Best Ex Adventist Podcasts (2025)

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Death Can't Separate Us From God | Romans 8:31–39 | 311 49:06

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:31–39. Did you know that this passage teaches that a believer is never separated from the love of God, even in death? No created thing can separate us from Christ Jesus, the uncreated one. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministr…

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Predestination—Is It In the Bible? | Romans 8:26–30 | 310 51:12

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 8:26–30. This passage contains the well-known—by Christians—"Golden Chain". What is in the unbreakable chain, and why is predestination included in that chain? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved. Suppo…

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Satan Didn't Create Thorns | Romans 8:18–25 | 309 53:49

15d ago53:49

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:18–25. Adventism teaches that thorns and death are from Satan because of humans sin in the Garden of Eden. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclama…

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Adopted by God | Romans 8:12–17 | 308 54:27

22d ago54:27

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 8:12–17. Did you know that when you trust Jesus, you are adopted permanently by the God of the universe and you are in His family? Colleen and Nikki also discuss Andrew Farley and his non-biblical teaching of hyper-grace. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permissio…

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You Are Flesh and Spirit | Romans 8:5–11 | 307 52:15

29d ago52:15

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:5–11. You can be alive in your spirit even while your flesh still sins. How can this be possible? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagaz…

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You're Not Condemned | Romans 8:1–4 | 306 48:00

1M ago48:00

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:1–4. Do you feel like you are under God's judgment and He is out to make sure you are in hell? Listen to this wonderful scripture that seals the deal that you can be forever safe from God's wrath! Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance…

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Adventist's Sabbath Questions Answered | 305 18:06

1M ago18:06

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Nikki and Colleen answer the questions that many Adventists ask by answering an email from a never-been Adventist wife containing questions from her Adventist husband. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.fac…

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Who Will Deliver Me? | Romans 7:13–25 | 304 52:15

2M ago52:15

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 7:13–25. This scripture passage is where Paul walks through the laws that are present in the life of a believer—the law of God and the law of sin. The answer to the question, "Who will deliver me?", is given in the last verse: "Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Music: F…

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Ten Commandments Bring Death | Romans 7:7–12 | 303 46:11

2M ago46:11

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 7:7–12. As an Adventist, the goal of perfect law keeping was preached and taught to our hosts as the end-game of the believer before they were ready for heaven. The Bible says that through the law sin kills. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life …

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Are You Committing Spiritual Adultery? | Romans 7:1–6 | 302 43:00

2M ago43:00

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 7:1–6. As a Christian you can only be married to one spouse at a time—are you committing spiritual adultery by being under both the Ten Commandments and Jesus Christ? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved…

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Your Sabbath Questions Answered—Live at FAF Conference | 301 55:24

2M ago55:24

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Nikki and Colleen were recorded live at the 2025 Former Adventist Conference in February, 2025, where they talked about Adventism and the Sabbath. They also answered questions from the conference audience. You can view all the conference videos on the FormerAdventist channel. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Suppo…

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All About This Podcast: Why We Don't Debate | 300 14:24

3M ago14:24

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Nikki and Colleen talk about this podcast including the foundational values and practices of Former Adventist Podcast. One request that we often receive is for Nikki and Colleen to debate someone from the Adventist organization. Why don't they do it? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donat…

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Come to FAF Conference in Loma Linda | 299 14:42

3M ago14:42

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Former Adventist Conference, February 14-16, 2025: Nikki and Colleen talk about this year's Former Adventist Conference and the theme, "Sabbath in Christ". Do you still wonder about whether you need to keep a Sabbath as a Christian? Why do some Christians call Sunday "the Sabbath"? What does it mean to have "Sabbath in Christ"? Don't miss this conf…

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We Are Slaves to God | Romans 6:15–23 | 298 1:04:07

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 6:15–23. To what are you a slave? Is it a good thing to be a "slave to God"? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventis…

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Give Yourself To God...Not To Sin | Romans 6:8–14 | 297 45:01

3M ago45:01

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 6:8–14. Adventism as well as other religious groups promote the doctrine of "freedom of choice" when it comes to salvation, but is a lost person really free to choose? Can they make a choice to stop sinning? How does the sovereign God interact with His creation? (Music: Falling Awake …

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Baptism Into Christ Needs No Water | Romans 6:1–7 | 296 56:38

4M ago56:38

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 6:1–7. The doctrine of baptism into Christ is taught and it doesn't involve water! So what is it—and why do Adventists use this passage during water baptisms of membership into their organization? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Web…

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The Law Increased Sin | Romans 5:15–21 | 295 46:19

