Adventist Embarrassment

Adventist Embarrassment

Stories of Adventists feeling socially self-conscious. * "The Fumble" - When Aren was new to Adventism, he did something after school one day that he's never gotten over. Which leads to another question: what about the person he did it to? (7 minutes) * "Adventist Embarrassment" - A collection of embarrassing stories, from school to church to children's choir, and how each person decided to respond in their moment of shame. (22 minutes) To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com [http://adventiststories.buzzsprout.com/], or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories [https://www.instagram.com/adventiststories/]. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions [https://www.sessions.blue/], Stellwagon Symphonette [https://www.stellsounds.com/], the Pacific Union Conference [https://www.adventistfaith.com/], and Growing Young Leaders [https://www.instagram.com/growingyoungleaders]. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

Dear Church

Stories of younger generations speaking directly to the Adventist Church. * "Dreams and Hopes" - Last year Pastor Aren tried something new, unsure of how it'd go. What resulted were some of the most insightful and profound words he'd ever heard from Gen Z teenagers. (7 minutes) * "Dear Church" - Carla became a record setting athlete in both academy and college. She continued to excel as an adult, until one tragic night changed everything. The story of one of Adventism's greatest competitors discovering how strong she and her community truly are. (29 minutes) Warning: Today's episode includes description of a violent act, starting at the 21:13 mark. Carla describes the moment she was the victim of a drive-by shooting. Take caution in deciding whether to listen. You can find more episodes of Dear Church [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://seccyouth.com/dearchurch/&ved=2ahUKEwjj4ZShu_aUAxW8DkQIHbNXFEEQFnoECB4QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1fY_3oJ1CVkLuNRtVkGIJS] on both Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-church/id1753777448] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/02bVC7TnYO6cWQ4Y5tKDcP?si=2EB8NaIwR6SXbjQvyhavVA]. To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com [http://adventiststories.buzzsprout.com/], or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories [https://www.instagram.com/adventiststories/]. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions [https://www.sessions.blue/], Stellwagon Symphonette [https://www.stellsounds.com/], the Pacific Union Conference [https://www.adventistfaith.com/], and Growing Young Leaders [https://www.instagram.com/growingyoungleaders]. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

Back To School

Stories from the school year, told by those who know it best. * "Keep in Step" - Se Bin began the school year the same way as always: decorating her classroom. But an accident caught on camera made the start to this year anything but normal. (7 minutes) * "Back to School" - A lot can happen in a school year. We sit down with some of the experts to hear their favorite moments, what they've learned, and how they've changed over the past ten months. (23 minutes) Photos from our classroom interviews will be posted on our Instagram page [https://www.instagram.com/adventiststories/]. To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com [http://adventiststories.buzzsprout.com/], or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories [https://www.instagram.com/adventiststories/]. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions [https://www.sessions.blue/], Stellwagon Symphonette [https://www.stellsounds.com/], the Pacific Union Conference [https://www.adventistfaith.com/], and Growing Young Leaders [https://www.instagram.com/growingyoungleaders]. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

In Bloom

Stories of Adventist women changing the outcome. * "Over Under" - When he was in college, Adam and his friends came up with an idea for a tournament that was never going to happen. Now, as a professional, Adam decided to give it a try. (9 minutes) * "In Bloom" - The experience of teenage girls in the Adventist Church varies widely. To some, it's something that deserves a fresh start. The story of one teen girl who became a leader that wanted to create a new opportunity--and the team who eagerly surrounded her. (30 minutes) To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com [http://adventiststories.buzzsprout.com/], or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories [https://www.instagram.com/adventiststories/]. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions [https://www.sessions.blue/], Stellwagon Symphonette [https://www.stellsounds.com/], the Pacific Union Conference [https://www.adventistfaith.com/], and Growing Young Leaders [https://www.instagram.com/growingyoungleaders]. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

Believe The Promise

Stories of Adventist endurance in the great outdoors. * "Winning Streak" - Krista was a nurse with two young children who felt like her life was on fire. On December 31, 2019, she decided to do something about it. What resulted was not what she expected. (7 minutes) * "Believe The Promise" - After two decades as an Adventist, including 13 years as a pastor, there was one church tradition Aren had still never tried. Then came 2024. He takes us along for a week unlike any he's ever experienced. (31 minutes) To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com [http://adventiststories.buzzsprout.com/], or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories [https://www.instagram.com/adventiststories/]. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions [https://www.sessions.blue/], Stellwagon Symphonette [https://www.stellsounds.com/], the Pacific Union Conference [https://www.adventistfaith.com/], and Growing Young Leaders [https://www.instagram.com/growingyoungleaders]. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.