Entering America's Most Conservative Amish Town

[@drewbinsky]

While many of you guys may disagree with the Swartzentruber Amish way of life, I actually found it to be quite refreshing. Their commitment to sustainable living and self-sufficiency is something that I’ve rarely seen outside of indigenous tribes in Africa. I also admire the way that the Swartzentrubers prioritize family, faith, and hard work, giving a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment. Lastly, while WE THINK their lives are extreme, they have no idea that other ways of life exist. So who are we to judge? Would love to hear your thoughts down below if you agree or disagree with the Swartzentruber Amish way of life. Thanks for watching!

[@anxiouscucumber9]

Do they not mind being described as a cult?

[@anxiouscucumber9]

Although i guess they're unlikely to ever see this, given their avoidance of modern technology (would be so interested to know if any of them asked to see the final video?)

[@jungervin8765]

After your video that a woman lives without eating and drinking just f you.

[@davidenglish2003]

Why did you call their religion a cult?

[@dwaynefoley1020]

@@davidenglish2003all religions are cults

[@michaelprivett5625]

THE BEDROOM talk was very touching, im so glad her mom still welcomes her back to her home. Im sure her mom still has her note.

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

this is why this guy has 4 million subscribers.. incredible content

[@drewbinsky]

thx!

[@1979augistine]

A​@@drewbinsky

[@tboy80z]

He's Amishphobic dude. How can you say that???

[@todd2324]

​@drewbinsky It would be nice if you interviewed Lizzie herself to know more about her background and what she is doing now.

[@Ropecharud]

@@todd2324THIS!!!☝️☝️

[@weejackrussell]

I first encountered these communities , Amish and Mennonite in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They have excellent fabulous food. Though they live a very frugal life their food is spectacular and lavish. Most of it is grown on their farms, so fresh and without additives. Lovely wooden furniture too.

[@CS-jr6ux]

Mel seems like a really good person to talk to and learn from and really open-minded. The Amish lifestyle has to be hard for some kids, but it's pretty amazing. I bet the food they make tastes incredible. I wish this was longer :)

[@alexwaskidnapped8609]

Literally HISTORIC documentary. It truly is unheard of to be inside a Schwartzentruber's house. Hard enough to have a conversation longer than a few sentences with your average old order Amish. I truly appreciate watching this documentary. Thank you for showing us an unprecedented look into their way of life.

[@keryljensen978]

Peter Santenello also has a great series of videos of the Amish. Check him out!

[@thyme3605]

@@keryljensen978love Peter’s videos.

[@Pugetwitch]

Yes this was really cool. Definitely appreciated. I hope that her family understands how valuable even a small glimpse into their life is, I'm sure that she doesn't care because everything is about God's will to them but God wills us to humble ourselves and to gain a renewed sense of gratitude through this perspective. So many of us wish that we could live in such simplicity but the fear of self sacrifice keeps us bound to modernity.

[@trreb1]

I drive for the Amish here in S.W. Michigan. Some of the greatest people I have EVER known. My wife of almost 26 years just passed away 6/3/24 and the love and support I have received from our Amish friends was amazing. I couldn't ask for better people to be friends with.

[@kenmartin1919]

Sorry for your loss sir. I can’t even imagine. I lost my mom at 16 and that was tough. Always remember how SHE ( your wife) would want you to carry on and I believe this will bring you peace.

[@denisedarnell1641]

I am a Michigan girl and have only seen a few Amish up north near Alpena where we went to their roadside stand and would buy them out. We always gave way more money than they requested... Whereabouts do u see the Amish in your area ? Are you near Claire ? I would love to go to the Amish area that's closer to Metro Detroit and frequent their bakeries or roadside stands. Nothing beats their baking and canning. Thanks if u can give me info please

[@yvettelattimore6883]

My condolences. Praying for God's comfort for you.

[@USMC0311-jz5gy]

@@denisedarnell1641 i am a Yooper and live in an old order Amish community south of the soo. i drive screws for them and use my chainsaw when needed. they call Gladwin old Gladwin and always want rides to Clair. there is an old order community in Engadine also. i get paid with lunch and veggies. most are super nice and work very hard. remember just because you look poor doesn't mean you are.

[@ps5748]

I agree...sorry for your loss friend....sw. ontario

[@乂]

Such a beautiful and eye-opening look into the Swartzentruber Amish way of life. Truly inspiring and thought-provoking.

[@Jonjs99]

FAKE

[@tripthrasher3569]

​@Jonjs99 it's really not. There's a big Amish community in my town and it's real. Your not bright huh?

[@whohan779]

@@tripthrasher3569 He meant 乂's channel. It's likely [partially] AI operated and serves the goal to generate subs with low effort.

[@GlennAxelrodActorModel]

What a great video! The Amish are truly fascinating, almost like a living period piece set in modern times. Lizzy’s description was absolutely captivating-her storytelling painted such a vivid picture that I felt like I was right there experiencing it alongside her. I’d love to hear more about her transition to life outside the Amish community-what a journey that must have been! Keep up the incredible work!

[@GraceAnn-m6x]

Exactly dear 😮

[@andrzej4469]

It brings tears to my eyes when I watch such programs. Big applause for Mom. She raised so many children herself. She kept the house in perfect condition. It's so clean here, everything is renovated, repainted and so tidy. I am absolutely in awe. It was definitely hard at times and there were a lot of tears and sadness. However, the community is a real support. When our modern world collapses, you will still be there and the reconstruction of the world will begin with you. Warm greetings from Wroclaw, Poland.

[@ElisabethAgnesHaget-hf8zv]

Das denke ich auch

[@fabioardilaeltiempoquevivi2483]

Asi sera. La profecia lo registra.

[@ihanak8814]

love polish bitches

[@michelleagnew8780]

Thank you for showing us in such a respectful way. I’m glad your mom has had you for a visit and that you still keep in touch with your family there.

[@LeOlamVaed]

Her mom is amazing for many reasons, she accepts her back to visit, she raise all these children alone ? Like seriously how? Can you interview her? Single mom here and I can barely raise one child on my own. This made me cry

[@drewbinsky]

her mom is a rockstar! i couldn't interview her out of respect

[@chelseagirl278]

they are truly a community - they help each other out in EVERY aspect

[@sonia1082]

Older siblings can sometimes be some good and even tough co-educaters.

[@sarahmiller5632]

Very interesting. Where I live in Canada we have similar people called Hutterites. They are also Anabaptists. They do embrace modern equipment etc. They are farmers and live in communities similar to the Amish. They dress like the Amish. They also cook and eat communally. There are no kitchens in individual houses.

[@sonia1082]

@@sarahmiller5632 That‘s so fascinating that they don’t have individual kitchens.

[@PaulHFleming]

My favorite segment was the Cellar. My Grandma used make preserves out of green apples, peaches, Red peppers and Chi-Chi which like relish. I didn't know could preserve meats that way too. Amazing it's in Cellar that dark and below ground keeps chilled. Their food,💯% healthy, No addictives, food coloring or chemical preservatives😊😁

[@trishajohnson2385]

I’ve seen Amish people quite a few times. But seeing Lizzie’s life of growing up there is awesome. I’m so glad her Mom let us see everything

[@monikakusnierova5424]

One of the best videos I have seen on YT. Being interested in Mennonites and Amish, coming from a tiny country in the middle of Europe (Slovakia) where noone really heard of these cultures + watching your videos on regular basis = great one ! Love and hugs to the mom and daughter ❤

[@kathyred3310]

Everything in the home is so clean. The woodwork and paint are perfect! Simple, fine craftsmanship! No unnecessary plastic junk, nick knacks, furniture. Just what they need to survive. Much respect! Thank You Drew and Lizzie for a great video!

[@elisebarthalow6075]

They don't spend money on what they consider worldly goods like decorations.I have lived around different Amish including Schwartzentrubers and yes most Amish keep their homes spotless.

[@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l]

Their homes are cleaner than most homes.

[@inkenhafner7187]

It's all fine and nice if it's your individual choice.

[@SusanChristmas]

I really like the simplicity of their lifestyle. It would be hard for me because I love to decorate.

[@politicallyincorrect2564]

Well she has like 18 kids who work for her 😅

[@mooninspain]

This is one of the most beautiful and educational videos I have seen. Ever.

[@hookedonphoenix3112]

My dad had a great fascination with and respect for the Amish, and we went and visited their communities in southern Illinois numerous times. While their way of life is very different, they’re still just people following their faith, and I appreciate you showing their culture and speaking to them like anybody else. Thanks for this video.

[@manuelfrontier]

I love their food is one of the most tasteful and healthy foods you can ever eat

[@alishaperry6521]

I hope she knows how lucky she is that her family still talks to her. You can tell her mother is a good person because she's so sweet and down to earth

[@Ea2ky90]

Yeah she's had enough loss in her life it seems and doesn't want to lose touch with her daughter

[@ethandollarhide7943]

@@Ea2ky90 Her daughter is a 🤡. She escaped for a reason, the fact that she keeps going back just shows that there's something wrong with her brain.

[@ethandollarhide7943]

This is the equivalent of going back to a parent that beats you.

[@alishaperry6521]

@ethandollarhide7943 wtf no

[@Jpow5734]

@@alishaperry6521mental abuse is no different than physical abuse, it still ruins lives.

[@mamajune3864]

This is the Drew Binsky style I fell in love with some years ago! This is raw, talented journalism, amazing editing and storytelling, and most of all, taking risks in conflict areas to tell a powerful story. Keep up the amazing work, Drew! 👏👏👏

[@drewbinsky]

Thx so much!

[@andrewdouvros1]

Love the classic @drewbinsky content

[@andrewcollins21]

Lizzie is amazing. I think that there is something wonderful about the self sufficiently and community that are lacking in the modern world.

[@TheBingo10]

I might have shed a few tears on the interaction with her mom. Having grown up Amish n after leaving am shunned as well and to see her mom accepting her as she is is just beautiful!

[@drewbinsky]

Best part :)

[@FollowersofChrist789]

@@drewbinsky you at Ohio? come to Ohio stow man and meet me sir. your vid is awesome!

[@georgecooke9010]

YOU GOT PRAYED FOR! GOD BLESS YOU.

[@oghenenyerovwobabafenure3948]

Her mum is getting in trouble for this

[@redlady8296]

@@oghenenyerovwobabafenure3948 only if the Bishop sees it.

[@RichardAuletta]

This is an incredible video -- not just a travel video, but in addition a time-travel video, a trans-cultural essay, and a comparative philosophy lesson of great depth. Congratulations!

[@laurenmark7764]

I live very close to this area. I am so happy that you came here. I have always grown up seeing the Amish and going to their markets and buying their products. It’s a wonderful and peaceful way of life. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@drewbinsky]

thx! lovely place and countryside living!

[@IsBigcat]

That's so kind of you to buy from them.

[@Ea2ky90]

I used to live in Sugarcreek😊

[@mackaroni9792]

I don't know about wonderful and peaceful... they're like the number one source of puppy mills, and they mistreat their horses badly

[@247freeschoolvideos3]

I live in cambridge lol

[@Kul9851CC]

OMG LIZZY IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 😍😍❤️❤❤

[@LynnDull-kp6hx]

Love you Drew..your videos helped me a lot when I was in the hospital fighting cancer ..God bless you and your wife.and family..thank you

[@napke8571]

Hi, Dutch here. I heard some 'Nederlandse' words :) Very interesting video, lovely lady and I do have great respect for the Amish way of living. Basic, pure, hard working and grateful. Also they have little to none environmental impact on the planet, its a big win-win 👍👍👍

[@Billy_Built]

Incredible video, and very true to Reality.. My Grandfather grew up Amish and left in the 8th grade as well, and would go visit them every couple of years as I was growing up. When I was younger there was one summer I spent up there with my Amish family and it gave me a complete overhaul on how I viewed things and how my time was spent for years to come. This video brought back many of those feelings I got from that summer. Thank you.

[@leealbert8898]

This is amazing...their way of life is simple and stress free. we need this...everywhere is chaos...thank you for this.

[@pennywright4666]

I’m impressed with your coverage of this particular Amish family. You were very positive and respectful about your subjects. I’m very glad that faces were blurred to protect the family. Thank you for this video. ❤

[@lizzieenswellness]

🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@J52d-g]

@@lizzieenswellnessI like that you see the positive impact your Amish upbringing had on you. It’s not all good but it shaped you into who you are and it doesn’t help to run from it or pretend it didn’t have some positive impact. Many ex Amish are not like you.

[@1celloheaven]

Hello from England Drew...appreciate your understated and unjudgemental style. Really enjoyed the visit. Thank you.

[@cindysutton-hw4nf]

I can’t believe I stumbled across this video! I buy eggs, produce, honey etc from Lizzie mom weekly. She is right, the best eggs anywhere! The location of her school is just down the hill from my home, I also,although English, grew up here. Sadly, I remember, as do so many in this community, when her father was killed. My mother, formed a friendship of kindness with her mother & out of a love for God they helped each other. I am so glad to see Lizzie thriving, yet still so connected to this very important piece of the world at whole ❤

[@hikmatullahos4912]

Who killed her father and why?

[@brittanyjaeger3606]

​@hikmatullahos4912 they say it multiple times. A drunk driver hit his buggy.

[@kennethbrodigan5375]

I buy eggs too! Thats wild.

[@GingerNinja1]

​@@kennethbrodigan5375 Is that supposed to be funny bc it's not

[@kennethbrodigan5375]

That is wild. By definition.

[@susap.4580]

Hallo zusammen, Ich bin total erstaunt das du liebe Lizzi so gut Deutsch sprichst. Die Lebensweise der Amisch fasziniert mich,ich bin in der Schweiz auf einem Bauernhof aufgewachsen in den 1950 Jahren geboren.Vieles was du in deinem Zu Hause zeigst erinnert mich an früher. Liebe Lizzy,all die Fähigkeiten die du in deiner Jugend gelernt hast werden Dir evtl. nochmal nützlich sein,du könntest dich selber versorgen wenn es denn notwendig wäre,du wüßtest wie man mit einfachsten Mitteln etwas herstellen kann. Alles Gute für eure Zukunft. Liebe Grüße,Katha

[@devonholdip4101]

She is not just beautiful, her vibe, spirit, energy and her strength. This is a great video swear

[@georgecooke9010]

YOU'RE AN EMPATH! COOL, NOT MANY ARE.

[@Charlie.Osborne]

So Hot!

[@kennethdefreitas3120]

She is so beautiful 😍

[@Loki.Lyesmyth]

Absolutely friend.

[@SuperJohn131313]

This is crazy! I grew up with those Amish and THAT farm! My family is actually married into Lizzie’s family! By the way, it’s Stark County, not Holmes. Great video!!

[@CindyinArizona]

I'd love to go to that area, what town is the farm near? Thanks.

[@baricreations9688]

Hello I'm working on a documentary about neighbor disputes and was curious if I talk to you about the Amish town you lived at.

[@NKP-1985]

Is it Wilmont ? I grew up in Massillon

[@johndambrosio7071]

Awe the way she just stairs out the window and her past hit her hard,she made a choice and huge leap in life,what a great amazing person

[@kalman3863]

I just had to watch it a 2nd time. Just tears! It's so beautiful, like how she can see where she came from and where she is now, and respect it all. This is how I've come see my life too, and how I help others to do the same. The community and family are precious and irreplacable. You are doing amazing, wonderful work! Your videos are life changing to their viewers. May G-d continue to grant you tremendous success!

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Thank you for introducing us to Lizzie, Drew. And for sharing this video. Safe travels. ❤

[@arveyaguirre1171]

Es con mucho gusto 😊

[@jeanlucpicard4225]

So great to see a Schwarzentrupper house inside. Thank you.

[@mariekatherine5238]

But these are pretty high Swartzentrubers. The truly most conservative are the Nebraska Amish, not from Nebraska, from Pennsylvania. Their founding bishop was from Nebraska.

[@mj9949]

I thought curtains weren’t allowed.

[@user-xv7nw7pq4s]

Bč

[@martinpaul2443]

Hello ! I'm a farmer in France et we have a lots of things to learn about the Amish ! Your video is very beautiful. Thanks a lot !

[@marconimartins2395]

💛💛💚💚💙💙

[@danielfarris7123]

Lizzy's outlook & attitude towards her old way of life impressed me the most ! She respected very much so her humble beginnings as a part of the Amish community & how that made her who she is today. Thank you for such a wonderful documentary on first hand Amish life "Before & After" !! ❤ ❤ ❤

[@Brady-r1u]

I just got a ride with Mel today. I really enjoyed talking with him and getting to see his perspective.

[@lukeyerdon5163]

Awesome

[@prlopez6134]

Wow thanks yo so much for sharing she was a Swartzentruber amish and she still could visit and talk to her mom that must be a wonderful feeling

[@laurelb1962]

I just got onto your channel via, this video. My husband's late grandmother, was a school teacher in an old order Amish community in and around Arthur IL. It was her very first teaching job she told me and she worked there for quite a while. She learned many many things from them and then, she told me and I can't thank her enough for that. I go to Arthur about 3 times a year now, (it's about an hour drive south of me) and I specifically go to an Amish grocery store called Beachy's. I buy thier Roll butter (it's so good you could eat it with a spoon) pasta in HUGE bags, candy, gallon jars of honey and most especially the Cheese, BEST AROUND, in my opinion and much much more. This video, really does go into more detail of thier lives, so thank you for taking us along on this extremely informative trip. It was absolutely amazing. ❤❤ Blessings, Laurel 😁

[@baricreations9688]

Hello I'm working on a documentary about neighbor disputes and was curious if I talk to you about the Amish town you're in touch with.

[@johnhubbard1393]

What a lovely spiritual community. This is really living. I’m from England, which I’ve seen now become a secular country, faith has been “educated” out of many people now, or just the apathy amidst plenty has jaded them. I look at this and think it’s how we were actually meant to live, one day we will all return to this. Fantastic story, thanks & best wishes to them all. 😊🙏

[@amandaknipe2382]

I have so much respect for Lizzie’s mom. She is a strong woman. The peaceful country life looks amazing

[@Alyce56]

Very informative and moving. Your friend was courageous to go back, but then, as she said her roots are part of who she has become. She needed to go back. ❤ Bravo, good doc!!

[@denaschrock774]

I’m so proud of Lizzie and how far she has come and pushed herself to grow. I knew her soon after she left. Great video documentary.

[@user-lb6un2ru3m]

love the amish! thanks for the documentary! Lizzie seems like an amazing woman, wow!

[@CarrotDugTooDeep]

I'm just gob-stopped and smiling from ear to ear! I just can't get the stupid smile off of my face. I LOVE that you were both able to go back to Lizzie's childhood home and they welcomed both of you. This is absolutely unprecedented and a beautiful insight to the hidden world that most don't get to see. Thank you!

[@yvy1]

Gob-smacked* Gobstoppers are a candy

[@CarrotDugTooDeep]

@@yvy1 LOL, I was so gob-smacked that I thought I was at the Chocolate Factory with Willie Wonka!

[@PlaneJaneCars]

This is some of the best editing and cinematography you’ve done in a while. The moment in her bedroom with the transitions to b-roll was perfect!

[@elielvisrocha4892]

I'm watching from Brazil, it's amazing know more about new cultures! Congrats for video.

[@vickiwalker3486]

There are very old fashioned conservative Mennonites who are similar to the Amish, who have gone into the jungle of Peru, and far away from any towns. Their home community was in Belize and they left there because their members there were using cellphones and adopting more modern ways.

[@Connor37911]

I suspect there are similar groups in many places. Many Amish in the North Eastern US use “Amish Markets” for extra income, where they make and sell some amazing home-made food.

[@robertmillen2967]

Search for Amish barn raisin, especially for one where a barn burned down and is being rebuilt - it’s amazing

[@tiffi0161]

Vielen vielen Dank für diese Einblicke!!! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!!

[@elsiederksen5001]

Very interesting and growing up Mennonite, so many memories came back. The outhouse with newspaper or catalogues...no toilet paper, Saturday baths...youngest to oldest using the same water, we had cold running water and electricity, church on Sunday....men on one side, women on the other, Mom always canned meat, vegetables and fruits. I really enjoyed this video.

[@waqaskhann91]

Sir, you have my respect! Putting in so much effort for beautiful content, you deserve everything!

[@noah_100]

This was fun as I had found Lizzie on instagram several years ago. It’s so fun watching your prospective as I grew up old order Amish from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

[@edinaldo1984]

Lizzie is a very special and courageous woman, congratulations Lizzie!

[@ryanalopez3078]

One of the cleanest homes I've ever seen.. I admire the simplicity and fortitude of the Amish. I used to do business with an Amish man who drove from Shippshiwanna IN to Chicago Swest. Some of the best food ever! There should be a class ppl can take to learn some of the self reliance and discipline skills..

[@corlissbrandy983]

Yes, sign me up

[@ashbarlow]

The moustache fact was so interesting! Something i never thought about before either 😮

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

we got the same in islam. for slightly same and some other reasons.

[@ashbarlow]

@@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob ohh! What are some other reasons?

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

@@ashbarlow because the othet religions like christians at this time wear mustache and so we seperate us. When you look at muslims from bangladesh, pakistan, chechnya and dagestan you often see men wearin their beard exact like the amish. I like the amish people very much because their religios and their community.

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

@@BrigitteNolte-ln1obNot ‘Islam’. Wahabi / Salafi school.

[@dryvonne1999]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative. I just came back from Kentucky while camping and we saw an Amish family camping in a travel trailer and they were using the campground washer and dryers to wash and dry their clothes. I thought that was interesting and I learned from this video that the Amish have different groups that accept and use technology and modern conveniences. I learned something new.

[@RetroGuy216]

Brand new to the channel! Love the content so far. SHE'S A MAJOR CUTIE THOUGH!!!! 😍

[@peggyh1395]

This was an amazing video. Thank you! I lived in Lancaster County PA for years and miss the daily bike rides through the peaceful Amish countryside.

[@kellygreen4058]

I could live this way. I love to can things. I make butter and cheese. I see the meat. Looks like what I can here in NC. I would enjoy learning different and new things to can and cook. I really enjoyed this. I would love to visit. Thank you so much, Kelly.

[@kathyred3310]

Your Mom is a good woman for wanting to still be your friend! I have seen and read that when an Amish person is shunned it’s game over, don’t let the door hit you in the ass. I hear the gratitude you have for your special relationship with your mother. ❤

[@drewbinsky]

her mom is amazing!

[@sabra1066]

​@@drewbinskyher mom is a loser for putting Amish before her daughter

[@tracyrenee5020]

​@@sabra1066how dare you say such a thing!!!

[@lasheenaward5823]

I thought it was just me that feels this way ​@@sabra1066

[@lasheenaward5823]

​@@sabra1066they talking about her mom so sweet no she not I can see pain in her eyes especially when the guy kept saying her mom is nice child plz imagine your mom keeps saying we friends 😢😢😢😢

[@kenlahmers9648]

Really nice video. I was editor of the local edition of the national Amish newspaper The Budget in the mid 1980s. I grew up in Tuscarawas County next to Holmes County, and still visit the Amish country around there often. I'm a big fan of the Hiland High sports teams which have won many state titles. The high school is just east of the village of Berlin.....

[@C0nadeass0biu]

What an amazing Family! They respect the choices and ways of live. Thanks for your video🎉

[@aaronloomis8750]

This is a lovely story. Thank you, Liz, for sharing your heart.

[@DonnaSCurran]

I really enjoyed this. It's respectful towards the Amrish and teaching us English about their community. They live peacefully with themselves and outter community. We could all learn something from them

[@ethandollarhide7943]

They live peacefully with the outer community? Cut the BS. Send a member of one of the many many many many groups that Christians oppose to one of these communities and see how much respect they get from the Amish. Christians proved a long time ago that there is no coexisting with them.

[@daisymae3258]

@@ethandollarhide7943what groups are you suggesting???

[@ethandollarhide7943]

@@daisymae3258 Okay let's look at all the groups Christians oppose: Atheists, People of other Religions, LGBTQ people, Feminists, Sex Workers, Vegans, People that don't want kids, Interracial Couples, People that drive electric cars, etc. Let's see how respectful the Amish would be if we sent somebody like that there for a visit.

[@CupContender]

This is prob the best youtube, so unbiased and willing to explore any culture with an open mind. U prob won't see my message but if u do Sault to u brother u gotta a subscriber for life

[@Crushkirkland]

Lizzie is beautiful and a beautiful soul. She seems like such a graceful person. This is a really really good video. Top tier content!

[@nathanyoder2379]

Wow! Great work Drew! I work at the Amish and Mennonite Center in Berlin, Ohio not too far from Lizzie’s family. To answer a question you asked in the video - the Amish population doubles every 17 years. Swartzentruber's have a 95% retention rate.

[@arfriedman4577]

Sorry to the family for the loss of their dad. Ive watched many Lizzie videos for approx 2 years . Ive seen Drews videos about 4 years. This video was on my homepage. I was glad to watch and see how Lizzie grew up. Her home is beautiful. Im so happy she can go home. I first learned of the Amish as a kid. My family went to a week onference at Host Farms, Lancaster PA for a few summers. I was always interested to learn about the Amish and Menomonie people.

[@danweaver5787]

Where you watch Lizzy?

[@JollUsARoint]

I have been watching you on my TV since yesterday.. you are my favorite tourist journalist I think that's what I'm trying to say LOL. But you have some amazing videos. And just want to say thank you. I will have you on the TV all day today as well. I can't comment on there I have to come to my cell phone. But you have a great one and safe travels my friend 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💚👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎👊🏻💨💥💪🏻💪🏻

[@andersen6422]

Notice how every single thing in that house is immaculate? The stove, the washer, the water pump... everything looks brand spanking new because they keep everything in perfect working order and cleanliness.

[@leannsmreker3201]

They don't have social media to distracte them

[@salviabuckwheats7434]

Yeah sure, they knew someone was coming with a camera. Not everyone is clean.

[@rosatruth7262]

Algo increíble ir allí pero hay más de 100 reportajes iguales de muchos KZbinr 🤣

[@TrevorPhilipsBro]

My drive doesnt have horseshit all over it

[@paradoxparade1]

Hm, reminds me of that German dude from the 40s.

[@michelelove]

19 kids? Omg my great grandparents had 15 and I thought that was alot. I like the fact that the older gentleman stated that Amish isn’t for everyone,it’s just a way of life but not the only way of life. Their young people aren’t condemned to it,they have choices.

[@alejandrogm1588]

A lot of fun between the sheets.

[@GlenFarmer-c6i]

Yet 80% now choose to stay!!! 30 years ago 60% stayed, somehow they choose Amish more now!!! Even with more Choices!!! Their population doubles every 16 years now!!! Maybe it's because the outside world moved too much towards Satan.. Look at churches these days they many became purely satanic

[@chithiennguyen1371]

They haven't discover condom yet.

[@hanoord9412]

Yeah I dont get how they plan to be "sustainable" when their population will significantly more than double every generation...

[@hanoord9412]

Yeah I dont get how they see themselves as "sustainable" when their population grows so rapidly every generation...

[@hackcrew42]

Lizzie is an incredible human being with such a unique story. Whomever she ends up sharing life with is a very very lucky human being ❤

[@victorialopez9717]

I've been watching this channel off and on since long before Drew finished up all his countries traveled. I really like the angle he's going with now because the US has so much to explore as well.

[@djcandle3863]

Growing up in nearby Maryland, we see and encounter the Amish all the time and as long as I’ve known them, they are the warmest, nicest and friendliest people I know. They’re incredibly down to earth and very humble people and Lizzie is the perfect example of this. If you ever get a chance to get to Lancaster or any other Amish areas, remain humble and open and you will have an incredible experience.

[@Meowmixery]

Maryland fren! I did some living near Reisterstown for awhile my neighborhood was all Amish it was neat. My only complaint is when the nearby farms had their animals out, soon as you go outside your nose gets a big waft of that "fresh" air lmao.

[@ethandollarhide7943]

The only reason I would go to an Amish community is for the purpose of having an Anti-Religion protest. They have blinded you People just like MAGA Christian Nationalists have.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

How do they treat their horses?

[@michaelbeachy9022]

@@Meowmixery loll yes it stinks but that is country air all over not just in amish country . Drive through Kansas there they have vast amounts of that country perfume

[@djcandle3863]

@@Meowmixery Haha yes, you will catch a whiff of that smell in the air from time to time but you quickly adjust to it. Also helps getting stuck into those delectable Amish pretzels and pies. Make you forget everything else lol

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

Beautiful home. Kicks the crap out of my childhood home. We weren't Amish, we were coal miners, in a small town. Wood / coal stove, outhouse, house half that size, preserves in the basement just like that, our tub was bigger though. Heat water on the stove fill the tub, it was bitch to empty though. My Grandmother / mother baked fantastic breads and pies, my grandmother made her own sauerkraut and mustards, she made a horse radish mustard made your nose flare up twice its size. form the heat The basement in her house had a concrete floor that was divided by a short wall, full of jars of preserves just like that. It was divided in an ingenious way as basements flooded in our town every spring. So one side would fill with water the other was dry. When it reached a certain level we would have to empty the wet into the dry side, and it would drain out from there. Child labor! We did have electricity though.

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

I often visited Amish communities while I was at school in the U.S. and Canada many years ago, and always found their way of life strangely appealing despite my markedly different cultural background. I myself grew up in an isolated Greek mountain village (with no electricity, plumbing, or any other modern amenities - in fact, the conveniences of this Swartzentruber homestead appear positively decadent compared to those of my poor village home). Yet, this simple rustic life, the hard manual work, the dependence on the land and the seasons, and most of all, the close-knit family bonds and strong sense of community are very attractive because they transport me back to an idyllic childhood and bring back to me all the people whom I dearly loved and long since lost. To those that reared us in the midst of much toil and hardship, it wasn’t easy living, but it was so much more beautiful, natural, and humanly fulfilling compared to our artificial urban lifestyle...after all, this is generally how the vast majority of folk all over the world lived up to just a few generations ago!

[@HeywoodJablowme-d4t]

Awesome video…..great to know that her mom was open to her stopping back for a visit and that they keep open dialect…

[@bisket2003]

Lizzie reflecting out her childhood window was such a beautiful moment.

[@MyVinylRips]

Wow, this is amazing. Thanks so much! Love your videos, all the best from Norway :) A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to visit a friend in the US and we drove through Ohio, met a lot of friendly Amish people. Really unique to see it from the inside, from your view!

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks for the comment! Love Norway and hope to go back soon!

[@MyVinylRips]

@@drewbinsky You're more than welcome! :)

[@duncanclark9614]

This is great video. There are many aspects where I have envy for having such a simplistic life. They aren't on the hamster wheel, getting sucked in to keeping up with the Jones'. Lizzie, is a great human being, not negative and looks for the positives in everything. Love this video

[@ephraimetuk9670]

Her thinking is so motivating. i love it, it's hard to move against a community as strong as hers

[@mermaideee798]

Absolutely informative! Thank you for sharing, Drew!

[@drewbinsky]

thanks for watching!

[@tiagosanches2830]

Muito informativo, um povo separado simples e humildes.

[@jasasyiken5561]

Thanks for sharing. What’s most interesting is that you do videos, get people to see it and you’re paid money as you explained to that guy. But you have to go the shops to get your food and stuff, pay electricity and water bills, rent etc etc. And for that guy, he just work the land and animals and it provides for all his needs. The wealth is just him and the land. But for you, your wealth is subjective to others (viewers and KZbin). Their lifestyle is actually more free and empowering and ours are more constrained and dependent on others.

[@teijaflink2226]

Though seems like they live quite a lot under fear and control of their church sadly, that isn't exactly freedom even if this type of life close to nature feels lot more freeing otherwise. As long as it's a choice from your heart and not out of fear.

[@jasasyiken5561]

@@teijaflink2226 The way I see it, the church to them is like IRA or the judiciary authorities ie Police etc to us. We live under the same fear, just in different forms. The true sense of freedom is like a wishful word for everybody in my opinion.

[@sweetea3272]

Look at their hands and forearms!!! Crazy strong!! 😮 really good documentary ❤

[@wonhome2711]

This is your most fascinating doc. Thanks for educating your viewers on how having the basics can make this group happy. I've visited this area and always wanted to see what happens inside these buildings.

[@jamesleibensperger6489]

It is a great experience that we in America have such diversity, and the Anabaptists, Amish, and Mennonite have my upmost respect! I live about an hour , and a half from Lancaster, PA., and love the time there! God bless you 🙏, and please do more of these videos!!

[@notsparks]

This is nice. I was raised Swiss Amish, and it is considered conservative by Amish standards but not as conservative as Swartzentruber or Nebraska Amish. It's very lucky that she is welcomed back by her family. I don't have that, but I am happy with my decision.

[@baricreations9688]

Hello I'm working on a documentary about neighbor disputes and was curious if I talk to you about the Amish town you grew up in.

[@joannsmith3589]

her dad died... so maybe her dad would not have welcome her back... but a mother is more understanding

[@annalise8229]

@@notsparks was your transition to modern life difficult ?

[@IxAmxOlek]

Super interesting and emotional. Especially the part where Lizzie was in her old room. I could feel it through the screen. Thanks for showing this community to the world. Greetings from Germany.

[@bitshtannicajohnson6957]

*She may have gone through S A as a lot of the Amish girls sadly do*

[@teijaflink2226]

Felt like it was sadly mostly painful for her to visit her old room instead of good memories, specially how she was scolded for dumb things.

[@الوردجميلي]

Omg I am so glad to hear you are taking theñ on an international trip 🏰lucky couple they are so cute !

[@kevinnlogan1425]

I like their way of life. Also saving our planet. Thank you for putting this together.

[@joeythenomad]

Sounds like an intense trip down memory lane with Lizzie in the Amish country. Bet that took some nerve to revisit and share.

[@drewbinsky]

yes it was quite the experience!

[@cd-ft4hs]

@@drewbinsky Very informative video, but don't you feel the word cult has a negative connotation in your title? Especially after taking time to get to know them, but I could be wrong.

[@TryLife-mx5hg]

Drew is one of the most underrated KZbinrs

[@ethandollarhide7943]

She's a Project 2025 supporter so of course it makes sense that she still supports the Amish Cult.

[@Nighthawk2211]

Great video, you were lucky to find Lizzie. Super charming and still able to go back to her family, despite not being a daily part of it.

[@jamesm6006]

Drew understood the mission.

[@tylerk9924]

Well documented the cakes 🍑

[@lukebothe7131]

Wow she is so beautiful and her mind is so attractive, her family’s home is beautiful! I wish I could find someone like that

[@mrtwis7]

I lived in a cult from 19-39 yo,& I am 63 yo now…there was good & bad,& so when I left in 2000 I discarded the bad & kept the good…most important of all, I kept my faith in Jesus Christ my Lord & Best Friend since I found Him in 1979❤

[@drewbinsky]

which cult?

[@mrtwis7]

@@drewbinsky The children of God,a group that started in Huntington beach ( leader went totally off the rails a few years after it started ). So glad I left,I wish I had left before!

[@AbinMathewIssac.]

It's better that you leave....thank god​@@mrtwis7

[@aimeebaldwin5600]

I'm sure you went through a lot. Thank God you kept your faith. ❤

[@aloe704]

Amen. I hate how some cults can give a bad rep to our faith. But Praise God you kept the good part of it!

[@SantyRatax]

Buenísimo el video! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