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This week we take a deep dive into the book of Deuteronomy. Why did this handing down of the law matter so much during its time, throughout the Bible and still today? This week Sam and Jennifer talk to Morgan Kochenhower about the beauty and importance of Deuteronomy.

We know we want to live healthier, happier lives but sometimes we’re not sure where to start and we’re disappointed when we fail. This week, Sam and Jennifer talk to Dr. Dee Knight about how to create and stick to our healthy habits.

This week Sam and Jennifer sit down with Dr. Peter Landless, health ministries director for the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, about long-haul covid and the impact it’s having on our community.

This week, Sam and Jennifer take a deep dive into the book of Genesis.

Are you looking to develop a deeper, longer lasting relationship with your child? This week Sam and Jennifer talk to adolescent and child psychiatrist Marissa Leslie about ways to strengthen your relationship with your children.

We’re talking about being single this week!! This week Jennifer and Sam talk to director of Focus Ministries, Andrea Hicks, to talk about how to find a blessing in your season of singleness.

What does it mean to be successful? For a Christian it can be hard to determine what success means to them. This week, Sam Neves and Jennifer Stymiest talk to Pavel Goia about what success means to him. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Dating is hard! What kind of person are we looking for and how can we be open to meeting someone? This is just the start of a conversation! If you have questions you’d like to have answered–ask in the comments. We look forward to hearing from you!

Today, people might tell you that truth is relative. But what impact does this have on our faith, on the way we read the Bible, on our relationship with hope? This week, Sam and Jennifer talk to Karl Wilcox about post-modernism, truth and how to approach reading the Bible.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally it seems we forget people with different opinions are deeply loved by Christ. This week on ANN In-Depth, Jennifer and Sam talk to Dr. Peter Landless and Dr. Torben Bergland about how we treat each other during tough times.

Anil Kanda was raised Sikh and Hindu. As he got older, he started searching for greater truths, and through a colleague at work, discovered Jesus. This week, Jennifer and Sam talk to Anil about what he has learned as he continues to follow God’s will for his life.

This week, Jennifer and Sam talk to the three Officers of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists - Ted N.C. Wilson, president, Seventh-day Adventist World Church; Erton Kohler, secretary, Seventh-day Adventist World Church; Paul Douglas, treasurer, Seventh-day Adventist World Church about what happened at Annual Council and why it mattered.

When you hear about prophecy what do you think about? This week, Sam and Jennifer sit down with Clinton Wahlen, associate director for the Biblical Research Institute, about why we should still read and study prophecy today and how it can bring us closer to Jesus.

Where is God when it hurts? This week, Sam and Jennifer talk to Frank Hasel, associate director of the Biblical Research Institute, about how we can know God is with us, even in the hard times.

Do you ever feel like you’ve been working hard, you’ve followed where the Lord has led, and yet--your dreams are not coming true. This week Sam and Jennifer speak to author and educator Heather Thompson Day about her new book, “It’s Not Your Turn” which offers counsel to those who are waiting for their breakthrough.

Adventists fought oppression with their faith and actions when only few were protesting racism. Listen to the newest episode of ANN In-Depth podcast as Orlan Johnson and David Trim share how the Adventist Church called for the immediate and total destruction of slavery and demand equal rights for the oppressed.

Listen to the podcast with Pastor Sam and Jennifer Stymiest as they provide quick answers to the amazing questions to the best of their abilities in the newest episode of ANN In-Depth: Ask Us Anything.

There are so many people suffering silently. The issue of abuse is a social issue we cannot ignore. But, how can you help yourself or a friend who is being abused? Listen to this podcast of ANN In-Depth as Raquel Arrais, associate director for GCWM, shares a venue to break the silence about this sensitive issue to increase personal awareness, responsibility, and involvement to help end violence in every family, and community effectively.

Mentorship is crucial to raise young people who can spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Does your church have a mentoring strategy in place to help young people? Is there sufficient focus on this timeless and transformative disciple-making strategy? Today can be your day to begin scaling up your mentorship strategy. Learn more about mentorship in the latest episode of the ANN In-Depth podcast.

God never intended the Sabbath as a burden for anyone but rather a blessing. Sabbath observance is a sign between God and His people. Let's not be ashamed of carrying the symbol that distinguishes us from the world. Listen to the new episode of ANN In-Depth to learn more about the Sabbath.

Forgiveness is an essential element of true Christian love. We are called to forgive others, but you cannot have forgiveness unless you experience the grace of God. What is the relationship between grace and forgiveness? Find the Biblical insights to this question and more in this new episode of ANN In-Depth.

Many parents fail to fulfill their responsibilities to explain sex to their children. This lets the teens learn from their peers. So, what's the healthiest way to communicate about sex to our teens, particularly our young girls? Listen to the new episode of ANN In-Depth about Purity Culture.

Should we take the Bible seriously? Can we trust it all the time? What happens when the Bible does not accurately reflect the history and science we understand today? Find answers to these questions in this latest episode of ANN In-Depth.

Quality sleep is as essential to life as food and water. If you are having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or having a hard time getting the recommended hours of sleep, you must listen to this podcast.

What does sleep do to the brain and our body, and how does one get better sleep?

Find out why sleep is so important and learn practical tips for better sleep in this new episode of ANN In-Depth.

How we approach difficult conversations may make or break a relationship. So how to have tough conversations without destroying relationships and hurting others? Find inspiration in this new episode of ANN In-Depth.

One year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the world is starting to open up again.

What should we be doing about it? How does it affect us or the kids' physical and mental health? Find answers in the ANN In-Depth episode.

How do we balance legalism and grace?

God gave His grace and salvation to us as a gift. To receive this gift, we respond in faith.

In Revelation 14:12 (NKJV), the third angel cries, “Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”

It shows that salvation through faith in Christ results in committed obedience to Him. Listen to this podcast and find yourself on this voyage between legalism and grace.

God wants children to join God's army. They must be taught and trained for Jesus Christ. And when introduced to Jesus, they shall say, "Yes, Lord, I will go, I want to follow You. I will share your message everywhere."

How to inculcate in our children the importance of the mission and how to live a life for God? Check it out with this ANN In-Depth episode.

What effect has COVID-19 had on persons combating addiction?

The impacts of the COVID-19 have made the fight even more challenging. It swept the globe, exacerbating many countries' addiction problems.

How has it increased the number of people suffering from addiction?

Tune in as Dr. Katia Reinert, the Health Ministries Associate Director for the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters answers some questions about this topic.

Some Adventists have struggled with the relationship between engaging in government and our relationship with the separation of church and state. Some think we should have a totally hands-off approach, while others think we should be involved in every aspect of government. Now, we hear the term “Christian Nationalism” -- what does that mean and how do we, as Adventists, have a healthy relationship with our government and our faith? Find answers in this new episode of ANN In-Depth.

It is said that not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. God said we cannot be forgiven until we forgive others -- and that we should forgive them over and over again. How do we learn to forgive? Is forgiveness a one-and-done situation-- or do you need to do it several times? Find Biblical insights to these questions and more in this new episode of ANN In-Depth.

This week, we are joined by Pastor Morgan Kochenhower. He is the pastor at Frederick Adventist Church and is passionate about relationships, forgiveness, and the Sabbath.

With all of us staying home during the pandemic, this can lead to increased problems with mental health and addiction. Including pornography. More and more studies are coming out about the dangers of pornography and its impact on relationships and mental health. This week on ANN In-Depth we look into what these dangers are and how we can help someone that's struggling.

This week, we are joined by Pastor Bernie Anderson. For years, Pastor Anderson battled behind closed doors with pornography and sexual addiction. Exposed to pornography early in life, he was held captive by the addiction until he allowed God to transform his life.

How often do we talk about our spiritual gifts? Did you know that God gave you some spiritual gifts for a reason? You can't doubt that, but indeed you have, it's just that you haven't discovered it yet! Listen to the podcast to find out what your spiritual gifts are.

Curious about all the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventists? What makes the Adventists so different from these beliefs? Listen to the podcast for the 28 Adventist fundamental beliefs that you need to know.

We all deserve a break after a week-long of hard work and say, "Thank you, Lord, for the Sabbath." Of course, it's still important to take a day of rest in the midst of it all. But the Sabbath is more than just that. How will Sabbath make a difference in your life?

Tune in as we learn more about the essence of the Sabbath in this podcast.

How does the Seventh-day Adventist Church use the KPIs or the Key Performance Indicators to achieve its objectives? As a continuation of the Reach the World strategic plan, I Will Go offers something for the whole church. Learn more about the I Will Go strategic plan in this podcast!

In this day and age, we frequently hear the phrase "artificial intelligence?" What exactly is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It is the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing tasks that ordinarily require human intellect, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision making, and language translation.

Creativity and invention are natural parts of human existence. That is what we were created to do. We were created to explore and discover what comes next and where we can go. But, in our research and innovation, may we go too far? How can we balance our desire to discover and develop with our human longing to become God?

Listen to this fascinating podcast to discover more about technological innovation and advancement with Daryl Gungadoo, Director of the Adventist Review Media Lab.

Who is your superhero? What really makes someone a hero?

We all have a hero in our lives, someone who has had the greatest impact on our lives. In the Bible, we have numerous heroes who we look up to as inspirations for our lives. Surely, God placed all of these heroes in our path to guide us and provide us with courage and knowledge on our journey through life. Who are some Biblical heroes, and what can we learn from them?

Tune in as Dr. Barry Black, US Senate Chaplain, discusses what makes someone a hero.

What exactly is Public Campus Ministries (PCM)?

PCM is a movement that seeks to transform students on non-Adventist campuses into Seventh-day Adventist ambassadors of Christ in colleges/universities, churches, communities, and the world at large. PCM aims to inspire Seventh-day Adventist students to become disciples of Christ and equip them to communicate the eternal gospel on campus.

Tune in to the podcast to learn about PCM and how it's changing people's lives directly from those who this ministry has impacted.

Do you recognize the cereal brand "Kellogg's" that you enjoy every morning?

Did you know that John Harvey Kellogg, a Seventh-day Adventist physician, health promoter, nutritionist, inventor, author, eugenicist, and entrepreneur, invented it? In addition, he was one of the most controversial figures in Seventh-day Adventist history.

Why was his life so controversial? Why was he eventually disfellowshipped from the church?

Tune in to this episode to find out the answers to these questions and learn more about Dr. Kellogg.

What is it that we ought to be doing to accomplish our objectives? How can schools become more mission-focused?

Find the answers in the podcast to help you understand the mission objective in the new strategic plan for the Adventist educational institutions.

In the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. This day is a celebration of love and reflection. Just before Valentine's Day, we would like to talk about marriage and relationships.

How do we show love and affection to our spouses? Or to family and friends? And how is pop culture invading our own relationships and how we relate to each other?

In this newest episode of ANN In-Depth, we are joined by Willie and Elaine Oliver for some practical advice on this topic.

Technology is the avenue by which we hope to reach the highest level of membership engagement possible. What are the strategies to achieve this goal?

Join us in the podcast to learn about digital evangelism and Adventist Teams, a community where digital missionaries can partner with church organizations to reach the world!

We are taught that there is an ongoing great spiritual battle. Prayer warriors take part in this battle by interceding for others. They pray for the will of God to be accomplished in all things.

Learn more in the podcast about the prayer warriors and find answers to how we can be motivated to pray.

While we all know that too much screen time is harmful to our mental, physical, and emotional health, the fact is, most families today are having a hard time controlling their screen time. How can we make the limits realistic? How do we practically manage our screen time?

Join us in this podcast to find answers to these questions!

Online gaming is a fun way to spend time, fostering teamwork and skills development. While there are significant benefits to online gaming, there are some risks that you need to be aware of to help you remain safe and have a positive gaming experience.

Listen to the podcast, and you will discover how we can use gaming for good and get acquainted with the ultimate Heroes 2: Bible Trivia Game that brings fun to the whole family.

Holidays are filled with joy. For some people, holidays can be the most solitary and stressful time of the year. But why? Find the answer in this podcast and learn how to avoid a health disaster during holidays, both physically and mentally.

The mental health and welfare of entire societies have been seriously affected by this pandemic. Many people find themselves in distress because of the immediate health effects of the virus and the consequences of physical isolation.

But there is hope. Reach out to someone who is suffering! Be an ambassador for the COVID-19 Mental Health Initiative. Join us in the podcast and learn how to make a difference by raising awareness and sharing information with your family, friends, and community.

Are you feeling anxious? Feel like you don't have a real friend who may be your shoulder to cry on? Why not try calling to God through prayer? God simply waits for you to come to Him and cast your burdens upon Him. Learn more about what prayer can do for you in this podcast.

Church leaders must demonstrate strength, but they are humans too! Why aren't we talking about mental health among our leaders?