4M ago46:19

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:15–21. This passage includes a statement that Adventists don't agree with—that the Law came in so that sins would increase—but where sin increased there was even more grace. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: …

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Hope for the New Year | 294 22:54

4M ago22:54

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Nikki and Colleen discuss the reasons why they have confidence as they look forward to a new year with their hope anchored in the Bible. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Fa…

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Blessed Christmas | 293 17:05

4M ago17:05

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Colleen and Nikki welcome Christmas by reading the Bible passages that predicted the coming Savior and then they look at the texts that show the fulfillment in our Lord Jesus. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministr…

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Sin Before Law? | Romans 5:13–14 | 292 43:13

4M ago43:13

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:13–14. Did you know that sin doesn't depend on a law? Find out when the Ten Commandments arrived, and when they were fulfilled. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Form…

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Did One Sin Doom the World? | Romans 5:12 | 291 56:13

5M ago56:13

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:12. How can Adam's eating the forbidden fruit cause everyone in the world to be a sinner? Is everyone doomed by one little bite? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—For…

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How You Can Be Saved | Romans 5:6–11 | 290 53:00

5M ago53:00

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:6–11. The amazing revelation is that we can be saved from the wrath of God through Jesus' blood and resurrection life. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Advent…

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"Thanks, Dale Ratzlaff!" | 289 20:12

5M ago20:12

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Thanksgiving: Colleen and Nikki talk about what—and who—they are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries:…

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We Have This (Real) Hope | Romans 5:1–5 | 288 45:55

5M ago45:55

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:1–5. Have you ever sung the Adventist song, "We Have This Hope" that was premiered at the Adventist General Conference at the Cow Palace in San Francisco way back in 1962. When you sing it, what hope are you thinking about? This section of Romans reveals the real hope that is secure…

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Can You Escape Hell Because of Belief? | Romans 4:18–25 | 287 50:22

6M ago50:22

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:18–25. This section of Romans contains the secret to escaping hell, and it's not about doing good—it's who you believe. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adven…

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The Ten Commandments or Faith | Romans 4:9–17 | 286 50:19

6M ago50:19

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:9–17. Paul contrasts those under the law with those who follow in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: ht…

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Abraham Didn't Keep the Ten Commandments | Romans 4:1–8 | 285 44:04

6M ago44:04

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:1–8. Paul quotes Scripture where it says that Abraham was righteous because he believed God—not because of any good thing that he did. That's how everyone is saved from hell—belief! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donatio…

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Adventists Celebrating Disappointment and Evangelical Theological Society Shame | 284 42:52

6M ago42:52

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October 22 Special: Colleen and Nikki discuss the Great Disappointment of October 22, 1844, which Adventism commemorate each year on this day. Adventism claims to be a continuation of the Reformation, but fails on all counts. Also discussed is the Evangelical Theological Society and their association with Adventist scholars. (Music: Falling Awake ©…

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Do We Abolish the Law? | Romans 3:27–31 | 283 40:13

7M ago40:13

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen walk through Romans 3:27–31. Paul writes a question and answer in the last verse of this passage which Adventists have memorized and have been taught: "Do we then abolish the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary, we establish the Law." Learn what this text really means in relation to the c…

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Righteousness Separate From Law | Romans 3:21–26 | 282 52:54

7M ago52:54

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 3:21–26. Paul boldly states that the righteousness of God is manifested without the law—the whole old covenant including the Ten Commandments. Jesus got the death penalty that humans earned and humans who believe get the life of God. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used…

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Everyone Is Born Dead | Romans 3:9–20 | 281 59:43

7M ago59:43

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 3:9–20. Everyone in the human race is born with the legacy handed down by the first human, Adam—a depraved nature that is completely dead in sin. The only way humans can be rescued is for them to believe in the finished work of Jesus on His cross. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanae…

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You Antinomian! | Romans 3:5–8 | 280 46:51

7M ago46:51

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 3:5–8. They answer the often given charge that because we believe that we are under the new covenant law of Christ and specifically not ruled by the Ten Commandments we are "antinomians". (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, don…

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Calling God a Liar | Romans 3:1–4 | 279 47:08

8M ago47:08

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 3:1–4. Is being a Jew an advantage? If so, why? Also, are you among those who are calling God a liar? These questions and much more are answered in this podcast. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclam…

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Church: No Replacement for Israel | Romans 2:17–29 | 278 54:42

8M ago54:42

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 2:17–29 where they discuss circumcision of the heart—not a physical process. Also emphasized is the Biblical fact that the Christian Church does not replace Israel and the promises that were given by God to this ethnic group of people. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Us…

