Living with the Amish 4 of 6

Six British teens live for 6 weeks with liberal "Amish" and "Mennonite" families in the U.S.

[@ejk872]

I love Charlotte more and more with each episode. She was the one I was most skeptical about, especially that scene of her during the first episode of her sunbathing while her mom serves her tea and does her nails for her. But she has really turned out to be the most open minded and genuinely interested in bettering herself and is inquisitive about the Amish way of life and understanding where they are coming from; and accepting of any task or chore they ask of her. I pray for her that she can have a deep and intimate relationship with God and can find that fulfillment she seeks. I hope this experience truly changes her life for the better.

[@Ujuani68]

Me too. I am not sure, that we turn into an Amish person, but she might become a nun, if she has a Catholic background. She seems so interested in the Scripture.

[@katrinaschneider41]

I agree 😊. I just hope she begins with helping her family out around the house too.

[@masada2828]

It seems it was more the parents at fault; not requiring anything of her or to even let her help herself.

[@masada2828]

Ujuani68 - rather extreme. One can accept Christ and change their way of life without becoming a nun.

[@EDDIELANE]

@@masada2828 But I dont really blame her mom either >< Charlotte was probably a little ray of sunshine all her life.

[@miatodd2974]

I can officially say that I'm addicted to this series

[@jorjahdaws9848]

Same✌️

[@mrsc6917]

Do they have more than 6 episodes?

[@kimchloe4458]

Me too. They need to make more.

[@natashadefoe2048]

Me too!

[@TheDuffman1812]

Robe Spier even tho they stated that some Amish do...

[@cf8959]

My father-in-law told my boys : “You can be as dumb as a box of rocks, but if you have common sense, you’ll get along just fine.” I think that’s one of the best pieces of advice a man could give his grandchildren. He was a wise man, mostly.

[@AhsanY2K]

" You can't create happiness, it comes from within." - What an astute observation

[@randsollie7921]

I think we, as westerners, don't realize how much harm we are doing ourselves by our constant entertainment. We equate joy and happiness with being entertained, so much so that we idolize those that entertain us. We want to look like them, dress like them--our clothes styles, our hair styles, even our beliefs seem to follow theirs. We tend to find our identity in people we admire; we want to be like them instead of just being who we are. I think this is what I admire so much about the Amish: they are not so self-focused, they are community focused. They are not in competition with each other, they are in community with each other. They realize they cannot be complete without each other and that causes them value each other to the point that no one questions if they are of any value--that's a given. We in the west seem to only value those who can do something for or give something to us. Something I've been thinking a lot about lately.

[@adaonya1744]

+Rand Sollie You couldn't have said it better, tums up to you!!!

[@mariafarooq113]

Bulls eye

[@kams6748]

+Rand Sollie I agree with you as well and often wonder if my life would have been richer, among a more simple unity, hard work included.

[@randsollie7921]

+Kam S yes. I'm pretty sure life would have been more fulfilling had I taken that route. I have no complaints about how my life turned out, but what does all the money and stuff really mean? I dream about a life where strangers are just as important as friends and family, not just to me but to everyone. one day...

[@stephenbarr5916]

+Rand Sollie I agree,at least in part

[@charlesmichael9188]

THIS series (4) I feel sorry for George. ANd have more warmth and respect for Charlotte. SIena is FINALLY listening respectfully. Poor James...he has had such a hard, sad life. I hope that changes.

[@donniegray553]

I would like to see some updates from each of these kids, particularly James and Charlotte

[@belldao5363]

Donnie Gray, Amen...

[@TualaFam]

I totally agree! What amazing kids they are and to see where they are and how life has treated them would be great.

[@rachaelreece5695]

@myersplus5 google them..she, s on ig..has her own clothing line

[@zaharadawn2427]

Yes I'd love a where r they now fallow up with the kids n families :)

[@frenzycon]

George is a BA History specializing in Psychiatry

[@toshley6192]

The thing I hate most since I moved to a big city is the lack of community. I couldn't even tell you my next-door nieghbours names. It's depressing to be so isolated in the middle of so many people. I'm moving back to the country as soon as I can.

[@savannaking9833]

Toshley same here..I was raised up a Hollor, in the country...but,we all knew each other...Where I live now,I jus found out my neighbors name and I've lived here over 2yrs... Isolation can be hard on the soul...

[@MrWookie21]

Cities are illusions to keep our souls imprisonned in the slavery system owned by the elites. All you find in there is ideology : Money - Law - Architecture - Art - Music - Fashion - Warfare - Economics - Politics - Religion etc. All these stuffs havn't been created by God but Men. And especially aristocratic nobility, templars, masons, jews, they are all part of the same despoiling group.

