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Providing Anabaptist insight and teaching through videos, podcasts, and our website.

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When the American colonies rebelled against the British Empire, Mennonites and other nonresistant peoples were caught in a difficult situation. Romaine Stauffer explains how refusing to bear arms in the Revolutionary War affected the Mennonites, incl... more

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In 1918, America joined World War I. At that time, there were not options for Mennonites that refused to fight. What happened to the thousands of Mennonite young men that were drafted into the war effort? Chester Weaver tells the stories of the perse... more

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At age 13, Arlyn Kauffman started to experience some symptoms of depression, but he did not know what was happening. At age 18, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Arlyn explains what it is like for him to live with bipolar disorder, what he has ... more

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Many early Anabaptist martyrs were women. Who were they and why did they give their lives for what they believed? What can we learn from their stories of faithfulness? Carita Kiem explains who these women were and helps us to see what their lives wer... more

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Recent Guests

Chester Weaver
Historian/author discussing Mennonite and Hutterite experiences during World War I
Independent researcher / author
Episode: What Happened to Nonresistant People During World War I? - Chester Weaver
Carita Keim
Historian and tour guide focused on early Anabaptist women
Behalt Mennonite Heritage Center
Episode: Scripture Lectors, Evangelists, & Martyrs: Early Anabaptist Women - Carita Keim
Patrick Matthews
Guest
Episode: Abuse, Crime, Prison. Now I Minister to the World I Came From. - Patrick Matthews
Joe Fleming
Director of an evangelical organization; missionary in West Africa (Senegal/Guinea-Bissau)
Evangelical organization
Episode: Millions of Christians Can’t Get a Bible. What Happens When You Change That? - Joe Fleming
Phil Yoder
Leader and descendant of the Costa Rica Mennonite mission lineage
Anabaptist Perspectives interviewee
Episode: History of the Mennonites in Central America (1968-2026) - Phil Yoder
Markus Meena
Missionary and pastor from India sharing his life story and ministry
Indo-India Christian ministry (as described in episode)
Episode: I Was Born Hindu in India’s Lowest Caste. The Gospel Brings Persecution. - Markus Meena
Grant Bontrager
Guest sharing his life story and spiritual journey, including forgiveness and ministry work
Independent speaker / Ministry figure
Episode: I Was the Result of Abuse. God Gave Me Purpose and Helped Me Forgive My Biological Dad - Grant Bontrager
Stephen Russell
Historian and scholar discussed in episode
Episode: The Human Way God Gave Us the Bible. What About the Apocrypha? - Stephen Russell
Julian Stoltzfus
Editorial contributor and discussion participant on dispensationalism
Sword and Trumpet
Episode: An Anabaptist Defense of Dispensationalism (You Don’t Have to Be Zionist) - Julian Stoltzfus

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Greg
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Rekha
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Marlin Sommers
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Jaran Miller
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Reagan
Host of the show, Anabaptist Perspectives

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • Solid content

    There is good content that consistently comes from this podcast. I enjoy hearing from the different people you interview. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frodolonn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good solid anabaptist teaching

    I appreciate the variety of topics and hearing insights into them. I enjoy hearing them. Thanks for the hard work you’ve put into them! Keep them coming. God bless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    f!shlad¥62
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks!

    I work at a government agency helping the elderly and have watched people suffer as a result of are services. I’ve watched people get lazy as we provide for the basic function of life. Turns out if you get free services and just sit in front of a tv it comprises your quality of life and shaves a couple years off too. That being said from welfare, abortion, European/Middle East conflict I believe the church instead of the government is the answer to some of the biggest problem facing society. Or ... more

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    5
    Re Gen
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content!

    How Can the Anabaptist Vision Flourish? This has been one of the best shows in a while. Good work men!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AppFan365201392
    United States3 years ago
  • Perspectives that help understand Anabaptism

    It is a huge blessing to be able to learn from some of the most formative voices in conservative Anabaptism today. Thanks and great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ianmil78
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the respectful, measured discussions and scholarly references in episodes.
Listeners praise the range of thoughtful guests and deep dives into Anabaptist history and practice.
Audience feedback often highlights the practical impact of hospitality and community formation themes.

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What It Actually Feels Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder
Q: What would you say to someone who's listening to this, who might be quietly struggling with something like this, and they're scared or ashamed?
Encourages open conversation, seeking support, and engaging faith communities; emphasizes that sharing struggles reduces stigma and that seeking help is a constructive step rather than a failure.
What It Actually Feels Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder
Q: Two questions with that, then how does your family respond to the diagnosis? And if you didn't take the medication, then what?
His family and staff urged evaluation and treatment; medication helped stabilize highs and lows, though it changed his energy and cognition, and his persistence with treatment was aided by family support and faith.
What It Actually Feels Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder
Q: Well, Arlyn, as you look back across your life, when did you start seeing patterns that something was a little different for you?
He describes early depressive episodes beginning in adolescence, with periods of sadness, fatigue, and difficulty focusing that gradually became more recognizable as possible signs of something clinically different, eventually leading to a formal diagnosis.
Scripture Lectors, Evangelists, & Martyrs: Early Anabaptist Women - Carita Keim
Q: What surprised you most as you started this research?
She notes that women played central roles in the first five years of Anabaptism, especially through hosting gatherings, literacy and scripture reading, and proselytizing, which challenges common perceptions that women were peripheral to the early movement.
Scripture Lectors, Evangelists, & Martyrs: Early Anabaptist Women - Carita Keim
Q: What pulled you into the field of study on the role of women in early Anabaptism?
Carita explains that her interest grew from discovering how women's everyday lives—often recorded only in court transcripts and ballads—reveal a surprisingly integral presence in the early movement, beyond the well-known male theologians.

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The show centers on Anabaptist theology, church history, sacraments, and related faith-and-society topics through historical study, personal testimonies, and theological dialogue. Episodes often explore catechesis, baptism, canon formation, dispensationalism, and how Anabaptist practice intersects with modern culture, politics, and global events. A standout aspect is the blend of rigorous historical scrutiny with practical, community-focused applications and hospitality as a missional practice. This mix likely appeals to listeners who value doctrinal clarity, lived faith, and thoughtful critique of contemporary religious and political issues, delivered through a conscientious, community-oriented lens.

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1. Chester Weaver
2. Carita Keim
3. Patrick Matthews
4. Joe Fleming
5. Phil Yoder
6. Markus Meena
7. Grant Bontrager
8. Stephen Russell

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