Summary:
In this episode, Matthew talks about how Joshua V. Himes helped turn William Miller's message into a movement.

Versions:
2.0 - Completely new episode (October 2025)

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.

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Summary:
In this episode, Matthew talks about how William Miller studied the Bible and came to the conclusion that Jesus was going to return "about 1843," as well as how Miller made the first steps in spreading that message throughout the 1830s.

Versions:
1.0 - Originally released: November 22, 2014
2.0 - Rewrite (July 2025)

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio.

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Summary: To celebrate 100 episodes of the Adventist History Podcast, Matthew talks to a half-dozen Adventist historians about the future of Adventist history. Featuring: Greg Howell (0:00-00:32); Kevin Burton (00:32-1:00); George R. Knight (01:00-1:42); Douglas Morgan (1:42-2:15); Michael Campbell (2:15-3:00); Jeffrey Rosario (3:00-3:43). Yeah, it's a long episode. Believe it or not, we edited these interviews down. If you want to hear a little more from each guest, become a patron (link below)

Some Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Lewis Sheafe (Doug Morgan)

Adventism and the American Republic (Doug Morgan)

Change Agents (Doug Morgan)

Ellen Harmon White: American Prophet (Terrie Aamodt, Gary Land, eds.)

1919: The Untold Story of Adventism's Struggle with Fundamentalism (Michael Campbell)

Contours of European Adventism (Stefan Höschele, Chigemezi N Wogu, eds.)

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history.

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Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/
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• The Ellen White Podcast (with Dr. Michael Campbell)

In this episode, we talk about other episodes.

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history.

Links:
Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/
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Check Out Our Other Podcasts::

• Adventist Pilgrimage (with Dr. Greg Howell and Dr. Jim Wibberding)
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• The Ellen White Podcast (with Dr. Michael Campbell)

In this episode - the end of season 1 - we say "goodbye" to Ellen White and prepare to face an uncertain future. How will the Seventh-day Adventist church survive without its spiritual mother?

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history.

Links:
Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/
Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast/

Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistory

Check Out Our Other Podcasts::

• Adventist Pilgrimage (with Dr. Greg Howell and Dr. Jim Wibberding)
• Adventist History Extra (Available to our Patrons)
• The Ellen White Podcast (with Dr. Michael Campbell)

In this episode, we talk about the 1913 General Conference session, take a trip down memory lane, and A.G. Daniells' super-mega-cool Pacific Tour at the beginning of World War I. Then we conclude with Turkey. Not the food.

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history.

Links:
Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/
Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast/

Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistory

Check Out Our Other Podcasts::

• Adventist Pilgrimage (with Dr. Greg Howell and Dr. Jim Wibberding)
• Adventist History Extra (Available to our Patrons)
• The Ellen White Podcast (with Dr. Michael Campbell)

In this episode, we talk about William Warren Prescott and his efforts to be both a smart and loyal Seventh-day Adventist. We'll discuss the revision of Ellen White's The Great Controversy and, of course, the less great controversy over "the daily."

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history.

Links:
Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/
Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast/

Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistory

Check Out Our Other Podcasts::

• Adventist Pilgrimage (with Dr. Greg Howell and Dr. Jim Wibberding)
• Adventist History Extra (Available to our Patrons)
• The Ellen White Podcast (with Dr. Michael Campbell)

In this episode, we talk about the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and Ellen White's great passion for cities. We might as well talk about those meal-by-mail kits, too. You'll see.

The What:
The Adventist History Podcast is a monthly podcast telling a story of the Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted by Matthew J. Lucio. It is a part of the Adventist History Project, whose mission is to provide people with a working knowledge of Adventist history.

Links:
Web: http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/
Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdventistHistoryPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventisthistorypodcast/

Watch: http://youtube.com/c/adventisthistory

Check Out Our Other Podcasts::

• Adventist Pilgrimage (with Dr. Greg Howell and Dr. Jim Wibberding)
• Adventist History Extra (Available to our Patrons)
• The Ellen White Podcast (with Dr. Michael Campbell)