[@emilywilson6692]

I feel the same

[@blinkie1114]

I agree completely. I moved as a child from a rural farm to inner city when my parents split and it was such a culture shock, I felt like I was constantly being watched bc there is no privacy outside- and yet I didn’t k ow my neighbors either, they were just there and sometimes outside watching. It’s lonely and I reminisce a lot back to my childhood. It wasn’t perfect but having that kind of space helped me know myself, and know how. I would spend all day alone in the woods or caring for our animals and chores. I would go out questioning everything feeling lost and confused and come back with a feeling of peace, no it didn’t all make sense but I would always find peace in the sound of the wind in the trees and the sound of leaves under my feet. I miss it so much. One day I pray I am able to live off the land. I am a prisoner to my phone. It’s unnatural. I need to find my roots. I learned carpentry as a child and I love working with my hands. I struggle in college and recently decided it’s just not for me I need to work with my hands. It’s difficult when everything is so expensive, but I just struggle so much with school and I don’t find them fulfilling.

[@WoodlandPoetry]

Poor Charlotte, starting In Genesis! I wish someone had told her to start with the book of John. This is such a sweet series and these young people all seem so wonderful.

[@IWH8023]

Genesis is the bomb!

[@mazzvidz]

@@IWH8023 Genesis is quite amazing but I agree, the Gospels are much easier reading than the Tanakh. I started with John myself because my mind wasn’t ready for Genesis.

[@cf8959]

I’m struck and pleasantly surprised that the women in this community are very well respected. Their husbands respect that they have a right to an opinion just as the men do. Mutual respect and freedom of speech and individuality is very obvious. That’s the way all marriages should be. The women seem very happy.

[@netapando8088]

OMG!!! Here we go again in a mutually gender respected community some A-hole decides to blame the females as making it a "gender war", like always! Couldn't you just watch a lovely, warm, and revealing series on both sides!¡! I watched as boys and girls were having eye opening revelations as the episodes progressed forward. I thoroughly enjoyed watching as each one come into more and more of a mature adult!

[@MrWookie21]

@@netapando8088 Mennonite's faith is evoluting according their wealth. They are just maranes hiding behind christianity. Their lack of emotions and creativity is blattant. Would like to know when they left europe ; probabbly just before the 30 years war...

[@masonslie1146]

The key to happiness is love. If you don't have love you have anger and anger is depression. Wow

[@charaayars4692]

i think George is lonely and under a lot of pressure...

[@Straycathollow]

Chara Ayars George needs Jesus.

[@Degeena]

His mom says sending him away from home to a great university could help "George to think about himsellf and not about being the brother number 2." But in rality she send him away because she put pressure on him about his study.

[@kerim.peardon5551]

She wants him to spend more time at home, but she sent him away when he was younger, so the message she taught him was that being with family isn't important. You only have a short number of years to be with your kids and if you don't develop a tight, deep relationship with them then, you will never have it. I had family members that I was taken away from when I was 8--I went from spending quite a bit of time with them on a regular basis to only brief visits occasionally. I had another family member that I was allowed to spend huge amounts of time with. As a result, I was very close to the latter and feel distant from the others. And I recognize I will never have the same feelings and connection with the absent family members as I had with the one whom I spent time with every other week. Unfortunately, that's what George's mother has done; she sent her son away when he was still in his bonding years and, as a result, he has no real bond with her and never will. She will be as close to him as a cousin he spends holidays with, not like a mother.

[@GOTTshua]

@@Straycathollow.... Knowing Jesus is the greatest treasure upon this earth. Halleluyah.

[@plumeria66]

For such simple, "uneducated" people, they have such deep wisdom.

[@AndersErichsen-rr7vs]

They read there bibles ;) I don't agree with the letters of Paul being Gods word, actually I believe he was a false Apostle - but a lot of the Anabaptist as I understand, had a centered view of aiming at the doctrines of Jesus and not the doctrines of Paul.

[@Mtkid2003]

Anders Erichsen

[@AndersErichsen-rr7vs]

What?

[@AndersErichsen-rr7vs]

No real Historian would deny that Jesus existed...

[@AndersErichsen-rr7vs]

I tend to hear that - but it does not change the fact presented, and that Jesus walked this Earth. Lying is transgression of Gods Law, the 8 Command of his 10 words.

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

These kids are really learning the right way to live and believe! I love this!!☺️

[@conniemiller411]

The Amish mother brought tears to my eyes with the things she said about James as they were saying their goodbyes.

[@TheGeordieClan]

It really is amazing the amount of whining and "me, me, me" that goes on from the kids and yet as unworldly as the Amish are they are content, happy and giving.

[@sistersusie8569]

Suggestion for Charlotte and her confusion on Bible-reading - the best way for new seekers is to start with John's Gospel in the New Testament - it's generally not a good idea to start at Genesis 1 and read all through like a school textbook. After John, try Romans :) Bless you and your wonderful open spirit :)

[@amandagarner6087]

I guess it just depends, I started in Genesis. I think it helps ready the old with the new testament!

[@amandagarner6087]

*reading

[@GOTTshua]

Jesus is able to draw a person with the help of the Holy Spirit, speaking to their heart. When a person reads or hears scripture, seeds are planted. It can take time for the soil in a person's heart in order for these seeds to blossom and bear fruit.

[@masada2828]

John is not an easy book. I would start with Paul’s letters.

[@nataliejames7451]

They way it was explained to me was so simple we live by the new testament jesue saved us from the sacrificing the animals when he became the ultimate sacrifice the old testament is good to read and know cause it has a lot of good lessons.

[@benedictadesouza9936]

Charlotte is such a lovely person, she seems sweet, always up for learning something somehow. I love and adore her openness. She's just pleasant and lovely.

[@vivivincenza]

"We haven't seen colour for a long time." "Our other outfits were all dark." They have been wearing pastel colours this whole time?

[@3monsters014]

Dog and pony show or each order does things a bit differently.

[@liliivanova2920]

The black color is for funerals!!!!

[@Madhatrs1]

I homeschool my son.. didn't start by choice..he had health probs.. now I couldn't imagine anything else. all the neighborhood kids come over. they know they can get a bottle of water or a snack.. or fellowship.. when their parents aren't home.

[@jaimecervantes3896]

I wish my family was like this family. They help each other it looks like they help them self s making decisions in life. You don't see BMWs or any fancy cars. Just a simple lifestyle. I got two beautiful daughters and I'm afraid that there gonna meet a man that it's going to disrespect them. And treat them bad. Thank you for sharing this video it makes me appreciate life more everyday god bless you.

[@kerrybullard9436]

I think the world would be a better place if we could all open our eyes and live more this way.

[@alanbuban9020]

what, as a cult....

[@MrBaraBob]

Kerry Bullard you do that as our country gets destroyed in a second.

[@GOTTshua]

It is how Jesus designed us to be as human beings, created in His creative image.

[@drewkline96]

@@MrBaraBob Thomas Jeffersom would be more proud of the amish than any other group

[@jonahembrom4043]

@@alanbuban9020 don't you know you live cult life by adoring devil.

[@debika1]

EP 1 - EP 4 now is really getting me into wanting a simple life of working @ the farm and being with FAMILY

[@believeliveloveandlaugh3844]

Thanks for sharing . Just by watching this videos I feel different.

[@weezie168]

I love to hear everyone singing, the 4-part harmony. God bless you! 😉 💜

[@monaattianese9838]

Ah I'm so glad the mom saw the heart of that young man! I found him endearing from the jump.. kinda a lost soul on the search!,, 🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahnixdorf1]

They have it right with the courting and getting to know one another, Not internet dating.

[@SuzannaKiraly]

+Sarah Nixdorf And its ideal that they don't have to worry about contraceptives and their side effects or about unplanned pregnancy.

[@peggyt1243]

+Suzanna Kiraly Maybe these things do happen. If they do, you can be sure that it is kept very private.

[@_sheebie]

This was a really good episode. It is true what that Amish man said that, happiness comes from within. Thank you for posting all of these videos. I do appreciate it 😘

[@rickyshan377]

27:18 pimping out your vehicles...some things don't change no matter where you come from XD

[@jorjahdaws9848]

😂

[@jerseygirl6261]

I love the fact how purely they live 🥰I would love to spend a week with them 🥰Beautiful People

[@CherryJ2911]

Omg these people are so nice you can tell they are truly genuine people

[@manuelattard9983]

hard to give up all the commodities and shift to amish lifestyle, but I think if I was raised in an amish community I would be proud of it and would not wish to switch the other way round. Friendship and support from a community gives much more than any commodities offered in todays world, getting more individualistic every day. I think anyone will benefit from watching these videos.

