Restore Podcast

On this, our 100th episode of the Restore Podcast, we welcome back Pastor Ivan Williams who was our guest on episode 2 back in March 2016. He returns to talk about his new role, leadership, mission, his faith journey, and more. Speaking on a personal note, thank you to everyone for listening and sharing the Restore Podcast through these 100 episodes. Show Notes/Links/Resources Restore Podcast episode 2

On episode 99, I talk with Rich Aguilera who has been a leader in children's ministry for many years, creating content of all kinds to bless kids and families that lead them to know Jesus. This conversation is for everyone regardless whether they are involved in children's ministries. You will be blessed as you hear his journey from a career in architecture to going full-time doing children's ministries, as well as the importance of teaching and empowering our kids in the way of Jesus, and so much more! A must-listen episode! Show Notes/Links/Resources One Mustard SeedSupport via PatreonStreaming PlatformRadio/PodcastTV ShowWeek of PrayerPublishingEventsMoviesOne Mustard Seed YouTube channelKids' Bible Zone YouTube channelFacebook

For episode 98, I have a great conversation with Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy. We talk about his faith journey, mission, discipleship, and so much more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Voice of Prophecy web siteCycle of EvangelismDiscovery Mountain Radio Show for KidsVOP YouTube ChannelDiscover Bible StudiesVOP Facebook Page

On the Restore podcast's first episode of 2024, we have Pastors Andrea Jakobsons and Jonathon Cobb from Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church. They talk to us about their faith journey, call to ministry, leadership lessons, and so much more! You will be blessed and inspired by this conversation. Show Notes/Links/Resources Kettering ChurchMighty Prevailing Prayer: Experiencing the Power of Answered PrayerThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryLive No Lies

Episode 96, the last for 2023, we have a great conversation with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie, director and assistant director of pastoral care, respectively, for Adventist Information Ministry. AIM is a function of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church which focuses on digital evangelism, interest tracking, and connecting media ministry interests to the local church. Show Notes/Links/Resources AdventistInfo.orgBibleInfo.comA Picture of God

In episode 95, we welcome Dr. John Peckham back to the podcast to discuss his new book, God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. He also gives a brief update on the new role he accepted earlier this year, and then we spend some time unpacking his book. Make sure to take advantage of the 15% discount Andrews University Press has offered to listeners of this episode through January 2024. Use the promo code RESTORE2024 to receive the discount. Show Notes/Links/Resources BiographyGod With Us: An Introduction to Adventist TheologyRESTORE2024Episode 66-John Peckham: Divine AttributesEpisode 32-John Peckham: Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil

For episode 94, we have a great conversation with Dr. Alan Parker, professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University. We talk about his faith journey, how Millennials and Generation Z view evangelism, and much more. This is a power-packed conversation that will bless and challenge you. Show Notes/Links/Resources Bio/ContactSymposium paper and PowerPoint documents:

Episode 93 features a discussion with Pastor Steve Leddy, evangelism and church planting director for Potomac Conference. You will be blessed as you listen to his personal story and our conversation about discipleship, church planting, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Contact Pastor Steve LeddyPotomac Conference Pastoral Ministries TeamNorth American Division Evangelism Institute: ACTS Church Planting Support System

On episode 92, we talk with Dr. David Trim, director of the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research. In this conversation, he speaks of his faith journey, what his department actually does, why we need such a department, his recent book release, and much more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Office of Archives, Statistics, and ResearchAdventist ResearchASTR YouTubeAdventist EncyclopediaHearts of Faith: How We Became Seventh-day AdventistsAdventist Book CenterAmazon

Episode 91 is an amazing conversation with award-winning Christian filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. Martin has made more than 30 films on faith, religion, and spirituality. His latest film is titled Sabbath. You will be blessed and challenged by this conversation. Show Notes/Links/Resources Journey FilmsSabbathOther filmsFacebookInstagramTwitter

