Meet My Dad | Alina@Bruderhof

[@diannerisdon388]

'it may just be God, reaching down, tapping you on the shoulder, saying, look over here' - this made me burst into tears, it was so beautiful. Thank you.

[@AC-qz3uj]

As a German... wow, thank you for learning from my country's horrific history. I am always so chilled by the nationalism of US Americans.... and this fear got 100% validated on january 6th 2021. It is so refreshing to see real Christians. Not just ones wearing a cross in one hand and a gallow for the vice president in the other.

[@gregbourn6915]

I am former Army, and this was a powerful story for me. About a year before my end of time in service, I realized I had become completely against violence and war. I was not able to obtain a discharge, so my last year was a rough one. Listening to your father gives me comfort in my new choices. Tell him thank you. And thank you Alina, I have been enjoying learning about the Bruderhof through your posts. I’m making plans for a spring visit. Not sure which community yet.

[@Bruderhof]

Greg Bourn, thanks so much for sharing your story, I'm really happy that my dad's story touched you. His decision for nonviolence was formative for my life and convictions as well. Glad to know that you are planning to visit one of our communities - here's the link where you can do that: www.bruderhof.com/en/visit-us All the best -Alina

[@m.berrington6267]

Greg Bourn ....Hi Greg, I’m interested to know if you managed a visit to the Brudehof? I am so taken with their calm, loving and accepting ways. I’m from South Africa and have not heard about communities in my country.

[@curtite]

That was a very fine testament of his youth. Thank you for sharing.

[@timelwess7787]

What a wonderful daddy. He speaks so eloquently.

[@krisneville6307]

Your Dad is a wise man, thanks for uploading

[@paulmillich8934]

What a gorgeous, testament to how you came to the community.

[@salt1956]

Excellent video. Very genuine people. I appreciated that. Alina's dad is someone I can relate to.

[@roywilmhoff]

This is amazing for me. I went through almost exactly the same thing when I was in the Navy after the ROTC riots in 1970. I was discharged as a CO but it was a little more difficult for me than it was for your dad. I have now watched 50or more of the various Bruderhof videos. I like to think if I had known about your community then I would have left the ship and got on a bus to one of your communities. Even now your communal life and values still sounds very attractive.

[@jacquieful]

Cool experience. Thanks for sharing. I'm interested in hearing how the transition into the community went.

[@lorenawaldner402]

Jacquie richardson ya , me too!!

[@JB-pd4ni]

So touching to hear of how the Holy Spirit used his old friend to connect your Dad to his future path.

[@chazchillings3019]

Miss seeing videos from Alina. My favorite one is when she and a friend cut out wooden figurines for Christmas. I didn’t know you could do that!

[@grahamrogers3345]

I gave my life to the Lord when I was 18 and am now in my 50s. I wish with all my heart that I discovered the Bruderhof 30 years ago. From the moment I came to the Lord I was totally convinced that this is that way believers should live. The idea of a tiny number of people owning and controlling all the earth's resources is absurd. Gross inequality between believers is even more absurd, in fact it is plain wrong. You guys are living as the Lord intended and I wish I was living there with you.

[@jandieolivares8593]

I WAS BORN CATHOLIC BUT NOW I'M LOST. ONLY NOW THAT I COME TO WATCH AND LEARN ABOUT YOUR CIRCLE. I'M REALLY STRUCT AND AMAIZE BY IT.

[@aprilla9112]

Catholic Answers is great to know the faith on YT

[@aprilla9112]

I think, also check with Cathecisms

[@geoadventure996]

Great story - thank you so much for sharing. God bless you all

[@hellefreude5086]

Thankyou for this 💛 Great wisdom!

[@Bruderhof]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JordynRGraham]

I would love a follow up. Maybe a different topic but still… it would be nice to hear from someone who has lived at the bruderhof for so long but is young enough to relate as a father figure

[@jandieolivares8593]

I WAS REALLY TOUCH WITH YOUR LIFE STYLE. I COME TO BILIEVE, THAT ITS A LIFE IT SHOULD BE WITH GOD. IF ONLY THERE'S A WAY TO COME OVER AND LIVE WITH IT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE I WILL. WATCHING HERE IN THE PHIL.

[@Bruderhof]

Thanks for watching!

[@LitoGeorge]

What a wonderful relationship and testimony to the power of your relationship. Thank you both, very much. And to the Lord. Thank you.

[@pjd1147]

Wow, this is so interesting, especially in light of. All that's happening in 2020 with the military beginning to be used against civilians..

