The Misfit Amish

Coffee with Kristen 2 Oct 21, 2024

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

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Art by BJK

www.themisfitamish.com

Coffee with Kristen Oct 14, 2024

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

Coffee: Amish Shunning (Bann & Meidung) Sep 09, 2024

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

Coffee with Heather Aug 26, 2024

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

Plain Rainbows: Joey Jun 17, 2024

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

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Art by BJK

Plain Rainbows: Meet Hannah Jun 03, 2024

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

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Art by BJK

The Sacred Subjects Book Club 6 May 13, 2024

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

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Coffee with Lynda Mar 25, 2024

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

Coffee with Maria Mar 11, 2024

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

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Coffee with JC, Ruth, Rebecca & Naomi Feb 19, 2024

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

Coffee with Kenneth Feb 12, 2024

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

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Coffee with Friends: Friends Feb 10, 2024

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

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Coffee with Friends: Joshua Nov 13, 2023

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

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Plain Rainbows: Seth Showalter Oct 20, 2023

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

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Art by BJK

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Coffee with Friends: Lizzie Oct 04, 2023

Join us for a conversation about Lizzie's personal experiences living with Cerebral Palsy.

https://linktr.ee/sweetestmoondust

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Coffee with Friends: Bias Oct 04, 2023

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

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The Sacred Subjects Book Club 5 Sep 18, 2023

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

Coffee with Friends: Systemic Abuse Sep 10, 2023

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

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Coffee with Friends: Amish Hexing Aug 14, 2023

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
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Coffee with Mary: Something is Better Than Nothing Aug 09, 2023

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

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Coffee with Jeremy Aug 06, 2023

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

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Coffee with Friends: Dating! Jul 30, 2023

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

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Plain Rainbows: Kelly Jun 26, 2023

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

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Art by BJK

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Plain Rainbows: Lauren Jun 19, 2023

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

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Plain Rainbows: Billy Jun 12, 2023

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

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Plain Rainbows: Jessica Jun 05, 2023

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

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Plain Rainbows: Anthony Jun 01, 2023

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

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Coffee with Caleb May 29, 2023

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

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The Sacred Subjects Book Club 4 Apr 30, 2023

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

Coffee with Stereotyping 3 Apr 29, 2023

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

Disobedient Women: Crystal Apr 29, 2023

Come join us for a conversation with Crystal. Crystal went from Mennonite to Model !

Hosted by Mary Byler

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I Don't Mind

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Art by BJK

Coffee with Ada Apr 29, 2023

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

The Sacred Subjects Book Club 3 Apr 01, 2023

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

Coffee with Kalen Mar 22, 2023

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

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Coffee with an Amish Misfit Mar 20, 2023

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

Coffee with Rhoda Part 2 Mar 20, 2023

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

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Coffee with Stereotyping 2 Mar 13, 2023

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

Coffee with Rob Mar 08, 2023

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

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Coffee with Kay Rose Mar 04, 2023

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

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The Sacred Subjects Book Club 2 Feb 27, 2023

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

Coffee with the Godless Granny Feb 18, 2023

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

Coffee with Stereotypes Feb 12, 2023

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

Plain Rainbows: Conversion Therapy with Evan Jan 31, 2023

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

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Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz

Art by BJK

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The Sacred Subjects Book Club 1 Jan 28, 2023

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

Coffee with Rhoda Jan 04, 2023

Come join us for coffee with Rhoda, Mennonite vs Amish.

Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish

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Coffee with Friends: New Years Resolutions Jan 01, 2023

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

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Coffee with Friends: Holiday Edition Dec 25, 2022

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

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Disobedient Women in DC Dec 25, 2022

Come join us for a conversation about our time in DC!

Hosted by Mary Byler

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I Don't Mind

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Coffee with Friends: Pacifism Nov 11, 2022

Come join us with a panel discussion about Pacifism from various Anabaptist Communities:

AJ Beachy Amish,

Deirdre Mennonite Brethren,

Hope Anne, NWF

Stephanie, Mennonite Conference and MCUSA

Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish

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Disobedient Women: Rape Culture Nov 11, 2022

Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Rape Culture with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things.

