How much should I let my faith inform my politics?

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How much should I let my faith inform my politics?

Episode 18, Season 2

Ryan Becker

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.

Politics is definitely a hot button topic. But one thing that a lot of Christians have themselves having a hard time navigating is knowing how their faith should interact with their political persuasion. In this episode, we are not bashing political parties or candidates. Please join us as Ryan and his guests share their view points on navigating this minefield.

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.

When is "I don't know" an okay position to have?

Ryan Becker

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. Often times, we as Christians feel like we have to "know" everything. But there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the Christian walk where we have to just live by faith and trust. Join Ryan and his guests as they dive into this final question in the Season 2 finale. Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests: Richie Halversen, is a pastor, evangelist, and church planter. His passion for Jesus and people is palpable. After years of battling drug addiction, and running away from God’s calling on his life, he experienced a powerful conversion. After years of recovery, and helping others who were struggling with addiction as he had, Richie accepted God’s calling into pastoral ministry. He serves as senior pastor of the Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist church in Cleveland TN. His partner in ministry is his wife Brittney who he has been married to for over 21 years. They have four children: Kaleb, Hayley, Tristen, and Taylor. Derek Schroer is currently a Freshman at Southern Adventist University studying Business. He grew up in Kansas City, but currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina. He enjoys playing golf and guitar, making videos, and traveling with his friends. http://www.isryanbeckerright.com Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for allowing us to record on their campus.

How do we respond to "selective" miracles?

Ryan Becker

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. Does it ever feel like other people have miracles happen in there lives but when you pray for a miracle it doesn't happen? You are not alone, there are many people who feel this way. Join Ryan and his guests as they explore this topic. 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. http://www.isryanbeckerright.com Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for allowing us to record on their campus.

How should Christians interact with Social Justice?

Ryan Becker

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. http://www.isryanbeckerright.com Special Thanks to Southern Adventist University for allowing us to record on their campus.