern Adventist University. They were the authors of the second quarter 2020 Sabbath School lesson, "How to Interpret Scripture." We pray this in-depth conversation will be helpful and hopeful as we encourage you to engage with the Word of God.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-5385544 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0400 10831 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 52-Ty Gibson: The Heavenly Trio Restore-Episode 52-Ty Gibson: The Heavenly Trio Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On episode 52, we welcome back Ty Gibson, author, speaker, director of Light Bearers ministry, and pastor at Storyline Church in Eugene, Oregon. He recently released his newest book, The Heavenly Trio: Exploring the Views of Ellen White and the Early Adventist Pioneers Regarding the Trinity.

For any leader or church member who has questions regarding our Church's past and current understanding of the doctrine of the trinity, or simply wants to dig deeper into this fascinating topic, this is not only a must-listen conversation, but also a must-read book.

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On episode 52, we welcome back Ty Gibson, author, speaker, director of Light Bearers ministry, and pastor at Storyline Church in Eugene, Oregon. He recently released his newest book, The Heavenly Trio: Exploring the Views of Ellen White and the Early Adventist Pioneers Regarding the Trinity.

For any leader or church member who has questions regarding our Church's past and current understanding of the doctrine of the trinity, or simply wants to dig deeper into this fascinating topic, this is not only a must-listen conversation, but also a must-read book.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-5078996 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 5108 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,trinity full false Restore-Episode 51-Elisa Rahming: Local Conference Tithe Distribution - Tithing Series Part 2 Restore-Episode 51-Elisa Rahming: Local Conference Tithe Distribution - Tithing Series Part 2 Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 51 is part 2 of a series we started on tithing in the Adventist Church. Part 1 was episode 45 with Dr. Jud Lake titled, "Brief History and Theology of Tithing in the Adventist Church." In this part 2 episode, we feature Elisa Rahming, Florida Conference Treasurer/CFO, explaining how tithe is distributed and used in a local conference. We hope this series will be informative and helpful in explaining how tithing is used.

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Episode 51 is part 2 of a series we started on tithing in the Adventist Church. Part 1 was episode 45 with Dr. Jud Lake titled, "Brief History and Theology of Tithing in the Adventist Church." In this part 2 episode, we feature Elisa Rahming, Florida Conference Treasurer/CFO, explaining how tithe is distributed and used in a local conference. We hope this series will be informative and helpful in explaining how tithing is used.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-4846130 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 5112 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,tithe,tithing,storehouse full false Restore-Episode 50-Seth Yelorda: Pastor of Relove Church Restore-Episode 50-Seth Yelorda: Pastor of Relove Church Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On our 50th episode, we were privileged to have Pastor Seth Yelorda from Relove Seventh-day Adventist church in California. This is a power-packed conversation in which you will be blessed and challenged, and hopefully compelled to share so others will be as well. Pastor Seth is passionate about helping pastors, leaders, and churches have vision clarity for themselves and their organizations.

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On our 50th episode, we were privileged to have Pastor Seth Yelorda from Relove Seventh-day Adventist church in California. This is a power-packed conversation in which you will be blessed and challenged, and hopefully compelled to share so others will be as well. Pastor Seth is passionate about helping pastors, leaders, and churches have vision clarity for themselves and their organizations.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-4595258 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 5221 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 49-Calvin B. Rock: Protest & Progress Restore-Episode 49-Calvin B. Rock: Protest & Progress Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 49 features a conversation with Calvin B. Rock who has been a major leadership voice in the Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than six decades as a pastor, church administrator, and writer. He was president of Oakwood College (now Oakwood University) from 1971-1985, and general vice president of the General Conference from 1985 until his retirement in 2002.

He has been an active participant in North American Adventism's continuing discussions of race relations. He holds a BA degree in theology from Oakwood University, an MA in sociology from the University of Detroit, and both a D.Min. and Ph.D. degree in religious ethics from Vanderbilt University. He is the author or editor of ten books.

In his retirement in Las Vegas, Nevada, he returned to active pastoring and has a heart for helping the Church better understand the full meaning of the righteousness of Christ.

Bio from Rock's book, Protest & Progress, link below.

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Episode 49 features a conversation with Calvin B. Rock who has been a major leadership voice in the Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than six decades as a pastor, church administrator, and writer. He was president of Oakwood College (now Oakwood University) from 1971-1985, and general vice president of the General Conference from 1985 until his retirement in 2002.

He has been an active participant in North American Adventism's continuing discussions of race relations. He holds a BA degree in theology from Oakwood University, an MA in sociology from the University of Detroit, and both a D.Min. and Ph.D. degree in religious ethics from Vanderbilt University. He is the author or editor of ten books.

In his retirement in Las Vegas, Nevada, he returned to active pastoring and has a heart for helping the Church better understand the full meaning of the righteousness of Christ.

Bio from Rock's book, Protest & Progress, link below.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-4054076 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 6156 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 48-Dan Jackson: North American Division President Restore-Episode 48-Dan Jackson: North American Division President Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Pastor Dan Jackson has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for nearly 50 years. The last ten years, he has faithfully served as North American Division president. For episode 48 of the Restore Podcast, we bring this in-depth interview discussing his life journey, mission, Church restructure, retirement, and more.

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Pastor Dan Jackson has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for nearly 50 years. The last ten years, he has faithfully served as North American Division president. For episode 48 of the Restore Podcast, we bring this in-depth interview discussing his life journey, mission, Church restructure, retirement, and more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-3861590 Thu, 21 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400 5360 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 47-Annie Perez - Candy DeVore: COVID-19 and Mental Health Restore-Episode 47-Annie Perez - Candy DeVore: COVID-19 and Mental Health Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

With the ongoing pandemic we are all dealing with, mental health issues have been rising. As important as it is to deal with our physical body, it is also important to promote mental and emotional health.

Practicing psychologist Annie Perez and family and marriage therapist Candy DeVore dive into this utmost important topic with practical tools and advice for everyone.

This is a must-listen episode, and we pray that it will be helpful and hopeful for such a time as this.

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With the ongoing pandemic we are all dealing with, mental health issues have been rising. As important as it is to deal with our physical body, it is also important to promote mental and emotional health.

Practicing psychologist Annie Perez and family and marriage therapist Candy DeVore dive into this utmost important topic with practical tools and advice for everyone.

This is a must-listen episode, and we pray that it will be helpful and hopeful for such a time as this.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-3478441 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 5422 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 46-Jon Paulien: Pandemic, End Times, the Bible, and Hope Restore-Episode 46-Jon Paulien: Pandemic, End Times, the Bible, and Hope Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

What does the Bible say, if anything, about going through a pandemic such as COVID-19? Is it a sign of the end? This question and so much more with well-respected biblical scholar Dr. Jonathan Paulien of the Loma Linda University School of Religion.

Though we are living in uncertain times, we are certain that God is still on the throne and in control. Our trust is in Him. We are praying for you and we pray this episode will be a blessing to you during these unprecedented times.

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What does the Bible say, if anything, about going through a pandemic such as COVID-19? Is it a sign of the end? This question and so much more with well-respected biblical scholar Dr. Jonathan Paulien of the Loma Linda University School of Religion.

Though we are living in uncertain times, we are certain that God is still on the throne and in control. Our trust is in Him. We are praying for you and we pray this episode will be a blessing to you during these unprecedented times.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-3130465 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 5034 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 45-Jud Lake: Brief History and Theology of Tithing in the Adventist Church - Tithing Series Part 1 Restore-Episode 45-Jud Lake: Brief History and Theology of Tithing in the Adventist Church - Tithing Series Part 1 Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In 2016, the Seventh-day Adventist Church surpassed $1 billion in tithe collected. It's an amazing amount when we ponder from where we came and how the concept of tithing began and evolved within the Church.

So, with episode 45, we begin a series of episodes on tithing within our denomination. It's our hope you will not only find them informative, but you will be inspired and amazed how God has worked through the faithfulness of His people to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in fulfilling the mission given to us to let the world know Jesus is coming soon.

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  • The History and Use of Tithe (from Ellen White Estate)
  • Tithe and Offering Resources from North American Division Stewardship Department
  • In Search of the Store House
    • In almost every discussion of tithing, the question of where the tithe should be sent comes up. The following paper (Adobe PDF link) prepared by G. Edward Reid looks at the storehouse question from several points of view, coming to a concise answer for today’s Christian steward. The following topics are considered:
      • Seventh-day Adventist Church policy
      • Scriptural perspective
      • Counsel from Spirit of Prophecy
      • Second tithe
      • What to do with back tithe
      • Why the Church was organized
      • What about other ministries
      • What if there are problems in the ministry
      • Ellen White’s example
      • The duty of the conference
      • The eschatological significance of tithing
  • General Conference article on the use of tithe
  • North American Division tithe and offering reports for the past 10+ years
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In 2016, the Seventh-day Adventist Church surpassed $1 billion in tithe collected. It's an amazing amount when we ponder from where we came and how the concept of tithing began and evolved within the Church.