Let's take a look at suicide and mental health among church leaders in this podcast. Join us and learn from amazing people on this crucial topic.

Gratitude means acknowledging the good things in your life and how they affect you. It means realizing your ability to turn an obstacle into an opportunity -- reshaping negativity into positive channels of gratitude.

Join us in the podcast to learn about the benefits of gratitude and how to get started!

Everything we do as children of God should be in integrity, truth, and honesty as we represent Christ who lives in us. How can we run ministries with integrity?

Join us for the episode of ANN In-Depth and learn more with Paul Douglas about a culture of accountability and credibility to church organizations.

Effective leadership requires skills and competencies. How can we be effective leaders in the different aspects of our lives, such as in church, workplace, or in families? Are there characteristics that some leaders have that make them great?

Leadership is a journey of self-discovery. Join us in this informative podcast, and let us discover the leader in you!

While depression can cause tremendous pain in teens and disrupt everyday life, there are many things you can do to help them feel better. How can we recognize depression in young people, and how can we help them?

Find out in this episode of ANN In-Depth and learn straight from the expert!

One objective of “Reach the World: I Will Go” is encouraging youth and young adults to embrace the belief that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, recreational drug use, and other high-risk behaviors, and embracing church teachings on marriage, demonstrating sexual purity, and more ethical and responsible use of digital platforms.

How can we help young people in developing great relationships with Jesus?

Listen to this timely podcast that can assist young people in getting to know Jesus and putting God first in their lives.

We can find the Seventh-day Adventist churches worldwide, but there are people unaware that they exist. How can we collaborate to reach out to more people?

"No amount of strategies will bring us together. Strategies are important, but we believe that only the Holy Spirit can bring us together. " -- Pastor Sam Neves.

Tune in to the podcast to learn more about how our church can speak with one voice.

Fake news is unavoidable, especially in today's internet-based world. Nobody is sure what to believe. Amid COVID-19, people seek health tips on social media. People base their decisions on what they see or read in the shared social media posts.

To help you fight against false information about health care, listen to this informative podcast and learn how to understand the conflicting messages of health and nutrition.

People must first understand other religions before communicating precisely what the Bible says. The goal of effectively sharing the gospel is for people to make their own decisions. They must determine for themselves whether or not to accept the truth.

Listen to this fascinating podcast to learn why it is important to collaborate with people of different faiths.

Now that most people are getting informed through the internet due to the pandemic, the opportunity to reach millions of people is at their fingertips. We can use digital technology to bring Jesus to every person around the globe.

Listen to this fascinating podcast to learn more about how we may effectively use digital technologies to lead people to Christ.

"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it, you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days, the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it." -- Exodus 20: 8-11

Why is keeping the Sabbath so important?

Listen to this podcast to find out what God has to say about the Sabbath.

How is COVID-19 affecting children?
How will kids cope up after spending so much time at home, far from their friends and families?

Listen to this informative podcast to find the answers.

"The church is made up of young and old. We need each other. With such an army of workers that our youth rightly train, who is going to train them, we need all generations. " –Gary Blanchard.

Listen to this exciting podcast to learn more about keeping our young people in the church.

How can we live and learn in times of adversity like the one we're currently experiencing?

Most people view God as a punitive God because, according to the Bible, God would unleash affliction to draw people back to Him. However, that is not the ultimate reality of the pandemic that we are currently experiencing.

While we do not believe that God caused COVID-19, are there lessons we may learn as we deal with this crisis? Can we take this opportunity to return to the Lord?

Listen to this podcast to learn how we might understand these circumstances and transform ourselves as a result of our experiences.

Why is it so difficult to combine faith and science?

"It is not about faith and science; it is one scientific interpretation versus different scientific interpretation. The Bible gives a great insight which can apply directly to science" -- Leonard Brand.

Listen to this podcast to learn about the connection between science and faith.

How do we reach the world in the large cities, across the 10/40 Window, among the unreached and under-reached people groups and non-Christian religions? Listen as Pastor Luis Biazotto and Pastor Shawn Brace share their expertise on this ANN In-Depth episode.

Marriage is one of the institutions that God has established and founded on the creation of the world. Learn more about the definitions of marriage and the essential principles that we should know about this controversial topic of our time.

How did the Beirut explosion in August 2020 affect the church and the community as a whole? The ADRA Director for the Middle East, Gunther Wallauer, and President Rick McEdward of the Middle East and North African Union gives us their first-hand experiences and updates from the affected areas in Lebanon.

