Absurdity with Ryan Becker

Tony and I battle morning voice and hay fever to talk about some of our favorite things about Adventism and being Adventist. We often discuss things we don't like that are happening and we wanted to highlight some of the awesome things that we experience within our denomination.

Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile

WARNING: This episode talks a lot about mental illness and suicide. If you are struggling with either of these, we encourage you to get help ASAP!

Music by Justin Janetzko

Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile

Let's talk immigration. Is it talked about in the Bible? Do we have any obligation as Christians to talk about this issue on a policy level? Is it ethical? Tony and I attempt to answer these questions and share our own opinions on how we should regard and treat immigrants.

Music by Justin Janetzko

Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile

Adventism has 28 Fundamental Beliefs with a famous preamble setting them apart from creeds. While they explain what Adventists believe, how many does one need to believe in order to be considered an Adventist? Beyond that, how have they been misused, abused, and what is their proper place in the life of individual believers? 

TJ Sands is a pastor in Oklahoma and someone I met because of this very podcast! I'm excited to have him on as we dive into the Fundamentals and what they mean for all of us.

Music by Justin Janetzko

Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile

Anna Bennett joins Tony and myself to talk about Sexism in the church, specifically how we experience it in the Adventist denomination. We also talk about how men can advocate for equality in ministry and can empower their female colleagues in ministry.

AJ Valcin joins me to talk about Adventist Exceptionalism! This is what happens when Adventists approach the rest of the world with an "us vs. them" mindset. So how has Adventist Exceptionalism affected our church? What's the remedy? Why is it so important to avoid this at all costs?