Can justice be practised without faith? In this episode, we explore that question through the lens of a new book launched at Avondale University Church— Practising Justice by Nathan Brown. Plus, we follow a 250-kilometre fundraising run, look at child safety commitments across the South Pacific, and check in with global headlines on domestic violence and mental health research. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:25 I Run for My Mom raises awareness in Romania 01:08 Llama antibodies and schizophrenia...
Aug 01, 2025•11 min•Ep. 53
Papua New Guinea’s rapid church growth is reshaping leadership representation in the South Pacific. In this episode, we explain what the SPD Executive Committee is and why PNG now has more seats. Plus, hear about the SPD’s new associate leaders, a message from the GC president, and global headlines—from a community-focused café in Texas to a study on how pets support brain health. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:30 New café connects with Texas community 01:08 How pets support brain health 02:11 S...
Jul 24, 2025•9 min•Ep. 52
This week at the GC Session, new leaders were elected to guide the global Seventh-day Adventist Church, including the reappointment of the South Pacific Division (SPD) leadership team. The SPD’s video report highlighted mission initiatives across the region, while South Pacific performers and delegates brought colour and vibrancy to the event. We also cover a US$100,000 donation to tornado relief in St Louis, awards for women in ministry, and an appearance by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guin...
Jul 11, 2025•8 min•Ep. 51
The global Adventist Church has a new leader. Pastor Erton Köhler, the first South American to serve as General Conference president, was elected this weekend at the GC Session in St Louis. In this special episode, we break down who he is, what he’s said so far and what to expect from his leadership. Plus, hear reflections from South Pacific Division president Pastor Glenn Townend and highlights from Köhler’s first press conference. Useful links: ℹ️ Read the article ℹ️ Watch the press conference...
Jul 05, 2025•6 min•Ep. 50
The 62nd General Conference Session is about to kick off in the United States. Our editor Jarrod Stackelroth is on the ground and gives us a preview of what’s to come. We also check in with Ashley Jankiewicz at NAC Big Camp, and share the story of an Adventist cookbook named “Best in the World.” 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:22 Adventist cookbook "Best in the World" 01:15 Report from NAC Big Camp 02:36 62nd General Conference Session preview 04:44 Closing Host: Juliana Muniz Correspondents: Ash...
Jul 04, 2025•5 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, we explore why Adventist Record is teaching Adventists to write, with highlights from recent storytelling workshops held in Papua New Guinea. We also celebrate five residents aged 101 and over at Adventist Aged Care Wahroonga, hear how a PNG church became officially organised after 27 years, learn about a new Adventist radio station reaching the Navajo Nation in the US, and discover what recent research says about how much sleep is too much. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:30 Adv...
Jun 26, 2025•7 min•Ep. 48
The children’s series The Rescue is back with a brand new season—using puppets, animation and music to introduce Jesus to kids with no church background. We take a look at the heart behind the series, why it matters, and how it’s reaching today’s digital generation. This episode also features a story about an Aussie Adventist who earned a King’s Birthday Honour and celebrates Sanitarium topping Australia’s trust rankings once again. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:30 The largest Dorcas rally 01:0...
Jun 19, 2025•6 min•Ep. 47
What does the Bible say about life beyond Earth? In this episode we take you inside the South Pacific Division’s Faith and Science Conference, where church leaders, educators and scientists explored cosmology, deception, and the limits of our understanding. You’ll also hear how the Adventist Church in Australia is reaffirming its commitment to child safety—and what leaders are asking of every local church and school board. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:26 Handmade Cards Spread Love in the Phili...
Jun 04, 2025•11 min•Ep. 46
Adventists joined flood-affected communities in NSW to provide practical help and emotional support after some of the worst flooding since 1984. We also talk about a national education conference held in Adelaide and the opening of the first Adventist church in a remote Papua New Guinean village. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:31 The science of forgiveness: brain benefits revealed 01:15 Empowering women with Mechanics 101 02:20 Adventist Education leaders gather in Adelaide 03:06 First Adventist...
May 29, 2025•8 min•Ep. 45
A 12-week discipleship program called Catalyst is helping participants discover their gifts and deepen their faith—leading four recent graduates to choose rebaptism. We also cover a new PhD program launched by Pacific Adventist University and a volunteer group rebuilding classrooms in Vanuatu. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:31 New president for Oakwood University 01:07 The benefits of poetry 02:10 Rebuilding classrooms in Vanuatu 02:56 New PhD program at PAU 03:35 Rebaptisms a highlight of Catal...
May 22, 2025•7 min•Ep. 44
Yes, there’s a Pathfinder honour for haystacks—and that’s just one of six new honours just released across Australia. In this episode, we find out what’s behind the new additions and what’s coming next. Plus: A youth worship event in Sydney turned into something bigger than expected, and ADRA’s “School on Wheels” is bringing education to marginalised communities in Serbia. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:24 What’s making headlines 01:40 Youth worship event in Sydney 03:46 New Pathfinder honours 0...
May 15, 2025•7 min•Ep. 43
This year's Health Week is about to start with the theme “Breaking Chains,” also addressing freedom from addiction. We also look at a major finance system upgrade rolling out across Australia and New Zealand, and a week-long evangelism program in Papua New Guinea that celebrated 14 baptisms and drew strong community interest. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:33 Zero maternal deaths in Ghana 01:18 Supporting deaf mental health in Bangladesh 01:54 Adventist Health Week: Free from addictions 02:46 Ne...
May 07, 2025•5 min•Ep. 42
The story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is now available to stream across Australia and New Zealand. In this episode, we explore how The Hopeful is bringing Adventist history to mainstream platforms—and what that means for mission. Plus: Avondale secures its university status through 2032, and Fiji sends missionaries to Indonesia and Timor Leste for the very first time. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:28 Updates 01:10 Global church headlines 02:06 From screen to stream 03:08 Avondale Univer...
Apr 30, 2025•5 min•Ep. 41
Eating healthy might actually save you money—up to 20 per cent, according to a new initiative by a team of Adventist health professionals. In this episode, we look at how the FoodSAVE program is equipping churches to help their communities eat well on a budget. Plus: Why Adventist leaders in Australia are urging the government to be more generous with foreign aid—and what it means for ADRA’s global mission. Also in headlines: new shoes for students in the US, and a world-first artificial heart t...
Apr 10, 2025•12 min•Ep. 40
Big changes are coming to Adventist Review , we had a chance to sit down with AR's news editor to find out what’s ahead for the Church’s most historic publications. Plus: A new women’s devotional launches in Australia, the SPD opens an exhibit of rare Bibles and ELIA Wellness gets ready for its 2025 summit. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:31 Adventist church in the metaverse 01:06 An orange a day keeps the psychologist away? 02:16 Adventist Review brand changes 06:14 New Women's Devotional 06:50 ...
Apr 03, 2025•9 min•Ep. 39
Adventists want to build trust online—and more than 100 digital missionaries from around the South Pacific gathered on the Gold Coast to learn how. In this episode, we take you inside the 2025 Digital Discipleship Conference. Plus: Hundreds of young people hit the streets for Global Youth Day, and we hear the story of 275 baptisms at a prison in Zimbabwe. 00:00 Welcome to Record Rep 00:30 Baptisms in Zimbabwe 01:13 Dietary fibre and blood pressure 02:14 Building trust in an AI-saturated world 04...
Mar 26, 2025•7 min•Ep. 38
Former Avondale vice-chancellor Kerri-Lee Krause is stepping into a national role in Australia’s higher education sector. In this episode, we explore what her new position means. Plus, Fulton Adventist University College is expanding its academic offerings, including a new media program and research journal, and new research challenges the idea that it takes just 21 days to form a habit.
Mar 13, 2025•6 min•Ep. 37
Why is a 100-year-old car on a road trip across Australia? In this episode, we explore the Right Around Australia initiative and how Bubsie is reviving the legacy of Adventist mission. Plus: an SPD-wide conference reaffirms the role of women in ministry, a new study reveals how different sedentary activities impact brain health, and an Adventist family stuns judges on Croatia’s Got Talent. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:33 Adventist pastor shines on Croatia's Got Talent 01:24 Preventing dementia...
Mar 05, 2025•8 min•Ep. 36
A new children’s Sabbath School curriculum is set to launch in 2025, aiming to revitalise family worship and deepen kids’ connections with Jesus. In this episode, we explore how Alive in Jesus plans to make an impact. Plus, we share details about the upcoming Digital Discipleship Conference and the latest trends in faith among Gen Z. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:55 Heartwarming Community Support 01:37 Gen Z and Changing Religious Trends 02:25 New Children's Sabbath School Curriculum 04:50 Digi...
Dec 18, 2024•7 min•Ep. 35
Why has Sanitarium’s peanut butter disappeared from shelves after more than 125 years? And Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister shares his gratitude for Australian missionaries. Also, a global milestone: Adventist churches are being planted faster than ever before. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:31 Church Growth Milestone 01:21 Homelessness Mortality Rates in Australia 02:05 Papua New Guinea’s PM Thanks Australian Missionaries 04:34 Sanitarium Peanut Butter Discontinued 05:28 Closing Hosts: Juliana...
Dec 11, 2024•6 min•Ep. 34
Papua New Guinea marks 60 years of Adventist Aviation, highlighting decades of service and dedication. Meanwhile, Pacific Adventist University breaks ground on a 2000-seat auditorium, a project five years in the making, which is set to transform its campus. Plus, a diverse group of discipleship graduates complete the immersive Catalyst program, equipping them to build genuine community and live out their faith. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:33 Record-Breaking Pathfinder Scarf in South America 0...
Nov 27, 2024•6 min•Ep. 33
SPD leaders headed to Thailand for their year-end meetings—but it wasn’t just business as usual. In this episode, we reveal what took them to the front lines of mission and how it’s reshaping their strategy. Plus, a remote tribe in PNG welcomed the Adventist Church with its first baptisms, and a young soccer player made headlines for choosing faith over football. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:33 Faith Over Football: Sylvain Wollner's Story 01:32 Health Benefits of Nuts 02:37 Historic Milestone ...
Nov 21, 2024•12 min•Ep. 32
As mission offerings continue to decline, the SPD is turning to an idea from Adventist pioneers to inspire a new wave of support. In this episode, we explore how “Sister Betsy” could help revive mission giving today. Plus, Avondale students step up to raise awareness for homelessness, and the Australian government proposes new social media regulations for teens. ADRA Blacktown: https://adrablacktown.com.au/ Sister Betsy: https://stewardship.adventistchurch.com/sister-betsy/ 00:00 Introduction an...
Nov 13, 2024•9 min•Ep. 31
ADRA and Adventist Aviation recently celebrated significant milestones, reflecting decades of dedication to mission. In this episode, we discuss these celebrations and hear from leaders involved in both ministries. Also: a baptism ceremony in Namibia had an unexpected guest in the water, and Egypt has achieved a major global health milestone. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:25 Crocodile Encounter During Baptism 01:05 Egypt Certified Malaria-Free 01:44 Celebrating 60 Years of Adventist Aviation 04...
Nov 07, 2024•7 min•Ep. 30
This week's Record Wrap highlights record growth and losses in church membership, the appointment of Pacific Adventist University's vice-chancellor as president of the new Pacific Academy of Sciences, and a service trip by Mountain View Adventist College students to Fiji, where they supported community projects and participated in a week of prayer. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:41 Making Headlines 02:20 Church Growth and Challenges 03:56 President of the Pacific Academy of Sciences named 04:55 ...
Oct 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of Record Wrap, the Adventist Church’s Annual Council sets the strategic plan for the next five years, focusing on mission and growth. Meanwhile, the 10,000 Toes campaign celebrates seven years of fighting diabetes in the Pacific, with grassroot ambassadors having significant impact across multiple regions. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:29 ADRA's New Cashew Venture 01:22 Benefits of Outdoor Time 02:08 Annual Council Meeting Highlights 03:26 10,000 Toes Campaign Against Diabetes ...
Oct 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 28
In this week’s episode of Record Wrap we hear how FaithFM's Strongman Challenge drew a large crowd at the Henty Machinery Field Days, helping pastors and church members engage with fairgoers, while the King and Queen of Tonga visited the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference (GC) and Loma Linda University in the US, strengthening ties between the Tongan royal family and the Adventist Church. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:30 Deaf Ministry Conference in Venezuela 01:25 Impact of COVID-19 on Ad...
Oct 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 27
This week, we celebrate two significant achievements for the Adventist Church in the South Pacific. Adventist Media’s video for Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired received the Giving Campaign of the Year award at the Christian Media and Arts Australia conference. Meanwhile, the Adventist Heritage Centre in Cooranbong earned the prestigious accreditation of a "centre of excellence", marking it as one of only two such institutions in the worldwide Church. 🎬 Watch Christian Serv...
Oct 08, 2024•7 min•Ep. 26
This month the Church in the South Pacific is celebrating Adventist Heritage. In this episode we look at some of the events happening throughout October, including the premiere of an Adventist film in cinemas across six countries of the SPD. 🎧 Listen to the daily devotionals: https://adventistheritagedailydevotional.transistor.fm/ 🎬 Find your closest cinema: https://www.thehopefulmovie.com.au/cinemas 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:34 Stanborough Press Celebrates 140 Years 01:07 New Research on...
Oct 03, 2024•8 min•Ep. 25
The Canberra Christan School is being honoured by the Commonwealth in a special ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The school is one of 12 being cited in a publication celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth. We also find out why Adventist women in Sydney are fundraising for the Solomon Islands. 00:00 Opening and Headlines 00:35 Scientific Breakthrough in Malaria Research 01:02 New Adventist Game: Load the Ark 01:55 Adventist Women Fundraise for Solomon Islands 03:37 Canberra Adventist ...
Sep 25, 2024•6 min•Ep. 24
