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Episode 60 of the Restore Podcast is in honor of Black History Month as we have a conversation about the art and beauty of the Black preaching tradition. I was blessed to speak with Dr. Hyveth Williams, professor of Homiletics at Andrews University Theological Seminary and senior pastor of The Grace Place Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Dr. Gervon Marsh who is part of our Pastoral Ministries team here at Florida Conference and holds a doctorate in preaching from Dallas Theological Seminary.

There's so much that can be said about this incredible topic, and surely not everything is covered in this one conversation. I do hope and pray this episode, along with the links, will be a catalyst for you to continue exploring and listening to the art and beauty of Black preaching.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Biographies
  • Dr. Hyveth Williams
    • The Grace Place Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Dr. Gervon Marsh
• Books and Articles
  • Black Preaching: The Recovery of Powerful Art by Henry H. Mitchell
  • Those Preaching Women: A Multicultural Collection by Ella Pearson Mitchell and Valerie Bridgeman Davis
  • Preaching in Black and White by E.K. Bailey and Warren W. Wiersbe
  • "Black SDA preaching: Balanced and binding or betwixt and between?" by Dr. Calvin B. Rock in Ministry Magazine.
• Preachers/Sermons Mentioned
  • "Of Towers and Light" by Dr. Calvin Butts
  • "Where Myrtles Grow" by Dr. William Houston Curtis
  • "Let's Go (Take Some Risks)" by Dr. Marcus D. Cosby
  • "The Unspoken Part of Ministry" by Dr. Claude Alexander
• "Protest and Progress," Restore episode 49 with Dr. Calvin B. Rock and Dr. Gervon Marsh

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In this special episode of the Restore Podcast, episode 59, we speak with the creators of the Humans of Adventism documentary. This documentary explores the lives of Seventh-day Adventism in everyday life within specific topics covered in each episode. In this conversation, we dig a bit behind the scenes and much more!

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Humans of Adventism web site
• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Patreon
• Humans of Adventism documentary
• Devotional Series by Justin Khoe
• I'm Listening Series by Justin Khoe
• Restore Podcast Episode 24 with Justin Khoe
  • Apple Podcast link
• Restore Podcast Episode 30 with Kaleb Eisele
  • Apple Podcast link

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In episode 58, our first for 2021, I had a great conversation with practicing psychologist and leadership coach Dr. Nick Howard who has helped pastors, leaders, and anyone who has come his way to flourish through God's grace.

With about 20 years of experience in this field, Dr. Howard brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge—both practical and theoretical. I hope this conversation is helpful and hopeful to those who listen and that it will encourage you, unashamedly, if needed to seek professional help if you are struggling in any way with mental health issues and/or wanting a coach for your life.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Contact Dr. Nick Howard
• Finish Well Group Web Site
• Values and Vision Work
• A Psychological Pandemic ~USA Today
• Book: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry by Ruth Haley Barton
• Book: The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World by Peter Scazzero

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In episode 57, I talk with Dr. Derek Morris, president of Hope Channel International, a television network of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Morris has held several roles in the Adventist Church. He has pastored and also taught for many years at Southern College (now Southern Adventist University). He has served as president of Hope Channel since 2016.

Dr. Morris and I talk in this episode about Hope Channel's growth, its current plans, and trajectory in the digital age. We also speak about his faith journey, preaching, miracles, and more.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Hope Channel
• Hope Channel on Facebook
• Hope Channel on Instagram
• Hope Channel on Twitter
• Hope Channel Contact Info
• Hope Channel Bible Study Site
• Free Powerful Biblical Preaching eBook
  • Use coupon code POWERFUL (all capitals)
  • Code is only valid for eBook

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A short devotional thought on giving thanks in the midst of this crazy, unprecedented 2020 year.  I pray it will bless you!

Show Notes/Links:

• Henry Smith (Wikipedia page)
• Don Moen (YouTube): Give Thanks

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In episode 55, we have Pastor Tara VinCross from Azure Hills Church in California. Pastor Tara talks about her faith journey and her recently released book on discipleship: Deep Calling: On Being and Growing Disciples.

