

Seeking What They Sought
Erik Edstrom, Sean Lehnhoff, Jesse Churchill, Anthony Lyder
Seeking What They Sought is a podcast where we have conversations about the Biblical basis for the beliefs and culture of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
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Jul 3, 2021 • 1h 17min
Intellectual Arrogance
In this episode, Jesse and Anthony address what they’re calling “intellectual arrogance;” the tendency for us to assume we are right and others are wrong. Join us as we try and practice healthier conversations! 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com

Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 16min
The Value of Dark Times
In this episode, Sean and Anthony pause to reflect on the dark times of life. They share some of their experiences with darkness, mental health, and doubt, as well as what they have learned from those times. Struggling with mental health or darkness yourself? Tell someone. Don’t suffer in silence, you are not alone! Send us a message, we would love to hear your story. If you are considering ending your life please know you matter. This is the National Suicide Hotline, give them a call if it is an emergency: 1-800-273-8255 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com

May 15, 2021 • 37min
A Conversation on Race (Part 2)
Jesse and Anthony continue the conversation following their interview with Michael Nixon, the VP For Diversity & Enrollment at Andrew’s University. 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com

May 1, 2021 • 1h 34min
A Conversation on Race (feat. Michael Nixon)
In this one, Jesse & Anthony have the opportunity to interview Michael Nixon, the VP For Diversity & Enrollment at Andrew’s University. Michael walks us through the history of racial conflict in the SDA church, the formation of Regional Conferences, and more. 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com

Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 19min
What Does a Union Really Do? | Church Structure - Part 2
Part two of our “Church Structure” series is a chat with North Pacific Union President, John Freedman. We talk about his journey, the difficulties of leadership, and the controversy surrounding women’s ordination. 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.comWant to support the podcast? CashApp, PatreonThanks for listening! - Jesse, Sean, Anthony, Erik

Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 5min
What Does a Conference Really Do? | Church Structure - Part 1
Part one of our “Church Structure” series! In this one the guys sit down for a chat with Washington Conference President Doug Bing. We get to hear his story and come away with some interesting insights about the local conference. 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.comWant to support the podcast? CashApp, PatreonThanks for listening! - Jesse, Sean, Anthony, Erik

Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 20min
Learning How to Listen (with Kaleb Eisele)
In this episode, the guys get a chance to sit down for a conversation with Kaleb Eisele, the man behind Humans of Adventism. Kaleb shares with us some of the lessons he's learned over the years, and we discuss how important it is to value the stories of others. Join us! This episode was sponsored by The Love Potluck! If you are interested in learning more about The Love Potluck, visit their site here: https://www.thelovepotluck.com We were featured on a blog! If you want to check it out head over to: https://blog.feedspot.com/adventist_podcasts/ 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com Thanks for listening! - Jesse, Sean, Anthony, Erik

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 47min
Bad Explanations: Drinking Alcohol
Bad explanations is back! In this episode, the guys unravel some of the bad explanations given to them growing up about drinking alcohol, and share some of the ways they’ve come to see the issue in recent years. This episode was sponsored by The Love Potluck! If you are interested in learning more about The Love Potluck, visit their site here: https://www.thelovepotluck.comWe were featured on a blog! If you want to check it out head over to: https://blog.feedspot.com/adventist_podcasts/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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.comThanks for listening! - Jesse, Sean, Anthony, Erik

Feb 15, 2021 • 1h 32min
Can I Only Date Adventists?
In this episode the guys talk about what it means to be “unequally yoked.” Should Adventists date or marry outside their faith? This episode was sponsored by The Love Potluck! If you are interested in learning more about The Love Potluck, visit their site here: https://www.thelovepotluck.comHave 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.comThanks for listening! - Jesse, Sean, Anthony, Erik

Oct 5, 2020 • 1h 18min
Worship > Music (Ft. Josh Jamieson)
In this episode, the guys sit down for a conversation with Worship Pastor Josh Jamieson to discuss music and worship. 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 an email at: seekingwhattheysought@gmail.com Thanks for listening! - Jesse, Sean, Anthony, Erik