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Napkin testimonies: building community through authenticity
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 t...
Why does the Adventist Church need news?
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 stor...
How to pray without ceasing
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 inju...
Third culture kids: where mission and identity clash
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...
Scroll, click, pray: exploring faith in a digital age
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 communitie...
When the Bible doesn't have the answers
#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...
Should women be ordained to ministry?
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 wi...
Is ordination biblical?
The issue of women's ordination has become a wedge issue in the Adventist Church, polarising communities and dividing "conservative' and "liberal" Adventists. Parties ...
How do I finish the year well?
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, thi...
The songs that inspire us
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 w...
Fostering a relay-race faith
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 experienc...
How to be more welcoming at church
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.
Unpacking the Bible in community
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 ge...
What God has done: 125 years of Record
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. T...
The subtle trap of materialism
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. H...
Stopping diabetes one toe at a time
Did you know that every 20 minutes, an amputation occurs in the South Pacific due to diabetes or an associated lifestyle disease. Did you also know that the Adventist ...
Who is Sister Betsy?
Sister Betsy is making a comeback. But who is this international woman of mystery? Not really a woman, "Sister Betsy" was a system of giving that our pioneers heavily ...
Confessions of an unfaithful pastor
Being a pastor is not for the faint hearted. Today we speak with a pastor who wrote the article with this spicy title to find out more about what he meant by calling h...
What can we learn from the Islamic call to prayer?
Often travel and experiencing other cultures can teach us about our own lives and beliefs. Today we explore Zanita's trip to Morocco and what it taught her about praye...
Pass the keys: keeping young people at church
Development of faith happens at a very early age. We speak with Shaylee Walsh about keeping our young people, especially teenagers, in a relationship with Jesus, the p...
Why diet matters for mental health
Did you know that what you eat can have a bigger impact than first thought on your mood and mental health? In this conversation we find out more about the special life...
This leadership conversation applies to YOU!
We've titled today's episode to directly speak to your protesting that you're not a leader. But God has made us all leaders in some sphere or another and as Christians...
Are Adventists really the remnant?
It's one of those concepts that some people in the Church are super passionate about, something that is assumed knowledge, almost like a secret code. It makes other pe...
The Conversion of Russell Brand (and other celebrities)
British comedian Russell Brand has been on a journey that has seen him embrace Christianity and be baptised. He is now posting almost daily "devotional" content. We ta...
The Hopeful: an Adventist movie (Part 2)
What does hope mean to you? What can we learn from our Adventist pioneers? We speak to Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie which will be released in October. ...
The Hopeful: an Adventist origin movie (part 1)
Adventist Record editor, Jarrod Stackelroth, sits down with Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie, to be released in cinemas around Australia and New Zealand in...
Boycott the Olympics: yes or no
Should Christians boycott the Olympics? A question with as many answers as there are Christians. With the Olympics now in full flight and some controversy around the o...
Fasting: is it necessary or optional?
#RecordLiveFasting was central to Jesus' life and was practiced by Christians for most of church history. Yet today, very few individuals abstain from food, and if the...
Connecting with God: Easy or hard?
For many people, connecting with God feels easy. But for others, it’s much more complicated. How do I connect with someone who I can’t see or hear? Why don’t I feel Hi...
Forgiveness: what it is and isn't
Forgiveness is often easier said than done. When someone wrongs us, it can feel justifiable or even satisfying to hold a grudge. However, the Bible commands us to forg...