Anabaptist Perspectives: Sacrificial Kingdom Allegiance

How Empire and Colonialism Perverted Missions

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174

November 17, 2022

Kai Steinman

Western missions were tied to imperialism and colonialism. Kai Steinman and Rebekah Mui discuss the interweaving of empire, Christendom, and mission with all its dark sides. At the same time, they call our attention to the beauty of Christ’s…

Encouraging Allegiance – Supporters Update 26

November 12, 2022

Krista Mullet

We are here to encourage allegiance to Jesus’ sacrificial kingdom. Recent pieces confront nationalist allegiances. We are grateful for opportunities to feature Christian thinkers and…

Nationalism and Christianity

November 5, 2022

Mike Atnip

The Ukraine War vividly shows the power of nationalist ideologies. In this long form essay “Nationalism and Christianity,” Mike Atnip argues that the conflict is driven by three distinct nationalist movements. Nationalism is more than patriotism…

Public Policy and Immigration

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173

November 3, 2022

Anabaptist Perspectives

Should Christians “own” all of church history? How do evil things done by those who take the name of Christ relate to us? How does one become Mennonite? What if I want to be Anabaptist but there is no congregation near me? Jaran, Marlin, and…

Bible Study and Knowing God

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172

October 20, 2022

Kristi Mast

How can we see Bible study as a tangible way to know God? Kristi Mast shares how she moved from intimidation at Bible study to delight in seeing God through scripture. She also reflects on cultural factors that can make serious biblical engagement…

Vision and Provision – Supporters Update 25

October 15, 2022

Krista Mullet

We are grateful for vision and provision. Jesus is the source of both and he works through his body. The last few months have strengthened us for ongoing service through…

Rebirth and the Law of Sowing and Reaping

October 8, 2022

Marlin Sommers

How does the concept of sowing and reaping fit with the gospel? The gospel disrupts sowing and reaping; the path to death is interrupted by rebirth to new life. Does the gospel then mean the things we sow in our lives no longer have consequences?…

Redeemed from the Present Evil Age

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171

October 6, 2022

Paul Lamicela

Galatians is about God’s New Creation, as Paul Lamicela helps us see. This episode probes major themes in Galatians in light of Jesus bringing the newness that redeems us from the present evil…

Don’t Let the Algorithms Trap You

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170

September 22, 2022

Myron Eby

The internet is an “attention economy.” Websites sell your attention to advertisers and use sophisticated algorithms to personalize your feed. Myron Eby and Verlon Miller discuss the downsides of an internet built around selling ads, and…

Encouraging – Supporters Update 24

September 10, 2022

Marlin Sommers

Encouragement comes in many forms, we hope Anabaptist Perspectives can encourage you, and we are greatly encouraged by your financial…

How Empire and Colonialism Perverted Missions

Public Policy and Immigration

Bible Study and Knowing God

Redeemed from the Present Evil Age

How Empire and Colonialism Perverted Missions