Former Adventist
294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 185 ratingsFriends Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson sip coffee and talk about life after Adventism. They discuss their journey to truth including eating pork, going to church on Sunday, and learning to trust the real Jesus. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)
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EXTRA: Coping with Family in the Pandemic | 36
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBColleen and Nikki talk about how they cope with the whole family being together in the midst of isolation and the pandemic. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
The Transfiguration Tells All | 35
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBColleen and Nikki continue their discussion of the transition to the New Covenant including the amazing words of God that told about the end of the law covenant. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@For...
On Good Friday During Isolation | 34
April 13, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBColleen and Nikki talk about Good Friday and the coming Easter Sunday in the midst of isolation and the pandemic. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show (https://paypal.me/formeradventist)
EXTRA: On Good Friday During Isolation | 34
April 13, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBColleen and Nikki talk about Good Friday and the coming Easter Sunday in the midst of isolation and the pandemic. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Transition to the New | 33
April 08, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBColleen and Nikki discuss the transitional time during Jesus' ministry as the New Covenant was being announced. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
EXTRA: How are the Ratzlaff's Coping? | 32
April 06, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBColleen and Nikki talk with Dale and Carolyn Ratzlaff who are isolated in their home in Arizona as they also continue to face health challenges. Dale and Carolyn talk about the Scriptures that are grounding them during these times. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.fa...
How are the Ratzlaff's Coping? | 32
April 06, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBColleen and Nikki talk with Dale and Carolyn Ratzlaff who are isolated in their home in Arizona as they also continue to face health challenges. Dale and Carolyn talk about the Scriptures that are grounding them during these times. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show (https://paypal.me/formeradventist)
Covenant that Commanded Sabbath | 31
April 01, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBColleen and Nikki discuss the covenant that God made with Israel before they moved into the land that God had promised them. Adventism's most revered commandment is included. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.you...
EXTRA: Coping with Isolation | 30
March 30, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBColleen and Nikki discuss their lives during the enforced isolation during the current pandemic and what they do to remain grounded in reality. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Coping with Isolation | 30
March 30, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBColleen and Nikki discuss their lives during the enforced isolation during the current pandemic and what they do to remain grounded in reality. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show (https://paypal.me/formeradventist)
Really Big Covenant | 29
March 25, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBColleen and Nikki discuss the covenant that God made with Abraham while he was asleep. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
End Time Fears and the Pandemic | 28
March 18, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBColleen and Nikki discuss the fears they experienced during scary times as Adventists and how they are facing the current crisis. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
What About the Rainbow Covenant? | 27
March 11, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBColleen and Nikki discuss the covenant that God made with Noah which included the sign of the rainbow. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Covenants That Last and One That Ended | 26
March 04, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBColleen and Nikki discuss the covenants of the Bible including those that go on forever and one that ended already. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Kelsie and Cheryl Join Colleen and Nikki Answering "Why?" | 25
February 26, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBKelsie and Cheryl join Colleen and Nikki answering the question, "Why do we do this?" Attendees share their experiences attending the recent Former Adventist Fellowship Conference in California. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouT...
Live at Former Adventist Conference | 24
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBNikki and Colleen talk about leaving and the challenges former Adventists face. They also take questions from the live audience. This episode was recorded on the second day of the Former Adventist Conference held in Loma Linda, California, February 14–16, 2020. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assura...
What About Judgment? | 23
February 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBNikki and Colleen talk about their fear of judgment as Adventists. They show from Scripture that there is a judgment for rewards for believers and a Great White Throne judgment for unbelievers—but there is no investigative judgment. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.f...
Non-Formers Talk About Adventism | 22
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBColleen and Nikki talk with Adriana and Audrey about their experiences with Adventism and former Adventists. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Can We Lose Our Salvation? | 21
January 29, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBColleen and Nikki talk about the doctrine of the security of the believer and why we can't lose our salvation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
What Happens When We Die? | 20
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBColleen and Nikki talk about death and the Biblical teaching of the afterlife. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Insider—Annual FAF Conferences | 19
January 21, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBColleen and Nikki talk about the beginnings of Former Adventist Fellowship (FAF) and the annual Conference which is only weeks away. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Colleen and Nikki Talk About the Human Spirit—Is it Breath? | 18
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBColleen and Nikki talk about the new birth experience and the fact that humans have spirits. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Phil Johnson Talks About Adventism | 17
January 08, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBColleen and Nikki talk with Phil Johnson, the executive director of Grace To You of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. This interview took place at the Truth Matters Conference at Grace Community Church in October, 2019. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://ww...
Happy New Year | 16
January 01, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBNikki and Colleen talk about New Year's resolutions and their "perfection" in Adventism. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker, used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Our Christian Christmas Special | 15
December 25, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBNikki and Colleen talk about how Jesus’ birth has changed everything, from marriage to the value of women and the unborn, by defeating sin and Satan. Credits: Intro-music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker, used by permission. Extro-music: O Holy Night, Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ ...
Fathers of Christmas Shatter Doubt of Adventism | 14
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBNikki and Colleen talk about the two Fathers that were central in the Christmas Story: Joseph and Zechariah, and how their stories reveal the absolute truth of Scripture and shatter the doubt in Adventism. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube:...
Christmas Carols Changed by Adventism | 13
December 11, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBNikki and Colleen remember how Adventist edited out truth about Jesus from the Christmas carols. They share some of their favorite carols now and talk about the strength and joy revealed by the gospel in those songs. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine...
Confronted by Error-Free Scriptures | 12
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBColleen and Nikki talk about the radical change in their view of Scripture which turned their worlds upside down and established a new reality. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
The Holidays and Adventist Family | 11
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBColleen and Nikki share their bacon-wrapped turkey tradition and talk about the new dynamics in family gatherings after leaving Adventism. They also share how they have learned that God provides new family in Him. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ ...
Bacon-Wrapped Turkey and Family | 11
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBColleen and Nikki share their bacon-wrapped turkey tradition and talk about the new dynamics in family gatherings after leaving Adventism. They also share how they have learned that God provides new family in Him. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show
Justin Peters Talks About Cults | 10
November 20, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBColleen and Nikki talk with Justin Peters, an expert in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). This interview took place at the Truth Matters Conference at Grace Community Church in October, 2019. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://ww...
Adventism Has a Different Jesus | 9
November 13, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBColleen and Nikki share how they learned that they believed in a different Jesus as Adventists. They talk about how they learned who Jesus really is and how knowing Him has changed their lives and brought peace and hope they had not known existed. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.f...
Dale Ratzlaff Speaks Candidly | 8
November 06, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDale Ratzlaff remembers his shock when Adventist leaders admitted Adventism's investigative judgment could not be supported biblically but told him to preach anyway and ignore what wasn’t true. He shares how he was fired and how he learned the truth of the new covenant that has shaped his ministry. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventis...
We Burned Books on Reformation Day | 7
November 01, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBColleen and Nikki talk about their Reformation Day Party on October 31 which included burning books... what? Participants at the gathering reveal their thoughts around the blazing volumes. Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Carolyn Ratzlaff's Journey Out | 6
October 30, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBNikki and Colleen chat with Carolyn Ratzlaff as she shares her prior commitment to Adventism and her fear that her husband’s questions could cost her the job she loved. She recounts how she was fired and how the Lord reassured her the first time she worked on Saturday. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Min...
A Woman's Journey Out | 6
October 30, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBNikki and Colleen chat with Carolyn Ratzlaff as she shares her prior commitment to Adventism and her fear that her husband’s questions could cost her the job she loved. She recounts how she was fired and how the Lord reassured her the first time she worked on Saturday. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show
Great Disappointment Party | 5
October 23, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBFormer Adventist friends share comfort food and reminisce at a Great Contentment party on the 175th anniversary of the Great Disappointment of October 22, 1844. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist
Suspenders, Ketchup, and Being Good | 4
October 16, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBNikki and Colleen chat with Richard Tinker of Life Assurance Ministries, and ask him how his early life as an observant Adventist led him to his greatest joy: working with this ministry and seeing people leave Adventism and be born again. Formerly titled, "Why We're Here." (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show
Richard Tinker on Leaving Adventism | 4
October 16, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBNikki and Colleen chat with Richard Tinker of Life Assurance Ministries, and ask him how his early life as an observant Adventist led him to his greatest joy: working with this ministry and seeing people leave Adventism and be born again. Formerly titled, "Why We're Here." (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assuranc...
Richard Tinker On Growing Up Adventist | 4
October 16, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBNikki and Colleen chat with Richard Tinker of Life Assurance Ministries, and ask him how his early life as an observant Adventist led him to his greatest joy: working with this ministry and seeing people leave Adventism and be born again. Formerly titled, "Why We're Here." (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show
Richard Tinker Growing Up and Leaving Adventism | 4
October 16, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBNikki and Colleen chat with Richard Tinker of Life Assurance Ministries, and ask him how his early life as an observant Adventist led him to his greatest joy: working with this ministry and seeing people leave Adventism and be born again. Formerly titled, "Why We're Here." (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show
Grieving After Adventism | 3
October 09, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBLeaving Adventism is leaving more than a church; it is leaving one’s identity. We can expect to experience all the stages of grief associated with great loss: denial, bargaining, anger, depression, and acceptance. The gospel is our strength and our comfort as we navigate these tumultuous waters. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ ...
Adventism and Mind-Control | 2
October 09, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis podcast explains how Seventh-day Adventism fits the BITE model of mind control. Nikki and Colleen discuss the Adventist beliefs and practices that reflect the classic Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control that characterizes cults. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://w...
Adventism in the Rear-View Mirror | 1
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBColleen and Nikki explain in this first episode why they left Seventh-dayAdventism and why they reach back to minister to those still in their former religion. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the Show. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist