Restore Podcast

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In episode 42, we are delighted to have Pastor Sam Rainer with us. He's the pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church. Our conversation is all about church revitalization as Sam is currently going through a church revitalization and helps other churches/pastors do so as well.

Sam is also co-host of the Established Church Podcast, president of Church Answers, co-founder and co-owner of Rainer Publishing, and president of Revitalize Network.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• SAM RAINER
  • Web Site/Biography: samrainer.com/about
  • Twitter: twitter.com/SamRainer
• MINISTRIES
  • West Bradenton Baptist Church: westbradenton.org
  • Church Answers: churchanswers.com
  • Rainer Publishing: rainerpublishing.com
  • Revitalize Network: revitalizenetwork.org
  • Established Church Podcast: spreaker.com/show/est-for-the-established-church

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In episode 41, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastor Andres Flores of Epic Church in Chicago. We talk about what it was like to plant the church in 2012 and what has happened in the seven years since. You will be blessed to listen to Pastor Flores as he gives some keen insights and thoughts about his journey at Epic.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• ANDRES FLORES
  • Facebook: facebook.com/j.andresflores
  • Twitter: twitter.com/pastorandres777
• EPIC CHURCH
  • Web: epicchurchsda.com
  • Facebook: facebook.com/EpicChurch
  • Twitter: twitter.com/EpicChurchChi
  • Instagram: instagram.com/epicchurchchi/
  • YouTube: youtube.com/epicwired
• ARTICLE ABOUT EPIC CHURCH
  • Global Mission: csps.globalmissioncenters.org/the-makings-of-an-epic-church

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In episode 40 of the Restore Podcast, we are joined by Forest Lake Church Senior Pastor Geoff Patterson, Executive Pastor Tim Nichols, and Collegiate/Young Adult Pastor Juan Martinez discussing the church's past, present, and future trajectory in ministry.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• FOREST LAKE CHURCH
  • Web: forestlakechurch.org
  • Facebook: facebook.com/forestlakesdachurch
  • Twitter: twitter.com/forestlkchurch
  • Instagram: instagram.com/p/B3EkzqZAM6a/
  • Live Services: forestlakechurch.churchonline.org
  • Archived Services: vimeo.com/forestlakechurch/videos
• GEOFF PATTERSON
  • Facebook: facebook.com/geoff.patterson.5283
  • Twitter: twitter.com/pattersongeoff
• TIM NICHOLS
  • Facebook: facebook.com/tim.nichols.754
  • Twitter: twitter.com/tgnichols
• JUAN MARTINEZ
  • Facebook: facebook.com/juan.martinez.50115
  • Twitter: twitter.com/JMartinez110

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In episode 39 of the Restore Podcast, we talk with the Speaker/Director of It Is Written, Pastor John Bradshaw. It Is Written is a ministry that has been touching lives for more than 60 years. It was the first religious program broadcasgt in color to hit television in 1956.

Pastor Bradshaw shares from his heart, being very transparent about his personal journey, the past and present, and challenges with It Is Written and his take on evangelism in today's world.

Make sure to listen all the way through!

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• JOHN BRADSHAW
  • Twitter: twitter.com/bradshawkiwi
  • Facebook: facebook.com/bradshawkiwi
• IT IS WRITTEN
  • Web: itiswritten.com
  • YouTube: youtube.com/itiswritten
  • Twitter: twitter.com/itiswritten
  • Facebook: facebook.com/itiswritten

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On the 100-year anniversary of the 1919 Bible conference, Dr. Michael Campbell releases his book on the "epochal" event in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In episode 38, Dr. Campbell talks a bit about his personal journey, why he wrote his book, 1919: The Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle with Fundamentalism, the history and issues of the 1919 Bible conference, and the implications for today.

NOTE: September 21, 2022 — the original audio was poor due to internet connectivity issues during recording. We have recently run this program through a new processor to somewhat improve the quality. The spoken content remains identical.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Michael Campbell Bio from Southwestern Adventist University: swau.edu/profile/michael-campbell
• Michael Campbell on Facebook: facebook.com/pastorsoup
• Michael Campbell on Twitter: twitter.com/thewalkingstick
• Spectrum Magazine interview: spectrummagazine.org/interviews/2019/new-book-uncovers-adventist-relationship-fundamentalism
• Book—1919: The Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle With Fundamentalism
  • Adventist Book Center: adventistbookcenter.com/1919-the-untold-story-of-adventism-s-struggle-with-fundamentalism.html
  • Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B07R6Y4Z1Z/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ka0qDbSTKB621
• Book—Ellen White's Afterlife
  • Adventist Book Center: adventistbookcenter.com/ellen-white-s-afterlife.html
  • Amazon: amazon.com/Ellen-Whites-Afterlife-George-Knight-ebook/dp/B07PXGZMQG

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Episode 37 features Dr. Carlton Byrd, senior pastor of Oakwood University Church on the campus of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. He is also speaker/director for Breath of Life Ministries. In this conversation, Dr. Byrd speaks on his journey in ministry, evangelism/discipleship, and a brief inside look of his leadership at Oakwood and Breath of Life.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Bio: breathoflife.tv/who-we-are/dr-carlton-p-byrd
• Breath of Life Ministries: breathoflife.tv
• Oakwood University Church: oucsda.org
• Twitter: twitter.com/pastorcpbyrd
• Breath of Life on Twitter: twitter.com/breathoflifetv
• Breath of Life on Facebook: facebook.com/breathoflifetv
• Book: Free (pre-order at time of episode release)

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Episode 36 features Ron Clouzet, D.Min., Th.D. (ABD), who serves as Ministerial Association Secretary for the Northern Asia-Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The conversation covers what it's like to minister and evangelize in the culture of that part of the world.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Official Bio: nsdadventist.org/ministries/ministries.html?DP_DAPT=8
• Information on Northern Asia-Pacific Division: adventist.org/en/world-church/northern-asia-pacific
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Twitter: twitter.com/ronclouzet

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In episode 35, Bill Knott shares his faith journey from 18 years of pastoring churches, both large and small, to his current position as Executive Editor for Adventist Review and Adventist World magazines. Adventist Review is the Seventh-day Adventist Church's flagship magazine, first published by James White in 1849.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Adventist Review: AdventistReview.org
  • Facebook: facebook.com/AdventistReview
  • Twitter: twitter.com/AdventistReview
• Adventist World: AdventistWorld.org
  • Facebook: facebook.com/AdventistWorldMagazine
• Bill Knott on Twitter: twitter.com/AREditor

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Sergio Quevedo is a pastor and church planter whose journey is one you will want to hear as he shares what God can do as we surrender our lives to Him and step out of our comfort zones.

In episode 34, Sergio speaks about his call to ministry, giving up a law school scholarship. As the same time that he is given three small churches to pastor, Sergio begins a journey that leads him to be part of planting three more churches.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Twitter: twitter.com/PrSergioQuevedo
• Facebook: facebook.com/sergissimo.quevedo
• One Connection Church on Facebook: facebook.com/oneconnectionchurch

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Episode 33 is a powerful conversation with Jennifer Bolejack whose husband, Pastor Bradley Bolejack, tragically took his own life after suffering from anxiety and depression. Jennifer's counselor, Casey Horne, was also part of this incredible conversation that will help draw awareness to mental health issues.

Show Notes/Links/Resources

• Casey Horne web: ChampionFamiliesCounseling.com
• Casey Horne phone: (936) 900-8400
  • (Services include video conference counseling.)
• Jennifer Bolejack e-mail: [email protected]
• Jennifer Bolejack Facebook: facebook.com/jen.bolejack
• Jennifer's video testimony: youtu.be/r1192Uy8-JQ
• Adventist Review article: Calling Out the Majority: Why we need to talk about pastoral burnout, depression, and even suicide
• Counseling web site—find a counselor anywhere you are: theravive.com
  • "We are a network of licensed and professional clinical counselors, therapists, and psychologists who strive to make mental health care safe, affordable, and accessible. We hold compassionate values in therapy that cares for the whole person. Our goal is to help people reach their potential, overcome difficult journeys, and effect real and lasting change."