The Misfit Amish

The Misfit Amish

”Amish children and adults will have resources and education to combat crimes in their communities. We bridge the gaps between English and Amish culture”

Episodes

April 14, 2025 89 mins

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

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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

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January 25, 2025 108 mins

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

 

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November 4, 2024 118 mins
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 
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October 21, 2024 126 mins

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

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October 14, 2024 82 mins

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

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September 9, 2024 90 mins
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
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August 26, 2024 52 mins
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  
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June 17, 2024 42 mins

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

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June 3, 2024 26 mins

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

Funde...

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May 13, 2024 70 mins

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 C...

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March 25, 2024 80 mins

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

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March 11, 2024 66 mins

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

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February 19, 2024 93 mins

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 Mis...

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February 12, 2024 124 mins

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 

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February 10, 2024 65 mins

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

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November 13, 2023 80 mins

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

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October 20, 2023 65 mins

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

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October 4, 2023 69 mins

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

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October 4, 2023 39 mins

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

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