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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.We are joined in episode 105 by Dr. Richard Hickam, Corporate Director of Music and the Arts at AdventHealth. We talk about AdventHealth's first music album release called Imagine Wholeness, music and the arts, his faith journey, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesRichard Hickam on LinkedInRichard Hickam on YouTubeAdventHealth Music teaser videoAdventHealth Music: Imagine Wholeness albumRestore Episode 12: Worship, Music, and the ChurchRestore Episode 68: Practical Ministry In Today's World

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 104, we have a great conversation with Ken Wetmore, senior pastor of WholeLife Church. He talks about his faith journey, call to ministry, and what it was like transitioning to WholeLife after Pastor Andy McDonald retired, having served the congregation since 1985!Show Notes/Links/ResourcesRestore Podcast Episode 5: Andy McDonald - The Story of Florida Hospital ChurchWholeLife ChurchThis Is WholeLife podcastKen's WholeLife blog

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Dr. John Peckham is back for episode 103 to talk about his newest book, Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict. Be sure to pick up a copy of this book that will bless and challenge you.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBook: Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic ConflictPrayer Books Recommended by Dr. John PeckhamPrayer: Does It Make Any Difference by Philip YanceyKnocking On Heaven's Door: A New Testament Theology Of Petitionary Prayer by David CrumpSuffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores by Dian LangbergPast episodes featuring Dr. John PeckhamEpisode 32: Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of EvilEpisode 66: Divine AttributesEpisode 95: God With Us - An Introduction to Adventist Theology

Send us a Text Message.In episode 102, we chat with Raewyn Orlich, associate pastor for discipleship and nurture at La Sierra University Church. We talk about her faith journey, call to pastoral ministry, and her book, In Grandpa's Shoes: An Invitation to Intergenerational Discipleship. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation and her book.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBook: In Grandpa's Shoes: An Invitation to Intergenerational DiscipleshipPodcast:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPastor Orlich—La Sierra University Web Site

Send us a Text Message.For episode 101, we hear from Kevin Christenson, head of Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International. He and his team are behind the recently released feature film, The Hopeful, which begins to tell the story of the Adventist Church. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.More information about the movie is at TheHopefulMovie.com where you can also sign up to screen the film at your church.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesKevin Christenson's web siteKevin on InstagramThe Hopeful movieHope Studios

On this, our 100th episode of the Restore Podcast, we welcome back Pastor Ivan Williams who was our guest on episode 2 back in March 2016. He returns to talk about his new role, leadership, mission, his faith journey, and more.Speaking on a personal note, thank you to everyone for listening and sharing the Restore Podcast through these 100 episodes.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesRestore Podcast episode 2—Adventist Evangelism in North America

On episode 99, I talk with Rich Aguilera who has been a leader in children's ministry for many years, creating content of all kinds to bless kids and families that lead them to know Jesus. This conversation is for everyone regardless whether they are involved in children's ministries. You will be blessed as you hear his journey from a career in architecture to going full-time doing children's ministries, as well as the importance of teaching and empowering our kids in the way of Jesus, and so much more! A must-listen episode!Show Notes/Links/ResourcesOne Mustard SeedSupport via PatreonStreaming PlatformRadio/PodcastTV ShowWeek of PrayerPublishingEventsMoviesOne Mustard Seed YouTube channelKids' Bible Zone YouTube channelFacebook

For episode 98, I have a great conversation with Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy. We talk about his faith journey, mission, discipleship, and so much more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesVoice of Prophecy web siteCycle of EvangelismDiscovery Mountain Radio Show for KidsVOP YouTube ChannelDiscover Bible StudiesVOP Facebook Page

On the Restore podcast's first episode of 2024, we have Pastors Andrea Jakobsons and Jonathon Cobb from Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church. They talk to us about their faith journey, call to ministry, leadership lessons, and so much more! You will be blessed and inspired by this conversation.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesKettering ChurchBook—Mighty Prevailing Prayer: Experiencing the Power of Answered Prayer by Wesley L. DuewelBook—The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerBook—Live No Lies by John Mark Comer

Episode 96, the last for 2023, we have a great conversation with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie, director and assistant director of pastoral care, respectively, for Adventist Information Ministry. AIM is a function of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church which focuses on digital evangelism, interest tracking, and connecting media ministry interests to the local church.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesAdventistInfo.orgBibleInfo.comA Picture of God