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Gentiles Not Under The Law | Romans 2:1–16 | 277 49:03

8M ago49:03

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 2:1–16 where they discuss the day when God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus—both those under the law and those who have no law. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.co…

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Grace in the Bad News | Romans 1:24–32 | 276 47:51

8M ago47:51

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 1:24–32 where they discuss how God gives people over to the three cycles of sin in their unrepentance. God's warning is an act of grace that calls sinners to repent. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://pro…

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Lost With No Excuse | Romans 1:18–23 | 275 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 1:18–23 where Paul drives home the fact that no one will be in hell with a claim that they didn't deserve to be there—they are lost without excuse. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.…

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Insider Interview: Richard Tinker, President of Life Assurance Ministries | 274 40:14

9M ago40:14

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New Series: Insider Interviews | Nikki and Colleen interview Richard Tinker, the president and a founding board member of Life Assurance Ministries. Richard talks about growing up in an Adventist home with Ellen G. White following parents. Richard also shares his story of leaving Adventism for the Gospel and his future plans for Life Assurance Mini…

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Gospel For Greeks and Barbarians | Romans 1:8–17 | 273 52:33

9M ago52:33

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 1:8–17 where Paul explains his mission to the the gentiles which include the Greeks and barbarians, both wise and foolish. This passage closes with Paul's consummate statement of the Gospel: "...but the righteous will live by faith." (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used…

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Paul's Introductions | Romans 1:1–7 | 272 54:38

9M ago54:38

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki share their thoughts Romans 1:1–7 where Paul introduces himself as a slave and then introduces his Slave Master, the Lord Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https:/…

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Begin With Us | Romans Study Intro | 271 35:54

9M ago35:54

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki share their thoughts on Paul's letter to the Roman Christians and how this letter is needed by Adventists and also Christians since in it the theology of the Gospel is most clearly written. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http:/…

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Insider Interview: Dr. Gary Inrig | 270 51:14

10M ago51:14

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New Series: Insider Interviews | Nikki and Colleen interview Dr. Gary Inrig, the pastoral mentor of the local Former Adventist Fellowship (FAF) ministry located in Loma Linda, California. Gary shares stories of the beginnings of FAF under his guidance as the senior pastor of the church where this weekly Bible study began. Gary also shares his theol…

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The End Has Come! | Revelation 22:14–21 | 269 49:03

10M ago49:03

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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the ending of the book of Revelation and the call for the Lord Jesus to come. Also discussed is the warning to not add or subtract from the book which is done in The Clear Word and Ellen White's The Great Controversy. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support…

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Don't Worship Angels | Revelation 22:6–13 | 268 53:24

10M ago53:24

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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the beginning of the epilogue of the book of Revelation including God is the only One worthy of worship. Also discussed is the judgment of works which results in rewards. Not everyone who goes to heaven receives a reward. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Sup…

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Ellen White's Heaven | 2 Corinthians 12:1–7 | 267 1:05:36

10M ago1:05:36

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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss 2 Corinthians 12:1–7 in relation to the book of Revelation's presentation of heaven. The heavenly visions of Adventist prophet Ellen G. White are compared and contrasted to the Bible. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Martin Carey: "Opening Orion" https://blo…

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Going Back to Eden? | Rev. 21:22–22:5 | 266 47:34

11M ago47:34

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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that describes a wonderful place where God's people will dwell and discuss what differences that New Earth will have from the Eden of creation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://procla…

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The New Jerusalem Tallest City Ever | Rev. 21:9–21 | 265 44:39

11M ago44:39

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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that describes the New Jerusalem, also called the Bride of the Lamb. See-through gold and massive pearls are included in the building materials. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://procl…

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Reaction: Liberal vs. Conservative Adventism | 264 30:23

11M ago30:23

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Colleen and Nikki discuss how liberal and conservative Adventism is defined differently from liberal and conservative leanings in Christianity. They base their comments on a recent podcast of Adventist "liberals" who interviewed an Adventist "conservative". You may view the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr6Lxl5VgBc. (Music: Falling Aw…

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How To Avoid the Burning Lake | Rev. 21:5–8 | 263 50:55

11M ago50:55

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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that contains the best and clearest statements of who Jesus is—He is God Almighty! Also discussed is the lake burning with fire and brimstone and who will go swimming in that lake. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show …

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The Father Wipes Our Tears | Rev. 21:1–4 | 262 48:56

11M ago48:56

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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the first four verses of Revelation 21. Heaven and earth are made new, and the new Jerusalem comes to the earth fully adorned like a bride with jewelry at her wedding. God is forever with his people! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website,…

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