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Dr. David Trim talks about evangelistic firsts in Latin America, including the first ordained minister in Uruguay, the organization of the first Adventist church in El Salvador, and the opening of Adventist World Radio's Latin American headquarters in 1986.

"This Week in Adventist History" (January 9, 2015)

"This Week in Adventist History" (January 16, 2015)

Church historian David Trim speaks on one of the earliest Adventist churches in New Jersey, the life of Arthur White, and the opening of the Health and Temperance Missionary School.

"This Week in Adventist History" (January 23, 2015)

Dr. David Trim discusses the founding of Longburn Adventist College and the SDA Theological Seminary, as well as the life of Leona Running.

"This Week in Adventist History" (January 30, 2015)

Dr. David Trim covers the history of Adventist vegetarian restaurants, the first Adventist church in the Philippines, and the opening of Montemorelos Hospital.

"This Week in Adventist History" (February 6, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker highlights the ministry of two Finnish women evangelists, Elsa Luukkanen and Aino Lehtuoto.

"This Week in Adventist History" (February 13, 2015)

Dr. David Trim discusses the first Adventist baptism in China and the life of Louis Passebois.

"This Week in Adventist History" (February 20, 2015)

Dr. David Trim covers the founding of the Angola Publishing House, Porter Adventist Hospital, and the fires of Battle Creek Sanitarium and Graysville Academy.

"This Week in Adventist History" (February 26, 2015)

Archivist David Trim discusses the origin of the Nevata-Utah Conference and the life Johann F. Hinter.

"The Week in Adventist History" (March 6, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker highlights the lives of J.L. Shuler, Anna Knight, Hannah More, and Henry De Fluiter.

"This Week in Adventist History" (March 13, 2015)

Dr. David Trim discusses the founding of Sao Paulo Adventist Hospital, the Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital, and the life of Tepa Tshering Tamsang, the first Nepalese-speaking Adventist.

"This Week in Adventist History" (March 20, 2015)

"This Week in Adventist History" (March 27, 2015)

David Trim discusses the life of C.E.F. Thompson as well as the 1903 General Conference Session.

"This Week in Adventist History" (April 4, 2015)

Archivist David Trim discusses the history of Samyook University, the first baptism in Southern India, the opening of Antillean Adventist Hospital, and the start of Adventism in the Napa Valley.

"This Week in Adventist History" (March 10, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker discusses the early Adventist efforts among the Maroons of Jamaica, and the life of D.E. Rebok.

"This Week in Adventist History" (April 17, 2015)

Dr. David Trim highlights the opening of the Davis Memorial Hospital, the life of Joseph H. Waggoner, and the 1980 General Conference Session.

"This Week in Adventist History" (April 24, 2015)

Dr. David Trim covers the 1848 Sabbath Conferences, White Memorial Hospital, and an early Adventist baptism in Venezuela.

"This Week in Adventist History" (May 3, 2015)

Dr. David Trim highlights the start of Avondale College and the missionary career of Erik Pilquist, the first missionary to Mandarin-speaking peoples.

"This Week in Adventist History" (May 8, 2015)

Dr. David Trim highlights the start of Adventist evangelism in West Africa, and the life of Gentry and Bertha Lowry.

"This Week in Adventist History" (May 15, 2015)

"This Week in Adventist History" (May 22, 2015)

Archivist David Trim highlights the 3rd, 5th and 6th General Conference sessions.

"This Week in Adventist History" (May 29, 2015)

Dr. David Trim discusses the organization of the Central European Conference and the life of Gordon Hyde.

"This Week in Adventist History" (June 5, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker highlights the eight General Conference sessions that occurred this week in Adventist history.

"This Week in Adventist History" (June 12, 2015)

Archivist David Trim speaks on the founding of the St. Helena Sanitarium, the first Adventist church in Brazil, and a pivotal baptism in California.

"This Week in Adventist History" (June 19, 2015)

Archivist David Trim reviews the formation of the Vermont Conference, the 50th General Conference Session, the first SDA church in Ecuador, and the first Inuit converts.

"This Week in Adventist History" (July 7, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker speaks on a tragedy at the World Headquarters, as well as the triumph of the first Adventist World Youth Congress

"This Week in Adventist History" (July 31, 2015)

"This Week in Adventist History" (August 7, 2015)

Church historian David Trim discusses the disagreement among German Adventists about military service in the World War I era, and the missionary career of John Lewis and Esther Brown.

"This Week in Adventist History" (August 14, 2015)

Church historian Dr.

"This Week in Adventist History" (August 21, 2015)

"This Week in Adventist History" (August 28, 2015)

Dr. David Trim discusses the beginnings of Andrews University, Atoifi Adventist Hospital, and the size of the crowds that listened to Ellen G. White in Groveland, Massachusetts.

This Week in Adventist History (September 4, 2015)

Dr. David Trim discusses the beginnings of mission efforts in England, Tonga, and Uruguay.

This Week in Adventist History (September 11, 2015)

This Week in Adventist History (September 18, 2015)

This Week in Adventist History (September 25, 2015)

Dr. David Trim talks about the beginnings of Malamulo Hospital, Hinsdale Hospital, and the medical work of the Russells in Korea.

This Week in Adventist History (October 2, 2015)

Dr. David Trim speaks about the formation of the Illinois and Wisconsin Conference, the first baptism in Malawi, and the founding of the Adventist University Institute of Venezuela.

This Week in Adventist History (October 9, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker talks about early baptisms in Guyana and Nicaragua, the first tent meetings in Paramaribo, Suriname, and the first Japanese convert.

This Week in Adventist History (October 16, 2015)

This Week in Adventist History (October 23, 2015)

This Week in Adventist History (October 30, 2015)

Dr. David Trim talks about the life and ministry of R. R. Figuhr, the first church in Rio de Janeiro, and the beginning of the Sanitarium Health Food Company.

This Week in Adventist History (November 6, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker talks about George Vandeman, the founder of It Is Written; Wolcott Littlejohn, pastor of Battle Creek Church and president of Battle Creek College; and Henry S.

This Week in Adventist History (November 13, 2015)

This Week in Adventist History (November 20, 2015)

Dr. Benjamin Baker speaks about a 1926 revival in the interior of the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana).

This Week in Adventist History (November 27, 2015)

Listen to Dr. David Trim tell the stories of Floyd G. Ashbaugh and Maud Sisley Boyd, two pioneer Adventist missionaries who began their work at early ages.

This Week in Adventist History (December 4, 2015)

Dr. David Trim talks about the opening of Washington Training College (now Washington Adventist University) and the work of the Getzlaffs in Japan.

This Week in Adventist History (December 11, 2015)

Dr. David Trim talks about Ellen White's arrival in Australia and about the organization of the Dakota Conference.

This Week In Adventist History (December 18, 2015)

Dr. David Trim talks about H. A. Hansen and the organization of the Ceylon Mission as well as the organization of the Missions Division in 1943.

This Week In Adventist History (December 25, 2015)

Dr. David Trim presents this special Christmas episode of This Week in Adventist History, speaking about how Christmas was marked throughout Adventist history.