Podcasts about Southern Adventist University

Brad Cauley, originally from South Carolina, is married to Nellie and father to Alexandra and Bradford, both students at Pine Tree Academy in Freeport, Maine. He holds a B.A. in Theology from Southern Adventist University, and an M.Div. and D.Min. from Andrews University. Brad is the author of Steps to a Vibrant Church and ReGenerate! A Strategy to Revitalize Seventh-day Adventist Churches. His upcoming book, In God I Trust? Examining Evidence for a Faith Relationship, will be published later this year. 

Brad Cauley, originally from South Carolina, is married to Nellie and father to Alexandra and Bradford, both students at Pine Tree Academy in Freeport, Maine. He holds a B.A. in Theology from Southern Adventist University, and an M.Div. and D.Min. from Andrews University. Brad is the author of Steps to a Vibrant Church and ReGenerate! A Strategy to Revitalize Seventh-day Adventist Churches. His upcoming book, In God I Trust? Examining Evidence for a Faith Relationship, will be published later this year. 

Jay McElroy was born and raised on a small farm in Cuba, AL, where he spent his childhood roaming the fields and woods surrounding his home. He attended Bass Memorial Academy in Lumberton, MS, graduating in 1984, and then pursued higher education at Southern Adventist University, where he earned his degree and married Stefanie in 1987. After college, he worked for two years before enrolling at the University of Alabama with Stefanie, where he earned an MBA alongside her. Following graduation, he moved back to Cuba, AL, with Stefanie, joining the family trucking business, where he remains today. Jay and Stefanie have two married sons, four grandchildren, and a fifth grandchild due soon. Growing up in the rural South laid the foundation for his love of the outdoors, which evolved into a passion for ultra-distance endurance events. He has completed three Ironman races, seven 100-mile races, and two 200-mile events, in addition to dozens of shorter-distance competitions. His passion for endurance sports began with a desire to improve his health and redirect the path he was on. In this conversation, Marty and Jay explore physical fitness as a core male strength. Jay emphasizes mental toughness over physical limits, sharing tales of frostbite and hallucinations, yet finding God's awe in nature. Despite a spinal fusion at 40, intestinal surgery, and melanoma, he thrives by staying active. Rest—8-8.5 hours nightly—and Sabbath renewal are vital, rooted in scriptures like Ecclesiastes 9 (“do it with all your might”). With a supportive wife, Jay urges men to set goals, push limits, and embrace trail running's spiritual rewards. His message: take the first step—whether a 5K or beyond—to unlock God-given potential, blending physical endurance with faith and resilience. Send Your Ask Marty Anything Question HereBlueprint for Men is a ministry that empowers husbands, fathers, and leaders to live like Jesus. Sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I have a new DiscoverIndieFilm Podcast for you! Nick Livanos wrote and directed the feature film “All the Wrong Ingredients” that was an official selection at Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2024, taking home the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Film - Comedy. Nick is based in Tennessee and this podcast was our second Zoom, as we also did a Zoom for his FILA 2024 Q&A. Nick took a very interesting path into filmmaking and hones his skills as both a filmmaker and an Associate Professor at Southern Adventist University. I'm pretty sure that we offered each other guest rooms if either of us is ever in the other's home town. It might be from the fact that we all went through lockdown together, but at this point I think that I'm a good Zoom or two away from considering someone a friend! IG- @nicklivanos https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/all-the-wrong-ingredients _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok

Ep 17 Founder Series Pt 2: A 20-Year Journey to Make Motion Preservation the New Standard in Spine, Scott Hodges, DO   In Part 2 of our Founder Series, co-hosts Courtney Schutze and Brady Riesgraf sit down with fellowship-trained, orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Scott Hodges. Well known by several titles, including Medical Director at 3Spine, co-inventor of MOTUS, and leading advocate for motion preservation in spine surgery, Dr. Hodges shares his behind-the-scenes journey to bringing motion preservation to the forefront of spine care. His enthralling story includes the more than 20-year process of bringing a novel spine implant to market- from initial sketch drawings and early prototypes to clinical trials in South Africa and the U.S.    Dr. Hodges' journey began at Southern Adventist University in his current hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, followed by medical school at Kansas City University, residency at Ohio University, and his fellowship in spine surgery at Loyola University Chicago School of Medicine. He went on to build a thriving surgical practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and it was here that the idea to improve upon the current standard of care for spine patients was formed and flourished.   Dissatisfied with the available technologies and long-term patient outcomes in spine, Dr. Hodges dedicated his career to creating a solution. With an aim for creating a better treatment for spine surgery patients, Dr. Hodges partnered with Dr. Craig Humphreys to co-develop MOTUS, the first total joint replacement for the lumbar spine. Their goal was to create an implant that restored function in the lumbar spine and the entire kinetic chain, without sacrificing the body's natural motion. With this new endeavor, Dr. Hodges shifted his focus entirely to bringing these solutions to patients, navigating the complex world of medical device development, and leading surgeon education for this novel approach to spine care.   In this episode, you'll learn: The road to innovation: What it takes to develop, refine, and clinically validate a motion-preserving device. What's next for spine surgery: How motion preservation, total joint replacement, facet replacements, and endoscopic techniques are shaping the future of spine care for patients struggling with chronic leg and/or back pain. The origins of MOTUS: How a simple concept became the first lumbar total joint replacement. Patient demand as a driver of care: How patient demand is driving new technologies to the forefront of surgical care. The importance of the kinetic chain: Why motion in all areas of the body is important and how the different joints in the body - knees, hips, ankles, and spine - work together to allow the body to properly function. Why training & education matter: How surgeon training and patient education play a pivotal role in the adoption and access of new technologies for spine care.   This episode, recorded between the 3Spine headquarters in Chattanooga, TN and the world-renowned MERI Lab in Memphis, takes you inside the decades-long journey of bringing a new spine device to market, from the first clinical cases in South Africa to FDA trials in the U.S. As a pioneer, innovator, teacher, and leader, Dr. Hodges shares his compelling story of how data, surgeon training, and patient demand for motion preserving devices are driving the future of spine surgery.   This episode is a must-watch for spine surgeons, medical innovators, and anyone interested in the future of spine surgery and the journey of bringing a new device to the market.   Missed Part 1? Watch our interview with Dr. Craig Humphreys for the full Founder Series!    Note: The MOTUS device is currently in the data collection phase of a US IDE FDA Trial and is not available for commercial use at the time of recording. To keep up with the progress of the trial, you can visit www.3Spine.com.   Learn more about Dr. Hodges:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hodges-b7b036122/   You can find The Spine Pod on all Podcast Streaming Platforms, including: YouTube:    / @thespinepod   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBzWfV... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/98f... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-th...   Follow The Spine Pod on Facebook to learn more about the latest episodes and happenings in the world of motion preservation: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?..⁠.   The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.  

Orlando Hernandez, Jr. is the Pastor of Group Life and Connect at Collegedale Adventist Church. He is married to Sonia and they have three grown children—Orlando III, Isaac, and Isabel.    Orlando and Sonia's two sons are both married, with one grandchild. Their daughter, Isabel, attends Southern Adventist University.    Beyond their spiritual bond, Orlando and his family share interests and hobbies, including fishing, backpacking, camping, baseball, football, and basketball, indulging in hammock naps, and embarking on cross-country drives.   Central to Orlando's life is his fervent commitment to guiding young people toward a personal relationship with Jesus. Echoing his passion, he often quotes, "Train youth to be thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other men's thoughts" (Education, pg. 17), emphasizing the importance of nurturing independent thought and spiritual growth in the younger generation. Orlando shares some of his upbringing and his heart to reach young people with the gospel and offers ways to for men to be present for their families.Here is Mike's page with his Declaration and Prayer to help you jump start your day. Marty mentioned the Father's Love Letter as resource to help us see God as our loving Father. You can see more here.And, the invitation is always open to joining our Daily Prayer Line that happens every weekday at 7 am ET, found here. Send Your Ask Marty Anything Question HereBlueprint for Men is a ministry that empowers husbands, fathers, and leaders to live like Jesus. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at here.

Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why don't physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes?This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency.After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan Nkana recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians.The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his master's of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University.In this episode, Ryan and Ethan explore the story of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, why doctors need support, the ups and downs of starting anything, and much more. Mentioned on the Show:* Rocky Mountain Physician Agency* Ethan Nkana (linkedin)* Join the Art of Paying Attention newsletter Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe

A BFA graduate of Southern Adventist University, Darcie Denton is a 25-year-old artist from the Chattanooga area who has had three solo shows and exhibited various works throughout the U.S. Her artwork revolves around themes of sacredness, memory, gratitude, and beauty, and she explores these through paint, print and other traditional media, as well as video documentation of her life experience. A part of the Passionfroot.co, Darcie shares her work and life to an online audience of over 80,000 followers. Her work is on the cover of the next issue of the Spectrum journal. https://www.darciedenton.com/about https://www.instagram.com/passionfroot.co/

Hot off the co-publication of our article with the Miami-Herald on 3ABN, its author, Alva James-Johnson, an award-winning journalist, talks behind the scenes on the story as well as how she become a reporter. We learn about her first publication for Insight magazine, her early work as a beat reporter, why she teaches at Southern Adventist University now, and why she thinks that seeking truth as an Adventist includes asking journalistic questions.

Recording on October 21, 2023, at Southern Adventist University for the NAD Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Conference, join Pastor Ivor Myers of the Living Manna Online SDA Church on this timely full-length presentation message on Christian nationalism both the authentic and the counterfeit.  

Andy Nash, an influential Adventist author, pastor, and professor at Southern Adventist University, is known for his insightful book "Saved: The Story of God & Us," which explores the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Annually, he organizes impactful trips to Israel, guiding participants of all ages through Jesus' historical paths, deepening their understanding and connection to their faith.

Andy Nash, an influential Adventist author, pastor, and professor at Southern Adventist University, is known for his insightful book "Saved: The Story of God & Us," which explores the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Annually, he organizes impactful trips to Israel, guiding participants of all ages through Jesus' historical paths, deepening their understanding and connection to their faith.

Andy Nash, an influential Adventist author, pastor, and professor at Southern Adventist University, is known for his insightful book "Saved: The Story of God & Us," which explores the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Annually, he organizes impactful trips to Israel, guiding participants of all ages through Jesus' historical paths, deepening their understanding and connection to their faith.

Andy Nash, an influential Adventist author, pastor, and professor at Southern Adventist University, is known for his insightful book "Saved: The Story of God & Us," which explores the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Annually, he organizes impactful trips to Israel, guiding participants of all ages through Jesus' historical paths, deepening their understanding and connection to their faith.

Andy Nash, an influential Adventist author, pastor, and professor at Southern Adventist University, is known for his insightful book "Saved: The Story of God & Us," which explores the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Annually, he organizes impactful trips to Israel, guiding participants of all ages through Jesus' historical paths, deepening their understanding and connection to their faith.

The latest episode of "The Beyond Her Grind" podcast, featuring the journey of travel nurse Naomi Leonard, is an inspiring conversation that will encourage any listener craving adventure and professional growth. Join us as we explore the world of nursing on the move, this episode delves deep into the complexities of balancing life as a healthcare professional, a first-generation Haitian American, and a traveler! Naomi is a 27-year-old nurse from Chicago, IL. She is one of 8 siblings from Haitian-born parents. Her alma mater is Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN where she studied nursing. Since 2020, she has been working as a travel nurse. In her free time, Naomi likes to hike, exercise, and roller skate. She loves traveling, reading, and watching Tubi movies. Currently, Naomi is working a travel nurse contract in Olympia, Washington. In this episode, we talk about:   Introducing Naomi as my sister and a travel nurse. The appeal of travel nursing: flexibility, recovery time, and exploration of the U.S. The mental and physical toll of nursing during COVID-19. Naomi's reflection on the experiences of being a first-generation child of immigrant parents The pros and cons of travel nursing  Naomi's experiences traveling around the USA  Connect with me and Naomi:  Beyond Her Grind Website  Beyond Her Grind Instagram  Esther Leonard LinkedIn Naomi Tiktok  Additional Resources:  Aya Healthcare

This is the second in a three-part series on Sex, Love, and Purity Culture. This episode focuses on the creation of purity culture as well as the history and political ideology behind it. Sofia, Ari, and Melodie are joined by Christina Cannon, who studied at Wycliffe Hall/ University of Oxford and graduated in 2023 in the Scholars Program at Southern Adventist University with a BA in History.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This begins a three-episode conversation about the history, theology, and personal impact of purity culture. Although rooted in socioreligious mores that pre-date the term, purity culture emerged in the 1990s as an evangelical Christian cultural movement. It continues to influence Seventh-day Adventist understandings of dating and marriage, sexual expression and gender identity as well as female modesty and male headship.This limited series, “Sex, Love, and Purity Culture,” introduces our next-gen video podcast called Youth Group which seeks “to look without prejudice at all sides of a subject, to evaluate the merits of diverse views, and to foster intellectual and cultural growth.” That is also a quote from the founding mission statement written on the opening page of the inaugural issue of a journal named Spectrum over fifty years ago. That commitment to creating community through conversation continues today with:Kendra Arsenault, who studied International Development & African American Studies at UCLA and earned an MDiv in Professional Chaplaincy from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. She has created several popular podcasts and works at Stanford University Medical Center.Ari Bates studied film at Southern Adventist University and is the Creative Director of Aberration Film Studios in Portland, Oregon.Sofia Lindgren graduated in 2023 with a BA in Business Administration from Pacific Union College. She is Spectrum's Office Manager.Melodie Roschman earned her PhD in English from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her dissertation is on “Identity, Counternarrative, and Community in Progressive Christian Women's Memoir.” She was editor of The Student Movement at Andrews University and graduated with a BA in English and Journalism in the J. N. Andrews Honors program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If all the wonders of God's creation show his attributes, what do rattlesnakes show? Paul and Todd interview Dr. Aaron Corbit of Southern Adventist University to learn all about these scary snakes and what they can tell us about creation and the fall. Dr. Corbit worked on rattlesnakes as part of his dissertation work and shares his insight into these fascinating creatures. Our Guest is Aaron Corbit of Southern Adventist University. His biography can be found here. https://www.southern.edu/people/acorbit View Publications by Aaron Corbit here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aaron-Corbit-2 Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Tune in on Monday, 11/13/22, for a rerun of The Doctor Whisperer Show featuring, Principal at Rocky Mountain Physician Agency , Ethan Nkana JD Mba. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why don't physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes? This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency. After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians. The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his master's of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University. https://rmpa.co/about-rmpa/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank⁠, for supporting the show! ⁠#businessofmedicine ⁠#valleybank --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedoctorwhisperer/message

Chad Grundy is the current Undertreasurer of the Carolina Conference, and he is a proud product of Seventh-day Adventist education. He attended Adventist schools from elementary to college, and graduated from Southern Adventist University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Chad was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and has lived in several foreign countries, including Thailand, Germany, and Japan. His brother, Marc, joined the family while they were living in California. It was in Japan that they lived on a naval base outside Yokohama, due to his dad's work with the Department of Defense. This has given Chad a love for travel and visiting new places. He has presented international ShareHim evangelistic series in the Philippines and Mexico City, as well as two homeland evangelistic series in the Carolina Conference. Chad's professional experience includes serving as an accountant at Highland Academy, as well as managing the Adventist Book Center in the Gulf States Conference. He also worked as an Assistant Treasurer for the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference before moving to the Carolina Conference in 2007 to serve as the Association Treasurer. Chad has been the Undertreasurer of the Carolina Conference since 2011. Chad has been married for over 25 years to Amy, a Registered Nurse, who was also his classmate in college. Together, they have three children: Ashley, who is an elementary teacher, and Allison and Chad Jr., who are currently students at Southern Adventist University. Aside from his work in finance, Chad also has a passion for technology and its potential use in ministry. He enjoys traveling to different churches within the Conference to speak and connect with the members, learning about their needs for support and growth.

Tune in on Monday, 5/15/23, for a brand new episode of The Doctor Whisperer Show featuring, Principal at Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, Ethan Nkana. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why don't physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes? This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency.After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians. The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his master's of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University. https://rmpa.co/about-rmpa/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to our new sponsor, SRA 831b Admin, for supporting the show! Click here to learn more: http://831b.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedoctorwhisperer/message

What do historians think about Confederate statues or street names honoring people with a racist past? Dr. Michael Campbell attended the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Historians (ASDAH) meeting at Southern Adventist University to sit down with fellow historians Dr. Joan Francis, Dr. Phil Warfield (abd), and Dr. Kevin Burton (abd) to react to a lecture by Dr. Eric Anderson on campus during ASDAH.Should we honor people with statues and street names who made racist comments?What is a positive way forward for Adventist institutions who have a similar past?What?Adventist Pilgrimage Podcast is a monthly podcast focusing on the academic side of Adventist history and hosted by historians Greg Howell and Michael Campbell. This podcast is a part of the Adventist History_Project.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast/Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistoryOur Other ShowsAdventist History Podcast (with Matthew J. Lucio)Adventist History Extra (Private Podcast for Our Supporters)The Ellen White Podcast (with Dr. Jud Lake(

Karah Thompson discusses local community building and peacemaking, centering on food and books. Karah Thompson has been the co-director (along with Dr. Lisa Clark Diller) of Adventist Peace Fellowship since 2019, but has served on the board for the last 5 years. Although she trained as a nurse at Southern Adventist University, where she met […]

Matthew and Greg sit down with Dr Jud Lake, professor at Southern Adventist University, to talk to him about his new podcast and welcome him to the podcasting family! The What: The Adventist History Project is a collection of resources designed to give people a working knowledge of Adventist history. Links: Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/ Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast/ Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistory Check Out Our Podcasts: Adventist Pilgrimage (with Dr. Michael Campbell and Dr. Greg Howell) Adventist History Extra Adventist History Podcast The Ellen White Podcast

Tune in on Monday, 12/5/22 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Doctor Whisperer Show featuring, Principal at Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, Ethan Nkana. Ethan returns from last week for a PART 2 of this episode! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ︎ ︎ABOUT OUR GUEST: Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why don't physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes? This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency. After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians. The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his master's of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ As always, thank you to our incredible sponsors, REVA Global MD and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show! #physician #businessofmedicine #medicalpodcast #healthcarepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedoctorwhisperer/message

Matthew and Greg sit down with Dr Jud Lake, professor at Southern Adventist University, to talk to him about his new podcast and welcome him to the podcasting family!The What:The Adventist History Project is a collection of resources designed to give people a working knowledge of Adventist history.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast/Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistoryCheck Out Our Podcasts: Adventist Pilgrimage (with Dr. Michael Campbell and Dr. Greg Howell) Adventist History Extra Adventist History Podcast The Ellen White Podcast

Tune in on Monday, 11/28/22 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Doctor Whisperer Show featuring, Principal at Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, Ethan Nkana. Learn more about Ethan and his work helping physicians negotiate their salaries here: https://rmpa.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ︎ABOUT OUR GUEST: Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why don't physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes? This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency. After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians. The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his master's of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ As always, thank you to our incredible sponsors, REVA Global MD and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show! #physician #businessofmedicine #medicalpodcast #healthcarepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedoctorwhisperer/message

Figuring out Life w/ Joseph Khabbaz   This week's powerful episode features the story of a man who left it all to follow God's call. I had the privilege of interviewing Pastor Joseph Khabbaz, VP for Spiritual Life at Southern Adventist University. He shares how God led him to abandon a lucrative career in accounting to pursue ministry in a foreign country. There's much to learn this week, so let's dive right in!   In this episode: What life is like living in Australia How to follow God's calling on your life Learn the difference between a career and a calling Why God gives directions without details   Support the channel: https://www.flowcode.com/page/samuelfrancis Visit our website: https://www.thenextdropoff.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en Check out our clothing brand: https://wearjesusis.com/ Email: thenextdropoff@gmail.com   Connect with Pastor Joseph: https://josephkhabbaz.com/   Thanks for listening and join us again!  

Summary: Jonathan DeWeber has felt called many times over his life — the calling to ministry, to Southern Adventist University, to student mission work. But from a young age, Jonathan struggled with fear. He tried to follow the call but his confidence was attacked. Jonathan's double-mindedness and depression translated into a mental fogginess. The threat of burnout was REAL. Finally, in the middle of the pandemic, he found hope in the message of the Love Reality ministry. Jonathan received God's goodness in pieces but the last thing to click? You don't have to be afraid. God's promises are now the cornerstones of Jonathan's life — and he lives unafraid, fully trusting in what God says about him.Keywords: Calling / Fear / Identity Crisis / Student Missionary / Depression / Seminary / Idaho / Secret Place / FaithfulnessExternal Resources:Facebook Group: Love Reality | Gospel Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3768526659826520

In this series we talk with pastors who are going against the grain by consciously taking action to incorporate health into their messaging and leadership of the church. Pastor Keenan West was born in Wilmington, Delaware but raised in Washington, D.C. He is currently the pastor of the South Nashville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Antioch, Tn. He has been married for almost 17 years to the lovely Jeneen West and they have three beautiful children.  Pastor West graduated from Southern Adventist University with a Bachelors in Theology and a minor in Biblical Languages. He also received his Masters in Pastoral Studies from Oakwood University. Pastor West has a passion for ministry and loves seeing people come into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode Pastor West explains why healthy living should be preached from the pulpit and encouraged as a lifestyle to those in the church. He talks about his transition to a plant based diet and how he integrates healthy living into in messages. He talks about the connection between stewardship of health and living out God's purpose. Pastor West shows biblical reference to support a diet rich in whole foods.  This episode will inspire you to see your fork as a ministry and a spiritual practice.

It can be hard balancing school and shooting your first feature film as a student filmmaker.  This week we talk with a panel of filmmakers live from the Sonscreen Film Festival, our sponsor, about how they were able to make their first features. The panel includes three former students and one current professor from Southern Adventist University.  In this episode, they share how their project was funded, what their biggest expense was, and how they've transitioned into full-time filmmaking. Listen to learn how these former students made their first feature film. Key Points:1:55 - After 95 (Production Company) Latest Production 4:24 - Michelle Noland Feature Filmmaker 5:42 - Nicholas Livanos Feature Filmmaker 8:46 - Sydney Tooley Feature Filmmaker12:14 - How they raised funds for their projects17:10 - Biggest Spend19:18 - Transitioning from student to full-time filmmaker 28:13 - Managing life & filmmaking 31:11 - Working with an international crew 35:15 - Favorite gear41:49 - Something going wrong 53:42 - Other jobs to pay bills55:17 - Future plans with filmmaking58:55 - Merging music & filmmaking 59:48 - Where to watch the panels' projects61:42 -  What would you do over again LinksMichelle Noland Film Voices Rising Jared JamisonMichelle NolandSchool of Visual Art & Design at Southern Adventist UniversitySydney TooleyConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources

Finishing up the Passion Week of Jesus we divide into the absolute historical certainty of the cross!  Pastor Vinnie and Jon deeply explore both consensuses of modern scholars as well as the political and theological reasons as to why we can be certain that the historical Jesus really died on the cross for us.  This is perhaps one of our most in-depth episodes this season so far this season and you will be thrilled with the certainty that Jesus finished the passion week dying for our sins.  Full Show Notes @ WWW.SimplyVinnie.Com/Certainty_Of_The_Cross Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025

  Just in time for Easter week we present the passion week of Jesus! Jon and Vinnie get deep into the historical Jesus and his last week before his crucifixion. Jesus in the passion week marched in to Jerusalem with the populace declaring him King, but he refused to be crowned. Learn the lesson of fig tree in the last week of Jesus's life. The fig tree, and the people, and the supper, all declare His truest passion for you!  Full Show Notes @ simplyvinnie.com/Passion Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025

You will want to listen to this conversation with Natalie, a young newlywed, who has struggled with a rare diagnosis, but her joy shines so much brighter than all the weeds.  Natalie Lilly graduated from Southern Adventist University in 2021, earning her bachelor's degree in Public Relations. Natalie loves speaking publicly to young people and women, encouraging them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, despite whatever challenges they're facing. She is currently working in Communication in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She and her husband Devin love to travel together when they're not hanging at home with their cat Stella.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Send us an email: joy@carolinasda.org and visit our website: www.joyintheweeds.org

Today on the show we're joined by Seth Shaffer of Red Clay Farm, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Red Clay Farm is a 24.5 acre farm dedicated to certified organic farming methods and growing without any traces of GMO seeds. Their crops rotate with luscious strawberries, lovely arugula, mixed salad greens, kale, lettuce, broccoli, swiss chard, potatoes, green beans, a variety of organic micro-greens and more. Join us to learn more about Seth's journey to becoming a farmer! You'll hear:    How Seth got interested in agriculture 1:37 What the current setup of Red Clay Farm looks like 12:00 How the grains on Red Clay Farm are cultivated 17:54 What is happening with their sorghum production 20:41 Why sorghum syrup fell out of favor 22:58 How Red Clay Farm sells their grains 30:54 What kind of education services Seth offers 34:35  How Seth manages his time between teaching and farming 42:03 What Red Clay Farm is doing with turmeric and ginger 45:05 What Seth's advice for someone thinking about getting into agriculture is 53:41    About the Guest   Seth Shaffer is a farmer from Southeast TN where he and his family own and operate Red Clay Farm, a certified organic farm.  Seth obtained his master's degree from Green Mountain College in Sustainable Food Systems. For the past 7 years he has taught the Sustainable Agriculture class at Southern Adventist University.   Resources Website: https://www.facebook.com/Red-Clay-Farm-152851461506253/

In this conversation with Allocations team members, Deja Tate, Bryana Kitchen, and Rachael Bickford, they talk about how companies design, implement, and support remote work tools.Today, you'll hear about: Configuring SlackBuilding company cultureDealing with all the noiseUsing the User Groups featureGetting the team's advice for companies using SlackDeja is a Senior IT Admin Specialist at Allocations. Deja holds an Associate's Degree in Computer Science Information Technology from Year Up.Bryana is a Software Engineer at Allocations. Her passion for finding workflow efficiencies and human-centered solutions allows her to thrive in collaborative environments. Bryana holds a Degree in Psychology from Southern Adventist University, Office Management from Chattanooga State Community College, Business Management from Belhaven University, and a Certificate of Training in Full Stack JavaScript from Alchemy Code Lab.Rachael is the Director of Communications at Allocations. Episode Outline[00:53] The principles that Deja thinks about when evaluating and configuring internal tools[02:11] Configuring Slack[04:16] Bryana as Chief Slack Trainer[05:18] Building a company culture with Rachael[09:52] Advice to companies using Slack[13:14] Controlling and balancing the noise[17:57] User Groups[19:52] Notifications[21:34] Advice for companies thinking about implementing Slack[24:37] Q&A[24:57] Drawing boundaries on Slack[30:01] Reminding yourself to check other Slack channels[34:01] Slack vs Teams[36:49] Rules of the road on Slack[41:54] Slack tips and tricksConnect with Deja, Bryana, and Rachael Deja's LinkedInBryana's LinkedInRachael's LinkedInWebsiteConnect with AllocationsWebsiteLinkedIn (Allocations)Twitter (Allocations)Facebook (Allocations)LinkedIn (Kendra Kinnison)

How did Jesus keep spiritual with all the stress and temptations that were placed on him? Jesus remained perfectly balanced in his very own spirituality that nothing nor no one could touch. How did Jesus keep it all together? Were Shema and Shabbat his secret weapons?  What does Shema or Shabbat even mean at the time of Jesus? Why did Jesus do the Shema? Why did Jesus practice Shabbat? What did these practices mean at the time of Jesus and how did they help Jesus stay in tune with His Father in Heaven?  In this episode pay attention. and learn how you can be more like Jesus.  Full Show Notes @ simplyvinnie.com/Shema Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025

My guest today is my niece!  Sarah Cole joins me to discuss conflict and how we can make dealing with conflict a little less difficult.In Episode 16, I shared strategies for approaching and managing conflict based off the Thomas-Kilmann Model of Conflict Management.  After listening to this episode, Sarah reached out to me and asked me several questions including, how can someone who is a hardcore accommodator learn to be more assertive?  And what are the differences between a peacekeeper and a peace maker?Sarah and I exchanged a few messages and then I said, Hey!  Would you come on the podcast and we can have a conversation about all this?!?She said a quick yes, before she “chickened out” and here we are!Sarah is studying Social Work at Southern Adventist University in Tennessee.  She loves people and animals and engaging in interesting conversations.  Sarah, thanks for coming on the podcast and for the fantastic reflections you share.  I love the metaphors you introduced me to and am grateful to be able to share them with others! www.makelifelessdifficult.com

Have you ever thought of Jesus as outrageous? There is a reason they said he spoke as one with authority and not like the teachers of the law. He was unconventional, provocative, and a master of the art of storytelling.  Join pastor Vinnie and Jon as they dive into the outrageousness of Jesus, the stories he told, and the way he said hidden things to say direct messages.  Come learn the outrageous side of Jesus.  Full Show Notes @ simplyvinnie.com/Outrageous Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025

It is the final breakdown of their analysis of the Sermon On The Mount Vinnie & Jon focus on virtue. Jesus is calling us to live but His ethics He roles out on the mount and not the ethics of false religions and phony righteousness.   In this episode, we will explore what it means to judge someone and what is the cost of judging people? We will lookup to Heaven and ask hard questions about how we use money and why? We will again return to core principles and come full circle to understand being poor in spirit is to be ready to be rich in Jesus.  Full show notes @ www.simplyvinnie.com/virtue  Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025  

My guest today is Dr. Lisa Clark Diller.  Lisa is an historian of the early modern world and the chair of the History Department at Southern Adventist University.  Lisa is passionate about teaching because she believes that education expands the heart and mind and helps people better become who they were created to be.  It gives them the tools and perspectives and dispositions to be agents of change in their spheres of influence.Lisa is active in her community, a leader in her church, and enjoys traveling and many other outdoor activities.Lisa & first met in college, but got to know each other much better later in life when we lived in the same city.  I have long quote Lisa when I talk about taking risks, pushing back against perfection, giving ourselves space to explore and be beginners.  Lisa's encouragement of, "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing poorly," has deeply impacted me and helped move me away from the paralyzing fear of perfection (or rather imperfection!).  During our conversation, I also discover my word for 2022: Imperfect!  May we each go forth boldly into the world with love, kindness, and with the embrace of imperfection!Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn.www.makelifelessdifficult.com 

Pastor Vinnie and Jon continue their three-part series on the Sermon On The Mount. The Sermon On The Mount is not only the most popular sermon Jesus preached it is also one of the most hard-hitting. And in this episode, we get deep into come of the convictions Jesus is looking to provoke in this sermon.  Jesus is not pulling any punches in this sermon. He wants us to see that high calling He alone can raise us up to embrace. When we grasp what Jesus is saying in this part of the sermon we are forever changed!  About Vinnie & Jon: Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a decorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025    

In this episode, we introduce the Sermon On The Mount. In the first part of a three-part series on the Sermon On The Mount, we set the stage for the context of the whole sermon and then start breaking down the deep meaning of each of the Beatitudes. We explore why what Jesus was saying in the Beatitudes was so controversial. Find out how the Beatitudes can help us love God and each other better. As we study the wonder of the beauty of these words of Jesus we are awakened to the deeper and marvelous possibilities for the Church and how we could change the world together!    FULL SHOW NOTES @ SimplyVinnie.com/Beatitudes  About Vinnie & Jon: Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a decorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025    

Do you like a good secret? Shhh... spread the word, this secret must be told! You will be amazed as Pastor Vinnie and Jon unlock, the great secret of Jesus and the Temple. It doesn't need to be a secret, it is right there in the overall narrative of the Bible. Join us and listen! What do Jesus, The Temple, Eden, and the Synagogue all have to do with each other? A lot more than you might think! Jesus is the Temple. Jesus is the teaching of the Synagogue. Jesus is the reason for Eden. Come, and listen to this wonderful teaching about how Jesus is better, more complete, and the fulfillment of the Temple and the Synagogue!  FULL SHOW NOTES @ SimplyVinnie.com/Secret_Temple About Vinnie & Jon: Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a decorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025    

In our last episode, A Better Way - Part 1, we learned of the strong connection between Adventism and the Abolitionist movement. So it's no surprise that after the American Civil War, Adventist churches were some of the very first to integrate.   But by the 1920s, the landscape of the Adventist church was extremely segregated. The General Conference had separate cafeterias for white and black employees; Black Adventist leadership was regularly denied seats at the table where important decisions were being made; and it wasn't until 1965 that Southern Adventist University officially desegregated - ten years after Brown vs. Board of Education, and five years after six-year-old Ruby Bridges marched with police protection into an all-white school, signaling the beginning of desegregation in public schools.   How did we get from abolition to segregation?     Guests: Dr. Calvin B. Rock, Claudia Allen, Pedrito Maynard-Reid, Kevin Burton, and Michael Campbell

In our final segment on the ministry of Jesus in Galilee, we are going to zero in on the power of Jesus and when and why He uses it. We will take a look at two interlinking stories and see the majestic nature of His divine timing.  Do you ever wonder why God sometimes seems to wait until that last minute to show His power? He has reasons. Our lives are way more interlinking than we likely notice. In this story, we see the power of Jesus fully unleashed in Galilee and are left spellbound by the protection on its timing.  FULL SHOW NOTES @ WWW.SIMPLYVINNIE.COM/POWERINGALILEE About Vinnie & Jon: Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a decorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025    

In this episode, we continue with part two of a three-part focus on the ministry of Jesus in his home region of Galilee. Jesus comes face to face with the storms of ministry. He must contend with the fear of his closest followers and directly get called out by a horde of demons! Learn how to face your life's greatest problems by engaging with Jesus and how he took on these attacks on his ministry during his time in Galilee! Show Notes with maps and images @ WWW.Simplyvinnie.com/stormy_stories About Vinnie & Jon: Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a decorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025      

  In this episode, we start a three-part focus on the ministry of Jesus in his home region of Galilee. We are going to be exploring the great miracles and events of Jesus on his own home turf. This amazing region boast of the great miracles and teaching of Jesus so buckle up and let's get amazed.  Jesus did not just come out of no place. So far we have studied the politics of this time, the issues surrounding his family and birth, and prophecies. We have discussed the rabbinical school system he grew up in, and now we will full three full episodes on the maturity of his ministry that bloomed at the height in his home region of Galilee. Galilee is the location of the greatest miracles, the clearest teachings, and the formation and faith-building of all the disciples of Jesus. And it all starts here in this episode in the home synagogue of Jesus in Nazareth!  Full show notes at www.simplyvinnie.com/Galilee About Vinnie & Jon: Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a decorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025      

  What is the truth about the Birth of Jesus? What is it that your pastor never has time to preach about at Christmas? In this episode, we are exploring the historical facts surrounding the Advent of the Savior to the world. There is nothing more foundational about the historical Jesus than to understand Second Temple marriage ceremonies, Jewish family structures, and the culture surrounding the arrival of Jesus into this world in order that we might be saved.  About Vinnie & Jon: Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a decorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ  About Seasons Two: While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | TikTok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission from the following sources:  purple-planet.com  soundstripe.com Additional featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025