Cults, Neo-Prosperity Gospel and the Church

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  • Опубликовано: 12 мар 2024
  • The church in America has mastered the art of gathering people, but discipleship is often lacking. Dr. Eric Mason joins the Perrys for a conversation on cults and other cultural ideologies.
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Комментарии • 2,2 тыс.

  • @powerofthelamb
    @powerofthelamb 3 месяца назад +738

    I am an SDA pastor and former Hip Hop artist from the group Boogiemonters, signed with EMI Records. I left the group in 1996 after being introduced to the Adventist Church. I went from a skeptic of all religions to becoming an SDA. I've been SDA now for 28 years. Much research went into my decision to leave behind an $800k music contract to follow Jesus. The doctrines we hold as a church can be demonstrated from the Bible alone. We are not isolationists. We believe there will be people saved from every denomination. We believe there will be many people saved who never kept the sabbath and many people lost who strictly kept the sabbath. We are not a cult. Promise. Our church was built on the backs of Protestant Reformers.

    • @BeyondCoachingLLC
      @BeyondCoachingLLC 3 месяца назад +74

      Thanks for sharing your story and truth. We need more people like you to share and clarify what others perceive without doing thorough research. What a wonderful testimony from how far God has carried you through your life journey? Keep believing. Keep speaking your truth. And Keep sharing your faith walk.

    • @Curly.Leigh23
      @Curly.Leigh23 3 месяца назад +80

      💯 it would be great if they did an episode with you and sis Myers!

    • @domoellis
      @domoellis 3 месяца назад +19

      Thank you so much for clarifying

    • @lisabeyond8166
      @lisabeyond8166 3 месяца назад +10

      Amen

    • @_weiiah2019
      @_weiiah2019 3 месяца назад

      Agreed. ​@@Curly.Leigh23

  • @rachelcole4687
    @rachelcole4687 4 месяца назад +592

    I was raised SDA. We kept the sabbath day holy. It started Friday night sundown to Saturday night sundown. On the sabbath we didn't spend money, no TV. We went to church, ate good food at home and spent time together as a family. There is an emphasis on eating healthy and lots of SDA are vegetarian and do not drink alcohol or smoke. We believe based on scripture that the dead stay dead until Jesus comes amd then the dead are raised and those saved go to heaven. I went to an SDA school. Elementary through high school. I never once saw a fight at school. There was no teen pregnancies, no gangs. Majority of my graduating class went into the medical field. SDA do a lot of medical missionary work. Loma linda University hospital is known worldwide; it was originally owned and ran by SDAs. Not sure about now. We were taught about Ellen G white in school but she wasnt the primary focus. In church the focus was always the Bible. I don't think SDAs were fairly described in this podcast. But each person has their own perspective. And it's interesting to hear other people's take. It sharpens us to have discussions and see others perspectives. But we always have to remember to do our own research, read the Bible for ourself and ask God for guidance. So we can listen to preachers and other speakers, our parents....but we must always check it for ourselves and see if it aligns with the Bible.

    • @24pixiegirl
      @24pixiegirl 4 месяца назад +32

      Y’all problem is Ellen G white just like this man said. I went to an Sda school.

    • @beejones0509
      @beejones0509 4 месяца назад +84

      @@24pixiegirl She never called herself a prophet. There are some misrepresentations where there are ppl who do exalt her writings over the bible, but that’s not her message. She said to teach from the bible. If you can’t prove it, don’t repeat it.

    • @timbawangu3038
      @timbawangu3038 4 месяца назад +13

      Rachel Ole, well said.

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад +98

      @@24pixiegirl well you didn't learn enough at that school bc I've been sda all my life and it's stressed that EGW is not equivalent to GOD.

    • @Nou75
      @Nou75 4 месяца назад +5

      Well said!!!

  • @bbailey0625
    @bbailey0625 4 месяца назад +605

    What a time to be a Christian where we can listen to an hour of sound instruction, rebuke, warning…there will be no excuses to not grow in the faith. I’m encouraged to take my faith more serious

  • @taylore22
    @taylore22 4 месяца назад +301

    “Christian’s are embarrassed of being Christian’s” that hit deep conviction 🥴

    • @carvellboyce6434
      @carvellboyce6434 2 месяца назад

      BUT THEY NOT EMBARRASSED TO CELEBRATE UNBIBLICAL PAGAN RITUALS INDOCTRINATING KIDS WITH LIES DECEPTIONS FABLES MYTHICAL BEINGS ON A SO CALLED HOLY DAY

  • @ms.p6594
    @ms.p6594 4 месяца назад +646

    This is a real conversation that may need more than one segment to unpack it all. I’m here for it.

  • @denetragary2499
    @denetragary2499 3 месяца назад +179

    Hello! I don’t usually respond in chats but after prayer and much contemplation I felt impressed to share my story. I was raised Baptist and eventually became a non-denominational Christian up to the age of 31. I also firmly believed that SDA’s were a cult based on what I heard and just stayed away from them. Well, through a series of events I ended up moving to Takoma Park, MD and little did I know that this was a town laden with SDA’s. There was an SDA hospital, two churches and an academy within a 5 mile circumference of where I lived. For that reason, I ended up meeting and eventually befriending an SDA in the park. Shortly after we met I knew she was a sincere Christian and I started asking her questions about the Bible. One day in particular I was talking to her about the secret rapture. She insisted that the rapture wasn’t a secret. I was curious about her belief and wanted to study the Bible with her to understand and examine her conclusions. That conversation led to a series of Bible studies. I met with her for 2-3 days a week, sometimes several hours a week. I had to challenge and examine everything I thought I knew as a Christian (i.e. the state of the dead, an eternal hell, diet, clean and unclean meat, jewelry, dress, the Sabbath, etc.). I had never heard or even understood some of the things we studied that I thought I knew, and I never truly understood how to study the Bible until I sat down with her and fully examined my belief system. She and I studied for six months. She never mentioned Ellen G. White. Everything we studied was directly from the Bible. It wasn’t until I decided to become SDA that she gave me the Conflict of the Ages series written by EG. White. This only amplified the Bible and further solidified everything she and I studied in the Bible. In addition, I was able to learn how to live a biblical life as a Christian through EG Whites writings. They are beautiful and harmonious with scripture.
    This woman truly discipled and spent time with me. She became my close friend and helped me transition to being a Sabbath keeper. I am the only SDA in my family. I left all my friends and walked away from everyone and everything I thought I knew to become SDA. It wasn’t until I made this decision that I truly started to heal from a life of trauma. My life changed emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically. Though I had accepted Jesus and was living up to all the light I knew, I still struggled, especially emotionally and physically with anxious attachment disorder.
    I share all this because I would encourage you to sit down and study the Bible with an astute, seasoned, biblically sound Adventist. All of what we believe is backed up by scripture and the majority of what this man is saying can be debunked and is false. Please take the time to study and show yourself approved, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the truth of God, versus sitting with someone who is making false allegations with no facts. Please take the time to understand from someone who is in the faith and make an educated decision for yourself. The truth will make you free. Amen!

    • @Wavesdontdie
      @Wavesdontdie 2 месяца назад +6

      Amen for your testimony sister.

    • @denetragary2499
      @denetragary2499 2 месяца назад +4

      @@Wavesdontdie Thank you brother!

    • @serenehanson-bartholomew1081
      @serenehanson-bartholomew1081 2 месяца назад +8

      AMEN. This is such a beautiful testimony. Yes we need to study ourselves, individually, salvation is individual not spoon fed.
      God will ask us what we know! And if you just research the origins of the Sunday you will soon see the truth. Seventh day Adventist never come for other denominations or shove Saturday down anyone’s throats. I have many friends who go to church on Sunday and know I go church on Saturday ( Sabbath) and they don’t feel judged by me. For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest, neither any thing hid that shall not be known and come abroad Luke 8:17. Ellen G white never comes before and should never come before the Bible. We do not read her books blindly. And tbh not all in the church even read her writings. She didn’t even refer to herself as a prophet. But she defo spoke more for our time then her own. Anyway, had to come and say something because I love the Perry’s just this one did not sit right with me at alll at all 😅. And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free John 8:32. God bless.

    • @serenehanson-bartholomew1081
      @serenehanson-bartholomew1081 2 месяца назад +5

      Also, when there is a ONE world order and certain day(s) are forced to be the only day everyone worships on then there will be concern about the mark of the beast, we don’t believe that anyone has the mark of the beast right now. 🙏🏾

    • @denetragary2499
      @denetragary2499 2 месяца назад +3

      Amen sis!