Hosted by Mary Byler

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I Don't Mind

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Casting Light on Amish Shadows: Education Oct 27, 2022

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/lost-schools/2015/05/08/amish-photo-launched-revolution/27018725/?fbclid=IwAR14xQjV38uEfRc2aJ0OGGyVs9_DHGVxzHDf5EVaGWyXUAfKb9vVPEuAePo

https://abetterway.org/ https://www.themisfitamish.com/ https://www.mistygriffin.com/invisible https://youtu.be/KlUZL0AO3NU https://abc17news.com/news/crime/2021/01/05/suspects-in-benton-county-child-murder-case-appear-in-court/ https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/sins-of-the-amish/6438550744953904112?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAdHn2jA4xrN0On3iTNwf8ux4xiNVjn-_plKq1EKNxAgnfNP8SVG89UaAqpjEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds https://bythywords.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jessica_ferretmom88/video/7127739800550952238?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7127739800550952238&web_id=6968095332241737222 https://www.beatnotnormal.com/ https://www.themisfitamish.com/research https://youtu.be/vFTVahyt1HA https://www.tiktok.com/@kris_82_/video/7148072746927328555?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7148072746927328555&web_id=6968095332241737222

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Disobedient Women Dismantling Amish & Plain Purity Culture Oct 16, 2022

Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Purity Culture with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things.

Hosted by Mary Byler

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I Don't Mind

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Disobedient Women Dismantling Amish/Plain Patriarchy Oct 02, 2022

Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Disobedience with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things.

Hosted by Mary Byler

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I Don't Mind

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Disobedient Women Meet Lauri Sep 25, 2022

Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Disobedience with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things.

Hosted by Mary Byler

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I Don't Mind

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Coffee with James: NEW BOOK Sep 22, 2022

Come join us for a conversation about James new book "Sunset in Rome" And lastly this is his blog: http://literaryparty.blogspot.com/202...

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Coffee with Mary and Tara 2 Sep 22, 2022

Come join us for Part 2 on our Research.

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Coffee with Liz 2 Sep 22, 2022

Come join us for a followup session and discussion !

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Coffee with Mary & Tara Aug 27, 2022

Come join us for Part 1 on our Research.

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We are all Dreamers

We are Free

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Coffee with Liz Aug 07, 2022

Learn about Amish vocational schooling from Liz, a former Amish vocational schoolteacher.

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We are all Dreamers

We are Free

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Plain Rainbows: Meet Randall Jun 26, 2022

Come learn about the Horning Mennonite culture with guest Randall and special co-host Kris!

Special co-host Kris Kramer and host Mary Byler

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Plain Rainbows: Jacqui & Education Jun 19, 2022

Join us for a fantastic conversation with Jacqui about education in her Anabaptist community and now.

If you wish to support Jacqui's educational journey, here is her go fund me and her fundraiser:

https://gofund.me/2ad73dd5

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Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler

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Art by BJK

Plain Rainbows: Growing up Gay and Mennonite Jun 12, 2022

Growing up Gay and Mennonite with Marlin

Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva: Still Feels Right (instrumental version) The Way You Imagined Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Disobedient Women: Stitching 1 Jun 06, 2022

Come join us with Jay Yoder from https://intoaccount.org/

Hosted by Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

I Don't Mind

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Plain Rainbows: Amish & Academia Jun 01, 2022

Dr Lars Stoltzfus returns for a discussion on the misinformation and flawed research on the Amish in academia from an authentic Plain perspective. We are releasing Part 2 on June 1st ahead of several Amish conferences, events pertaining to Amish in academia. We feel these events are not highlighting authentic Amish / Plain voices so much as exploitation of our culture while benefitting those who are in positions of power, both by prestige and financial gain. Therefore we have decided to release this conversation with Dr. Lars, PhD ahead of these events this summer. Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: Still Feels Right (instrumental version) The Way You Imagined Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Plain Rainbows: Meet Dr Lars Stoltzfus May 30, 2022

Plain Rainbows Season 2 Episode 2. Meet Dr Lars Stoltzfus

Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

Still Feels Right (instrumental version)

The Way You Imagined

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Coffee with Jasper, Misty & Hope Anne May 30, 2022

Come join us for a discussion about what's next after Sins of The Amish and learn about things you can do to help!

https://www.themisfitamish.com/

https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/

https://abetterway.org/

https://www.mistygriffin.com/

#sinsoftheamish

#invisible

#sota

#themisfitamish

Hosted by: Mary Byler

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We are all Dreamers

We are Free

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Plain Rainbows: Authenticity in Amish Country May 23, 2022

Plain Rainbows Season 2 Episode 1. Special Guest Chris joins us to talk about living authentically in Amish country!

Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

Still Feels Right (instrumental version)

The Way You Imagined

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Plain Rainbows: Season 2 Special Guest May 17, 2022

Come Join us with a special guest Edward from Kyiv!

https://www.facebook.com/702086616568237/posts/4832805270162997/

Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

Still Feels Right (instrumental version)

The Way You Imagined

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Coffee with Sarah: 1 May 08, 2022

Coffee with Sarah and Mary!!!