[@sweetsugar1014]

In the past, I've dated a few guys who had gotten a bit frustrated with the relationship because they said, I didn't make them feel wanted by kissing on them and being close to them often. My reply is usually, that will come, but for now, let's just get to "KNOW" one another. In our American culture, our guys are taught to just "go for it" (sex) they're hardly ever taught to take the time to find out what's in the girl's heart. Even, the guys who actually really see you as marriage material falls into the trap of this culture and go for being physically intimate over pursuing knowledge about the girl. (Yea, our culture is a little off-kettle and we need to submit to the ways of the Lord- they're much better anyway).

[@user-cu1tl2cd4h]

[@TippyPuddles]

Sweet Sugar 101 No, the guys are not taught that, they expect it as if it is their right. No sex by the third date and their gone. Then they complain that they are no "good girls, or wife material around", kinda twisted thinking. Then, they only go for looks and are soooo disappointed when they open up their eyes to who the girl really is. She was the same all along, but they're eyes were clouded,and they only could see her tits at first.

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

+Ann Korn I've never heard of a guy wanting "wife material"

[@TippyPuddles]

Yea, that's what you guys call a women who will drool after every one of your words, never been fucked, works 24/7, cooks, cleans and washes up everything. Then you abuse the word feminist, for that is what you call these women. They don't need a man. After you expect all that from a women, you wonder why relationships don't work out.

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

I don't understand your point.

[@gullwingstorm857]

Charlotte shouldn't have started with Genesis. She needed to be helped with where to start and the context to read in.

[@donniegray553]

It was a New Testament in the last episode?

[@anml1969]

And presumably you KNOW where she should have started.

[@nataliejames7451]

Personally didn't understand geniuses till I study Joseph and then the rest fell into place

[@gullwingstorm857]

Adam Lunn Yes. Yes I do. Studied Theology, survey of doctrine, Biblical history, hermeneutics, etc for years at Bible college. Presumably, you actually have no idea where she should have started. ☺️

[@MileinaJuarez]

If you can give only one bible verse it’s certainly from John For GOD so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. I’d always recommend starting with John to accept Christ as your savior

[@amstergal]

I think this was my favorite of all - enjoying every moment of the series and the other also with the Amish group experiencing the UK, thought provoking and moving I must say. Thank you for uploading!

[@TheLaura1823]

George is a really great guy!

[@stacischuck3844]

Laura Tomasi he is so handsome and sweet

[@spankymcanus999]

I can forgive him for saying live love laugh

[@lindasmith4231]

Family, friendship, faith, fellowship, respect, and humility- what a great definition of a happy life!

[@dotsyjmaher]

God bless ALL of them...I love them all..

[@alwayscatholicknight7920]

watching again after seeing this for my 12th time now,love this series 5:58 pm Eastern Standard Time.

[@charaayars4692]

the ladies are so cheerful :D so full of innocent laughter.

[@shannonrideshare1856]

The Mennonite’s, Amish and Brethren are some of my favourite people on the planet. Thanks for sharing I love watching and learning. Sending love and light to you all!

[@jillianlea9690]

The boy with the hair and piercings seems to have a gentle heart and open to learning and family etc ...very sensitive and they are missing it because his piercings and hair that's sad and in guess a disadvantage to the stereotypes amish have

[@MeghanBelhumeur]

Charlotte needs a study bible! It is very difficult to just go from Genesis 1. I’ve been an incredibly devout Christian since day one and I still have a hard time with reading scripture. God bless them, they’re all giving it an honest effort.

[@cathiiannii]

I think we have lost our way alot with out teens bogged down with alcohol.drugs and pressures of life. We have swung too far to the permissive side of life and not in a good way.

[@josh24682468]

it really amazing to suddenly realise how far the modern way of life went to in a bad way, so it's sad to know that. but the amish gives real hope and that the beauty of it

[@brekapner6834]

A scrapbooking party? Yes please 😍

[@Sgtturtle22]

Bre Kapner Leslie Knoopes favorite activity she be in heaven lol

[@desicpr00]

Before I became a Christian my life was full of anxiety, depression and hopelessness. I went with the flow of our society thinking God was only for stupid people and morality was relative. You can see the huge contrast of peace and joy in a God centered community verses our own. As a Christian its very hard live the life I want in our western society. I get mocked for wanting the exact values and community you can see Amish society. I am heartbroken to see how far we have come from what loving your neighbor really looks like,

[@nicholelivesay3828]

I completely agree. I would like to live the simple life with my husband and kids.

