This week we get to share an exciting live episode that we recorded in October during a Youth Rally in Palmerston North. Enjoy!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com.

This week, Josh and Jesse talk about one of the most popular memelords on the internet today: Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, better known as PewdiePie (and yes, that really is his full name). More specifically, the guys discuss the beautiful idea that was Yo...

This week the guys talk to Josh Wood (aka 'The Bald Ginger, aka 'The Bald One,' aka 'Something Something Bald  and Ginger). They talk all things Annual Council, compliance committees, and what the future holds for the SDA Church.Like us on FacebookFoll...

Halloween is upon us, but fear not! Josh and Jesse are here not to scare you with stories of murder and mayhem, but rather reclaim the origins of Halloween: Hallow's Eve. The guys take a deep dive into an ancient Christian tradition of remembering and ho...

This week we interviewed Kaleb Eisele, the mastermind behind Humans of Adventism. We talked to him about how HoA started, as well as his vision for the project. We also took an unexpected turn and dug into part of his story, his loss of faith in the chur...

This week, we tackle one of the most important cornerstones to Adventism, and perhaps one of the most overlooked spiritual practices in Christianity - Sabbath. We talk about our experiences growing up with the Sabbath, but more importantly - why we shoul...

This week we talk to the half-man, half-bear, all legend Jarrod Stackelroth. Jarrod is the editor of the Record in the South Pacific. We talk about the Record, as well as his study in trauma. If you'd like to get in touch with Jarrod or learn more about ...

Let's be honest; most Christians spend more time trying to be 'nice' than building healthy boundaries. This week we talk about just that: how do we love like Jesus has loved us, but prevent ourselves from becoming a doormat for everyone around us? It's a...

This week we talk to Matt Lucio at the Adventist History Podcast. We talk (surprise, surprise) Adventist History, lessons from the past, and how we can learn from where we are before.If you want to check out Matt Lucio and Adventist history, visit his w...

This week's episode was heavier than usual. Bill Hybels is a pastor, church planter, leadership guru, and something of a personal hero to pastors and leaders around the world, including Josh and Jesse. Recently, he has been at the target of a host of all...

Marcos Torres is a pastor, blogger, and activist hailing from WA, Australia. He runs The Story Church Project, which has an ambitious goal of reinterpreting Adventism and Christianity into a language that modern, secular people can understand and receive...

Ryan Becker is a pastor and podcaster from Florida, USA. We talk to him today about Taco Bell, living in the shadow of Elevation Church, being a pastor of two small Adventist churches, and striving to share the message of Jesus in a new way. Ryan can be...

Tulaga Aiolupotea is a pastor, hip-hop artist, and graffiti artist from Wellington, NZ. Today, he pastors in Christchurch, is a family man, and has an incredible ministry that touches the lives of people who wouldn't be caught dead in a church. He does t...

Today we conclude our 2-part interview with Dr Timothy Gillespie. In particular, we talk about church structure, resource allocation, and pastors' wages. At the heart of it though, is the future of our church. What is it going to look like 10, 20, even 3...

This week we had the honour of interviewing Dr Timothy Gillespie. Tim is based in Loma Linda, California, and is the Lead Pastor of Crosswalk Village, a vibrant and fast-growing church in a diverse community. He is also an original co-founder of The One ...

'Many will fall away.' 'Ours is a more difficult faith.' These are just some of the statements and attitudes that pervade Adventism. Many a well-meaning defender of the faith has used these excuses to justify why people 'fall off the wagon' of Adventism ...

Both of us go to a lot of conferences, meetings, and professional development days. However, this one was different. On July 20-22, we attended Digital Discipleship Conference in Sydney, Australia. We met a lot of amazing content creators, digital evange...

Andrew Strickland grew up in a Maori/Cook Island family where the tension between Pacifica culture and the church were more apparent than in many other homes. Today we talk to him about what it was like growing up Maori as well as Seventh-day Adventist, ...

Today, we interview Craig Nelthropp and are joined once again by last week's guest: Mitchell Strahan in a round table discussion on conspiracy theories. From the mundane to the insane, Craig is a connoisseur of many weird and wonderful conspiracy theorie...

This week, we have back our first ever guest, and all-time fantastic person, Mitchell Strahan. This time we talk about politics, your role and responsibility as a Christian, and why Adventism is an inherently libertarian expression of faith and religion.

A couple days ago, Joel Houston of Hillsong fame stirred the Twittersphere for sharing his thoughts on Evolution, Creation, the origin of life, and the big picture as he sees it. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the issue, what we think Joel w...

This episode is somewhat of a follow-up from last week's dive into stages of faith development. Today, we ask a crucial but in our opinion overlooked question: Do you want to have a spirituality? And if so, what does that look like for you? Is it up to y...

Let's be honest: not all faith is created equally. Some of us have a vibrant spirituality. Many of us, on the other hand, have a difficult, if not toxic relationship with faith, church, and God. In this episode, we explore different stages of faith using...

This week, we announce the winners of our book giveaway. Listen to the intro to find out if you're one of the winners!Also this week we interview Kofi Amoah. He's a dean at Longburn Adventist College, a teacher by trade, and all-round just a great guy. ...

This week, we talk about church in the digital age. Specifically, how church has changed, and ways in which it needs to change further to reach the generation that has grown up with iPads, digital assistants, and on-demand media. Are physical meeting pla...