Podcast Episodes

The American Mennonite Story, 1730-1930

Episode 259

How did Mennonite thinking develop in the two centuries after they arrived in North America? Edsel Burdge reflects on their concerns and the social conditions to which they responded.

Shippensburg Chr…

Published on 9 months ago

Calvinism, Unconditional Election & Free Will – Romans 9

Episode 258

Romans 9 is often used as an example for predestination and Calvinism. But does Paul actually teach predestination? Or did Calvin miss something significant in this passage? David Bercot explores the…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

I Was Born an Ethnic Christian in Iraq. Then I Found Christ

Episode 257

Saher Haddad was a nominal Christian in Baghdad. He fled Iraq as a refugee and settled in the Netherlands, where he lost his faith. Over time, Saher came back to Christ, and in this episode tells the…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why We’ve Misunderstood the Book of Romans Since 430 A.D.

Episode 256

Romans is often considered one of the hardest and confusing books of the New Testament. What is Paul telling us through this complex book? David Bercot breaks down what the early church believed abou…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Is Your Communication Worthy of Your Message?

Episode 255

Communication is something we do every day. But why does communication matter, and why should we try to do it well? Rick Rhodes describes how this should inform our churches and the way we present th…

Published on 10 months ago

Why I Crossed the English Channel to Find a Church

Episode 254

In this episode Matthijs Blom shares his journey of searching for a fellowship of likeminded believers. And sheds light on the state of the Anabaptist church in Europe.

Episode with sister Judy:

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

When God Trusts Us to Care for Mental Illness

Episode 253

Supporting those suffering from mental illness is hard, complicated, and fraught with many opinions. Elizabeth shares some principles for how our communities can care for, and be gracious towards, th…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jesus’ Letters to the Churches Unlock Revelation

Episode 252

The book of Revelation can be confusing. Knowing the context for all the amazing scenes is important. In this episode Paul Lamicela discusses key points in the book of Revelation that provide context…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Conrad Grebel: Partier & Rising Star to Hunted Radical

Episode 251

Conrad Grebel was a significant figure in the founding of the Anabaptist movement. Who was he? What did he teach that was so radical that it resulted in literal burnings at the stake? And how can his…

Published on 11 months ago

How God Brought Me into a Church Community

Episode 250

Tirzah Heinzel was born in Ireland to Irish and Swiss missionary parents. Due to their work in overseas missions, they never joined a local Irish church. Tirzah tells the story of her journey as an a…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago