Podcast Episodes

Ideal Resistance

Episode 45

In this conversation with John D. Martin, several aspects of the way that Jesus wishes for his followers to treat their enemies is discussed. Throughout this episode historic examples are given to he…

Published on 7 years ago

Martyrdom of Weynken

Episode 43

Weynken, an early Anabaptist, was martyred for her faith in 1527. This episode, read from pages 422-424 of "Martyrs Mirror," is the story of her trial and execution.

This is read by Wanita Yoder.

This …

Published on 7 years ago

Sending is for Churches

Episode 42

In this discussion with Mike Allgyer, we hear how a church should relate to missionaries that have been sent to the mission field. He discusses how churches should respond when an individual express…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

From Street Gang Member To Anabaptist Pastor

Episode 41

In this episode, José Sanchez shares his journey of coming to Christ. When José and his family moved to Los Angeles, they moved into the same community that Ernest Witmer and his family lived in. As …

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

The Technology Habits of Mennonites

Episode 40

Earlier this year, in July, we published an interview with Matthew Landis discussing how Mennonites have responded to the Tech Revolution. Today’s episode is an excerpt from that conversation which …

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Losing Rachel

Episode 39

In this episode, Ernest Witmer tells the story of his wife's sudden death. Shortly after Rachel's death Ernest wrote "The Way of a Bride With Her Groom" in honor of her. This book is available at htt…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Vulnerability In Missions

Episode 38

In this episode, Merle Burkholder explains various difficulties that he has seen in Mennonite missions. Merle concludes with a few ideas regarding ways to overcome these difficulties.

This is the 38th…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

The Meaning and Purpose of Higher Education

Episode 37

Earlier this year, we published an interview with Kyle Stoltzfus about his experience with post-secondary education. Today's episode is a piece of that same conversation that we did not include in th…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

What If? Practical Questions about Nonresistance

Episode 36

Several years ago, Dean Taylor presented a series of messages called "A Change of Allegiance" in which he spoke about biblical, historical, and practical matters surrounding nonresistance. This is th…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Would You Die?

Episode 35

In May, we heard Mike Peck tell his story about coming to embrace Jesus' call to love rather than violent conflict. This is another part of that same conversation with Mike that we didn't include in …

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago