Anabaptist Perspectives

In this episode, Jon and Annlyn Kulp share their stories of interacting with and appreciating those from different ethnic backgrounds. They share how they see God’s heart for working in and reconciling different ethnicities throughout the Bible.Jonathan Kulp is the lead pastor at Followers of Jesus Mennonite Church in Brooklyn, New York. Visit the church’s website at: http://www.fjmcny.org/.This is the 86th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives 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 one care for those who are serving in missions overseas? What are the challenges of returning home after having been on the mission field? In this episode, Joel Yoder discusses ways to stay connected with and encourage those in ministry while they are gone from, and as they return to, their home community.Joel Yoder is Director of Ministry Training Center in New York City. Find more information about MTC at: https://mtcinnyc.com. Find “Serving as Senders” at: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/263917. This is the 85th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives 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.

In this episode, Chester Weaver shares the history and far-reaching effects of fundamentalism in Anabaptist circles. Chester closes with encouragement to develop a living love-faith relationship with Christ.Understanding Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/82626Joy in Submission: https://www.lwcb.shop/product/118-0360-joy-in-submission Find Harold Bender’s works at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/662426 The Fundamentals: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/917953 Doctrines of the Bible: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4020448 This is the 84th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectivesConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectivesSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives 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.

In this episode, Josh Nisly explores the idea of Jesus being a refugee. He traces how God has cared for and loved displaced people throughout history. Josh encourages us to remember that we are sojourners in this world.Destroyer of the Gods: Early Christian Distinctiveness in the Roman World: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29894928 This is the 83rd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives 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.

For the last thirty-four years, Allen Roth has lived in Brooklyn, New York. He shares his vision for living in the city as a strategic help to evangelism. Allen says, “You can’t catch fish if there ain’t none; you gotta go where they are.”Find “No Little Places: The Untapped Potential of the Small-Town Church”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1005440.No_Little_PlacesVisit Sattler College’s website: https://www.sattlercollege.org/ This is the 82nd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives Music: "The Basket" and “Warm Fingers” 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.

Micheal Sattler was an important leader in the Anabaptist movement during the reformation. Sattler, and several other radical reformers, were highly educated. In this episode, Dr. Finny Kuruvilla discusses these leaders and how their education affected Anabaptism. Also discussed is how education can be used well in the building of God’s kingdom. Visit Sattler College’s website: https://www.sattlercollege.org/ This is the 81st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives 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.

This episode is a continuation of last week’s interview with Joel Yoder about avoiding burnout. Today Joel presents a number of specific ideas and gives advice to help one avoid burnout.Visit MTC’s website: https://mtcinnyc.com/BibliographyBrain, Peter. "Going the Distance." Mathias MediaSwenson, Richard A. "The Overload Syndrom." NavPress, 2004MacDonald, Gordon. "A Resilient Life." Thomas Nelson, 2005 Cordeiro, Wayne. "Leading on Empty." Bethany House Publishers, 2009Murray, David. "ReSET." Crossway, 2017 (recommended especially for men)Murray, David and Shana. "ReFRESH." Crossway, 2017 (recommended especially for women)Ward, Jonathan. “What Missionaries Need to Know about Burnout.” Christian Missions in Many Lands Inc Nov 2006. https://www.christianity.ca/page.aspx?pid=11176Werner, Ana. “How to Keep From Burning Out On The Mission Field.” Hambrick, Brad. “Avoiding Burnout.” https://jdgreear.com/blog/avoiding-burnout-part-one-a-portrait-of-a-burnout/ Koteskey, Ronald. “What Missionaries Ought to Know About Burnout.” http://missionarycare.com/burnout.html Koteskey, Ronald. “What Missionaries Need to Know About Maintaining Mental and Physical Health.” http://www.missionarycare.com/health.html “Self-Care and Lifestyle Balance Inventory.” Headington Institute. Checklist. https://www.headington-institute.org/resource-index/286/self-care-and-lifestyle-balance-inventory-self-test “Are You Showing Signs of Burnout?” Headington Institute. Checklist. https://headington-institute.org/resource-index/587/are-you-showing-signs-of-burnout-self-test This is the 80th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "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.

In 2017 Joel Yoder was starting to burn out due to the stress that he was facing. Before his stress became too serious, he made a few changes that allowed him to recover. In this episode, Joel shares his story of recovery from stress and gives pointers to help recover from, and avoid, burnout.This is the 79th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "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 is it like to live in the city? How can one build God’s kingdom in an urban setting? In this episode, Clayton Shenk shares about his life in York, Pennsylvania. Clayton closes the episode by giving encouragement to recognize God’s power and hedge of protection.Clayton Shenk loved God, his family, and his neighbors. He showed us how a life of passion for God's kingdom can be lived well. Many on the team behind Anabaptist Perspectives were inspired by Clayton and regarded acquaintance with him a joy. In December of 2019, Clayton died after a battle with cancer. We will miss him and remain thankful for his encouragement to us and strong contribution to the church.Read the obituary: https://www.tidingsofpeace.org/clayton-shenk-obituary Tidings of Peace School: https://www.tidingsofpeace.org/ Listen to The Pineapple Story at: https://embassymedia.com/media/session-01-pineapple-storyBuy The Pineapple Story book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2682258 This is the 75th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "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.

In this episode, Valerie Miller tells her story. Valerie was born in India, and at a young age was adopted into an Anabaptist family. She shares the struggles that she faced in knowing that she had been adopted, and the ways in which she found peace and victory.This is the 77th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "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.