  • @missjamerica6461
    @missjamerica6461 3 месяца назад +175

    Jackie and Preston,
    I’m an SDA Christian and I want you to know that this community rolls deep in support of you both. For several months I’ve included Upon Waking in my morning devotional experience as well as promoted books such as Holier Than Thou. We attend your events, read your books and watch your videos.
    With that said…you have a guest that misrepresented us and I’m saddened, especially since there is so much love for you both.
    I’d like for an SDA guest to be afforded the opportunity to defend the denomination that was mischaracterized on your platform.
    Ivor Myers is a great option, Ty Gibson has posted a lot of great content already, Myron Edmon is a good option, C Wesley Knight and even Claudia Allen.
    I’d like for us to get an opportunity to clarify the remarks made.

    • @TheJadaErnest
      @TheJadaErnest 3 месяца назад +29

      As a fellow SDA Christian, I share the same sentiments. I can only pray that what the devil meant to use to cause discord amongst a community of Christians vs another will be turned around for God’s glory. I also hope people do their thorough research about our beliefs before trying to force what they think we believe down our throats. For example I’ve seen several Adventist’s in the comments saying that we do not esteem E.G white’s writings above the Bible yet still some persons cannot accept this truth because it goes against the narrative that they’ve created in their minds. May the Holy Spirit take control of the situation and may our fellow brothers and sisters be led into all Truth ❤

    • @phyliciawillis4158
      @phyliciawillis4158 3 месяца назад +37

      I'm not a SDA but a believer in Jesus Christ. Grew up Baptist and "non-denominational" now. I appreciate the way you worded your comment. I'm not looking to follow another group but I would love to see you all have an opportunity to share and explain your doctrine with them and have open and honest dialogue

    • @ReboneMora
      @ReboneMora 2 месяца назад +19

      I wholly agree with this comment, as a platform respected by multiple christians, the name dropping feels like it should also come with accountability, said denominations like SDA, to which I belong, having been called out, i think its only fair they be given the same platform upon which they have been torn down to defend themself.

    • @acolley96
      @acolley96 2 месяца назад +14

      I agree....SDA here and have learned so much from the Perry's. Very disappointed.

    • @KristieBach
      @KristieBach 2 месяца назад +12

      Shame on them for having that man on their platform. For someone who holds a Doctorate degree he should’ve did his research before speaking on something he doesn’t know about.

  • @ericmudoni8009
    @ericmudoni8009 3 месяца назад +129

    From Anglican to Adventist here. Please invite Pastor Ivor Myers... You will not regret it! God bless..

  • @Sophiesugar1990
    @Sophiesugar1990 4 месяца назад +208

    Great Podcast! I’m a seventh day Adventist. I wouldn’t describe my religion as a cult. Preston I think you should have a conversation with an SDA as you did with the Mormons.

    • @PURESSTV
      @PURESSTV 4 месяца назад +35

      I pray the Lord lead them to someone who is Christ centered or else it will be a wrap. 🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @mbalenhlembali8409
      @mbalenhlembali8409 3 месяца назад +13

      I am here it,for an Adventist who will give a clear description for the faith

    • @gospelcentered101
      @gospelcentered101 3 месяца назад

      All the SDA’s on this feed that are defending it are either casuals or being willfully deceptive about the faith. I’ve commented on here several times and it keeps getting deleted and reported with shows me a lot about SDA’s. They deleted my comments again. We had to take a SDA off of a book project. Idk sda true beliefs. I got sent a ton of sda sources that casual SDA’s don’t know about. I confronted her and she didn’t deny it. Like not believing Jesus is God, the place of ellen g white in sda bible interpretation, investigative judgement, satan being a scapegoat and co-sin bearer with Jesus, and Sunday being the mark of the beast. Don’t report this comment respond to it honestly

    • @TheKawiiPotatoe
      @TheKawiiPotatoe 3 месяца назад +18

      Same, I was and still am very confused about what they're referring to. I've grown up in the SDA church, gone to a SDA school, and Ellen G White was rarely mentioned. To call it a cult without providing any reasoning is odd to me. The guest kept mentioning "cultish tendencies" but tip toed around the topic without ever explaining what those tendencies were...

    • @Holyspirit688
      @Holyspirit688 3 месяца назад +11

      @@TheKawiiPotatoehe also contradicted himself when he said they were cultish, had cultish tendencies but we’re not a cult. In the next breath he said I think they’re a cult though. Confusion, so much inaccurate statements and no proof of his accusations.

  • @Adesewa392
    @Adesewa392 3 месяца назад +37

    As an SDA, I realize people never ask us what we believe but make assumptions while calling us cults. I grew up as a Baptist and elder’s daughter, very active in church but had no sound knowledge. I became an SDA 10 years ago, I didn't accept the Sabbath at first but seek for a deeper walk with God, and I prayed to God to show and direct me to His truth. At the time I didn’t know about EGW writings. God directed me using His Word (The Bible) only and even though a few years later i left the church because I wanted to ‘live my best life’ I always had in the back of my mind the Sabbath and the teachings and held it as the truth. I have returned to the faith a few years now and it’s the best decision I have made. EGW writings are not held above or on the same level as the Bible, in her writings itself she urges individuals to study the Bible. If you have never read any of her books I recommend ‘Steps to Christ’ and ‘The Great Controversy’. Never assume without doing your own research.
    2 Timothy 2:15 KJV
    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • @Candie4JC
    @Candie4JC 4 месяца назад +115

    I think the Perrys would be surprised how many SDAs really love their views of theology 😂

    • @PURESSTV
      @PURESSTV 4 месяца назад +10

      For some reason I have a feeling they know hence Jackie's comment🤣

    • @lenesiaboddie2460
      @lenesiaboddie2460 4 месяца назад +8

      I agree with @Candie4JC. In there is a large group of Adventist in my area waiting for the “With The Perrys” tour tickets to drop so we can all go!..lol

    • @gospelcentered101
      @gospelcentered101 3 месяца назад

      All the SDA’s on this feed that are defending it are either casuals or being willfully deceptive about the faith. I’ve commented on here several times and it keeps getting deleted and reported with shows me a lot about SDA’s. They deleted my comments again. We had to take a SDA off of a book project. Idk sda true beliefs. I got sent a ton of sda sources that casual SDA’s don’t know about. I confronted her and she didn’t deny it. Like not believing Jesus is God, the place of ellen g white in sda bible interpretation, investigative judgement, satan being a scapegoat and co-sin bearer with Jesus, and Sunday being the mark of the beast. Don’t report this comment respond to it honestly

    • @ewurabenagyamfi
      @ewurabenagyamfi 3 месяца назад +1

      Very true 😂

    • @makenariungu620
      @makenariungu620 3 месяца назад +4

      @@lenesiaboddie2460 cant agree anymore. Been a huge fan of With the Perry's as an adventist.

  • @LailaRCollins
    @LailaRCollins 3 месяца назад +78

    “I never want to be the Christian that’s not able to fundamentally understand my faith enough to defend it.” This whole conversation basically told me GO READ A BOOK.

    • @peacefulslumber3104
      @peacefulslumber3104 3 месяца назад +3

      Hallelujah. You're a thinker. Never blindly accept what others say. Do as the apostle Paul Says: Test ALL things, hold on to what is good 1Thes. 5:21

    • @danibell2701
      @danibell2701 Месяц назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveY-xtCKKlwqo?si=ckIlUwRD-Qjtc3IZ

  • @genuinefaith4600
    @genuinefaith4600 4 месяца назад +209

    I agree with some of the comments. Jackie and Preston should consider having a sit-down with an SDA member/members😊 Would be lovely to watch.

    • @sensualnina83
      @sensualnina83 4 месяца назад +1

      They have an episode already w this

    • @IndieGoInspire
      @IndieGoInspire 4 месяца назад +4

      Please tag the episode.

    • @genuinefaith4600
      @genuinefaith4600 4 месяца назад +2

      ​@@sensualnina83really? Please let me know what is the title of the video?

    • @Leesmac
      @Leesmac 3 месяца назад

      I would love this!

    • @lisabeyond8166
      @lisabeyond8166 3 месяца назад +1

      Yesss

  • @gracegrant5842
    @gracegrant5842 4 месяца назад +144

    Yes I agree, Jackie and Preston . I am a Seventh Day Adventist, I have been enjoying your teachings and preaching about the Lord. I have never found my church to be a Cult or behaving like one. I can not explain about the love of God in my life. I have bought up my children to be free thinkers. You need a conversation. The gentleman that you spoke to heard about us he does not know us. He must read, he is a reader, let him read.

    • @melissasmith5547
      @melissasmith5547 4 месяца назад +4

      So trueee

    • @tashmua
      @tashmua 4 месяца назад +4

      Amen!!!

    • @mirisparkleslikewhoa
      @mirisparkleslikewhoa 4 месяца назад

      It seems like they are cemented in the notion that SDA is a cult, because there was no indication that there was a desire to gain understanding from one in the church.

    • @AK-pz7om
      @AK-pz7om 4 месяца назад +19

      I’m a former SDA. I’d say the conservative side of the church can lean into cultism, but not the liberal side. He’d have to talk to multiple people within the denom from a wide range of perspectives to truly get a grasp of it. It’s easily misunderstood by mainstream evangelicals because of the lack of exposure

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад +21

      @@AK-pz7om even the conservative side does not claim that EGW is equivalent to Gods word.

  • @pabimbedzi
    @pabimbedzi 4 месяца назад +167

    God is doing a deep clean in the church globally! THIS IS SO SO CRAZY! Just yesterday I was talking about the EXACT same thing with my friend in the car on our way to church only for the bible study to touch on the exact same thing! that God is doing a deep clean globally and many churches all over the world are getting the same message!! And on my break from work the next day (which is right now as I type this) I haven’t watched the Perry’s in a while and then BOOM! The exact same message!!
    JESUS CHRIST IS ALIVE! Repent everyone and go back to your First Love!!! No matter how deep the sin! Go BACK to God! No ways Lord!!! 😭🔥🔥🔥Thank you so so so much!! 🇿🇦

    • @tinicoleofficial
      @tinicoleofficial 4 месяца назад +4

      That’s so true!💯that’s why I wanna make sure I’m living right for Him🙏🏾

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveM8f0Z-jCx4E?si=b1d01cpcQ2hN0n_I

    • @yoursassyrealtor
      @yoursassyrealtor 3 месяца назад +1

      You're absolutely right!! We have strayed so far from God that you see people say some of the craziest things in the pulpit. Where's the reverence for Christ?

    • @kimberlyweldon340
      @kimberlyweldon340 3 месяца назад +2

      Right , no he did not! This man is wrong about the SDA. I am not a member anymore. However, the sabbath keeping and other beliefs align with being an Israelite. And, if your guest keeps Sunday sabbath ! He is acultish ffor the mark. Interesting conversation. But he is wrobg. Just cause you can call out denomic forces doesn't mean your nit down with them. Be blessed.

    • @danibell2701
      @danibell2701 Месяц назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveY-xtCKKlwqo?si=ckIlUwRD-Qjtc3IZ

  • @itsmyronlive
    @itsmyronlive 4 месяца назад +152

    Dr Mason,
    I am a SDA pastor for 25 years. First I want you to know that I have followed and greatly appreciated your ministry over there years, especially your work in our urban centers. Your scholarship and commitment to rightly dividing the word has been refreshing and I can say there are many Black SDA pastors who appreciate your platform and voice and see you as a brother and ally in the body of Christ.
    Having said that with sincerity, I’m legit grieved by your irresponsible misrepresentation of SDA beliefs.
    You are a seasoned pastor and scholar but your explanation in this podcast of our beliefs seems like you didn’t do thorough research.
    Do you have any SDA pastor friends you could have asked? Did you even go to the official website and look up our official statements? Interview a scholar at our seminary’s and universities?
    You clearly didn’t!
    I think you should have an off camera conversation about our beliefs with a group of us before you write any more books or espouse to be an expert on whether we are a cult.
    Very disappointed in you
    But open to a grace filled dialogue
    Respectfully
    MyRon

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад +12

      Thank you Myron. Slander us with truth but the lies made me spit out my water.

    • @user-cy3fg4ij4k
      @user-cy3fg4ij4k 4 месяца назад +8

      I hope they invite you on to correct this slander bc boy I was hot when I heard that nonsense.

    • @michelledaley28
      @michelledaley28 4 месяца назад +4

      You’re a pastor so you should know better. The man did not say anything wrong but you SDA’s don’t seem to know your own beliefs

    • @nikkio-xq5gw
      @nikkio-xq5gw 4 месяца назад

      Interestingly enough the SDA church has an initiative to get a copy of “The Great Controversy” by EGW in every home, heard this in church.
      Why not give out copies of the Bible instead?
      They are even having special copies of “The Great Controversy” made for the solar eclipse.
      Is the Bible not enough on its own?

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад +28

      @@michelledaley28 as an sda we are all telling you we do not believe egw and the Bible are equivalent yet here are you guys telling us we believe something we are all telling you we don't believe

  • @TheCupidsMuse
    @TheCupidsMuse 4 месяца назад +235

    When I “deconstructed” it didn’t really have a name. I wasn’t in church but my hearts desire was to know my creator not just traditions and religion. I legit wanted to know the One who caused me to be and what that meant for me and life. God met me where I was and has been so patient with me and continues to be so. It has helped to not allow God to be diminished in my mind/heart due to the actions/behavior of others as I get to know Him.

    • @blossomingbutterfly8955
      @blossomingbutterfly8955 4 месяца назад

      This right here! ❤

    • @rmanS2C
      @rmanS2C 4 месяца назад +7

      I hear this my sister but I will say that Christian community is needed. God doesn’t want us to have a relationship with him in a vacuum. He wants us to have a relationship with him in communion with our brothers and sisters in Christ who he also created and who we share the blood of his son. This is what I believe Jesus was conveying in the story of the Good Samaritan when someone asked him how to obtain eternal life Luke 10:25-37.
      Even in the Old Testament after the temple was built people could only offer sacrifices at the temple. It wasn’t something you could just do on your own at home.
      I say that to say yes, it’s important to build your own relationship with God. But I believe the best way to do that is through scripture. And if you read scripture and are indeed building a relationship with God you will desire to do the great commission because your love faith and hope will increase and you won’t want anyone to not experience his faithful love and mercy that endures forever.
      The Bible says in the multitude of advisor there is safety and steel sharpens steel. So it’s important for us to find community to hold each other accountable and help each other and pray. Hebrews 10:25 reinforced this.
      God bless you!

    • @semayaali7938
      @semayaali7938 4 месяца назад

      This!

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад

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    • @sw9868
      @sw9868 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@rmanS2C Amen! We were born again into a family - a community of believers. The Church is a body - members of one another.

  • @markrichards555
    @markrichards555 4 месяца назад +144

    Jackie and Preston you should have a conversation with someone who is SDA it would be a good conversation and I love y’all both and think your ministry is great!

    • @ladilikeki1725
      @ladilikeki1725 4 месяца назад +12

      Agree! Wesley Knight out if Atlanta

    • @melissaperez5877
      @melissaperez5877 4 месяца назад +24

      Agreed!! Doug Bachelor would be great for a conversation like this

    • @rotihughes6221
      @rotihughes6221 4 месяца назад

      The SDA are the Christians that protested and didn't step back. They say the Papacy is the beast not all Christians

    • @markrichards555
      @markrichards555 4 месяца назад +8

      @@melissaperez5877 oh indeed !!!!! I love that dude !!!! A great teacher and so down to earth!!!!

    • @BiGGMiCC
      @BiGGMiCC 4 месяца назад +13

      @@markrichards555 Dwayne Lemon, Randy Skeete, Dr. Eric Walsh, Pavel Goia, David Shin, Walter Veith, Sebastien Braxton, and Norman McNulty are all great apologetics that would be great for a conversation!

  • @ucucucc
    @ucucucc 3 месяца назад +44

    The church I attend is not in a building as a church, but
    but in a rented shared room.
    Five or six people gather to pray and praise the Lord.
    The pastor has been praying for 30 years that we need a church, but
    We are thankful because we know that where two or three people gather, Jesus is there.
    In Japan, where I live, the Christian population is estimated to be 1%.
    It is considered unacceptable because Shintoism and Buddhism were originally there. I once had a hard time fitting in with my surroundings because of that. I had a difficult time. Please pray for Japan.

    • @theonlymeaning
      @theonlymeaning 3 месяца назад +7

      I will PRAY FOR JAPAN !

    • @prayerpower1585
      @prayerpower1585 3 месяца назад +3

      Keep praying.

    • @sarawilliams382
      @sarawilliams382 2 месяца назад +1

      Magnify Studios is creating a worship album in Japanese, and I pray that more projects and believers flourish in Japan!

    • @tracyonyenwe6062
      @tracyonyenwe6062 2 месяца назад +3

      You guys are doing beautifully well by not letting the physical appearance of where you gather to worship affect you. I commend my brothers and sisters in harsh environments who don't let it discourage them from loving the Lord ❤ God bless you all and I love you ❤️🤗 I will put Japan in my prayers 🙏🏻

  • @theofficialmvb
    @theofficialmvb 3 месяца назад +38

    Please invite Pastor, Dr. Myron Edmonds on the couch. I'd love to hear the dialogue with him in regards to Adventism and the SDA church. 🙌✊

    • @gospelcentered101
      @gospelcentered101 3 месяца назад

      All the SDA’s on this feed that are defending it are either casuals or being willfully deceptive about the faith. I’ve commented on here several times and it keeps getting deleted and reported with shows me a lot about SDA’s. They deleted my comments again. We had to take a SDA off of a book project. Idk sda true beliefs. I got sent a ton of sda sources that casual SDA’s don’t know about. I confronted her and she didn’t deny it. Like not believing Jesus is God, the place of ellen g white in sda bible interpretation, investigative judgement, satan being a scapegoat and co-sin bearer with Jesus, and Sunday being the mark of the beast. Don’t report this comment respond to it honestly

  • @Mrs.SenekiaCliftonOgbeta
    @Mrs.SenekiaCliftonOgbeta 4 месяца назад +236

    This is so good. This is what I’ve been waiting to hear. I left church because I was unequipped to handle being questioned by a member of the moors. When I went to ask the pastor he laughed at me and dismissed me entirely. I walked away feeling like he didn’t know the answers and I converted to a moor. I was 18 years old. It has taken me almost 20 years of back and forth to get back to Christ. Now I study to answer those questions. I love where Christian leaders and apologetics are now, because I wish I knew of these types of Christians back then it would’ve saved me. But the journey was necessary . This interview is brilliant.

