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How does essentialism help our faith and walk with God? In this episode we talk about getting more out of life by focusing on what is truly important to us. We all live such busy lives these days and its so hard to fit everything in, and because of this it’s important to find out if we have things in our lives that are not as important as others, so if we do have to cut back on something we know what is most important. I know we at ATT are guilty when it comes to over committing in life so come along as we struggle with this principle

Even before covid-19 there has been a loneliness epidemic in our community; In this episode we explore what it means to be connected to the people around us, because being connected is important for our health and wellbeing, being social is the way God made us. Loneliness is not being seen

We find ourselves caught in a world of competing narratives about race. "Black lives matter!" "All lives matter!" "Calm down, let's just preach the gospel." "Advocating for social justice IS the Gospel!". With all of this going on it is easy to miss the point, It is also easy to stick your head in the sand and keep living your own life.We have crafted this as a "listening" episode, we all took some time to read, learn, listen and pray our way through these complicated issues (as well as organise guests who have experienced racism first hand) and this episode is the result.No matter where you stand on the issue, we implore you to listen, and if you are willing, start with this episode.Many thanks to our contributorsHeather Thompson DayBenjamin Amoah (The Auricle Podcast)Kelly JackmanEric Jean-Baptiste (Youth Ministry & Mentorship 101)Eva Liao

Leaders impact our lives in so many ways but often we forget that they are human too and can fail just like anyone else. We don’t have to agree with 100% of what they are teaching to learn and grow from them and if they fail, we can continue the ideas that they teach if we follow the message rather than the cult of personality leaders have. Even if they don’t fail sometimes the lives of our leaders are tragically cut short but if we have learnt their message and internalised it, their legacy can continue even after they are gone. While re-listening and editing this episode, I was thinking about the impact of the movements that both Martin Luther and Martin Luther King Jr were the catalysts for. Luther and the protestant movement brought about religious freedom to believe what our conscious dictates shifting the western world from one of oppression to the freedom renaissance and our modern world. King pushed forward the movement that no matter our skin colour and racial background we are all equal under God an

Is hospitality important in our Christian walk? With us all in isolation we have a chance to reflect on this question and explore how it fits in to our Christianity. Finally, If it is as vital as we think it is, how do we then make the most of it?

As story month draws to a close, here are the final stories we have to share with you. Daniel Kuberek, Jonathan Hardy and Brittney Bartlow and be warned, we are going out with a BANG! Their stories are completely different from each other, but both will move you. if you are touched, share it with someone today.Check out Daniel on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIDZq0C2GP3yB2xTpfN_9vQAnd Brittany and Jonathan on their Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/106EZorHcHHlo4qSAVUsKB

We share two more stories this week that will inspire you. Pauline tells of her journey; swapping night clubs for church camps and bad relationships for great ones and what it took for her and Mark to build the relationship they have. Story 2 is Ernie sharing about his life, from depression, suicide and substance abuse to a fulfilled life of ministry with his wife Laura.

On our social media accounts we have been doing "Story month" Sharing one story from our audience every day for the month of may. in this episode we have picked just a couple for you to enjoy on the show. if you want more, check out our socials for a story every day this month.

In this episode we explore the question; Is Self-Care Selfish? How often do we burn ourselves out in our busy lives and not look after ourselves properly both in the church and out? I know myself and the boys are certainly guilty of doing this at some point in our lives. Does the bible advocate for this course of action or does it wish for us to take better care of ourselves?

Does Satan rule this world by God’s consent, or is Satan and sin an intruder on God’s creation? In this episode we discuss Satan and his temporary dominion over the Earth and that not only was Satan taking the Earth against God’s will but Christ took that dominion back

In our morning devotions we have been looking at John the Baptist and it was so rich we decided to bring it into an episode. We also have a bit of fun at the beginning with the new Humans of Adventism conversation starter cards.

A bonus "on the spot" weekend episode. with a dream, a good friend and a lesson to take with you.

This is a conversation we had for "Little Camp" based on Exodus Chapter 3 and God's Question to moses "What do you have in your hand" especially in these times we may perceive ourselves to be limited, but are we? was Moses?Check out our video if you are interested 

We are all going through a (hopefully) once in a lifetime experience as we deal with the implications of this Coronavirus pandemic. However, much of the damage that is being done is not only to the economy and people's physical health, but our mental health too. If you feel like this social isolation is getting the better of you, this episode is for you.Many thanks to Dr Dan Banos for your insight.If you want to follow Dan or listen to his podcast you can do it here...• https://doctordanzie.podbean.com/• https://www.facebook.com/adventistreflections/• https://www.instagram.com/adventistreflections/• https://newstartpsych.com.au/

In response to a listener question we explore if we can be sure the day we know as Saturday really is the Sabbath referred to in the bible, but if it isn't, then does it even matter? Join us as we wrestle with exactly these questions and find some uncomfortable answers.

Have you ever been sitting in a church for the first time and wondered what on earth they were talking about? Sometimes we are guilty of using language that is inaccessible to the very people that we are trying to reach. Let's explore how we can overcome this tendency.

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In our Christian walk we are often presented with the question which do I choose Family or Ministry? We explore why this question is based off a false dichotomy and that we not only don’t have to choose but one enhances the other

What is the relationship between faith and works? The Bible is clear that we are not saved by doing good works, yet requires that we do them. How are we to understand this? Join us as we see what the Bible has to say. 

Sport is thoroughly baked into today's culture. Some venerate its discipline others decry it as idolatry, so what is a christian to think? Is it universally good? evil? neutral? or is there something deeper we need to evaluate?