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Welcome to the Forest Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church! Our hope is that you will be blessed to be part of an authentic Christian community, either in person, online, or both. We learn from Acts 2:42 that the early Christian church had four identifying characteristics: they were devoted to Jesus Christ, as revealed in His word; they were devoted to Christian fellowship; they were devoted to Christ-centered worship; and they were devoted to mission-focused prayer. We desire to continue that ...
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Just Liberty: Where Justice and Liberty Meet The whole idea of religious freedom in America has taken a PR hit. For some, it’s a cover for bigotry or tool for Christian nationalists; for others it’s the last line of defense in a society that’s becoming hostile to traditional faith. Is there a better way to think and talk about religious freedom in America that doesn’t buy into political extremes? Join hosts Alan Reinach, executive director of the Church-State Council, who has been litigating ...
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Let’s Talk Solutions” is a podcast where we demystify risk management and bring practical solutions to real-world problems. We’ll talk to experts and experienced church leaders to tackle the biggest problems facing the risk management landscape. Among other topics, we’ll help you learn how to create safer church environments, prepare for natural disasters, and maintain facilities. Our end goal is to equip our community with the know-how to effectively safeguard their ministries. This podcast ...
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After a long hard week at work, start your Saturday morning with the Mike Johnson and Cathy Boldeau, for the Sabbath Breakfast. From 7:00 until 9:00am, listen to the best in Gospel music, learn from the words of resident pastor, Ian Sweeney with the weekly Scripture Smash, be inspired by the Morning Message from international speakers, and hear the testimonies of a variety of guests.
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Are you a Seventh-day Adventist parent looking for community? Even if you aren't we want to welcome you to Present Truth Parents, a podcast where we can talk about Christian parenting and raising children through an Adventist perspective. Come hang out with us as we join together and point our families to Jesus and learn what it means to develop little hearts fit for heaven! Our aim is always to inspire! "Parents should reflect and pray earnestly to God for wisdom and divine aid to properly ...
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Our God is a God who encourages our questions about everything, He will never turn us away. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is available on YouTube Live serv…
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What would it look like if we use our gifts to their fullest in all our relationships and people we interact with? If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is availab…
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Thank you so much for listening to episode 3 of Season 2: The Importance of Camp Safety! You can find an episode summary, takeaways, below! Summary: In this episode of Let's Talk Solutions, host Hunter Pettis and Pastor Tracy Wood discuss the significance of camp ministry within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They explore the profound impact of …
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How to have a kingdom mindset in the midst of conflict. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Ser…
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Just Liberty Returns on July 22 with Season 4
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0:36We're taking a little break. But we'll be back with Season 4 on July 22. Check out Liberty Magazine at libertymagazine.org for more conversations about religious liberty.By Liberty Magazine & Adventist Learning Community
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Everything was made FOR God, and that includes us, so let us live in a way that leads others to Him. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 1…
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49: Some state adoption and foster agencies: “Christians need not apply” - with Lance Kinzer
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32:13Guest: Lance Kinzer, former Kansas State Rep, Dir. of Policy and Goverment Relations at the 1st Amendment Partnership Show Notes: Website for 1st Amendment Partnership. https://1stamendmentpartnership.org Resource: Confronting Religious Discrimination: A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents. https://adflegal.org/support/adoption-foster-care/…
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Being willing to die for the salvation of others. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) …
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48: Is it time to shout "fire" on free speech? With Aaron Terr.
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45:32Almost every presidential administration in America's history--from John Adams to Joe Biden--has tried to push the constitutional limits when it comes to controlling or discouraging speech it dislikes. So what's different now? And why are so many free speech advocates sounding the alarm? Guest: Aaron Terr, attorney and Director of Public Advocacy a…
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47: Wading into the weeds - Catholic charter school Supreme Court case -with Todd McFarland.
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36:20Why is a church with a 150-year history of supporting church-state separation sitting out the much-debated St. Isidore charter school litigation, which implicates the First Amendment establishment clause? Answer: It's complicated. Guest: Todd McFarland, deputy general counsel, Seventh-day Adventist world church Show Notes: Opinion of the Oklahoma S…
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Seeing the faithfulness of God. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST at www.ForestL…
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Jesus calls us out of a complacent life and into full dependence upon him. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is available on YouTube Live services weekly from …
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46: Skeptics of church-state separation versus the historical record - with Steven Green.
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37:12How can we make sense of competing visions for the role of religion in American governance? We can start by following the paper trail left by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Guest: Steven K. Green, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Religion, Law & Democracy, Willamette University Show Notes: New book by Steven Green, The Grand Col…
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45: An "outsider's" perspective on Christianity and American democracy with Jonathan Rauch
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37:24What can a Jewish atheist teach us about the vital role Christianity plays in maintaining the health of the American republic? Guest: Jonathan Rauch, author and Brookings Institute fellow Show Notes: Book by Jonathan Rauch, Cross Purposes: Christianty's Broken Bargain with Democracy https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Purposes-Christianitys-Bargain-Democr…
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44: A global trend we can't ignore. Interview with Aykan Erdemir.
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35:22History's lessons about antisemitism are fading from our collective memory. A new generation must grapple with this age-old form of hate and what it means for minorities of every kind in today's world. Guest: Aykan Erdemir, Anti-Defamation League Show Notes: "The ADL Global 100 Index results: https://www.adl.org/adl-global-100-index-antisemitism Pr…
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God wants you to treat others with compassion, respect, and concern. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is available on YouTube Live services weekly from the sa…
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43: A final push on the teetering church-state wall? Interview with Frank Ravitch
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38:02Can the state of Oklahoma fully fund a Catholic charter school that exists to "evangelize" its students? The Supreme Court will soon say "yes" or "no" in a case that may overturn decades of church-state constitutional law. Guest: Frank Ravitch, Professor of law and religion, Michigan State University. Aykan Erdemir, Anti-Defamation League Show Note…
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Image is nothing, but your thirst is everything. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) E…
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One day, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. In response, Jesus gave them a model prayer to guide them in communicating with God. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.commu…
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42: Mere presidential puffery? Or constitutional crisis? with David French.
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31:06As the Trump administration redraws the boundaries of executive authority, are we merely in the midst of a constitutional "adjustment"? Or are we staring down a constitutional crisis with long term implications for civil liberties? Guest: David French, New York Times columnist Show Notes: Advisory Opinions podcast: https://thedispatch.com/podcast/a…
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Sometimes when we have so much, we don't go back to the well as often as we need. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse …
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Thank you so much for listening to episode 2 of Season 2: Building Safer School Environments! You can find an episode summary, takeaways, below! Summary: In this episode, Hunter Pettis discusses the critical topic of school safety with expert Paul Timm. They explore the evolution of school security, emphasizing the importance of relationships, coll…
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41: Quakers, ICE, and "chilled expression" with Noah Merrill.
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31:29Houses of worship are no longer off-limits for immigration enforcement as the Trump administration pursues aggressive new policies. But some faith groups are drawing First Amendment lines and asking the courts to enforce them. Guest: Noah Merrill, Secretary, New England Yearly Meeting of Friends Show Notes: The legal complaint filed by Quakers and …
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God's promises are still flowing beneath the surface but there are times we need to remember and reopen forgotten wells of blessings. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sa…
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40: The ABCs of faith in the classroom with Richard Foltin
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33:27Do public schools have to be faith-free zones? Or is this a misunderstanding of our Constitution's First Amendment? We delve into the dos and don'ts of religious expression at school, as well as the rationale for these guardrails. Guest: Richard Foltin, Senior Fellow, Freedom Forum Show Notes: "Freedom Forum's Guidelines for Religion in Public Scho…
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No matter our circumstances, God hears us and sees us and will always provide for us, just as He's promised If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 A…
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39: Pt. 2 When immigration policy steps on religious toes with Steve Allred and Jason Mustard
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30:58The stories keep on coming--with new federal policies in place, even immigrants with legal status are afraid to go to church or send their children to school. How can individuals navigate this new immigration enforcement landscape?By Liberty Magazine & Adventist Learning Community
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God allows us to experience difficult things so that we will learn to trust Him. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse C…
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38: When immigration enforcement steps on religious toes with Steve Allred and Jason Mustard
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32:00Could immigration enforcement policy be a religious liberty issue? Under new federal enforcement policies, churches and church properties are no longer off limits for raids or other enforcement activities. How should churches respond? Guests: Steve Allred, attorney and religious liberty advocate Jason Mustard, immigration attorney…
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Celebrating the ordination of Pastor Alex Candelaria and looking at how God calls us to display His glory to others. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 o…
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37: A Christian case against 10 Commandment laws with Amireh Al-Haddad.
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31:02It sounds plausible. There must be some net positives from exposing school children to biblical values, right? But is this true? What are the issues that Christians should consider in the face of the growing push for so-called "10 Commandment laws"? Guest: Amireh Al-Haddad, religious liberty advocate Show notes: Liberty magazine articles: "Thou Sha…
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What does it look like to grow God's Kingdom? If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Service) EST …
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Being in a disciple means we need to hold ourselves and sometimes our community accountable. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is available on YouTube Live ser…
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