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

We are all Dreamers

We are Free

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Coffee with Friends Deconversion Part 3 May 08, 2022

Come join us for part 3 on deconstruction and deconverting as we discuss our paths!

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

We are all Dreamers

We are Free

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

James:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOBJUmPfIgSXqaczm5aRYQ

Skew:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gtsrm-koeMvq_1Z4UDtiw

Disobedient Women and Forgiveness? Feb 13, 2022

Come join us with Janice Selbie from Divorcing Religion as we dive into definitions of forgiveness and ways forward for folks! https://www.divorcing-religion.com/ Www.ReligiousTraumaConference.org (CORT site) Www.ShamelessSexuality.org (post purity culture conference) If any listeners are interested in attending the conference on religious trauma, you can get a $20 discount off CORT or the Shameless Sexuality conference by using the promo code "Podcast20."

Hosted by Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

I Don't Mind

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

Coffee with Friends S2 E3 Part 2 Deconversion Jan 29, 2022

Special Guests, a group of formerly religious folks who now hold varying beliefs in their spiritual journey.

Hosted by Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

We are all Dreamers

We are Free

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

James:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOBJUmPfIgSXqaczm5aRYQ

Skew:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gtsrm-koeMvq_1Z4UDtiw

Coffee with Friends S2 E2 ”Deconversion” Jan 22, 2022

Special Guests, a group of formerly religious folks who now hold varying beliefs in their spiritual journey.

Hosted by Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

We are all Dreamers

We are Free

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022

Art by BJK

James:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOBJUmPfIgSXqaczm5aRYQ

Skew:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gtsrm-koeMvq_1Z4UDtiw

Coffee with Friends: S2 E1 Trauma Informed Parenting Jan 15, 2022

Special Guest: Suzanne from TIP

Hosted by Mary Byler

Music used under a CC license from Canva:

We are all Dreamers

We are Free

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Art by BJK

https://www.traumainformedparenting.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3PCv1ODmTvJMqEZv3Qc-FdqHbwtJ1w13h7j5yBKevymzQE0jYlhtEUGQM

What Makes us Disobedient? Part 3 Jan 13, 2022

Come join us for Part 3 with Stephanie Krehbiel! Warning! We are watching a triggering video and discussing what happens in this interview!

What Makes us Disobedient? Part 2 Jan 03, 2022

Come join us with Stephanie Krehbiel and discover why we are Disobedient.

Warning! We are watching a triggering video and discussing what happens in this interview!

What Makes us Disobedient? Part 1 Dec 28, 2021

Come join us with Stephanie Krehbiel and discover why we are Disobedient.

Warning! We are watching a triggering video and discussing what happens in this interview!

Disobedient Women: Rumspringa Dec 05, 2021

Rumpsringa with Ruth, Anna Mae and James share their perspectives on "Rumpsringa"

Coffee with Friends: Holiday Traditions Nov 20, 2021

Join Hope Anne and Mary for a conversation about Holiday Traditions!!

Coffee with Friends: Amish and Plain People‘s Healthcare Oct 24, 2021

Come join Ruth and Mary to discuss Amish and Plain People's Healthcare Experiences!

Plain Rainbows: Coming Out Day! Oct 11, 2021

Come join us with our special guest: Fanny Peachy, Indigenous, LGBTQ, Topics: coming out day and some LGBTQ History Hosts: Mary Byler and James Schwartz "If you have ever wondered about Indigenous Culture, please hear Fanny's story" Thanks!

Coffee with Friends: Joy and Changes Aug 11, 2021

Linda and Kris join me for a conversation about joy in life and changes after being Amish and Anabaptist!

Music: Wisdom in the Sun and used under a creative commons license from Canva.

Art by: BJK

Hosted by: Mary Byler

Coffee with Friends: The Therapists Side Jul 31, 2021

PT or Paul Gross is a LPC who practices in Colorado. You may connect to him through his website at : https://www.4squarecounseling.com/

Paul is a veteran and working on his PHD currently. Please reach out with questions, comments and feedback!

Music: Wisdom in the Sun and used under a creative commons license from Canva.

Art by: BJK

Hosted by: Mary Byler

How I Find a Therapist- Mary Jul 20, 2021

If you have ever wondered how do I find a therapist, I am sharing this journey for you.

Music: Lasting Lights used under a creative commons license from canva

Artist: BJK

Plain Rainbows: Live Q&A with Jontel Jun 30, 2021

As we end the very first season of #PlainRainbows I am sitting here crying. It means so much to me to be able to use my voice and to elevate the voices of those who stepped up (as James Schwartz said) in our hour of need. This is only the beginning folks, we will be visible for all of those who are closeted and feel unable to step forward into their truth. Jontel Toland you touched so beautifully on so many topics, it was amazing! Thank you for stepping up and helping us out. James Schwartz your powerful statement summed up so much I don't even know how to describe it. #wewillnotbesilent #NOMORE HAPPY PRIDE!! #sharewithpride #LGBTQAMISH www.themisfitamish.com Music : Wisdom in Sun used under a creative commons license from Canva Art: BJK Hosted by Mary Byler

Plain Rainbows: Spiritual Health Jun 22, 2021

Come join us as we chat about spiritual health with Joey!