• On Being and Growing Disciples is a wholistic discipleship movement—discipleship and disciple-making that emphasizes a life-long process, not a destination. It's about making space for God in the every day, bearing witness to transformation in the ordinary. It's about knowing truth and experiencing truth. It's about learning to listen to the voice of God in your own, precious life. It's about satisfying your longing with the only One who can satisfy your soul. All are invited. All are welcome to answer the deep call of God.

I hope this conversation will bless and encourage you to go and make disciples!

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Bio for Tara VinCross
• Deep Calling book and resources from AdventSource
• Deep Calling book in Kindle or paperback from Amazon

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In episode 54, we continue with part 3 of our tithing series featuring North American Division CFO/Treasurer Randy Robinson. We discuss how tithe is distributed at the Union, Division, and General Conference levels of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with valuable information regarding tithe distribution, you will find Randy's heart for mission at the center of his role.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Bio for Randy Robinson
• August 2020 Tithe Report (PDF)
  • Index of all available past reports

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On episode 53, we talk with Frank Hasel, Ph.D., an associate director at the Adventist Biblical Research Institute, and Michael Hasel, Ph.D., professor of Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology at Southern Adventist University. They were the authors of the second quarter 2020 Sabbath School lesson, "How to Interpret Scripture." We pray this in-depth conversation will be helpful and hopeful as we encourage you to engage with the Word of God.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Bio for Dr. Michael Hasel
• Bio for Dr. Frank Hasel
• Living for God: Reclaiming the Joy of Christian Virtue book by Frank Hasel
  • Adventist Book Center
  • Amazon
• Adventist Biblical Research Institute
• A Thousand Shall Fall: The Electrifying Story of a Soldier and His Family Who Dared to Practice Their Faith in Hitler's Germany book by Susi Hasel Mundy
  • Adventist Book Center
  • Amazon
• Second quarter 2020 Sabbath School lesson, "How to Interpret Scripture."
  • Adventist Book Center (hard copy purchase)
  • Amazon (Kindle eBook purchase)
  • Adult Bible Study Guide Archive access to web and PDF downloads (free)
• American Bible Society 10th Anniversary "State of the Bible" Survey Report

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On episode 52, we welcome back Ty Gibson, author, speaker, director of Light Bearers ministry, and pastor at Storyline Church in Eugene, Oregon. He recently released his newest book, The Heavenly Trio: Exploring the Views of Ellen White and the Early Adventist Pioneers Regarding the Trinity.

For any leader or church member who has questions regarding our Church's past and current understanding of the doctrine of the trinity, or simply wants to dig deeper into this fascinating topic, this is not only a must-listen conversation, but also a must-read book.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Lightbearers Ministry: lightbearers.org
• Storyline Church: storyline.church
• Official Statement On the Trinity: adventist.org/beliefs/fundamental-beliefs/god/trinity
• The Heavenly Trio Book: Adventst Book Center or Amazon
• The Sonship of Christ Book: Adventist Book Center or Amazon
• Camp Meeting Sermon Series—The End: YouTube Playlist
• Teaching Series—Early Adventists and Social Justice: YouTube Playlist
• Ty Gibson on Twitter: twitter.com/tyfgibson
• Lightbearers on Facebook: facebook.com/this.is.light.bearers
• Camp Kulaqua FundRace: camprace.com

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Episode 51 is part 2 of a series we started on tithing in the Adventist Church. Part 1 was episode 45 with Dr. Jud Lake titled, "Brief History and Theology of Tithing in the Adventist Church." In this part 2 episode, we feature Elisa Rahming, Florida Conference Treasurer/CFO, explaining how tithe is distributed and used in a local conference. We hope this series will be informative and helpful in explaining how tithing is used.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Are We Suing Ourselves? article by Elisa Rahming
• AdventistGiving.org
• North American Division Tithe and Offering Reports