Seeking What They Sought

Dr. Greg Howell, a professor with a rich background in pastoral ministry, dives into the intriguing divide between pastors and teachers in the Adventist Church. He shares humorous stories from his journey, while emphasizing the unique joys and struggles of bridging these roles. The conversation highlights the emotional impact of financial decisions on educational institutions and explores ways to transform Bible education into more interactive experiences, advocating for collaboration between church leaders and educators for a stronger community.

In this chat with Alex Bryan, the President of Walla Walla University, listeners gain a fresh perspective on faith-based higher education. Bryan reflects on his journey through the Adventist educational system and emphasizes the need for strong community ties in fostering spiritual growth. He discusses the challenges facing Adventist schools, including declining enrollment and the balancing act of exposing students to secular ideas while reinforcing their faith. Additionally, the conversation highlights technology's role in today's education, transforming how students connect.

Welcome back to another episode of Seeking What They Sought! This week, Sean and Anthony are joined by the small-but-mighty Judelle McCormick, who we've known well since our college days at Walla Walla University. As a teaching principal at a small Adventist school in the Pacific Northwest, Judelle shares her journey from Sri Lanka to Pohnpei and finally to Walla Walla, offering insights into the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of Adventist education. We explore what it really means to educate for eternity, the importance of mission-driven teaching, and how to keep burnout at bay in a demanding yet fulfilling career. Spoiler alert: Jesse and Erik missed out on this one, so enjoy the more civil dialogue! Join our Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/swtspatreon Have 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

In the first episode of our new series on Adventist Education, we delve into the evolution, challenges, and aspirations of Adventist schooling. Larry Blackmer, a veteran in Adventist education, shares his extensive journey, discussing trends in enrollment, financial constraints, policy impacts, and the importance of healing past grievances. We examine the core distinctives and doctrines of Adventist education, the dynamic between spiritual and academic goals, and the critical role of fostering a personal relationship with Jesus among students. This episode also highlights issues such as teacher burnout, resource allocation, and the relationship between schools and local churches, emphasizing collaboration and community support for the future success of Adventist education.Have 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 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/seekingsda

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 our final episode, we sit down with NAD President, Alex Bryant. He talks with us about his vision for a more unified Adventism, and how he deals with divisions within the church (including between the NAD and GC 👀).Have 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

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 5, we sit down with Danny Shelton—founder of 3ABN.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

Hey everyone, Erik here. I apologize for this episode. Good luck! In this bonus episode, the guys discuss politics and how it intertwines with our faith in the wake of Biden's announcement that he is ending his campaign.

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 4, we sit down with Craig Hadley, controversial pastor of Paradox Church in Southern California.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

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.