For the first time on Mormon Stories Podcast, we’re diving into the world of Seventh-day Adventism. John sits down with Melissa Spiers, a former Seventh-day Adventist, to explore the history, beliefs, culture, and practices of the SDA Church—and to compare them with Mormonism along the way.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Melissa gives an overview of Seventh-day Adventist origins, theology, lifestyle standards, and church culture, while John and Melissa discuss some of the surprising similarities and key differences between the SDA and LDS traditions.

Then later this week in Part 2, Melissa shares her personal story of growing up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, her experiences within the faith, and the reasons she ultimately chose to leave.

If this topic interests you, be sure to check out Melissa’s book, “Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows.”

You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Disobedience-Secrets-Biggest-Church/dp/1957687738

Thumbnail Credits: Main images provided by Melissa Duge Spiers and John Dehlin; Background image from iStock images