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ECHO

70 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

A simultaneous podcast/video series, Echo brings together different viewpoints but finds common ground on difficult topics. This series features Ryan Becker as host.

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Grace vs. Discipline — Special Guests: Andrew Korp and Rachel Beaver

July 17, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. There is a pervasive argument amongst the members in the Christian community over "Grace or Discipline." Join Ryan and his two guests as they explore their perspectives and personal ...

Finding Your People — Special Guests: Jon Daniel and Ethan Wu

July 10, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. When you graduate academy, high-school or college and move away from your group of friends, many young adults don't know where all the other young adults are. So how do you find them...

Boundaries — Special Guests: Nena Madrigal and Jacob Fisher

June 26, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. One of the most challenging things to do, is to set boundaries in your life. Some people are fantastic at this and others have some work to do. In today's episode, Ryan and his guest...

Chasing Your Purpose — Special Guests: Jon Daniel and Kevin Christenson

June 19, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. "What is my purpose?" This question runs through every young adult's mind. For some, they have known their whole life and for others as they are heading off to college, they are stil...

Joy vs. Happiness — Special Guests: Nena Madrigal and Jacob Fisher

June 05, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. The words "joy" and "happiness" sometimes get used interchangeably when they have two different meanings. In this episode, Ryan and his guest dive head first into defining these term...

How to Be More Selfless and Caring — Special Guests: Natibel Fortunato and John Moldova

May 29, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. One of the biggest problems we face in our society today is that of selfishness. It is so easy to be consumed by "my needs," "my wants," "my..." In today's episode, Ryan explores wit...

Where Do You Find Beauty in Seventh-day Adventism? — Special Guests: Kaleb Eisele and Henry Johnson

May 22, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. It's so easy to pick-a-part things that might be wrong with the church. In a society that breeds pessimism, how can we find the positive or beauty in the mess caused by humans. Join ...

Prayer Life — Special Guests: Marty Miller and Austin Bates

May 15, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. The subject of a "Prayer Life" can be a touchy one. Some may feel subjected to judgment if their's is compared to yours. For some, they may desire a deeper better prayer life while o...

Prayer Life — Special Guests: Marty Miller and Austin Bates

May 15, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. The subject of a "Prayer Life" can be a touchy one. Some may feel subjected to judgment if their's is compared to yours. For some, they may desire a deeper better prayer life while o...

Mentoring Relationships — Special Guests: Benjamin Lundquist and Natalie Boonstra

May 08, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. Have you ever had a mentor or do you have one right now? Why should you have a mentor? Mentoring can be one of the best relationships you can have in your life. Listen to Ryan and hi...

Growing-up Adventist — Special Guests: Jon Daniel and Ethan Wu

May 01, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. So often we think no one can relate to us because we think we are the only one who has gone through an experience. But that's just not the case. Join Ryan and his guests as they shar...

How to Disagree — Special Guests: Kaleb Eisele and Henry Johnson

April 24, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. How do we disagree? In today's culture and society, it seems like we are constantly in a disagreement with anyone that has a different perspective than we do. We see this in the poli...

Faith in the Real World — Special Guests: Jon Daniel and Kevin Christenson

April 17, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. When all is said and done, and we leave the bubble of Adventism after school, how do we live our faith in the real world? This is a concept and questions that all new graduates face ...

How do I love my enemy? — Special Guests: Benjamin Lundquist and Natalie Boonstra

April 10, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. "How do I love my enemy?" This is a big question that could be revisited in a number of episodes. So who is your enemy? Is it your co-worker, sibling, next door neighbor or someone o...

How do I know God's answer to a prayer? — Special Guests: Natibel Fortunato and John Moldova

April 03, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. "How do we know God's answer to a prayer," is one of the most asked questions of any Christian. We often want the answer to be the way we are leaning and if we don't get that answer ...

How do I put my "Identity" in Christ? — Special Guests: Kaleb Eisele and Henry Johnson

March 27, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. According to Webster's dictionary, Identity is: "the fact of being who or what a person or thing is." So taking that definition then it is "being who we are in Christ," or "what I am...

God and Love/Relationships — Special Guests: Austin Bates and Christina Khabbaz

March 20, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. Love and relationships are on the minds of most young adults. Christian young adults struggle with the question of what God has in mind for them with their relationships and love. Jo...

Perspectives on Vulnerability — Special Guests: Benjamin Lundquist and Natalie Boonstra

March 13, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University. Vulnerability is not easy. In fact, the word generates a load of anxiety for most people. It's scary to share your deepest thoughts, pains and emotions with anyone. Join Ryan and his...

