In episode 67, we welcome back Heather Thompson Day, Ph.D., to talk about her recently released book, It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough. Besides unpacking sections of her book, we also talk about her writing process and so much more. I know you'll be blessed by this conversation.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesIt's Not Your Turn (option for Amazon purchase or autographed copy)Tasha Urich TED TalkHeatherThompsonDay.comFacebookInstagramTwitterRestore Episode 31: Communicating the Gospel in the 21st Century

In episode 66, we welcome back Dr. John Peckham, professor of theology and Christian philosophy at Andrews University. We have a compelling conversation about his recently released book, Divine Attributes: Knowing the Covenantal God of Scripture.Although this is a deep dive theologically, and a bit philosophically, about some of God's attributes, John unpacks them in ways for all to understand, bringing deep meaning for our spiritual journey.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesJohn Peckham's Web SiteJohn Peckham on TwitterBook—Divine Attributes: Knowing the Covenantal God of ScriptureWeb SiteAmazonRestore Episode 32: Theodicy of LoveBook—Theodicy of LoveWeb SiteAmazon

In episode 65, we have Pastor Fredrick Russell who has been in ministry for more than 30 years as a pastor and a conference president. He currently serves as principal of True North Leadership Group committed to teaching responsible leadership. We have a great conversation in which he details his faith journey, ministry life, evangelism, and leadership.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesTrue North Leadership GroupFredrick RussellBioLinkedInBook—Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

For episode 64, we're dropping a special edition that was recorded during Florida Conference's Virtual Camp Meeting in April 2021. The theme, "Reconnect," was the panel discussion topic I led for the Sabbath School program.Over the course of the past year with the pandemic—and currently, to some extent—many people have felt, to various degrees, disconnected with their community. In some cases, that means disconnection from their church. So how do we reconnect?Dr. Derek Morris, President of Hope Channel International and keynote speaker for Virtual Camp Meeting 2021, takes part in the panel discussion along with Julie McLafferty, associate pastor at Forest Lake Church, and Gervon Marsh, Florida Conference Pastoral Ministries north area field associate, who has joined me on this podcast several times.I hope you will find this conversation helpful and hopeful as we seek to be more intentional in connecting and/or reconnecting with Jesus and the mission He's given to us as His followers.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesYouTube playlist of all main meetings and seminars from Florida Conference Virtual Camp Meeting 2021Direct link to the beginning of the Sabbath School panel discussion from which this episode was edited.

In episode 63, I have an amazing conversation with well-known pastor and evangelist Mark Finley. Mark has been a pastor and is perhaps most known for his time at It Is Written.In our conversation, we talk about his faith journey, evangelism in today's world, the power of the local church, and more. I know you will be blessed and challenged by this conversation.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesHopeLives365.com: main siteHopeLives365BibleStudy.com: training siteHopeLives365 on YouTubeLiving Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church on Facebook

In episode 62, I have a great conversation with our Florida Conference president, Allan Machado, D.Min. We discuss his faith journey, the many lessons he's learned over the course of that journey, specific lessons learned over the course of the past year, the future church, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesFlorida Conference Administration

In episode 61, we have the new speaker/director of the media ministry Faith for Today. Pastor Roy accepted this new role after previously serving as an associate pastor at Loma Linda University Church. We had a great conversation about his life, future plans at Faith for Today, and his current project, Indestructible.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesIndestructible interactive series with Faith for Today partnering with local congregations.Faith for TodayWeb siteFacebookTwitterLifestyle MagazineWeb siteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeRoy IceFacebookTwitter"Faith for Today," Restore episode 17 with Mike Tucker

Episode 60 of the Restore Podcast is in honor of Black History Month as we have a conversation about the art and beauty of the Black preaching tradition. I was blessed to speak with Dr. Hyveth Williams, professor of Homiletics at Andrews University Theological Seminary and senior pastor of The Grace Place Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Dr. Gervon Marsh who is part of our Pastoral Ministries team here at Florida Conference and holds a doctorate in preaching from Dallas Theological Seminary.There's so much that can be said about this incredible topic, and surely not everything is covered in this one conversation. I do hope and pray this episode, along with the links, will be a catalyst for you to continue exploring and listening to the art and beauty of Black preaching.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBiographiesDr. Hyveth WilliamsThe Grace Place Seventh-day Adventist ChurchDr. Gervon MarshBooks and ArticlesBlack Preaching: The Recovery of Powerful Art by Henry H. MitchellThose Preaching Women: A Multicultural Collection by Ella Pearson Mitchell and Valerie Bridgeman DavisPreaching in Black and White by E.K. Bailey and Warren W. Wiersbe"Black SDA preaching: Balanced and binding or betwixt and between?" by Dr. Calvin B. Rock in Ministry Magazine.Preachers/Sermons Mentioned"Of Towers and Light" by Dr. Calvin Butts"Where Myrtles Grow" by Dr. William Houston Curtis"Let's Go (Take Some Risks)" by Dr. Marcus D. Cosby"The Unspoken Part of Ministry" by Dr. Claude Alexander"Protest and Progress," Restore episode 49 with Dr. Calvin B. Rock and Dr. Gervon Marsh

In this special episode of the Restore Podcast, episode 59, we speak with the creators of the Humans of Adventism documentary. This documentary explores the lives of Seventh-day Adventism in everyday life within specific topics covered in each episode. In this conversation, we dig a bit behind the scenes and much more!Show Notes/Links/ResourcesHumans of Adventism web siteFacebookInstagramYouTubePatreonHumans of Adventism documentaryDevotional Series by Justin KhoeI'm Listening Series by Justin KhoeRestore Podcast Episode 24 with Justin KhoeApple Podcast linkRestore Podcast Episode 30 with Kaleb EiseleApple Podcast link

In episode 58, our first for 2021, I had a great conversation with practicing psychologist and leadership coach Dr. Nick Howard who has helped pastors, leaders, and anyone who has come his way to flourish through God's grace.With about 20 years of experience in this field, Dr. Howard brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge—both practical and theoretical. I hope this conversation is helpful and hopeful to those who listen and that it will encourage you, unashamedly, if needed to seek professional help if you are struggling in any way with mental health issues and/or wanting a coach for your life.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesContact Dr. Nick HowardFinish Well Group Web SiteValues and Vision WorkA Psychological Pandemic ~USA TodayBook: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry by Ruth Haley BartonBook: The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World by Peter Scazzero