Seeking What They Sought

Polarized is a series that explores the divide. Our goal is to see if we can find common ground despite our differences, both on the “right” and “left."In episode 3, we sit down with Scott Mayer, Co-founder of the popular and divisive Little Light Studios.Join our PatreonHave a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you!  Shoot us a DM on Instagram or an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com

The guest, Alexander Carpenter, Executive Editor of Spectrum, discusses biases in journalism, liberalism vs. conservatism, truth, justice, Adventist beliefs, and unity through music within the Adventist community. The conversation explores Spectrum's impact, nuances of personal beliefs, and the importance of engaging in challenging dialogues.

Founder of Fulcrum7, Gerry Wagoner, discusses navigating church issues, liberal vs. conservative views, cultural landscape shifts, church hurt, truth & diversity in Adventism, and promoting understanding in disagreements within Adventist communities.

In this episode of Seeking What They Sought, we sit down with the director and executive producer of "The Hopeful" A new film that tells the origins of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We get a glimpse behind the scenes at what went into making this film a reality and the filmmakers' hearts for cinematic evangelism.  To learn more about "The Hopeful" visit: thehopefulmovie.comJoin our PatreonHave a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you!  Shoot us a DM on Instagram or an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com

Seventh-Day Adventist pastor Kevin Wilson and TikTok's CEO of Chai discuss the future of Adventist media evangelism. Topics include morality of tea vs. coffee, family background and Adventist upbringing, ministry of reconciliation, future of media and faith, challenges of losing a manuscript, and 'The Way of Chai' book content.

Matthew Lucio from The Adventist History Podcast joins to discuss the evolution of Adventist media, from radio broadcasts to digital platforms. They explore challenges faced, impact of media initiatives globally, and unique ministries within the community. From outdated production to modern innovations, the conversation includes anecdotes on engaging different generations and crafting content for specific audiences.

The podcast explores what it means to be an Adventist and the room for disagreement within the community. The hosts reflect on their interviews, express gratitude for new listeners, and discuss the diversity of Adventist beliefs. They challenge the great controversy concept and emphasize the individualistic nature of Adventism. The importance of Saturday worship is explored, along with personal experiences and affiliation with Adventism. The concept of present truth and its growth over time is discussed, and the podcast concludes with a conversation about the second coming and future plans.

Ty Gibson, speaker/director for Light Bearers and pastor of Storyline Adventist Church, discusses questioning God's existence, struggles with suffering, transformation through understanding God's love, Adventist beliefs and challenges, the power of love in overcoming sin and guilt, reintroducing Adventism, church planting, community projects, and unity in Christ's love.

What does it mean to be an Adventist? Who decides who's in and who's out? Is there room at the table of Adventism to disagree while pursuing the same mission? These are the answers we search for in this series from Seeking What They Sought. In episode 8, we sit down for a conversation with Dr. Timothy Jennings, founder and president of Come & Reason Ministries.  linktr.ee/seekingpodcastHave a question you want us to discuss? Comment? Maybe you disagree with something we said? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys get together (way too late at night) to react to President Ted Wilson's comments during the 2023 GC Annual Council Session.Link to tweets: https://twitter.com/pastortedwilson/status/1710688672490893814