Stories of younger generations speaking directly to the Adventist Church.

• "Dreams and Hopes" - Last year Pastor Aren tried something new, unsure of how it'd go. What resulted were some of the most insightful and profound words he'd ever heard from Gen Z teenagers. (7 minutes)
• "Dear Church" - Carla became a record setting athlete in both academy and college. She continued to excel as an adult, until one tragic night changed everything. The story of one of Adventism's greatest competitors discovering how strong she and her community truly are. (29 minutes)

Warning: Today's episode includes description of a violent act, starting at the 21:13 mark. Carla describes the moment she was the victim of a drive-by shooting. Take caution in deciding whether to listen.

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