In episode 95, we welcome Dr. John Peckham back to the podcast to discuss his new book, God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. He also gives a brief update on the new role he accepted earlier this year, and then we spend some time unpacking his book.Make sure to take advantage of the 15% discount Andrews University Press has offered to listeners of this episode through January 2024. Use the promo code RESTORE2024 to receive the discount.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBiographyDirect Andrews University Press book link: God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist TheologyUse promo code RESTORE2024 when checking out for a 15% discount, valid through the end of January 2024.Episode 66-John Peckham: Divine AttributesEpisode 32-John Peckham: Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil

For episode 94, we have a great conversation with Dr. Alan Parker, professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University. We talk about his faith journey, how Millennials and Generation Z view evangelism, and much more. This is a power-packed conversation that will bless and challenge you.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBio/ContactSymposium paper and PowerPoint documents: (Dropbox link) Dr. Parker's data and research covering Millennials and Generation Z regarding evangelism.

Episode 93 features a discussion with Pastor Steve Leddy, evangelism and church planting director for Potomac Conference. You will be blessed as you listen to his personal story and our conversation about discipleship, church planting, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesContact Pastor Steve LeddyPotomac Conference Pastoral Ministries TeamNorth American Division Evangelism Institute: ACTS Church Planting Support System

On episode 92, we talk with Dr. David Trim, director of the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research. In this conversation, he speaks of his faith journey, what his department actually does, why we need such a department, his recent book release, and much more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesOffice of Archives, Statistics, and ResearchAdventist ResearchASTR YouTubeAdventist EncyclopediaBook: Hearts of Faith: How We Became Seventh-day AdventistsAdventist Book CenterAmazon

Episode 91 is an amazing conversation with award-winning Christian filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. Martin has made more than 30 films on faith, religion, and spirituality. His latest film is titled Sabbath. You will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesJourney FilmsSabbath documentary filmOther filmsFacebookInstagramTwitter

In episode 90, we talk with Chris Martin who, earlier this year, released his second book on social media entitled The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead.Part of the brief book description states, "Martin both exposes the ways the Internet is distorting our life in Christ and shows us how to faithfully respond. Martin teaches us how to care for people who are obsessed with followers, views, and likes—and how to love those whose online influences have filled them with cynicism and contempt."You will be blessed and challenged by Martin's book and our conversation.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesChris Martin's Blog: Terms of Service1st Book: Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media2nd Book: The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You LeadTwitter: @ChrisMartin17E-mail: chris.j.martin17@gmail.com

Episode 89 is an amazing conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Talbot, speaker/director for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. In this conversation, we discuss her faith journey, the meaning of righteousness by faith, practical ways to share Jesus, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesJesus 101Ministry Magazine article: "On what basis does God declare me righteous?"Dr. Elizabeth Talbot's thesis: "Rest and Sabbath in Matthew's Gospel: an investigation of Matthew 11:24–12:14"Jesus 101 mobile appApple iOSGoogle Play/Android

On episode 88, we have an incredible, inspiring conversation that is sure to challenge you as well. Debleaire Snell is Speaker/Director for Breath of Life Ministries and senior pastor for Oakwood University Church.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesGet Unrealistic by Debleaire SnellBreath of LifeAmazonBreath of Life MinistriesOakwood University ChurchRestore Podcast Episode 37: Carlton ByrdRestore Podcast Episode 86: Leslie Pollard

For episode 87, we talk with Brady Shearer, YouTuber and CEO of Pro Church Tools. Brady and his team seek to help churches navigate their ministries through the single biggest communication shift we've seen in the last 500 years!This episode is full of great digital content to help churches move the mission of God forward in the digital world in which we all live. Be sure to check out ProChurchTools.com for all the resources mentioned in the podcast and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesPro Church ToolsYouTube channelSocialSermons custom social media serviceThe 1-page Church Social Media Plan

Episode 86 celebrates our seventh anniversary of the Restore Podcast, and this edition celebrates Black History Month. Our guest is Oakwood University President Leslie Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., MBA. We talk about his faith journey, how Oakwood was founded, the future of Oakwood, leadership, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesPower Through Prayer by E.M. BoundsAmazonEmbracing Diversity: How to Understand and Reach People of All Cultures by Leslie PollardAdventist Book CenterAmazonProtest & Progress by Calvin RockAmazonRestore Podcast Episode 49: Calvin B. Rock, Protest & ProgressOakwood UniversityWeb siteMission and history