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Former Adventist

Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson 389 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Friends Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson talk about life after Adventism, sharing their personal journeys and the changes they have made. They discuss topics such as eating pork, attending church on Sunday, and learning to trust Jesus. The podcast is produced in connection with Life Assurance Ministries and Proclamation Magazine.

Episodes

Adventist to Agnostic to Christian | 391
Adventist to Agnostic to Christian | 391 Nov 10, 2026 40:54 Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson discuss that fact that most former Adventists move towards agnosticism instead of Biblical Christianity. They discuss some of the reasons and solution to this tragic reality.Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Fo
You Left Adventism—Now What? | 390
You Left Adventism—Now What? | 390 Nov 3, 2026 42:16 Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson talk about what to do after leaving Adventism. There are many paths to choose from, but there is only one that is based on reality—which one? How does one find that path?Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Former
Mormon to JW to SDA to Christian: Carma's Story—Part Two | 389
Mormon to JW to SDA to Christian: Carma's Story—Part Two | 389 Oct 27, 2026 54:35 Colleen and Nikki are joined with Carma Naylor, a former fifth-generation Mormon who walked away from Mormonism towards Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists before becoming a born-again Christian. In two parts, Carma tells her story of loss, surprises, and ultimate security in Christ as she discovered that Jesus had chosen her and she was safe with Him.Support the showWebsite, donat
Mormon to JW to SDA to Christian: Carma's Story—Part One | 388
Mormon to JW to SDA to Christian: Carma's Story—Part One | 388 Oct 20, 2026 58:46 Colleen and Nikki are joined with Carma Naylor, a former fifth-generation Mormon who walked away from Mormonism towards Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists before becoming a born-again Christian. In two parts, Carma tells her story of loss, surprises, and ultimate security in Christ as she discovered that Jesus had chosen her and she was safe with Him.Support the showWebsite, donat
Reaction to Got Questions: “Is Adventism a Cult?”—Part Two | 387
Reaction to Got Questions: “Is Adventism a Cult?”—Part Two | 387 Oct 13, 2026 50:59 Colleen and Nikki's second part to their reaction to “What is Seventh Day Adventism? Is SDA a Christian denomination or a cult?” on the Got Questions podcast. Nikki and Colleen are supportive of the work of Got Questions, but in this two part series, they suggest that a deeper study of Adventism was needed by the hosts of the Got Questions podcast. In this episode, the proofs concerning Adven
Reaction to Got Questions: “Is Adventism a Cult?”—Part One | 386
Reaction to Got Questions: “Is Adventism a Cult?”—Part One | 386 Oct 6, 2026 55:27 Colleen and Nikki react to “What is Seventh Day Adventism? Is SDA a Christian denomination or a cult?” on the Got Questions podcast. This is part 1 of a two-part series. Even though Nikki and Colleen are supportive of the work of Got Questions, they use this episode to gently correct and inform some of the misinformation that  was unfortunately promoted on this recent Got Questions podcast. Advent
Christian Pastors: You Must Hear This Podcast | 385
Christian Pastors: You Must Hear This Podcast | 385 Sep 29, 2026 34:22 Colleen and Nikki challenge true Christian leaders, including pastors and elders, to take Adventism seriously and learn how they can protect their flock from them. What would you tell your member to do if they were considering marriage to an Adventist? Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Faceboo
Reaction: “1 Evangelical Christian vs. 3 Seventh Day Adventists” | 384
Reaction: “1 Evangelical Christian vs. 3 Seventh Day Adventists” | 384 Sep 22, 2026 54:18 Colleen and Nikki take a break from their topical series and react to “1 Evangelical Christian vs. 3 Seventh Day Adventists” on the Dr. Daf Show with Kalea, an evangelical Christian who questioned three Seventh-day Adventists: Felicia, Anna, and Rochelle. Did Kalea understand Adventism enough to stand up against Adventism's extra-biblical doctrines? Did the three Adventists represent their re
Married To an Adventist? | 383
Married To an Adventist? | 383 Sep 15, 2026 46:33 Nikki and Colleen continue their discussion on how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships. In this episode, they talk about marriage involving a Christian being married to an Adventist. Examples of former Adventists who have navigated through this difficult situation are shared, as well as advice whether it's best to leave or stay in the relationship.Testimonies: Michael Werk: h
Formers and Their Adventist Parents | 382
Formers and Their Adventist Parents | 382 Sep 8, 2026 44:21 Nikki and Colleen discuss how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships and hurts with their Adventist family, especially their parents. Also discussed is the needed confession and repentance that needs to occur for the sins committed in Adventism. This podcast should be heard by all former Adventists.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Forme
Parents Blamed for Kid's Sins? Parenting in Adventism | 381
Parents Blamed for Kid's Sins? Parenting in Adventism | 381 Sep 1, 2026 43:22 Nikki and Colleen discuss parenting back when they were Adventists. What kind of parenting was practiced, and how did the Adventist prophet, Ellen G. White, teach about proper parenting, and who was to blame for naughty kids. Don't miss it!Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life A
Leaving Adventism—Is it Worth it? | 380
Leaving Adventism—Is it Worth it? | 380 Aug 25, 2026 39:02 Colleen and Nikki discuss what happens when a person leaves Adventism. What is lost when leaving the culture and practices of a religious community? How do family and friends react? Is leaving worth the loss? Personal stories of those who have left are included.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventis

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