In today’s world, who isn’t stressed? In this episode, Dr Nick Hall, author of The Stress Recovery Effect, answers your questions and shares practical advice on how to recover from stress, build resilience, and handle stressful moments as they arise.
Stress. It can harm you or help you, pull you down or propel you forward. In this two-part conversation, Dr Nick Hall, author of The Stress Recovery Effect, helps us understand what stress actually is, what it does to our bodies, and how it can be an opportunity for growth.
Exciting news! Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on a new book series titled Living Covenant. This week on Record Live, we’re giving you a sneak peek of the mini-podcast series that accompanies the book. Join us as we chat with Pastor Quintin Betteridge, who dives into the story of Jonah—the prophet who hated God’s mercy. This is just half the conversation, so stay tuned for the full version and more episodes in the coming months.
Every generation needs people willing to invest in the next. Dr Jean Carter, national director of Adventist Schools Australia, joins us on Record Live to explore how each of us can help shape young people’s lives—whether we’re teachers, Pathfinder leaders, or simply passionate about sowing into the next generation.
We chat with author Sukeshinie Goonatilleke about the amazing stories of women from the Reformation that she has included in her third book about the period. She now has a radio show covering some of those stories. What is it about these inspiring women that keeps her coming back and what can we learn for our own faith journeys. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings.
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Our own Record Live cohost Zanita recently traveled to the Solomon Islands, witnessing health ministry and healing in remote communities first hand. We chat with her about some of the things she saw there. She also had the opportunity to chat with Mission secretary Clifton Mark about preparations for the upcoming Solomon Islands for Christ program in 2026. Today we find out what is happening in the Solomons. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Friday morning podcast.
We speak with Pastor David Riley about his new book "Bubsie and the boys", the incredible true story of two young, mission-minded Adventists who unintentionally became the first men to journey around Australia in a car. A project of passion, the adversity the book describes mirrors Pastor Riley's own challenges while completing the project, losing his daughter to cancer and now being diagnosed himself. You don't want to miss this conversation. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Podcast Friday mornings.
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Church attendance has seen a decline since the pandemic. Young people are struggling to find a connection with community. On this episode, we talk to a young person who has left and come back and is now passionate about the benefits of church involvement. Megan Skene works for the Adventist Heritage Centre, based at Avondale University. Since 2020, she has experienced a reconnection to the faith she grew up around and is now passionate in attending and getting involved in her local church. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings.
Today on Record Live we sit down with two Christian dads to talk family, faith, and the kind of influence that shapes lives. Whether you’re a dad, hope to be one, or simply want to understand the role models in your life—this episode is for you. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday morning. To learn more, read https://record.adventistchurch.com/2025/08/28/not-just-a-dad-bod/
In September 2025, four women will take on a world-first challenge: riding a quad tandem bike across Australia. Their goal? To spark conversation and raise funds for Gotcha4Life, an organisation dedicated to mental fitness and suicide prevention. This week on Record Live, we chat with rider Anna Lindbeck about the upcoming journey—and how each of us can strengthen our own mental fitness while supporting those around us. Tune in at 4pm Wednesdays on Youtube and Facebook, or catch the podcast on Friday mornings.
Follow the team at https://www.ride4rescue.org/ride4life
Domestic violence and family violence are still frighteningly prevalent in today's society. We talk with Counsellor Paul Bogacs about why human nature seems to facilitate a need for control, the power of raising awareness, how the church can address the issue and we also get a sneak peak of what will happen at the enditnow summit August 22-23, where Paul will be the guest speaker. #RecordLive Wednesday 4pm (AEST) and Friday mornings for the podcast version.
To find out more about enditnow visit: https://sydney.adventist.org.au/events/enditnow/
Are short-term mission trips just an excuse to see another country? Or is there a value for the missionary and the community they visit? Why go on a mission trip? Is it something anyone can do or just for the few?
Record's own Olivia Fairfax has just returned from Africa, with some stories to tell. We find out more about why she was there and whether the trip made an impact. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST or listen to the podcast, released Friday morning.
The chat we had with Joel Slade can be found on YouTube here or on podcast here.
Is there anything that we, as Christians, have to do to stay saved? Is sanctification necessary for salvation? What really is sanctification—and how does understanding the process of salvation help in our own personal faith journey? Today we ask these questions and more with SPD ministerial secretary Dr Edyta Jankiewicz. #RecordLive Join us live on Wednesdays at 4pm AEST or listen to the podcast out on Fridays.
Some people claim that fiction has little real world value, while others swear by its ability to open new worlds and even enhance one's spiritual journey. Can literature help you to read the Bible better? How can a reader avoid content that is not uplifting and fix their mind on heavenly things? We examine these questions and more with grad student and literature lover Caitlin Jankiewicz Ibbott joins us to talk about all things faith and fiction. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings.
What does it really mean to live a life of worship? Join Worship Project host Dayne Haberman as we explore how worship extends beyond music and church services into our everyday lives. In this episode, we unpack what it looks like to honour God in our work, through hardship, and how to cultivate a lifestyle that responds to His love in every moment.
Pastor Glenn Townend has just been re-elected as president of the South Pacific Division. In this candid conversation from the General Conference in St. Louis, he chats with Jarrod Stackelroth about leadership, mission, and where he believes God is leading next.
#RecordLive The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, is a dedicated Seventh-day Adventist. He was over at the General Conference Session in St Louis, and this episode features a pre-recorded interview with him and our correspondent Jarrod. How did PNG for Christ affect local communities? What's it like being an Adventist in politics? Join us live every Wednesday at 4pm or listen on our podcast, uploaded Friday mornings.
Too often people feel like they have to be perfect to go to church. But church was never meant to be a place for perfect people to gather. Today on Record Live, we’re talking with Pastor Toby Clare, who runs a community program called ‘Messy Church.’ Together, we will explore what it looks like to create a church culture where people can come and discover Jesus—just as they are.
Why does the Seventh-day Adventist Church meet together every five years? What happens and how do the elections work? The General Conference session starts at the end of next week. We talk with Dr Brad Kemp from Adventist Media, who is an experienced church administrator and knows a lot about the structure of the church, how election processes work and what we might be able to expect at this years GC Session. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST, podcast Friday mornings.
Read more at: https://record.adventistchurch.com/2025/06/02/what-is-the-gc-session-and-how-does-it-work/
In a world that is increasingly polarised and where a number of prominent international conflicts are raging, peace is needed more than ever. Join us this week to find some practical ways to get access to the peace that passes understanding.
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You can find 10 verses that will help you find peace in the June 21 issue of Adventist Record.
Tune into Record Live at 4pm as we talk about how to trust God for peace and rest during life’s storms. Or listen later on our podcast, uploaded each Friday.