[@YayaJ4579]

Desi C...if you're really serious about the Amish living maybe there is a way. I myself am a follower of Jesus Christ. A lot of people im more legalistic. I just know God's Word is Truth. Jesus Christ of course died for every human being on this earth, those who are gone those who will come and those who are here now. I've always been different and wanted so much to fit in but that never happened. I was bullied mercilessly, by my mother first, siblings, school kids etc. I found out why later. But God never wanted me to fit in, ever. I prayed to the Father to take out all those who should not be in my life and bring everyone He wanted in my life. He brought the Anabaptist into my life through going to VOM conference. I feel so blessed. I feel so alien in my western life style. I would miss wearing jeans though😕. Im sure i could eventually get used to it though. If you're interested. They live in Holmes county in Ohio...Blessings!

[@susiearviso3032]

Desi, you do what is best for YOU. Beat to your own drum. What other people think doesn't matter.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Nobody, even the Amish, can work their way into heaven. Their faith is what saves them, not living like 18th century farmers. You can live in faith just like them without trading your car in for a buggy

[@MrGuy-cp1gt]

@@JohnnyRebKy the LORD drew me out to the wilderness 40 years ago . I live off grid , I know the toil , the routine, and I love that he has separated me , for that I am thankful. And yes I work part time , in the real world , which is totally a vexation to the spirit within .and when the ELECT ONE comes , and sets up his KINGDOM on earth how shall it be ? Have not the prophets spoke of it ? Shall some work in stinking factorys , but ah! We have the pretrib rapture thing , which is no such thing . But is wonderful lieing spirit to captivate the Hearts of men .

[@jennyn5692]

George reminds me of Heath Ledger, just a little bit.

[@rayshotwell180]

Jenny N I agree or that guy from the hunger games

[@sarawilliams9025]

Yessss! I’ve spent this whole series trying to figure out who he resembled, finally read this comment and thought “That’s it!” Lol

[@GOTTshua]

The drastic difference between a godly and an ungodly life can make the difference between life and death. Heaven and hell.

[@spankymcanus999]

George said live love laugh though

[@dianehoward1179]

I love that the blond has such an open mind and really wanting to learn there way and absorbs there life style it's refreshing

[@deballen6241]

I just got started on this episode so funny. The Britt girls were so happy to see the pictures and the print colorful print dresses. The I feel pretty expressions was so cute on each of them. The old Mennonite order, I'm viewing differently. I liked Momma telling it like it is, but with a sense of humor about it.

[@Mila-Believer-wife-mamaof3-RN]

Beautiful, reminds me of my childhood in Russia where we had a big farm and a close community.

[@rightcoast7049]

Man, this series really hit home with me. I respect the Amish lifestyle and their sense of community. They get it. The elders are slam full of wisdom and knowledge. One day I hope to live a much simpler life like them.

[@TheEmmaLucille]

This kind of documentary shows how much us Westeners lost with our race to money and "fun" which is not fun. The majority of the people is not happy, they are just excited... We should go back to a simpler life.

[@Loukgob]

True, as a non-believer I still can see how many of us could be seen as dancing with the Devil...

[@chronos401]

Some millenials have been doing this. They left jobs to start farms or go traveling abroad. I joined the military after school and was stationed in poor third world countries. Despite having almost nothing, they were extremely happy. That experience changed my entire life.

[@shirleyjohnson7284]

It's so beautiful out there.and the family is so humble, I love that they grow there own stuff. Quiet i like it

[@fmflores2000]

Love to one another , Joy and Contentment and Peace of Mind = Amish

[@brekapner6834]

I died when the moms dog was running away. 😂🤣🤣

[@spankymcanus999]

COCO HERE

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Did you see all the claw marks on her door? Obviously the pup has a wild streak. :)

[@kelleydanielle105]

Coco!!! coco!!!Come hea!!!!

[@Dovid2000]

A wholesome life is better than a life of revelry. I liked the conversation between the young ladies from two different worlds in 23:28 - ff.

[@kjoit]

I am in awe by how all the different amish communities still hold the same core, and that iseverything they do is all for God's glory, the biblical basis of submission and love between man and wife, and how family and nature are the most important reasons of happiness in their lives.

