16 May 2022  | From a literary standpoint the parables of Jesus were like those of his contemporaries, but their purpose and effect were dramatically different. This presentation will examine the importance of the parables, the narrative technique of Jesus, and how the parables should be interpreted. Our familiarity with them and the tradition of […]

15 May 2022  | Seventh-day Adventism arose in the aftermath of the Great Disappointment of 1844. Despite numerous “proofs” culled from Scripture, used confidently to pinpoint the date of the second advent to October 22, 1844, Christ did not return. This failure of chronological calculations ensured that official Adventism would never predict a precise time […]

11 April 2022  | Occasionally you will hear public figures—politicians, athletes, performers—identify themselves as Christians. Given the actions of some of these people, their claims seem to me to be a catalyst for an interesting and possibly necessary discussion: what does it mean to be a Christian? In short, what is a Christian? An important […]

1 April 2022  | Dr. Fortin looks at the kinds of relationships we have had and can have with other churches. Can we engage along with other churches in inter-church activities, community action, dialogues, relief activities? Can we cooperate in community worship services? Can our pastors join local pastors’ associations? How about cooperating with larger […]

17 March 2022  | Ari Bates was a religion student, student leader and recruiter at Southern Adventist University— until she came out as trans on social media. Now she’s out of school and out of a job. Interviewer: Lindsey Abston Painter. To join this conversation, click/tap here.