Adventist History Podcast
This podcast tells a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, exploring its history and development through narrative episodes.
Episodes
(S2, E1): Conchies
In this episode, we talk about two completely opposite experiences Adventists had in the First World War.
(S2, E2): The Protestant Civil War, part 1
Summary:In this episode, we talk about the massive cultural shift America goes through (along with the Western World) between the Civil War and the First World War. This cultural shift into modernism lays the groundwork for the Protestant Civil War between Liberals and Fundamentalists.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist
(S2, E3): The Protestant Civil War, part 2
Summary:In this episode, we finish our two-part discussion of how the world was changing in the early twentieth century. We looked at historical criticism last time, and this time we spend the bulk of our time on evolution. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventi
(S2, E4): The 1919 Bible Conference, part 1
Summary:In this episode, we begin our discussion of the pivotal 1919 Bible Conference by strategically dancing around the actual Conference. We talk about how it began and how it ended, tantalizing the listen to find out what delicious creaminess lies at its center. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Ma
(S2, E5): The 1919 Bible Conference, part 2
Summary:In this episode, we keep talking about the thing we talked about in the last episode: the 1919 Bible Conference in the context of a crisis of Adventist identity. Unlike the last episode, we actually dive into some of the conversation at the conference. But like the last episode, we leave the party way too early. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a
(S2, E6): The 1919 Bible Conference, part 3
Summary:In this episode, we talk about the second of the "Big 3" issues at the 1919 Bible Conference: prophetic dates. The best kind of date. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of
(S2, E7): The 1919 Bible Conference, part 4
Summary:If you want to read more about somewhat recent discussions of Adventists and inspiration, you can start here (In this episode, we finish up our quartet of episodes focusing on the 1919 Bible Conference by looking at the issue of the inspiration of Ellen White. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by
(S2, E8): The Startling Omega
Summary:In this episode, we deal with radioactive meltdown of Judson Washburn and Claude Holmes following the 1919 Bible Conference.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist
(S2, E9): Fundamentalism: A Like Story
Summary:In this episode, we talk about the relationship between Seventh-day Adventists and the larger cultural war between fundamentalists and modernists. Also, Matthew debuts his one-act play.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose missi
(S2, E10): Movies, Bible, and Women
In this episode, we look at three ways the Fundamentalist movement changed American Adventism. You guessed it, it involves movies, the Bible, and women. To support your favorite Adventist history podcast, head over to our Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast)
(S2, E11): Price: Of Ellen White and Bacon
In this episode, we trace a brief history of the rise of evolution and the Adventist reaction to it. We also introduce the fundamentalist Adventist who jumped into the cultural arena: George McCready Price.Sponsor: The Haystack!To support your favorite Adventist history podcast, head over to our Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast)
(S2, E12): Shipley, Scopes, and Science
In this episode, we talk about all the action George McCready Price missed: namely, the San Francisco debate between Adventists and an atheist and the famous Scopes Trial in Tennessee. We also get a healthy dose of William Jennings Bryan, because we don't have enough people with three names.
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(S2, E13): Marx, McCabe, and Maxwell
In this episode, we talk about George McCready Price's debate in London, his fundamentalist politics, and his legacy as a man who should not be forgotten - but has been.
(S2, E14): Will and Arthur's Excellent Adventure
In this episode, we catch up with Arthur G. Daniells in his post-presidential life and meet William Ambrose Spicer - the man who replaced him.
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(S2, E15): The Color Line, part 6
In this episode, we check in with Louis Sheafe and meet James K. Humphrey, who will absolutely, positively, never leave the church like Sheafe did. Patron: patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast
(S2, E16): A Star is Born / A Star is Fallen
In this episode, we look at talent churn in the Adventist Church in the examples of three Adventist leaders. No sooner was a star born, then two more were fallen.
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(S2, E17): Why He Left
In this episode, we take a closer look at why Ludwig Conradi left the Seventh-day Adventist Church -- and how his leaving is part of a historic trend of leavers.
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(S2, E18): Modernizing
In this episode, we look at a few ways the Adventist bureaucracy began following the world around them in "modernizing" the church: developing a ministerial reading course, working policy, fundamental beliefs, and a church manual.
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(S2, E19): The Great Depression
In this episode, we talk about how the Great Depression impacted the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We also talk about how the "fundamentalization" of Adventist culture suffocated people like W.W. Prescott, Willie White, and A.G. Daniells.
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(S2, E20): The Honored Dead
In this episode, we talk about how deaths of the pioneering generations and Adventist missionaries combined to create an almost mythological reverence for "the honored dead" in the church.
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(S2, E21): Good Genes
In this episode, we talk about why Adventists were attracted to the eugenics movement, and how all of it led to those darn Nazis. Also, we get to use the word nefandum, which is always a plus. The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Listen: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/ Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryP
(S2, E22): The Spirit of Washburn
In this episode, we talk about the final feud between Judson Washburn and William Warren Prescott (over the Trinity), as well as the General Conference's position on non-combatancy in light of the coming war. Listen: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/ Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast Watch: http://youtube
(S2, E23): The Nazis, part 1
In this episode, we talk about the reasons German Adventists accommodated themselves to the new Nazi regime, as well as some reasons why Adventists outside of Germany did not. Listen: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/ Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodc ast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypod cast/ Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistory
(S2, E24): The Nazis, part 2
In this episode, we talk about the General Conference's complicity in a bold political bid to win Nazi favor for German Adventists.
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(S2, E25): The Nazis, part 3
In this episode, we talk about how the Adventist strategy of dealing with the Nazis compared with other small American Christian denominations in Germany. We also talk about the plight of Jewish Adventists and what we can learn from it all. The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Listen: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/ Su
(S2, E26) The World At War... Again, part 1
In this episode, we talk about how the rest of the Seventh-day Adventist Church handled the early years of the Second World War. The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Listen: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/ Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcas
(S2, E27): The World At War... Again, part 2
Summary:
In this episode, Matthew shares more stories from the Second World War and how the Seventh-day Adventist Church used those stories. Also... women.
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(S2, E28): The Color Line, part 7
Summary: In this episode, we return to the color line for the first time in a year and talk about some of the struggles Black Adventists had to go through in their quest for change. It took the circumstances of the death of Lucy Byard to bring everyone back to the table.The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Links: Web http:
(S2, E29): The Color Line, part 8
Summary:
In this episode, we discover that Lucy Byard's death was only the beginning of a fresh movement of "lay" Adventists organizing to change and challenge church leaders. If their fuel was the injustice done to Lucy Byard, their inspiration was the Oakwood Student Strike of 1931.
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(S2, E30): When the Smoke Cleared
Summary:
In this episode, General Conference leaders survey the damage done by the Second World War and and figure out how to rebuild. The greatest damage was done to that which couldn't be seen.
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(S2, E31): Irony of the Century
Summary:
In this episode, we talk about how the Adventist Church observed their centenary (1844-1944) in the midst of war.
Here is the commemorative issue of the Review.
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(S2, E32): The 1952 Bible Conference, part 1
Summary:
In this episode, we talk about the 1950 GC session and the approach to the 1952 Bible Conference. And other stuff.
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(S2, E33): The 1952 Bible Conference, part 2
Summary:
In this episode, we talk about a few of the presentations at the 1952 Bible Conference: Denton E. Rebok on Ellen White, Edward Heppenstall on the covenants, W.E. Read on Armageddon, and a certain non Adventist who found his way to the podium.
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(S2, E34): The Ghosts of 1888, part 1
Summary:
In this episode, we meet Robert J. Wieland and Donald K. Short, two young missionaries in Africa, as they learn to doubt the church's narrative about 1888 and rise up to call the church to repent.
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(S2, E35): The Ghosts of 1888, part 2
Summary:
In this episode, we talk about what Wieland and Short wrote in their provocative manuscript, 1888 Re-examined and how it differs from the revised version people are much more likely to encounter today. We also cover how the church responded to Wieland and Short... with a committee. Always a committee.