[@alanbuban9020]

These people who read by lantern light, ride in buggies and shun higher education and the ways of the world use sophisticated manufacturing equipment powered by air and hydraulic pressure controlled by modern technology. Their habits and customs abound with contradiction. This dichotomy of values, the mixture of modern technology with tradition poses questions about the meaning of modernization and its role in the Amish strategies to cope with the pressures of cultural survival in a modern world. Why are progressive methods accepted in some aspects of Amish culture and resisted in others? Tradition is one element of the cohesive glue that bonds a culture. The Amish see social separation as a by- product of industrialization and a divisive force in conflict with tradition. Over time the Amish suspect that industrialzation and social separation would fragment traditional methods and obliterate the close-knit community they tenaciously strive to maintain. To maintain a homogeneous, integrated community the bits and pieces of everyday social life are woven into a single fabric that stretches from cradle to grave. In order to avoid fragmentation that accompanies modernity, a society separates itself from the modern world in order to preserve a snug community and protect a cultural identity. Aspirations, whims and the rights of individual members are sacrificed to common goals if a cultural minority is to survive. Personal aspirations give way to collective goals. Groups find ways to supress individualism by persuading individuals to find fulfillment through collective objectives. Organizations will emphasize obedience, surrender, sacrifice, commitment and dicipline in order to harness individual resources for group purposes. Two hallmarks of the Amish religious doctrine to establish and maintain obsequence are, separation from the world and obedience to the church teaching and leaders. This is done by a syncretic blend of scripture with the Amish code of social conduct and limiting the education level of its children. The culture promotes social stratification characterized by endogamy, hereditary transmission of a lifestyle which often includes an occupation, ritual status in a hierarchy, and customary social interaction and exclusion based on cultural notions of purity and pollution. Amish culture in essence is a caste system. The Ordnung is the church district list of rules of conduct that encourages asceticism through threat of excommunication from the church and duress of being shunned by the social group and family. The Ordnung blends the scriptural teaching with rules of social conduct as interpreted by the church elders. With the challenges of living [isolated inside of] a progressively modern society, the Amish society is insidiously diluting its culture with an ever increasing necessity to bring in [integrate] outside services and monies. Their challenge is to integrate the ways of the world and continue to maintain an isolation without a loss of their social capital. Amish business must compete in a worldly economy and business place. There must be a controlled integration of worldly technology in order for them to compete in the market place. These integration are controlled through interpretation of the church elders in executing the Ordnung; a strict set of social rules outside of any biblical scripture. Essentially a compromise of their moral and ethical boundary. An appeasment to absorb change and uphold tradition becomes a delicate tension between tradition and modernity. And may be a futile attempt to remain a fossilized society living in the center of an industrial revolutionized culture. Solidarity and identity of community in part results from thwarting four challenges that threaten to diminish social capital and weaken the community: Modern education, technology, non-farm occupations and government intrusion. [note in the rapidly changing modernity, with respect to technology, economy and government the great challenges to remain self sufficient are becoming more and more stressful. I can see especially with respect to the ever increasing costs of health care as being a contention where communial support is over-whelmed and an inevitable compromise is made in acceptance of insurance is made within the community to relieve the burden of the ever increasing costs as well as maladies. ]

[@drewkline96]

@@alanbuban9020 This needs to be a copypasta. You put a lot of effort in this

[@alanbuban9020]

@@drewkline96 Although I cannot say some of these points are not in books on the amish culture it is not a direct plagiarism of another work....I do think critically about the romantically appealing idealism... and yes I do live within a center of the amish culture in souther iowa, so I am more than aware of its quixotic inequities....

[@drewkline96]

@@alanbuban9020 Very cool, I'm in Holmes County OH

[@kevinh.w.crabbe8748]

We sure joyed watching your videos it was a beautiful feeling to see my ancestors back then 1500 and 1600s God bless you all

[@earthbalance77]

the most important lesson: if you want a good, kind hearted man, watch how he treats his horse! absolutely!!! how a human treats the most vulnerable (aka animals) is the most important sign of one's character

[@PrincessofErised]

Ok that bar scene where the drunk guy licked the screen?? Disgusting.

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

I was sooo embarrassed FOR him. So many people nowadays act like animals.

[@TzokoliT]

"Marriage is a Lost Art"... very true...

[@lisagrafton2529]

Sure would be nice to see where these young people are now.

[@omar6392]

my all respect to the Amish people

[@abdelouahedoummouden9986]

They are very close to the Islamic values. I wish I could tell them about the beautiful way of life, Islam, and how much they and us share in common.

[@sunnytundrabunny704]

I’ve wanted to become Amish for over a decade now. I just can’t seem to learn Pennsylvanian Dutch. No programs to find :(

[@saaaammmi]

Coco here ! COCO

[@EDDIELANE]

WHO/S GEORGE?! Has he been there this whole time?? And the best part is when the guy shows off his flashy buggy.

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

Yes. He's been there. He is the blonde, British guy with the nice complexion. He attends Eaton.

[@missdaydreamss]

I thought so too!! I thought he was the long haired guy the whole time since now lmaop

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

I've been reading a lot of Amish books by Beverly Lewis. And watching survival type shows, I.e. Joeandzacksurvival on you tube, while I scrapbook. My husband brings dinner home, usually. Tonight, I'm cooking him dinner.

