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Kevin Brechbill urges business owners to pay employees well think carefully about where to give money, and to build accountability and transparency around their role as business owners. Recommended Resources:  Money, Possessions, Eternity by Randy Alcorn. https://amzn.to/3ujopoy This is the 148th 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/ Listen to our episodes on our podcast: https://www.soundcloud.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church. 

What are the basic ideas for understanding how Christians should value and relate to money? John D. Martin points us to the Old Testament year of Jubilee and Jesus’s teachings about laying up treasures. He challenges us to embrace Jesus’s values and ensure we are worshiping him, not money. Recommended Resources: Through the Eye of a Needle by Roger Hertzler: https://scrollpublishing.com/products/through-the-eye-of-a-needle/ Various works by James M. Stayer: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/82831.James_M_Stayer Anabaptist Perspectives offers a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read our essays: 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 Sessions The views expressed by our guests are sole

This is a sample chapter from David’s Bercot’s book In God We Don’t Trust. We helped produce the audiobook version, and are excited to share a few chapters with you during the month of December. You can find the complete book at the links below or on any major audiobook platform.  If you would like to make a year-end donation to Anabaptist Perspectives, you can do so at:   Anabaptistperspectives.org  127 County Road 616, Athens, TN 37303  Links for Audiobook:  https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1594585642 (https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1594585642)   https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/David_Bercot_In_God_We_Don_t_Trust?id=AQAAAEC8j3DP3M (https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/David_Bercot_In_God_We_Don_t_Trust?id=AQAAAEC8j3DP3M)   https://www.audible.com/pd/In-God-We-Dont-Trust-Audiobook/B09MSS6F72?qid=1639066227&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&p

This is a sample chapter from David’s Bercot’s book In God We Don’t Trust. We helped produce the audiobook version, and are excited to share a few chapters with you during the month of December. You can find the complete book at the links below or on any major audiobook platform.  If you would like to make a year-end donation to Anabaptist Perspectives, you can do so at:   Anabaptistperspectives.org  127 County Road 616, Athens, TN 37303  Links for Audiobook:  https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1594585642 (https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1594585642)   https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/David_Bercot_In_God_We_Don_t_Trust?id=AQAAAEC8j3DP3M (https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/David_Bercot_In_God_We_Don_t_Trust?id=AQAAAEC8j3DP3M)   https://www.audible.com/pd/In-God-We-Dont-Trust-Audiobook/B09MSS6F72?qid=1639066227&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&p

This is a sample chapter from David’s Bercot’s book In God We Don’t Trust. We helped produce the audiobook version, and are excited to share a few chapters with you during the month of December. You can find the complete book at the links below or on any major audiobook platform.  If you would like to make a year-end donation to Anabaptist Perspectives, you can do so at:   Anabaptistperspectives.org  127 County Road 616, Athens, TN 37303  Links for Audiobook:  https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1594585642 (https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1594585642)   https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/David_Bercot_In_God_We_Don_t_Trust?id=AQAAAEC8j3DP3M (https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/David_Bercot_In_God_We_Don_t_Trust?id=AQAAAEC8j3DP3M)   https://www.audible.com/pd/In-God-We-Dont-Trust-Audiobook/B09MSS6F72?qid=1639066227&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_

This week our special Ask Anabaptist Anything Podcast (normally reserved for monthly partners) is available for all supporters and fans. Thanks so much for your interest and support for Anabaptist Perspectives! In this piece Reagan and Jaran give a brief update and explain why our financial partners are so important to the mission. We are excited to continue producing content for Season 4 and following. Listen to Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything episodes or join the monthly partner program at: https://Anabaptistperspectives.org/giving-Tuesday (https://Anabaptistperspectives.org/giving-Tuesday)  Checks to Anabaptist Perspectives can also be mailed to 127 County Road 616, Athens TN 37303 TranscriptIt’s time for a quick update on the Anabaptist Perspectives mission and impact as well as our current needs. Over the last 4 years we have been privileged to release over 140 episodes. Right now things are a bit quiet on our channels, as we are hard at work behind the scenes Next spring, we will roll out Sea

Biblically, stewardship includes our skills and social roles, not just our use of money. It is about the role we play in God’s household. Marlin Sommers, Kyle Stoltzfus, and Reagan Schrock discuss these concepts and how they can practically play out. Marlin shows us how being a manager in God’s household is much more involved than it is often given credit for. This conversation is based around three essays Marlin wrote for our blog: “Essays for King Jesus.” Watch a short animated video based on the first essay: https://vimeo.com/605618387/a7a5591954 Manager’s in God’s Household: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/managers-in-gods-household/ Business People among God’s Servant-Managers: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/business-as-stewardship/ Entrepreneurs as Servant-Managers: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/entrepreneurs-as-stewards/ This is the final episode of Season Three. Gain access to exclusive content on Patreon until we start releasing weekly episodes again: https://www.patreon.com/anab

Why do we need so many Bible translations? How can we take advantage of this broad variety? Marlin Sommers, Kyle Stoltzfus, and Reagan Schrock discuss two essays about translations that Marlin wrote. Read the first essay: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/why-new-bible-translations-matter-an-example/ Read the second essay: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/choosing-translations-for-bible-study/ This is the 145th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read our essays: 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 Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspr

What does the Bible mean when it uses the term “powers”? Can understanding powers and Anabaptist history help Anabaptists today understand themselves better? Marlin interviews Kyle Stoltzfus about his essay “Seeking Better Vision: Anabaptists, History, and the Powers” https://anabaptistperspectives.org/seeking-better-vision/. This is the 144th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read our essays: 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 Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What kind of stories do displaced women have? How does abuse affect people? Kate works in Athens Greece with displaced woman who have experienced trauma and abuse. She shares about her work of bringing healing to these people. “The impact of trauma, he [Jesus] overcame when he resurrected that third day.” This is the 143rd 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/ Listen to our episodes on our podcast: https://www.soundcloud.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring

What should Anabaptists (and Protestants) learn from this scholar who stayed with the Catholic church? Why did Erasmus refuse to leave his church? Stephen Russell tells about the life, writings, and convictions of Desiderius Erasmus. “Looking at one man like this, Erasmus, who did not become a protestant and did not become an Anabaptist and yet greatly shaped both: I think it should help us realize we need to try to understand history, understand people where they were, and see how that can help us understand our own roots and understand where we are today.” Read Erasmus’ and Luther’s discourse on the will: https://amzn.to/2VokF7x This is the 142nd 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/anabaptistperspecti

Allen Roth tells about planting Followers of Jesus Mennonite Church. In 1986, Allen and Carolyn Roth moved to Brooklyn, New York to help plant a church. Allen also shares about the types of ministry that he has seen work well and those that have not. “Success is defined in people coming to Christ, in becoming committed members of the church, in reaching out in their own neighborhood, in starting another church, in sending out missionaries, in winning their own children to Christ; to me, that is what success looks like.” Learn more about Followers of Jesus Mennonite Church: http://www.fjmcny.org/ Read (or listen to the narration of) Allen’s article on Urban Church Planting: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/planting-an-anabaptist-church-in-a-city/ This is the 141st 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: http

How can you help someone who is new in your country to feel at home? What traits do Anabaptists specifically have that are attractive to foreigners? Ernest Eby shares stories and examples of ministry to the international scholars at Penn State University. “Before the world was created, God had appointed that the international people living close to you would be placed there so that they would seek the Lord and find Him.” Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/Spanish https://amzn.to/3jpFw2k This is the 140th 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 Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely

What is success in teaching? “One [success] is that over time students become more like Jesus. On a more academic side, one of the things that I look for in my students is that over time they become better thinkers.” John Kuhns loves learning and strives to pass this to his students by teaching well. John is a teacher at Faith Builders Christian School. https://www.fbep.org/ministries/fbcs This is the 139th 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 Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite

Can owning a company help one serve God? How does a business develop a Kingdom focus? Verlon Miller describes what he has seen on the inside of Anabaptist businesses as a business advisor. Verlon has been blessed to see the generosity many business owners have. Find more information about Gehman Business Advisors: https://www.gehmanaccounting.com/gehman-business-advisors You can become a Patron with a monthly contribution of any amount. 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/anabaptistperspectives This is the 138th 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/anabaptistperspective

As a youth, Stephen Russell was politically active in the pro-life movement. As he grew in his understanding of life and Christ, he recognized that speaking to the heart was more effective than changing political policy. “If I impose a Christian morality on others, I haven’t really helped them move forward in their own lives.” Blinded By Might: https://amzn.to/3ADzVx8 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 This is the 137th 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/ Supp

I live in a country where voting is mandatory, is it okay to vote? What is the correct response to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions? Why don’t Anabaptists just call themselves “Early Church”? Today Jaran Miller, Reagan Schrock, and Marlin Sommers respond to three questions from our audience. Jaran, Reagan, and Marlin are all on the Anabaptist Perspectives administrative team. In Episode 132 they responded to audience comments regarding missions https://youtu.be/tswk3g5Fvx8. We regularly respond to audience questions on Patreon. Sign up for a monthly contribution of any amount to access our Patron exclusive Ask Anabaptist Perspectives Anything Podcast. https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives?filters[tag]=Ask%20Us%20Anything%20Podcast This is the 136th 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://

How can higher education strengthen one’s faith? What about going to college leads people away from Christ? Vince Beiler discusses how his education interacts with his faith. Vince asks, “[W]hen Christians who join academia become agnostic, is the problem with the Christian or with the organization they entered? This is the 135th 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 Sessions The 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 Christian response to the trial and conviction of Derek Chauvin? What does real justice for George Floyd look like? How should the Church help to fix racism? Zack Johnson discusses ideal justice. The Christian’s hope is in total love for God and humans. Zachary Johnson serves as Dean of Students at Sattler College. https://www.sattlercollege.org/ He formerly worked for the US Air force before receiving honorable discharge as a conscientious objector. Zack talks more about “No Blood but Our Own” here: https://strengthtostrength.org/no-blood-but-our-own/ Zack reference Finny Kuruvilla’s talk for an examination of different ways of understanding racism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CpMaC8KwAA This is the 134th 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/anabaptistperspective

What is it like to live closely with Christians from a different culture? Daniel shares stories of his interaction with the Chinese church. His faith was challenged and he saw the need to accept the simple interpretation of the Bible. See our previous episode for more of Daniel's personal journey following Christ. https://youtu.be/R3IvctNiVhk Patrons can view a bonus clip where Daniel Willis tells why he is so excited about David Bercot's commentary on Matthew 1-13. https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives?filters[tag]=Daniel%20Willis This is the 133rd 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