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Send us a textIn this special update, we share some important news about our beloved Ms. Kathy. Though she is now sleeping, waiting for Jesus to return, her love, prayers, and stories continue to inspire us. Please continue to pray for her family. Listen as we remember her legacy and share how Kathy's Kids Storytime will continue with one of her dear friends.Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org We'd love to hear from you. Write to us at:Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.orgorKathy's Kids StorytimePO Box 44270Charlotte, NC 28215-0043
ANDREW GARFIELD IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Hackaw Ridge Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects LIQUID IV: Visit http://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS With Andrew Garfield starring in Luca Guadagnino's After the Hunt later this year, Andrew & John give their HACKSAW RIDGE Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review!! Andrew Gordon and John Humphrey take on Mel Gibson's powerful WWII biographical drama Hacksaw Ridge (2016), spotlighting one of the most heroic and unlikely war stories in American history. Based on the true story of Desmond Doss, a devout Seventh-day Adventist and conscientious objector who saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa without ever carrying a weapon, the film delivers intense battlefield realism and a moving portrait of faith and courage. Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider-Man, Tick, Tick... Boom!) stars as Desmond Doss in an Oscar-nominated performance, capturing the medic's unwavering pacifism and quiet strength. Teresa Palmer (Lights Out, Warm Bodies) plays Dorothy Schutte, Desmond's devoted wife, while Hugo Weaving (The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings) portrays his war-haunted father, Tom Doss. Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Muriel's Wedding) plays Bertha Doss, Desmond's supportive mother. The film also stars Sam Worthington (Avatar, Terminator Salvation) as Captain Glover, Vince Vaughn (Wedding Crashers, True Detective) in a memorable dramatic turn as the tough Sergeant Howell, and Luke Bracey (Point Break, Elvis) as Smitty, Desmond's fellow soldier and eventual ally. From harrowing basic training confrontations to the unflinching combat at Hacksaw Ridge itself, the movie features unforgettable scenes like Desmond's night-long rescue of the wounded, his prayerful mantra “Please Lord, help me get one more,” and the climactic cliffside descent with wounded soldiers in tow. With brutal intensity & spiritual depth, Hacksaw Ridge is both a visceral war film and a moving testament to nonviolence and conviction. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, July 26, 2025.
Are you truly fulfilling your role on the board—or just filling a seat? Discover how Adventist pastors and leaders can honor their ethical and spiritual responsibilities through intentional, informed, and mission-driven board service.
Grace is the antidote to being judgemental.If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.orgSermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo.Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST at www.ForestLake.Church
Geoff Patterson | Based on Psalm 23:1
Geoff Patterson | Based on Psalm 23:1
BONUS: Ken Reads A Story - Go Wash in the RiverBY LISTENER REQUEST! Listen and enjoy as Ken reads a classic children's story in the world of Adventist literature from Book 3 of ‘My Bible Friends' by Etta B. Degering. You can find the entire five-book set of My Bible Friends, each with four stories inside, here. Many of us who were raised in the Adventist faith grew up listening to and enjoying the beautiful illustrations and stories on these pages over and over before discovering them again as we learned to read for ourselves.Let us know your thoughts by reaching out and joining the conversation with your questions and comments using the information below:Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607Email: podcast@wholelife.church#ThisIsWholeLife
The Progressive Era in the United States brought many social and political reforms. Many professions that were previously closed off to women and people of color became more accessible and for Seventh-day Adventist women, the medical field brought opportunity for mission-minded work both domestically and abroad. But this new era didn't last forever. A new set of challenges for these women - nurses, doctors, and health educators - was on the horizon. In this episode, we explore the lives of Mary Britton, Lottie Blake, and Ruth Temple - who blazed trails as some of the first black female physicians in the United States. This episode mentions Lottie Blake, Mary Briton, and Ruth Temple. Guests: Dr. Ella Smith Simmons, Dr. Lisa Clark Diller, and Dr. DeWitt Williams. Explore More Article | "Charlotte 'Lottie' Blake" by Ella Smith Simmons - Adventist Encyclopedia - https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=6CDX Article | "Ruth Janette Temple" by DeWitt Williams - Adventist Encyclopedia https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=ECFY Article | "Mary Britton" by Courtney L. Thompson - Adventist Encyclopedia - https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=2CE5 Archive | Negro Trailblaizers of California - Library of Congress - https://www.loc.gov/item/19008159/
The burning bush is a well-known story, and helps to introduce us further to Moses. Two great things happen in Exodus three: God introduces himself by "name" with the famous "I am", and we have one of the greatest-ever stories of God's calling. It is interesting to ponder how reluctant Moses is, and we explore various ways this challenges us today.
Who really leads the church—the pastor, the conference, or the congregation? Explore how the unique relationship among all three in the Adventist structure creates a powerful system for mission, not control.
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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, July 19, 2025.
Commentary of "Rough Start" (July 12–18, 2025)Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen TinkerThis weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as presented in the Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, including biblical commentary on them. We hope you find this material helpful and that you will come to know Jesus and His revelation of Himself in His word in profound biblical ways.Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/#sda #sabbath #sabbathschool © 2023, 2024 Life Assurance Ministries, Inc.
The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 11:7–10. This scripture passage says that God hardened everyone who is not part of His chosen people. Does that include the Israelites and the Adventists?Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Send us a textWant to send Ms. Kathy a note of love or prayer? Just tap the “Send Us a Text” link at the top of this episode description. While we can't reply, every message brings joy to her heart.
Do not be angry.If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.orgSermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo.Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST at www.ForestLake.Church
What keeps a global church of 23 million members united and mission-driven? Discover how the Adventist Church's unique, interdependent structure empowers both local action and global impact for the kingdom of God.
Micah Modrell shares his powerful journey from rigid religious legalism to discovering the transformative grace of the gospel that completely changed his understanding of God and his approach to ministry.• Born and raised in an Adventist home with legalistic tendencies• Parents divorced when he was eight, creating a split between "church house" and "fun house"• Developed what he calls "an aggressive conscience" that led to cycles of guilt• Married his high school girlfriend at 19, continuing to attend church but inconsistently• Became extremely legalistic after having children, believing his salvation depended on behavior• Struggled with addiction issues that worsened under legalism rather than improved• Discovered Jonathan Leonardo's teaching that introduced him to a new understanding of God's grace• Experienced a powerful shift from seeing God as "information" to seeing God as relationship• Found new freedom to minister to others without needing to prove he was right• Now lives with peace instead of constant striving, focusing on encouraging othersIf you've been blessed by these stories of transformation, please support this ministry by visiting loverealityorg/give so we can continue producing these episodes and spreading the message of freedom in Christ.
The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Romans 11:1–6. God has a remnant of believers among the Jewish people that began at the founding of the church on Pentecost and continues today!Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Send us a textIn this heartfelt update, we share why Kathy's Kids Storytime has been quiet for a while. Ms. Kathy, our beloved storyteller, has been bravely facing a serious illness and has been too tired to record new episodes. She always hoped to come back to the microphone because she missed her little listeners so much.Ms. Kathy's body is no longer getting better. But her love for Jesus and for each of you remains strong. Please join us in praying for Ms. Kathy and her family during this time.Thank you for being part of this storytime family.
Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church's structure just tradition—or a divine tool for mission? Discover why our organization is not a burden, but a God-given blessing that empowers global growth and unity.
with Pastor Micheal Oxentenko
Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, July 12, 2025.
Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, July 5, 2025.
Have you ever been picked on by someone bigger or older than you? Did you have someone who could protect you? Prince Joash did. "Love each other like brothers and sisters". ROMANS 12;10, ICB. In God's family, we love and protect each other.
Let Jesus revive your life with Him.If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.orgSermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo.Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST at www.ForestLake.Church
God's grace is the gift of eternal life. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
The Holy Spirit helps us enjoy worshiping with others. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”(Psalm 133:1, NIV).
