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Sermons from a conservative anabaptist viewpoint
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Episodes explore faith topics from an Anabaptist perspective and specifically a christocentric hermeneutic. Anabaptist - member of a fringe, or radical, movement of the Protestant Reformation. The Anabaptists also believed that the church, the community of those who have made a public commitment of faith, should be separated from the state. Most Anabaptists were pacifists who opposed war and the use of coercive measures to maintain the social order. Christocentric hermeneutic - using the wor ...
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Christians In A "Christian" Society
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Christians In A "Christian" Society by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
The gospel is about all that God created us to be. Not just managing sin, but living life with God and ruling creation with Him. Without downplaying the barrier of our sin that is overcome in Jesus’ death and resurrection, Kyle Stoltzfus urges us to see the large, rich picture that God has in mind for our living “in Christ.” In light of that, our p…
Synopsis: On this episode of Unashamedly Anabaptist Nick Ressler talks about the sordid history of Evangelicalism. Evangelicalism began as an opposing force to Fundamentalism and represented an alternative in the midst of an educational and cultural war for the heart of religious America. However, political forces, NOT Jesus, eventually brought the…
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His Glory, Our Story
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His Glory, Our Story by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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Happy Youth
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Happy Youth by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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Happy Children
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Happy Children by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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Happy Parents
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Happy Parents by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
“We don’t get to choose what story we are living in, but we can choose what character we will be.” New Testament scholar Paul Lamicela helps us see ourselves in the story of Lot’s family in Sodom and the story of David and Goliath. (Hint, we are not primarily David or Goliath in that story!) Also discussed is how Jesus saw Himself in the story of I…
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Do You Appreciate Good People?
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Do You Appreciate Good People? by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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Wifely Ministry
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Wifely Ministry by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Twain’s biting satire exposes the temptation to think God is on “our side” of a war. Sadly, Mark Twain himself was not a believer, but his insight into Christian hypocrisy and the perversions that come with tying religion to nationalist or imperial causes is well worth listening to. Let’s follow the Lord of peace and flee all attempts to enlist God…
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God's Response To Human Brokenness
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God's Response To Human Brokenness by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Don't Bet On It by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
“There is nothing, nothing harder to do in my life than church.” Dean Taylor responds to audience comments on deep disappointment with Anabaptism and on difficulties in understanding the bible due to textual complications and lack of historical context. We will often be surprised at the results if we are willing to be humbly and honestly up front w…
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Wear In The World
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Wear In The World by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Marketing And Temptation by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
How can we engage in mission as “little Christs” and not as Americans? Kai Steinman and Rebekah Mui encourage us “learn Christ” in His humility, service, and laying down of Himself. Christ, when He is lifted up, will draw people to Himself. While our guests acknowledge the dangers of empire and arrogance, they encourage all who reach out in humilit…
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Deacons Must Be
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Deacons Must Be by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Come Before His Presence With Singing! by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Western missions were tied to imperialism and colonialism. Kai Steinman and Rebekah Mui discuss the interweaving of empire, Christendom, and mission with all its dark sides. At the same time, they call our attention to the beauty of Christ’s kingdom shining among the ashes. The China Mirage by James Bradley The Way of the Cross by Guy Hershberger R…
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Faithfulness: A Fruit of The Spirit
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Faithfulness: A Fruit of The Spirit by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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Yes, To God
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Yes, To God by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Are Christians naïve to advocate accepting immigration? Staff members, Jaran Miller, Reagan Schrock, and Marlin Sommers respond to listener comments and discuss pertinent biblical teaching and practical realities. Also, a listener asked how to access our videos without using YouTube. See below for links to our Telegram/CloudVeil channels. Jesus, a …
A Joy That Is Full by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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Meekness What Is It?
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Meekness What Is It? by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
How can we see Bible study as a tangible way to know God? Kristi Mast shares how she moved from intimidation at Bible study to delight in seeing God through scripture. She also reflects on cultural factors that can make serious biblical engagement more difficult for women in conservative circles. She calls all of us to study the Bible together in o…
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The Complimentarian Model
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The Complimentarian Model by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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Self Control A Fruit Of The Spirit
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Self Control A Fruit Of The Spirit by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Galatians is about God’s New Creation, as Paul Lamicela helps us see. This episode probes major themes in Galatians in light of Jesus bringing the newness that redeems us from the present evil age. For much more detail listen to Paul’s four espisode series on the Think Truth podcast https://think-truth.org/2022/01/18/galatians-series-the-big-pictur…
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Your Children, Your Ministry, Your Calling
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Your Children, Your Ministry, Your Calling by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
The internet is an “attention economy.” Websites sell your attention to advertisers and use sophisticated algorithms to personalize your feed. Myron Eby and Verlon Miller discuss the downsides of an internet built around selling ads, and encourage us toward some ways to combat those dangers by intentionally seeking good sources of information. 12 W…
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Slavery; Serving As Victors Not Victims
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Slavery; Serving As Victors Not Victims by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Don't Throw In The Towel by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
What is Digital Minimalism? Does it describe conservative Anabaptist groups? Verlon Miller and Myron Eby discuss Mennonite and Amish hesitations about new information technology and the pros and cons of churches choosing to selectively adopt new technologies. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport This is the 169th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a …
Giving Thanks-Your Handle by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
To Whom Do You Turn? by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Does internet filtering work? Is it just a cop-out from the hard work of cultivating a pure heart? Verlon Miller and Myron Eby discuss various tools designed to protect us from the dark side of the internet. They also discuss these tools in relation to the role of community and also guarding our hearts. This is the 168th episode of Anabaptist Persp…
Ya'll Are, Real People With Boundaries by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
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A Call To Arms
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A Call To Arms by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Does communion involve the literal body of Jesus? Does baptism save us? Dean Taylor addresses listener comments regarding baptism and the Lord’s supper. These questions were responses to Dean’s episode “The Essence of Anabaptism” in which he emphasized believing scripture “without a complicated interpretation.” Some viewers argued that doesn’t fit …
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Government Is God's Idea
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Government Is God's Idea by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
As our board and staff were together recently, we hammered out a vision statement. “Using digital media to encourage allegiance to Jesus’s sacrificial kingdom.” We also discussed operation improvements. Until now we have run this podcast by seasons and currently we are in Season 4. Going forward, we will not be using seasons. We will instead releas…
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A Unified Church
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A Unified Church by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
[Note: After this episode, we will be shifting to a biweekly release schedule.] One YouTube commenter wrote: “In the Anabaptist worldview, we value community above almost everything else. We are often even reluctant to discuss controversial Bible passages for fear of disrupting our sense of community. In the academic world, on the other hand, promo…
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Rejoice Greatly
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Rejoice Greatly by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
A listener commented “I love the theology and cannot stand the exclusivity” in reference to John’s episode “The Kingdom of God in Anabaptist Thought.” John affirms the existence of other Kingdom Christians. His comments also clarify what he means by Kingdom theology. We are to be a city set on a hill, which is a light to the world as a community, n…
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The Identity of God's People
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The Identity of God's People by Various SpeakersVarious Speakers
Whether, it’s a Sunday school lesson, topic, or sermon, teaching scripture can feel overwhelming. Verlon Miller gives helpful tools and pointers from years of preaching experience. Verlon calls us to diligence in study, whenever we have the opportunity to share. Tools discussed include cross-references, commentaries, and simple software. This is th…