Music : Wisdom in Sun used under a creative commons license from Canva

Art: BJK

Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz

Plain Rainbows: Learning not to Hate Yourself! Jun 15, 2021

Come join us as Kris talks about being labelled, living and thriving afterwards.

Disobedient Women: Amish Rape Culture Jun 13, 2021

Special Guest: Rev James Schwartz

Music: Wisdom in the Sun

Breaking Every Barrier

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license from canva

Art: BJK

Plain Rainbows: The Ruth Ellis Center Jun 13, 2021

https://www.ruthelliscenter.org/

Music : Wisdom in Sun used under a creative commons license from Canva

Art: BJK

Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz

Disobedient Women: Amish Abuse Awareness Part 1 Jun 01, 2021

Come join Kris and Mary on a conversation about the Amish Abuse Awareness Conference!

Music: Wisdom in the Sun

Breaking Every Barrier

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license from canva

Art: BJK

Disobedient Women: Amish Abuse Awareness Part 2 Jun 01, 2021

Join us for Part 2 with Kris and Mary on the Amish Abuse Meeting.

Music: Wisdom in the Sun

Breaking Every Barrier

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license from canva

Art: BJK

Plain Rainbows: Kicking off PRIDE Month! Jun 01, 2021

Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson CSL, Minister, Artist, Motivational Speaker & Teacher

Music : Wisdom in Sun used under a creative commons license from Canva

Art: BJK

Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz

Coffee with Audrey & Jimmy Part 3 May 15, 2021

Grab a cup and have a listen!

Key takeaway today is "if you see something, say something" Resources: find " qualified" trauma therapists. Doesn't have to be a minister or pastor. Doesn't have to be Christian. Someone who is trained and can teach you how to manage your PTSD

This is a production of The Misfit Amish LLC,

Music: Wisdom in the Sun and used under a creative commons license from Canva.

Art by: BJK

Hosted by: Mary Byler

Church Cleaning May 09, 2021

Come have a listen as Misty, Sarah and Mary discuss Amish Church cleaning and the repercussions today, long after they have been non-conforming to Amish life.

The link to Misty's book is here:

https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Silenced-Childhood-Betrayal-Ultimate-ebook/dp/B07FTQDN38

its also available in audio book format.

This is a production of The Misfit Amish LLC,

Music: Wisdom in the Sun and breaking any barrier used under a creative commons license from Canva.

Art by: BJK

Hosted by: Mary Byler

Disobedient Women Apr 24, 2021

Jasper and I discuss owning multiple business as former Amish/Mennos, the problematic cis male co-opting of our ideas, Jasper's scholarship program and more!

This is a production of The Misfit Amish LLC,

Music: Wisdom in the Sun and breaking any barrier used under a creative commons license from Canva.

Art by: BJK

Hosted by: Mary Byler

Coffee with Audrey and Jimmy Part 2 Apr 17, 2021

Part Two of the conversation continues... Grab some coffee and join Mary, Audrey, Jimmy Hinton as we talk more about Testing vs. Grooming, educating church leaders, and CYS and the foster system.

Coffee with Elam Bonus Episode Mar 29, 2021

Please join us for a special episode! We will have a special guest Lizzy Hershberger that directly affected my journey in navigating through the court cases and an amazing story to tell! Let's show people the power of survivors banding together! here's a link to purchase Lizzy's book: https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc... https://youtu.be/joYsUvSIomU

Coffee with Audrey and Pastor Jimmy Mar 29, 2021

Can churches be helpful in battling pedophilia and sexual crimes? https://read.amazon.com/kp/kshare?ahttps://www.amazon.com/Devil-Inside-Minister-Molested-Decades/dp/1950948617sin=B08W8PJ519...

Coffee with Elam, Season 1 Episode 10 Feb 21, 2021

#Amish

#shunned

#shunning

We would like to announce that we are streaming the final episode of this season of Coffee with Elam, 21 Feb 2021 "We would like to touch upon Liberation day for me is the day I walked out of my Amish home for the final time. That was 17 years ago, things have massively changed, but as evidenced by so much, so little has changed as well. "

LGBTQ Amish in America Feb 15, 2021

James and Mary are discussing LGBTQ Amish in America!

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