So, with episode 45, we begin a series of episodes on tithing within our denomination. It's our hope you will not only find them informative, but you will be inspired and amazed how God has worked through the faithfulness of His people to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in fulfilling the mission given to us to let the world know Jesus is coming soon.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

  • The History and Use of Tithe (from Ellen White Estate)
  • Tithe and Offering Resources from North American Division Stewardship Department
  • In Search of the Store House
    • In almost every discussion of tithing, the question of where the tithe should be sent comes up. The following paper (Adobe PDF link) prepared by G. Edward Reid looks at the storehouse question from several points of view, coming to a concise answer for today’s Christian steward. The following topics are considered:
      • Seventh-day Adventist Church policy
      • Scriptural perspective
      • Counsel from Spirit of Prophecy
      • Second tithe
      • What to do with back tithe
      • Why the Church was organized
      • What about other ministries
      • What if there are problems in the ministry
      • Ellen White’s example
      • The duty of the conference
      • The eschatological significance of tithing
  • General Conference article on the use of tithe
  • North American Division tithe and offering reports for the past 10+ years
]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-2907739 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 4864 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,tithe,tithing,storehouse full false Restore-Episode 44-George Knight: Adventist Church Historian and Educator Restore-Episode 44-George Knight: Adventist Church Historian and Educator Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 44, I interview George Knight, Ed.D., M.Div., MA, emeritus professor of church history at Andrews University and perhaps one of the most living prolific writers in Adventist history. We spend time talking about his life, writing, women's ordination, and so much more.

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In episode 44, I interview George Knight, Ed.D., M.Div., MA, emeritus professor of church history at Andrews University and perhaps one of the most living prolific writers in Adventist history. We spend time talking about his life, writing, women's ordination, and so much more.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-2660224 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0500 6223 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 43-Richie Halversen: Darkness Will Not Overcome Restore-Episode 43-Richie Halversen: Darkness Will Not Overcome Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 43, we welcome back Pastor Richie Halversen of Bowman Hills Church. We talk about his book released last year, Darkness Will Not Overcome, which covers his struggle and recovery from opioids. We also spend some time speaking about evangelism.

Many, if not all, of us know someone (or even ourself) going through some kind of addiction. This is a great story of how God is able to give the victory.

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In episode 43, we welcome back Pastor Richie Halversen of Bowman Hills Church. We talk about his book released last year, Darkness Will Not Overcome, which covers his struggle and recovery from opioids. We also spend some time speaking about evangelism.

Many, if not all, of us know someone (or even ourself) going through some kind of addiction. This is a great story of how God is able to give the victory.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-2430056 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 4801 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,addiction full false Restore-Episode 42-Sam Rainer: Church Revitalization Restore-Episode 42-Sam Rainer: Church Revitalization Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 42, we are delighted to have Pastor Sam Rainer with us. He's the pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church. Our conversation is all about church revitalization as Sam is currently going through a church revitalization and helps other churches/pastors do so as well.

Sam is also co-host of the Established Church Podcast, president of Church Answers, co-founder and co-owner of Rainer Publishing, and president of Revitalize Network.

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In episode 42, we are delighted to have Pastor Sam Rainer with us. He's the pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church. Our conversation is all about church revitalization as Sam is currently going through a church revitalization and helps other churches/pastors do so as well.

Sam is also co-host of the Established Church Podcast, president of Church Answers, co-founder and co-owner of Rainer Publishing, and president of Revitalize Network.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-2208722 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0500 2975 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 41-Pastor Andres Flores of Epic Church Chicago Restore-Episode 41-Pastor Andres Flores of Epic Church Chicago Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 41, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastor Andres Flores of Epic Church in Chicago. We talk about what it was like to plant the church in 2012 and what has happened in the seven years since. You will be blessed to listen to Pastor Flores as he gives some keen insights and thoughts about his journey at Epic.

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In episode 41, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastor Andres Flores of Epic Church in Chicago. We talk about what it was like to plant the church in 2012 and what has happened in the seven years since. You will be blessed to listen to Pastor Flores as he gives some keen insights and thoughts about his journey at Epic.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1998799 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 4051 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 40-Forest Lake Church Senior, Executive, and Collegiate/Young Adult Pastors Restore-Episode 40-Forest Lake Church Senior, Executive, and Collegiate/Young Adult Pastors Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 40 of the Restore Podcast, we are joined by Forest Lake Church Senior Pastor Geoff Patterson, Executive Pastor Tim Nichols, and Collegiate/Young Adult Pastor Juan Martinez discussing the church's past, present, and future trajectory in ministry.

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In episode 40 of the Restore Podcast, we are joined by Forest Lake Church Senior Pastor Geoff Patterson, Executive Pastor Tim Nichols, and Collegiate/Young Adult Pastor Juan Martinez discussing the church's past, present, and future trajectory in ministry.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1797511 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 6237 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 39-John Bradshaw: Speaker/Director for the It Is Written Telecast Restore-Episode 39-John Bradshaw: Speaker/Director for the It Is Written Telecast Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 39 of the Restore Podcast, we talk with the Speaker/Director of It Is Written, Pastor John Bradshaw. It Is Written is a ministry that has been touching lives for more than 60 years. It was the first religious program broadcasgt in color to hit television in 1956.

Pastor Bradshaw shares from his heart, being very transparent about his personal journey, the past and present, and challenges with It Is Written and his take on evangelism in today's world.

Make sure to listen all the way through!

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In episode 39 of the Restore Podcast, we talk with the Speaker/Director of It Is Written, Pastor John Bradshaw. It Is Written is a ministry that has been touching lives for more than 60 years. It was the first religious program broadcasgt in color to hit television in 1956.

Pastor Bradshaw shares from his heart, being very transparent about his personal journey, the past and present, and challenges with It Is Written and his take on evangelism in today's world.

Make sure to listen all the way through!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1656535 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 3831 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 38-Michael Campbell: The 1919 Bible Conference - the Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle With Fundamentalism Restore-Episode 38-Michael Campbell: The 1919 Bible Conference - the Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle With Fundamentalism Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On the 100-year anniversary of the 1919 Bible conference, Dr. Michael Campbell releases his book on the "epochal" event in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In episode 38, Dr. Campbell talks a bit about his personal journey, why he wrote his book, 1919: The Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle with Fundamentalism, the history and issues of the 1919 Bible conference, and the implications for today.

NOTE: September 21, 2022 — the original audio was poor due to internet connectivity issues during recording. We have recently run this program through a new processor to somewhat improve the quality. The spoken content remains identical.

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On the 100-year anniversary of the 1919 Bible conference, Dr. Michael Campbell releases his book on the "epochal" event in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In episode 38, Dr. Campbell talks a bit about his personal journey, why he wrote his book, 1919: The Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle with Fundamentalism, the history and issues of the 1919 Bible conference, and the implications for today.

NOTE: September 21, 2022 — the original audio was poor due to internet connectivity issues during recording. We have recently run this program through a new processor to somewhat improve the quality. The spoken content remains identical.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1492669 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400 4586 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0037-Carlton Byrd: Senior Pastor of Oakwood University Church and Speaker/Director of Breath of Life Ministries Restore-Episode 0037-Carlton Byrd: Senior Pastor of Oakwood University Church and Speaker/Director of Breath of Life Ministries Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 37 features Dr. Carlton Byrd, senior pastor of Oakwood University Church on the campus of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. He is also speaker/director for Breath of Life Ministries. In this conversation, Dr. Byrd speaks on his journey in ministry, evangelism/discipleship, and a brief inside look of his leadership at Oakwood and Breath of Life.

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Episode 37 features Dr. Carlton Byrd, senior pastor of Oakwood University Church on the campus of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. He is also speaker/director for Breath of Life Ministries. In this conversation, Dr. Byrd speaks on his journey in ministry, evangelism/discipleship, and a brief inside look of his leadership at Oakwood and Breath of Life.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1394809 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0400 5266 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0036-Ron Clouzet: Ministry in Northern Asia-Pacific Division Restore-Episode 0036-Ron Clouzet: Ministry in Northern Asia-Pacific Division Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 36 features Ron Clouzet, D.Min., Th.D. (ABD), who serves as Ministerial Association Secretary for the Northern Asia-Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The conversation covers what it's like to minister and evangelize in the culture of that part of the world.

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Episode 36 features Ron Clouzet, D.Min., Th.D. (ABD), who serves as Ministerial Association Secretary for the Northern Asia-Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The conversation covers what it's like to minister and evangelize in the culture of that part of the world.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1238072 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0400 6298 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0035-Bill Knott: Adventist Review Editor Restore-Episode 0035-Bill Knott: Adventist Review Editor Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 35, Bill Knott shares his faith journey from 18 years of pastoring churches, both large and small, to his current position as Executive Editor for Adventist Review and Adventist World magazines. Adventist Review is the Seventh-day Adventist Church's flagship magazine, first published by James White in 1849.

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In episode 35, Bill Knott shares his faith journey from 18 years of pastoring churches, both large and small, to his current position as Executive Editor for Adventist Review and Adventist World magazines. Adventist Review is the Seventh-day Adventist Church's flagship magazine, first published by James White in 1849.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1113263 Thu, 09 May 2019 16:00:00 -0400 5235 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0034-Sergio Quevedo: Church Planter Restore-Episode 0034-Sergio Quevedo: Church Planter Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Sergio Quevedo is a pastor and church planter whose journey is one you will want to hear as he shares what God can do as we surrender our lives to Him and step out of our comfort zones.

In episode 34, Sergio speaks about his call to ministry, giving up a law school scholarship. As the same time that he is given three small churches to pastor, Sergio begins a journey that leads him to be part of planting three more churches.

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Sergio Quevedo is a pastor and church planter whose journey is one you will want to hear as he shares what God can do as we surrender our lives to Him and step out of our comfort zones.

In episode 34, Sergio speaks about his call to ministry, giving up a law school scholarship. As the same time that he is given three small churches to pastor, Sergio begins a journey that leads him to be part of planting three more churches.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-1024214 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 4242 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,church,plant full false Restore-Episode 0033-Jennifer Bolejack - Casey Horne: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression Restore-Episode 0033-Jennifer Bolejack - Casey Horne: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Episode 33 is a powerful conversation with Jennifer Bolejack whose husband, Pastor Bradley Bolejack, tragically took his own life after suffering from anxiety and depression. Jennifer's counselor, Casey Horne, was also part of this incredible conversation that will help draw awareness to mental health issues.

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Episode 33 is a powerful conversation with Jennifer Bolejack whose husband, Pastor Bradley Bolejack, tragically took his own life after suffering from anxiety and depression. Jennifer's counselor, Casey Horne, was also part of this incredible conversation that will help draw awareness to mental health issues.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-983149 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5281 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,anxiety,depression,counseling,suicide full false Restore-Episode 0032-John Peckham: Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil Restore-Episode 0032-John Peckham: Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 32, we have an incredible conversation over one of life's greatest questions: If God is good and loving, why is there evil in the world?

In his latest book: Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil, professor and author John Peckham discusses this topic with a fresh, in-depth framework.

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In episode 32, we have an incredible conversation over one of life's greatest questions: If God is good and loving, why is there evil in the world?

In his latest book: Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil, professor and author John Peckham discusses this topic with a fresh, in-depth framework.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-946824 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4678 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0031-Heather Thompson Day: Communicating the Gospel in the 21st Century Restore-Episode 0031-Heather Thompson Day: Communicating the Gospel in the 21st Century Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 31, we kick off the new year with Heather Thompson Day, Ph.D., talking about how to better communicate in the 21st century—particularly communicating the gospel.

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In episode 31, we kick off the new year with Heather Thompson Day, Ph.D., talking about how to better communicate in the 21st century—particularly communicating the gospel.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-886905 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4027 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0030-Kaleb Eisele: Humans of Adventism Restore-Episode 0030-Kaleb Eisele: Humans of Adventism Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 30, we talk with Kaleb Eisele as he shares his journey of faith within the Adventist Church. Kaleb is a 27-year-old millennial who started the web site, Humans of Adventism.

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In episode 30, we talk with Kaleb Eisele as he shares his journey of faith within the Adventist Church. Kaleb is a 27-year-old millennial who started the web site, Humans of Adventism.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-880682 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0500 5025 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0029-Walter Castro - Jose Cortez Jr: Volunteer Lay Pastor Program Restore-Episode 0029-Walter Castro - Jose Cortez Jr: Volunteer Lay Pastor Program Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 29, we talk with Pastors Walter Castro and José Cortez Jr. about Volunteer Lay Pastors.

Florida Conference has been at the forefront of this endeavor for many years. Here are some statistics regarding the VLP program in Florida:

  • 89 mission groups/companies/churches led by VLPs
  • VLP program started about 15 years ago
  • Around $4.5 million in tithe comes from these churches
  • We have VLPs from 18 nationalities
  • The largest VLP-led church has 387 members
  • We have three female VLPs
  • Hundreds of baptisms come from VLP-led churches every year

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In episode 29, we talk with Pastors Walter Castro and José Cortez Jr. about Volunteer Lay Pastors.

Florida Conference has been at the forefront of this endeavor for many years. Here are some statistics regarding the VLP program in Florida:

  • 89 mission groups/companies/churches led by VLPs
  • VLP program started about 15 years ago
  • Around $4.5 million in tithe comes from these churches
  • We have VLPs from 18 nationalities
  • The largest VLP-led church has 387 members
  • We have three female VLPs
  • Hundreds of baptisms come from VLP-led churches every year

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-853215 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 3991 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0028-Bill Hull - Ben Sobels: The Discipleship Gospel Restore-Episode 0028-Bill Hull - Ben Sobels: The Discipleship Gospel Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In episode 28, we have a fascinating conversation with the authors of The Discipleship Gospel, Bill Hull and Ben Sobels. In the book, Bill and Ben expand on several points, particularly, (1) you cannot make disciples for a non-discipleship gospel, and (2) the gospel you preach determines the disciples you make.

Purchasing a copy of the book is strongly recommended. We've arranged a 20% discount with the publisher for the paperback version. Just click to HIM Publications, and apply the coupon code RESTORE before finalizing your purchase.

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In episode 28, we have a fascinating conversation with the authors of The Discipleship Gospel, Bill Hull and Ben Sobels. In the book, Bill and Ben expand on several points, particularly, (1) you cannot make disciples for a non-discipleship gospel, and (2) the gospel you preach determines the disciples you make.

Purchasing a copy of the book is strongly recommended. We've arranged a 20% discount with the publisher for the paperback version. Just click to HIM Publications, and apply the coupon code RESTORE before finalizing your purchase.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-818980 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 4602 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0027-Edwin and Lisanette Vargas: Church Planters Restore-Episode 0027-Edwin and Lisanette Vargas: Church Planters Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

While attending the North American church planters boot camp, I had the pleasure of conversing with Pastor Edwin Vargas and his wife, Lisanette. Church planting is one of the most beautiful and challenging endeavors any follower of Jesus can undertake. This couple is on their third church plant. Listen to their story, and I know you will be blessed, challenged, and inspired—perhaps even to go and plant a church!

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While attending the North American church planters boot camp, I had the pleasure of conversing with Pastor Edwin Vargas and his wife, Lisanette. Church planting is one of the most beautiful and challenging endeavors any follower of Jesus can undertake. This couple is on their third church plant. Listen to their story, and I know you will be blessed, challenged, and inspired—perhaps even to go and plant a church!

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-793676 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 4461 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,church,plant full false Restore-Episode 0026-Karl Vaters: Small Church Essentials author Restore-Episode 0026-Karl Vaters: Small Church Essentials author Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 26. I am Javier, your host. Wherever you may be and however you listen we always thank you for joining us on the journey to helping Restore the vision, Restore mission, Restore the church.

I'm really excited to have you listen to my conversation on this episode with Pastor Karl Vaters. He is the teaching pastor at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Vally, California, where he's been a pastor for more than 20 years.

Karl has been a small church pastor all of his life, and he's written two books about it. The first book he wrote, The Grasshopper Myth, we briefly mention as we focus on his most recent book which I recently finished reading, Small Church Essentials: Field-tested Principles for Leading a Healthy Congregation of Under 250. In the book's introduction Karl mentions:

"This book is not about how to get your small church to become a big church. It's also not about how small churches are better than big churches. They're not. And it's definitely not about settling for less. It's not about wanting churches to be small; it's about wanting small churches to be great."

The fact is, most churches in North America have fewer than 200 in attendance and are considered a small church. The question is:What does a healthy small church look like? This book fleshes that out.

An offer for you if you're quick: the first three people to e-mail me at javier.diaz@floridaconference.com and ask about Small Church Essentials will receive a FREE copy.

Two final notes: First, I encourage you to look into attending EC3, the Southern Union's Evangelism Conference, coming this fall. More info is at southernunion.com/ec3. Second, we usually take a break of a month or two in the summer, so stay tuned for the next episode of the Restore podcast a couple months from now.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 26. I am Javier, your host. Wherever you may be and however you listen we always thank you for joining us on the journey to helping Restore the vision, Restore mission, Restore the church.

I'm really excited to have you listen to my conversation on this episode with Pastor Karl Vaters. He is the teaching pastor at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Vally, California, where he's been a pastor for more than 20 years.

Karl has been a small church pastor all of his life, and he's written two books about it. The first book he wrote, The Grasshopper Myth, we briefly mention as we focus on his most recent book which I recently finished reading, Small Church Essentials: Field-tested Principles for Leading a Healthy Congregation of Under 250. In the book's introduction Karl mentions:

"This book is not about how to get your small church to become a big church. It's also not about how small churches are better than big churches. They're not. And it's definitely not about settling for less. It's not about wanting churches to be small; it's about wanting small churches to be great."

The fact is, most churches in North America have fewer than 200 in attendance and are considered a small church. The question is:What does a healthy small church look like? This book fleshes that out.

An offer for you if you're quick: the first three people to e-mail me at javier.diaz@floridaconference.com and ask about Small Church Essentials will receive a FREE copy.

Two final notes: First, I encourage you to look into attending EC3, the Southern Union's Evangelism Conference, coming this fall. More info is at southernunion.com/ec3. Second, we usually take a break of a month or two in the summer, so stay tuned for the next episode of the Restore podcast a couple months from now.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-738283 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 3915 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0025-Ty Gibson: Light Bearers Ministry / Storyline Church Pastor Restore-Episode 0025-Ty Gibson: Light Bearers Ministry / Storyline Church Pastor Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast where it is our goal to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. I am Javier, your host for episode 25, and I am joined by my friend and colleague Rudy Alvir as co-host

My guest on todays episode is Ty Gibson. He's co-director of Light Bearers ministry and lead pastor of Storyline Adventist Church, both located in Eugene, Oregon. Ty is a highly sought-after speaker and has written several books.

In this conversation, we talk about how Light Bearers started, we talk about Storyline Church, and much more. You will definitely want to listen to that "much more" part as well.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast where it is our goal to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. I am Javier, your host for episode 25, and I am joined by my friend and colleague Rudy Alvir as co-host

My guest on todays episode is Ty Gibson. He's co-director of Light Bearers ministry and lead pastor of Storyline Adventist Church, both located in Eugene, Oregon. Ty is a highly sought-after speaker and has written several books.

