Stories of Adventist women changing the outcome.

• "Over Under" - When he was in college, Adam and his friends came up with an idea for a tournament that was never going to happen. Now, as a professional, Adam decided to give it a try. (9 minutes)
• "In Bloom" - The experience of teenage girls in the Adventist Church varies widely. To some, it's something that deserves a fresh start. The story of one teen girl who became a leader that wanted to create a new opportunity--and the team who eagerly surrounded her. (30 minutes)

To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com, or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions, Stellwagon Symphonette, the Pacific Union Conference, and Growing Young Leaders. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

Stories of Adventist endurance in the great outdoors.

• "Winning Streak" - Krista was a nurse with two young children who felt like her life was on fire. On December 31, 2019, she decided to do something about it. What resulted was not what she expected. (7 minutes)
• "Believe The Promise" - After two decades as an Adventist, including 13 years as a pastor, there was one church tradition Aren had still never tried. Then came 2024. He takes us along for a week unlike any he's ever experienced. (31 minutes)

To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com, or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions, Stellwagon Symphonette, the Pacific Union Conference, and Growing Young Leaders. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

Stories of lifelong Adventist educators who go the extra mile.

• "The Boys" - Even after decades of teaching, Denine Matsuda was  terrified by what she saw headed for her classroom. She shares her fight for survival. (8 minutes)
• "The Call" - When Aren was 12 he was sent to a strange new school. The night before his first day, something happened that altered that experience, and possibly the rest of his life. He now searches for answers as an adult. (20 minutes)

To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com, or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions, Stellwagon Symphonette, the Pacific Union Conference, and Growing Young Leaders. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

Stories of how we invite young people into Adventist church leadership.

• "Just Be" - When he was in college, Pastor Ben Amoah had an idea. It did not go as he planned. Now, years later, he knows who to blame. (6 minutes)
• "A Very Special Person" - Buried deep in the depths of the internet lies a piece of hidden Adventist treasure. The journey to learn more about it may be buried even deeper. Aren tries anyway, and discovers more than he was searching for. (27 minutes)

To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com, or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions, Stellwagon Symphonette, the Pacific Union Conference, and Growing Young Leaders. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.

What are the moments and memories that shape a community? Join Pastor Aren Rennacker as he hears from a variety of storytellers and explores his own Adventist journey through creative and engaging narrative nonfiction. Season 1 launches May 3, new episodes released every Sunday night.

To learn more, including guest profiles and episode transcripts, visit our website adventiststories.buzzsprout.com, or follow us on Instagram @AdventistStories. Thank you to Blue Dot Sessions, Stellwagon Symphonette, the Pacific Union Conference, and Growing Young Leaders. Please subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people. We appreciate your support.