In episode 90, we talk with Chris Martin who, earlier this year, released his second book on social media entitled The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead. Part of the brief book description states, "Martin both exposes the ways the Internet is distorting our life in Christ and shows us how to faithfully respond. Martin teaches us how to care for people who are obsessed with followers, views, and likes—and how to love those whose online influences have filled them with cynicism and contempt." You will be blessed and challenged by Martin's book and our conversation. Show Notes/Links/Resources Terms of ServiceTerms of Service: The Real Cost of Social MediaThe Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead@ChrisMartin17chris.j.martin17@gmail.com

Episode 89 is an amazing conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Talbot, speaker/director for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. In this conversation, we discuss her faith journey, the meaning of righteousness by faith, practical ways to share Jesus, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Jesus 101Ministry Magazine"On what basis does God declare me righteous?""Rest and Sabbath in Matthew's Gospel: an investigation of Matthew 11:24–12:14"Apple iOSGoogle Play/Android

On episode 88, we have an incredible, inspiring conversation that is sure to challenge you as well. Debleaire Snell is Speaker/Director for Breath of Life Ministries and senior pastor for Oakwood University Church. Show Notes/Links/Resources Get UnrealisticBreath of LifeAmazonBreath of Life MinistriesOakwood University ChurchCarlton ByrdLeslie Pollard

For episode 87, we talk with Brady Shearer, YouTuber and CEO of Pro Church Tools. Brady and his team seek to help churches navigate their ministries through the single biggest communication shift we've seen in the last 500 years! This episode is full of great digital content to help churches move the mission of God forward in the digital world in which we all live. Be sure to check out ProChurchTools.com for all the resources mentioned in the podcast and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Pro Church ToolsYouTube channelSocialSermonsThe 1-page Church Social Media Plan

Episode 86 celebrates our seventh anniversary of the Restore Podcast, and this edition celebrates Black History Month. Our guest is Oakwood University President Leslie Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., MBA. We talk about his faith journey, how Oakwood was founded, the future of Oakwood, leadership, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Power Through PrayerAmazonEmbracing Diversity: How to Understand and Reach People of All CulturesAdventist Book CenterAmazonProtest & ProgressAmazonCalvin B. Rock, Protest & ProgressWeb siteMission and history

Episode 85—our first for 2023—we have a jam-packed conversation with Tim Madding, director of the North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI). In this conversation, we talk about his faith journey, being homeless at a young age, and his call to ministry. He defines and talks about plateaued, dying, and health churches, creating a multi-site church, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Tim Madding bioNADEIBeltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church

Episode 84 features a spirit-filled conversation with Pastor Dwight Nelson, senior pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. We talk about his call to ministry, leadership lessons learned, preaching, prayer, and so much more. Show Notes/Links/Resources NET 98 Anniversary Celebrated at Pioneer ChurchKeep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any AgeThe Rational Bible: DeuteronomyFrom Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, Deep Purpose in the Second Half of LifeRestore Podcast Episode 4Pioneer Memorial Church web site

In episode 83, we have a power-packed conversation with Chanda Nunes-Henry, Executive Secretary and Pastoral Ministries Director for Nevada-Utah Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Chanda speaks deeply about her faith journey, call to ministry, and so much more! You will definitely be blessed, inspired, and challenged by this conversation. Show Notes/Links/Resources Pastor Chanda Nunes Elected As Nevada-Utah Executive Secretary

In episode 82, Dr. Heather Thompson Day returns, and this time, her husband Seth Day joins as they co-authored their recently released book, I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit. You will be blessed with this conversation on relationships, communication, and more! Show Notes/Links/Resources Plutchik's Wheel of EmotionsDaring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and IntimacyAmazonI'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to QuitAmazonViral Jesus

In episode 81, welcome back Michael Campbell and discuss his new book released at the beginning of 2022, 1922: The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism. This book will unpack the rise of Adventist fundamentalism and the 1922 General Conference Session. Show Notes/Links/Resources 1922: The Rise of Adventist FundamentalismAdventist Book CenterAmazon1919: The Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle with FundamentalismAdventist Book CenterAmazon@m_w_campbellAdventistHistorianRestore Episode 38