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Former Adventist

Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson

Friends Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson sip coffee and talk about life after Adventism. They discuss their journey to truth including eating pork, going to church on Sunday, and learning to trust the real Jesus. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)

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Tuesday · 39 min
Leaving Adventism—Is it Worth it? | 380
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
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August 18 · 34 min
Do Adventists Shun? | 379
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
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August 11 · 45 min
Ten Questions and Answers on Seventh-day Adventism | 378
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
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August 4 · 39 min
Camp Meeting and the Investigative Judgment | 377
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
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July 28 · 29 min
Abortion in Adventism | 376
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
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July 21 · 26 min
Our Peculiar Memories of Adventism with Richard Tinker | 375
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
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July 14 · 49 min
Adventist Worship—What You Don't Know | 374
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
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July 7 · 41 min
Sabbath School Deception | 373
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
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June 30 · 38 min
Finding Jesus Finding Church with Roy Tinker | 372
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
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June 23 · 40 min
Inside the Adventist Org | 371
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
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June 16 · 37 min
How to Study the Bible Like a Christian | 370
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
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June 9 · 34 min
Is There a New Adventism? | 369
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
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June 2 · 39 min
How To Evangelize Adventists | 368
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
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May 26 · 34 min
Adventist: You Must Be Born Again, with Guest Richard Tinker | 367
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
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May 19 · 25 min
Former Adventist Podcast Update | 366
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
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May 12 · 41 min
Adventists: Do You Know the Mystery? | Romans 16:25–27 | 365
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
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May 5 · 36 min
Paul Has Friends at Church | Romans 16:1–24 | 364
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
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April 28 · 37 min
Adventist: Be Rescued! | Romans 15:22–33 | 363
Colleen and Nikki study through Romans 15:22–33. When Paul went to minister to the Christians in Judea, he asked his Christian brothers to pray for him that he would be rescued from the disobedient in Judea. Are you being called to leave Adventism and follow the true gospel of the true Jesus? 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
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April 21 · 36 min
Adventist: Is Paul Your Apostle? | Romans 15:17–21 | 362
Nikki and Colleen study through Romans 15:17–21. Did you know that all Christian believers have an apostle? Are Adventists true believers? 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
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April 14 · 36 min
Adventist Easter Controversy | 361
Colleen and Nikki recount their past experiences around Easter Sunday. Easter, Resurrection Sunday, is universally celebrated by Christians around the world, but Seventh-day Adventists, who claim to be Christians, are divided concerning the day and the importance of the resurrection. 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

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