A generous donation from Sydney Adventist Hospital and Avondale University is helping 10,000 Toes upgrade wellness clinics in PNG and the Solomon Islands—ensuring safer, more dignified spaces for patients, including mums who’ve had to give birth on the floor. We also cover Fulton’s move toward university status in Fiji, the opening of a long-awaited dental clinic at Atoifi Adventist Hospital, and key headlines from the Adventist Church’s Annual Council meetings.
00:00 Intro and headlines
00:43 General Conference Annual Council
01:27 OneVoice 27: A digital mission for 2027
02:25 Fulton takes a big step: University status approved
04:42 Donation brings dignity to Pacific clinics
07:59 Decade-long dream: Atoifi’s Dental Clinic opens
08:49 Closing
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ℹ️ 10,000 Toes Adopt a Wellness Clinic
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We’re back after a whirlwind of sessions across the South Pacific! This week we explore the rebranding of South Queensland’s Adventist schools and the reasons behind it. We also take a look at Sanitarium’s wins at the Healthy Food Guide Awards, how a TikTok pastor helped a young man in Ukraine find faith, and a new study linking group belonging with better wellbeing. Plus, October is Adventist Heritage Month—find out what's happening and why it matters.
Heritage Month links:
ℹ️ Adventist Heritage Facebook, Instagram and website.
ℹ️ Listen to the daily devotionals (only this in October!)
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A collection of rare and ancient Bibles—including a gold-covered edition and a Gutenberg replica—is touring churches and schools across the South Pacific; plus, four Adventist women are cycling 4000 kilometres across Australia to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. In news from around the world, we find out how unused smartphones are being repurposed for mission in Sri Lanka and how eating eggs might support heart health and longevity.
Useful links:
ℹ️ Legacy of Faith exhibition
ℹ️ Follow @ride4life_aus and donate
ℹ️ Week of Prayer readings and audio version
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Adventists across Australia unite to confront family violence, with new initiatives aiming to make churches ‘safe, not silent.’ We also share details about a new Faith FM series highlighting women who shaped the Reformation and Sanitarium’s latest community outreach efforts. Plus, in Making Headlines, meet a young Adventist heading to the North Pole for a scientific expedition and find out why 7000 steps a day might be enough to improve your health.
00:02 Opening and headlines
00:33 Adventist Bolivian teen joins North Pole expedition
01:11 Study shows benefits of 7000 daily steps
02:31 Adventists unite to end family violence
04:34 New book inspires Faith FM Reformation series
05:18 Sanitarium team supports Soul Hub
06:14 Closing
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ℹ️ Stories from the Reformation show and book
ℹ️ New enditnow website
ℹ️ Watch the enditnow summit
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This week, the South Pacific Division Executive Committee meetings set the course for the future of mission, including the return of key departments like Youth, Children’s and Family Ministries; new leadership appointments and the strategic focus guiding the Church over the next five years. We hear from SPD and GC leaders about the alignment between regional and global mission plans, and introduce the new presidents for the PNG and Trans-Pacific Union Missions. Plus, in Making Headlines, we look at a major Indigenous outreach initiative in Mexico and a surprising study on artificial sweeteners and diabetes risk.
00:03 Opening and headlines
00:40 Indigenous outreach in Mexico
01:17 Artificial sweeteners and diabetes
02:19 SPD restructure and strategy
05:31 New TPUM president: Pastor Charlie Jimmy
06:55 New PNGUM president: Pastor Danny P hilip
08:50 Closing
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Can justice be practised without faith? In this episode, we explore that question through the lens of a new book launched at Avondale University Church—Practising Justice by Nathan Brown. Plus, we follow a 250-kilometre fundraising run, look at child safety commitments across the South Pacific, and check in with global headlines on domestic violence and mental health research.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:25 I Run for My Mom raises awareness in Romania
01:08 Llama antibodies and schizophrenia treatment
01:41 Can justice be practised without faith?
05:38 Running 250 km for a cause
07:43 SPD leaders commit to child safety
10:19 Closing
Useful links:
ℹ️ Practising Justice book
ℹ️ GoFundMe page + Follow the challenge
ℹ️ Adsafe.org.au
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Papua New Guinea’s rapid church growth is reshaping leadership representation in the South Pacific. In this episode, we explain what the SPD Executive Committee is and why PNG now has more seats. Plus, hear about the SPD’s new associate leaders, a message from the GC president, and global headlines—from a community-focused café in Texas to a study on how pets support brain health.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:30 New café connects with Texas community
01:08 How pets support brain health
02:11 SPD elects first vice president
04:32 PNG gains more SPD Executive Committee seats
07:05 Message from new GC president
08:18 Closing
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This week at the GC Session, new leaders were elected to guide the global Seventh-day Adventist Church, including the reappointment of the South Pacific Division (SPD) leadership team. The SPD’s video report highlighted mission initiatives across the region, while South Pacific performers and delegates brought colour and vibrancy to the event. We also cover a US$100,000 donation to tornado relief in St Louis, awards for women in ministry, and an appearance by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
Useful links:
ℹ️ Record Live with PM Marape
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The global Adventist Church has a new leader. Pastor Erton Köhler, the first South American to serve as General Conference president, was elected this weekend at the GC Session in St Louis. In this special episode, we break down who he is, what he’s said so far and what to expect from his leadership. Plus, hear reflections from South Pacific Division president Pastor Glenn Townend and highlights from Köhler’s first press conference.
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ℹ️ Read the article
ℹ️ Watch the press conference
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The 62nd General Conference Session is about to kick off in the United States. Our editor Jarrod Stackelroth is on the ground and gives us a preview of what’s to come. We also check in with Ashley Jankiewicz at NAC Big Camp, and share the story of an Adventist cookbook named “Best in the World.”
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:22 Adventist cookbook "Best in the World"
01:15 Report from NAC Big Camp
02:36 62nd General Conference Session preview
04:44 Closing
Host: Juliana Muniz
Correspondents: Ashley Jankiewicz and Jarrod Stackelroth
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In this episode, we explore why Adventist Record is teaching Adventists to write, with highlights from recent storytelling workshops held in Papua New Guinea. We also celebrate five residents aged 101 and over at Adventist Aged Care Wahroonga, hear how a PNG church became officially organised after 27 years, learn about a new Adventist radio station reaching the Navajo Nation in the US, and discover what recent research says about how much sleep is too much.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:30 Adventist radio goes live in Arizona
01:17 You could die from sleeping too much?
03:22 Celebrating centenarians at Adventist Aged Care
04:19 Church organised in Papua New Guinea
05:00 Empowering Pacific storytellers
06:33 Closing
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ℹ️ No pain no . . . brain?
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The children’s series The Rescue is back with a brand new season—using puppets, animation and music to introduce Jesus to kids with no church background. We take a look at the heart behind the series, why it matters, and how it’s reaching today’s digital generation. This episode also features a story about an Aussie Adventist who earned a King’s Birthday Honour and celebrates Sanitarium topping Australia’s trust rankings once again.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:30 The largest Dorcas rally
01:01 Impact of classroom air Quality
01:41 Sanitarium tops trust rankings again
02:19 King’s honour for Aussie Adventist
03:08 The Rescue: new season continues the mission
05:28 Closing
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ℹ️ The Rescue
ℹ️ Abide Family Ministries
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What does the Bible say about life beyond Earth? In this episode we take you inside the South Pacific Division’s Faith and Science Conference, where church leaders, educators and scientists explored cosmology, deception, and the limits of our understanding. You’ll also hear how the Adventist Church in Australia is reaffirming its commitment to child safety—and what leaders are asking of every local church and school board.
00:00 Opening and Headlines
00:26 Handmade Cards Spread Love in the Philippines
01:13 New Insights on Gluten-Free Diets
02:40 Exploring the Universe at Faith and Science Conference
07:00 Child Safety Commitment by the Adventist Church
10:52 Closing
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ℹ️ Seventh-day Adventist Church's Commitment to Children and Vulnerable People
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Adventists joined flood-affected communities in NSW to provide practical help and emotional support after some of the worst flooding since 1984. We also talk about a national education conference held in Adelaide and the opening of the first Adventist church in a remote Papua New Guinean village.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:31 The science of forgiveness: brain benefits revealed
01:15 Empowering women with Mechanics 101
02:20 Adventist Education leaders gather in Adelaide
03:06 First Adventist church in remote PNG village
03:55 Flood relief efforts in New South Wales
07:04 Closing
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A 12-week discipleship program called Catalyst is helping participants discover their gifts and deepen their faith—leading four recent graduates to choose rebaptism. We also cover a new PhD program launched by Pacific Adventist University and a volunteer group rebuilding classrooms in Vanuatu.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:31 New president for Oakwood University
01:07 The benefits of poetry
02:10 Rebuilding classrooms in Vanuatu
02:56 New PhD program at PAU
03:35 Rebaptisms a highlight of Catalyst graduation
06:00 Closing
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ℹ️ Record Live Podcast
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Yes, there’s a Pathfinder honour for haystacks—and that’s just one of six new honours just released across Australia. In this episode, we find out what’s behind the new additions and what’s coming next. Plus: A youth worship event in Sydney turned into something bigger than expected, and ADRA’s “School on Wheels” is bringing education to marginalised communities in Serbia.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:24 What’s making headlines
01:40 Youth worship event in Sydney
03:46 New Pathfinder honours
05:33 The great haystacks debate
06:49 Closing
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This year's Health Week is about to start with the theme “Breaking Chains,” also addressing freedom from addiction. We also look at a major finance system upgrade rolling out across Australia and New Zealand, and a week-long evangelism program in Papua New Guinea that celebrated 14 baptisms and drew strong community interest.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:33 Zero maternal deaths in Ghana
01:18 Supporting deaf mental health in Bangladesh
01:54 Adventist Health Week: Free from addictions
02:46 New accounting system rollout
03:20 Evangelistic campaign ends with baptisms
04:02 Closing
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ℹ️ Health Week resources
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The story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is now available to stream across Australia and New Zealand. In this episode, we explore how The Hopeful is bringing Adventist history to mainstream platforms—and what that means for mission. Plus: Avondale secures its university status through 2032, and Fiji sends missionaries to Indonesia and Timor Leste for the very first time.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:28 Updates
01:10 Global church headlines
02:06 From screen to stream
03:08 Avondale University re-registered
03:46 Fiji missionaries commissioned
04:23 Closing
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Eating healthy might actually save you money—up to 20 per cent, according to a new initiative by a team of Adventist health professionals. In this episode, we look at how the FoodSAVE program is equipping churches to help their communities eat well on a budget. Plus: Why Adventist leaders in Australia are urging the government to be more generous with foreign aid—and what it means for ADRA’s global mission. Also in headlines: new shoes for students in the US, and a world-first artificial heart transplant in Australia.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:34 Shoes for the students
01:12 First artificial heart success
01:41 Adventist leaders advocate for increased aid
05:49 FoodSAVE: cutting grocery costs by eating healthy
10:58 Closing
Useful links:
ℹ️ Church petition: Safer World for All
ℹ️ FoodSAVE
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Big changes are coming to Adventist Review, we had a chance to sit down with AR's news editor to find out what’s ahead for the Church’s most historic publications. Plus: A new women’s devotional launches in Australia, the SPD opens an exhibit of rare Bibles and ELIA Wellness gets ready for its 2025 summit.
00:00 Opening and headlines
00:31 Adventist church in the metaverse
01:06 An orange a day keeps the psychologist away?
02:16 Adventist Review brand changes
06:14 New Women's Devotional
06:50 Bible Exhibit
07:33 Upcoming Wellness Summit
08:14 Conclusion and Farewell
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ℹ️ ELIA Wellness Summit info.
ℹ️ I AM Women's Devotional Volume 2.
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