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Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist Forum

Spectrum
Adventism
Purity Culture
Ellen White
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Adventist Church
Social Justice
Spirituality
Christianity
Women's Ordination
Community Building
Burman University
Theology
The Hopeful
Canada
LGBTQ Inclusion
Spiritual Care
Adventist Identity
Seventh-Day Adventism
Community Engagement
Relational Evangelism

Our goal is to foster community through conversation. This podcast is a companion to Spectrum, a journal established to encourage Seventh-day Adventist participation in the discussion of contemporary issues from a Christian viewpoint, to look without prejudice at all sides of a subject, to evaluate the merits of diverse views, and to foster intellectual and cultural growth. For more, go to: https:... more

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Artwork for Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist Forum

Latest Episodes

Beyond The Remnant Episode 10, the final episode in this series of conversations, asks, "Why should we care about Adventist identity?"

Is everything Christians call “occult” actually dangerous?

For generations, Adventists have been warned against practices associated with witchcraft, spiritualism, and the supernatural. Tarot cards, astrology, séances, crystals, yoga, meditation, an... more

Episode 9 explores apocalyptic theology as an unveiling of what is happening beneath the surface of history and asks how Adventists can read Daniel, Revelation, and other apocalyptic writings in Scripture with moral seriousness beyond calculating end... more

When does staying informed become watching someone else’s suffering for entertainment?

A news story leads us to a court video, then to reaction posts, comment sections, and strangers’ theories about what really happened. Reality television invites u... more

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Recent Guests

Sigve Tonstad
Physician and author of Beyond the Remnant
Episode: Why Beyond The Remnant?
Trudy Morgan-Cole
Writer on non-patriarchal spiritual practices and Adventist perspectives on the occult
Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist Forum
Episode: PODLY WOMEN: Is Witchcraft Really Dangerous?
Sofia Lindgren
Adventist with personal experience using crystals, astrology, and other spiritual practices
Episode: PODLY WOMEN: Is Witchcraft Really Dangerous?
Siegfried Tonstad
Theologian and author of Beyond the Remnant
Episode: How Can We Have Morally and Ethically Serious Apocalyptic Theology?
Sally McMillan
Author of My Name Is Allen White
Author, academic and writer
Episode: What Stays When You Leave Adventism: A Conversation with Author Sally McMillan
Jayden Lindgren
Intern with Spectrum, golf culture commentator
Spectrum
Episode: When Institutions Fail Women
Sikve Tonstad
Author of Beyond the Remnant, Meditations on Identity
Norwegian University of Life Sciences / academic thinker on Adventist theology
Episode: What Does Biblical “Wholeness” Mean?
Sigve Thornstedt
Author of Beyond the Remnant
Episode: “Faith in Jesus” or “Faithfulness of Jesus”: Does the difference matter?”
Michael Nixon
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Beacon Health System; former Vice President for University Culture and Inclusion at Andrews University
Beacon Health System; Andrews University
Episode: Michael Nixon on Truth, Politics, Religion and the VP Files

Hosts

Shondell Henson
Host with multiple noted affiliations; appears across Adventist-focused conversations and Spectrum-related discussions.
Julius Naam
Co-host contributing to theological and identity-focused conversations.
Alexander Carpenter
Host of Adventist Voices; editor/pacemaker for Spectrum discussions; leads conversations on identity and theology.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Meh

    Female Hosts can’t seem to understand the difference between beauty and modesty. Lack of knowledge is taking the women’s movement backward.

    3 women splitting hairs over whether they agree on definition of porn vs pornographic. Editorial content is flimsy .

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sarita7981
    United States6 months ago
  • Boring

    Content and organization of the podcasts are boring. Looking for something a little more relevant and timely , more interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States3 years ago
  • Okay

    Sometimes timely and relevant topics sometimes random interviews that Don’t really hit the mark. I have decided to unsubscribe — there are so many other Adventist podcasts to listen to with more relevant content.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sarita7981
    United States5 years ago
  • Needs improvement

    Podcast has tremendous potential but is suffering from a couple of things. Carpenter is a poor interviewer who needs to shorten his questions and focus on the guest. His monotone style does not generate interest and enthusiasm for the audience. Certainly Spectrum could find someone with a stronger presence that matches the quality of the guests. And the audio quality is terrible. Carpenter sounds like he’s in an echo chamber and his lack of energy and clear intonation don’t help.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jojomommy2008
    United States5 years ago
  • Just What I Needed

    Thoughtful interviews and insightful topics from a perspective I can relate to. Thank you for creating this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    georgepeedee
    United States6 years ago

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Guest selection is seen as having strong potential, but pacing and delivery can affect engagement.
Interviews are praised when guests provide deep, nuanced insights rather than surface-level discussions.
The show benefits from thoughtful, scholarly guests and open dialogue.

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Why Beyond The Remnant?
Q: What is worth preserving in the Adventist understanding of the remnant?
Tonstad says the remnant can represent a meaningful mission, but cautions against making the denomination the center of the story. He emphasizes concern for God's character while attending to real suffering and recognizing that God's people extend beyond Adventists.
Why Beyond The Remnant?
Q: What has damaged God's name, and whose name needs healing?
Tonstad says the biblical story begins with God's character being questioned, and argues that Adventists should attend to God's reputation and how God is represented. He urges reconsidering portrayals of God as severe, arbitrary, or punitive.
PODLY WOMEN: Is Witchcraft Really Dangerous?
Q: When we think about practices that are outside of Christian spiritual practices, for each of us, do we have boundaries?
Sofia avoids practices that interfere with another person's will and would not use a Ouija board. Natalie avoids practices involving demonic presence, possession, and curses. Trudy avoids fortune-telling and attempts to communicate with the dead.
PODLY WOMEN: Is Witchcraft Really Dangerous?
Q: Were you allowed or encouraged to dress up and go trick or treating as a kid?
Sofia enjoyed Halloween and trick-or-treating in a traditional Adventist household, while Natalie was not allowed to trick-or-treat and Trudy recalled Halloween being accepted during her childhood.
How Can We Have Morally and Ethically Serious Apocalyptic Theology?
Q: How can we have morally and ethically serious apocalyptic theology?
The speakers argue for reading apocalyptic texts as revealing God's activity, cosmic conflict, and the character of God's kingdom, not simply as tools for calculating dates. They call for humility about historical timelines and attention to the non-coercive character of God's kingdom.

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A thoughtful discussion-focused series that brings theologians, educators, and Adventist identity scholars into conversation about faith, identity, ethics, and culture within contemporary Christianity. Episodes frequently explore biblical interpretation, church tradition, gender and purity culture, and the role of Adventist identity in a global context, often weighing scholarly perspectives against lived experience. Noteworthy traits include provocative readings of biblical texts, open engagement with controversial topics, and a willingness to examine how tradition intersects with modernity. Potential listeners will likely find rigorous, idea-driven dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and practical implications for faith communities and higher ed... more

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