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04/10/20 • 49 min
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
"How do I love my enemy?" This is a big question that could be revisited in a number of episodes. So who is your enemy? Is it your co-worker, sibling, next door neighbor or someone on social media? In today's society it could even be anyone that disagrees with you. Join Ryan and his guests as they explore their own personal experiences and perspectives.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
BENJAMIN LUNDQUIST is the Young Adult Ministries Director for the Oregon Conference and also serves as the Young Adult Ministries Coordinator for the North American Division. Benjamin has an M.A. in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from Andrews University. He has spearheaded a variety of innovative young adult ministry projects and mentoring models. He is passionate about inspiring young adults to become growing followers of Jesus and leaders for His cause. Ben and his wife Kim spend much of the year investing in the lives of the the next generation through camps, retreats, speaking appointments, and simply sharing their life with others.
Check our Rise and Lead Podcast that Ben hosts.
Natalie Boonstra is a junior public relations major at Southern Adventist University. She’s the co-host and producer of Flourish by AWL a podcast for Adventist Women Leaders. And she has a passion for using media to connect people with Christ, and build His church. She is also Ryan Becker’s hero.
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05/15/20 • 28 min
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
The subject of a "Prayer Life" can be a touchy one. Some may feel subjected to judgment if their's is compared to yours. For some, they may desire a deeper better prayer life while other's think theirs is sufficient. Join Ryan and his guests as the dive head first into their perspectives and personal experiences with their own Prayer Life Journey.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Marty Miller is a lifelong disciple of Christ, the loving husband of his first wife, the proud father of two adult children, and has most recently become an exuberant grandfather! Marty’s career path has been primarily in the field of education having served in both public and private sectors from California to Tennessee. He has held positions that include elementary school principal, multi-grade teacher, middle school science teacher, high school science teacher, nature center director, outdoor school director, educational consultant, university education professor, student teacher supervisor, and outdoor leadership program director. He is a well-recognized outdoor professional with skills and certifications that include WMI/NOLS Wilderness First Responder, ACA Swift Water Rescue, and AIARE Avalanche Safety. Marty is gifted at discovering and sharing spiritual lessons from nature, God’s second book, as modeled by Jesus Christ, the master educator. Now, after nearly 30 years in education, Marty has transitioned into full-time ministry by creating Blueprint for Men, a non-profit men’s ministry devoted to helping men discover and live out their God-given design in a secular world. Through outdoor retreats, small group support, leadership training, and curriculum development, Marty is helping men to step up and become the men God intended them to be, better husbands, better fathers, and better disciples of Christ! Blueprint for Men
Austin Bates is a sophomore theology major at Southern Adventist University. He has a passion for music ministry in the Adventist church and is chasing God’s call to be a youth pastor in an urban setting. As the student director for Engage Ministries, Austin is constantly seeking out new opportunities to expand his ministerial reach.
12/06/19 • 23 min
Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas.
Discovering Your Purpose is a topic we've talked about before but it is one of those topics that there isn't a super clear answer on. This question is asked by young and old because it is one that everyone wants to know the answer. Join Ryan and his guests as the explore their personal perspectives on finding out what you purpose is.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Tim Cove has a wide range of experience working and investing in people. He has spent 20 years in education and 11 in pastoral ministry. Two great themes run through his life Natural Science and Biblical Christianity. With a master’s degree in each, life is a wonderful journey finding God revealed everywhere he looks. Tim's favorite places tend to involve kayaks, campfires, books and tools. His greatest desire is to nudge others closer to Jesus.
N. Kim Cove, MS, LMFT has been married to her husband (of over 30 years) Tim and has two adult children Cameo and Jared. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and enjoys watercolor painting, reading, knitting, and traveling.
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Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for sponsoring this show.
Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas.
This is a special episode dealing with the past, present and future of State and Regional Conferences. This topic could not be covered in our normal 20 minute conversations. Join Ryan and his guests as they share the history and their personal perspectives on these two different conferences.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Evan Willis is lead pastor of the Northeast SDA Church in Charlotte, NC. He graduated from Pine Forge Academy, Oakwood University, and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological seminary. Currently, he is a third-year doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his research interests are Black male outcomes in urban and suburban Christian schools. He and his wife Aleya have 4 sons Jeremiah, James, John, and Joshua. His favorite scripture Isaiah 61:1-3.
Ryan Ashlock has served as pastor of the University City Seventh-day Adventist Church since 2012. He has a passion for helping people connect with God, understand how Christian faith is based on reason and evidence, and think through the implications of the gospel for life, work, and relationships. Ryan and his wife Laura, have three teenage daughters. Prior to coming to Charlotte, the Ashlocks spent five years in Thailand where Ryan taught religion classes at Asia-Pacific International University and served as senior pastor of the University Church.
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Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for sponsoring this show.
Resources for understanding or exploring more on regional conferences and black experience and contributions in the Seventh-day Adventist Church:
Comprehensive Overview of Regional Conferences: https://adventistregionalministries.org
Regional Voice Magazine: https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-voice/
Black History SDA: http://www.blacksdahistory.org
Maps and Stats: https://www.regionalretirement.org/maps--stats.html
Regional Retirement Website Story: https://www.regionalretirement.org/our-story.html
Helpful Links from RegionalRetirement.org: https://www.regionalretirement.org/helpful-links.html
Season 3 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC, and sponsored by Southern Adventist University.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas.
How should we respond when church leaders are caught in scandal? This is a topic that come us in church family conversations. Unfortunately, the church is not immune to crisis.
Join Ryan and his guests as they share their perspectives on this topic.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Beth Grissom is the Women's Ministry and Prayer Ministry director for the Carolina Conference. Beth is married to Chris, the love of her life, and they have three children and just became grandparents to a beautiful baby boy.
Joe Pieretti grew up in Puerto Rico, and was exposed to various denominations of Christianity in addition to local witchcraft or Santeria. After pursuing a career in music, Joe became a Seventh-day Adventist in 2013. While he still has a passion for music he is now a pastor of the Carolina Conference serving in the Raleigh area with his wife and daughter.
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Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for sponsoring this show.
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2. Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff.
"Social Justice" is a hot topic currently. Many in the church feel conflicted over different social justice issues. So how should a Christian interact with something that is controversial? Listen to Ryan and his guests as they dive into this topic and share their own perspectives.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Pastor Luke Steen is a pastor serving in Marietta GA. He is passionate about sharing the grace of Jesus to anyone and everyone. Pastor Luke did not grow up a Christian but came to Christ after having been cut from an Ice Hockey team at the age of 18. He began studying the Bible for himself and through personal study found his greatest friend in Jesus and the truth of the Adventist message. He felt the call to pursue ministry at his baptism in August of 2013 so he attended Southern Adventist University graduating with his degree in Theology. Pastor Luke is married to his beautiful wife Carissa. They currently have no kids, but have a dog named Esua.
Jonathan Rodney is a 25-year-old Chicagoland native who loves to travel, learn foreign languages, do anything music-related, surf, and learn more about God and His plans for him.
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Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for allowing us to record on their campus.
06/07/19 • 23 min
Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff.
Addiction is a touchy subject for most people. Often times we like to think that we are not addicted to anything. However, most of us do have additive tendencies. Addictions can come in many different forms and not just the specific ones that come to mind when you hear the word. Join Ryan and his guests as they dive in to this subject and become venerable with each other and you.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Chris Sauve is the associate pastor at the Chattanooga First SDA Church. He was born in Fletcher, NC to Jerry and Retha Sauve. He is married to a beautiful woman named Rebecca, and they have a nice little family (a dog and a cat). He is a recent graduate of the religion program from Southern Adventist University. From a young age, he felt the call of the Lord to work in Adventist churches. He hopes, through ministry and the power of Christ, to see revival among those in his local community, and those to whom he can reach.
Isabela (Isa) Tavares is a Communications Studies major at Southern Adventist University. She grew up in Brazil and can confirm that soccer there actually is a big deal. She loves singing, taking pictures, petting dogs, and a bunch of other things that she’s still trying to fit all into one career.
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Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for allowing us to record on their campus.
06/19/20 • 38 min
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
"What is my purpose?" This question runs through every young adult's mind. For some, they have known their whole life and for others as they are heading off to college, they are still asking that question. In this episode, Ryan and his guests explore this question but not just from a sitting back and waiting to find it but actually pursuing it.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Jon Daniel is currently a graduate student at Southern Adventist University, pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health and counseling. Previously he spent 6 years doing youth ministry. Jon and his wife, Kim, live in Ooltewah TN and enjoy hiking trails, exploring coffee shops and other stereotypical millennial activities.
Kevin Christenson is originally from Kettering, Ohio, where Kevin attended Spring Valley Academy and graduated Southern Adventist University with Bachelor’s degrees in International Business. During his time at SAU, he created the comedy sketch show Studio 4109: LIVE and starred as “Ashpenaz” in the 2014 Oshkosh Camporee: Daniel (and its documentary film) After interning for several years with Kettering Health Network in marketing and communications, he went into the booming Atlanta film industry. Kevin worked on major film and TV sets alongside A-list actors, musicians, directors, and producers; learning the industry’s best practices to help the church produce better storytelling. After having conversations about faith on set, he realized both worlds had a lot to gain from each other. www.thescratchnews.com
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05/24/19 • 22 min
Season 2 was shot and recorded at the Collegedale Church, in Collegedale, TN, on the campus of Southern Adventist University.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students and university staff.
The assurance of salvation...a lot of people struggle with this topic. How can you be sure? Join Ryan, Jessica and Harold as they discuss their own perspectives on how they know they are saved and how you can be assured of your own salvation.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Jessica Williams is an Admissions Counselor at Southern Adventist University. For 13 years she taught Bible at Loma Linda Academy, and was heavily involved in the planning of SECC’s Junior-Senior Bible Conferences and One Life Retreats. During her time at LLA, she was also a pilot teacher and contributor to the NAD Encounter High School Bible Curriculum. Jessica earned a B.A. in Theology and Religious Education from Southern Adventist University in 2005 and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from La Sierra University in 2018. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, snowskiing, spending time with family and friends, being active in the great outdoors, and curling up with a good book on a rainy day.
Harold Carvajal is a sophomore at Southern Adventist University. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey, but has lived in Cocoa, Florida since he was 6 years old. He is currently majoring in Finance, with the goal of working for SpaceX after he graduates. He is 18 years old, and will be turning 19 in May. Harold enjoys the outdoors greatly, so anything that deals with nature usually captures his interest. Since he has lived near the water for most of his life, many of his hobbies and interests deal with water and aquatic life. He loves to go swimming, fishing, and boating whenever he can while in Florida. However, while he is here in Tennessee, he does a lot of photography and hiking around the campus during his spare time. He also does a lot of longboarding whenever he gets a chance to. He enjoys going on road trips and exploring different places. He also loves learning about new cultures and new languages. Currently, he only knows Spanish and English, but has a goal of studying Italian over the summer.
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Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for allowing us to record on their campus.
04/17/20 • 39 min
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
When all is said and done, and we leave the bubble of Adventism after school, how do we live our faith in the real world? This is a concept and questions that all new graduates face every year. Join Ryan and his guests as they navigate the narratives of their own stories and perspectives on how they have experienced living their faith in the real world.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Jon Daniel is currently a graduate student at Southern Adventist University, pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health and counseling. Previously he spent 6 years doing youth ministry. Jon and his wife, Kim, live in Ooltewah TN and enjoy hiking trails, exploring coffee shops and other stereotypical millennial activities.
Kevin Christenson is originally from Kettering, Ohio, where Kevin attended Spring Valley Academy and graduated Southern Adventist University with Bachelor’s degrees in International Business. During his time at SAU, he created the comedy sketch show Studio 4109: LIVE and starred as “Ashpenaz” in the 2014 Oshkosh Camporee: Daniel (and its documentary film) After interning for several years with Kettering Health Network in marketing and communications, he went into the booming Atlanta film industry. Kevin worked on major film and TV sets alongside A-list actors, musicians, directors, and producers; learning the industry’s best practices to help the church produce better storytelling. After having conversations about faith on set, he realized both worlds had a lot to gain from each other. www.thescratchnews.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does ECHO have?
ECHO currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does ECHO cover?
The podcast is about Show, Christianity, Society & Culture, Ryan, Young, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Johnson, Talk, Conference and Project.
What is the most popular episode on ECHO?
The episode title 'Finding Your People — Special Guests: Jon Daniel and Ethan Wu' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on ECHO?
The average episode length on ECHO is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of ECHO released?
Episodes of ECHO are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of ECHO?
The first episode of ECHO was released on Sep 26, 2018.
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