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Seeking What They Sought
by Erik Edstrom, Sean Lehnhoff, Jesse Churchill, Anthony Lyder
Seeking What They Sought is a podcast where we have conversations about the Biblical basis for the beliefs and culture of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
Episodes
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Sanctuary Series Conclusion (What We Learned)
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Richard Davidson (Part 3)
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Richard Davidson (Part 2)
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Richard Davidson (Part 1)
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…
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What if the Sanctuary was made with Legos?
Sean Sutton is the visionary founder and creative force behind Bible Bricks, a faith-based building experience designed to make Scripture come alive through hands-on play. Motivated by a desire to help kids (and adults!) engage deeply with biblical stories in an age of screens and short attention...
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 8 (ft. Ty Gibson) PART 3
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 7 (ft. Ty Gibson) PART 2
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 6 (ft. Ty Gibson)
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 5 (ft. Tim Jennings)
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…
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An Inside Look at the General Conference with Alyssa Truman
The newly-appointed GC Communication director Alyssa Truman sits down with us to share her experience working within the General Conference over the past few years, as well as how it felt to be promoted to oversee all digital content and communication for the Seventh-day Adventist church. Alyssa...
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 4 (ft. Lawrence T. Geraty)
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 3 (ft. Carlos Muñoz from Amazing Facts)
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...
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Why Ryan Day Left 3ABN
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”...
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 2 (ft. Ivor Myers)
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…
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The Sanctuary Doctrine | Ep. 1
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…
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Why does God seem so DIFFERENT in the Old Testament?
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...
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When Pastors Become Teachers | Adventist Education (ft. Greg Howell)
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...
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How Faith-Based Universities Shape the Future (ft. WWU President Alex Bryan)
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...
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Why Teaching for Eternity Matters (ft. Judelle McCormick)
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…
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Adventist Education | Part 1 (ft. Larry Blackmer)
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…
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POLARIZED | How to Unite the Church (ft. NAD President Alex Bryant)
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...
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POLARIZED | Danny Shelton (Founder of 3ABN)
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…
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Biden Dropping Out = Prophecy Fulfilled?!
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.
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POLARIZED | Craig Hadley from Paradox Church
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...
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POLARIZED | Little Light Studios
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…
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POLARIZED | Spectrum
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?...
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POLARIZED | Fulcrum7
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...
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A Good SDA Movie?! - Conversation with Creators of "The Hopeful"
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...
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The Future of Adventist Media (ft. Kevin Wilson, TikTok's CEO of Chai)
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....
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The Evolution of Adventist Media (ft. Adventist History Podcast)
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...
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | Recap
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…
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | ft. Ty Gibson
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...
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | ft. Timothy Jennings
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....
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Ted Wilson Tweets & SWTS Reacts
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
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | ft. A Female Pastor (Natalie Darisme)
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…
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | ft. Randy Roberts
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...
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | ft. Justin Khoe
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…
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | ft. Ex-SDA Myles Christian
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...
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WHAT IS AN ADVENTIST? | ft. Melissa Schiffbauer
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,...
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What is an Adventist? (ft. Tim Gillespie)
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,...
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What is an Adventist? (ft. Ted Wilson)
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 one, we sit down for a conversation with...
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Actually Quick Update
Anthony and Sean share about the future of the pod in just under 4 minutes!
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Quick Update
A brief update during the offseason to share some of our plans for season 5. https://www.instagram.com/seekingwhattheysought
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LGBTQ+ Adventists & The Bible // Signed, Anonymous
In this last episode of the season, Jesse reads a letter we got from an individual who reflects on their theological journey with the LGBTQ issue. We found their thoughts to be poignant and profound. We hope it will serve as a meaningful way to finish off this series. Have a question you want us…
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LGBTQ+ Adventists & The Bible // Part 6 (ft. Jordan Leddy)
In this episode, we conclude our LGBTQ series by sitting down with longtime friend Jordan Leddy to reflect on what we learned from our guests throughout this series. Jordan shares his experience of being a gay Adventist and what he thought of this series from a listener perspective. We wrap up by...
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LGBTQ+ Adventists & the Bible // Part 5 (ft. Roy E. Gane)
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Roy E. Gane, professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages at Andrew’s University. We take a deep dive into the issue of homosexuality in the Bible to see if there is any room for an affirming interpretation of scripture. Find our Merch...
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LGBTQ+ Adventists & the Bible // Part 4 (ft. Jay Wintermeyer)
In this episode, we sit down with Jay Wintermeyer, former Communications Director for the NPUC and Editor of The Gleaner. Jay shares his story of being let go from his multiple church positions due to an anonymous letter that outed him as gay. We also reflect with him on how we can better move...
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LGBTQ+ Adventists & the Bible // Part 3 (ft. Alicia Johnston)
In this episode, we chat with Alicia Johnston, author of the book “The Bible and LGBTQ Adventists”. We discuss her journey as an SDA pastor, losing her position in the church for coming out, and the biblical reasons she has for taking an affirming view. Find our Merch Here. Have a question you…
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LGBTQ+ Adventists & the Bible // Part 2 (ft. Kendra Arsenault)
In this episode, we sit down with the host of Spectrum’s Imago Gei podcast, Kendra Arsenault, to listen to her experiences as an openly bisexual Adventist, and the triumphs and challenges that led her to where she is today. Find our Merch Here. Have a question you want us to discuss? Comment?…
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LGBTQ+ Adventists & the Bible // Part 1 (ft. Michael Carducci)
In this episode, we sit down with Coming Out Ministries co-founder Michael Carducci to hear his story about living in the LGBTQ community, choosing to step away from that community, and about what he now believes the Bible says about homosexuality. Find our Merch Here. Have a question you want us...
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Seeking What They Sought is a podcast where we have conversations about the Biblical basis for the beliefs and culture of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
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Erik Edstrom, Sean Lehnhoff, Jesse Churchill, Anthony Lyder
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