Have you ever wondered how to reach the world more efficiently and more effectively? Today, as in the past, evangelism finds its way to reaching out to more people. From this episode, we will understand how Digital Evangelism works and becomes one great arm in spreading the message of hope and salvation.

How can one become a good leader and lead like Jesus? This episode aims to strengthen the discipleship role of pastors, teachers, and other frontline workers and provide them with regular growth opportunities.

One of the challenges we face in this COVID-19 pandemic is how to make the Sabbath special and "set it apart" from all the other days of the week? Discover some great suggestions on how to celebrate the Sabbath during this time of global crisis.

When believers go through a crisis, the usual question we ask goes like this: "Where is God in my time of crisis?"

Listen to this interesting and timely episode that will answer this question.

In this time of distress, people use the internet and social media to search for hope and encouragement. Let us learn from this episode the most effective way to use social media to bring people to God and share our beliefs with the world.

Since the implementation of lock-down worldwide, one of the greatly affected institutions is the church organizations. When people are hindered from going to church because of the pandemic, does it restrict one's religious freedom?

Listen to this meaningful discussion that will help us evaluate our stand about this significant issue.

We must provide our family with food that will keep the body healthy and strong during this pandemic.

In this episode, we will get some important and practical tips on cooking and eating healthy with a professionally trained culinarian.

"What will life be like after the COVID-19 pandemic ends? Is your mind overloaded with unanswerable questions? But, either you answer ""Yes"" or ""No,"" your thoughts are still floated in the air, trying to imagine what life will be like? Build trust, confidence, and hope on how to face life after the pandemic. Listen to this episode and listen to the director of Health Ministries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. "

"How can you be involved in the Adventist mission? God's ministry is not the sole responsibility of pastors but individual church members. Regardless of age, we must find joy in witnessing for Christ and making disciples.

Get involve and be partakers of His sacrifices for humanity. In ANN​ In-Depth, learn the 'I Will Go' ministry initiative. Join our Adventist Mission speakers in their endeavor to share their passion and real-life experiences. Let them inspire you."

"All people are struggling to live and survive. Many have lost their jobs because of #Coronavirus​. Don't lose hope because God is working in miraculous ways. He always provides. There's always a way to earn from home.

Take this opportunity to listen to our Certified Financial Services Planner experts. Watch this video and get some tips to make while stuck at home. Check them out on social media and online!"

"What is your light, and hope to reach out to others while stuck at home? In the middle of the pandemic, all things seem complicated to achieve. But God's people never lose trust.

Let God be your lead in reaching out for the world. There are many ways to help others. Know how to give and share of Jesus' goodness. Learn more about ADRA's mission stories. "

Are you aware of any potential health dangers of being isolated? Yes, we may develop an unhealthy lifestyle. But, don't fall prey to unhealthy habits and lifestyles. It is just a matter of having a personal drive to achieve your health goal and self-disciple to stay fit at home.

Know the secrets of healthy living from our proficient Health Coach Trainers. Learn more from this episode.

"Anxious about the news? Not all of us can bear the agony of losing a life. How can we recover from the current situation, hoping that everything is going back to normal with the promise of tomorrow?

Worry no more! The feeling of sadness can motivate you to make choices that make your life better.

Learn how to manage your sadness and live healthily. Discover how to stay grateful amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. "

Do you find it draining to subdue the matters about COVID-19 with your kids? Do not be anxious!

Listen to the experts as they discuss the answers to your questions in overcoming the battle against the pandemic.

Free yourself from stress. Discover the effective ways to deal with your kids. Find the right words to explain COVID-19 without fear and hesitation.

To many people, the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most shocking impediments. It endangers the lives of many people. But have you had a second thought that despite its negative impact, there's a blessing in disguise?

Listen to our renowned Adventist Ministries Directors as they impart their insights and familiarity in nurturing healthy relationships with our family members.

Are you struggling in working from your home? This episode is perfect and in time just for you.

Listen to how people get used to working from home. Nurture yourself with the best practices, tips, and lessons to have good working habits while at home.

During the global pandemic, people were restricted from going out. How do you think local churches battle the COVID-19 crisis?

Learn from our leading Pastors how to increase the digital influence through social media. Get involved. Stay connected with God's ministry.