Anabaptist Perspectives

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.

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.

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.

In what ways has the view of earlier Anabaptists remained or been dropped in Anabaptist churches? Does our opposition to abortion insist upon an opposition to capital punishment? In this episode, Nathan Zook discusses the sanctity of life, and what it looks like to have a "consistent ethic of life". Also considered is what the Christian's view of government, and their system of punishment, should be. This is the 56th 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.

Can the internet be safely used, or is abstinence a better option? What can one do to help use technology well? Last week’s episode consisted of the first part of a panel discussion concerning the use of technology. Kyle Stoltzfus is moderating, while Gary Miller, Harry Argo, Chris Blake, and Kevin Shenk are the panelists. In this episode, the discussion is concluded with the panelists responding to questions that the audience has raised. Find the full discussion at: https://kingdomfellowshipweekend.org/practical-advice-on-utilizing-technology-panel-discussion/.This conversation was recorded at Kingdom Fellowship Weekend in 2018. Kingdom Fellowship Weekend will be happening in 2019 on August 23-25. Find more information and register at https://kingdomfellowshipweekend.org/.This is the 55th 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.

This episode is the first half of a panel discussion aiming to give practical advice on utilizing technology well. Kyle Stoltzfus moderates the discussion while Gary Miller, Harry Argo, Chris Blake, and Kevin Shenk are the panelists. In this portion of the discussion, each panelist introduces his past experience with technology, as well as his current position on it and its use. The discussion will be concluded in the next episode with the panelists responding to questions from those in the audience. Find the full discussion at: https://kingdomfellowshipweekend.org/practical-advice-on-utilizing-technology-panel-discussion/.This conversation was recorded at Kingdom Fellowship Weekend in 2018. Kingdom Fellowship Weekend will be happening in 2019 on August 23-25. Find more information and register at https://kingdomfellowshipweekend.org/.This is the 54th 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.

Was Jesus' command to love our enemies a new concept presented only in the New Testament? Did God want his people to love their enemies throughout history? In this episode, Stephen Russell traces the history of Nonresistance into the Old Testament and shows that, even before the New Testament, it was God's will for his people to love their enemies. Find Russell's book at: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3994541-overcoming-evil-god-s-way.This is the 53rd 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.

In the previous episode, we published the first half of a conversation with Ernest Eby about welcoming seekers into churches. This week’s episode is a continuation of that conversation, with Ernest giving specific pointers both to those who are in the process of choosing a church, and to churches who want to be welcoming to newcomers.Works Cited by Ernest:No Greater Burden: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/No-Greater-Burden-in-2014-.pdfOverview of Values Commonly Held by Conservative Anabaptists: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Overview-of-Values-Commonly-Held-by-OO-CA-and-Similar.pdfChristian Order: https://www.churchplantersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CPF-Christian-Order-or-the-Remnant-Ernest-Eby.pdf Rule of Life: https://www.churchplantersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CPF-Rule-of-Life-Ernest-Eby.pdfNurturing a Culture that Inspires Christian Growth: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Nurturing-a-Culture-that-Inspires-Christian-Growth-Article.pdf An Overview of the Plain People: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/An-Overview-of-the-Plain-People-2019-01-11.pdfFinding Fellowship in the 21st Century, CD: https://www.scrollpublishing.com/store/product2376.htmlThis is the 52nd 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.

In this conversation, Ernest Eby discusses what he has learned through observing seekers as they enter and leave Anabaptist churches. He defines what is meant by a seeker, and addresses several issues that keep seekers out of churches. Next week the conversation will be continued with Ernest presenting specific pointers to churches wanting to welcome seekers, and to individuals who are investigating joining a church. Works Cited by Ernest:No Greater Burden: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/No-Greater-Burden-in-2014-.pdfOverview of Values Commonly Held by Conservative Anabaptists: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Overview-of-Values-Commonly-Held-by-OO-CA-and-Similar.pdfChristian Order: https://www.churchplantersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CPF-Christian-Order-or-the-Remnant-Ernest-Eby.pdf Rule of Life: https://www.churchplantersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CPF-Rule-of-Life-Ernest-Eby.pdfNurturing a Culture that Inspires Christian Growth: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Nurturing-a-Culture-that-Inspires-Christian-Growth-Article.pdf An Overview of the Plain People: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/An-Overview-of-the-Plain-People-2019-01-11.pdfFinding Fellowship in the 21st Century, CD: https://www.scrollpublishing.com/store/product2376.htmlThis is the 51st 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.

In this episode, Valerie Miller shares about adoption and her view of it as one who has been adopted. Valerie presents what she sees as some of the primary struggles that occur during and after adoption. She also shares her vision for adoption in Anabaptist homes.This is the 50th 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.