Church attendance has seen a decline since the pandemic. Young people are struggling to find a connection with community. On this episode, we talk to a young person who has left and come back and is now passionate about the benefits of church involvement. Megan Skene works for the Adventist Heritage Centre, based at Avondale University. Since 2020, she has experienced a reconnection to the faith she grew up around and is now passionate in attending and getting involved in her local church. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings.

Today on Record Live we sit down with two Christian dads to talk family, faith, and the kind of influence that shapes lives. Whether you’re a dad, hope to be one, or simply want to understand the role models in your life—this episode is for you. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday morning. To learn more, read https://record.adventistchurch.com/2025/08/28/not-just-a-dad-bod/

In September 2025, four women will take on a world-first challenge: riding a quad tandem bike across Australia. Their goal? To spark conversation and raise funds for Gotcha4Life, an organisation dedicated to mental fitness and suicide prevention. This week on Record Live, we chat with rider Anna Lindbeck about the upcoming journey—and how each of us can strengthen our own mental fitness while supporting those around us. Tune in at 4pm Wednesdays on Youtube and Facebook, or catch the podcast on Friday mornings.

Follow the team at https://www.ride4rescue.org/ride4life 

Domestic violence and family violence are still frighteningly prevalent in today's society. We talk with Counsellor Paul Bogacs about why human nature seems to facilitate a need for control, the power of raising awareness, how the church can address the issue and we also get a sneak peak of what will happen at the enditnow summit August 22-23, where Paul will be the guest speaker. #RecordLive Wednesday 4pm (AEST) and Friday mornings for the podcast version.

To find out more about enditnow visit: https://sydney.adventist.org.au/events/enditnow/

Are short-term mission trips just an excuse to see another country? Or is there a value for the missionary and the community they visit? Why go on a mission trip? Is it something anyone can do or just for the few?

Record's own Olivia Fairfax has just returned from Africa, with some stories to tell. We find out more about why she was there and whether the trip made an impact. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST or listen to the podcast, released Friday morning.

The chat we had with Joel Slade can be found on YouTube here or on podcast here. 

Is there anything that we, as Christians, have to do to stay saved? Is sanctification necessary for salvation? What really is sanctification—and how does understanding the process of salvation help in our own personal faith journey? Today we ask these questions and more with SPD ministerial secretary Dr Edyta Jankiewicz. #RecordLive Join us live on Wednesdays at 4pm AEST or listen to the podcast out on Fridays.

Some people claim that fiction has little real world value, while others swear by its ability to open new worlds and even enhance one's spiritual journey. Can literature help you to read the Bible better? How can a reader avoid content that is not uplifting and fix their mind on heavenly things? We examine these questions and more with grad student and literature lover Caitlin Jankiewicz Ibbott joins us to talk about all things faith and fiction. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings.

What does it really mean to live a life of worship? Join Worship Project host Dayne Haberman as we explore how worship extends beyond music and church services into our everyday lives. In this episode, we unpack what it looks like to honour God in our work, through hardship, and how to cultivate a lifestyle that responds to His love in every moment. 

Pastor Glenn Townend has just been re-elected as president of the South Pacific Division. In this candid conversation from the General Conference in St. Louis, he chats with Jarrod Stackelroth about leadership, mission, and where he believes God is leading next.

#RecordLive The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, is a dedicated Seventh-day Adventist. He was over at the General Conference Session in St Louis, and this episode features a pre-recorded interview with him and our correspondent Jarrod. How did PNG for Christ affect local communities? What's it like being an Adventist in politics? Join us live every Wednesday at 4pm or listen on our podcast, uploaded Friday mornings.