Adventist Millennial Podcast

Building Community in Modern Society

We're back for our final stream of this "season" to talk about building community, especially in the absence of religion. If you liked these, let us know! We'll take a hiatus and come back with season 2.

Are There REAL Answers?

The crew is back to ask whether it's even possible to get answers on religious and existential questions. Aaron joins along with a secret guest.

Would You Delete the Nazis?

We're back to continue our discussion about good and evil. One of the questions Eric asked last week was whether, if you could, you'd delete evil.

Is There Meaning in an Increasingly Secular World?

Eric joins us to share from an agnostic perspective as we discusss how modern people should find meaning in the absence of an increasingly atomized society.

Is Religion Hurting Society?

The gang is back to talk more about the realistic outcomes of organized religion on ourselves and our peers.

Is Religion Still Relevant?

Emily, Stephanie, John, and Manley on the case! A conversation between friends about our spiritual journeys and what we see among our peers and in the culture.

051a - One-year anniversary mini episode

Emily eases you into the hiatus by putting out a mini episode to buffer against the finale next week. Happy one year anniversary of the Adventist Millennial Podcast!

051 - Adventism's abusive God

If you've listened to this podcast before, this is not a new idea--but it's time to hear it again. In the second to last episode, Emily points out that God often gets described as abusive despite being called loving at the same time.

050 - Don't let bad Adventists ruin your Adventism

Melissa Suarez joins the pod to talk about her experience as an Adventist millennial and powers through Emily's horrible technological mangling of the interview. Enjoy!!

049 - GIVE US YOUR MONEY...or else!

Pastor Jose Briones of Disruptive Adventism says you don't have to pay tithe to the conference...dun dun dun! Find out all the heresy he spouts about grassroots versus organizational giving.

048 - The non-SDA perspective

J Edgar joins the pod to give his thoughts on Adventism, as someone who knows nothing about Adventism. How do we look to an outsider?

047 - Why does God say no?

As we draw near to the hiatus, Emily discusses her thoughts on season one of Big Little Lies, the asks the question--why does God sometimes answer prayers and sometimes not?

046 - Ministry or money?

Make sure you check out Fay's website and start eating healthy so you don't get the diabetus: theearthycanvas.com

045 - Hashtag, freedom

Emily talks Independence Day and how that fits into her millennial Adventism in the NAD.

044 - Time for Gen Z to rip AM

Matt Lucio joins the pod to talk generational gaps, being a bridge between groups of people and some of the issues Adventism faces.

043 - Ok, I forgive you guys!

Mark one down in points for Emily producing ahead of time! Today we talk about Amazon's new show Good Omens, then how to not be angry and resentful.
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042 - How does Jesus father?

Happy Father's Day! The brand-newest father I know, Aaron, joins the pod to talk about fatherhood and if it's possible to be Christlike in parenthood.
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041 - Slavery or surrender?

What's the difference between being a slave and surrendering to God? Emily asks the Sabbath school hard-hitting questions. We also discuss good ol' Freddy Mercury and creative suffering...again.
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040 - Should we give panhandlers money?

Two contenders come on the podcast to dive deeper into Emily's take on loving people--and they talk about panhandlers. Allen and Loselie expand on the topic from episode 37.
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039 - Narnia taught me nothing!

Another Q&A episode coming at you! Emily waxes eloquent on all your burning questions. If you have more questions, send them over.
 
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038 - The prognosis for Adventist creatives

No waaayyyyy!!! The episode you've all been dreaming of. The A team is here: Kaleb Eisele and Justin Khoe jump into the pod to talk creatives in the Adventist space and the rampant SDA fear of fiction. Also, Kaleb's already Tracer and we nerfed Justin Bastion. Enjoy!
If you don't know them, go right now to Humans of Adventism and That Christian Vlogger.
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037 - Don't try to convert anyone

What's the difference between liking humans and liking people? Emily talks about what that means and tells you why Adventists need to stop trying to convert people.
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036 - Pastors watching Game of Thrones?!

Josh and Jesse, the OG Burn the Haystack podcasters join me to talk pop culture in Adventism and what we should or SHOULDN'T watch.
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035 - You don't HAVE to be Adventist

Emily chats with Jesica Minton for the first time in ten years! Jesica shares her perspective on Adventism and how her views have changed. (Also, I know Shazam is DC not Marvel. Don't @ me!)
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034 - Chris Pratt ain't the only Christian in Hollywood

Happy Easter! Emily goes out of character to talk about her celebrity crush then tries to remind you of the hope through chaos in this suffering world.
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033 - Adventist mecca vs. tiny rural churches

The Allens join Emily to discuss the churchgoing experience in Adventist college towns compared to small, rural churches. Plus, they share their journey as Adventist millennials.
 
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032 - The hierarchy of sins

How has culture changed society and can we use culture to change it back? Then Emily discusses the lie that all sins are equal.
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031 - Conglomerate mind Pt. 2

Part two of the conversation in which Emily and Aaron take John to task on whether we need church at all! Who do you agree with?
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030 - Conglomerate mind Pt. 1

All the siblings of the conglomerate mind get together to reminisce about creating "The Radio" and then discuss music in Adventism.
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029 - Did God tell Job to shut up?

Why Adventists will never be relevant in culture and what Job really learned in 40 chapters that people don't seem to realize.
 
