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Adventist Stories

by Aren Rennacker

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Bonus: Interview with SWTS

October 23, 2026 · 55 min

Aren was recently invited on the popular Adventist podcast Seeking What They Sought to talk about Adventist Stories. Why this show matters, and why honest storytelling is an important way forward for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. We…
Season 1 Survey & Giveaway

August 12, 2026 · 2 min

We are making a bold request: 5-10 minutes of your time to give feedback on season one. It would really help us out. Also, everyone who completes the survey enters a random drawing where three winners will receive $100 gift cards. But we…
Faife'au

June 22, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Stories of Adventist youth pastors that travel through time. "Father's Day" - When Benji was starting out in his career, he had a confrontation with a student he's never forgotten. Now, years later, we get the full story--plus a little…
Adventist Embarrassment

June 14, 2026 · 37 min

Stories of Adventists feeling socially self-conscious. "The Fumble" - When Aren was new to Adventism, he did something after school one day that he's never gotten over. Which leads to another question: what about the person he did it to?…
Dear Church

June 8, 2026 · 42 min

Stories of younger generations speaking directly to the Adventist Church. "Dreams and Hopes" - Last year Pastor Aren tried something new, unsure of how it'd go. What resulted were some of the most insightful and profound words he'd ever…

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Back To School

June 1, 2026 · 37 min

Stories from the school year, told by those who know it best. "Keep in Step" - Se Bin began the school year the same way as always: decorating her classroom. But an accident caught on camera made the start to this year anything but normal…
In Bloom

May 25, 2026 · 48 min

Stories of Adventist women changing the outcome. "Over Under" - When he was in college, Adam and his friends came up with an idea for a tournament that was never going to happen. Now, as a professional, Adam decided to give it a try. (9…
Believe The Promise

May 18, 2026 · 44 min

Stories of Adventist endurance in the great outdoors. "Winning Streak" - Krista was a nurse with two young children who felt like her life was on fire. On December 31, 2019, she decided to do something about it. What resulted was not what…
The Call

May 10, 2026 · 35 min

Stories of lifelong Adventist educators who go the extra mile. "The Boys" - Even after decades of teaching, Denine Matsuda was terrified by what she saw headed for her classroom. She shares her fight for survival. (8 minutes)"The Call"…
A Very Special Person

May 4, 2026 · 39 min

Stories of how we invite young people into Adventist church leadership. "Just Be" - When he was in college, Pastor Ben Amoah had an idea. It did not go as he planned. Now, years later, he knows who to blame. (6 minutes)"A Very Special…
Introducing 'Adventist Stories'

April 24, 2026 · 2 min

What are the moments and memories that shape a community? Join Pastor Aren Rennacker as he hears from a variety of storytellers and explores his own Adventist journey through creative and engaging narrative nonfiction. Season 1 launches…

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About the show

Adventist Stories is a new storytelling podcast from the Pacific Union and Growing Young Leaders that shares the moments and memories that shape a community. Join Pastor Aren Rennacker as he hears from a variety of storytellers and explores his own Adventist journey through creative and engaging narrative nonfiction.