ANN Profiles
ANN Profiles is hosted by Alyssa Truman, an assistant director of the Communication Department of the Adventist World Church. This inspirational series features the life journeys of over 150 members of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ Leadership Council. In this series, guests share their life stories, highlighting the milestones and challenges they have experienced along the way. Heartwarming and educational—ANN Profiles seeks to mentor the church’s future leaders while inspiring every listener of today.
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January 15, 2025 • 70 mins
Join ANN Profiles as Lisa Beardsley-Hardy, director of Education for the General Conference, shares her remarkable journey. Born in England due to her parents' unique paths in faith, Lisa traversed a fascinating career from her multicultural heritage to leading educational initiatives worldwide. Discover how her experiences shaped her into a key figure in global Adventist education, from her academic pursuits to her profound impact...
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December 18, 2024 • 69 mins
Discover the remarkable journey of Michael Kruger, the President of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), who transitioned from a successful business owner to a pivotal role in a leading humanitarian organization. In this insightful episode, Michael shares his profound experiences of faith, the challenges of adapting to new roles, and how a simple yet powerful prayer radically changed his life and work. His story is n...
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November 13, 2024 • 75 mins
Join us as host Alyssa Truman delves into the inspiring journey of Kleyton Feitosa, the Global Mission Centers Director.
From a childhood dream sparked by mission stories to confronting life's unexpected turns, including battling cancer and adapting to a significant life change, Kleyton's story is a testament to faith, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of one's calling. Discover how despite challenges, Kleyton's mission work t...
From a childhood dream sparked by mission stories to confronting life's unexpected turns, including battling cancer and adapting to a significant life change, Kleyton's story is a testament to faith, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of one's calling. Discover how despite challenges, Kleyton's mission work t...
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October 9, 2024 • 71 mins
This episode features Elder Billy Biaggi, who discusses his unique path from Argentina to the global stage and emphasizes the critical role of digital media in spreading the gospel. With a heartfelt dedication to reaching every individual, Elder Biaggi's insights inspire us to look beyond traditional methods and embrace technology in our mission.
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September 11, 2024 • 64 mins
Dive into the captivating journey of Elias Brasil de Souza, Director of the Biblical Research Institute, from his early beginnings in a devout family to leading biblical research and education, discover how dedication to scripture and service shapes the identity and mission of the Church. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of upholding Adventist beliefs in a changing world.
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August 14, 2024 • 62 mins
Join us for a profound journey with Williams Costa Jr. as he shares his remarkable story of faith, music, and unwavering dedication to God's mission.
From his early days in Brazil to his influential role in the global Seventh-day Adventist Church, discover how God's guiding hand has led him through challenges and victories alike.
From his early days in Brazil to his influential role in the global Seventh-day Adventist Church, discover how God's guiding hand has led him through challenges and victories alike.
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July 10, 2024 • 71 mins
Join us as we unravel the inspiring story of Magdiel Pérez Schulz, discussing the milestones, challenges, and profound moments of faith that have defined his journey of leadership and service. Tune in to be inspired by a life dedicated to spiritual growth and community.
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June 5, 2024 • 64 mins
Discover the journey of George Egwakhe, Associate Treasurer of the General Conference, from a humble Nigerian village to his trajectory in the Adventist Church in this episode of ANN Profiles with Alyssa Truman.
Episode highlights:
Episode highlights:
- Nigerian roots
- His parents' beliefs
- The encounter with Christianity
- The first time in an Adventist Church
- Opportunities and challenges in pursuing education
- Expe...
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May 8, 2024 • 67 mins
In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Merlin Burt, director of the Ellen G. White Estate. Merlin shares his journey within the Adventist faith and emphasizes the significance of Ellen White's writings in his experiences.
Episodes highlights:
Episodes highlights:
- Challenges faced and overcome in his spiritual journey.
- Professional contributions within the Adventist Church.
- The importance of in-depth Bible study.
- The impact of Ellen Wh...
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April 10, 2024 • 72 mins
In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Hensley Moorooven, the Undersecretary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, about his life journey and ministry. From his childhood in Mauritius to his current position in the leadership of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hensley shares how faith, humility, and dedication to mission have shaped his life and career.
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Episode highlights:
- The initial call to ministry and the...
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March 6, 2024 • 67 mins
In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman and Gregory Whitsett, Adventist Mission planning director, converse about the path of spiritual growth and mission work. Whitsett shares his experiences, from his early years to his missionary work in Laos and Thailand, and his current role in guiding global mission initiatives. This episode offers insight into the challenges and joys of being a missionary and how faith plays an import...
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February 14, 2024 • 83 mins
In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman and Ted Wilson, President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, discuss the importance of faith, family legacy, and the challenges faced in church leadership.
Episode highlights:
Episode highlights:
- Ted Wilson's personal story, including his childhood in Cairo, Egypt.
- The impact of his family's missionary work.
- His family’s heritage in the Adventist faith.
- His journey in ministry.
- The challe...
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January 17, 2024 • 69 mins
In this episode of ANN Profiles, the original host of this podcast and assistant director of communication for the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists, Alyssa Truman, takes on the role of the interviewee and engages in a conversation with Sam Neves about her unique journey from learning and creativity during her childhood to leading major communication initiatives for the Adventist World Church.
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December 27, 2023 • 71 mins
ANN Profiles host Alyssa Truman is joined by Gerson Santos, associate secretary of the Adventist Church. Santos shares his life story and spiritual journey growing up in the Church, being baptized at 10, and having a personal encounter with Jesus at 16.
Listen to his philosophy of mission-focused pastoral ministry and his passion for disciple-making.
Also, in this episode: humor and insight into Adventist leadership, reflections on...
Listen to his philosophy of mission-focused pastoral ministry and his passion for disciple-making.
Also, in this episode: humor and insight into Adventist leadership, reflections on...
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December 20, 2023 • 69 mins
In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Karen Porter, associate secretary of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists. Episode highlights:
This episode is for aspiring missionaries, church leaders, and anyone looking to learn about how t...
- Overcoming Challenges Abroad
- Journeying from Sri Lanka to Russia
- Family Sacrifices for Missionary Life
- Building Missionary Support Systems
- Responding to God’s Call
This episode is for aspiring missionaries, church leaders, and anyone looking to learn about how t...
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December 13, 2023 • 72 mins
Erton Köhler, a prominent leader in the Adventist Church, shares his perspectives on effective leadership, the importance of mission, and the art of disciple-making. Köhler shares his life story with ANN Profiles host Alyssa Truman, recounting his challenges, triumphs, and valuable lessons on maintaining church identity while actively participating in the community. His discussion on the church’s unity and the balance between tradi...
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December 6, 2023 • 66 mins
On this episode of ANN PROFILES, host Alyssa Truman delves into the captivating life story of Adventist leader, Jeffrey Brown. From his early days in Birmingham, England, to his remarkable journey through various leadership roles within the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Episode highlights:
Episode highlights:
- Leadership roles in the Church
- Brown’s editorial contributions
- Cultural reflections and challenges
- Outreach and global ministries
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November 29, 2023 • 68 mins
ANN Profiles host, Alyssa Truman, interviews Geoffrey Mbwana, a general vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Geoffrey shares his personal journey, including his upbringing in Tanzania and his transition from teaching to church administration.
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Episode highlights:
- Mbwana talks about the challenges and joys of various leadership roles.
- The importance of servant leadership, humility, and allowing God t...
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November 22, 2023 • 62 mins
Lori Williams joins ANN Profiles host Alyssa Truman to share her life story. Lori is the director of Human Resources for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and was born and raised in and around Hagerstown, Maryland.
Episode highlights:
Episode highlights:
- Adventist education
- The difference between boarding academies and day academies
- The journey to the workforce
- Difficult decisions and emotional challenges while working in Human Resourc...
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November 15, 2023 • 67 mins
This week’s guest on ANN Profiles with Alyssa Truman is Vyacheslav Demyan, newly-appointed president of Hope Channel International. In this episode, Vyacheslav shares his life story, recounting his experience of growing up as a devout Christian in the Soviet Union, where his first Bible was confiscated by a KGB officer when he was just 8 years old, then losing his faith completely as a teen.
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- Ministering thro...
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