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(S2, E36): The Bible Commentary
Summary:
In this episode, we talk about the creation of the Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, which is definitely a more interesting story than you might be thinking.
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The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.
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(S2, E37): Questions on Doctrine, part 1
Summary: In this episode, we introduce Questions on Doctrine, the most divisive book in Adventist history (per one George Knight). What is the book and where did it come from? It all began when one conference president wrote a letter to a famous Fundamentalist...The What: The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matth
(S2, E38): Questions on Doctrine, part 2
Summary:In this episode, we cover the first four meetings between evangelicals (Walter Martin, George Cannon, and Donald Grey Barnhouse) and Adventists (T. Edgar Unruh, LeRoy Froom, W.E. Read, and Roy Allan Anderson) as both sides try to leave Fundamentalist behind.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Mat
(S2, E39): Questions on Doctrine, part 3
Summary:In this episode, we discuss the final meetings between the Evangelicals (Martin, Cannon, and Barnhouse) and the Adventists (Froom, Unruh, Read, and Anderson) and how it was nearly sabotaged. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support:
(S2, E40): Questions on Doctrine, part 4
Summary:In this episode, Matthew talks about Walter Martin and Donald Grey Barnhouse's five articles in Eternity discussing the reasons why they came to see Adventists as evangelicals. And then we talk about the huge evangelical counter-revolution that aimed to keep Adventists in cult-prison.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adv
(S2, E41): Questions on Doctrine, part 5
Summary:In this episode, Matthew starts the conversation about the how M.L. Andreasen ("The Great Dane"!) spearheaded the Adventist rejection of Questions on Doctrine - before he even read it.Note: This episode was recorded at the NAD CALLED pastors convention at the Adventist Learning Community's booth. So there's a little background noise. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a mon
(S2, E42): Questions on Doctrine, part 6
Summary:In this episode, M.L. Andreasen begins publishing essays in an attempt to sort of make his protest against Questions on Doctrine more widely known. General Conference President Reuben Figuhr finally has enough of Andreasen and dangerously underestimates him.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Mat
(S2, E43): Questions on Doctrine, part 7
Summary:In this episode, M.L. Andreasen releases his final series of essays (Letters to the Churches) and his final letter, Shooting the Watchdog, before he is, in turn, shot. I mean, dies. Then we discuss his legacy.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypo
(S2, E44): The World and Worldliness
Summary:Adventists took the call to go into all the world seriously--even as they were deeply concerned about the world rubbing off on them. In this episode, Matthew takes us on a tour to see how Adventism is doing around the world in the late 1950s/early 1960s as we get ready to dive into one of the most tumultuous decades in modern Western history.The What:The Adventist History Podcast
(S2, E45): The Awakening, part 1
Summary:It's a tale of two Roberts as trouble brews in Australia. A conference president and a college student go toe-to-toe in a bout which--spoiler alert--nobody wins.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/Adven
(S2, E46): The Awakening, part 2
Summary:We follow Robert Brinsmead and his brother John to the United States as they meet with church leaders, assemble allies, and campaign for his message--whether the church likes it or not (they don't).The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/S
Introducing: The Ellen White Podcast
Matthew and Greg sit down with Dr Jud Lake, professor at Southern Adventist University, to talk to him about his new podcast and welcome him to the podcasting family!The What:The Adventist History Project is a collection of resources designed to give people a working knowledge of Adventist history.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHisto
(S2, E47) The Good Catholic
Summary:John F. Kennedy was America's first Catholic president. Adventists didn't react the way you might expect.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adv
(S2, E48) The Color Line, part 9
Summary:We return to the color line to talk about how Adventists were involved with and reacted to the Civil Rights Movement.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcastFacebook: https://www.face
(S2, E49) Signs of the Times
Summary:Matthew talks about how nagging questions about Ellen White and other issues led to the rise of "Neo-Adventism" - and a GC president determined to stop it.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHi
(S2, E50) Vietnam
Summary:How did the Seventh-day Adventist Church handle the Vietnam War? How did it affect Adventist servicemen and women? How did it impact missionaries? Were there any protests on Adventist campuses in America? Matthew answers all of these questions and still manages to talk about piña coladas.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day
(S2, E51) Brinsmead's Back!
