E6 - Raised in The Seventh-Day Adventist Church: Faith Seen Through Two Lenses

What does it mean to grow up Seventh-day Adventist and later re-examine faith, God, and spirituality? In this episode, Donna and David share how their upbringing in the 7th Day Adventist Church shaped their beliefs, identity, and relationship with God. We explore religious standards, judgment within church communities, rebellion in faith, cultural and spiritual influences, contradictions in religious teachings, and the importance of the Sabbath. The conversation also touches on Catholic traditions, saints, parenting, and the lifelong journey of unlearning misconceptions about God while developing a more personal and authentic faith. This episode is for anyone navigating spiritual growth, or seeking a deeper understanding of faith beyond organized church structures   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds 05:03 Growing Up in the Seventh-day Adventist Community 16:50 Comparing Community Acceptance Inside and Outside the Church 21:57 Navigating Expectations and Rebellion in Faith 29:38 Judgment in Religious Spaces 39:07 The Role of Standards in Faith 41:32 Personal Connections to the Bible 48:23 Contradictions in Religious Teachings 59:53 Cultural Roots and Religious Syncretism 01:02:02 The Role of Saints in Faith 01:10:08 Tradition and Control in Catholicism 01:29:23 Spiritual Connections and Personal Journeys 01:34:21 The Evolution of Faith and Acceptance 01:35:30 The Simplicity of Asking God 01:38:15 Parenting and the Nature of God 01:43:41 Unlearning Misconceptions About God 01:49:10 Observing the Sabbath and Its Significance 01:51:38 Final Reflections on Faith and Community   Keyword: #SeventhDayAdventist
#FaithJourney
#ChristianDeconstruction
#SpiritualGrowth
#QuestioningFaith
#GodAndReligion
#Sabbath
#ChurchCulture
#FaithPodcast