Leading on Empty — Special Guests: Casey Vaughn and Luke Kendall

January 24, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Do you ever feel that you are running on empty and everyone expects you to be firing on all cylinders? How do we continue when we are so depleted? Join Ryan and his guests as they share what has worked for them. Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests: Casey Vaughn i...

Myths on Pastoral Families — Special Guests: Tim Cove and Kim Cove

January 17, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Pastors and their families, at times, have a lot of pressures added to them by church members; as well has having church members just assume they know what is going on in their pastors' home life. Join Ryan and his guests, a husband a...

Confrontation vs. Reporting — Special Guests: Beth Grissom and Joe Pieretti

January 10, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Confrontation vs. Reporting is a tough subject. When do you confront and when do you report? Join Ryan and his guests as they carefully navigate their opinions on this subject. Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests: ...

Doctrines & Jesus — Special Guests: Casey Vaughn and Luke Kendall

January 03, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. The topic of Doctrines and Jesus are two topics that are under discussion amongst millennials and other young adults. Join Ryan and his guests as they share their personal opinions on these subjects.  Let us introduce you to this ep...

How do I build community in my own life? — Special Guests: Ryan Ashlock and Joe Pieretti

December 20, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Find community, especially after you branch out on your own after college and are away from your core friend group, is very important. Join Ryan and his guest as they share their own personal experiences with finding and building comm...

How to stay in the church when I disagree with their decisions? — Special Guests: Paolo Alvarez and Rachel Beaver

December 13, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. The choice to stay in the church when you disagree with their decisions is a tough choice to make. Most people today, unfortunately, end up leaving. Join Ryan and his guests as they dive headfirst into this difficult topic. Let us in...

Discovering Your Purpose — Special Guests: Tim Cove and Kim Cove

December 06, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Discovering Your Purpose is a topic we've talked about before but it is one of those topics that there isn't a super clear answer on. This question is asked by young and old because it is one that everyone wants to know the answer. Jo...

Finances, the Bible and Me — Special Guests: Beth Grissom and Joe Pieretti

November 29, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. The topic of finances can be one of the touchiest subjects in relationships. It is also a one of the most stressful subjects in someones personal life. Is there any biblical guidance? Join Ryan and his guest as they explore their pers...

When your local church is "toxic," where do you go? — Special Guests: Paolo Alvarez and Rachel Beaver

November 22, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Do you ever feel like the environment at your local church is toxic? That type of environment can make you not want to attend and in some cases has driven members away. So what do you do? Where do you go? Join Ryan and his guests as t...

**Special Episode** State and Regional Conferences — Special Guests: Evan Willis and Ryan Ashlock

November 15, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. This is a special episode dealing with the past, present and future of State and Regional Conferences. This topic could not be covered in our normal 20 minute conversations. Join Ryan and his guests as they share the history and their...

How do I deal with difficult questions? — Special Guests: Casey Vaughn and Luke Kendall

November 08, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Let's face it, sometimes there are questions that are either hard to answer or we don't like the answer. Join Ryan and his guests as they share how they handle difficult questions...and the answers they may not like.  Let us introduc...

Tithe: Where is my money going in the Seventh-day Adventist Church? — Special Guests: Ryan Ashlock and Joe Pieretti

November 01, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. The topic of "where are my tithe dollars going," has been a topic of great importance for Millennials and Generation Z. They would rather put their tithe dollars towards something they can see a return on. But is tithe really ours and...

How do I reconcile with a family member who has hurt me? — Special Guests: Rich Maskelony and Rachel Beaver

October 25, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Sometimes the hardest person to forgive for hurting us is a family member. Family members aren't supposed to hurt us, so how do we forgive them? Join Ryan and his guest this week as they dive into this topic.  Let us introduce you to...

How should we respond when church leaders are caught in scandal? — Special Guests: Beth Grissom and Joe Pieretti

October 18, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. How should we respond when church leaders are caught in scandal? This is a topic that come us in church family conversations. Unfortunately, the church is not immune to crisis. Join Ryan and his guests as they share their perspective...

Liberal vs. Conservative...is one better than the other? — Special Guests: Casey Vaughn and Luke Kendall

October 11, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. Liberal vs. Conservative...is one better than the other? This is a controversial debate that has been going on across denominational lines for years. Join Ryan and his guests as they share their perspectives in this discussion. Let ...

What do I do with Ellen White? — Special Guests: Ryan Ashlock and Joe Pieretti

October 04, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. "What do I do with Ellen White?" In the Adventist circle, Ellen White is a controversial subject. There are many feelings and opinions about her in reguards to her ministry contribution. Join Ryan and his guests as they share their pe...

