October 14–20, 2023
Lesson 3: “God’s Call to Mission” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The lesson uses Abraham as the central example of being called for “mission”, an appropriation of the […]
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Author: Colleen Tinker
Colleen Tinker, the editor of Proclamation! magazine, and her husband Richard left Adventism in 1998 with their two sons, Roy and Nathanael, who were in grades six and ten. They have co-led the Former Adventist Fellowship since 1999. Colleen, a graduate of Walla Walla University, is a former high school English teacher and also the former managing editor of Adventist Today magazine. Colleen became the stepmother of Roy and Nathanael in 1989, and in 2008 she adopted them. Romans 8:15-17 has assumed new depth and significance for her and Richard since she and her sons chose to claim each other legally and permanently. She and Richard share an office and a commitment to sharing the gospel of the true Jesus with all of those seeking a way out of the bondage of the false gospel of Adventism.
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Adventist Neighbors Shared “Testing the Prophet” Nearly three years ago we moved into our current home. Our close neighbors are a couple in their 50’s who are devout Adventists. Prior […]
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October 7–13, 2023
Lesson 2: “God’s Mission to Us: Part 2” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: This lesson is another frustrating piece that uses normal-sounding Christian words, such as “mission” and “disciples” […]
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I Can’t Reconcile “Once Saved, Always Saved” Another sleepless night. I’m still trying to deprogram even though I was only in Adventism for about one to two years. I’ve been […]
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September 30–October 6, 2023
Lesson 1: “God’s Mission to Us: Part 1” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: This quarter’s focus is encouraging individual proselytizing. The lesson is based on the paradigm of […]
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Are You Still Meeting on Saturdays? I am confused. After your leaving the Adventist cult, are you still meeting on Saturdays? Or are you preparing programs for Sabbath School for […]
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September 23–29, 2023
Lesson 14: “Ephesians In the Heart” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The lesson diminishes the point of Ephesians by overlooking the place of the cross in God’s creating one […]
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What To Do With “Jesus Is Lord Of the Sabbath”? First of all, I want to say, thank you for sharing God’s words and history through the podcast. Every Tuesday […]
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September 16–22, 2023
Lesson 13: “Waging Peace” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: This lesson’s chief aim is to emphasize that Adventism is defined by the great controversy motif. The author’s understanding […]
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I Need Someone Who Understands I started questioning the church when I was in high school. My dad got burned by the church, and we spent most of my high […]
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Adventism’s Excuse: “Present Truth”
COLLEEN TINKER We had been out of Adventism only a few years. My very Adventist parents-in-law were visiting one afternoon, and our conversation fell into a discussion of whether or […]
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September 9–15, 2023
Lesson 12: “The Call to Stand” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The lesson equates Paul’s instruction to put on and stand in God’s armor with fighting in the […]
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How Do I Find a “Safe” Church? Wow. I just watched the Cultish series [on Adventism] and I’m excited to learn more about your ministry. I’m looking for a new […]
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September 2–8, 2023
Lesson 11: “Practicing Supreme Loyalty to Christ” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The biggest problem with this lesson is the underlying Adventist worldview that doesn’t understand that the […]
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Confusion, Dread, and Darkness Gone Forever I’m studying the book of Daniel as I listen to your podcast. I’ve just completed Daniel 8: 1-14 (with visceral fear and trembling). Wow! […]
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