Anabaptist Perspectives

What is the importance of knowing Hebrew? Why would one go to Cambridge to study language? Vince Beiler explains how understanding the original languages of the Bible helps us to understand it better.“So much [of] what you see in the Hebrew Bible is an open ended discussion, an invitation to think about something on a much deeper level.”Buy: “Genesis: The Story We Haven’t Heard” https://amzn.to/3vpNddT This is the 130th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Does being human require tradition? What are examples of tradition in Scripture? Kyle Stoltzfus explains the necessity of tradition in Christianity.“This is about benefiting from, appreciating, and participating in a cultural legacy larger than oneself. The central burden is that we are recipients of spiritual and moral wealth. We can respond in a variety of ways to this: indulgently, critically, or constructively.”This is the second part of a three-part series with Kyle. Consider listening to episode 127 if you have not already.Kyle is a frequent guest on our Patron exclusive podcast: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives/posts?filters[tag]=Kyle%20StoltzfusBecome a Patron with a monthly contribution of any amount and gain instant access to over 20 episodes of Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything as well as other bonus content. New content released every two weeks. https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesThis is the 129th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Daniel felt God’s call to serve in China. While planting churches in China, he started applying parts of the Bible that are frequently associated with Anabaptism. Listen to Daniel’s encouraging journey of being sold out to Christ and his work.In an upcoming episode Daniel shares more stories of the Chinese church.Buy David Bercot’s books: https://scrollpublishing.com/products-category/books-by-david-bercot/ Kingdoms in Conflict: https://amzn.to/3hlS8rS Once Saved, Always Saved?: https://amzn.to/3tHmJmq Listen to Patrick Matthews’ Story: https://youtu.be/4d_lRaJ8Kqw In a bonus clip on Patreon.com, Daniel tells why he is so excited about David Bercot's commentary on Matthew 1-13. https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=DanielBecome a Patron with a monthly contribution of any amount and gain instant access to over 20 episodes of Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything as well as other bonus content. New content released every two weeks. https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesThis is the 128th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

We all have a cultural heritage. How does it affect us? What are right ways to view our heritage? Kyle Stoltzfus wants us to recognize traditions that are helpful and essential in Christian living.“When we build with heritage, we recognize tools that we have been handed. We learn to exercise ourselves and apply ourselves to the tools that we actually have in our hands.”In future episodes, Kyle will expand on understanding our heritage and legacy.Kyle is a frequent guest on our Patron exclusive podcast: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives/posts?filters[tag]=Kyle%20StoltzfusBecome a Patron with a monthly contribution of any amount and gain instant access to over 20 episodes of Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything as well as other bonus content. New content released every two weeks. https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesThis is the 127th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What church culture nurtures Christian growth? How do we integrate newcomers into church? Ernest Eby is passionate about church and outreach. Diversity and equality are necessary for flourishing in Christian maturity. Earnest describes three church cultures which either encourage or discourage the maturing of members. “[Christian Growth is] growing in knowledge of the Scriptures, growing in wisdom, growing in holiness, growing in love, and growing more useful and usable in the Kingdom of God.”This is the 126th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Josh Good’s episode on voting provoked a lot of discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYooZM6TDlc One listener charged that using the word “President” to describe Jesus is a severe demotion of his kingly status. Kyle Stoltzfus, Marlin Sommers, and Reagan Schrock evaluated the charge on an episode of our patron only podcast, which was released back in January on Patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives. Now we are happy to share this episode on our main channel as well. You can access all 20 back episodes of the Patreon exclusive podcast, as well as future releases and other bonus materials when you support us with a monthly contribution of any amount at Patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives

What are benefits of having intellectual pursuits? What are some of the challenges that come along with focusing on the intellect? Michael Hochstetler talks about the process he went through trying to balance attentiveness to the intellect, emotions, and spirit. He encourages those with intellectual interests to reach out and to show interest in those with less intellectual interests. “Do I want people to say [about me], ‘That guy was really smart’ or do I want people to say, ‘He loved God. He loved people.” Michael is a counselor at Life Ministries in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Visit their website: http://life-ministries.com/ This is the 125th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How is Christianity distinct from world religions? What does Anabaptism add to Christendom? Stephen Russell discusses two ways that Christianity is different than world religions: entry by choice and separation from governments. He considers how the early church, early Anabaptists, and the church today view these topics. Stephen also discusses the importance of Christian community. This is the 124th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.You can become a Patron with a monthly contribution of any amount. Gain instant access to 20 episodes of Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything as well as other bonus content. New content released every two weeks. https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How can we study the Bible with those who do not have a Christian background? Which parts of the scriptures do these people find the hardest to understand? Ernest Eby, from State College Pennsylvania, shares his experience helping others understand the Bible. "If people can tell that you care, they are going to be more open to Bible studies and they are going to be more likely to become part of the church. If people sense that you view them as a project, and all you want to do is convert them, they will quickly lose interest."This is the 123rd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How does studying science challenge a Christian’s faith? In what ways do conservative Anabaptists tend to view science wrongly? In this episode, John Mark Kuhns discusses how higher education and the study of science affected his faith in God. John Mark encourages us to correctly understand how science works to find truth. This episode is the second part of an interview with John Mark.This is the 122nd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How should Christians view secular science? In what ways does properly understanding nature affect the way we live? John Mark Kuhns, a teacher at Faith Builders Christian School, has a record of pursuing the sciences. In this episode, he discusses how Christians should view and be involved in science. John Mark specifically discusses evolution and creation care. This is part one of a two-part series. This is the 121st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Why are the early church beliefs important today? How can studying early church writings help to clarify scripture for us? In this episode, David Bercot shares the most important lessons that he has learned through studying church history. David encourages us to not view the early church writings as scripture, but as insight into how the authors understood scripture.Visit Scroll Publishing: https://scrollpublishing.com/Buy “Will The Real Heretics Please Stand Up”: https://bit.ly/3d1o7KdSee raw footage and a bonus clip with David Bercot on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?filters[tag]=David%20BercotThis is the 120th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Joel Martin shares his story in this episode about deciding to stay Anabaptist. As a youth, Joel was discontented with the level of spiritual life that he saw in Anabaptist churches and planned to leave. Before he left though, a few events happened in his life that caused his perspective to change. Joel ends the episode by briefly sharing about the work that he is doing with All-Nations Bible Translation. Learn more about All-Nations Bible Translation: https://allnationsbt.org/ This is the 119th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How can an individual help to strengthen their church? How can we help people to begin to love their church? In this episode, Val shares his heart for the local church and gives practical direction for ways to be a blessing in one’s brotherhood. Val encourages Christians to view the church as the people that they will spend eternity with.Visit Kitchi Blessings Ministries: https://www.kitchiblessing.com/ Works Referenced:Being the Blessing: https://kitchiblessing.com/being-the-blessing/ I Will Build my Church: https://kitchiblessing.com/i-will-build-my-church/ The Anabaptist view of the Church: https://amzn.to/305qWDT Church Membership: https://amzn.to/380jJtm King Jesus Claims his Church: https://amzn.to/3uNit6o The Safest Place on Earth: https://amzn.to/3q9rHqd Uniting Church and Home: https://amzn.to/306dcsJ When the Church Was a Family: https://amzn.to/3uM1xxm Why Church Matters: https://amzn.to/3b6FpWL (Joshua Harris left Christianity around the time of this interview)Church Matters: https://amzn.to/381B8BL This is the 118th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

This episode is part two of an interview with Bryant Martin about hospitality. Here Bryant moves from describing the importance of hospitality to telling personal stories about how he has seen being hospitable work out. Bryant finishes the interview by quoting Rosaria Butterfield, “Radical, ordinary, and daily hospitality is a basic building block for vital Christian living. Start anywhere but do start.”Buy “The Gospel Comes with a House Key” at: https://amzn.to/3k0NfDORead Mark Glanville’s article about dining, https://bit.ly/3dnRKHC This is the 117th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What is the importance of hospitality for Christians? How can one show a spirit of hospitality beyond just inviting others into their house? Bryant Martin, owner of Sowers Harvest Café, shares about the example of hospitality that Jesus left for his disciples. Bryant quotes Mark Glanville saying, “We learn from Jesus fellowship meals that our tables should be places of radical welcome, especially for those who feel lonely and on the outside. This is the shape of the Kingdom of God!” The next episode we will release will be part two of this interview.Buy “The Gospel Comes with a House Key,” https://amzn.to/3k0NfDORead Mark Glanville’s article about dining, https://bit.ly/3dnRKHC This is the 116th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Who was Justin Martyr? What were convictions that he stood up for? David Bercot presents an overview of Justin Martyr’s life and writings in this episode. Justin was zealous for living a life that was sold out to Christ, yet he had a kind and generous heart.Read Justin’s “First Apology” https://bit.ly/3j2Mb1SRead Justin’s “Second Apology” https://bit.ly/39y9z4l or buy both Apologies: https://amzn.to/3aiF4hV Read Justin’s “Dialogue with Trypho” https://bit.ly/3aknHgM or buy https://amzn.to/3ta1IBN Read “The Didache” https://bit.ly/3pFDXQ0 Buy David’s “We Don’t Speak Great Things, We Live Them” https://bit.ly/2L35g7A This is the 115th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/See raw footage and a bonus clip with David Bercot on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?filters[tag]=David%20BercotMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What opportunities for ministry can be had by working in the fire service or EMS? How can one fight the negative influences that can be present in these companies? Here Merle Weaver shares about his ministry working in the Fivepointville Fire Company. Merle shows us how working in these emergency services can be a light to one’s community. He also encourages those involved in the service to maintain accountability with a close “buddy”.This is the 114th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

