Former Adventist

Nikki and Colleen continue their discussion on how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships. In this episode, they talk about marriage involving a Christian being married to an Adventist. Examples of former Adventists who have navigated through this difficult situation are shared, as well as advice whether it's best to leave or stay in the relationship. Testimonies: Michael Werk: https://youtu.be/LbHj6Y7Ef4k?si=v8sQw8YTxxWoVKN0&t=57 Laurie Werk https://youtu.be/9YXxl-cKXDg Austin Werk https://www.youtube.com/live/e7dkCoFo4cM?si=AIy7wpgJHPj7oSRH&t=1095 Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Nikki and Colleen discuss how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships and hurts with their Adventist family, especially their parents. Also discussed is the needed confession and repentance that needs to occur for the sins committed in Adventism. This podcast should be heard by all former Adventists. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Nikki and Colleen discuss parenting back when they were Adventists. What kind of parenting was practiced, and how did the Adventist prophet, Ellen G. White, teach about proper parenting, and who was to blame for naughty kids. Don't miss it! Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki discuss what happens when a person leaves Adventism. What is lost when leaving the culture and practices of a religious community? How do family and friends react? Is leaving worth the loss? Personal stories of those who have left are included. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki discuss shunning in Adventism, based on a recent Adventist article on the topic. Do Adventists shun? What have former Adventists experienced as they have transitioned to biblical Christianity? Personal stories are included in this important episode. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki discuss the pamphlet "10 Questions & Answers on Seventh-day Adventism". They discuss the answers and go deeper into the background and teachings of Adventism. Offer is limited in quantities and to US addresses only. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki discuss Adventism's camp meetings—a time for fellowship, fundraising and especially, shoring up faith in Adventism. They also discuss the investigative judgment and the changing face of Adventism as a new generation becomes more influential. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Nikki and Colleen discuss abortion within the Adventist organization, and the doctrinal foundations that led to that practice. The nature of man as taught in Adventism is also discussed. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Nikki and Colleen discuss Seventh-day Adventist worship practices and details with behind the scenes details. Did you know that their communion service includes washing each other's feet? Special guest Richard Tinker joins Nikki and Colleen with insider facts. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Nikki and Colleen discuss Seventh-day Adventist worship practices and details with behind the scenes details. Did you know that their communion service includes washing each other's feet? Special guest Richard Tinker joins Nikki and Colleen with insider facts. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki discuss Seventh-day Adventism's largest weekly indoctrination project, the weekly Sabbath School lessons. Did you know that around the world all Adventists are learning the same lesson each Saturday, with the goal of educating the organization's members in their worldview and doctrines? Other organizations that follow this practice include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and the Jehovah's Witnesses. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki join with guest Roy Tinker to discuss Roy's Journey of finding the true Jesus and Jesus' true Body of believers—the church. Like Abraham, Roy was called to move to a distant land. Roy discusses how his faith journey informed his doctrines and beliefs. Also, Roy shares his beliefs concerning the covenants of the Bible. Podcast referenced at 18:40: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/Galatians-3--Israel--and-the-Singular-Seed-Ep-233-e3k6qob Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki join with guest Richard Tinker to discuss their experiences and observations while they were on the inside of Adventist organization. How is the "church" organized? Where does all the money go? Who has the power? Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Nikki and Colleen share key points on how to study the Bible not as an Adventist might approach the Word of God, but as a believer and Christ follower. 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: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Colleen and Nikki discuss a new kind of Adventism, Neo-Adventism. What is it and is it really new? How should former Adventists relate to this so-called Adventism? 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: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Colleen and Nikki read letters from listeners who are seeking help in talking with their Adventist relatives and neighbors and discuss how Christians need to understand Adventism before evangelizing them to the real truth. 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: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Colleen and Nikki invite guest Richard Tinker to talk about his recent sermon, "You Must Be Born Again." Adventism doesn't teach the biblical new birth and doesn't understand the two-part nature of humans which includes a human spirit. 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: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Nikki and Colleen talk about the future of Former Adventist Podcast. Get the details of their upcoming podcasts and hear them discuss their thoughts on their future focus. 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: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Former Adventist Podcast Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-adventist/id1482887969 Nikki and Colleen study through Romans 16:25–27 where Paul finishes the Bible book of Romans. He writes, in this passage, about a mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past but has now been revealed. Have you discovered this mystery? 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: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Nikki and Colleen study through Romans 16:1–24 where Paul writes his greetings to his friends in the body of Christ—the Church. His friends include government officials and workers, Jews, Gentiles, and slaves. Would you have been greeted as a Christian back then? 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: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist