unScripted Ep. 3 with Shawn Boonstra & Justin Kim

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Drop your thoughts below—what questions do you have about faith and science? In this episode of unScripted from Adventist Review, hosts Justin Kim and associate editor Shawn Boonstra dive deep into faith, science, and the real-world issues facing Seventh-day Adventists today. Shawn shares his powerful conversion story—from a "recovering heathen" raised in a Dutch Calvinist home to becoming speaker/director for It Is Written and Voice of Prophecy—plus honest insights on public speaking anxiety, ministry life, and his latest article "Does Love Make You Weak?" (perfect for Valentine's month reflections on godly, self-sacrificing love vs. worldly views). The main discussion explores the featured Adventist Review article by Suzanne Phillips: "Should Creationists Be Afraid of Science?" They unpack why faith and science aren't enemies, how the scientific method originated from belief in an orderly Creator, historical myths (like the flat-earth church claim), and why creationists can embrace data patiently while trusting Scripture. They also tackle a big Bible question from the Biblical Research Institute: "Why didn't God destroy Satan immediately?"—highlighting love, freedom, the great controversy, and God's patient plan to resolve sin forever without removing free choice. Real talk, no scripts, straight from the heart of the SDA Church. Scan the QR code in the video for more articles, WhatsApp updates (English, Spanish, Swahili), and social media content from AdventistReview.org. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on current events, theology, and what's happening in the Adventist world. #SeventhDayAdventist #CreationVsEvolution #AdventistReview #FaithAndScience #GreatControversy Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Episode Tease 1:00 Shawn Boonstra's Background & Conversion Story 3:12 From Baptism to Ministry & Media Work 5:04 Public Speaking Anxiety & Preparation 6:04 Valentine's Month & "Does Love Make You Weak?" Article 7:17 Philosophical Views on Love (Bacon, Plato, etc.) 9:39 God's Universe as a Setting for Relationships 10:55 Godly Love vs. Emotionalism & Marriage Insights 12:40 The Trinity & Relationship as Core to Reality 14:17 Adventist Review Content Spotlight 15:00 Geoscience Research Institute (GRI) & Creation Science Updates 16:15 "Should Creationists Be Afraid of Science?" by Suzanne Phillips 17:08 Historical Myths About Church & Science (Flat Earth, Conflict Thesis) 20:47 Patience with Data & Dealing Honestly with Evidence 23:07 Biblical Research Institute (BRI): Why Didn't God Destroy Satan Immediately? 24:12 Love Requires Freedom & The Great Controversy 26:15 God's Efficiency Through Time & Proving Character 28:01 QR Code & Adventist Review Resources (Articles, Social, WhatsApp) 28:54 Outro & Teaser for Upcoming Content