Matthew J. Korpman is an adjunct professor of biblical studies at the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University. He is completing his PhD in New Testament at the University of Birmingham and holds a masters degree from Yale University Divinity School. The author of the bestselling book Saying No to God (2019), a contributor to […]

And Grace Will Lead Us Home

A core belief in the Adventist church is that God is love. This fundamental belief shapes all of our other doctrines and informs the way we read the Bible. However, as we will see this week, talking about the love of God can be dangerous. It can get preachers canceled. Join us this week as […]

Always be ready to give a reason for the hope that you have. How does this statement land for you? What if you are feeling hopeless? Join us this week as we discuss this together and learn about the value of hope and how to cultivate it together. 1. Learned Hopefulness: The Power of Positivity to […]

Abraham Joshua Heschel once said, “The meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate time rather than space.” This week, we’ll explore the beauty of the Sabbath and reflect on the difference between our initial reaction and our true response to it.

Religious Liberty is the right to practice and believe in a religion, or no religion at all, without government interference. Join us this week as we talk about the historical foundation of this essential right and how it relates to the Adventist Church. Resources included in this week’s talk:  The Power Worshipers by Katherine Stewart Confident Pluralism […]

This week, we are starting a new series about the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Whether you are a lifelong member, brand new, or simply curious, we hope this is something you will find helpful. Talking about a denomination can be interesting. Sometimes, people have experienced trauma, others profound joy. The goal is to be both honest […]