    • @immaloveyouanyway
      @immaloveyouanyway 4 месяца назад +19

      Very similar story for me!! Now we have all the apologetics lol God knew why He let us go through it! Now we can answer the questions other curious minds will have. We can actually CONTEND for our faith!

    • @Mrs.SenekiaCliftonOgbeta
      @Mrs.SenekiaCliftonOgbeta 4 месяца назад +6

      Praise God! We made it in and now we gotta be just as bold for Christ! There is so much work to do.🙏🏾 @immaloveyouanyway

    • @ramonabridgett9058
      @ramonabridgett9058 4 месяца назад +5

      Amen for the journey and leading back to Christ alone. God is Awesome

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveM8f0Z-jCx4E?si=b1d01cpcQ2hN0n_I

    • @latonyadover3588
      @latonyadover3588 4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you. Wow

  • @mackclemons9145
    @mackclemons9145 4 месяца назад +59

    Small thing: I love that Preston is holding on to Jackie's foot. The slight connection here speaks volumes to me. As a man who loves/needs physical touch and understands the comfort and connection therein while having this intimate yet intelligent conversation, speaks to the intimacy here.

    • @leahberry8073
      @leahberry8073 3 месяца назад +2

      I didn't notice this until you pointed it out! But it is good to see a couple express their love and affection to one another in a subtle way

    • @JoJo-yz3po
      @JoJo-yz3po 3 месяца назад +1

      Really, that is what you got out if this🙄

    • @ThisIsJ.Nicole
      @ThisIsJ.Nicole 3 месяца назад +4

      ​@JoJo-yz3po It's an observation. Nothing wrong with that.

    • @cherigipson1278
      @cherigipson1278 3 месяца назад +1

      I noticed that too 🥰

  • @sailonsilvurgurl
    @sailonsilvurgurl 3 месяца назад +24

    I am a 4th generation christian who worships on the biblical 7th day (that was never changed by God to Sunday), and who is looking forward to the 2nd coming of Christ- in essence, a Seventh Day Adventist. I listened as the gentleman discussed what SDA's believe and I honestly had no idea what he was talking about..there was nothing read from our doctrines or references produced to back up what he said SDA's believe. Many if not all of his remarks regarding Ellen G. White are false. Our beliefs do differ from main stream protestants simply because we fully embrace bible truth, and did not stop protesting. Following the Dark Ages, where bibles were not allowed to be read, the people were taught by priests who taught them traditions of men and not the bible (the Word of God) therefore leaving them in darkeness. God raised up protestants such as John Huss, Martin Luther and many others to bring aspects of truth to His people. All truth was not given at once as this would have been akin to suddenly turning on a bright light in the midst of darkness (as you can imagine, that would hurt your eyes). God gave enough light here and there and as time went on, He added truth to truth so that eventually the full truth could be seen. Unfortunately protestants stopped protesting..for example, Lutherans stopped protesting where Martin Luther left off. Methodists stopped protesting where John Wesley left off. There was still more truth to learn but many denominations did not move beyond what was known..this is true for all of us, in our personal walks with God, there is still more truth to learn..ask God to lead you personally and your family into all truth. Read and know the bible for yourself and not soley through the eyes and interpretations of your Pastor. As christians, we measure all things against Gods word and discard what does not measure up. We do what Christ did..If you are wondering about what was presented here and if SDA's are a cult.. (BTW, we are not a cult)...please take a look at this: ruclips.net/user/liveY-xtCKKlwqo?si=n74yA1Rl4N5-XKfm
    GOD BLESS!!!!

  • @TheTransfiguredLife
    @TheTransfiguredLife 4 месяца назад +46

    "We don't do evangelism anymore. We just attract people to stuff" - Dr.Eric Mason
    Unfortunate yet great point! ☦️🔥🔥

  • @alisonmiller2708
    @alisonmiller2708 3 месяца назад +43

    Dear Mr. and Mrs. Perry, please do an interview/ apologetic dialog with Ivor Meyers and / or Walter Veith. You can find them both here on RUclips. It would be very interesting and clarifying to see and hear your discussion with these Adventist apologists. As children in the Lord's family, we must reason together with love and mutual respect. The ball is on your court family. Please at least pray about it. Maranatha🕊

    • @nutdrill
      @nutdrill 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/Y-xtCKKlwqo/видео.html

    • @aprilcontessa
      @aprilcontessa 3 месяца назад +5

      At least watch the testimony of Walter Vieth, from atheist and evolutionists to Christian-incredible story.

    • @francisfrancis7431
      @francisfrancis7431 3 месяца назад +4

      I think Mr and Mrs. Perry would find the inteview like no other they have done or will ever do. I pray it happens.

  • @TheUrbanAdvocate
    @TheUrbanAdvocate 4 месяца назад +38

    I went through a sort of “deconstruction” a few years ago…I had to reevaluate my faith because I was under “prosperity/word of faith” teaching for a long time and it led to a lot of disappointment. I had to deprogram my mind from a lot of those teachings and go back to understanding what was biblical. Now I believe I have a healthier view of God and a healthier relationship with God and I’m continuing to grow and mature in my walk. It was necessary. Peace and blessings!

    • @mramirez5239
      @mramirez5239 3 месяца назад +1

      I like that-"deprogram" rather than "deconstruct". I've heard others (like Childers and "Mr. B") calling the "reprogramming" a "personal reformation."

  • @Drhenterprise
    @Drhenterprise 3 месяца назад +17

    You know, I've been listening to you guys for just about 2 years now. I am raised SDA and, as an adult, became an SDA and what's interesting is that although you have never claimed a particular denomination, based on your interpretation of the Bible truth and concepts, it always seemed to me that you were either raised SDA or God has spoken the same Bible truth to you.
    You guys need to sot down and have conversations with SDA leaders or members and you will be surprised how much you and us do see the Bible truth the same way. Unfortunately some of your opinions shared may be what your findings were but I can assure that you were malinformed.
    One thing I've admire of you, Perrys is the ability to converse,hear and see things from different perspectives. Continue the great work!

  • @user-pp9rh1io7k
    @user-pp9rh1io7k 4 месяца назад +238

    A part 2 with Dr Mason would be great. Such a fruitful podcast!

    • @oscarmike1131
      @oscarmike1131 4 месяца назад

      Yeah we need a part 2

    • @ashh7877
      @ashh7877 4 месяца назад

      I agree! I would love a part 2. Specifically about the "neo-prosperity" gospel. It's so discrete & it's something I've been thinking but didn't know how to articulate it@@oscarmike1131

    • @Holyspirit688
      @Holyspirit688 3 месяца назад +2

      That would be really welcome especially after they have had a part 1 with a SDA to address his comments.

    • @pureinvesting
      @pureinvesting 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveajgWRKhKlmg?si=6FtAcx4VcpceXSow
      A response from the SDA guys

    • @danibell2701
      @danibell2701 Месяц назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveY-xtCKKlwqo?si=ckIlUwRD-Qjtc3IZ

  • @patriciaharris6422
    @patriciaharris6422 4 месяца назад +77

    I'm so glad yall are addressing cults because it's really wild out here. And I already know Dr. Mason's gonna bring dat 🔥🔥🔥

    • @afrofaeries
      @afrofaeries 4 месяца назад +12

      There are SOOO many cults trying to recruit on my college campus, it’s scary 😭😭😭

    • @patriciaharris6422
      @patriciaharris6422 4 месяца назад +6

      @@afrofaeries WOWWW. I've been researching their recruitment strategies and found that they've specifically increased targeting college students. Thank you for confirming.

  • @JaySmith.
    @JaySmith. 4 месяца назад +19

    I appreciate Jackie’s honesty especially about confessing out loud to God how me might desire things that are not rooted in Christ but being honest enough with God to give him our desires so that He can fill us.

