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In episode 117, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer, LPC, Ed.D. Jennifer is founder of Abide Network, a transformative platform offering faith-based mental health coaching. Drawing from her personal journey and passion for accessible mental health care, she shares how Abide Network's compassionate coaching, online courses, and uplifting community are helping people find clarity, purpose, and healing through a Christ-centered approach. Tune in to hear her insights on integrating faith, mental wellness, and more!

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Jesus Meditations
• Mental Health Evangelism Starter Kit
• Abide Network

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Episode 116 features an amazing, personal, and in-depth conversation with Spencerville Church Lead Pastor Chad Stuart. We go deep into his faith journey, his call to ministry, the fire at Spencerville that made headlines, evangelism, why he left social media, and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Spencerville Church Web Site
• Direct Giving Link
• E-mail and Prayer Requests

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In episode 115, I have an amazing missional conversation with my friend Pastor Abdiel Del Toro. We talk about his faith journey, how God saved his life, leadership, discipleship, his book, and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Book—Cambiar o No Cambiar: La Decision Que Puede Transformar Tu Iglesia
  • Adventist Book Center
  • Amazon
• Social Media
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

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Episode 114 features Carla Monnier, youth and young adult pastor of WholeLife Church in Orlando. She shares her incredible story that will bless and challenge you.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Pacific Union College article: "A New Sense of Identity"

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In episode 113, we talk with North American Division President Alexander Bryant. He dives into his faith journey, evangelism, leadership, and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Dr. Bryant's Biography
• Pentecost 2025

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In episode 112, we welcome back Dr. Heather Thompson Day to discuss her new book, What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure. This conversation, and the book, will inspire and challenge you.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Previous episodes with Heather
  • 82-I'll See You Tomorrow
  • 67-It's Not Your Turn
  • 31-Communicating the Gospel in the 21st Century
• Web Site: heatherthompsonday.com
• Book: What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure

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Our guest for episode 111 is Dr. James Doggette, senior pastor of Patmos Chapel Church in the Orlando area. We had an incredible conversation about his faith journey, evangelism, mission, leadership, preaching, and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Patmos Chapel at the Well Activity Center

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Episode 110 celebrates the Restore Podcast's ninth birthday by welcoming back Pastor Rodlie Ortiz who has appeared on previous episodes as both a guest and co-host.

In this conversation, we take a deep dive into his faith journey, what it was like being mentored by a well-known pastor for 12 years, his current journey at Campion Church, and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Past Restore Podcast episodes
  • Evangelism in the 21st Century
  • Communicating the Gospel in the 21st Century
  • Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil
• Campion Seventh-day Adventist Church

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Episode 109—the first for 2025—features an incredible conversation with Melina Thomas, a young adult leader and inspirational speaker seeking to lead and empower people in their walk with Jesus. In our conversation, she relates her personal testimony and more. You will be inspired and challenged by this conversation.

I also invited Pastor Juan Rodriguez, Florida Conference Youth and Young Adult Ministries Director, to cohost this episode.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Melina's web site
• Instagram
• Digital Missions Lab live stream from Fort Myers Church (YouTube link)
• Book: Pass the Bubbly

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It's episode 108—the last for 2024—and I talk with prolific writer and Adult Sabbath School editor for the last 25 years, Clifford Goldstein. Cliff talks about his faith journey, apologetics, what it's like being editor of the Adult Sabbath School lesson, and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Clifford Goldstein's Testimony
• Book: The Clifford Goldstein Story
• Book: 1844 Made Simple
  • 1844 Made Simple videos
  • YouTube Playlist alternative
    (official site may not display videos properly for everyone)
• Book: Graffiti in the Holy of Holies
• Book: Risen—Finding Hope in the Empty Tomb
• Current Adult Sabbath School Quarterly