In this conversation, we talk about how Light Bearers started, we talk about Storyline Church, and much more. You will definitely want to listen to that "much more" part as well.

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]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-711446 Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 4969 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0024-Justin Khoe: That Christian Vlogger Restore-Episode 0024-Justin Khoe: That Christian Vlogger Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 24. My name is Javier and I'm your host, along with my friend and colleague Rudy Alvir joining this episode as co-host. I hope that wherever or whatever you may be doing as you are listen that this podcast will be a catalyst to help you Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. I always like to start by thanking everyone who is listening, has subscribed to this podcast, and and has shared it. I hope you continue to do so.

I’ve been so excited to release this episode and, to be honest, the next ones we have coming are episodes you will definitely want to hear. But let me tell you a little bit about how I encountered my guest today on this episode. I had come across Justin Khoe's videos online and, as I did some checking and watched his YouTube videos, I felt impressed to try and get him on the podcast.

Recently, I was in Michigan on the campus of Andrews University and, as I was walking and talking with a good friend, I ended up being introduced to Justin who was there to make a presentation at a conference happening that weekend. I don’t normally do this, but I immediately asked him if he would be interested in recording an episode. He said "yes," and we actually did it a few hours later that same day.

Justin has a very unique and interesting story of why he started That Christian Vlogger as an outreach to spread the gospel. If you've heard of Justin, you will love this episode as he really opens up his heart. If you've never heard of him before, you will blessed immensely as you listen, and I highly encourage you to check out his YouTube channel. Just search for "That Christian Vlogger."

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 24. My name is Javier and I'm your host, along with my friend and colleague Rudy Alvir joining this episode as co-host. I hope that wherever or whatever you may be doing as you are listen that this podcast will be a catalyst to help you Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. I always like to start by thanking everyone who is listening, has subscribed to this podcast, and and has shared it. I hope you continue to do so.

I’ve been so excited to release this episode and, to be honest, the next ones we have coming are episodes you will definitely want to hear. But let me tell you a little bit about how I encountered my guest today on this episode. I had come across Justin Khoe's videos online and, as I did some checking and watched his YouTube videos, I felt impressed to try and get him on the podcast.

Recently, I was in Michigan on the campus of Andrews University and, as I was walking and talking with a good friend, I ended up being introduced to Justin who was there to make a presentation at a conference happening that weekend. I don’t normally do this, but I immediately asked him if he would be interested in recording an episode. He said "yes," and we actually did it a few hours later that same day.

Justin has a very unique and interesting story of why he started That Christian Vlogger as an outreach to spread the gospel. If you've heard of Justin, you will love this episode as he really opens up his heart. If you've never heard of him before, you will blessed immensely as you listen, and I highly encourage you to check out his YouTube channel. Just search for "That Christian Vlogger."

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-689582 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 5529 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0023-Jennifer Deans: Pastor of Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church Restore-Episode 0023-Jennifer Deans: Pastor of Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 23. My name is Javier and I'm your host. It is our goal to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. Regardless of when or how you listen, thank you for listening, and please continue to share the podcast far and wide.

Though a majority of our listeners are from the U.S., of whom we are thankful, I want to say a special HELLO to all those listening from outside of the U.S. such as Australia, Canada, U.K. South Africa, Brazil, New Zealand, Japan, Barbados, Sweden, and I’m sure there are others as well.

I know that you will be blessed by the conversation I had with Pastor Jennifer Deans of Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church. In this episode, we talk about her journey to becoming pastor of Living Faith. We also dig into her journey toward making disciples along with creating a culture of discipleship at Living Faith.

I encourage you to listen carefully as she fleshes out her discipleship process, and I’m sure you’ll find it interesting when we spend a few moments talking about some of the practical ways Living Faith has set funds aside for people to use.

Be sure to check out the show notes for the books Jennifer mentions, the discipleship group web site she talks about, and the three points she states shows a person is open to being discipled.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 23. My name is Javier and I'm your host. It is our goal to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. Regardless of when or how you listen, thank you for listening, and please continue to share the podcast far and wide.

Though a majority of our listeners are from the U.S., of whom we are thankful, I want to say a special HELLO to all those listening from outside of the U.S. such as Australia, Canada, U.K. South Africa, Brazil, New Zealand, Japan, Barbados, Sweden, and I’m sure there are others as well.

I know that you will be blessed by the conversation I had with Pastor Jennifer Deans of Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church. In this episode, we talk about her journey to becoming pastor of Living Faith. We also dig into her journey toward making disciples along with creating a culture of discipleship at Living Faith.

I encourage you to listen carefully as she fleshes out her discipleship process, and I’m sure you’ll find it interesting when we spend a few moments talking about some of the practical ways Living Faith has set funds aside for people to use.

Be sure to check out the show notes for the books Jennifer mentions, the discipleship group web site she talks about, and the three points she states shows a person is open to being discipled.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-669328 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 4307 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0022-Mike Cauley: President of Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Restore-Episode 0022-Mike Cauley: President of Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 22. My name is Javier and I'm your host. I hope that wherever and whatever you may be doing as you listen that this podcast will help you in your journey to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church.

With the release of this month's episode, we celebrate our two-year anniversary of the Restore Podcast! It's hard to believe how quickly time flies. For those who may be wondering why we are on episode 22 instead of 24, we take off a couple of months in the summer to regroup and assess the podcast. Just as we will do this summer.

With that said, I again thank all of you who listen, share, and have let me know how you've been blessed by the podcast and have encouraged me to continue. Thank you so much!

Since it is our two-year anniversary, I thought it would be good to interview one of the two guests who was on the very first episode. That first episode's topic was essentially what the podcast would be about.

This month, I interview Mike Cauley, Florida Conference president, and we get to hear and dig a little deeper into his personal story and journey in ministry.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 22. My name is Javier and I'm your host. I hope that wherever and whatever you may be doing as you listen that this podcast will help you in your journey to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church.

With the release of this month's episode, we celebrate our two-year anniversary of the Restore Podcast! It's hard to believe how quickly time flies. For those who may be wondering why we are on episode 22 instead of 24, we take off a couple of months in the summer to regroup and assess the podcast. Just as we will do this summer.

With that said, I again thank all of you who listen, share, and have let me know how you've been blessed by the podcast and have encouraged me to continue. Thank you so much!

Since it is our two-year anniversary, I thought it would be good to interview one of the two guests who was on the very first episode. That first episode's topic was essentially what the podcast would be about.

This month, I interview Mike Cauley, Florida Conference president, and we get to hear and dig a little deeper into his personal story and journey in ministry.

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-651747 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 3369 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0021-Matt Stockdale: Attorney and Lay Leader of Triad Adventist Fellowship Restore-Episode 0021-Matt Stockdale: Attorney and Lay Leader of Triad Adventist Fellowship Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 21. My name is Javier and I'm your host.

Our desire is that this podcast can be a tool for you to be inspired, challenged, and informed in ways to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church.

By the time this episode is released, the first month of 2018 will almost be in the rearview mirror of history. I hope and pray that you are off to a good start, especially when it comes to moving forward with the mission that God has given His church.

Last month, we released my conversation with Pastor David Asscherick, and I want to thank you all of you for the great responses from that interview and the many lessons and thoughts that came from it. Of course I again thank David for his time and openness. If you haven't had the chance to listen to it I highly advise that you do.

I'm very excited to bring to you my interview with Matt Stockdale. Last month in early December, I had the opportunity to speak at the Triad Adventist Fellowship, the church Matt Stockdale leads in the Triad area of North Carolina. For those who may not be acquainted with the Triad area, it consists of the region surrounding the three major cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. Matt is not a pastor, per se. He's actually a District Attorney in North Carolina, yet also leads the church. In this conversation, I cover his journey that lead him to not only continue to practice law, but also lead this new church that was launched in 2014.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 21. My name is Javier and I'm your host.

Our desire is that this podcast can be a tool for you to be inspired, challenged, and informed in ways to help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church.

By the time this episode is released, the first month of 2018 will almost be in the rearview mirror of history. I hope and pray that you are off to a good start, especially when it comes to moving forward with the mission that God has given His church.

Last month, we released my conversation with Pastor David Asscherick, and I want to thank you all of you for the great responses from that interview and the many lessons and thoughts that came from it. Of course I again thank David for his time and openness. If you haven't had the chance to listen to it I highly advise that you do.

I'm very excited to bring to you my interview with Matt Stockdale. Last month in early December, I had the opportunity to speak at the Triad Adventist Fellowship, the church Matt Stockdale leads in the Triad area of North Carolina. For those who may not be acquainted with the Triad area, it consists of the region surrounding the three major cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. Matt is not a pastor, per se. He's actually a District Attorney in North Carolina, yet also leads the church. In this conversation, I cover his journey that lead him to not only continue to practice law, but also lead this new church that was launched in 2014.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-633275 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 3384 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0020-David Asscherick: Unplugged Restore-Episode 0020-David Asscherick: Unplugged Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 20. My name is Javier and I'm your host.

It’s hard to believe 2017 is almost over! I want to thank you all for listening throughout the year. I hope and pray the stories and themes we have shared have been a catalyst and an inspiration that will help you Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. Please continue to share and subscribe if you haven’t already, and if you have a moment please leave a comment.

