Episodes

In this episode, Jon and Annlyn Kulp share their stories of interacting with and appreciating those from different ethnic backgrounds. They share how they see God’s heart for working in and reconciling different ethnicities throughout the Bible.
Jonathan Kulp is the lead pastor at Followers of Jesus Mennonite Church in Brooklyn, New York.

How can one care for those who are serving in missions overseas? What are the challenges of returning home after having been on the mission field? In this episode, Joel Yoder discusses ways to stay connected with and encourage those in ministry while they are gone from, and as they return to, their home community.
Joel Yoder is Director of Ministry Training Center in New York City.

In this episode, Chester Weaver shares the history and far-reaching effects of fundamentalism in Anabaptist circles. Chester closes with encouragement to develop a living love-faith relationship with Christ.

In this episode, Josh Nisly explores the idea of Jesus being a refugee. He traces how God has cared for and loved displaced people throughout history. Josh encourages us to remember that we are sojourners in this world.

This episode is part two of an interview with Bryant Martin about hospitality. Here Bryant moves from describing the importance of hospitality to telling personal stories about how he has seen being hospitable work out. Bryant finishes the interview by quoting Rosaria Butterfield, “Radical, ordinary, and daily hospitality is a basic building block for vital Christian living. Start anywhere but do start.”

For the last thirty-four years, Allen Roth has lived in Brooklyn, New York. He shares his vision for living in the city as a strategic help to evangelism. Allen says, “You can’t catch fish if there ain’t none; you gotta go where they are.”

Micheal Sattler was an important leader in the Anabaptist movement during the reformation. Sattler, and several other radical reformers, were highly educated. In this episode, Dr. Finny Kuruvilla discusses these leaders and how their education affected Anabaptism. Also discussed is how education can be used well in the building of God’s kingdom.

This episode is a continuation of last week’s interview with Joel Yoder about avoiding burnout. Today Joel presents a number of specific ideas and gives advice to help one avoid burnout.

In 2017 Joel Yoder was starting to burn out due to the stress that he was facing. Before his stress became too serious, he made a few changes that allowed him to recover. In this episode, Joel shares his story of recovery from stress and gives pointers to help recover from, and avoid, burnout.
Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions

What is it like to live in the city? How can one build God’s kingdom in an urban setting? In this episode, Clayton Shenk shares about his life in York, Pennsylvania. Clayton closes the episode by giving encouragement to recognize God’s power and hedge of protection.
Clayton Shenk loved God, his family, and his neighbors. He showed us how a life of passion for God's kingdom can be lived well. Many on the team behind Anabaptist Perspectives were inspired by Clayton and regarded acquaintance with him a joy. In December of 2019, Clayton died after a battle with cancer. We will miss him and remain thankful for his challenge to us and strong contribution to the church.