  • @user-dh3qc3pq3g
    @user-dh3qc3pq3g 4 месяца назад +22

    Back in the 90’s I was searching for truth outside of my Christian roots and it struck a chord when he mentioned Cheikh Ante Diop, because that’s exactly where I was thru his books and original audio recordings my father gave me. I also had an opportunity to go to a book signing for the Metu Neter and asked the author an honest question. The book included incantations in “Kemetian” language to be used to call on different entities to aid you in various aspects of life. Since it wasn’t English, and I didn’t understand the language being used, I asked “What if I’m not saying or speaking the words correctly?” Bruh gave me a cold, blank look and just said, “Don’t say them incorrectly…”, let the room stay silent for a beat and then moved on, “Next question….” I never picked the book up again. That was the beginning I my journey back home to Christ.

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveM8f0Z-jCx4E?si=b1d01cpcQ2hN0n_I

    • @tinicoleofficial
      @tinicoleofficial 3 месяца назад +5

      Wow! I love how God can use anything to catch our attention & bring us back to Him🙏🏾

  • @91Lennard
    @91Lennard 4 месяца назад +85

    Adventist here. I would encourage a level of humility from my fellow SDAs in the comments, and honesty. Looking at our history as a church, holistically past and present, especially in the west, the many ways in which we have acted and continue to act that earns us the title “cult.” Ultimately, we aren’t but I get it. One bad apple can spoil the whole bunch tbh in case anyone thinks I’m broad brushing.
    I appreciate and honor Dr. Mason and his ministry. He’s a very important voice in the culture on behalf of the kingdom. For the sake of fairness though, I would encourage building bridges. Y’all gotta rub some shoulders with some black Adventists on here like Ps Debleaire Snell because the spectrum is real 😂
    Funny enough just last night I was listening to David Asscherick’s presentation on “The Ecclesiastical Trajectory of Reform.” if you’re an Adventist give it a listen. Let’s be better.

    • @brendarewan7441
      @brendarewan7441 4 месяца назад +11

      Why are you honoring this man who has spoken my falsely and also omitted talking about the biggest cult in the world.

    • @keke7085
      @keke7085 4 месяца назад +6

      so the big question is that what make an Adventist an Adventist?
      It can not just be the Sabbath because there are denominations like the Seventh-Day Baptists that observe Sabbath.
      What defines an Adventists and does the influence of EGW have any bearing on the definition?

    • @91Lennard
      @91Lennard 4 месяца назад +21

      @@brendarewan7441 two things can be true at the same time. I can discern his sincerity and acknowledge where he is sincerely mistaken. That doesn’t disqualify his call to ministry or him being a child of God.

    • @91Lennard
      @91Lennard 4 месяца назад +5

      @@keke7085 like I said, it’s definitely a spectrum. Check out the “Seeking What They Sought” podcast, they had a whole series dedicated to exploring the question “What is an Adventist?”

    • @keke7085
      @keke7085 4 месяца назад +10

      thanks for the podcast recommendation.
      I think the church (SDA) has a somewhat problematic history and beginning (like many denominations) and I think some current younger leaders of the SDA church are trying to address this issue, however not so sure about the leadership at the top levels.
      If issues of diet and dress (wearing jewelry, etc) are presented as issues of Salvation then there is a huge problem…..

  • @laurriecampbell7104
    @laurriecampbell7104 4 месяца назад +32

    Their gifts took them further than their character. WOW! I have listened to this twice already. Learned a lot from this conversation. This is so needed…

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveM8f0Z-jCx4E?si=b1d01cpcQ2hN0n_I

    • @nutdrill
      @nutdrill 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/Y-xtCKKlwqo/видео.html

  • @jameschee4897
    @jameschee4897 3 месяца назад +11

    No confusion, SDA is solid. Suggest reading before judging, no deception, the word only. Salvation through Jesus. Different sure. But open, come and join us! God bless

  • @ntokozosishi
    @ntokozosishi 4 месяца назад +19

    Thank you Holy Spirit for leading me into this conversation. We neeeeeeed part 2 and a LIVE version of this. The Church needs this edification 🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @nutdrill
      @nutdrill 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/Y-xtCKKlwqo/видео.html

  • @patriciaryan1716
    @patriciaryan1716 4 месяца назад +22

    Oooh Jackie, "confess and Have The Lord fill me, so I'm not filled by the people" woah
    But thank you for being transparent. Help me do this Lord. Amen

  • @KRashad
    @KRashad 4 месяца назад +67

    I’m 20 mins in and it’s the postures for me. The display of honor for the man of God, the bigger brother in Christ, and father in the ministry, Bishop Dr. Eric Mason. My heart is warmed to see two solid, younger black theologians have a bigger black brother theologian to look up to. ❤🙌🏿

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveM8f0Z-jCx4E?si=b1d01cpcQ2hN0n_I

    • @pureinvesting
      @pureinvesting 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveajgWRKhKlmg?si=6FtAcx4VcpceXSow
      Watch SDAs response on his claims

    • @nhy833
      @nhy833 3 месяца назад

      the bible says " study to show thyself approved" .... also the bible says we have to "be wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove" in these last days... my point is not bcaz ppl are black we should believe what they say...false prophets are everywhere.... know the truth (Word of God) for yourself. Study and pray and the Holy Spirit will lead u into all truth....God bless

    • @prayerpower1585
      @prayerpower1585 3 месяца назад

      Be careful how you look up to fellow Christians and call them father. The Bible tells us not to call fellow believers father.

  • @DevronHuntley
    @DevronHuntley 4 месяца назад +26

    Honestly, I did not expect for the Perry’s to come back with this kind of banger! This is literally why I love this channel because they are not afraid to tackle the hard stuff and have an actual out discussion about things that people are afraid to talk about

  • @powerofthelamb
    @powerofthelamb 27 дней назад +10

    Brother Perry. I don't know if you will see this. This is Pastor Myers. I am here for part 3. It was brought to my attention that you said you had invited several SDA pastors to come on to your podcast to address SDA beliefs and that none of the SDA pastors responded, including myself. If I was was one of them, I never received such an invitation. I was told by several people you were going to reach out to me, but that reach out never came. if I missed it, my bad. But I am making this public in hopes that you see it and that others will bring it to your attention. I will reach out to you and your wife on all your other platforms as well. I am interested in having a cordial and respectful conversation with you and and sister Perry.

  • @Jquarles1973
    @Jquarles1973 4 месяца назад +18

    I’ve been saying for years that we as the church have lost our identity in suffering. Paul never boasted in his blessing but he boasted in his suffering.

    • @Toyed1987
      @Toyed1987 4 месяца назад +2

      Amen!

    • @sensualnina83
      @sensualnina83 4 месяца назад +2

      Literally had this conversation last night! We need to know him in the fellowship of his suffering...we don't hear anyone preaching about suffering. Help us Lord

    • @tinicoleofficial
      @tinicoleofficial 3 месяца назад +1

      Bingo!🗣️

  • @wayNAY87
    @wayNAY87 4 месяца назад +29

    Listened to this episode on repeat on Monday throughout the work day cuz there were so many gems.

  • @naturalhealermom
    @naturalhealermom 3 месяца назад +23

    @ivormyers would be an excellent person to speak with for a conversation on SDA church culture and beliefs. Please consider it, Perrys. Always appreciate your ministry. God’s richest to you and your family!

  • @afuaampomah3878
    @afuaampomah3878 2 месяца назад +3

    I am a Seventh Day Adventist, and I'd like to encourage us all to watch the "Make it Plain" discussion on this interview.
    May we all know the truth by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, as the Truth will set us free.

  • @charleneb.6583
    @charleneb.6583 4 месяца назад +36

    Listened yesterday on Spotify! Great episode! Part 2 definitely required!

    • @pureinvesting
      @pureinvesting 3 месяца назад +1

      ruclips.net/user/liveajgWRKhKlmg?si=6FtAcx4VcpceXSow
      SDAs response on this

    • @charleneb.6583
      @charleneb.6583 3 месяца назад

      @@pureinvesting No thank you!!

  • @s.thomas9493
    @s.thomas9493 4 месяца назад +109

    Christian here born and raised SDA, my father has been a minister in the SDA for the 33 years of my life.
    I was surprised that he labeled SDA as a “cult-ish” because that has not never been my viewpoint
    or experience.
    The Bible is held above EG Whites writings . Also we don’t believe that just because you go to church on Sunday you have the mark of the beast. 😂
    I would love to hear the Perry’s sit down with a SDA minister.
    Dr. Wesley Knight of Revision Church Atlanta would be a great guest!

    • @rotihughes6221
      @rotihughes6221 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveM_nYDxHBKWo?si=lTlttIqpt1yOXYN7

    • @Tanaeaa
      @Tanaeaa 4 месяца назад

      Unfortunately SDA Jehovah’s Witnesses the Mormons are all cults

    • @michelledaley28
      @michelledaley28 4 месяца назад +22

      My husband is Adventist and I know SDA’s are masters at denying their teachings.EGW’s writings form your doctrines and I know that for a fact since I have attended his church for years. Too many red flags such as sabbath as the seal instead of the Holy Spirit, the death of Jesus does not blot out your sins completely, Sunday law as mark of the beast. I don’t know why SDA’s are not honest about their teachings- and that’s breaking the commandment about lying. Many are studying their way out though as a lot of their teachings are not biblically sound especially around the new covenant

    • @rashawntucker5316
      @rashawntucker5316 4 месяца назад

      Agreed!

    • @rashawntucker5316
      @rashawntucker5316 4 месяца назад +12

      Never thought I’d see the day somebody on the show would come for Adventists! You can’t blame the whole church for the extreme few. Been SDA all my life and churches are as varied as they come. We do not revere EG white above the Bible….some individuals might. Not all of us….. wow. The religion isn’t cultish…. Some individual churches might be. Not to mention the offshoots that really misrepresent…. Smh. There are many teachings that are tradition, but our actual beliefs are biblical. …just like worship on Sunday is a tradition! 🤷🏽‍♀️ . Whatever…love God, love people. He will direct.

  • @missdailyo
    @missdailyo 3 месяца назад +16

    Ty Gibson from Light Bearers is another great person to bring on for a chat about the SDA church.

    • @shadstla
      @shadstla 2 месяца назад

      Please do

  • @juligraham7319
    @juligraham7319 2 месяца назад +2

    I thank God for hearing my prayer in the depth of my despair. I got on my knees and prayed to know His truth and whether I should stay in the Seventh Day Adventist Church or not. I was born into the SDA faith but my own pastor was challenging EG White and insinuating that she was a false prophet. I pleaded with God that if this was true, I would walk away from my church, give up the 7th day sabbath and all of my church family to follow Him completely. All I wanted was to know His truth and asked for discernment to keep me from deception. Needless to say, He kept me in the Seventh Day Adventist Church and guided me into another Seventh Day Adventist church family that was serious about following Jesus and His word. Even though It was one of the most difficult challenges I have ever gone through, Jesus used it for good to really ground me in His scripture, to understand the biblical role of a prophet, and to set me on His solid foundation from which I cannot be moved by His grace. ❤️

  • @sharontabiwalker1010
    @sharontabiwalker1010 3 месяца назад +51

    As an SDA believer, we believe Jesus is the Savior, EG White writings are not above the Holy Scriptures. Many read her writings as inspiration. However, SDA is a Bible believing church. Members attend church when invited by friends or family and are not micromanage about where you were when you didn't come to church. We believe the Sabbath is the day God set aside for rest. However, the scripture states in John 10:16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. So that let's you know everyone will not be of the same denomination. Seek the Lord while he may be found. All this beating up on different denominations is many times a distraction. Seek to have a true relationship with God and He will lead and direction you.

    • @kangruckus5939
      @kangruckus5939 3 месяца назад +1

      I too am an SDA believer and there are some members that hold up EG whites writings above the Bible.

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 3 месяца назад

      @@kangruckus5939 which members? Like what sda church specifically and church leadership are we talking about?

    • @kangruckus5939
      @kangruckus5939 3 месяца назад +1

      @@user-yz7gv8nm4h I’m not naming anyone I have experienced this over the years. Not all SDA believers do this but there are some.

    • @dianahe2814
      @dianahe2814 3 месяца назад +1

      I am not SDA but I have met and know SDA people who do hold these writings as scripture and even above scripture. It's hard because I'm not sure how to approach them with the gospel.

    • @gmurder13905
      @gmurder13905 2 месяца назад

      @@user-yz7gv8nm4h There are teachings of Ellen white that are not biblical that are preached, ex: Satan went to other worlds to deceive them and failed, we were the only ones that fell. That is not biblical but is taught as so in some SDA churches, i know because i grew up SDA.

  • @franddyarielsimplice8185
    @franddyarielsimplice8185 3 месяца назад +18

    I would be great to have an Adventist on the podcast, like you did the Mormons.

    • @user-qd6kq5mu7w
      @user-qd6kq5mu7w 3 месяца назад +10

      Yes! Bc the lies told made me turn off the video.

  • @brandij7205
    @brandij7205 3 месяца назад +134

    There needs to be a part 2. This conversation was so good and definitely needed in the climate today....

    • @nutdrill
      @nutdrill 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/Y-xtCKKlwqo/видео.html

  • @anonymousd9253
    @anonymousd9253 2 месяца назад +3

    As an SDA youth who loves watching Perry's Podcast and listening to her messages, I am surprised with their perception and their mentality and attitude towards particular churches. such the SDA. I cannot speak for all, when I say I am deeply Not offended. As your guest mentioned, there is a remnant of God and whether you like the SDA or not, we will all be tried in the fire and tested or even persecuted and be hated. the more you speak about us in that manner makes me realize that it is just part of Gods plan for us as SDA Christians. it hasn't change my mind on following and believing that the 7th day sabbath is a Holy day. I have been a bible believing Christian constantly seeking thus said the word of God from my youth. I honestly do not see how different you are from us. I appreciate this discussion. It was a good discussion.

  • @daydreamerz
    @daydreamerz 3 месяца назад +12

    We really need to use the right language. A cult is actually a controlling, high-demand group with a single charismatic leader that is difficult to leave. If everything is a cult, then nothing is a cult.

  • @Chefcharlo
    @Chefcharlo 4 месяца назад +18

    He’s all over the place with SDA beliefs. I hope the Perry’s actually have a genuine conversation with a SDA that can actually articulate the faith

    • @gospelcentered101
      @gospelcentered101 3 месяца назад

      All the SDA’s on this feed that are defending it are either casuals or being willfully deceptive about the faith. I’ve commented on here several times and it keeps getting deleted and reported with shows me a lot about SDA’s. They deleted my comments again. We had to take a SDA off of a book project. Idk sda true beliefs. I got sent a ton of sda sources that casual SDA’s don’t know about. I confronted her and she didn’t deny it. Like not believing Jesus is God, the place of ellen g white in sda bible interpretation, investigative judgement, satan being a scapegoat and co-sin bearer with Jesus, and Sunday being the mark of the beast. Don’t report this comment respond to it honestly

  • @LaithWallace
    @LaithWallace 3 месяца назад +11

    Please invite Pastor @ivormyers, Pastor Myron Edmunds or Elder Dwayne Lemon to have a conversation with you all.
    Many things you’ve said here is not correct and it would be helpful to have an open discussion with an SDA Member / Pastor.
    It would show you are open to conversation about this properly to speak with a minister in the church.
    Let’s see what ya’ll will do.
    God bless. Praying for this conversation to happen.

    • @merg-vh5sx
      @merg-vh5sx 3 месяца назад +1

      Yaaaaaas! This.

  • @arvadasdaunited868
    @arvadasdaunited868 4 месяца назад +19

    Whoaa... I can't speak on behalf of the SDA church but I've been apart of the church my whole life and we've always been taught that Ellen White's writings should never be held to a greater standard than the Bible

    • @leannewheeler5351
      @leannewheeler5351 3 месяца назад +1

      But her writings are still holding influence over the church and theology.

    • @steffiblake5295
      @steffiblake5295 3 месяца назад

      ​@@leannewheeler5351rubbish that is not true. And you know it. The GC has rubbish her writings for years. When was the last time that you heard somebody preach and quote Ellen G white.

    • @prayerpower1585
      @prayerpower1585 3 месяца назад

      ​@@leannewheeler5351As it should be.

    • @prayerpower1585
      @prayerpower1585 3 месяца назад

      ​@@steffiblake5295The answer to this really depends on the local congregation. And the GC has not rubbished her writings.

  • @condesabeatriz9303
    @condesabeatriz9303 4 месяца назад +7

    This conversation was 🔥🔥🔥 and much needed. Thank you all.

  • @queeningod
    @queeningod 4 месяца назад +10

    ❤One thing about it ... Preston gone hold Jackie feet and I LOVE to see it ❤

  • @kaylan.c.8056
    @kaylan.c.8056 3 месяца назад +6

    As a Seventh Day Adventist, I'm requesting an interview with a Seventh Day Adventist pastor to find out what the church is actually about and what we actually believe...because to me we are far from being a cult, we are the only church to this day that keep all of ten commandments and we look to the bible above everything else.

    • @7thdayman
      @7thdayman 3 месяца назад +1

      MIP | Episode 33 | Are Seventh-day Adventists A Cult? Reaction to @WithThePerrys w/ Dr. Eric Mason

  • @mocheney21
    @mocheney21 3 месяца назад +8

    This was so good. I recently stopped attending a church in Houston due to the prosperity preaching and the emphasis on sowing seeds in the church financially. Pastor wearing gucci shoes and expensive clothes all while telling broke folks they need to give to the church in order to be rich. Would spend 15-20 min on the giving time. Noticed it got worst after he got married and a lot of things changed at the church that did not sit right with me. At some point I fell into that Christian form of manifestation/law of attraction mindset because I thought well if I am tithing and praying to God then I will manifest all these things but like they said it is simply the church mixing worldly views with the word of God.

    • @nutdrill
      @nutdrill 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/Y-xtCKKlwqo/видео.html

  • @jermainerobinsonjr.5873
    @jermainerobinsonjr.5873 4 месяца назад +25

    I just want to say, thank you Jackie and Preston for speaking so boldly and sharing the truth, that is Jesus. The conversations are never surface level, and you both help us to think more in depth about what we as Christians profess to believe. May God enlarge y’all territory and continue to make you both prosperous in all you do in marriage, ministry, and in your personal lives (individually and collectively).
    Love yall! ❤️ and Pastor Mase you’re a real one! YALL BE BRINGING ON GIANTS IN THE FAITH THAT DONT REALLY HAVE A LARGE PLATFORM AND I LOVE THAT! Those be the ones, for real. Okay, see ya!

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/liveM8f0Z-jCx4E?si=b1d01cpcQ2hN0n_I

  • @PFaith99
    @PFaith99 4 месяца назад +4

    This felt like 30 mins. I pray that conversations like this continues and I hope you both bring him back. But I think getting his book would be great for myself and others.

  • @gerald3670
    @gerald3670 3 месяца назад +11

    If SDA’s as here described is a cult, then that means Jesus was a cult leader.

    • @mpg6445
      @mpg6445 Месяц назад

      They won't be able to discern the wisdom in this comment.

  • @user-kd4yg3of7l
    @user-kd4yg3of7l 4 месяца назад +2

    Let's have another conversation with Dr.Mason!
    So so, so good, thank you for this 🙏

  • @thegodsgirlpodcast
    @thegodsgirlpodcast 4 месяца назад +6

    Love him. This is so real. As a Pastor this conversation is so important

  • @clumsydasmirf
    @clumsydasmirf 4 месяца назад +26

    I listened to it… I was on board until he came for SDA…. I grew up in that church. The prophet that he speaks of… at no time, did her word ever go above the Bible. Neverrrrrrr…. So he’s misrepresenting an entire group of people when he’s never been a member, merely an observer and a researcher.
    I know that SDA churches in America are different from the Caribbean where I am from…. And it’s crazy how cavalier you pastor mason as a “godly” man can say these things. But I believe god deals with pastors who lead their flocks astray. So you have a good day sir. I await the time when god deals with you

    • @Kemi4.0
      @Kemi4.0 4 месяца назад +7

      GIRL!! I came on here to say this...because YOH calling us a cult is slightly reaching. Unless ofcourse we are part of a cult and don't know it yet 🤣

    • @keke7085
      @keke7085 4 месяца назад +19

      The issue is that when ever you have a “leader”
      then labels follow.
      Jehovah Witness-Charles Russell
      LDS- Joseph Smith
      SDA- Ellen White
      All of these denominations came about around the same time and thus people tend to see them in relation to each other.
      The issue is that Adventists claim Sola Scriptura yet much of its is based on the writings of EGW.
      Issues like the investigative judgement (1844) are concerning . Also why Adventists do not celebrate the feasts (since they do keep Sabbath) are questions that people have and should not be ignored. In some churches the writings of EGW are emphasized a great deal. Dress reform, the health message seem to come from her influence on the church.
      Perhaps some view it as a very works based theology.
      When I attend church (SDA church) here in the U.S. most of the people attending are over the age of 60. The church seems to not be growing as fast in the West as in the Eastern hemisphere.
      People have valid questions and we should not avoid answering them…..

    • @hlokomani
      @hlokomani 4 месяца назад +14

      Thought of the same thing, I wish he didn’t say that. But I think you’re kinda doing the same thing to him right now? Disregarding him as a pastor for one over-generalization, or some misinformation that could’ve been an honest mistake. For that one comment you think he’s leading the flock astray? Idk about that

    • @Ann_0103
      @Ann_0103 4 месяца назад +3

      @@keke7085 Precisely.

    • @johngriffith8999
      @johngriffith8999 4 месяца назад

      Question, where was SDA started? Where was its founder from? There's no shortage of church splits in church history so if you hold to sabbatarianism but you don't bang Ellen g white, then why not split? Can you be methodist and not bang Wesley? Can you be baptist and not bang full immersion? Can you be catholic and not bang papacy? Can you be pentecostal and a cessationist?

  • @PinkPetals1
    @PinkPetals1 4 месяца назад +22

    SDA is in no way a cult. People who don’t understand or misinterpret other beliefs would say this. SDA don’t ever say the writings of EG White are equal to the bible. That’s error

    • @ThisIsJ.Nicole
      @ThisIsJ.Nicole 3 месяца назад +2

      He didn't say he did, he said some people within SDA do, similar to Mormons. He said cult like tendencies.

    • @staceywells-easington5367
      @staceywells-easington5367 Месяц назад +1

      Neither are sda cousins to Jehovah witness

    • @PinkPetals1
      @PinkPetals1 Месяц назад

      @@ThisIsJ.Nicole ‘cult-like tendencies’ can be found in any denomination, why single out SDA’s for that then?

    • @PinkPetals1
      @PinkPetals1 Месяц назад +1

      @@staceywells-easington5367 Not at all !

    • @PinkPetals1
      @PinkPetals1 Месяц назад +1

      @@staceywells-easington5367 Not at all !

  • @SOI-wl2lo
    @SOI-wl2lo 4 месяца назад +1

    20 mins in and I already think this is one of the best (if not the best?) videos you all have posted.
    Thank you!!

  • @doraedge1182
    @doraedge1182 4 месяца назад +12

    FINALLY!!!! I’ve been waiting for this. I remember when Pastor mason would come to Howard U for our impact events. Amazing teacher!

  • @Dubblesteel
    @Dubblesteel 4 месяца назад +13

    People have questions that deserve an answer. If We Christians can't answers those questions, they will go to someone who SAY, they can. I lovin this podcast today.

  • @ChelseaS87
    @ChelseaS87 4 месяца назад

    I can’t say enough about how much I love this podcast and these are the conversations that are sooooo needed! This was such a quality conversation and really helped me with my perspective of how I view my walk with Christ. I shared it to all my groups of friends so we can discuss.

  • @eddiejones5702
    @eddiejones5702 3 месяца назад +6

    Great conversation! And ya'll got some SDA ticked! 🤣 In the book, the chapter on SDA is written by a former SDA who was an Elder in the church! He's not somebody who doesn't know what he's talkin' about! He was high up in the organization, and told what he knows to be true! He used to teach SDA doctrine, and Ellen G. White ideology etc,. etc. I think we can trust his judgement on this! Anyway, good video. Love Dr. Mason!

    • @Holyspirit688
      @Holyspirit688 3 месяца назад +4

      I wouldn’t be trusting anyone’s judgement. I would study myself, look at it from my experience, not anyone else’s. By praying and asking for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

  • @shannondemyers3756
    @shannondemyers3756 4 месяца назад +3

    This was so good. Thank you all for introducing me to this brother.

  • @SRIBW
    @SRIBW 4 месяца назад +26

    I'm SDA and we do not view anything or anyone equal to God. Excuse me ... that aint funny. Jesus ...yes! Everybody else, have a seat.

  • @jirrehsengeri9878
    @jirrehsengeri9878 4 месяца назад +7

    1:07 and the Lord is already teaching me something.
    Jackie is always quick to speak out her challenges with the flesh in regard to her attitude.
    1. It helps us see that she is human. Many times we think that our teachers do not have the struggles we have. It helps us not to idolise a human and remember that only God is perfect.
    2. She shows us how to deal with these issues. First say it early so that it doesn’t eat you up inside. Secondly, say it to someone who will hold you accountable. Lastly, and most importantly, give it to God and ask the Holy Spirit to deal with you.
    It’s in the little things where we minister to the saints. Glory to God.

  • @itsthepippinsfamily
    @itsthepippinsfamily 4 месяца назад +2

    Love Pastor E. Mason! Always so insightful… very good dialogue.. always ready to learn when he speaks!

  • @ofmiceandmandrakes1005
    @ofmiceandmandrakes1005 4 месяца назад +7

    Feel like im on the couch with yall soaking this all up. Good stuff

  • @QueenBreBaby
    @QueenBreBaby 4 месяца назад +6

    This is such a good conversation!! Thank you Dr Mason & Perry’s for your obedience and passion for educating Gods people! 😭🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️
    Ps We need a Part 2!

  • @LaKelaBass
    @LaKelaBass 4 месяца назад +2

    I need a part two!! I needed to hear all of this, the world need to hear this.👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @sexxichica4eva89
    @sexxichica4eva89 4 месяца назад +180

    As a Seventh-Day Adventist going back multiple generations, I wasn’t aware that other members of the Christian church thought that we were “cult-ish.” I disagree with the sentiment that we hold the writings of Ellen G White above the Bible. She even admitted that her writings were to be viewed as the “lesser light” in comparison with the Word. I’d love for Jackie and Preston to have a recorded conversation with a member of the SDA church to clear up some misconceptions of the denomination.

    • @SRIBW
      @SRIBW 4 месяца назад

      Not any member. I do not believe we are a cult. There are extremist within our church. They are everywhere. I also see no reason to prove myself to men. God will enlighten and save....me, us or them....whoever surrenders. He'll work it out.

    • @Drika538
      @Drika538 4 месяца назад +44

      Girl I was shocked. Also, this gentleman really don’t know much about what he is saying about SDAs. I do agree that some members can be so legalistic that it might come off as cultish but in everything you will always find people going to the extreme. As a church we believe in Jesus as God and solo scriptura so this gentleman and The Perry’s ( which I love) should do more studies

    • @Leesmac
      @Leesmac 4 месяца назад +35

      You are not aware because you’re in a cult. I went to a SDA church for less than a year and as soon as they taught me Investigative Judgement I was out, during the Bible study my face was like 🤔 and then 🧐 and then 😳 and then left lol my siblings and their kids are still there. Lovely people just sad they can’t do much outside SDA church.

    • @thatfunnychan1812
      @thatfunnychan1812 4 месяца назад +23

      Imagine😮 we are not cultics. These pple will have one bad encounter with an SDA and they put all of us under one blacket. This man should've quoted where he saw EG white say those things

    • @rachelcole4687
      @rachelcole4687 4 месяца назад +45

      I was raised SDA. We kept the sabbath day holy. It started Friday night sundown to Saturday night sundown. On the sabbath we didn't spend money, no TV. We went to church, ate good food at home and spent time together as a family. There is an emphasis on eating healthy and lots of SDA are vegetarian and do not drink alcohol or smoke. We believe based on scripture that the dead stay dead until Jesus comes amd then the dead are raised and those saved go to heaven. I went to an SDA school. Elementary through high school. I never once saw a fight at school. There was no teen pregnancies, no gangs. Majority of my graduating class went into the medical field. SDA do a lot of medical missionary work. Loma linda University hospital is known worldwide; it was originally owned and ran by SDAs. Not sure about now. We were taught about Ellen G white in school but she wasnt the primary focus. In church the focus was always the Bible. I don't think SDAs were fairly described in this podcast. But each person has their own perspective. And it's interesting to hear other people's take. It sharpens us to have discussions and see others perspectives. But we always have to remember to do our own research, read the Bible for ourself and ask God for guidance. So we can listen to preachers and other speakers, our parents....but we must always check it for ourselves and see if it aligns with the Bible.

  • @sashaivey3961
    @sashaivey3961 4 месяца назад +2

    MORE PLEASE!!! Loved this conversation. (Love them ALL.) God has really been speaking to me on this subject. It is time.

  • @lexymartin6841
    @lexymartin6841 4 месяца назад +8

    Oh yes, I can't wait for this one ❤❤

  • @IAmDionneKelley
    @IAmDionneKelley 4 месяца назад +12

    This is such a necessary conversation!!!

    • @brendarewan7441
      @brendarewan7441 4 месяца назад

      So many false “Christian “ denominations that he didn’t mention as cultic.

  • @shayleebr26
    @shayleebr26 4 месяца назад +2

    This conversation was so good! Thank you so much for this!

  • @okccc4816
    @okccc4816 4 месяца назад +1

    This was a great conversation. Great questions and answers. Thank you and God Bless you all.

  • @jackieridgle8935
    @jackieridgle8935 4 месяца назад +3

    I can't wait! Great topic...

  • @regalartdesignstudio8838
    @regalartdesignstudio8838 4 месяца назад +3

    This conversation is needed

  • @la28575
    @la28575 3 месяца назад +1

    Man, this is so real. Thank you for the conversation. ❤

  • @dj.1094
    @dj.1094 4 месяца назад

    This was so good! I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Mason speak at my church and I continue to learn alot through his teaching. We definitely need a part 2 for this discussion!

  • @ashleykem8052
    @ashleykem8052 4 месяца назад +3

    Back when I was attending Temple, I was honestly at a place in my life when I was riding off my mama’s prayers. I would often visit Epiphany Fellowship and Dr. Mason always preached a message. I may not have been ready to receive but I always appreciated that I left filled with the Holy Spirit and that I was able to fellowship with true believers of Christ. Nice to see him here!

  • @tpisbrave1135
    @tpisbrave1135 4 месяца назад +3

    Same prayer, to see the B.O.C. BE the Church in the World. Praying for Spirit-filled, Mature, Seasoned Fathers for young Pastors.

  • @ramonabridgett9058
    @ramonabridgett9058 4 месяца назад +1

    This was a full packed session of the great minds of Jesus Christ. Thanks Bishop Mason and The Perry's
    You have enriched my life through Christ❤

  • @Liya_Marie
    @Liya_Marie 4 месяца назад

    This was so good 😌….that’s it. Thank you all for these conversations, they are so necessary. 🙏🏽

  • @chantallwashington5166
    @chantallwashington5166 4 месяца назад +6

    Omg! Can we please get a part 2 with the Doc! Outstanding episode!!!!

  • @Nou75
    @Nou75 4 месяца назад +14

    Great convo, but I'd love to hear from knowledgeable SDA minister to accurately depict the religion

  • @Ambrosha_Unscripted
    @Ambrosha_Unscripted 3 месяца назад +1

    This is so good. I started this episode two days and have been taking it in pieces, taking notes because its so much to research and upack. God Bless you all.

  • @Siya.N
    @Siya.N 4 месяца назад +2

    Yall need to get him back here!!! This conversation was sooo real and honest.
    "I want to see us shining well"
    "What are you saying?"
    "The prosperity gospel has been presented on the extremes"
    There are so many good thing in this conversation!!

  • @simbulele.mdleleni
    @simbulele.mdleleni 4 месяца назад +24

    Jackie you must have seen my face when he mentioned SDAs..."No. He. Did. Not!!" 😂😅

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад +7

      He's wrong about SDAs. Please mention us with the truth next time.

    • @seveneightnine750
      @seveneightnine750 4 месяца назад

      He said that SDA preaches “evangelism to Protestants” did you look that up and find it to be true??

    • @user-yz7gv8nm4h
      @user-yz7gv8nm4h 4 месяца назад +2

      @@seveneightnine750 he mentioned more than one thing and I'm sure you can read the comments and see the things sdas agree are lies

    • @Wavesdontdie
      @Wavesdontdie 4 месяца назад +2

      @@seveneightnine750 That was a ignorant statement
      Every denomination that is Non-Catholic, Non Anglican stem from Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century
      The SDA denomination is a Protestant sect … He didn’t do his research

    • @krystlebrown452
      @krystlebrown452 3 месяца назад +2

      Everything happens for a reason!!! God has allowed this to happen so that the truth may be brought out on this powerful platform. I am an SDA and love this podcast. However, I've been praying that the Lord makes some content with SDAs on this podcast and our dear Sister, Megan Ashley, possible.
      I am convinced that God is working!!! Hallelujah 🙌 🙏🏽 the word says, "My people perish for lack of knowledge." But he is also soooo gracious and kind enough to lead us to the truth when we ask HIM.

  • @lenesiaboddie2460
    @lenesiaboddie2460 4 месяца назад +76

    Unfortunately I don’t think the Adventist church was explained in an accurate way in this episode. I would love to see an episode talking about the 4th commandment and sabbath keeping. Having an actual Adventist on the podcast would be great to hear firsthand what the denomination believes. Some great guest recommendations are the following pastors: Debleaire Snell, Carlton Byrd, Myron Edmonds or Wesley Knight.

    • @polopapi88
      @polopapi88 4 месяца назад +7

      The not gonna do it because it easier for them to label SDAs as a cult 😂

    • @zakila2cute
      @zakila2cute 4 месяца назад +6

      I would love to hear that conversation! I have been thinking that sentiment since I started following them both. They are both awesome and I love their love for Lord and truth.

    • @tinicoleofficial
      @tinicoleofficial 4 месяца назад +6

      @@polopapi88Preston constantly have convos w Mormons & JWs, so you can’t say that lol. I’m pretty sure they’d be VERY open to have convos w them

    • @jefferdenerochester7530
      @jefferdenerochester7530 3 месяца назад +4

      Ivor Myers is also a good person to have on. He went from being a religious skeptic to being a SDA pastor.

  • @meredithford628
    @meredithford628 3 месяца назад

    So. Much. Realness. Grateful for this conversation!!

  • @crumbsnyums
    @crumbsnyums 4 месяца назад

    I need another conversation like this. It really blessed me.