ANN Profiles

ANN Profiles

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ANN Profiles episodes

  • Rediscovering Faith: Marcos Bomfim’s Adventist Journey
    In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Marcos Bomfim, the director of the Stewardship Department for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Bomfim shares his personal and inspiring Adventist journey, from struggling with low self-esteem to rediscovering his faith through family worship. Bomfim’s story emphasizes the importance of church attendance in increasing the likelihood of children developing a relationship with God.

    Truman and Bomfim discuss the significance of family and community in developing and sustaining one's faith, highlighting the important role these factors play in our spiritual lives. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation on ANN Profiles with Alyssa Truman.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Joe Reeves: The Road to the General Conference and Church Unity
    In the latest episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Joe Reeves, the assistant director of the Sabbath School Personal Ministries Department at the General Conference. They discuss the Inverse Sabbath School Lesson, Joe's rural childhood, and his family's involvement in the independent Adventist church movement.

    Key takeaways include the importance of humility, openness to learning, and being part of a church community. Joe shares insights on the Bible study guide for young adult Sabbath schools called Inverse, which is available in multiple languages.

    Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about spiritual growth and learning. Check out the episode today.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Anthony Kent: The Adventist Legacy and the Power of Literature Evangelism
    In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Anthony Kent, associate Ministerial Secretary. Kent’s story begins with his paternal great, great grandfather receiving the book The Great Controversy from legendary literature evangelist Philip Reekie and also his maternal grandfather was introduced to The Great Controversy by another dedicated literature evangelist.
    1 hr 19 min
  • Zeno Charles-Marcel: On Childhood Dreams and First Impressions
    On this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Zeno Charles-Marcel, associate director of Health Ministries.

    Listen to Zeno’s story of his childhood dreams of becoming a mad scientist, which led him to the medical field.

    Learn how Zeno overcame a frightful first impression of Adventism to later work for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
    Listen to the episode for more details.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Jim Howard: The Journey of a Bi-Vocational Pastor
    On this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Jim Howard, assistant to the president and director of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries.

    Listen to Jim’s story of finding his way back to Adventism after being raised as a Christian who knew nothing of the Bible or the God it described.

    How did Howard go from opening his Bible for the first time as an adult man to leading out in the global Seventh-day Adventist Church?

    Listen to this episode to learn the story of Jim Howard, a bi-vocational pastor turned World Church leader.
    1 hr 9 min
  • James Winegardner: Will You Go? When God Calls
    On this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews James Winegardner, president of Adventist Risk Management.

    Listen to James’ story growing up in San Antonio, Texas, choosing between a career in orchestra or ministry, only to leave pastoral ministry to practice law for the next 25 years.


    How did Winegardner end up working for the Adventist Church? Listen to this episode to learn how God’s call can reach across careers, states, and decades to bring leaders into place for his glory.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Dennis Carlson: Leaving Plans in God’s Hands
    On this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Dennis Carlson, as he shares his life story from Adventist elementary to a business intern at Adventist Book Centers.

    Listen to Carlson’s story, managing Adventist Book Centers for 25 years, working with Adventists in the professional space, and continuing working for the church for twenty more years until the present.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Pavel Goia: Spiritual Growth and Faithfulness
    On this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Pavel Goia, who shares his experience living in communist Romania as a child.

    Listen to Goia’s story of a father persecuted for spreading the Gospel, a mother who taught him to cherish and memorize the Bible, and his personal spiritual journey with Christ.

    Listen as Goia shares encouragement for anyone who longs to grow spiritually.
    1 hr 14 min
  • Fylvia Kline: Saying “No” to God
    On this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Fylvia Kline, manager of VividFaith.

    Together they discuss Kline’s experience as a young Adventist, growing up disconnected from Indian culture and how God transformed her into a compassionate, mission-minded leader.

    Listen as Fylvia shares wisdom for Christians of all ages who are willing say “I will go.”
    1 hr 3 min
  • Justin Kim: Adventist Review Executive Editor Talks About His Path to Ministry
    On this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Justin Kim, executive editor of the flagship journal of the Church, Adventist Review.

    Together they discuss Kim’s unique experience as a second-generation immigrant and reflect on his upbringing in a Korean Adventist community.

    Listen as Kim shares his story of moving from an academic path to a ministry tract and how God showed him his place through it all.
    1 hr 10 min

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ANN Profiles is hosted by Alyssa Truman, an assistant director of the Communication Department of the Adventist World Church. This inspirational series features the life journeys of over 150…