This episode is an interview with Pastor David Assherick. He is currently pastor of Kingscliff Church in Australia.

For some time, David has been one of the most well-known names within the Seventh-day Adventist community of faith. In this interview, we cover how he got started, his time as a public evangelist, his first pastoral stint, and then how things are going for him at his current church.

I want to thank David for his time and transparency throughout this interview. Though it is a long interview, I encourage you listen ALL the way through! I know you will be blessed and challenged by what you will hear.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 20. My name is Javier and I'm your host.

It’s hard to believe 2017 is almost over! I want to thank you all for listening throughout the year. I hope and pray the stories and themes we have shared have been a catalyst and an inspiration that will help you Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church. Please continue to share and subscribe if you haven’t already, and if you have a moment please leave a comment.

This episode is an interview with Pastor David Assherick. He is currently pastor of Kingscliff Church in Australia.

For some time, David has been one of the most well-known names within the Seventh-day Adventist community of faith. In this interview, we cover how he got started, his time as a public evangelist, his first pastoral stint, and then how things are going for him at his current church.

I want to thank David for his time and transparency throughout this interview. Though it is a long interview, I encourage you listen ALL the way through! I know you will be blessed and challenged by what you will hear.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-609908 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 8192 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0019-Practical Mission and Discipleship: Shawn Brace Restore-Episode 0019-Practical Mission and Discipleship: Shawn Brace Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 19. My name is Javier and I'm your host.

Friends, I hope you’re all doing well and ready to finish of the year strong. As we recorded this episode, Thanksgiving was upon us. Like you, I have so much for which to be thankful. First and foremost, I’m so thankful for God’s mercy, grace, and love toward me and you. Truly, the more I think upon it, the more I have to say, "Thank you, Jesus!"

I’m also thankful for all of you that take the time to listen to the Restore podcast and share it with others. Thank you, again, and please keep it going. Subscribe, leave a comment, and let others know. Our goal is to tell stories and cover topics that will help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church to what God intended it to be.

My guest today is Pastor Shawn Brace. He pastors two churches in the great state of Maine. We had a wonderful conversation as we reminisced a bit and laughed together, but more importantly spoke on mission, discipleship, and what that looks like in a state known for being one of the least religious in the country and more.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 19. My name is Javier and I'm your host.

Friends, I hope you’re all doing well and ready to finish of the year strong. As we recorded this episode, Thanksgiving was upon us. Like you, I have so much for which to be thankful. First and foremost, I’m so thankful for God’s mercy, grace, and love toward me and you. Truly, the more I think upon it, the more I have to say, "Thank you, Jesus!"

I’m also thankful for all of you that take the time to listen to the Restore podcast and share it with others. Thank you, again, and please keep it going. Subscribe, leave a comment, and let others know. Our goal is to tell stories and cover topics that will help Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church to what God intended it to be.

My guest today is Pastor Shawn Brace. He pastors two churches in the great state of Maine. We had a wonderful conversation as we reminisced a bit and laughed together, but more importantly spoke on mission, discipleship, and what that looks like in a state known for being one of the least religious in the country and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-602359 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 4187 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0018-Overcoming Pornography: Bernie Anderson Restore-Episode 0018-Overcoming Pornography: Bernie Anderson Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 18. My name is Javier and I'm your host. Wherever and whatever you are doing as you are listening, our hope is that this podcast will help you in your quest to restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church, because we who call ourselves followers of Jesus are the church.

As always, I thank you for taking the time to listen and share this podcast. Please feel free to let me know what you think. If you have any ideas, topics, or stories you feel we should have on the podcast, let me know. You can contact me via Twitter, @javid21, or via e-mail: javier.diaz@floridaconference.com.

In this episode, my guest is Pastor Bernie Anderson, and we are talking about overcoming pornography. This is a topic as relevant as ever, and perhaps you know someone, or you are someone struggling with pornography. I truly encourage you to listen to this conversation as we touch on some really deep and personal points. Please do share this episode with anyone you think would benefit, whether they are struggling with pornography or any other addiction.

Be sure to listen until the end (hopefully without fast forwarding!) as Bernie makes a very important announcement about the next step in his life!

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 18. My name is Javier and I'm your host. Wherever and whatever you are doing as you are listening, our hope is that this podcast will help you in your quest to restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church, because we who call ourselves followers of Jesus are the church.

As always, I thank you for taking the time to listen and share this podcast. Please feel free to let me know what you think. If you have any ideas, topics, or stories you feel we should have on the podcast, let me know. You can contact me via Twitter, @javid21, or via e-mail: javier.diaz@floridaconference.com.

In this episode, my guest is Pastor Bernie Anderson, and we are talking about overcoming pornography. This is a topic as relevant as ever, and perhaps you know someone, or you are someone struggling with pornography. I truly encourage you to listen to this conversation as we touch on some really deep and personal points. Please do share this episode with anyone you think would benefit, whether they are struggling with pornography or any other addiction.

Be sure to listen until the end (hopefully without fast forwarding!) as Bernie makes a very important announcement about the next step in his life!

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-587073 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 3697 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth,porn,pornography,addiction full false Restore-Episode 0017-Faith For Today: Mike Tucker Restore-Episode 0017-Faith For Today: Mike Tucker Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 17. My name is Javier and I'm your host. I want to thank everyone once again for listening and sharing this podcast. Our desire remains the same, to share stories and speak on relevant topics that will help restore the mission, restore the vision, restore the church.

In this episode episode, I am truly excited for you to listen to my conversation with Mike Tucker. Mike is Speaker/Director for Faith For Today. It is the oldest religious television broadcast in the world.

In our conversation, Mike speaks a bit about his journey in ministry leading to joining Faith For Today. Yet, we spend a good amount of time talking about grief, as Mike's wife, Gayle, passed away last year in April. This is something we all at some point have or will experience. I really appreciate his willingness to be open and transparent in how he dealt with losing his long-time companion Gayle, and where he's at now. We end by touching a bit on the current climate of the church.

The topic of grief is perhaps something that we don’t talk about much. I hope you will share this episode with someone, anyone, you think would be helpful for them.

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Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 17. My name is Javier and I'm your host. I want to thank everyone once again for listening and sharing this podcast. Our desire remains the same, to share stories and speak on relevant topics that will help restore the mission, restore the vision, restore the church.

In this episode episode, I am truly excited for you to listen to my conversation with Mike Tucker. Mike is Speaker/Director for Faith For Today. It is the oldest religious television broadcast in the world.

In our conversation, Mike speaks a bit about his journey in ministry leading to joining Faith For Today. Yet, we spend a good amount of time talking about grief, as Mike's wife, Gayle, passed away last year in April. This is something we all at some point have or will experience. I really appreciate his willingness to be open and transparent in how he dealt with losing his long-time companion Gayle, and where he's at now. We end by touching a bit on the current climate of the church.

The topic of grief is perhaps something that we don’t talk about much. I hope you will share this episode with someone, anyone, you think would be helpful for them.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-571631 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 3190 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0016-Journey Fellowship Church: Kymone Hinds Restore-Episode 0016-Journey Fellowship Church: Kymone Hinds Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to Restore Podcast episode 16. My name is Javier Diaz, and I am your host. We are glad to be back after short break during the summer. I appreciate that, during our time away, the podcast has continued to grow. Thank you for listening and sharing the episodes.

In this episode, we speak with Pastor Kymone Hinds from Journey Fellowship Church. He is a church planter, has just written a book titled This Is chURch: Where You Fit In, and also hosts his own podcast. I’ve been wanting to him on the Restore Podcast for some time, and I was glad that he agreed to participate.

I think you will find this conversation helpful and useful to your ministry. I so appreciate his openness, willingness along with his transparency.

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Welcome to Restore Podcast episode 16. My name is Javier Diaz, and I am your host. We are glad to be back after short break during the summer. I appreciate that, during our time away, the podcast has continued to grow. Thank you for listening and sharing the episodes.

In this episode, we speak with Pastor Kymone Hinds from Journey Fellowship Church. He is a church planter, has just written a book titled This Is chURch: Where You Fit In, and also hosts his own podcast. I’ve been wanting to him on the Restore Podcast for some time, and I was glad that he agreed to participate.

I think you will find this conversation helpful and useful to your ministry. I so appreciate his openness, willingness along with his transparency.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-555817 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 3796 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0015-Loma Linda University Church: Randy Roberts Restore-Episode 0015-Loma Linda University Church: Randy Roberts Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hi everyone, and welcome to Restore Podcast episode 15. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I'm delighted that you've decided to listen as we endeavor to help restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church.

I'm amazed how this little podcast has been steadily growing and, of course, I thank you for that. Our sole purpose is to create a resource that can help in some way restore the mission and vision of the local church.

I want to give a special shout out to all our listeners outside of the US. Specifically, I want to say hello to those listening in Japan. Yes Japan! So…Konnichiwa! Which, of course, is Hello in Japanese. And Arigatou gozaimashita! Which is Thank You! Hopefully soon we can perhaps interview someone from Japan on our podcast!

For this episode, I believe you will be highly blessed with my conversation with Pastor Randy Roberts. He is the Senor Pastor of Loma Linda University Church in California. It is one of the largest Adventist churches in North America. We talk about how he came to Loma Linda, some of the joys and challenges, and perhaps most importantly the church's current transition and refocus on growing disciples.

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Hi everyone, and welcome to Restore Podcast episode 15. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I'm delighted that you've decided to listen as we endeavor to help restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church.

I'm amazed how this little podcast has been steadily growing and, of course, I thank you for that. Our sole purpose is to create a resource that can help in some way restore the mission and vision of the local church.

I want to give a special shout out to all our listeners outside of the US. Specifically, I want to say hello to those listening in Japan. Yes Japan! So…Konnichiwa! Which, of course, is Hello in Japanese. And Arigatou gozaimashita! Which is Thank You! Hopefully soon we can perhaps interview someone from Japan on our podcast!

For this episode, I believe you will be highly blessed with my conversation with Pastor Randy Roberts. He is the Senor Pastor of Loma Linda University Church in California. It is one of the largest Adventist churches in North America. We talk about how he came to Loma Linda, some of the joys and challenges, and perhaps most importantly the church's current transition and refocus on growing disciples.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-519407 Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 3498 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation,disciples,discipleship,growth full false Restore-Episode 0014-Bolingbrook Church: Jose St. Phard Restore-Episode 0014-Bolingbrook Church: Jose St. Phard Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hello everyone and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 14. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I am so thankful that you've chosen to listen.

The Restore podcast exists to help restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church. We do this through telling stories of different churches and how they are on the journey of transformation, and also by having conversations about different relevant topics facing the church today.

The Restore podcast slowly but surely continues to grow. We thank you for listening and hope that you will share it with others. Please do subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss when we release our monthly episodes.

On this episode, our guest is Pastor Jose St. Phard from Bolingbrook Seventh-day Adventist Church in Illinois, less than two hours from Chicago. We invited him to our Restore Conference in January, but in this episode we dive a bit deeper into the transformational journey of Bolingbrook Church.

You will want to listen all the way through as it is an amazing story of a church that began with only 40 or so in attendance and a person telling Pastor Jose that their church was the "frozen chosen." But today, Bolingbrook is a church of approximately 400 members with a mission that is the first thing you read on their web site: "Creating spaces for the people God misses the most."

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Hello everyone and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 14. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I am so thankful that you've chosen to listen.

The Restore podcast exists to help restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church. We do this through telling stories of different churches and how they are on the journey of transformation, and also by having conversations about different relevant topics facing the church today.

The Restore podcast slowly but surely continues to grow. We thank you for listening and hope that you will share it with others. Please do subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss when we release our monthly episodes.

On this episode, our guest is Pastor Jose St. Phard from Bolingbrook Seventh-day Adventist Church in Illinois, less than two hours from Chicago. We invited him to our Restore Conference in January, but in this episode we dive a bit deeper into the transformational journey of Bolingbrook Church.

You will want to listen all the way through as it is an amazing story of a church that began with only 40 or so in attendance and a person telling Pastor Jose that their church was the "frozen chosen." But today, Bolingbrook is a church of approximately 400 members with a mission that is the first thing you read on their web site: "Creating spaces for the people God misses the most."

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-505923 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 3790 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,transform,transformation full false Restore-Episode 0013-Is Public Evangelism Dead? Roger Hernandez - Richie Halversen Restore-Episode 0013-Is Public Evangelism Dead? Roger Hernandez - Richie Halversen Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hello everyone and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 13. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I hope this podcast helps to restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church.

I want to thank you for taking time and listening to the Restore podcast, and I pray that whatever you might be doing—driving, running, cooking, whatever it might be—that perhaps you will be challenged, encouraged, and blessed by today's topic.

As I was preparing for this episode which I've titled, Is Public Evangelism Dead?, I came across an article in Ministry Magazine—an international journal for pastors published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which many of you know about. The article was entitled, Is Public Evangelism Obsolete? I found it incredible interesting that I would find such a headline published more than 30 years ago when some are asking the same question today.

In this episode, I speak to Roger Hernandez, ministerial and evangelism director for Southern Union Conference, and Richie Halversen, senior pastor of College Drive Church and church planting director for Gulf States Conference. Both are very passionate and actively engaged in public evangelism. At the time I recorded the interview, they were both about to begin meetings. We had a great conversation about what public evangelism is, whether it still a viable means of reaching people, money, and more. I believe you will find the conversation very intriguing.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

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Hello everyone and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 13. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I hope this podcast helps to restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church.

I want to thank you for taking time and listening to the Restore podcast, and I pray that whatever you might be doing—driving, running, cooking, whatever it might be—that perhaps you will be challenged, encouraged, and blessed by today's topic.

As I was preparing for this episode which I've titled, Is Public Evangelism Dead?, I came across an article in Ministry Magazine—an international journal for pastors published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which many of you know about. The article was entitled, Is Public Evangelism Obsolete? I found it incredible interesting that I would find such a headline published more than 30 years ago when some are asking the same question today.

In this episode, I speak to Roger Hernandez, ministerial and evangelism director for Southern Union Conference, and Richie Halversen, senior pastor of College Drive Church and church planting director for Gulf States Conference. Both are very passionate and actively engaged in public evangelism. At the time I recorded the interview, they were both about to begin meetings. We had a great conversation about what public evangelism is, whether it still a viable means of reaching people, money, and more. I believe you will find the conversation very intriguing.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-494778 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 3863 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry full false Restore-Episode 0012-Worship, Music, and the Church: Richard Hickam - Denar Almonte - Tami Cinquemani Restore-Episode 0012-Worship, Music, and the Church: Richard Hickam - Denar Almonte - Tami Cinquemani Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hi everyone, welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 12. I am your host, Javier Diaz.

It's good to be back after not posting an episode last month. Of course last month we held our Restore Conference and it was truly a lot of work to put on but an incredible blessing—especially hearing from several pastors/leaders telling us how they were inspired and challenged by the conference. If you weren't able to make it, we are updating our web site to add pictures from the conference, including many of the main stage speakers. So, as soon as the site is ready I will let you know.

Before telling you about this episode. I again want to thank all of you for listening and sharing with others this podcast. I also want to thank several of you that have encouraged me to keep doing them. With this 12th episode, I have now been doing this for a year. Over the course of this year, we've had more than 1,000 total plays to the Restore Podcast. So again, I say thank you and please continue to share and subscribe to the podcast!

With that said, I'm really excited for you to hear this episode entitled Worship, Music, and the Church.

I invited three incredible, God-loving people who love the church and love music! Though they do introduce themselves, allow me to tell you a little bit about them:

  • Tami Cinquemani is Worship Pastor at Florida Hospital Church. She has served there for more than 20 years, and became Worship Pastor in 2009. She also completed her masters degree in worship studies at the Robert E. Webber Institue for Worship Studies.
  • Richard Hickam serves as Minister of Music at Florida Hospital Church. Richard is a versatile composer, conductor, arranger, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is also the founding music director and conductor of the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra and served for more than a decade as the band and orchestra director at Collegedale Academy in Tennessee.
  • Denar Almonte is Worship Leader for Forest City Spanish Church. He is an incredible worship leader, singer, and music producer. He spent 12 years as leader of the well-known Spanish Heritage Singers. Along with leading worship at Forest City, Denar currently leads a music group called Promise.

We had an incredibly great and fun time talking about what worship is and what it might look like in the gathered experience, as well as when the church is scattered during the week. We spent a good amount of time talking about how they prepare for their worship gathered experiences and so much more.

I believe this is the longest episode I've recorded thus far, but I hope that you will take the time to listen, because I believe you will be blessed by listening to this amazing conversation I had with them.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hi everyone, welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 12. I am your host, Javier Diaz.

It's good to be back after not posting an episode last month. Of course last month we held our Restore Conference and it was truly a lot of work to put on but an incredible blessing—especially hearing from several pastors/leaders telling us how they were inspired and challenged by the conference. If you weren't able to make it, we are updating our web site to add pictures from the conference, including many of the main stage speakers. So, as soon as the site is ready I will let you know.

Before telling you about this episode. I again want to thank all of you for listening and sharing with others this podcast. I also want to thank several of you that have encouraged me to keep doing them. With this 12th episode, I have now been doing this for a year. Over the course of this year, we've had more than 1,000 total plays to the Restore Podcast. So again, I say thank you and please continue to share and subscribe to the podcast!

With that said, I'm really excited for you to hear this episode entitled Worship, Music, and the Church.

I invited three incredible, God-loving people who love the church and love music! Though they do introduce themselves, allow me to tell you a little bit about them:

  • Tami Cinquemani is Worship Pastor at Florida Hospital Church. She has served there for more than 20 years, and became Worship Pastor in 2009. She also completed her masters degree in worship studies at the Robert E. Webber Institue for Worship Studies.
  • Richard Hickam serves as Minister of Music at Florida Hospital Church. Richard is a versatile composer, conductor, arranger, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is also the founding music director and conductor of the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra and served for more than a decade as the band and orchestra director at Collegedale Academy in Tennessee.
  • Denar Almonte is Worship Leader for Forest City Spanish Church. He is an incredible worship leader, singer, and music producer. He spent 12 years as leader of the well-known Spanish Heritage Singers. Along with leading worship at Forest City, Denar currently leads a music group called Promise.

We had an incredibly great and fun time talking about what worship is and what it might look like in the gathered experience, as well as when the church is scattered during the week. We spent a good amount of time talking about how they prepare for their worship gathered experiences and so much more.