How do I support a friend who's depressed? — Special Guests: Paolo Alvarez and Rachel Beaver

September 27, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. How do you support a friend who's depressed? That question is, unfortunately, very relevant to today's statistics. Depression is at an all time high, and most likely you have someone in your inner circle who suffers from it. The Natio...

Small Groups — Special Guests: Tim Cove and Maria Bryant

September 20, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. What is the point of a "Small Group?" How do I start one? How do I join one? The topic of "Small Groups" conjures up a myriad of questions. Join Ryan and his guests as they dive head first into this topic. Let us introduce you to thi...

How do you forgive when you are continually hurt by someone? — Special Guests: Kim Cove and Maria Bryant

September 13, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. "How do I forgive someone that continually hurts me?" This is a dilemma for most Christians because we are taught to love everyone. So is it "ok" to cut someone out of your life if they are toxic? Join Ryan and his guest this episode ...

The Journey from where you were to where you are. — Special Guests: Rich Maskelony and Rachel Beaver

September 06, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas. How did God bring you from where you were to where you are in your beliefs? This "journey" for everyone is different. Join our guests as they share their personal testimonies to where they are now with their faith. Let us introduce y...

When is "I don't know" an okay position to have? — Special Guests: Richie Halversen and Derek Schroer

July 12, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Often times, we as Christians feel like we have to "know" everything. But there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the Christian walk where we have to just live by faith and trust. Join Ryan and his guests as they dive into this final question in the Season 2 fin...

How much should I let my faith inform my politics? — Special Guests: Chris Sauve and Isa Tavares

July 05, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Politics is definitely a hot button topic. But one thing that a lot of Christians have themselves having a hard time navigating is knowing how their faith should interact with their political persuasion. In this episode, we are not bashing political parties or candid...

How do we respond to "selective" miracles? — Special Guests: Jessica Williams and Harold Carvajal

June 28, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Does it ever feel like other people have miracles happen in there lives but when you pray for a miracle it doesn't happen? You are not alone, there are many people who feel this way. Join Ryan and his guests as they explore this topic.  Let us introduce you to this ...

How should Christians interact with Social Justice? — Special Guests: Luke Steen and Jonathan Rodney

June 21, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2. Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. "Social Justice" is a hot topic currently. Many in the church feel conflicted over different social justice issues. So how should a Christian interact with something that is controversial? Listen to Ryan and his guests as they...

How do we figure out God's Will for our lives? — Special Guests: Richie Halversen and Derek Schroer

June 14, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Have you ever had the question of what is God's Will for my life? If we are all honest, most of us have asked this question is some way or another. Join Ryan and his guests as we dive in and listen to their perspectives on this topic. Let us introduce you to this e...

How do we deal with addiction? — Special Guests: Chris Sauve and Isa Tavares

June 07, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Addiction is a touchy subject for most people. Often times we like to think that we are not addicted to anything. However, most of us do have additive tendencies. Addictions can come in many different forms and not just the specific ones that come to mind when you he...

How prepared should I be to answer questions from people about my faith? — Special Guests: José Briones and Ben Williams

May 31, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. One of the biggest fears most new Christians have is how to answer questions about what they believe. So, how prepared should I be? Join Ryan as he and his guest discuss very sensitive topic.  Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests: Ben Williams  is a...

How can I be sure I am saved? — Special Guests: Jessica Williams and Harold Carvajal

May 24, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. The assurance of salvation...a lot of people struggle with this topic. How can you be sure? Join Ryan, Jessica and Harold as they discuss their own perspectives on how they know they are saved and how you can be assured of your own salvation. Let us introduce you to...

Is doubt dangerous to faith? — Special Guests: Luke Steen and Jonathan Rodney

May 17, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2. Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Have you ever wondered if having doubt was dangerous to your faith? Ever felt that if you doubted then you really weren't a true believer? Join our host Ryan Becker as he listens to our guest perspective on this topic.  Let u...

What makes you a Seventh-day Adventist? — Special Guests: Richie Halversen and Rachel Beaver

May 10, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Have you ever struggled with the question about what makes you a Seventh-day Adventist? Listen to what our guests have to share with their personal stories. Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests: Richie Halversen, is a pastor, evangelist, and church...

How to ask good questions about beliefs? — Special Guests: Chris Sauve and Isa Tavares

May 03, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Do you have questions about your beliefs or the beliefs of others? Have you ever wondered if it's ok to have questions? Find out what our guest have to share about their own questions they have had and how their questions made their beliefs stronger. Let us introduc...

How do I build friendships on a spiritual foundation? — Special Guests: José Briones and Ben Williams

April 26, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff. Have you ever thought about whether or not your friendships are a safe ground to talk about spiritual things? How do you build a friendship with a spiritual foundation. Join us as our guest share their perspectives on the topic. Let us introduce you to this episode'...