Former Adventist

Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson talk about what to do after leaving Adventism. There are many paths to choose from, but there is only one that is based on reality—which one? How does one find that path?

Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.

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Colleen and Nikki are joined with Carma Naylor, a former fifth-generation Mormon who walked away from Mormonism towards Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists before becoming a born-again Christian. In two parts, Carma tells her story of loss, surprises, and ultimate security in Christ as she discovered that Jesus had chosen her and she was safe with Him.

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Colleen and Nikki are joined with Carma Naylor, a former fifth-generation Mormon who walked away from Mormonism towards Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists before becoming a born-again Christian. In two parts, Carma tells her story of loss, surprises, and ultimate security in Christ as she discovered that Jesus had chosen her and she was safe with Him.

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Colleen and Nikki's second part to their reaction to “What is Seventh Day Adventism? Is SDA a Christian denomination or a cult?” on the Got Questions podcast. Nikki and Colleen are supportive of the work of Got Questions, but in this two part series, they suggest that a deeper study of Adventism was needed by the hosts of the Got Questions podcast. In this episode, the proofs concerning Adventism's relationship to Biblical truth is revealed!

Inside the Adventist Org: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYghs2zBtOM

What Do You Think of Ellen White?: https://adventistresearch.info/blog/2025/06/what-do-you-think-of-ellen-g-white?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Did Adventist Leaders Lie to Walter Martin?: https://lifeassuranceministries.org/2017/11/17/did-adventists-leaders-lie-to-walter-martin/

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Colleen and Nikki react to “What is Seventh Day Adventism? Is SDA a Christian denomination or a cult?” on the Got Questions podcast. This is part 1 of a two-part series. Even though Nikki and Colleen are supportive of the work of Got Questions, they use this episode to gently correct and inform some of the misinformation that was unfortunately promoted on this recent Got Questions podcast. Adventism has a long history of hiding some of the more cultic teachings and practices from Christians.

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Colleen and Nikki challenge true Christian leaders, including pastors and elders, to take Adventism seriously and learn how they can protect their flock from them. What would you tell your member to do if they were considering marriage to an Adventist?

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Colleen and Nikki take a break from their topical series and react to “1 Evangelical Christian vs. 3 Seventh Day Adventists” on the Dr. Daf Show with Kalea, an evangelical Christian who questioned three Seventh-day Adventists: Felicia, Anna, and Rochelle. Did Kalea understand Adventism enough to stand up against Adventism's extra-biblical doctrines? Did the three Adventists represent their religion accurately? What would help Christians understand Adventism more fully?

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Nikki and Colleen continue their discussion on how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships. In this episode, they talk about marriage involving a Christian being married to an Adventist. Examples of former Adventists who have navigated through this difficult situation are shared, as well as advice whether it's best to leave or stay in the relationship.

Testimonies:

Michael Werk: https://youtu.be/LbHj6Y7Ef4k?si=v8sQw8YTxxWoVKN0&t=57

Laurie Werk https://youtu.be/9YXxl-cKXDg

Austin Werk https://www.youtube.com/live/e7dkCoFo4cM?si=AIy7wpgJHPj7oSRH&t=1095

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Nikki and Colleen discuss how former Seventh-day Adventists navigate relationships and hurts with their Adventist family, especially their parents. Also discussed is the needed confession and repentance that needs to occur for the sins committed in Adventism. This podcast should be heard by all former Adventists.

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Nikki and Colleen discuss parenting back when they were Adventists. What kind of parenting was practiced, and how did the Adventist prophet, Ellen G. White, teach about proper parenting, and who was to blame for naughty kids. Don't miss it!

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Colleen and Nikki discuss what happens when a person leaves Adventism. What is lost when leaving the culture and practices of a religious community? How do family and friends react? Is leaving worth the loss? Personal stories of those who have left are included.

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Colleen and Nikki discuss shunning in Adventism, based on a recent Adventist article on the topic. Do Adventists shun? What have former Adventists experienced as they have transitioned to biblical Christianity? Personal stories are included in this important episode.

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Colleen and Nikki discuss the pamphlet "10 Questions & Answers on Seventh-day Adventism". They discuss the answers and go deeper into the background and teachings of Adventism. Offer is limited in quantities and to US addresses only.

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Colleen and Nikki discuss Adventism's camp meetings—a time for fellowship, fundraising and especially, shoring up faith in Adventism. They also discuss the investigative judgment and the changing face of Adventism as a new generation becomes more influential.

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Nikki and Colleen discuss abortion within the Adventist organization, and the doctrinal foundations that led to that practice. The nature of man as taught in Adventism is also discussed.

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Nikki and Colleen discuss Seventh-day Adventist worship practices and details with behind the scenes details. Did you know that their communion service includes washing each other's feet? Special guest Richard Tinker joins Nikki and Colleen with insider facts.

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Nikki and Colleen discuss Seventh-day Adventist worship practices and details with behind the scenes details. Did you know that their communion service includes washing each other's feet? Special guest Richard Tinker joins Nikki and Colleen with insider facts.

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Colleen and Nikki discuss Seventh-day Adventism's largest weekly indoctrination project, the weekly Sabbath School lessons. Did you know that around the world all Adventists are learning the same lesson each Saturday, with the goal of educating the organization's members in their worldview and doctrines? Other organizations that follow this practice include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and the Jehovah's Witnesses.

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Colleen and Nikki join with guest Roy Tinker to discuss Roy's Journey of finding the true Jesus and Jesus' true Body of believers—the church. Like Abraham, Roy was called to move to a distant land. Roy discusses how his faith journey informed his doctrines and beliefs. Also, Roy shares his beliefs concerning the covenants of the Bible.

Podcast referenced at 18:40:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/Galatians-3--Israel--and-the-Singular-Seed-Ep-233-e3k6qob

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Colleen and Nikki join with guest Richard Tinker to discuss their experiences and observations while they were on the inside of Adventist organization. How is the "church" organized? Where does all the money go? Who has the power?

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