Doug Batchelor was living in a cave in California when he stumbled across a Bible and it changed his life, his career and calling and he in turn has been instrumental in changing many other peoples lives also. In this episode we delve into the history of the Bible and look at its impact, not just in Doug’s life but the broader impact on society and…

James and Ellen White were formidable leaders, prolific writers, expert organisers and tireless workers. They led the Adventist church through its early foundations, expansion and growth but during this time they were husband and wife, parents, mother and father to four boys. Their marriage experienced more hard ship than many others but through it…

For many music is an integral part of their spiritual lives and their worship experience. It is a key way that they connect with God individually, however this was not always common practice for Christians. Join us for this fascinating podcast with Dr. Erwin Nanasi as he goes through the history that music played in the reformation and then expound…

Just how closely tied was the abolition movement with the early Millerites? Was it possible to believe in the soon return of Jesus and not be involved with the abolition of slavery?Join us for this fascinating podcast with Kevin Burton as he unpacks some research that he has done with his doctoral dissertation into this period of Adventist history.…

The main figures of the reformation such as Martin Luther, John Calvin and Zwingli are part of what is known as the Magisterial Reformation. There was another wing of the reformation that was known as the Radical Reformation. Dr Dojčin Živadinovic takes us through this very crucial history and shares why we have much more in common with this less k…

The Sabbath has always had a special place in sacred history ever since its introduction in the Garden of Eden. The Jews have kept it, through the early centuries the early Christians kept it and throughout the reformation there were always groups who kept it. Dr. Michel Lee takes us through some of her historical research into this subject as well…

Adventism has been plagued with various factions throughout its history with none so prominent as the terms ‘conservative’ and ‘liberal’. ‘Orthodox’ and ‘progressive’ and other labels that have been used, sometimes in a derogatory fashion and sometimes as a badge of honour. Dr. Michael Campbell, unpacks the history of the 1919 Bible Conference, whi…

Most of the great reformers who significantly impacted religious history had a connection to the main Universities of their day. The Waldenses would send their young people to study in the great universities as missionaries. Thus the role that public university campus ministry has played in religious history must be considered and appreciated. Isra…

The Black American history is one full of both tragedy and triumph and how the Seventh-day Adventist church intersects with this history is fascinating. The late 1800's in the USA was a time of turmoil and civil war with slavery at the heart of the issues fought over. Then in the mid to late 1900's we have the civil rights movement in the USA. Duri…

Lying at the heart of the Sabbath experience, the weekly study experience and the mission experience is the study and time period known as Sabbath School. It was never supposed to be just a 1 hour slot in the church calendar that served a time filler before the main service but when done correctly it is the lifeblood of the church. Pastor Justin Ki…

The General Conference Session of 1888 will always be connected with the question, what if in Adventist history. A missed opportunity, a tragic misunderstanding, a fight about some issues that would later be declared irrelevant all form a part of the 1888 story. What were the issues and what are the lessons that we can learn today. Join us as we in…

The Celtic Church holds a special place in history and covered a wide area including modern day Ireland and Scotland. They lives and witnessed during a very tough time and yet they were very resilient and resourceful and evangelistic. In this podcast we interview Pastor Don Mackintosh, to whom the Celtic Church holds a special place due to his Scot…

The Reformation was led by men like Luther, Calvin and Zwingli who revolutionized their world and ours. But there were also many remarkable women who defied social biases and traditions with a dauntless commitment to God’s Word.This is a podcast with author Sukeshinie Goonatilleke and Adam Ramdin digging deeper into her Women of the reformation boo…

What were the ‘Dark Ages’ and why were they called ‘Dark’? During this episode we interview with Sebastien Braxton who goes into the history of how bible teachings/doctrine were lost and then how through the time period known as the Reformation, they were restored. Discover how men like Martin Luther and John Calvin revolutionized their world, how …