Adventist Stories
Adventist Stories is a new storytelling podcast from the Pacific Union and Growing Young Leaders that shares the moments and memories that shape a community. Join Pastor Aren Rennacker as he hears from a variety of storytellers and explores his own Adventist journey through creative and engaging narrative nonfiction.
Episodes
9 episodes
Faife'au
Stories of Adventist youth pastors that travel through time."Father's Day" - When Benji was starting out in his career, he had a confrontation with a student he's never forgotten. Now, years later, we get the full story--plus a litt...
Adventist Embarrassment
Stories of Adventists feeling socially self-conscious."The Fumble" - When Aren was new to Adventism, he did something after school one day that he's never gotten over. Which leads to another question: what about the person he did it...
Dear Church
Stories of younger generations speaking directly to the Adventist Church."Dreams and Hopes" - Last year Pastor Aren tried something new, unsure of how it'd go. What resulted were some of the most insightful and profound words he'd e...
Back To School
Stories from the school year, told by those who know it best."Keep in Step" - Se Bin began the school year the same way as always: decorating her classroom. But an accident caught on camera made the start to this year anything but n...
In Bloom
Stories of Adventist women changing the outcome."Over Under" - When he was in college, Adam and his friends came up with an idea for a tournament that was never going to happen. Now, as a professional, Adam decided to give it a try....
Believe The Promise
Stories of Adventist endurance in the great outdoors."Winning Streak" - Krista was a nurse with two young children who felt like her life was on fire. On December 31, 2019, she decided to do something about it. What resulted was not...
The Call
Stories of lifelong Adventist educators who go the extra mile."The Boys" - Even after decades of teaching, Denine Matsuda was terrified by what she saw headed for her classroom. She shares her fight for survival. (8 minutes)