[@paulybanksalot6860]

I'd love to know what sort of cleaning products they use along with personal hygiene products.

[@Ah1My-Spinach-Puffs1]

I was taught by a Mennonite growing up and remember playing on their farm with the other kids.

[@3monsters014]

I think this Amish experience is good for the blond girl

[@kaitlinsfamilyfarmstead]

Love the book. I am am Menno from Ontario, We have the Jacob/Wagler Book, I looked up my husband when we were talking about dating, not just who he is and where he comes from but also to make sure were were not too related! haha

[@banegotham1757]

Stuff will not bring happiness the more you have the more you want true

[@MoriDarkmoss]

Is anyone else kind of addicted to watching videos about the Amish? I just find their views and way of life fascinating.

[@dianaprince495]

Yes. I also read Amish books

[@altanautical]

Their values & way of life was how society was,once.

[@libertyann439]

Wonderful to see this much accessibility. Usually they never allow filming. Even little girl's dolls don't have faces to discourage vanity.

[@julieerin115]

Omigosh, I kind of like their dresses except I'd probably look ridiculous in them.

[@IonIsFalling7217]

I love the BONNETS!

[@barbaramurphy5606]

The fabrics are a bit fussy - look back to the plain fabrics of earlier episodes, everybody looked good in that same basic style. I have the patterns, just saving $ for the fabrics so that I can wear these myself. I will dress it up a bit but the basic pattern just looks good. You know, Chanel looks good on everyone!

[@kenzieshelley4172]

Once the man said "You'ins" I knew they were from Pennsylvania 😆

[@flocitron64]

What does it mean ?

[@dianaprince495]

@@flocitron64 you'ins means you all or you guys...

[@JohnnyRebKy]

When you get into Kentucky they say YALL lol 😂

[@Bizarro2024]

Or Yinz

[@catreadsbooks]

I agree happiness does come from within. Silence is golden!

[@fredbruno]

happiness comes when you learn to appreciate the things that you have when you are not fortunate or if its a thing even if its not the top notch of its category. I'm tired of listening to that crap.... ask the people in the poor countries if they are happy when they have nothing to eat. If I remove your job/house/food/cellphone or computer you might turn crazy on us the next hour. So stop being hypocrite people... same thing goes for the money !

[@jangaroo777]

I love their oneness with God and family, mor valuable than gold. “they walk the walk not just talking the talk”.

[@kenzielarsen1771]

I know a ton of Mennonites. Some of them are farmers, others own businesses, & some are Doctors, Lawyers, Firemen, Policemen, pharmacists, physiotherapists, etc. Also, every single Mennonite I know owns & drives a car. The Hutterites, however, are much more strict & keep to themselves.

[@tammyvaughn5395]

When I was Mennonite we would often make somebody a scrapbook page. It was fun!

[@ninnienaverspjuth7415]

Why did you stop being a mennonite?

[@philbowers100]

Great values. Wonderful series

[@ellahope6494]

Such different cultures yes the farm wins, peace and happiness comes from within.

[@luzpabon2303]

They keep saying us simple folks, but from the looks of their homes surroundings I say their rich. Not many people have the homes they have. Not many people can say their family built their house from the ground up.

[@cm9859]

Yes, just found this series on You Tube. It is very good, interesting. Watching these tonight 2-25-23.

[@prima808]

All these English kids are incredibly polite. They seemed to all be very open & genuinely interested in learning about this culture. I feel like American kids would have been disrespectful.

[@ApoloniaJones1976]

Prima Murdock In episodes 1-3 of this series, Sienna was insufferable. She’s much more open in this episode.

[@prima808]

Melissa Irwin - I did see those episodes, but I don’t concur totally concur. She definitely didn’t appear to be comfortable there yet but I wouldn’t call it insufferable. She was still seemed polite & open to learning about their culture.

[@sweetsugar1014]

Here in the U.S. I often see couples who are having casual sex and/or living together and it's not frowned upon. (So sad) Our entire culture has forsaken so many pure values when it comes to dating/courtship. I really admire the Amish in this regard. They're version of dating is talking and getting to really know the heart and mind of their suitor before marriage. Here, many people skip the "getting to know you" stage and fast forward to the "Hands On - No Hold Bars" stage within just a few days or weeks of the relationship and this mostly ends in frustration because we end up marrying someone we really don't know anything about. Help us Lord to get back to the basics so we might have better marriages.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Yea, I'm a bit worried on how my future girlfriend will react to me opposing co-habitation since it seems after 1 yr couples move in with each other. Many of my thoughts about dating is the same with the Amish -- getting to know the woman before as friend first then, maybe, develop any mutual romance.

