September 3–9
Lesson 11: “Waiting In the Crucible” [COLLEEN TINKER] Problems with this lesson: The subject of patience is is discussed from an underlying perspective of Adventism’s belief that Jesus […]
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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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What About Desmond Doss? I’ve listened to dozens of your Former Adventist Podcasts. Thank you. You’ve been used by the Lord to reveal the many doctrines of demons that have […]
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August 27–September 2
Lesson 10: “Meekness in the Crucible” [COLLEEN TINKER] Problems with this lesson: The lesson defines “meekness” in terms of endurance with patience and without resentment but misses the power […]
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What Is Seventh-day Adventism?
[COLLEEN TINKER] The fall of 2015 has proven to be historic in unexpected ways. One of the most surprising unfolding events has been the campaign of retired Seventh-day Adventist neurosurgeon […]
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Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream: The Gift That Keeps On Giving Another Bible Story Quote I’m just tagging off of an old email I sent y’all awhile back. I’m attaching a screenshot in […]
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August 20–26
Lesson 9: “A Life of Praise” [COLLEEN TINKER] Problems with this lesson: This lesson sees praise as a means to the end of conversion or conquering. The author again […]
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You’re Wrong About Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream In reference to this week’s Former Adventist Podcast—no, Nebuchadnezzar did not remember his dream. He was not testing his interpreters just for the sake of […]
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August 13–19
Lesson 8: “Seeing the invisible” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: Adventist physicalism distorts the biblical revelation of spiritual death, spiritual life, resurrection, and the work of the Holy […]
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I Need Help I honestly cannot express my gratitude to you two for your podcasts. They really are eye-opening and expose so many flaws in Adventism. I have written to […]
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August 6–12
Lesson 7: “Indestructible Hope” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The author’s Adventist understanding of “hope” is confusing and unstable because it is built on a foundation of […]
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How Does Forgiveness Work In Believers?
COLLEEN TINKER The question of repentance and forgiveness in a believer’s life comes up frequently among former Adventists. If Jesus died once for all, if we are saved on the […]
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Annihilation Showed Me the Adventist Trap Satan almost caught me in his trap. First of all, I think all Seventh-day Adventists have broken the first of the Ten Commandments in […]
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July 30–August 5
Lesson 6: “Struggling With All Energy” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The lesson attempts to teach fighting sin with Christ’s power while defending absolute free will. The […]
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Adventist Contortions While reading this week’s chapter from Ballenger’s book Cast Out For the Cross of Christ, I was impressed by the intellectual contortions the Adventist church has put itself […]
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July 23–29
Lesson 5: “Extreme Heat” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The lesson again assumes the human experience is the focal point of suffering. The author misses Job’s repentance […]
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