What does it really mean to live a life of worship? Join Worship Project host Dayne Haberman as we explore how worship extends beyond music and church services into our everyday lives. In this episode, we unpack what it looks like to honour God in our work, through hardship, and how to cultivate a lifestyle that responds to His love in every moment.
Pastor Glenn Townend has just been re-elected as president of the South Pacific Division. In this candid conversation from the General Conference in St. Louis, he chats with Jarrod Stackelroth about leadership, mission, and where he believes God is leading next.
#RecordLive The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, is a dedicated Seventh-day Adventist. He was over at the General Conference Session in St Louis, and this episode features a pre-recorded interview with him and our correspondent Jarrod. How did PNG for Christ affect local communities? What's it like being an Adventist in politics? Join us live every Wednesday at 4pm or listen on our podcast, uploaded Friday mornings.
Too often people feel like they have to be perfect to go to church. But church was never meant to be a place for perfect people to gather. Today on Record Live, we’re talking with Pastor Toby Clare, who runs a community program called ‘Messy Church.’ Together, we will explore what it looks like to create a church culture where people can come and discover Jesus—just as they are.
Why does the Seventh-day Adventist Church meet together every five years? What happens and how do the elections work? The General Conference session starts at the end of next week. We talk with Dr Brad Kemp from Adventist Media, who is an experienced church administrator and knows a lot about the structure of the church, how election processes work and what we might be able to expect at this years GC Session. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST, podcast Friday mornings. Read more at: https://record....
In a world that is increasingly polarised and where a number of prominent international conflicts are raging, peace is needed more than ever. Join us this week to find some practical ways to get access to the peace that passes understanding. We talk about: Informing your emotions Cultivating gratitude in all things Writing as catharsis Finding community and support You can find 10 verses that will help you find peace in the June 21 issue of Adventist Record . Tune into Record Live at 4pm as we t...
Jesus said the kingdom belongs to those who become like children—but what does that look like? How do we grow and mature in our faith and as individuals while still maintaining childlikeness? Can mature faith and childlike faith co-exist?
Sometimes God places something on our heart that we don’t quite know what to do with. As a child, Krissie dreamed of becoming a missionary—but as she grew older, the path wasn’t clear. Doors didn’t open the way she expected, and she found herself working as a school teacher instead. Yet today, Krissie is living a life deeply rooted in mission. Join us on #RecordLive as we explore her journey of following God’s call, even when the odds seemed stacked against her. Catch us live at 4 pm (AEST) or l...
One might be forgiven for thinking that the answer to the question "is empathy a sin" is obvious. However, the publishing of recent books such as The Sin of Empathy and Toxic Empathy have seen Western society question whether empathy is actually doing more harm than good. We talk about what a Christian should do with empathy and how Jesus called us to live on this episode of #RecordLive . Wednesdays 4pm, Podcast Friday mornings. Full article: https://signsmag.com/2025/04/is-empathy-killing-the-w...
Did you ever wonder what happened to the children of red light district workers at night while they worked? Asian Aid is serving the marginalised in Cambodia by providing care for these vulnerable children. We speak with Bruna Tawake to find out more. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday mornings. Find out more at: https://www.asianaid.org.au/nightcare/ and https://www.asianaid.org.au/...
Does the Bible really hold the answers to our biggest questions about life, faith, and who Jesus is? This week on Record Live, we’re chatting with Josh Carnie—pastor and host of the "It’s All There" podcast. Josh is passionate about helping people discover answers in Scripture by going beyond traditional Bible study methods to tackle life’s toughest questions. #RecordLive Tune in live at 4pm Wednesday, or catch the podcast Friday morning.
EPISODE RELEASED EARLY BEFORE ELECTION! Church and politics is a risky subject. But today we're going there with the SPD's fearless legal representative Igor Radonjic. With an Australian election just around the corner, what principles should Christians think through before casting their vote? What is the landscape of religious freedom in Australia and the South Pacific? And how can we practise Christian principles in the ballot box? This is one conversation you don't want to miss. Join us for #...
Did you know the longest serving editor of Adventist Record was a woman, named Anna Hindson? Do you know when the letters section started letting people have contrary opinions? And why? You're about the find out. Adventist Record is a hungry beast, with deadlines rolling around week to week. In this episode we meet some of the editors that have made Record what it is today and some of the changes that have been made from those early days.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific (SPD) was established by mission minded people and printing and sharing their faith was a key part of that strategy. We join Dr Barry Oliver, former SPD president, as he takes us through some of that history and how Adventist Record has played a part. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday mornings.
"In my life, it’s often my own hubris that brings me into the desert place. And when confronted with the results of my own choices, sometimes all we can do is reach out to God." The Bible is filled with wilderness experiences, where characters find a moment of testing, growth or trial in the desert. But God promises to bring up springs in the desert. Our guest, Jesse Herford, associate editor of Signs of the Times magazine and pastor, reflects with us on the wilderness experiences of our lives, ...