[@jeffreybishop9478]

Excellent points to ponder 🤔

[@yubinlee4781]

Thank you for sharing~~

[@richardnotman787]

Thank you for sharing.

[@michaeld2986]

Great interview!

[@PaulBain1]

great job, keep up the good work

[@patsmith1882]

Great story of your journey through life. Thanks for sharing it.

[@Bruderhof]

Thank you for watching!

[@Mattjh1969]

Thanks for your story about meeting the Bruderhof. Its interesting to see how God calls people in different ways.

[@jeanchristodoulou8658]

That was amazing. Thanks

[@catherine9808]

I’ve never heard of this community before, it’s seems like such an authentic Christ centered place, I’d love to come stay for a month ! It’s hard living as a follower of Christ in this world but I suppose it wasn’t meant to be easy

[@Bruderhof]

luna way you would be welcome

[@hesedagape6122]

My you look so much like him. Great story.

[@lorryann2921]

Thankyou for sharing your testament

[@beverlymcfarlane8681]

I just learned something. I had no idea that the Coastguard is part of the military in the US. Here in the UK it is an entirely civil role dedicated to safety at sea.

[@erc9468]

It’s not part of the military in the US. It falls under the Department of Homeland Security, not the Department of Defense. But they do utilize military rank, and can be detailed to the military in times of war.

[@Jake_and_Sara]

This is another very interesting video. I've seen a lot of your videos on this channel and it's so interesting to watch your videos. If I had an opportunity to visit the Bruderhof, I would really like to visit one of the Bruderhof communities, but it is so far from where I live. I live in Belize and live in a Mennonite colony called (Old Colony). Thanks and may God bless you all.

[@Bruderhof]

Hi Jacob! We have a community in Asuncion Paraguay and also a bunch of Bruderhof students are studying in Bogota Columbia. Let me know if you'd like to get in touch with them. Richard

[@Jake_and_Sara]

Bruderhof Hello. Yes, I would like to, my English is not good, my usual language is (Low German), but maybe because of that we could have good conversations, or are there some people on the Bruderhof who can speak German? I mean in America.

[@christa9985]

Question do you pray for other people like Outsiders the village is beautiful pray for me

[@ducksciencevideo252]

Who are your spiritual leaders how are they educated

[@kathyterstegen6138]

I'd like to know the difference of doctrine between the Southern Baptist and where he is now from your father. I was raised in a southern Baptist church going family.

[@jblakeblake5115]

Could I ask are your family and friends allowed to visit you if they leave the Community?

[@Bruderhof]

Yes

[@susiearviso3032]

Do you have a time when you repent of your sins and ask God's forgiveness, and give all control of your life over to follow Him and His Word and obey His leading?

[@davejackson1844]

Hi Alina. Your dad said reading our book, LIVING TOGETHER IN A WORLD FALLING APART, first interested him in visiting the Bruderhof. Neta and I want to greet him and you. I also share a similar story of getting a conscientious objector's discharge from the military. (In my case, the first person ever to be discharged as a CO from the Illinois National Guard.) You can read a brief telling of the precipitating events on our Facebook page at facebook.com/notes/dave-and-neta-jackson/why-i-laid-down-my-guns-after-dr-king-was-shot/10160121073430696 Also, if you are interested, we republished LIVING TOGETHER with additions following most chapters offering reflections on our experiences after 25 years in community. www.daveneta.com/books/Misc-Books/LivingTogether.html If you or he wish to respond personally, please email [e-mail] as I seldom look at Facebook messages. God bless, --Dave Jackson

[@kaylz6418]

I understand but when over 1 million people are being killed by evil wouldn’t it be your duty as a warrior for God you’d want to help try to save them??? Even God has his soldiers.

[@larrybaker9924]

Pop has a hard time getting to the point.

[@Sarah-kj6tg]

Was very interested until I hear you don't believe in military service. So basically you want to enjoy your freedom and do everything a free country allows but you want others to protect you. War is horrible and nobody wants to kill unless you're a phyco but in order for you to enjoy your happy community and freedom someone has to fight. You just don't want it to be you.

[@ingzbajshermikles3738]

So , what would you do

[@irinanatty2105]

good point Sarah!

[@ithacacomments4811]

As long as the young will be willing to go to war...the old men will send them.

[@Sarah-kj6tg]

@@ithacacomments4811 as long as you have cowards... You will have tyrants who rule.

[@Sarah-kj6tg]

@@ingzbajshermikles3738 I would respect and serve in the military to keep communities and this country safe and free.

[@annab6948]

Still somebody needs to be a soldier, defending the borders, etc. Are they worse Christians for that?