

Anabaptist Perspectives
Anabaptist Perspectives
Providing Anabaptist insight and teaching through videos, podcasts, and our website.
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Nov 21, 2019 • 27min
Should I Vote?
In this episode, Nathan Zook PhD discusses his view of the Christian's involvement in politics, and how it has changed over the last number of years. In addition to sharing his personal reasons for not being involved in politics, Nathan explains why he believes that his current position is Biblical. He encourages us to maintain a Christlike attitude as we consider political events.This is the 70th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Nov 14, 2019 • 31min
Conservative Anabaptist Young Adult: A Profile
In this episode, Timothy Stoltzfus presents a brief profile of contemporary Anabaptist youth, based off of a survey that he took in 2017. He discusses issues that youth are facing today and the proper response to those issues. Timothy closes by encouraging individuals to engage in relationships with those around them. See the survey results at: https://timothystoltzfus.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/i-can-tell-something-is-bothering-you1.pdf. This is the 69th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Nov 7, 2019 • 19min
Against Prejudice
What misconceptions are there about city life? Why is it important for Christians to live in cities? In this episode, Clayton Shenk shares his vision for Christians living and working in the city. He also shares ways in which many are wrongly prejudiced against those who live in cities.This episode is sponsored by Sattler College: https://www.sattlercollege.org/This is the 68th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectivesMusic: "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.

Oct 31, 2019 • 24min
History of the Apocrypha in the Biblical Canon
How has the Apocrypha been viewed throughout Church history? What can the Apocrypha add to one's understanding of the New Testament? In this episode, Stephen Russell shares the history of the canon, specifically considering how the Apocrypha was formed. Mr Russell ends the episode by presenting his view of the Apocrypha as being useful for history, but likely not scriptural.This is the 67th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Oct 24, 2019 • 22min
The Apocrypha
In this episode, David Bercot J.D. explores the Apocrypha and its use throughout time. He shares how it was viewed by the apostles, the early church, and the reformationists. Buy Bercot's in-depth CD study on the Apocrypha at: www.scrollpublishing.com/store/apocryhpha.html.This is the 66th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Oct 15, 2019 • 13min
A Vision for Indigenous Church Planting in North America
What are the different church planting models? How would planting an indigenous church in North America work? In this episode, Ernest Eby shares what he sees as the preferred method of church planting. He also gives a few pointers and resources to those who are interested in planting a church.Works Cited by Ernest:www.ChurchPlantersForum.org https://www.churchplantersforum.org/events/church-planters-forum-and-retreat-2019/This is the 65th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Oct 9, 2019 • 20min
Nonresistance in Historical Anabaptism
In this episode, Stephen Russell defines nonresistance and traces it throughout Church history. He starts at the early church, touches on the reformation, and finishes by showing the place that nonresistance has in the Church today. Find Russell's book, "Overcoming Evil God's Way", at: www.goodreads.com/book/show/3994541.This is the 64th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Oct 2, 2019 • 24min
The Septuagint
What is the Septuagint? Should Christians be using it today? In this episode, David Bercot J.D. shares the history of the Septuagint and its use in the Church. He closes by presenting what he believes would be gained if the Septuagint was used more broadly today. Find a copy of the Septuagint at: https://www.scrollpublishing.com/store/Septuagint.html#2688This is the 63rd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Sep 25, 2019 • 15min
Why Do Bible Translation?
How can one assist in Bible translation without being linguistically inclined? What are some of the support roles that are needed in a translation team? In this episode, Joseph shares his journey of preparing to join a Bible translation team in Asia. He also gives insight to the type of work that he plans to do while there. All-Nations Bible Translation: https://allnationsbibletranslation.org/SALT Microfinance Solutions: https://christianaidministries.org/program/salt-microfinance-solutions/This is the 62nd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.

Sep 19, 2019 • 16min
Helping Women Who Have Survived Slavery
In this episode, Liz Kauffman shares from her experience of working with those who have survived terrorism; specifically the girls and woman who had been kept captive for a number of years. Liz informs about ways that individuals can effectively be involved in helping with trauma victims, and exposes a few misunderstandings that are often held concerning human trafficking.This is the 61st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/Support us at: 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.