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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
Seventh-Day Adventism
Community Engagement
Relational Evangelism
Healthcare

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes307Founded7 years ago
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Artwork for Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist Forum

Latest Episodes

Beyond The Remnant Episode 6 discusses how race, sex, and gender belong in that same conversation in Adventism and why truthful testimony on these topics is key to remnant identity.

Can an imagined story tell the truth?

Suspicion of fiction has been part of the Adventist ethos since the denomination’s earliest years. Ellen White warned that fiction could inflame the imagination, distract readers from practical responsibilities,... more

Episode 5 examines whether health is a theological concern, why the body is a sacrament, and who the health message really is for.

Is Nara Smith a tradwife? Not according to her.

Nara’s recent interview with Alex Cooper on Call Her Daddy reignited the internet’s debate over whether she has built her brand on tradwife aesthetics while rejecting the label, and whether her denial ... more

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Recent Guests

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?”
Sigve Tonstad
physician and New Testament scholar; research professor of biblical interpretation at Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Episode: Being or Becoming Remnant?
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
Rian Johnson
American filmmaker known for directing 'Knives Out' and 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
Episode: Rian Johnson on Wake Up Dead Man
Kimberly Bulgin
Pastor, author, and founder of the House of Women, focusing on empowering women in faith.
House of Women
Episode: Kimberly Bulgin: Taking up Space as a Whole Woman in God
Steve Matthews
CEO of ADRA Canada
ADRA Canada
Episode: Steve Matthews: Leading With Purpose at ADRA Canada
Dr. Mary Beth Werdel
Director of Mental Health Counseling and Spiritual Integration at Fordham University
Fordham University
Episode: Listening Through Suffering: A Conversation on Trauma, Faith, and Growth
Jocelyn Bell
Editor and publisher of Broadview Magazine, focusing on religious, spiritual, and ethical conversations
Broadview Magazine
Episode: Jocelyn Bell: Faith in Media: Nearly 200 years of Broadview.

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 States4 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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Audio quality and hosting style have been a recurring critique from some listeners.
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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“Faith in Jesus” or “Faithfulness of Jesus”: Does the difference matter?”
Q: What is the core idea behind reading Pistis Christu as the faithfulness of Christ rather than faith in Christ?
The core idea is that the Old Testament Habakkuk context and the Paul-revelation trajectory point to God's own faithfulness being the source of righteousness and salvation, with Jesus's faithfulness on the cross exposing God's true character and sustaining believers' faith, rather than salvation depending on human act or faith as a standalone possession.
Rian Johnson on Wake Up Dead Man
Q: Can you talk about the ways that you're kind of growing up?
My upbringing had both the power of love and the politicized grievance culture that is part of the church.
Rian Johnson on Wake Up Dead Man
Q: Can you talk about gender a little bit?
The relationships in the film reflect internalized misogyny, particularly in the character of Martha.
Rian Johnson on Wake Up Dead Man
Q: How is it to work within those spaces and make choices?
My experience in church informs my storytelling, allowing me to speak about my thoughts while maintaining sensitivity.
Rian Johnson on Wake Up Dead Man
Q: Can you talk about why that matters for this character and why you decided to have him have this idea?
It's about the notion of complicity and how tolerance can bind people closer together, even when they disagree.

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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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1. Sikve Tonstad
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5. Rian Johnson
6. Kimberly Bulgin
7. Steve Matthews
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