Have you ever been picked on by someone bigger or older than you? Did you have someone who could protect you? Prince Joash did. “Love each other like brothers and sisters.” ROMANS 12;10, ICB. In God's family, we love and protect each other.
God's grace is the gift of eternal life. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
The Holy Spirit helps us enjoy worshiping with others. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”(Psalm 133:1, NIV).
The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 10:18–21. Did you know that God says that he will make the Jews jealous? He even says that He will make them angry! But through it all, God continues to stretch out His hands to them.Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
God has appointed His people as watchmen to warn the world of spiritual dangers in these last days. The Three Angels' Messages of Revelation 14 contain the entire gospel and unmask Satan's deceptions. Literature distribution plays a crucial role in spreading this final warning, with books like 'The Great Controversy' having special importance. Even when books aren't immediately read, God ensures they'll be found when needed. Through simple methods and ordinary people, God will finish His work, with thousands being converted in a single day, many through reading Adventist publications.
A story of truth, trauma, and transformation. In this episode, Suzette Amaya opens her heart to share her family's experience with colonization, the residential school system, and the Sixties Scoop and how faith and friendship brought healing.Listeners will be deeply moved by:Real accounts of systemic injustice faced by Indigenous families in CanadaThe power of Adventist community support in the Downtown EastsideA call to action for churches to become safe spaces of reconciliationHow Suzette's family overcame generational wounds to find faith and strengthLet this episode spark your journey toward empathy, understanding, and action.Subscribe, share, and leave a review to spread this vital message.Learn more or connect with us at oacvancouver.ca.
Last week we learned about the terrible final scenes of the great controversy. Satan, sin, and sinners will be finally destroyed. Then the earth will be re-created to be the home for God's people. Let's take a look at what life will be like in the earth
Has anyone done something really, really mean to you? Did you forgive them? Was it easy to do? Joseph's brothers had done something really, really mean to him. God helped Joseph not to be angry at his brothers. God helped Joseph to forgive them. Memory Ve
In our busy lives, it's important to take time in the quiet to listen to God's whispering voice.If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.orgConnect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.communitySermon video is available on YouTubeLive services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST at www.ForestLake.Church
Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, June 28, 2025.
The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 10:14–17. This passage tells us where we get our faith. And the only way to hear the word of Christ is to have a someone teach. And that person has beautiful feet!Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Today I have something a little different for you.Last year, I went to my 20th high school reunion. I attended a Seventh-day Adventist boarding school, and going back felt like stepping into another lifetime. If I'd thought about religious trauma before that experience, I've been thinking about it a lot more since.You'll hear me talk about that today, but what's different is that this episode is actually from a brand new podcast I co-host called Ask Me a Question.I created this podcast with my best friend—and high school sweetheart. Years after our time in church and school, we came out to each other as queer and have spent years supporting each other's growth and just enjoying being friends.Cedric came to me with the idea for this show because our story is unique, and we wanted a space to unpack what it was like to grow up inside a fundamentalist faith. Together, we revisit the questions that shaped and challenged our worldview, explore how we made sense of life after leaving the Adventist church, and share what it's been like to build a life rooted in curiosity, joy, and chosen family.I hope you enjoy this first episode of Ask Me a Question.Follow Ask Me a Question:Our WebsiteAMAQ InstagramLinks:Work with RandeFree Spirit Academy on Instagram
with Pastor Micheal Oxentenko
Last week we explored a little about what life will be like during the time of the millennium after Jesus comes again. This week we will learn what will happen as the millennium comes to an end.