[@sweetsugar1014]

TickleMeElmo55 If I'm going to be honest with you (and sometimes truth hurts), she may not like it at all and decide to break it off and find a guy who will co-habitat with her. On the other hand she may find you even more appealing and draw closer to you bc of your respect for her and yourself. However, just b/c she may be okay with living together doesn't necessarily mean she will not like you b/c of your belief against it. The average woman just wants a good man and if ya'll been together for a whole year - there should be some level of understanding between the two of you where you can open up to her about 'anything'. When a woman is ready to settle down and have a committed relationship and a potential future husband, she'll be willing to accept your beliefs - esp. since it's not something that is absurd or anything. But, if she's not ready for something ' real' then she'll move on and lose out on what could have been the best' man for her. Pray about it and then go from there. (Hope she can accept you for the beautiful person you are)

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Don't worry I'm fully aware of my standards and the possible backlash and ill thoughts that any potential significant other may have because of them.

[@margaretmeehan2428]

Sweet Sugar 101 My fiancee and i live together. And we haven't been intimate.

[@nicholelivesay3828]

I agree with you

[@amylee3531]

I am hooked on this series even though its older. I grew up in Ontario Canada with Mennonites and Amish around. Ive always been in love with the way they do things. Simple things make me happy. I cannot get behind everything being about God though. We all need to own our own decisions and outcomes. At markets here I buy Amish farmed goods, veg and fruit and furniture. All families would do some good to learn and continue good customes. Oh..the pimped up buggy: I've seen documentaries/series before that are like that. Its brilliantly funny to me. It must be very hard for some of them that have an artistic need because many of them arent allowed to draw/paint or craft at all. Side note: if I could date someone I could only see on weekends I might actually chose to date again(single/celebate for 7 years now by my choice)

[@vaunleybrowne5252]

This is brilliant! Perspective...showing a worldly landscape through godly lens. Food for ALL...

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

We in the west are like animals lusting after each other. The amish live a life of self control. More and more people are going to want to go back to a more simple lifestyle. Setting aside a room for the oldest girl to entertain her friend puts value on her and helps her to stay pure.

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

+Martin Engelbrecht We are animals. and we do lust over each other.

[@violettippet5246]

The Amish lust over each other too. ;)

[@paulybanksalot6860]

Fornax1984 of course it's wrong! Just wait until you contract amd STD!

[@nicholelivesay3828]

Nothing wrong. with it if its with your spouse otherwise its very immoral.

[@meganwright9763]

Purity is all about whether you are kind to others and good in your heart, nothing to do with the birds and the bees.

[@jasoncrabb7636]

Me: "lOOK AT THOSE CANTELOPES, they look like pumpkins"!! Amish: "They should see our pumpkins"

[@dotsyjmaher]

Charlotte is SO beautiful in this video...I think she and George should get married and move to the country and be English amish..George seemed to have a soul in the right place at the beginning...and was looking for further depth

[@melodymills232]

I am envious that live such a true life. I just love them

[@vipulabataduwaarachchi7833]

Difficult to understand the attitudes of these English people. I feel Amish are lot more sensible than them. Like Amish way very much. Most importantly they are not harmful.

[@a.e.2990]

The Amish seem to be more balanced, regardless of age. Also they obviously care about the feelings of others.

[@LaneAbby20]

So glad they visited the mennonites as well. Miss this simple living.❤️

[@ladyemerygizer]

I just found this series. Amazing!

[@amstergal]

On a non-spiritual topic, the lights on the buggies are required by law as he said and that jazzed up buggy was a good idea- there are cars on the roads too and dangerous for the buggies at night on the country roads - the more light the better!

[@spankymcanus999]

Yeah it’s like a loud motorcycle you’re not going to miss it

[@mediaintegrationservices419]

Darlene is a really beautiful women, I wish I had a modest wife like her who would dresses modestly and feminine around the house.

[@jesussaves6625]

I like the simple dresses and no makeup. The girls actually look much prettier with no makeup on. Also, the fresh air and hard work is probably helping their faces look more fresh and clean and healthy...

[@margaritasun7908]

During this pandemic , covid economy crisis , lockdowns , teaches us something to reconsider on the way we should live : the way the amish lives , indigenous peoples life , our forefather lives : modesty , simplicity , humility , respect of nature , humanity , family .... and GOD.