Episode 43 | The Morning Star

The Southern States of the United States of America were a relatively unentered field when the Morningstar boat set sail from Michigan down south. A boat that acted as a school house, meeting room, library amongst other things was a genius idea and gave great impetus to the gospel work.

Episode 44 | Madison College & ASI 

Madison College would for many years be a flagship self supporting institution within the SDA Church and would inspire many other schools and ministries. Later on a network of self supporting ministries would form that today is known as ASI - Adventist Laymens Services and Industries, that would prove a huge blessing to the work of God around the world.

Episode 45 | Anna Knight: Pioneer Missionary

Anna Knight was a pioneer in every sense of the word. From the remarkable story of her conversion and acceptance of the Sabbath to her education and missionary service in India to her pioneering work in education, particularly amongst the African American community. She was a trail blazer who impacted not just her generation but also those who would come after her.

Episode 46 | Adventists, Abolition & Oakwood

Early Seventh-day Adventists were staunchly opposed to slavery and advocated for its abolition. Ellen White also made statements that some of the laws of the land at the time should be violated if need be. This radical edge meant the church was pushing back some boundaries and also led to several schools opening up in the south, the foremost one being Oakwood Industrial School - today named Oakwood University

Episode 47 | The 1902 Battle Creek Fire

In 1902 a fire would strike the Review and Herald in Battle Creek that was unquenchable, destroying the printing press. The cause of this fire is linked with Dr. Kellogg and his apostasy. The Kellogg crisis would test the church in its early years and provided a real challenge to the leadership at the time. Unfortunately Kellogg would go his own way and his Sanitarium, once so prosperous would eventually fade in significance.

Episode 48 | Loma Linda University

Loma Linda University and Hospital is a flagship institution within the Adventist Church that has made a real impact in the field of health care, both in the US and further afield. The beginnings of this school are quite remarkable and date back to 1905 and represented great foresight by our early pioneers. Over the years many missionaries have gone out from this school around the world taking the message of Jesus with them.