London-bound plane carrying 242 people crashes after take-off in India (0:24) Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82 (2:55) Barbara - Is it prudent to go to the NEC in Palm Springs in light of the riots there? (8:57) Archbishop Gomez Calls For Day Of Prayer And Will Celebrate Mass Today For Peace And Unity (14:43) Jeanie - I love what you're doing but it is very political. You played a lot clips of Democratic Presidents but no Republicans. Patrick sees life as black and white. (19:48) Joe - Can you speak to the 7th day Adventist claim that the Catholic Church changed the day of rest. (27:22) Tom - We can't look at this with fear! We must live in the glory of Christ and the potential of martyrdom. (36:43) Terry - My friend doesn't see herself as a Protestant and just as a Christian. How do I explain it to her that she is outside of the Church and therefore a protestant? (40:10)
Kirsti shares her powerful journey from viewing God as distant to discovering His intimate love and presence within her. Her transformation reveals how understanding our identity in Christ brings freedom from both our own sins and the sins committed against us.• Growing up with divorced parents in an unconventional household filled with exotic animals• Feeling different from peers as the only Adventist in town• Experiencing distant father figures that shaped her perception of God• Losing her father suddenly during her freshman year of college• Tragically losing her sister to suicide while in college• Struggling in personal relationships due to seeking approval and worth• Finding healing through intentional forgiveness toward her stepfather• Discovering that Christ actually lives within believers• Learning that God's love isn't earned through performance• Experiencing transformation in parenting, relationships, and spiritual life• Reading Scripture with new eyes and understanding• Moving from religious obligation to genuine desire for GodIf you want to experience this freedom too, join our Bible studies at lovereality.org where you can learn about your identity in Christ and discover how His love transforms everything.
The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 10:5–13. Did you know that this passage clearly tells us exactly who will be saved? Are you one of the blessed ones? If not, how can you become saved?Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
You've been told to trust the experts. To eat more grains. To fear fat. But what if the very foundation of our nutrition guidelines was built not on science—but on religion, corporate funding, and government agendas? In this eye-opening solo episode, Nate Palmer breaks down the wild (and true) history behind the food pyramid. From enemas and yogurt colonics at Battle Creek Sanitarium, to Kellogg's anti-sex cereal crusade, to the billions that Big Food and Big Ag poured into shaping what you eat today—this episode is a masterclass in how we got here… and how to escape it. If you've ever wondered why the standard American diet is so broken, this is your moment of clarity. What You'll Learn: Why the food pyramid was never based on health—but on economics and politics The bizarre religious roots of our dietary guidelines (yes, cereal was invented to stop masturbation) How the USDA's dual mission created a massive conflict of interest The real reason fat was demonized—and who profited most from it How corporate donations to organizations like the American Heart Association shaped public perception What you can do today to eat against the pyramid and reclaim your health Resources & References: Procter & Gamble's $1.7M donation to the American Heart Association McGovern Committee Dietary Goals (1977) Sugar Research Foundation's funded studies to blame fat over sugar (1967) USDA Farm Subsidy Data (1995–2020, via EWG.org) Kellogg and Battle Creek Sanitarium archives Loma Linda University & Seventh-day Adventist dietary influence
You've been told to trust the experts. To eat more grains. To fear fat. But what if the very foundation of our nutrition guidelines was built not on science—but on religion, corporate funding, and government agendas? In this eye-opening solo episode, Nate Palmer breaks down the wild (and true) history behind the food pyramid. From enemas and yogurt colonics at Battle Creek Sanitarium, to Kellogg's anti-sex cereal crusade, to the billions that Big Food and Big Ag poured into shaping what you eat today—this episode is a masterclass in how we got here… and how to escape it. If you've ever wondered why the standard American diet is so broken, this is your moment of clarity. What You'll Learn: Why the food pyramid was never based on health—but on economics and politics The bizarre religious roots of our dietary guidelines (yes, cereal was invented to stop masturbation) How the USDA's dual mission created a massive conflict of interest The real reason fat was demonized—and who profited most from it How corporate donations to organizations like the American Heart Association shaped public perception What you can do today to eat against the pyramid and reclaim your health Resources & References: Procter & Gamble's $1.7M donation to the American Heart Association McGovern Committee Dietary Goals (1977) Sugar Research Foundation's funded studies to blame fat over sugar (1967) USDA Farm Subsidy Data (1995–2020, via EWG.org) Kellogg and Battle Creek Sanitarium archives Loma Linda University & Seventh-day Adventist dietary influence
The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 10:1–4. Did you know that the Bible actually states that the end of the law, including the Ten Commandments, has come? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist