The Misfit Amish

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Coffee with Friends: Plain Communities Response to Child Abuse Jun 08, 2026

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Join us for a conversation with Bri Stoltzfus about Steve Stutzman, Strait Paths and Plain Communities responses to disclosure of child abuse. The blog: https://www.themisfitamish.com/post/c...

You may find Bri on Facebook: / bri.stoltzfus.2025 or TikTok: / missbriforpresident

Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2026 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler

Coffee with Friends: Weylin Jun 01, 2026

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Join us for a conversation with Weylin Unruh, author of The Godly Face of Narcissm. Weylin was part of the Church of God in Christ Mennonites. He left the church and several years later published a book that examines behaviors that were normalized, but under scrutiny become potentially harmful. You may purchase a copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/07k4jINv Substack: https://substack.com/@wunruh?utm_sour...

Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2026 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler

Rumspringa with Remii Apr 18, 2026

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Join us for a conversation with Remii from an Old Order Amish group that did practice rumspringa. Remii discusses her experiences, including early teens, and shares how she escaped. Remii had some unique challenges and needed assistance to establish her identity outside of her Amish community of origin because she did not have a social security number when she escaped.

You may find Remii:

youtube @Remiifirefly

tiktok: @remii728

Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2026 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler

Inside the Misfit Amish: Debunking Myths About Child Welfare Mar 07, 2026

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Hosts Mary and Barbie dissect a Psychology Today article on working with Amish families, calling out misinformation and harmful recommendations related to child abuse, reporting, and cultural assumptions.

The episode highlights cultural misunderstandings—about affection, assertiveness, gender roles, and community authority—while urging better cultural competence, survivor-centered practices, and respect for Amish people as individuals.

Gossip with Barbie: Suddenly Amish Feb 23, 2026

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In this episode, we will discuss the new reality TV show Suddenly Amish and our thoughts about it! Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. Let us demonstrate by example how to share gossip properly as we talk about our experiences with life in the community and in dominant culture America. Gossip, done the right way, is always done the Amish way!

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2026

Art by MB

Funded by our Patreon Subscribers

Coffee with Bri & Madison Jan 12, 2026

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Join us for a conversation with Bri and Madison. Bri was adopted into an Amish Mennonite home as a child. Madison was raised Catholic. Madison and Bri met at the same Wilderness Way Camp!

Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish.

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025

Funded by our Patreon Subscribers

Art by BJK and Mary Byler

Gossip with Barbie and Mary 3 Dec 24, 2025

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In this episode, we chat about food, candy, the traditions we have developed around the holidays, and more. We lament the materialistic traditions around this Holiday season. Know that if you are struggling, despite the feeling of isolation, you are not alone.

Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. Let us demonstrate by example how to share gossip properly as we talk about our experiences with life in the community and in dominant culture America. Gossip, done the right way, is always done the Amish way!

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025

Funded by our Patreon Subscribers

Art by MB

Coffee with Friends: We're not Wrong, You Are! Dec 15, 2025

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Join us for a conversation about the new book co-authored by Rosanna and Mary, in which we, as non-practicing plain women, share and contrast our lives!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4G4M2W4

Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish.

Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025

Funded by our Patreon Subscribers

Art by BJK and Mary Byler

Gossip with Barbie and Mary Nov 03, 2025

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Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025

Funded by our Patreon Subscribers

Art by MB

Gossip with Barbie and Mary Oct 20, 2025

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