

Anabaptist Perspectives
Anabaptist Perspectives
Providing Anabaptist insight and teaching through videos, podcasts, and our website.
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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.
Sep 11, 2019 • 28min
Seeing God While Studying Plant Pathology
What is plant pathology? How can one see God's work while studying plants? In this episode Phillip Martin, PhD candidate at Pennsylvania State University, tells his story of interest in plants. Phillip also shares how his studies have helped to increase his understanding of God, and presents his vision for the study of nature.This is the 60th 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 4, 2019 • 33min
The Theology of Martyrdom
What is the theology of martyrdom? How have Christians in the past embraced it? In what ways should it be practiced today? In this episode, Kyle Stoltzfus defines the theology of martyrdom, gives examples from the past of how it has been practiced, and presents several ways in which it can be practiced today.This is the 59th 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.
Aug 20, 2019 • 35min
I Was Once a Jehovah's Witness
In this episode, David Bercot J.D. shares his journey away from being a Jehovah's Witnesses, and towards the Anabaptists. He shares why he left the group, but also points out some of their strong points. Towards the end, Dr. Bercot gives a few pointers on how to interact well with a Jehovah's Witness. This is the 57th 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.