Summary:By the time the church really got a handle on Robert Brinsmead, he had switched sides, causing more frustration for church leaders who would rather be rid of him. They found themselves forced to take up one of Brinsmead's major topics, righteousness by faith, and present their own understanding of what righteousness by faith is in a special issue of the Review in 1974. I'm sure it
(S2, E52) Sevvy Science
Summary:The late 1950s-1960s saw an incredible growth of interest in science. Those years also saw a second wave of interest in what became known as "creation science" - the attempt to situate fiat creation on a scientific basis. As with the first wave c1920, Adventists were a big part of it. Several Adventists were sent to prestigious universities to pursue high degrees and engage in the
(S2, E53) Color Line, part 10
Summary:It's time to wrap up this mini-series on race relations in the Seventh-day Adventist Church by talking about the quest for Black unions in the 1970s. Did it end in success or failure? It's hard to say.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.o
(S2, E54) The Wall
Summary:Robert H. Pierson built a wall. Not a literal wall. A wall of social positions and theological interpretations. A wall to keep liberalism out and to preserve the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The wall still stands.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthis
(S2, E55) A Scenario of Doom
Summary:The occult was on the rise in the late 1960s, culminating in the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s. Would-be prophets and saviors emerged claiming to be explain why the world seemed to be going crazy and how the church could be saved. Some Adventists believed them. It didn't work out too well, but it became a part of why the Adventist church is the way that it is today.The What:The Adv
(S2, E56) Prophecy and Plagiarism, part 1
Summary:A trio of young Adventist historians (William Peterson, Don McAdams, Ron Numbers) wanted to apply the tools of their trade to a study of Ellen White. What they discovered has changed our understanding of Ellen White.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisth
(S2, E57) Prophecy and Plagiarism, part 2
Summary:In this episode, we focus on one of the people we introduced in the last episode: Ron Numbers. His book, Prophetess of Health, has been cited as one of the most (if not the most) important scholarly studies on Ellen White. We explore how the book was written, what it says, and what happened after it was published.Note: There are clips of Ron Numbers and Jonathan Butler in this epi
(S2, E58) Prophecy and Plagiarism, part 3
Summary:In this episode, we continue our story of the project to study Ellen White using modern techniques, especially source criticism. We meet a new player on the scene, this time a pastor named Walter Rea.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.or
(S2, E59) Prophecy and Plagiarism, part 4
Summary:In this episode, we conclude our story about the project to study Ellen White changed the way Ellen White was understood by looking at Walter Rea's book, The White Lie, and Fred Veltman's study of The Desire of Ages. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventist
(S2, E60) 1980 (Fundamental Beliefs!)
Summary:In this episode, we explore the 1980 General Conference session and the creation (revision?) of the 27 fundamental beliefs.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcastFacebook: https://w
(S2, E61) Desmond Ford, part 1
Summary:In this episode, we begin our final series of episodes in the Adventist History Podcast by going back in time to meet a young Desmond Ford.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcastFac
(S2, E62) Desmond Ford, part 2
Summary:In this episode, we follow Desmond Ford as he gets his bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in the time it takes most people to just get their bachelors. If Des expected his trip to seminary to solve his concerns with the investigative judgment, he would be sorely mistaken.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist
(S2, E63) Desmond Ford, part 3
Summary:In this episode, Des goes suffers a personal tragedy, goes back to school for his second doctorate, and realizes that his second stint at Avondale won't go as smoothly as his first.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://
(S2, E64) Desmond Ford, part 4
Summary:In this episode, we look at the controversy over righteousness by faith in the 1970s and how Des' beliefs put him at odds with the Pierson administration, among others. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: https://www.patreon.
