Writing is a craft that has been used by God since Moses penned the book of Genesis. However, not all writing is equal. In the final episode of the Learn and Share podcast for this season, join Esther Louw and Clifford Goldstein as they discuss how you can excel as a Christian writer. Resources Mentioned: The New Yorker Magazine The New York Review of Books Between You and Me (Mary Norris)

Music may be one of the highest forms of worship and yet the creative arts is an area that is seldom discussed in the Adventist community at large. In this interview, gain a  philosophical and practical perspective regarding the place music-making has within the mission of the Adventist church.  Resources Mentioned: GarageBand - https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ Dorico - https://new.steinberg.net/dorico/ Sibelius - https://www.avid.com/sibelius Forte - https://www.fortenotation.com Scripture Songs - https://www.mybibleguides.me/scripture-songs 

Lebanon is a country Jesus Himself once visited, but today it is a site of desperate need. In this episode, Dr. George Jackson and two students from Middle East University share their experiences of teaching, learning and serving others in a corner of the world that is often misunderstood.  https://www.meu.edu.lb

As a pastor and academic with a doctorate in homiletics, Michael Goetz is both an experienced and highly skilled preacher. In this practical episode, he gives advice and answers questions on topics ranging from the ideal sermon length to how to prepare an effective appeal. Whether you’re already preaching or just starting out, you’ll find this interview helpful and engaging.

Did you know there are hundreds of Adventist mission openings left unfilled every year? Join Esther Louw and Karen Glassford as they discuss how to become a missionary - whether as a short-term volunteer or as a long-term career missionary. Karen shares from a lifetime of experience working with the Institute of World Missions and, more recently, at AWR Center for Digital Evangelism. Resources Mentioned: Adventist Mission Website: https://am.adventistmission.org Adventist Volunteer Services: https://adventistvolunteers.org Vivid Faith: https://vividfaith.com Mission 360 Magazine: https://am.adventistmission.org/mission360-home Institute of World Mission: https://iwm.adventist.org/ 3D Gospel (book): https://www.amazon.com/3D-Gospel-Ministry-Guilt-Cultures/dp/0692338012 Contact: [email protected]

Though there are millions of deaf people within America, only 1-2% identify as Christian. In this interview, Michelle Arthur shares how she came to work within the deaf community and how others can become a missionary to this largely unreached people group here in America. Resources Mentioned: Three Angels Deaf Ministries https://3adm.org/  Straight to the Heart Ministries https://www.straight2theheart.com/  A Place of Their Own: Creating the Deaf Community in America by John Vickrey Van Cleve and Barry A. Crouch https://www.amazon.com/Place-Their-Own-Creating-Community/dp/0930323491 Seeing Voices by Oliver Sacks https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Voices-Oliver-Sacks-ebook/dp/B00CNQ2NRC/

The world is more connected than ever before and social media plays a vital role. In this episode, Chris shares his journey of coming to Christ and his new-found passion for reaching people where they are - online. He provides concepts and resources that will help you spread the gospel more effectively. Resources: Chris Matts' website: www.adventdigitalmarketing.com Adventist Center for Digital Evangelism: www.centerforonlineevangelism.org Resources to help get you started: www.sdadata.org 

In an increasingly urbanized society, farming continues to play a crucial role. In this interview, Seth Shaffer and Aubrey Seiler share how they came to be involved in agriculture and farming. They discuss getting started in the industry and methods you can use to integrate agriculture with mission and soul-winning. Resources / Links Mentioned: Education by E.G. White Adventist Agricultural Association - www.adventistag.org

Is debt holding you back from fulfilling your life calling? In this interview, Alistair Huong from savingthecrumbs.com shares his own financial journey. He tackles issues on tithe, offering and the all-important question of debt. He shares practical advice for managing your finances as a Christian. Resources: www.savingthecrumbs.com

Michael Hasel interacts with young people on a daily basis as a professor at Southern Adventist University. In this episode he shares principles that have helped him and the young people he has mentored find answers to one of life’s biggest questions: How can I know God’s will?