In a world where trust in business, government and the media is diminishing, how can Christians cut through the noise and build meaningful connections? One answer is the power of authentic stories. Jarrod and Zanita discuss authenticity and how it changed Jarrod's life. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday mornings.
In this episode, we chat with Enno Mueller, News and Communication director for the Adventist Review, Adventism's flagship publication. The Adventist Review has a storied history—launched by James White in 1849, before the Seventh-day Adventist Church was organised. But why does the church need news, and why should you submit and share your own local church news with others? #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Podcast Friday mornings.
Prayer is one of those disciplines that is expected of a Christian. It is always the right answer for what we might need more of to get more spiritual. But Paul's injunction is to pray without stopping. Is it even possible? Or was he exaggerating? On this episode of #RecordLive we look at prayer in new and old ways and as always, we get practical. Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings.
Have you hear about Third Culture Kids? They grow up in a culture that is not their own, often in missionary families, leading to feelings of dislocation and isolation. In this episode we speak with a TCK about the experience, how it has shaped her identity and how she has navigated finding "home". #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Podcasts Friday mornings.
In a world of swipes and clicks, how do we connect with something greater? This episode unpacks how technology is reshaping faith—from prayer apps to online communities, AI-driven content, and the Holy Spirit in digital spaces. Is tech deepening our spiritual lives or just adding noise? Let’s explore. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Friday morning podcast. Digital discipleship: https://digitaldiscipleship.au/...
#RecordLive family, we're back for 2025. Many people approach the Bible as a step-by-step guide, but was it designed that way? We examine the purpose of the Bible, how to read it responsibly and how NOT to read it. We also explore the question of what to do when the Bible doesn't answer the questions you have or the scenarios modern life throws at you. Live Wednesdays 4pm, Podcast Friday mornings.
Last week, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr Darius Jankiewicz about the topic of ordination, and explored whether it was a biblical concept or not. Today, he will be joining us again to dive deeper into the topic of women's ordination specifically. We will look at biblical hermeneutics, headship theology, and tackle the interpretation of Bible verses often used for/against ordaining women. It's an episode NOT to be missed!
The issue of women's ordination has become a wedge issue in the Adventist Church, polarising communities and dividing "conservative' and "liberal" Adventists. Parties on either side will argue "YES!" or "NO!", but is there a third route we can take to understanding the issue? For the next two weeks, we will be joined by Dr Darius Jankiewicz, the South Pacific Division Field/Ministerial secretary, who has done decades of research in this area. This week, we will discuss the concept of ordination ...
On this episode, we've got a secret for you on how to finish the year well. Something that can help your mental health, your relationships and your spiritual life, this secret is better than making resolutions for the new year! You're not going to want to miss this conversation. OK enough mystery, we're actually talking about the important practice of gratitude and reflection. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4 AEDT, Friday morning podcast.
Songs are an important part of our faith. They provide a shared communal connection and inspiration. They encourage us and lift our hearts beyond the physical. Today we're going to talk about the songs that inspire us personally, especially the lyrics and meaning behind the songs. We'd love to hear from you as well. Share your favourite worship songs, hymns and choruses with us and why you love them. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEDT, Podcast Friday mornings....
Have you ever felt tired in your role at church? Have you ever felt like you’re the only one doing anything? Today, more than ever before, church members are experiencing burnout. We talk to Olivia Morton, regional youth and young adult leader, about how fostering a “relay race attitude” can help lighten the load and give back to others. Tune in to #RecordLive today at 4pm, or listen on our podcast from Friday morning.
Is your church friendly? Warm to visitors? Could it improve? Does it matter? These questions and more today on #RecordLive . Wednesdays 4pm, Friday morning Podcasts.
It can be intimidating to read the Bible, either in personal devotion time or to lead a small group. In this episode, our team grapple with a random passage to both get something uplifting for ourselves but also to model how one can approach the Bible and find ways to access its richness to uplift, teach, challenge and grow the individuals who are reading. There is also something to be said for approaching the Bible as a community, so this conversation will feature some of our community, Jarrod,...
Last year Adventist Record celebrated our 125th anniversary. In this episode, we are going to share the sermon from that Sabbath celebration as not all could attend. The emphasis on what God has done in our lives and the stories we tell is so important and a value that we believe in at Record and we're pleased to share some stories of God working through the pages of Record in people's lives. #RecordLive , Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings....
Christians like to outwardly reject secularism and "worldly" things. Yet sometimes our highest values aren't the ones we say we believe but the way we actually live. Have we inherited the mindset of the majority culture without even noticing? Are we living kingdom lives or are we closet secularists? Tune in to find out. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Friday morning podcast.
