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.