

Restore Podcast
Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
A podcast seeking to Restore the Vision, Restore the Mission, Restore the Church. Presented by Javier Diaz, North Region Pastoral Ministries Field Associate for Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 22min
Restore-Episode 122-Michael Campbell - Edward Allen: A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 122 officially marks 10 years of the Restore Podcast. Our gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey. For this episode, we have an invigorating conversation with co-authors Dr. Michael Campbell and Dr. Edward Allen about their new book, A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBook: A Global History of Seventh-day AdventistsRestore Podcast Episode 38: Michael Campbell - The 1919 Bible ConferenceRestore Podcast Episode 81: Michael Campbell - 1922: The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism

Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 3min
Restore-Episode 121-Matt Smith: Forest Lake Church Lead Pastor
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 121 is our first for 2026, and we have a conversation with Matt Smith, lead pastor of Florida Conference's largest church, Forest Lake. Listen as Matt speaks of his faith journey, leadership lessons, discipleship, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesForest Lake ChurchWebFacebookInstagramYouTubeRestore Podcast Episode 40: Forest Lake Pastors

Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 38min
Restore-Episode 120-Ruben Ramos - Rolando Rodriguez: A Discipleship Journey
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 120, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastors Ruben Ramos and Rolando Rodriguez about the ongoing journey of discipleship to Jesus.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesJacksonville LifePoint Christian FellowshipWebFacebookInstagramYouTubeBrandon ChurchWebFacebookInstagramYouTube

Nov 18, 2025 • 23min
Restore-Episode 119-Julie Cook: Direct Descendant of Ellen G. White
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.For episode 119, we are sharing a short recording originally posted to Florida Conference's social media accounts featuring a conversation with Julie Cook, great-great-great granddaughter of Ellen G. White who was one of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's early pioneers.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesVideo version of this interview.TikTokYouTubeFacebookExploring Elmshaven, Ellen White's final home, 1900-1915, where she wrote nine of her most influential books.TikTokInstagramFacebookMore footage of Elmshaven.TikTokInstagramFacebook"The original laptop."TikTokInstagramFacebook

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 16min
Restore-Episode 118-Dan Serns: N Pacific Union Conference-Church Revitalization, Planting, and Lay Training Director
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 118 features a great conversation with Pastor Dan Serns, director for North Pacific Union Conference church revitalization, church planting, and lay members. We talk about his faith journey, church planting and revitalization, how he stays focused on Jesus, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesPersonal web siteTransforming/Revitalizing Your ChurchFacebookInstagramX (formerly Twitter)

Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 1min
Restore-Episode 117-Jennifer Schwirzer: Abide Network / Faith-based Mental Health Coaching
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 117, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer, LPC, Ed.D. Jennifer is founder of Abide Network, a transformative platform offering faith-based mental health coaching. Drawing from her personal journey and passion for accessible mental health care, she shares how Abide Network's compassionate coaching, online courses, and uplifting community are helping people find clarity, purpose, and healing through a Christ-centered approach. Tune in to hear her insights on integrating faith, mental wellness, and more!Show Notes/Links/ResourcesJesus MeditationsMental Health Evangelism Starter KitAbide Network

Aug 26, 2025 • 2h 33min
Restore-Episode 116-Chad Stuart: Faith Journey, Spencerville Church Fire, Why He Left Social Media, and More
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 116 features an amazing, personal, and in-depth conversation with Spencerville Church Lead Pastor Chad Stuart. We go deep into his faith journey, his call to ministry, the fire at Spencerville that made headlines, evangelism, why he left social media, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesSpencerville Church Web SiteDirect Giving LinkE-mail and Prayer Requests

Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 16min
Restore-Episode 115-Abdiel Del Toro: Florida Conference Vice President for Spanish-language Ministries
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 115, I have an amazing missional conversation with my friend Pastor Abdiel Del Toro. We talk about his faith journey, how God saved his life, leadership, discipleship, his book, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBook—Cambiar o No Cambiar: La Decision Que Puede Transformar Tu IglesiaAdventist Book CenterAmazonSocial MediaFacebookInstagram

Jun 30, 2025 • 47min
Restore-Episode 114-Carla Monnier: Not Throwing Away My Shot
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 114 features Carla Monnier, youth and young adult pastor of WholeLife Church in Orlando. She shares her incredible story that will bless and challenge you.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesPacific Union College article: "A New Sense of Identity"

May 29, 2025 • 1h 10min
Restore-Episode 113-Alexander Bryant: North American Division President
Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 113, we talk with North American Division President Alexander Bryant. He dives into his faith journey, evangelism, leadership, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesDr. Bryant's BiographyPentecost 2025


