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| Tradition or Reformation? | 338 | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:41:00 | |
Reformation Day Special: Colleen and Nikki discuss the Protestant Reformation, church tradition, and the reason return to the Bible truth. True reformation must start and remain grounded on biblical inerrancy. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Obey the President | Romans 13:1–4 | 337 | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:41:15 | |
The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 13:1–4. Do you believe that you must be in subjection to your governmental authorities, even if you don't like them or agree with their policies and agendas? Did you know that our leaders are given authority from God? Must a Christian obey every mandate? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| All Israel Will Be Saved | Romans 11:25–29 | 328 | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:42:49 | |
The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Romans 11:25–29. Did you know that all Israel will be saved? Does that mean unbelievers? Who makes up the "all"? The Bible even states that all the Gentiles that will be saved, will "come in" before this amazing fulfillment of prophecy takes place. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Will You Get the Mark of the Beast? | Rev. 13:9–18 | 238 | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:51:54 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the second half of Revelation 13 where the mark of the beast is introduced. Are Sabbath "keepers" more vulnerable to receiving the mark? Is it who we worship instead of when we worship?. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Whole World Worships The Beast | Rev. 13:1–8 | 237 | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:45:32 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through chapter 13 where a beast rises from the sea with a bunch of heads and horns. A dragon gives the beast his power and authority and both the dragon and beast are worshiped by the whole world. The beast is even permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Thanksgiving Special and Your Responses | 236 | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:31:05 | |
Colleen and Nikki share reviews and emails and talk about Thanksgiving this year. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Satan Kicked Out of Heaven | Rev. 12:6–17 | 235 | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:44:49 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the second half of Revelation 12 where the dragon is cast down to the earth and he goes after the Jews and then when God protects them, he rages after the Christians. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Satan Wants to Devour the Baby | Rev. 12:1–5 | 234 | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:48:01 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen are back in Revelation. They discuss the woman that is about to give birth to a son but the red dragon waits for the birth so that he can devour the baby. Learn who the woman is and the name of the baby she births. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Jesus Minds the Gap While Reading the Scriptures—Part 3 | 233 | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:45:06 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki go back to Daniel chapter 9 to review the prophecy of the 70 sevens and how Jesus supports the "gap theory" by reading only part of a prophecy from the scroll of Isaiah. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Beasts, Horns, and the End Times in Daniel—Part 2 | 232 | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:39:36 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki go back to Daniel chapter 7 to review the beasts and horns that Daniel saw and how Daniel helps us understand the prophecies in Revelation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| To Understand Revelation We Go Back to Daniel—Part 1 | 231 | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:27:02 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki go back to Daniel chapter 2 to review the giant idol that informs and brings clarity to the next section of Revelation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Do We Hate the Ten Commandments? Your Questions Answered | 230 | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:27:25 | |
Colleen and Nikki answer questions and comments that have been emailed or posted on the FormerAdventist YouTube channel. One comment asked, "Why do you hate the Ten Commandments?" Get the answers here! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| We React to Adventism's "Trip to Heaven" Video | 229 | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:37:50 | |
Colleen and Nikki share their reactions and thoughts as they watch an Adventist animation depicting an imaginary trip to heaven which Adventism's prophet said was through an opening in the Orion nebula. The video concludes by showing Adventism's view of the second coming of Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Israel Will Be Grafted In | Romans 11:19–24 | 327 | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:32:05 | |
The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Romans 11:19–24. Did you know that the Bible specifically states that believing Israel will be grafted back into the root from which they were broken off because of unbelief, so Gentiles should not be haughty. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Seventh Trumpet Heralds the Kingdom | Rev. 11:15–19 | 228 | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:54:08 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the sounding of The Seventh Trumpet and the judgment of the dead and the rewarding of the saved. The temple in heaven is opened and the ark of the covenant is in the midst of flashes of lightning, thunder, an earthquake, and a severe hailstorm. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Two Guys That Torment the World | Rev. 11:1–14 | 227 | 19 Sep 2023 | 01:01:41 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the two Witnesses that prophecy for three and a half years in the city of Jerusalem. They are given power to stop the rain and also kill their enemies with fire that pours from their mouths. Could they be Moses and Elijah reappearing on earth? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Third and Fourth Temples are Coming! | 226 | 12 Sep 2023 | 01:05:47 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss why the temple in Revelation should be understood to be literal based on a survey of Old Testament Bible prophecy. A third—and fourth temple is coming! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| John's Little Scroll is the Great Disappointment? | Rev. 10:1–11 | 225 | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:55:49 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the little scroll of Revelation chapter 10. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has taught from their beginning that the little scroll that John was told to eat represented them. When John ate the scroll it was sweet in his mouth, but bitter in his stomach—which was a prophetic representation of the "Great Disappointment" that occurred on October 22, 1844, when advent believers expected Jesus to return. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Could the Locusts From the Pit Be Helicopters? | Rev. 9:1–21 | 224 | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:57:44 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments including the plagues of demonic locusts, which some Adventists believe are helicopters. Also, the plague of deadly horses which come out of the abyss kills one-third of the people on the earth, but the remaining population does not repent and worship God. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Wrath: From the Lamb or Satan? | Rev. 8:1–13 | 223 | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:51:48 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the opening of the seventh seal, and the first four trumpets are sounded and the judgments of God are poured out on the earth. Also discussed is a portion of a sermon by Randy Roberts at Adventism's Loma Linda University Church where he states that wrath originates from Satan—not from the Lamb. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Identity of the 144,000 Revealed | Rev. 7:1–17 | 222 | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:57:29 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the identity of the 144,000 of Revelation. Adventism incorrectly identifies themselves as this group, but the Bible clearly states their identity. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Is the Church a Better Israel? | 221 | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:58:00 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the topic of "replacement theology"—the idea that the church replaced Israel when they rejected Jesus. The church then is said to become the recipient of all the promises to Israel that haven't yet been fulfilled. This podcast reveals that the covenant keeping God keeps His promises! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Judgments Begin—Is the Church Hiding or in Heaven? | Rev. 6:1–17 | 220 | 01 Aug 2023 | 01:04:23 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss chapter 6 of the book of Revelation where the judgments on the earth begin as the seals are opened by the Worthy Lamb. Is the Church hiding or in heaven? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Worship the Lamb Who Provided Clean Blood | Rev. 5:1–14 | 219 | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:54:07 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss chapter 5 of the book of Revelation where the only worthy one to open a mysterious scroll is a little lamb that had been slaughtered but is alive again. A majestic worship scene follows as the little lamb comes forward to break the seven seals of the scroll. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Questions on Adventist Life with Guest Richard Tinker | 326 | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:34:50 | |
Questions and Answers—Part 3: Nikki and Colleen invite show producer Richard Tinker to join them in answering random questions concerning advice for Christians concerning Adventism. This is part three of a three-part series discussing Adventist lifestyle, doctrine, and advice for those who have left Adventism. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| How They Worship in Heaven | Rev. 4:1–11 | 218 | 18 Jul 2023 | 01:00:08 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss chapter 4 of the book of Revelation where a majestic worship scene in heaven is revealed—not much like the light and smoke shows in modern church services. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Rapture Revealed | 217 | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:39:21 | |
Colleen and Nikki talk through the Rapture and how Biblically based denominations don't fully agree on the timing. How do Colleen and Nikki believe, and how is their belief founded on Scripture? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Adventism's Time of Trouble Dismissed | 216 | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:54:37 | |
Nikki and Colleen talk through the biblical teaching of the Day of the Lord and the fact that Adventism's "time of trouble" which includes "Sunday keepers" going after "Sabbath keepers" isn't taught in the Bible. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Are We Right About the Millennium? | 215 | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:59:05 | |
Colleen and Nikki talk through the three dominant ways that Christians teach the millennium, and how Adventism takes from all three. Find out which millennial view this podcast teaches. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Left Adventism? How to Find a Church | 214 | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:30:45 | |
Nikki and Colleen discuss what they learned from the letters to the churches in Revelation that are helpful in finding a biblical church after leaving Adventism. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Aunt Sevvy Admits the Truth of Adventism's Authority | 213 | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:43:22 | |
Colleen and Nikki take a break from Revelation and respond to Adventist Today's Aunt Sevvy, a satirical column that appears in the magazine. By looking behind the satire, the truth of the three-tiered authority within Adventism is made clear, showing that Adventism is very much like Catholicism. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| This Church is Dead | Rev. 3:14–22 | 212 | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:50:34 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the seventh letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Laodicea. This church is dead with Jesus outside, knocking at the door. This is the church with which Adventism identifies. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Church Persecuted by the Synagogue | Rev. 3:7–13 | 211 | 30 May 2023 | 00:43:32 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the sixth letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Philadelphia. This faithful church faced persecution but stood their ground in biblical truth. They are promised to be kept from the hour of testing that is coming on the whole world.(Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Church with Dirty Clothes | Rev. 3:1–6 | 210 | 23 May 2023 | 00:49:58 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the fifth letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Sardis. Jesus calls for this church to wake up! Sardis has many who have dirty clothing on and they need the white clothing of Jesus' righteousness. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Church with a False Prophet | Rev. 2:18–29 | 209 | 16 May 2023 | 00:43:25 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the fourth letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Thyatira. This church received a strong warning concerning the sin of allowing a woman prophet called Jezebel to remain in the church. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Discussing Adventist Doctrine with Guest Richard Tinker | 325 | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:45:33 | |
Questions and Answers—Part 2: Colleen and Nikki invite show producer Richard Tinker to join them in answering random questions about Adventist doctrine. This is part two of a three-part series discussing Adventist lifestyle, doctrine, and advice for those who have left Adventism. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Church With a "Health Message" | Rev. 2:12–17 | 208 | 09 May 2023 | 00:49:14 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the third letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Pergamum. This church received a strong warning concerning their compromise with pagan practices including their diet. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Keeping the Commandments Doesn't Make You a Jew | Rev. 2:8–11 | 207 | 02 May 2023 | 00:45:37 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the second letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Smyrna. This church had no condemnation from Jesus and was persecuted by commandment keepers—the Synagogue of Satan. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Church That Left Its First Love | Rev. 2:1–7 | 206 | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:46:31 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the first letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Ephesus. This church does not tolerate wicked people but Jesus has something against them—they have left their first love and for that, they must repent. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Sunday is the Lord's Day | Rev. 1:9–20 | 205 | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:59:44 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen finish their walk through the first chapter of Revelation. Find out which day is the Lord's Day, and discover the Voice who walks among the golden lamp stands and holds the keys of death and Hades. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Who is the Son of Man? | Rev. 1:4–8 | 204 | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:57:02 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki continue their walk through the first chapter of Revelation. This passage addresses the completed atonement and Jesus' identity as almighty God. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Blessed If You Listen | Rev. 1:1–3 | 203 | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:33:23 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen walk through the first three verses of Revelation where they were promised a blessing by reading and you will be blessed by hearing—don't miss your blessing. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| How We Interpret Revelation | 202 | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:53:41 | |
The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki introduce their new series on the book of Revelation. In this episode they review the four ways theologians interpret the book and reveal the way they think is the most consistent with the rest of Scripture. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Denial of Afterlife and Hell | 201 | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:54:26 | |
The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss how Adventism's The Clear Word, distorts the biblical teachings of death, the afterlife and hell—the eternal punishment of those who don't believe and put their trust in the Lord Jesus. The Clear Word is a Bible paraphrase published and promoted by the Adventist organization. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Distortion of Sabbath and Food Laws | 200 | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:56:04 | |
The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss how Adventism's The Clear Word, distorts the biblical teachings of the old covenant Sabbath and dietary laws, making them part of new covenant mandates. The Clear Word is a Bible paraphrase published and promoted by the Adventist organization. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| The Trinity and Jesus' Atonement Maligned | 199 | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:56:17 | |
The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss how Adventism's The Clear Word, contains text to support the Adventist doctrines concerning a non-trinitarian God and an atonement that wasn't finished at the cross. The Clear Word is a Bible paraphrase published and promoted by the Adventist organization. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Advice About Adventism with Guest Richard Tinker | 324 | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:39:46 | |
Questions and Answers—Part 1: Colleen and Nikki invite show producer Richard Tinker to join them in answering random questions about living life as Adventists. This is part one of a three-part series discussing Adventist lifestyle, doctrine, and advice for those who have left Adventism. Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Do Adventists Have Their Own Bible? | 198 | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:52:21 | |
The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki introduce The Clear Word, a publication of the Seventh-day Adventist organization that mimics the Holy Bible but includes teachings of the Adventist prophet Ellen G. White cleverly woven into the text. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| Relationships at Former Adventist Conference 2023 | 197 | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:05:03 | |
Nikki and Colleen talk about the topic of relationships. They also take questions from the live audience. This episode was recorded on the second day of the Former Adventist Conference held in Loma Linda, California, February 17–19, 2023. Video version is on YouTube at FormerAdventist in the 2023 conference playlist. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||
| See You in Loma Linda! | 196 | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:22:05 | |
Nikki and Colleen talk about the Former Adventist Conference, February 17–19, 2023, in Loma Linda. There's still time to register and get on the plane, train, or bus and be here! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ | |||