Record Wrap brings you the main Adventist headlines from across the South Pacific and the world—weekly. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on everything you need to know. Each episode features the main stories of the week and a special segment, "Making Headlines," with a quick roundup of global Adventist news and other stories of interest. A closing interview on the main story offers deeper insights into what's happening in our community. Hosted by news editor Juliana Muniz alongside a rotating cast of the Record team.
A 12-week discipleship program called Catalyst is helping participants discover their gifts and deepen their faith—leading four recent graduates to choose rebaptism. We also cover a new PhD program launched by Pacific Adventist University and a volunteer group rebuilding classrooms in Vanuatu.00:00 Opening and headlines00:31 New president for Oakwood University01:07 The benefits of poetry02:10 Rebuilding classrooms in Vanuatu 02:56 New PhD program at PAU03:35 Rebaptisms a highlight of Catalyst graduation 06:00 ClosingUseful links:ℹ️ Record Live PodcastHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
5/22/25 • 06:31
Yes, there’s a Pathfinder honour for haystacks—and that’s just one of six new honours just released across Australia. In this episode, we find out what’s behind the new additions and what’s coming next. Plus: A youth worship event in Sydney turned into something bigger than expected, and ADRA’s “School on Wheels” is bringing education to marginalised communities in Serbia.00:00 Opening and headlines00:24 What’s making headlines01:40 Youth worship event in Sydney03:46 New Pathfinder honours05:33 The great haystacks debate06:49 ClosingUseful links:ℹ️ Watch the TikTok videoHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
5/15/25 • 07:20
This year's Health Week is about to start with the theme “Breaking Chains,” also addressing freedom from addiction. We also look at a major finance system upgrade rolling out across Australia and New Zealand, and a week-long evangelism program in Papua New Guinea that celebrated 14 baptisms and drew strong community interest.00:00 Opening and headlines00:33 Zero maternal deaths in Ghana01:18 Supporting deaf mental health in Bangladesh01:54 Adventist Health Week: Free from addictions02:46 New accounting system rollout03:20 Evangelistic campaign ends with baptisms04:02 ClosingUseful links:ℹ️ Health Week resourcesHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
5/7/25 • 04:33
The story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is now available to stream across Australia and New Zealand. In this episode, we explore how The Hopeful is bringing Adventist history to mainstream platforms—and what that means for mission. Plus: Avondale secures its university status through 2032, and Fiji sends missionaries to Indonesia and Timor Leste for the very first time.00:00 Opening and headlines00:28 Updates01:10 Global church headlines02:06 From screen to stream03:08 Avondale University re-registered03:46 Fiji missionaries commissioned04:23 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
4/30/25 • 04:40
Eating healthy might actually save you money—up to 20 per cent, according to a new initiative by a team of Adventist health professionals. In this episode, we look at how the FoodSAVE program is equipping churches to help their communities eat well on a budget. Plus: Why Adventist leaders in Australia are urging the government to be more generous with foreign aid—and what it means for ADRA’s global mission. Also in headlines: new shoes for students in the US, and a world-first artificial heart transplant in Australia.00:00 Opening and headlines00:34 Shoes for the students01:12 First artificial heart success01:41 Adventist leaders advocate for increased aid05:49 FoodSAVE: cutting grocery costs by eating healthy10:58 ClosingUseful links:ℹ️ Church petition: Safer World for Allℹ️ FoodSAVEHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
4/10/25 • 11:30
Big changes are coming to Adventist Review, we had a chance to sit down with AR's news editor to find out what’s ahead for the Church’s most historic publications. Plus: A new women’s devotional launches in Australia, the SPD opens an exhibit of rare Bibles and ELIA Wellness gets ready for its 2025 summit.00:00 Opening and headlines00:31 Adventist church in the metaverse01:06 An orange a day keeps the psychologist away?02:16 Adventist Review brand changes06:14 New Women's Devotional 06:50 Bible Exhibit07:33 Upcoming Wellness Summit08:14 Conclusion and FarewellUseful links:ℹ️ ELIA Wellness Summit info.ℹ️ I AM Women's Devotional Volume 2.Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
4/3/25 • 08:45
Adventists want to build trust online—and more than 100 digital missionaries from around the South Pacific gathered on the Gold Coast to learn how. In this episode, we take you inside the 2025 Digital Discipleship Conference. Plus: Hundreds of young people hit the streets for Global Youth Day, and we hear the story of 275 baptisms at a prison in Zimbabwe.00:00 Welcome to Record Rep00:30 Baptisms in Zimbabwe01:13 Dietary fibre and blood pressure02:14 Building trust in an AI-saturated world04:32 Global Youth Day across the SPD06:50 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
3/26/25 • 07:22
Former Avondale vice-chancellor Kerri-Lee Krause is stepping into a national role in Australia’s higher education sector. In this episode, we explore what her new position means. Plus, Fulton Adventist University College is expanding its academic offerings, including a new media program and research journal, and new research challenges the idea that it takes just 21 days to form a habit.
3/13/25 • 05:37
Why is a 100-year-old car on a road trip across Australia? In this episode, we explore the Right Around Australia initiative and how Bubsie is reviving the legacy of Adventist mission. Plus: an SPD-wide conference reaffirms the role of women in ministry, a new study reveals how different sedentary activities impact brain health, and an Adventist family stuns judges on Croatia’s Got Talent.00:00 Opening and headlines00:33 Adventist pastor shines on Croatia's Got Talent01:24 Preventing dementia: How you sit matters02:20 Women empowered for ministry04:28 Bubsie is back on the road07:49 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
3/5/25 • 08:21
A new children’s Sabbath School curriculum is set to launch in 2025, aiming to revitalise family worship and deepen kids’ connections with Jesus. In this episode, we explore how Alive in Jesus plans to make an impact. Plus, we share details about the upcoming Digital Discipleship Conference and the latest trends in faith among Gen Z.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:55 Heartwarming Community Support01:37 Gen Z and Changing Religious Trends02:25 New Children's Sabbath School Curriculum 04:50 Digital Discipleship Conference 2025 06:36 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
12/18/24 • 07:08
Why has Sanitarium’s peanut butter disappeared from shelves after more than 125 years? And Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister shares his gratitude for Australian missionaries. Also, a global milestone: Adventist churches are being planted faster than ever before.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:31 Church Growth Milestone01:21 Homelessness Mortality Rates in Australia02:05 Papua New Guinea’s PM Thanks Australian Missionaries04:34 Sanitarium Peanut Butter Discontinued05:28 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Ashley JankiewiczSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
12/11/24 • 06:01
Papua New Guinea marks 60 years of Adventist Aviation, highlighting decades of service and dedication. Meanwhile, Pacific Adventist University breaks ground on a 2000-seat auditorium, a project five years in the making, which is set to transform its campus. Plus, a diverse group of discipleship graduates complete the immersive Catalyst program, equipping them to build genuine community and live out their faith.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:33 Record-Breaking Pathfinder Scarf in South America01:18 Reducing Myopia in Children02:07 Celebrating 60 Years of Adventist Aviation in Papua New Guinea03:16 Pacific Adventist University’s New Auditorium Project04:52 Graduation of the Catalyst Discipleship Program06:15 ClosingHosts: Jarrod Stackelroth and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
11/27/24 • 06:29
SPD leaders headed to Thailand for their year-end meetings—but it wasn’t just business as usual. In this episode, we reveal what took them to the front lines of mission and how it’s reshaping their strategy. Plus, a remote tribe in PNG welcomed the Adventist Church with its first baptisms, and a young soccer player made headlines for choosing faith over football.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:33 Faith Over Football: Sylvain Wollner's Story01:32 Health Benefits of Nuts02:37 Historic Milestone in PNG06:10 Mission Refocus: SPD Year-End Meetings in Thailand11:18 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
11/21/24 • 11:51
As mission offerings continue to decline, the SPD is turning to an idea from Adventist pioneers to inspire a new wave of support. In this episode, we explore how “Sister Betsy” could help revive mission giving today. Plus, Avondale students step up to raise awareness for homelessness, and the Australian government proposes new social media regulations for teens.ADRA Blacktown: https://adrablacktown.com.au/Sister Betsy: https://stewardship.adventistchurch.com/sister-betsy/00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:32 Sidewalk Evangelism in Africa01:18 Australian Social Media Ban for Under 16s02:09 Reviving Mission Offerings: Sister Betsy 05:23 Avondale Students Run for Homelessness08:52 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
11/13/24 • 09:25
ADRA and Adventist Aviation recently celebrated significant milestones, reflecting decades of dedication to mission. In this episode, we discuss these celebrations and hear from leaders involved in both ministries. Also: a baptism ceremony in Namibia had an unexpected guest in the water, and Egypt has achieved a major global health milestone.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:25 Crocodile Encounter During Baptism01:05 Egypt Certified Malaria-Free01:44 Celebrating 60 Years of Adventist Aviation04:47 ADRA's 40th Anniversary Celebration06:26 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
11/7/24 • 06:59
This week's Record Wrap highlights record growth and losses in church membership, the appointment of Pacific Adventist University's vice-chancellor as president of the new Pacific Academy of Sciences, and a service trip by Mountain View Adventist College students to Fiji, where they supported community projects and participated in a week of prayer.00:00 Opening and headlines00:41 Making Headlines02:20 Church Growth and Challenges03:56 President of the Pacific Academy of Sciences named04:55 Community Service in Fiji05:56 ClosingHosts: Jarrod Stackelroth and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
10/29/24 • 06:30
In this episode of Record Wrap, the Adventist Church’s Annual Council sets the strategic plan for the next five years, focusing on mission and growth. Meanwhile, the 10,000 Toes campaign celebrates seven years of fighting diabetes in the Pacific, with grassroot ambassadors having significant impact across multiple regions.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:29 ADRA's New Cashew Venture01:22 Benefits of Outdoor Time02:08 Annual Council Meeting Highlights03:26 10,000 Toes Campaign Against Diabetes05:53 ClosingHosts: Jarrod Stackelroth and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
10/22/24 • 06:25
In this week’s episode of Record Wrap we hear how FaithFM's Strongman Challenge drew a large crowd at the Henty Machinery Field Days, helping pastors and church members engage with fairgoers, while the King and Queen of Tonga visited the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference (GC) and Loma Linda University in the US, strengthening ties between the Tongan royal family and the Adventist Church.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:30 Deaf Ministry Conference in Venezuela01:25 Impact of COVID-19 on Adolescent Girls02:11 FaithFM Strongman Challenge at Henty Machinery Field Days04:21 Royal Visit: King and Queen of Tonga at the GC06:44 ClosingHosts: Jarrod Stackelroth and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
10/15/24 • 07:16
This week, we celebrate two significant achievements for the Adventist Church in the South Pacific. Adventist Media’s video for Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired received the Giving Campaign of the Year award at the Christian Media and Arts Australia conference. Meanwhile, the Adventist Heritage Centre in Cooranbong earned the prestigious accreditation of a "centre of excellence", marking it as one of only two such institutions in the worldwide Church. 🎬 Watch Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired’s award-winning video: https://vimeo.com/892414451 00:00 Opening and Headlines00:33 Nursing Students in Jamaica Receive Much Needed Laptops Thanks to AdventHealth01:19 Millennials Dads spend 3 times as much time with their kids than previous generations01:57 Adventist Media's Award-Winning Campaign04:31 Adventist Heritage Centre’s Prestigious Accreditation06:31 Closing Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle Stothers Submit news to: news@record.net.au Find more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
10/8/24 • 07:04
This month the Church in the South Pacific is celebrating Adventist Heritage. In this episode we look at some of the events happening throughout October, including the premiere of an Adventist film in cinemas across six countries of the SPD. 🎧 Listen to the daily devotionals: https://adventistheritagedailydevotional.transistor.fm/🎬 Find your closest cinema: https://www.thehopefulmovie.com.au/cinemas00:00 Opening and Headlines00:34 Stanborough Press Celebrates 140 Years01:07 New Research on Vaping and Teen Smoking02:00 Adventist Heritage Month Events04:46 Adventist Movie to Hit the Big Screens in the SPD07:24 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
10/3/24 • 07:57
The Canberra Christan School is being honoured by the Commonwealth in a special ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The school is one of 12 being cited in a publication celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth. We also find out why Adventist women in Sydney are fundraising for the Solomon Islands. 00:00 Opening and Headlines00:35 Scientific Breakthrough in Malaria Research01:02 New Adventist Game: Load the Ark01:55 Adventist Women Fundraise for Solomon Islands03:37 Canberra Adventist School Commonwealth recognition05:03 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
9/25/24 • 05:35
The North New Zealand Conference held its 93rd constituency meeting this past weekend, at which a new president and secretary were appointed. In this episode, we meet the new officers and hear about the session. We also talk about a donation that has been helping Betikama students in the Solomon Islands with storage solutions and maybe even preventing back pain.00:00 Opening and Headlines00:30 NNZC Appoints New Leaders 03:51 Australian School's Generous Donation04:45 Closing Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Jarrod StackelrothSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
9/19/24 • 05:17
This week, we hear from leaders on how the SPD is investing in them and how the Church is committed to developing diverse and effective leaders. Also: ADRA Fiji was recognised for advancing gender equality; the first Adventist University recently celebrated 150 years; and meat consumption trends are shifting in Australia.00:00 Opening and headlines00:26 Celebrating 150 Years of Andrews University01:10 Australians Cutting Back on Meat Consumption01:50 ADRA Fiji's Recognition for Gender Equality02:41 South Pacific Division Leadership Retreat05:11 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
9/11/24 • 05:43
Adventists across the South Pacific took a stand against violence in August. In this episode we hear about enditnow initiatives in Fiji, Australia and PNG. We also explore the main factors that contributed to Avondale University being ranked #1 in Australia for full-time employment post-graduation. 00:00 Opening and Headlines00:27 Free Medical Services in the Philippines01:17 Empowering Youth in Honduras02:08 Adventists Unite Against Abuse04:33 Avondale #1 for Full-Time Employment06:19 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
9/3/24 • 06:52
The South Pacific Division is calling for Bible donations to assist with the growing number of new believers in PNG. In this episode, SPD leader Dr Nick Kross explains what is happening and how you can help. | We also look into why four Adventist women recently advocated for an increase in Australian aid at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT. 00:00 Opening and Headlines00:35 ADRA's Relief Efforts in India01:34 Innovative Evangelism: Manga in Japan02:23 Bible Donations for PNG04:03 Adventist Women Advocate for Aid Increase07:19 ClosingSPD bank details for financial contributions:Westpac BankAccount name: SDA Church SPDBSB: 032 000Account: 343 579Reference: 21AD003For more information about Micah Australia’s campaign, visit https://saferworld.org.au/.Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
8/28/24 • 07:52
The SPD has appointed Dr Elisapesi Manson as the new education director. In this episode we learn about her background in Adventist education and her vision in terms of Adventist ethos and academic excellence. | We also hear the highlights of #weRtheCHURCH. The program united church members across the South Pacific and beyond to celebrate God's goodness. 00:00 Opening and Headlines00:27 Fire at Spencerville Adventist Church01:30 Adventist Chaplains at the Olympics02:27 #weRtheCHURCH Program Highlights04:23 Meet the New SPD Education Director07:48 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Olivia FairfaxSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
8/14/24 • 08:19
Avondale University’s vocal ensemble The Promise won two golds “Olympics of choral music”. We hear from artistic director Dr Aleta King. | We also talk about an Adventist Accessibility Scholarship which is empowering outreach to the most unreached people group in the world. 0:00 This Week’s Headlines 00:30 Maranatha Volunteers Renovate School in Kenya01:25 Adventist Volunteer Group Honoured in Dubai02:28 Avondale University Wins Gold at World Choir Games05:11 Empowering Outreach Through Accessibility Scholarship08:54 Closing and How to Stay UpdatedHosts: Juliana Muniz and Olivia FairfaxSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
8/1/24 • 09:25
This week we talk about PAU's branding facelift. | And a digital strategy conference held by the General Conference in Thailand equipped attendees for mission and inspired collaboration. 00:00 This Week's Headlines00:32 Security Officer Honored in Oregon01:25 100th Anniversary of the Adventist Church in Iraq02:20 Pacific Adventist University Rebranding03:40 Digital Strategy Conference Equips Attendees for Mission06:51 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Olivia FairfaxSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
7/25/24 • 07:22
This week we talk about Pacific Adventist University's 40th-anniversary celebrations and hear what the PNG Prime Minister said about the university. | Church members can help shape the future of Adventist Record by answering the magazine's reader survey. | Avondale’s council has appointed a new vice-chancellor and president for the university. ➡️ Complete the Record Reader Survey. 00:00 This week's Headlines00:32 150 Years of Adventist Mission in Europe01:04 ADRA Responds to Hurricane Beryl01:45 The Goat Project in Vietnam02:30 Adventist Record Reader Survey03:39 Meet Avondale's New Vice-Chancellor04:52 Pacific Adventist University turns 4007:24 ClosingHosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
7/17/24 • 07:57
More than 200 people committed to using their tools to starting digital ministry at this years Digital Discipleship Conference in New Zealand. The event was described by world Church communications leader Pastor Sam Neves as "an antidote to procrastination". | For the first time, the Vanuatu National Football team worshipped at a Seventh-Day Adventist church. | And a partnership between two schools is benefiting students through cultural exchange. Hosts: Juliana Muniz and Danelle StothersSubmit news to: news@record.net.auFind more stories on our websiteGet the Adventist news delivered to your inbox every week with Record eNews
7/9/24 • 09:30