I believe this is the longest episode I've recorded thus far, but I hope that you will take the time to listen, because I believe you will be blessed by listening to this amazing conversation I had with them.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-480819 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 6753 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,worship,music full false Restore-Episode 0011-Same Day, Different Dress: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption - Juliet Van Heerden Restore-Episode 0011-Same Day, Different Dress: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption - Juliet Van Heerden Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 11 where it is our hearts' desire to help restore the vision, restore the mission, and restore the church through God's strength and power.

I'm your host, Javier Diaz, and it is hard for me to believe that, at the release of this episode, we are less than two weeks away from the end of 2016 and the start of 2017. Ever since we began this podcast in February, it's been a learning experience for me getting into the podcasting world. Though I listen to many podcasts, it's a bit different to start working on one. Yet, it's been a blessing to talk with and learn from so many people. I thank all of you who take the time to listen and even give some feedback. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this podcast.

Before I introduce this month's guest, I want to remind you of the upcoming Restore Conference happening January 30-31, 2017. The discounted early registration priced at $99 ends December 31 and increases to $150 after that, so be sure to click over to RestoreTheMission.com and register right away to get the lowest price.

Since we are in the thick of the holidays, we are giving away TWO registrations to the conference. Send an e-mail to me—javier.diaz@floridaconference.com—with your answer to the following question (one guess per person), and the first two correct answers will win a Restore Conference registration:

  • Which episode of the Restore Podcast do you think has been listened to the most number of times? (Hint, this is episode 11, so the answer is one of the first 10)

Again, only one guess per person is allowed, and the e-mail with your answer must also include your full name, city, state, and church membership.

In addition to the first two correct answers receiving a free registration to the Restore Conference, the third correct answer submitted will receive a free copy of a book authored by this month's guest, Juliet Van Heerden. Her book is entitled Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption. Juliet is an educator, speaker, and writer who holds a Master of Science degree in Literacy Education. Juliet states:

"Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption chronicles my journey from victim to victor as I struggled to break free from codependency's suffocating cycle. I learned to see my Savior as the soul mate and provider that my chemically dependent spouse could never be. God's healing grace is not only for the addicted, but also for the broken ones who love them."

Throughout this year, we have told several stories of churches on their journey of restoration. I'm so glad to bring you this personal story of restoration.

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]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 11 where it is our hearts' desire to help restore the vision, restore the mission, and restore the church through God's strength and power.

I'm your host, Javier Diaz, and it is hard for me to believe that, at the release of this episode, we are less than two weeks away from the end of 2016 and the start of 2017. Ever since we began this podcast in February, it's been a learning experience for me getting into the podcasting world. Though I listen to many podcasts, it's a bit different to start working on one. Yet, it's been a blessing to talk with and learn from so many people. I thank all of you who take the time to listen and even give some feedback. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this podcast.

Before I introduce this month's guest, I want to remind you of the upcoming Restore Conference happening January 30-31, 2017. The discounted early registration priced at $99 ends December 31 and increases to $150 after that, so be sure to click over to RestoreTheMission.com and register right away to get the lowest price.

Since we are in the thick of the holidays, we are giving away TWO registrations to the conference. Send an e-mail to me—javier.diaz@floridaconference.com—with your answer to the following question (one guess per person), and the first two correct answers will win a Restore Conference registration:

  • Which episode of the Restore Podcast do you think has been listened to the most number of times? (Hint, this is episode 11, so the answer is one of the first 10)

Again, only one guess per person is allowed, and the e-mail with your answer must also include your full name, city, state, and church membership.

In addition to the first two correct answers receiving a free registration to the Restore Conference, the third correct answer submitted will receive a free copy of a book authored by this month's guest, Juliet Van Heerden. Her book is entitled Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption. Juliet is an educator, speaker, and writer who holds a Master of Science degree in Literacy Education. Juliet states:

"Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption chronicles my journey from victim to victor as I struggled to break free from codependency's suffocating cycle. I learned to see my Savior as the soul mate and provider that my chemically dependent spouse could never be. God's healing grace is not only for the addicted, but also for the broken ones who love them."

Throughout this year, we have told several stories of churches on their journey of restoration. I'm so glad to bring you this personal story of restoration.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-454368 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 2722 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry full false Restore-Episode 0010-What does it mean to be part of the church? Tim Goff - Rudy Alvir Restore-Episode 0010-What does it mean to be part of the church? Tim Goff - Rudy Alvir Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hello and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 10. I'm your host, Javier Diaz, and I'm joined by my two friends and colleagues Tim Goff who is the Ministerial field associate for Central Florida and Rudy Alvir who is the Ministerial field associate for South Florida.

I'm excited to share with you this podcast in which we have a conversation regarding the question, "What does it mean to be part of the church?" This question in one shape or form has been on my heart for some time. I hope this particular podcast can be a platform to help further engage this utmost important question.

I also want to remind you of our Restore Conference just about two months away. Make sure you go over to RestoreTheMission.com for all the info we'd love to see you all at the conference.

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Hello and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 10. I'm your host, Javier Diaz, and I'm joined by my two friends and colleagues Tim Goff who is the Ministerial field associate for Central Florida and Rudy Alvir who is the Ministerial field associate for South Florida.

I'm excited to share with you this podcast in which we have a conversation regarding the question, "What does it mean to be part of the church?" This question in one shape or form has been on my heart for some time. I hope this particular podcast can be a platform to help further engage this utmost important question.

I also want to remind you of our Restore Conference just about two months away. Make sure you go over to RestoreTheMission.com for all the info we'd love to see you all at the conference.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-448258 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 2743 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry full false Restore-Episode 0009-The Story of Southview Church in Minneapolis, MN as a Center of Influence: Dustin Hall Restore-Episode 0009-The Story of Southview Church in Minneapolis, MN as a Center of Influence: Dustin Hall Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hello and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 9. I am your host, Javier Diaz.

The Restore Podcast continues to expand its reach, and that is due thanks to all of you that are listening and also telling others about this podcast. We truly hope the content that we are delivering will be helpful to you in someway on your journey of restoring the mission we have as the church.

I want to encourage you to consider attending our Restore Conference January 30-31, 2017, here in Orlando, Florida. It's looking to be an incredible two days of worship, praise, learning, and connecting. You can get more information and register at RestoreTheMission.com.

I'm excited to share my conversation with Pastor Dustin Hall, senior pastor of Southview Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You might remember Dustin who was part of our panel discussion for episode 6.

Southview Church has experienced incredible growth in the last couple of years and is on a journey to have the church be a center of influence in the twin cities area.

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]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hello and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 9. I am your host, Javier Diaz.

The Restore Podcast continues to expand its reach, and that is due thanks to all of you that are listening and also telling others about this podcast. We truly hope the content that we are delivering will be helpful to you in someway on your journey of restoring the mission we have as the church.

I want to encourage you to consider attending our Restore Conference January 30-31, 2017, here in Orlando, Florida. It's looking to be an incredible two days of worship, praise, learning, and connecting. You can get more information and register at RestoreTheMission.com.

I'm excited to share my conversation with Pastor Dustin Hall, senior pastor of Southview Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You might remember Dustin who was part of our panel discussion for episode 6.

Southview Church has experienced incredible growth in the last couple of years and is on a journey to have the church be a center of influence in the twin cities area.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-437043 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 2681 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,Minnesota full false Restore-Episode 0008-Reaching & Engaging Young Adults/Millennials: Allan Martin - Ben Lundquist - Alex Voigt - Morris Thompson Restore-Episode 0008-Reaching & Engaging Young Adults/Millennials: Allan Martin - Ben Lundquist - Alex Voigt - Morris Thompson Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Hello and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 8. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I want to thank everyone who is listening and sharing this podcast.

In this episode, I talk with four pastors in different areas who are actively engaged in reaching millennials:

  • Dr. Allan Martin is the pastor of Younger Generation Church which is the vibrant young adult ministry of Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • Pastor Ben Lundquist is the Young Adult Director at Oregon Conference and Young Adult Coordinator for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.
  • Pastor Alex Voigt is Associate Pastor at Port Charlotte Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has been doing a great job and reaching and empowering young adults.
  • Pastor Morris Thompson is Associate Pastor at Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church. Those who listen regularly to this podcast will recall Pastor Thompson was part of our previous episode as we featured his church. Because I personally know of what he's being doing with young adults in Miami, we invited him back to be part of this episode.

We had a great conversation about who millennials are, exactly, and how to engage with them. We spoke about worship services for millennials and mentoring, as well as had a little fun during our conversation as you will notice.

As a reminder, registration is open for our Restore conference that will take place Jan. 30-31, 2017. Two of our confirmed keynote speakers are Ed Stetzer and Michael Frost. Also, several pastors/leaders will share their stories on how God is leading their journey to restore mission in their church.

As of this episode, we are about four months away from the next Restore conference. Be sure to register online today.

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Hello and welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 8. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I want to thank everyone who is listening and sharing this podcast.

In this episode, I talk with four pastors in different areas who are actively engaged in reaching millennials:

  • Dr. Allan Martin is the pastor of Younger Generation Church which is the vibrant young adult ministry of Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • Pastor Ben Lundquist is the Young Adult Director at Oregon Conference and Young Adult Coordinator for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.
  • Pastor Alex Voigt is Associate Pastor at Port Charlotte Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has been doing a great job and reaching and empowering young adults.
  • Pastor Morris Thompson is Associate Pastor at Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church. Those who listen regularly to this podcast will recall Pastor Thompson was part of our previous episode as we featured his church. Because I personally know of what he's being doing with young adults in Miami, we invited him back to be part of this episode.

We had a great conversation about who millennials are, exactly, and how to engage with them. We spoke about worship services for millennials and mentoring, as well as had a little fun during our conversation as you will notice.

As a reminder, registration is open for our Restore conference that will take place Jan. 30-31, 2017. Two of our confirmed keynote speakers are Ed Stetzer and Michael Frost. Also, several pastors/leaders will share their stories on how God is leading their journey to restore mission in their church.

As of this episode, we are about four months away from the next Restore conference. Be sure to register online today.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-424467 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 5596 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,millennial full false Restore-Episode 0007-The Story of Miami Temple Church: Laffit Cortes - Gervon Marsh - Morris Thompson - Wilny Audain Restore-Episode 0007-The Story of Miami Temple Church: Laffit Cortes - Gervon Marsh - Morris Thompson - Wilny Audain Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In this episode, we are talking with the pastoral staff and first elder of Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church. This is the largest English-speaking Adventist church in Miami and also one of the oldest.

Miami Temple is one of those churches that many in the Miami area gravitate toward on a week when, for whatever reason, they don't want to go to their home church. Yet, Miami Temple has been, and still is, on a thorough transformational process that has empowered them to be on a journey to be the missional church God has called them to be.

We also have some exciting news to share. As most of you know, this podcast was born out of the inaugural Restore Conference held in January of 2016. The next conference will be January 30-31, 2017, at Forest City Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are finalizing our lineup of speakers and breakout sessions, but the speakers will include Ed Stetzer Ph.D.—a prolific author and well-known conference and seminar leader. You can register today at restorethemission.com and we look forward to seeing you there.

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In this episode, we are talking with the pastoral staff and first elder of Miami Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church. This is the largest English-speaking Adventist church in Miami and also one of the oldest.

Miami Temple is one of those churches that many in the Miami area gravitate toward on a week when, for whatever reason, they don't want to go to their home church. Yet, Miami Temple has been, and still is, on a thorough transformational process that has empowered them to be on a journey to be the missional church God has called them to be.

We also have some exciting news to share. As most of you know, this podcast was born out of the inaugural Restore Conference held in January of 2016. The next conference will be January 30-31, 2017, at Forest City Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are finalizing our lineup of speakers and breakout sessions, but the speakers will include Ed Stetzer Ph.D.—a prolific author and well-known conference and seminar leader. You can register today at restorethemission.com and we look forward to seeing you there.

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-417356 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 3936 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry full false Restore-Episode 0006-Social Justice & The Church: Ivan Williams - Tim Nichols - Myron Edmonds - Dustin Hall - Nelson Fernandez Restore-Episode 0006-Social Justice & The Church: Ivan Williams - Tim Nichols - Myron Edmonds - Dustin Hall - Nelson Fernandez Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

This month's episode is a candid panel discussion about some of the social issues that have dominated the news. Part of the goal of this particular episode, along with creating a space to have this conversation, is also to dialogue about how the Church should respond to what has been happening. As you listen, it will most likely evoke differentiating opinions. This is, in part, what this episode is about. We need to have these conversations and listen to each other as well.

The diverse panel consisted of the following pastors: Ivan Williams, Ministerial Secretary for the Adventist Church in North America; Tim Nichols, Florida Conference Vice President for Pastoral Ministries; Myron Edmonds, Pastor of Glenview Church in Cleveland, Ohio; Dustin Hall, Pastor of Southview Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Nelson Fernandez, Pastor of two churches in the Greenville/Clemson region of South Carolina.

NOTES: We experienced technically difficulty approximately 10 minutes into the main discussion which lasted sporadically for five minutes. The recording is clear after that segment, so please press on through. Also, in the past couple episodes, we've concluded by asking guests a fun/lighthearted question, and we do finish this episode in such a manner. We hope you enjoy.

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This month's episode is a candid panel discussion about some of the social issues that have dominated the news. Part of the goal of this particular episode, along with creating a space to have this conversation, is also to dialogue about how the Church should respond to what has been happening. As you listen, it will most likely evoke differentiating opinions. This is, in part, what this episode is about. We need to have these conversations and listen to each other as well.

The diverse panel consisted of the following pastors: Ivan Williams, Ministerial Secretary for the Adventist Church in North America; Tim Nichols, Florida Conference Vice President for Pastoral Ministries; Myron Edmonds, Pastor of Glenview Church in Cleveland, Ohio; Dustin Hall, Pastor of Southview Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Nelson Fernandez, Pastor of two churches in the Greenville/Clemson region of South Carolina.

NOTES: We experienced technically difficulty approximately 10 minutes into the main discussion which lasted sporadically for five minutes. The recording is clear after that segment, so please press on through. Also, in the past couple episodes, we've concluded by asking guests a fun/lighthearted question, and we do finish this episode in such a manner. We hope you enjoy.

]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-402943 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 5200 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,church plant full false Restore-Episode 0005-The Story of Florida Hospital Church: Andy McDonald Restore-Episode 0005-The Story of Florida Hospital Church: Andy McDonald Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On today’s podcast, I have a conversation with Andy McDonald, senior pastor of Florida Hospital Church. He has been the pastor there for more than 30 years—something that is not often seen in our faith community; a pastor being in the same church for that length of time. We had a wonderful, lively conversation about when he first arrived in the early '80s and going all the way to present day and what that journey has looked like, not only for the church but also for him as the pastor through all these years. Thanks to Pastor Andy for taking the time to record and Chad for his help recording it.]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

On today’s podcast, I have a conversation with Andy McDonald, senior pastor of Florida Hospital Church. He has been the pastor there for more than 30 years—something that is not often seen in our faith community; a pastor being in the same church for that length of time. We had a wonderful, lively conversation about when he first arrived in the early '80s and going all the way to present day and what that journey has looked like, not only for the church but also for him as the pastor through all these years. Thanks to Pastor Andy for taking the time to record and Chad for his help recording it.]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-389343 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 4037 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,church plant full false Restore-Episode 0004-Evangelism in the 21st century: Dwight Nelson - Rodlie Ortiz Restore-Episode 0004-Evangelism in the 21st century: Dwight Nelson - Rodlie Ortiz Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In Episode 4, we have a great conversation with Senior Pastor Dwight Nelson and Evangelism Pastor Rodlie Ortiz at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. We talk about what evangelism in the 21st century is and/or might look like. They also share an evangelistic project they are launching In October 2016. We hope this conversation will spark a continued discussion among those who listen about reaching people for Jesus in your current cultural context. If you have any questions or thoughts about this or any podcast episode, you can contact me at javier.diaz@floridaconference.com]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In Episode 4, we have a great conversation with Senior Pastor Dwight Nelson and Evangelism Pastor Rodlie Ortiz at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. We talk about what evangelism in the 21st century is and/or might look like. They also share an evangelistic project they are launching In October 2016. We hope this conversation will spark a continued discussion among those who listen about reaching people for Jesus in your current cultural context. If you have any questions or thoughts about this or any podcast episode, you can contact me at javier.diaz@floridaconference.com]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-378687 Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 3917 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,church plant full false Restore-Episode 0003-Church Planting: Kendall Turcios - Timothy Jemly - Anthony WagenerSmith - Harold Altamirano Restore-Episode 0003-Church Planting: Kendall Turcios - Timothy Jemly - Anthony WagenerSmith - Harold Altamirano Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Recently, the North American Division of our Seventh-day Adventist denomination initiated a five-year plan called Plant1000. Along that line, Florida Conference is hosting the church planters boot camp at Camp Kulaqua the last weekend in April. In this episode, we have a great discussion on church planting with four pastors who are actively involved church planting in some form. Our prayer is that this episode will be a great conversation starter as well as be helpful in answering some questions regarding church planting.]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

Recently, the North American Division of our Seventh-day Adventist denomination initiated a five-year plan called Plant1000. Along that line, Florida Conference is hosting the church planters boot camp at Camp Kulaqua the last weekend in April. In this episode, we have a great discussion on church planting with four pastors who are actively involved church planting in some form. Our prayer is that this episode will be a great conversation starter as well as be helpful in answering some questions regarding church planting.]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-369055 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 4333 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry,church plant full false Restore-Episode 0002-Adventist Evangelism in North America: Ivan Williams Restore-Episode 0002-Adventist Evangelism in North America: Ivan Williams Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In this episode, Javier Diaz introduces Ivan Williams, Ministerial Director for North American Division and discusses evangelism across the country.]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

In this episode, Javier Diaz introduces Ivan Williams, Ministerial Director for North American Division and discusses evangelism across the country.]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-359765 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1268 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry full false Restore-Episode 0001-Why Restore: Mike Cauley & Tim Nichols Restore-Episode 0001-Why Restore: Mike Cauley & Tim Nichols Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

The Restore Podcast seeks to Restore the Vision, Restore the Mission, Restore the Church. In this premiere episode, Javier Diaz speaks with Florida Conference President Mike Cauley and Vice President for Pastoral Ministries Tim Nichols.]]> Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.

The Restore Podcast seeks to Restore the Vision, Restore the Mission, Restore the Church. In this premiere episode, Javier Diaz speaks with Florida Conference President Mike Cauley and Vice President for Pastoral Ministries Tim Nichols.]]> Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Buzzsprout-356289 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 2580 mission,evangelism,religion,ministry full false