Hi, I was born and raised Amish in 5 different communities, I became non conforming in February 2004. My journey is one I wish to share. I‘m hoping to do that with this podcast.
Join us for part 4 with Kristen with an in-depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for part 3 with Kristen with and in depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a discussion with 3 former plain Mennonite siblings who all left the church, the education they received, leaving and assimilating into dominant culture! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a panel discussion with a variety of Mennonite raised folks, to discuss whether Mennonites practice shunning or not! Learn more about mandated shunning here:https://stopmandatedshunning.org/ Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for part 2 with Kristen with and in depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a conversation with Kristen about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a Panel Discussion about the Bann & Meidung/ Excommunication with Naomi, Ruth, Linda, and Katherine Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a conversation with Heather about her experiences with religion, foster care and speaking out against child SA. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Please join us in welcoming back Joey for an excellent presentation about his expereinces and understanding of being anabaptist and gay! Happy Pride 2024! Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK
In this episode, travel to the Holdeman Mennonite church with Hannah, the author of Beat: My Journey Through Abuse in the Holdeman Mennonite Church, which you may purchase here: https://a.co/d/0MCjiBA Mary becomes corrupted by the Holdeman Mennonites in this episode and learns about the lustful tails. James learns what his response is supposed to be to the lusty tails. Happy Pride 2024! Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "Before You Begin Courtship". Our next book will be "Before You Marry". If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: No Good, Til Death Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by The Misfit Amish and our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and MB
Join us as we reminisce with Lynda about Amish Preaching and Prayers! You can connect with Lynda on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynda.joy2020?mibextid=JRoKGi Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for conversation with Maria Moore about her experience as an Old Colony Mennonite and witnessing the murder of her father by a family member. Her story takes her from Mexico to Ontario , Canada adoption and reconnection with her families history. Marias book is available here: Friesen Press, Amazon and Indigo You can connect with Maria on Instagram: authormariamoore or on her website: www.notmykindofmennonite.com Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for an open discussion about Amish Romance novels! This episode delves into the effects and consequences of Amish Romance Novels from the perspectives of various Amish and Anabaptist raised women. You can find JC on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jc_8287?_t=8j... Rebecca and Naomi on their podcast: Uncovered Beyond https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171591 Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for coffee with Kenneth Copp, self described Amish Athiest! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a conversation about friendship after indoctrination. Can people of opposite genders be friends without it being sexual? Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a conversation with Joshua Rosenkranz Plymouth Brethren about persecution! Is there a persecution complex? Can it exist within Anabaptist groups? Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a conversation with Seth Showalter about his new book, Finally Free, Surrender to Authenticity released on Oct 17th 2023. Learn more about Seth here: https://sethshowalter.com/professional-bio/ Hosted by Mary Byler and Sam Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK Music: Army of Angels used under a creative commons license from Canva
Join us for a conversation about Lizzie's personal experiences living with Cerebral Palsy. https://linktr.ee/sweetestmoondust Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us with Rhoda Witmer to discuss bias! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "To a Boy of Twelve". This Episode concludes our discussion of this booklet. Our next book will be "Before You Begin Courtship". If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: No Good, Til Death Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Funded by The Misfit Amish and our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and MB
Join us for a panel discussion on systemic abuse with people who have lived in Baptist, JW, Mormon (LDS), Swartzentruber Amish, and Holdeman Mennonite Communities and Settlements. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a discussion about Jame's new book: Long Lost Friend! Now available on Amazon! https://a.co/d/7T2eBHX Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Join us for a conversation with Dr Tara Mitchell about the mindset of " Something is Better than Nothing" Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Lets talk about liberal/institutional Mennonites with Jeremy! https://anabaptistworld.org/when-peace-theology-is-violent/ https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/report-hesston-college-failed-in-response-to-sexual-assaults/ https://intoaccount.org/reports/ https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
Grab a cup and have a listen as Lauri LPC, Jess and Mary discuss dating after trauma effects! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
We sign off with Kelly Hofer sharing his experiences with our Anabaptist cousins, the Hutterites. Kelly has been in several documentaries and has built a career on photography since leaving his Hutterites Colony in 2012. https://www.kellyhofer.com/ or check out Kelly's book: https://tinyurl.com/KellyHbook Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK Music: Army of Angels used under a creative commons license from Canva
Join us as we chat with Lauren, raised Catholic and who comes out after 60 years of age in her assimilated Mennonite church, which she currently attends. Lauren shares some insightful ways for churches to be helpful. Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK Music: Army of Angels used under a creative commons license from Canva
In this episode, travel to the Holdeman Mennonite church with Billy, who speaks of being joined in, but different and finding this spiritual way with backlash when you seek to speak out against the harm being done. Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK Music: Army of Angels used under a creative commons license from Canva
Join us as we are transported to the life of a lesbian Anabaptist, Jess who shares the invisibility she expereinced in a poignant all-too-relateable way. Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK Music: Army of Angels used under a creative commons license from Canva
Come join us for our season opening episode with Anthony, who shares his journey as a disabled queer person joining an Anabaptist church to acceptance and loving. Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK Music: Army of Angels used under a creative commons license from Canva
Join us for a discussion about the Rally in Harrisburg, PA Monday, June 5th 2023 at 1100 AM EST on the steps of the capitol in support of HB1 and HB2. Join the facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/4o2F9JGU4 HB1 & HB2 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=1&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0001&pn=0006 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=1&body=H&type=B&bn=2 Listen to Mark Rozzi discussing these bills: https://youtu.be/Q20qgmEcIWc Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "To a Girl of Eleven". This Episode concludes our discussion of this booklet. Our next book will be "To a Boy of Twelve". If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: No Good, Til Death Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Funded by The Misfit Amish and our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and MB
Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB, Evan Ex-Fundamentalist, Evan Ex Religious and Rion Ex-Jw. In this episode we discuss the effects of demonizing an entire group of people and more! Here are the links some resources: https://www.seculartherapy.org/ https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ https://vashtiinitiative.org/ Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for a conversation with Crystal. Crystal went from Mennonite to Model ! Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join Mary and Ada for a conversation about child abuse prevention. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "Ignorance is not Bliss". This Episode concludes our discussion of this booklet. Our next book will be "To a Girl of Eleven". If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: No Good, Til Death Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Funded by The Misfit Amish and our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and MB
Come join us for coffee with Kalen. We discuss a variety of things related to trauma, writing and coping skills. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join Mary and Deirdre for a conversation about Mary's book. Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misfit: "My therapist says that's not true, but I digress" FREE today (March 20th, 2023) on Amazon Kindle! https://a.co/d/hE2SAMOHosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for coffee with Rhoda as we continue the conversation of Mennonite vs Amish. In this episode we discuss dating practices in our perspective communities and faith measuring of survivors. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB, Evan Ex-Fundamentalist and Rion Ex-Jw. In this episode we discuss the "Hero/Savior/Rescuer complex and how that affects people". We also discuss various ways that stereotyping can affect you both while in the churches we were in as well as when you no longer attend those churches. Here are the links some resources: https://www.seculartherapy.org/ https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ https://vashtiinitiative.org/ Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Join us in this episode for Coffee where we discuss trauma. Rob is someone who both experienced trauma and became a Trauma Therapist. We discuss what trauma is, Rob briefly covers the effects of trauma, the risk factors that exist and may affect whether someone develops PTSD after experiencing trauma or not. Rob shares some of his personal experiences in life after trauma as a neurodivergent person. Rob also breaks down what he understands to be PTSD vs Complex PTSD vs Chronic PTSD. We discuss coping skills and Rob explains his coping skills as well as leaves off with a powerful message to anyone who may have experienced childhood trauma. https://www.tiktok.com/@therapyrob https://beacons.ai/therapyrob Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for a conversation about Kay's new book "Building with Dust and Ashes" . Follow her on her facebook page for updates! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089795736659 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/godlessgranny Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "I Wish I Could Have Confided in My Parents". This Episode concludes our discussion of this booklet. Our next book will be "Ignorance is not Bliss". If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: No Good, Til Death Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Funded by The Misfit Amish and our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and MB
Come join us for a discussion about what Liberal and Evangelical Mennonites are. We hear from the Godless Granny who discusses her various church experiences, feeling pushed out by several churches and the evolution of some of the beliefs back then to now. Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/godlessgranny Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB. In this episode we discuss stereotyping we experienced in our respective religions. We discuss the effects and how some of those lead to discrimination. Here are the links to the resources Slew mentions at the end of the episode: https://www.seculartherapy.org/ https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Evan joins us for a discussion about Conversion therapy and its effects as well as defines why he considers it spiritual abuse. Evan is the Executive director of The Vashti Initiative and he shares some of the services they provide as well as tips for parents of LGBTQ children. https://vashtiinitiative.org/ The Trevor Project provides information and support for LGBTQ youth" https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ Sign the petition for a #USAchildrightsact here https://www.change.org/p/every-child-in-the-usa-needs-to-have-sexual-abuse-prevention-education-all-private-school-teachers-must-be-trained-mandated-reporters-no-religious-exemption-for-child-safety-usachildrightsact Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Art by BJK Music: Army of Angels used under a creative commons license from Canva
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "I Wish I Could Have Confided in My Parents" If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: No Good, Til Death Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Funded by The Misfit Amish and our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and MB
Come join us for coffee with Rhoda, Mennonite vs Amish. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for coffee with a former Independent Fundamentalist Baptist member. We may watch a sermon from the former Baptist Church, they attended. Happy New YEAR! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK
Come join us for a chat about the Holidays and why they can be difficult for some! Our special guest grew up with Mormon and Christian Holidays! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK
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