Restore Podcast

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 122 officially marks 10 years of the Restore Podcast. Our gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey. For this episode, we have an invigorating conversation with co-authors Dr. Michael Campbell and Dr. Edward Allen about their new book, A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBook: A Global History of Seventh-day AdventistsRestore Podcast Episode 38: Michael Campbell - The 1919 Bible ConferenceRestore Podcast Episode 81: Michael Campbell - 1922: The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 121 is our first for 2026, and we have a conversation with Matt Smith, lead pastor of Florida Conference's largest church, Forest Lake. Listen as Matt speaks of his faith journey, leadership lessons, discipleship, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesForest Lake ChurchWebFacebookInstagramYouTubeRestore Podcast Episode 40: Forest Lake Pastors

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 120, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastors Ruben Ramos and Rolando Rodriguez about the ongoing journey of discipleship to Jesus.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesJacksonville LifePoint Christian FellowshipWebFacebookInstagramYouTubeBrandon ChurchWebFacebookInstagramYouTube

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.For episode 119, we are sharing a short recording originally posted to Florida Conference's social media accounts featuring a conversation with Julie Cook, great-great-great granddaughter of Ellen G. White who was one of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's early pioneers.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesVideo version of this interview.TikTokYouTubeFacebookExploring Elmshaven, Ellen White's final home, 1900-1915, where she wrote nine of her most influential books.TikTokInstagramFacebookMore footage of Elmshaven.TikTokInstagramFacebook"The original laptop."TikTokInstagramFacebook

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 118 features a great conversation with Pastor Dan Serns, director for North Pacific Union Conference church revitalization, church planting, and lay members. We talk about his faith journey, church planting and revitalization, how he stays focused on Jesus, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesPersonal web siteTransforming/Revitalizing Your ChurchFacebookInstagramX (formerly Twitter)

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 117, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer, LPC, Ed.D. Jennifer is founder of Abide Network, a transformative platform offering faith-based mental health coaching. Drawing from her personal journey and passion for accessible mental health care, she shares how Abide Network's compassionate coaching, online courses, and uplifting community are helping people find clarity, purpose, and healing through a Christ-centered approach. Tune in to hear her insights on integrating faith, mental wellness, and more!Show Notes/Links/ResourcesJesus MeditationsMental Health Evangelism Starter KitAbide Network

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 116 features an amazing, personal, and in-depth conversation with Spencerville Church Lead Pastor Chad Stuart. We go deep into his faith journey, his call to ministry, the fire at Spencerville that made headlines, evangelism, why he left social media, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesSpencerville Church Web SiteDirect Giving LinkE-mail and Prayer Requests

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 115, I have an amazing missional conversation with my friend Pastor Abdiel Del Toro. We talk about his faith journey, how God saved his life, leadership, discipleship, his book, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesBook—Cambiar o No Cambiar: La Decision Que Puede Transformar Tu IglesiaAdventist Book CenterAmazonSocial MediaFacebookInstagram

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.Episode 114 features Carla Monnier, youth and young adult pastor of WholeLife Church in Orlando. She shares her incredible story that will bless and challenge you.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesPacific Union College article: "A New Sense of Identity"

Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 113, we talk with North American Division President Alexander Bryant. He dives into his faith journey, evangelism, leadership, and more.Show Notes/Links/ResourcesDr. Bryant's BiographyPentecost 2025