A collection of rare and ancient Bibles—including a gold-covered edition and a Gutenberg replica—is touring churches and schools across the South Pacific; plus, four Adventist women are cycling 4000 kilometres across Australia to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. In news from around the world, we find out how unused smartphones are being repurposed for mission in Sri Lanka and how eating eggs might support heart health and longevity.

Useful links:
ℹ️ Legacy of Faith exhibition
ℹ️ Follow @ride4life_aus and donate
ℹ️ Week of Prayer readings and audio version

Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley Jankiewicz

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Adventists across Australia unite to confront family violence, with new initiatives aiming to make churches ‘safe, not silent.’ We also share details about a new Faith FM series highlighting women who shaped the Reformation and Sanitarium’s latest community outreach efforts. Plus, in Making Headlines, meet a young Adventist heading to the North Pole for a scientific expedition and find out why 7000 steps a day might be enough to improve your health.

00:02 Opening and headlines
00:33 Adventist Bolivian teen joins North Pole expedition
01:11 Study shows benefits of 7000 daily steps
02:31 Adventists unite to end family violence
04:34 New book inspires Faith FM Reformation series
05:18 Sanitarium team supports Soul Hub
06:14 Closing

Useful links:
ℹ️ Stories from the Reformation show and book
ℹ️ New enditnow website
ℹ️ Watch the enditnow summit

Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley Jankiewicz

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This week, the South Pacific Division Executive Committee meetings set the course for the future of mission, including the return of key departments like Youth, Children’s and Family Ministries; new leadership appointments and the strategic focus guiding the Church over the next five years. We hear from SPD and GC leaders about the alignment between regional and global mission plans, and introduce the new presidents for the PNG and Trans-Pacific Union Missions. Plus, in Making Headlines, we look at a major Indigenous outreach initiative in Mexico and a surprising study on artificial sweeteners and diabetes risk.

00:03 Opening and headlines
00:40 Indigenous outreach in Mexico
01:17 Artificial sweeteners and diabetes
02:19 SPD restructure and strategy
05:31 New TPUM president: Pastor Charlie Jimmy
06:55 New PNGUM president: Pastor Danny P hilip
08:50 Closing

Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley Jankiewicz

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Can justice be practised without faith? In this episode, we explore that question through the lens of a new book launched at Avondale University Church—Practising Justice by Nathan Brown. Plus, we follow a 250-kilometre fundraising run, look at child safety commitments across the South Pacific, and check in with global headlines on domestic violence and mental health research.

00:00 Opening and headlines
00:25 I Run for My Mom raises awareness in Romania
01:08 Llama antibodies and schizophrenia treatment
01:41 Can justice be practised without faith?
05:38 Running 250 km for a cause
07:43 SPD leaders commit to child safety
10:19 Closing

Useful links:
ℹ️ Practising Justice book
ℹ️ GoFundMe page + Follow the challenge
ℹ️ Adsafe.org.au

Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley Jankiewicz

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Papua New Guinea’s rapid church growth is reshaping leadership representation in the South Pacific. In this episode, we explain what the SPD Executive Committee is and why PNG now has more seats. Plus, hear about the SPD’s new associate leaders, a message from the GC president, and global headlines—from a community-focused café in Texas to a study on how pets support brain health.

00:00 Opening and headlines
00:30 New café connects with Texas community
01:08 How pets support brain health
02:11 SPD elects first vice president
04:32 PNG gains more SPD Executive Committee seats
07:05 Message from new GC president
08:18 Closing

Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley Jankiewicz

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This week at the GC Session, new leaders were elected to guide the global Seventh-day Adventist Church, including the reappointment of the South Pacific Division (SPD) leadership team. The SPD’s video report highlighted mission initiatives across the region, while South Pacific performers and delegates brought colour and vibrancy to the event. We also cover a US$100,000 donation to tornado relief in St Louis, awards for women in ministry, and an appearance by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.

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ℹ️ Record Live with PM Marape

Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley Jankiewicz

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The global Adventist Church has a new leader. Pastor Erton Köhler, the first South American to serve as General Conference president, was elected this weekend at the GC Session in St Louis. In this special episode, we break down who he is, what he’s said so far and what to expect from his leadership. Plus, hear reflections from South Pacific Division president Pastor Glenn Townend and highlights from Köhler’s first press conference.

Useful links:
ℹ️ Read the article
ℹ️ Watch the press conference

Host: Juliana Muniz

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The 62nd General Conference Session is about to kick off in the United States. Our editor Jarrod Stackelroth is on the ground and gives us a preview of what’s to come. We also check in with Ashley Jankiewicz at NAC Big Camp, and share the story of an Adventist cookbook named “Best in the World.”

00:00 Opening and headlines
00:22 Adventist cookbook "Best in the World"
01:15 Report from NAC Big Camp
02:36 62nd General Conference Session preview
04:44 Closing

Host: Juliana Muniz
Correspondents: Ashley Jankiewicz and Jarrod Stackelroth

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