There are a lot of difficulties that our society is facing today. What do these reveal about our culture? How can we come out well on the other side of these difficulties? In this episode, Kyle Stoltzfus describes what he has observed through the COVID-19 and race crises that happened in 2020. Kyle discusses how to view, and interact with, greater society during this time.Buy “After Virtue”: https://amzn.to/3cfxwyU This is the 113th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Kyle has participated in various episodes of our Patreon exclusive podcast, Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything. Listen to them at: https://www.patreon.com/user?filters[tag]=Kyle%20Stoltzfus Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How does one properly discern between what is true and what is false? How can we engage in constructive conversations with those to whom we disagree? In this episode, Peter Goertzen discusses how to have discernment between what is truth and what is false. He describes different types of right and wrong facts. Peter encourages us to be sure we are allowing God to work in us as we interact with those who have different worldviews than we do.This is the 112th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Kyle has participated in various episodes of our Patreon exclusive podcast, Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything. Listen to them at: https://www.patreon.com/user?filters[tag]=Kyle%20Stoltzfus Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What can the humanities add to Anabaptism? How do we correctly respond to secular views within the humanities? In this episode, Josh Nisley discusses how the field of the humanities can help us to better understand the world. He encourages us to not too quickly dismiss what others believe, but to seek to understand, critically engage with, and present our own beliefs to them.Download, The Mind of The Maker: https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20140909or buy it at: https://amzn.to/3blKpXQ The Passionate Intellect: https://amzn.to/399pswK This is the 111th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/A bonus clip with Josh about his experience with Middle Eastern culture is available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?filters[tag]=Josh%20Nisley Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What is it like to live in Jerusalem? How does watching the Israel-Palestine relations firsthand affect one’s view? In this episode, Josh shares life lessons that he learned while living and working in Jerusalem. Josh encourages us to remember that the narrative behind the interactions of Israelis and Palestinians is complex. This is the 109th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

This episode is a sequel to the episode released last week, consider watching it first if you have not already. In today’s episode, Clyde Zimmerman shares stories from his experience overseas while helping with the SALT program described in the previous episode. He presents practical examples of the way that SALT helps communities, and tells stories of interactions where he has seen God’s hand at work. Clyde encourages us to share the gospel wherever we are at as intentionally as we expect those in mission work to do.This is the 108th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In this episode, Clyde Zimmerman describes the ways in which he was been involved in helping with community development across the globe. He recounts how he has been able to assist those in impoverished areas, and shares lessons he has learned as he has observed people from across the globe.Learn more about SALT: https://christianaidministries.org/program/salt-microfinance-solutions/ “King Jesus Claims His Church” by Finny Kuruvilla: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18470201 “Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13799973 This is the 107th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How does one’s relationship with a brother affect his relationship with Christ? How is the Anabaptist view of church different than the Roman Catholic and Protestant views? In this episode, Val Yoder describes his understanding of how Christ calls his Church to operate within local congregations. To help understand the Anabaptist view, he compares and contrasts it with the Roman Catholic and Protestant views.Find Val’s book: “I Will Build My Church”: https://tgsinternational.com/product/i-will-build-my-church Find “The Anabaptist View of the Church”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/742354 This is the 106th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Who is Tertullian? What can we learn from him today? In this episode David Bercot gives an introduction about Tertullian, an early church Father who gave many writings to the Church in the early 3rd century. Tertullian was austere in taking the practice of Christianity seriously. He discussed many practical issues that still apply to us today.Tertullian’s Apology: https://ccel.org/ccel/tertullian/apology/anf03.iv.iii.i.html History of the Christian Church: Volume 2: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/770153 Bercot’s Matthew Commentary: https://scrollpublishing.com/products/historic-faith-commentary-on-matthew-vol-1/ This is the 105th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Listen to our episodes on our podcast: https://www.soundcloud.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Lesbos, Greece is an island with multiple migrant camps on it. Randall Graber and his family work in Lesbos under a network of conservative Mennonite churches. In this episode, Randall tells about the work in Greece and shares how individuals can become involved. He also recounts one refugee’s story of migration and coming to Christ.This is the 104th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In the early 2000s, Val Yoder and his family felt called to be involved in the development of a training place for young people. Several years later they moved to Thailand in order to help start the Institute for Global Opportunities. In this episode, Val shares the story and vision behind starting IGo and explains what the value is in having a school set in a culture that is different from the students’ home culture.Institute for Global Opportunities: https://www.igoasia.org/ Personal Workers Training Camp: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cbclientassets/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2020/01/23171014/pwtc2020.pdfGlobal Tribes Outreach: https://globaltribesoutreach.com/ This is the 103rd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Anabaptists have often emphasized the character trait of gelassenheit. In this episode, Chester Weaver describes what “gelassenheit” is. Gelassenheit is a German word that has no simple translation into English but is often described as yieldedness. Having this character trait is essential to having a strong relationship with God and his church.This is the 102nd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What are things practiced today that reflect bad fundamentals? What is the interaction between fundamentalism and rules? This is the Q&A session from our live event on October 24, 2020. In this session, Chester Weaver, Matt Landis, and Marlin Sommers respond to questions that our audience asked in response to the first part of our live event (episode 101A). This is the second part of the 101st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What was the fundamentalist movement? Why was the fundamentalist-modernist controversy so defining for the 20th century? This episode is a recording of our live event from October 24, 2020. In this episode, Chester Weaver, Matt Landis, and Marlin Sommers dive into and clarify topics from Chester’s episodes early in 2020. The Q&A session will be released shortly.Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1196419 Understanding Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/82626 Vision, Doctrine, War: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2698806 The Fundamentals: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22010089 The Things Which Become Sound Doctrine: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51359945 Doctrines of the Bible:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4020448 This is the 101st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

At one point Joshua Good was very interested, and willing to be involved, in politics. Today though, he views the Christian’s involvement in politics as contrary to the calling of those who follow Christ. Listen to Joshua share his story of change in this episode.Find Joshua’s video “Anabaptist Vision; Kingdom Gospel; American Nationalism, Racism, Next Steps...” at: https://youtu.be/G-38bs32YJcFind “King Jesus Claims His Church” at: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18470201 Find today’s version of MennoDiscuss at: http://forum.mennonet.com/ This is the 100th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donateMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

UPCOMING EVENT NOTICE: On Saturday, October 24th we are doing our first ever live event. Join us on Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel at 7 p.m. Eastern time to hear two of our previous guests, Chester Weaver and Matt Landis, discuss “Fundamentalism and its Aftermath”. This will include a Q & A session. Find more information about this event and episodes related to this topic at: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/fundamentalism.In this episode, Kevin Brechbill describes how he views the political polarization that is happening among Anabaptists today. Kevin calls us to build a culture of closely discipling each other into Christ’s Kingdom.This is the 99th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donateMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

This episode is a lecture presented by Chester Weaver at a Mennonite high school. Chester discusses what happened to the Mennonites who submitted to the Nazi regime and Hitler in Germany. From this piece of history, Chester encourages each of us to follow our conscience and to not be silent in the face of evil.Find “Martyrs Mirror”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/299702Find “Houses on the Sand”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7155392 UPCOMING EVENT NOTICE: On Saturday, October 24th we are doing our first ever live event. Join us on Facebook Live at 7 p.m. Eastern time to hear two of our previous guests, Chester Weaver and Matt Landis, discuss “Fundamentalism and its Aftermath”. This will include a Q & A session.This is the 98th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donateMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In this episode, Christina Gatewood shares her story of transformation from growing up in a family that was, in her words, discombobulated, to being part of a Christian community.Christina moved to Guys Mills, Pennsylvania to study at Faith Builders Educational Programs. Visit their website at https://www.fbep.org/.Christina is a member of St. Thomas Christian Fellowship. Visit their website at https://stcfresource.org/.This is the 97th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read our blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donateMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

This is the first episode in Season Three of Anabaptist Perspectives.What part does the Kingdom of God have in the gospel? How does a Biblical understanding of God's Kingdom change one's view of Christian living? In this episode, John D. Martin describes what the Kingdom of God is. He shows us how a proper understanding of God's Kingdom and the gospel will give one a passion for the Church.John D. Martin works for Christian Aid Ministries in the Billboard Evangelism program. To find more information about this program visit: https://christianaidministries.org/program/billboard-evangelism/This is the 96th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blogVisit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In this final episode of Season Two, Jaran Miller and Reagan Schrock share the story about Anabaptist Perspectives starting and their vision behind the project. Currently we are at about one-fifth of our $10,000 goal for our end of season fundraiser. Support us as we prepare for Season Three by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives You can see our fundraiser progress and donate at: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/donate Thanks for listening and sharing our episodes! Thanks for your comments and feedback! And, especially thank you for your generous financial support! We can’t do it without you. Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church

How was community practiced by the early Anabaptists? What is the proper vision behind living in a Christian community? In this episode, Dean Taylor discusses the presence of community in the early Anabaptists. He gives examples of communities that were successful and of ones that failed, showing that a proper understanding of the purpose of community is necessary in order for it to work well.“The Chronicle of the Hutterian Brethren Volume II”Learn more about Sattler CollegeThis is the 95th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "The Basket" and “Warm Fingers” by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Chester Weaver was raised in a Lancaster Mennonite Conference church. As he considers the changes that happened within Lancaster Mennonite Conference in the 1960s, he traces the root causes back to ideas, especially the emphases on fundamentalism and liberalism. Chester observes that some of these very same ideas are being found in moderately conservative Mennonites today. He pleads with us to not repeat history but to learn from it.God and Uncle Dale: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6697360Road Signs for the Journey: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1780197This is the 94th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Why is it important to learn Greek and Hebrew? What is the best method to use when learning languages? In this episode, Finny Kuruvilla shares how learning Greek and Hebrew helped to strengthen his understanding and practice of Christianity.This is the 93rd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Starting with what Jesus’ contemporaries would have thought of when they heard the term, Josh Nisly describes what it means for Jesus to be “The Prince of Peace”. He continues by describing how recognizing Jesus as The Prince of Peace should affect Christians politically, socially, and spiritually. Find “Freakonomics”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1202Find “Destroyer of the Gods”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29894928 This is the 92nd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Like any economic difficulty, a COVID-19 economy highlights the need to steward our resources, whether those resources be meager or vast. Hard times can actually clarify our understanding of basic Christian economics. In this episode, Marlin Sommers explores four themes which should be present in the Christian response to the present pandemic. This is a bonus podcast. Expect this week's regularly-scheduled episode to be available on Thursday morning. Benjamin Good narrates this article. Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In this episode, Zack Johnson shares his story of becoming a conscientious objector while serving in the United States Air Force. Once Zack came to understand Christ’s call to non-violence and not swearing, he applied for release from the Air Force. Learn more about Sattler College at https://www.sattlercollege.org/.This is the 91st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "The Basket" and “Upper Registers” by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Reagan Schrock meets with Dr. Hans Burkholder, a surgeon in Brooklyn, and Richard Schwartz, pastor at Believers in Jesus Church in Bronx, to discuss how they and their communities are experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about ways to get involved in serving others during the pandemic, visit https://www.anabaptistcovidresponse.org/ and https://anabaptistperspectives.org/covid19/. Anabaptist Perspectives is a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In this interview, Allen Roth shares his vision for evangelizing to those who have immigrated to the United States. Allen encourages us to not view the influx of immigrants as a threat, but as a mission’s opportunity sent from God.This is the 90th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In this episode, Corleen Bean shares about sewing personal protection equipment (PPE) for those in the medical field who are unable to use proper equipment. Corleen explains how she found out about the need for PPE and what she is doing to help fill it. For more information about the group Corleen is involved with: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KW.COVID.Medical.Supplies/ For more information about how to get involved in the United States: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/covid19/ Anabaptist Perspectives is a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

How can one reach out to Muslims? What advantages do Anabaptists specifically have in relating to those from the Middle East? In this episode, Dean Taylor shares about evangelizing to Muslims. He shares both from his personal experience in Greece and from what others have shown him.This is the 89th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

This episode is the second half of an interview with Patrick Matthews and Bill Shiley. In this episode, they share their vision for ministry and discipleship in small towns. Hearken House: https://hearkenhouse.org/ Contact Patrick: [email protected] Bill: [email protected] This is the 88th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

In this episode, Matt Landis shares practical ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. From restaurants packing lunches for healthcare workers to individuals sowing face masks, Matt presents a variety of ways to be involved in serving others during the COVID-19 Pandemic. For more information on how to get involved: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/covid19/ Anabaptist Perspectives is a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/ Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

This episode is the first half of an interview with Patrick Matthews and Bill Shiley where they share about the work at Hearken House Ministry in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Patrick started Hearken House Ministry to reach out to the lower-income residents of Chambersburg.Hearken House: https://hearkenhouse.org/ Contact Patrick: [email protected] Bill: [email protected] This is the 87th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot SessionsThe views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.