One of the most unique teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the Sanctuary Doctrine. The guys decide to dive head first into what makes the doctrine so unique, what it actually teaches about who God is, and why it's historically been such a divisive and controversial topic in and outside of the church. In this episode, the guys sit down with Lawrence T. Geraty to discuss his viewpoint on the sanctuary. Promo: Sign up to be the first to grab Bible Bricks' new Wilderness Tabernacle set:...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Pastor Carlos Munoz is the next guest in our Sanctuary series! Carlos serves as the Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism director, and spends much of his time preaching about the Sanctuary Doctrine around the world. In this episode, we sit down with Carlos to see his strategies for sharing the Sanctuary message, and how we’ve fallen short as a church when it comes to conveying the purpose of this biblical theme. Promo: Sign up to be the first to grab Bible Bricks' new Wilderness Tabernacle set: ht...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 49 min
Adventist Pastor Ryan Day spent over a decade working for Amazing Facts and 3ABN (two of the biggest media ministries in the SDA church) as well as speaking and singing around the world for thousands of people. More recently, Ryan left 3ABN and started his own YouTube channel “Re-Think Adventism” where he openly shares about why he left his position in the church, and why he has major issues with some of the doctrines taught within the church. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan to hear about...
May 07, 2025•2 hr 20 min
One of the most unique teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the Sanctuary Doctrine. The guys decide to dive head first into what makes the doctrine so unique, what it actually teaches about who God is, and why it's historically been such a divisive and controversial topic in and outside of the church. In this episode, the guys sit down with Pastor Ivor Myers to discuss his viewpoint on the sanctuary. Promo: Sign up to be the first to grab Bible Bricks' new Wilderness Tabernacle set: ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 44 min
One of the most unique teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the Sanctuary Doctrine. The guys decide to dive head first into what makes the doctrine so unique, what it actually teaches about who God is, and why it's historically been such a divisive and controversial topic in and outside of the church. In this episode, the guys introduce the topic of the Sanctuary and reflect on what they grew up hearing and learning about it. Promo: Sign up to be the first to grab Bible Bricks' new W...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Join Jesse, Sean, Anthony, and Erik in this episode as they tackle technical difficulties, embarrassing college memories, and some deep theological questions. From Sean's spray tan escapade (thanks to losing a bet with his students) to Erik's genuine struggle reconciling the God of the Old Testament with Jesus, this episode dives into heavy topics with a lot of laughs along the way. Stick around for reviews, listener shoutouts, and a sneak peek into why God chose such a humble arrival. Perfect f...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Hey everyone! Get ready for an entertaining and insightful episode as Sean and Anthony sit down with Dr. Greg Howell. From pastoring to teaching, Greg's journey is filled with hilarious anecdotes and thought-provoking discussions about the divide between pastors and teachers within the Adventist Church. Discover the joys and challenges of bridging the gap and why maybe, just maybe, church should be more like school. Spoiler: It's all about that Adventist sweatshop life! 😂 Join our Patreon: http...
Jan 09, 2025•50 min
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Bryan, the new president of Walla Walla University. They discuss the evolution of Walla Walla University from their time as students to now, and delve into the values and mission of Adventist education. Bryan shares his insights on the importance of faith-based higher education, his personal journey within the Adventist educational system, and the challenges and opportunities facing young adults today. The conversation also touches on the impact of technolo...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Welcome back to another episode of Seeking What They Sought! This week, Sean and Anthony are joined by the small-but-mighty Judelle McCormick, who we've known well since our college days at Walla Walla University. As a teaching principal at a small Adventist school in the Pacific Northwest, Judelle shares her journey from Sri Lanka to Pohnpei and finally to Walla Walla, offering insights into the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of Adventist education. We explore what it really means ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In the first episode of our new series on Adventist Education, we delve into the evolution, challenges, and aspirations of Adventist schooling. Larry Blackmer, a veteran in Adventist education, shares his extensive journey, discussing trends in enrollment, financial constraints, policy impacts, and the importance of healing past grievances. We examine the core distinctives and doctrines of Adventist education, the dynamic between spiritual and academic goals, and the critical role of fostering a...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Polarized is a series that explores the divide. Our goal is to see if we can find common ground despite our differences, both on the “right” and “left." In our final episode, we sit down with NAD President, Alex Bryant. He talks with us about his vision for a more unified Adventism, and how he deals with divisions within the church (including between the NAD and GC 👀). Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from ...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Polarized is a series that explores the divide. Our goal is to see if we can find common ground despite our differences, both on the “right” and “left." In episode 5, we sit down with Danny Shelton—founder of 3ABN. Join our Patreon Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us a DM on Instagram or an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Hey everyone, Erik here. I apologize for this episode. Good luck! In this bonus episode, the guys discuss politics and how it intertwines with our faith in the wake of Biden's announcement that he is ending his campaign.
Jul 26, 2024•45 min
Polarized is a series that explores the divide. Our goal is to see if we can find common ground despite our differences, both on the “right” and “left." In episode 4, we sit down with Craig Hadley, controversial pastor of Paradox Church in Southern California. Join our Patreon Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us a DM on Instagram or an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Polarized is a series that explores the divide. Our goal is to see if we can find common ground despite our differences, both on the “right” and “left." In episode 3, we sit down with Scott Mayer, Co-founder of the popular and divisive Little Light Studios. Join our Patreon Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us a DM on Instagram or an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Polarized is a series that explores the divide. Our goal is to see if we can find common ground despite our differences, both on the “right” and “left." In episode two, we sit down with Alexander Carpenter, Executive Editor of Spectrum. Join our Patreon Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us a DM on Instagram or an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Polarized is a new series that explores the divide. Our goal is to see if we can find common ground despite our differences, both on the “right” and “left”. In episode one, we sit down with Gerry Wagoner, founder of the highly-controversial Adventist news site—Fulcrum7. Join our Patreon Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us a DM on Instagram or an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com...
May 02, 2024•2 hr 8 min
In this episode of Seeking What They Sought, we sit down with the director and executive producer of "The Hopeful" A new film that tells the origins of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We get a glimpse behind the scenes at what went into making this film a reality and the filmmakers' hearts for cinematic evangelism. To learn more about "The Hopeful" visit: thehopefulmovie.com Join our Patreon Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way,...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 19 min
What does the future of Adventist media evangelism look like? That’s the question we ask our guest Kevin Wilson (TikTok’s “CEO of Chai”). Kevin is a Seventh-Day Adventist pastor in Oregon, as well as a social media influencer who has hundreds of thousands of followers across Instagram and TikTok. Kevin reflects with us on what good evangelism really looks like, and how media can used effectively in today’s world. Join us on Patreon LinkTree Checkout Kevin's Book Here Have a question you want us ...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Dive with us into the history of Adventist media evangelism in this episode of Seeking What They Sought. Join us as we explore the origins and evolution of this transformative movement, from early radio broadcasts to the present-day digital landscape. Our special guest, Matthew Lucio of The Adventist History Podcast, shares insights into the pioneers who paved the way, the challenges faced, and the impact of Adventist media initiatives on a global scale. https://linktr.ee/seekingpodcast Have a q...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this series from Seeking What They Sought. In this final episode, the guys reflect on our discussions and takeaways from the series. https://linktr.ee/seekingpodcast Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoo...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 53 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode 9, we sit down for a conversation with Ty Gibson, speaker/director for Light Bearers and pastor of Storyline Adventist Church. https://linktr.ee/seekingpodcast Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we sa...
Dec 23, 2023•2 hr 11 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode 8, we sit down for a conversation with Dr. Timothy Jennings, founder and president of Come & Reason Ministries. linktr.ee/seekingpodcast Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 46 min
In this episode, the boys get together (way too late at night) to react to President Ted Wilson's comments during the 2023 GC Annual Council Session. Link to tweets: https://twitter.com/pastortedwilson/status/1710688672490893814
Oct 19, 2023•57 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? In episode 7 of our series, we're joined by friend and colleague Natalie Darisme, a female pastor from the Washington Conference. She shares her perspective on what it’s like being a female pastor within the Adventist church, and how that affects her view of what it means to be an Adventist. Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! S...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this new series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode 6, we're joined by Randy Roberts, Senior Pastor of the Loma Linda University Church. Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at: seeki...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this new series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode 5, we're joined by JustinKhoe . Justin is a professional Youtuber, podcaster, and church consultant creating content for the spiritually curious. Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 34 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this new series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode 4, we're joined by ex-adventist, Myles Christian, host of the YouTube channel Answering Adventism. Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an e...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 38 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this new series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode 3, we sit down with Melissa Schiffbauer, co-host of the Church Hurt Podcast. Melissa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/unmistakablymelissa/?hl=en Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either w...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min
What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this new series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode two, we sit down with Timothy Gillespie, Teaching Pastor of Crosswalk. Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at: seekingwhattheysoug...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 32 min