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028 - We gon' be rich

YOU! Come join the Adventist Millennials Slack space! Emily talks about her idea for a new community and how we can all be rich. Also, an addendum to last week's thoughts on God's will for your life. Join the Slack space here. 
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027 - What's God's will for your life?

First, let's review the Masterpiece Cakeshop SCOTUS case and discuss religious liberty vs. free speech vs. anti-discrimination. Then everyone stops trying to figure out what "God's Will" is.
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026 - Toxic Adventism!

Ten years after going to Bible college, Emily wonders why a majority of her class has fallen away from Adventism. Is the culture toxic?
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025 - Are you taking Satan's side?

Emily realizes she needs to reform some of her old, Satanic thinking, then talks about love and the Trinity.
 
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024 - I discovered time travel!

Emily from the future drops mind blowing knowledge...and you'll never guess what happens next!
 
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023 - This Episode is a Fyre Festival

Emily wonders if we should all be a little more like Billy McFarland and schmooze our way into people's hearts. Then she talks about why Jesus looks so nice and God looks so mean!!!!
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022 - Shut your mouth, you colonialist!

Matt and Blonde guest on the podcast to talk about proclaimed colonialism in Adventism---from a secular perspective. Brace yourself and try to keep up!
Check out Matt and Blonde's content on their website: mattchristiansenmedia.com and on YT: youtube.com/user/LibraryOfCODRage
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021 - Is God being manipulative?

Have you ever thought it was kind of arbitrary of God to take Samson's strength away over the length of his hair? Emily discusses this and another strange action by God in Genesis.
 
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020 - Into 2019 looking like Pokemon

Is your new year off to a good start? Are you crushing your resolutions? Also, why aren't Adventists allowed to succeed?
 
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019 - Is your top down or your bottom up?

Happy New Year! On the first episode of 2019, Emily chat's with world-renowned church clerk, Allen, who discusses why he resigned his church position in a rage and had his own Dan-Jackson-Spartacus moment.
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018 - The boomer perspective

Today, an elusive baby boomer associates with heresy by coming on the podcast. Emily talks to her mom about how the heck things turned out like this.

017 - Health Message, Smelth Schmessage

Do Adventists really know as much about health as we think we do? Sarah, a registered dietitian and an Adventist, joins the podcast to laugh at the health message.....kind of. 
 
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016 - Stop Doing Your Devotions!

Everyone in Adventism censors everyone--STOP IT! Don't be silenced. Also, you're probably doing your devotions wrong. Emily helps you get your life straight and we introduce a brand new sponsor: thehaystack.org
 

015 - Omg Christian fiction

Have you ever wondered why Christian fiction is such dreck? You're not the only one! Emily talks about why she thinks it's terrible and what makes good fiction (lol jk joke's, on you, egw says there's no such thing as good fiction). Kaboom!

014 - Growing Up Adventist

The final member of the conglomerate mind, John, joins Emily in this special episode to talk about what it's like growing up as an Adventist.

013 - Here's where you're WRONG!

Emily tells the story of the first black Friday and then calls out everyone in the whole world for being wrong about something.

012 - Socially awkward Adventists

You've asked and been answered! Emily does a Q&A episode and unloads heaps of wisdom on the unsuspecting masses. Thank you for submitting your questions!

011 - just let us laugh!

Emily's brother, Aaron, joins for this special-guest episode where they talk about meta communication, comedy and why they like to laugh. Have fun!

010 - Did you whore yourself out today?

How do you receive criticism? Emily asks this question and airs a podcaster beef. Then she reveals something out of the time capsule.

009 - We're all broke. Wah!

Hayden Scott stops by to share his story and talk about where the church is heading for our generation. Then Emily discusses how millennials are all poor af.
 
Links:
https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/
https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance
http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/
http://www.frugalwoods.com/
http://earlyretirementextreme.com/day-1-finding-a-place-to-live.html
https://www.amazon.com/Coffeehouse-Investor-Wealth-Ignore-Street-ebook/dp/B0024CEZQC
 

008 - Is the GC the beast of Revelation???

Run for your liveeees! This is the compliance episode--but you probably won't be hearing this take anywhere else so gird up your loins!

007 - Stop changing the world

Emily interviews Vita. They discuss Vita's story and the differences in experience for millennial Adventists in the USA and Ukraine. Then, Emily tells you why you should stop trying to change the world.

006 - Take the red pill

Emily laments the reality of online dating in 2018 and then dives down the rabbit hole, explaining how life is like the Matrix.

005 - Sola Scriptura is garbage

Have you ever heard anyone say, "the Bible and the Bible alone?" Well, here's why that's a load of bunk. Along with our responsibility to say what we believe and answers to your questions.

004 - The most important thing

Emily talks about productivity and motivation then digs deep into the most important part of what we believe about God.

003 - Why I wanted to leave Adventism

Emily talks about anxiety and what to do about it, why she has wanted to leave the church and why she doesn't do that.

002 - Is Everyone Mad Yet?

Emily talks about finding community in the Adventist church as a young person, what a realtionship with God looks like and why Sodom and Gomorrah wasn't about what we think it was about.

001 - Are You Even SDA?

In the first episode of the Adventist Millennial Podcast, Emily talks about growing up Adventist, her journey, millennials in the church and prayer.