(S2, E65) Desmond Ford, part 5
Summary:In this episode, we head to the Palmdale conference to see if any progress was made on the righteousness by faith controversy between progressives and traditionalists. Plus, we cover the publication of Conflicting Concepts and the huge event in the Autumn of 1976 that changed the course of Desmond Ford's life.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a st
(S2, E66) Desmond Ford, part 6
Summary:In this episode, we explore the aftermath of Palmdale, Des' discussion with the Concerned Brethren, Des' letters to Erwin Gane, and how the Ford's ultimately ended up in "exile" to America (a reverse Ellen White situation!). The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://a
(S2, E67) Desmond Ford, part 7
Summary:In this episode, we talk about Desmond Ford's time in America teaching at Pacific Union College and the various righteousness by faith meetings that transpired in the late 1970s. And then... plot twist!... all of this righteousness by faith talk ended up leading Des to the subject of the investigative judgment.UPDATE: v.1.1 (August 31, 2024): I removed the "dings" that plagued the
(S2, E68) Desmond Ford, part 8
Summary:In this episode, we hear from Desmond Ford himself. This entire episode is focused on Ford's fateful October 27, 1979, Adventist Forum presentation at Pacific Union College and we get to listen to clips of it!The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistoryp
(S2, E69) Desmond Ford, part 9
Summary:In this episode, we talk about the Ford Guiding Committee that met three times between Ford's Forum speech on October 27, 1979, and Glacier View. The members of the Guiding Committee tried to help Ford sharpen his arguments as he wrote his manuscript which he would present to the Sanctuary Review Committee at Glacier View.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast
(S2, E70) Glacier View, part 1
Summary:In this episode, we (FINALLY!) start talking about the meeting of the Sanctuary Review Committee at Glacier View Ranch, which met on August 10-15 (Sunday to Thursday), 1980. Let's goooooooThe What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/Support: h
(S2, E71) Glacier View, part 2
Summary:In this episode, we talk about the Tuesday and Wednesday at Glacier View Ranch, including the infamous "scolding" that Desmond Ford received. Be sure to listen to part 1 (and, for that matter, "Desmond Ford parts 1-9 too!) before you begin.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Link
(S2, E72) Glacier View, part 3
Summary:In this final episode in our trilogy on Glacier View, we talk about the Thursday and Friday - including the private final meeting between Des and PREXAD.Be sure to listen to part 1 (and, for that matter, "Desmond Ford parts 1-9 too!) before you begin.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J.
(S2, E73) Epilogue
Summary:In this final episode of season 2, Matthew catches us up on a number of important moments in Adventism over the past 40 years and talks about the future of the Adventist History Podcast.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose miss
Welcome to the Adventist History Podcast (Under Construction)
Welcome to the Adventist History Podcast! Pardon the mess. Season 1 is being re-recorded and re-uploaded as we speak. Season 2 is available, but if you want to start at the beginning just be a little patient with me and mind where you step. We will be shiny and new in no time!
(S1, E1) In the Beginning (2.1)
Summary:The 2.0 Episodes are finally here! In this episode, Matthew explores the political, cultural, and religious backgrounds dominated the atmosphere within which the future founders of Seventh-Day Adventism emerged. Matthew also explains why Adventist history is important for both Adventists and non-Adventists alike.Versions:1.0 - Originally released: October 22, 20142.0 - Rewrite (Ap
(S1, E2) William Miller, the Deist (2.0)
Summary:In this episode, Matthew introduces you to the early life of William Miller -- one of the most controversial figures in American religious history.Versions:1.0 - Originally released: October 22, 20142.0 - Rewrite (May 2025)The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.Links:WebsiteBecome a
(S1, E4): Disappointment
In this episode, we discover whether or not Jesus ever came back in March of 1844...dun! dun! dun!...and then we discover that he did not. And then we wonder if he will come back in 1844 at all...and then we discover that...oh, you get the point.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is
(S1, E5): Phoenix
In this episode, we see how Miller's followers handled the disappointment and examine some of the answers they tossed around. We also take a better look at Joseph Bates, which is always a treat.The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose miss
(S1, E6): Sabbath
In this episode, we will catch up with Joseph Bates and see how he learned about the biggest idea he would bequeath to the future Seventh-day Adventist Church. The What:The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a wo
