adventist pilot podcast by David Macomber

Last Updated: April 28, 2026
The Adventist Pilot Podcast brings together Aviation professionals with an SDA worldview to discuss how our beliefs and values fit within the broader aviation culture.
PUC's Adventist Aviation History Museum - Part 2
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The podcast is getting a new teammate!  We're joining forces with the Aviation program at Pacific Union College to talk all things Adventist Aviation history.  Today we get into the weeds a little bit about why Adventist mission aviation programs have lulled in recent history, as well as discussing how best to approach accident conversations.  We hope it helps.

PUC's Adventist Aviation History Museum
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The podcast is getting a new teammate!  We're joining forces with the Aviation program at Pacific Union College to talk all things Adventist Aviation history.  Today is a simple introduction to the multitude of stories from our past that we plan to delve into in the future.

The most iconic Adventist from World War II isn’t who you think
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Faith in Action - Kevin Ferreira
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What does it look like to let God do your job hunting for you?  Kevin Ferreira shares an incredible story of God's leading in his life.

Summer Wrap-up and greater focus
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Elevate is an annual gathering of SDA mission aviation organizations from around the world.  I attended this year for the first time, and came away with some takeaways I wasn't expecting...

Stewardship 2 - More Than Enough
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What does it look like in a practical, day-to-day setting to be a mission pilot overseas?  Today I talk with DJ Knott, co-founder of Gospel Mission Aviation in Bolivia, about his experience walking with God in faith through his time in overseas mission work.

Stewardship 1 - Worthy of Greater Responsibility (Updated)
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Are we looking to grow and have more responsibility for God?  Do we want to make a greater impact, or have more influence for good?  Jesus unpacks for us exactly what qualities He is looking for in us, so that He can trust us with those heavenly riches.

Spiritual Lessons - Survivorship Bias and why people are leaving the church
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What does a plot of bullet holes on aircraft during WWII have to do with the question of why people are leaving the church?  Find out today.

Spiritual Lessons - The Power of Choice
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Industry Overview Part 10 - Protecting our Freedom
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What does it look like to serve as an Adventist in the largest naval force in the world?  Today we chat with Lt. Commander Alex Rapp to find out. 

Spiritual Lessons - Dealing with Warnings
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Getting a warning from the airplane when you're flying can get your attention.  But what are we supposed to do when we get that warning?

Industry Overview Part 9 - God Working Tragedy for Good
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What is it like to serve as a mission pilot overseas?  And how can God take a tragedy and work to bring good out of it?  Find out today as we talk with Dwayne Harris of the Philippine Adventist Medical Aviation Services (PAMAS).

Industry Overview Part 8 - Leading through the Fire
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What does it take to be ready at a moment's notice to combat deadly wildfires across the US?  And what is involved in managing a Large Tanker aerial firefighting company?  Find out today as we talk to Dan Snyder, formerly with Neptune Aviation.

Spiritual Lessons - Readiness
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How do you stay ready for Christ's return without falling into sensationalism?  I float an idea on this episode.

BONUS EPISODE: Medevac Part 2
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This episode gets into the most dramatic and shocking stories that we didn't get to in Part 1 last week.

Industry Overview Part 7 - Big Impacts through the Everyday
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Does flying air ambulance give pilots a rush of adrenaline?  What are the behind-the-scenes dynamics of flying for medevac companies?  Find out in this episode.

Industry Overview Part 6 - Flying for Corporate America
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What is it like to fly for a corporate company?  And can we have a positive impact on the people running those large institutions?  Find out in this episode.

Spiritual Lessons - Risk Management
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Working in aviation, we have to learn how to effectively operate in an environment that is trying to kill us.  Today we dig a little bit in to how learning to manage this risk teaches us more about God.

Industry Overview Part 5 - Flying for the Big Leagues
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What is it like to fly for the major airlines in the US?  Can you get a job that is Sabbath-friendly?  Today is an intro to a much bigger conversation about flying for the airlines.

Industry Overview Part 4 - Supporting Rural Communities
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Join us as we talk about the crazy things that can happen when you're flying cargo to rural communities.

Industry Overview Part 3 - Sharing Christ as a CFI
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Join us as we talk about what it's like to train students as a Certified Flight Instructor, and how we can use that time to uplift others and show Christ in our work.

Industry Overview Part 2 - Earning your Wings
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Join us as we talk about what it's like to go through flight training in different training environments.

Industry Overview Part 1 - Flight Training
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What is the process to go from zero to employable as a pilot?  Joining us today to talk about the initial pilot certification process is Darryl Penney, professor of Aviation at Walla Walla University.

Introducing: The Adventist Pilot Podcast
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