My Father’s Story / Growing Up Amish / Ben Girod

Joas and Priscilla interview Priscilla's father and mother, Benjamin and Barbara Girod, about growing up in an Amish community and Ben becoming an Amish Minister and Bishop.
From his early years of helping his brothers who suffered from Muscular Dystrophy to finding the Lord in his conservative Amish community, Dad recounts the trials and blessings he has experienced in his 77 years!
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[@annateis650]

The father of my son-in-law was the pastor that was put in jail for having a Christian School in the 1980’s in North Platte, Nebraska. Through this horrible ordeal, we now have the right for private Christian schools. We are so thankful for the ones who have gone before us and fought for the Christian rights for our generations to come.

[@paivibleem9944]

Pricilla, your mom is beautiful and you look like her… but the best part is the Holy Spirit that radiates from both of you 💕🙏

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you so much!

[@hildamclawhorm6305]

I love to hear you and Joas’s story of growing up rich in Christian heritage 🙏🏼

[@kajehomar7503]

Oh my goodness!! I kind of stumbled across this video and it immediately brought back a memory. Priscilla, your dad was part of a reconciliation conference in Pennsylvania that was part of that Anabaptist/Reformed church reconciliation journey years ago. I was there and remember him. I loved listening to his story on this video , but it only scratched the surface of the reconciliation story. I would love to hear more about his journey with that. I think you should do a part two video. This was so good.

[@janmiles6262]

That is really amazing that you were a witness to know Ben. You could probably give a perspective of how you and your family were affected by this encounter

[@MontanaHaven]

That is amazing karla that you just stumbled upon this! Yes that is true he was part of the reconciliation conference in PA!

[@flossybeans4714]

This is so interesting and always such a joy to hear from our elderly who experienced so much hardship and sacrifice. But are the salt of the earth.

[@terrimcmillin9147]

We have been enjoying getting to know both your families! Read Ora Miller’s book and just ordered Ben’s book. Looking forward to reading it! I just love how the Lord always makes a way and supplies our needs. He is a gracious and loving Father! ❤️

[@hildamclawhorm6305]

Already watched “ The Quiet Amish Woman” and Joas’s father story, both were beautiful stories🙏🏼

[@sheilasgarden7433]

Wonderful parents full of love and wisdom for their church and family . God bless them both 🙏🏻 and thank you for sharing them with us ♥️

[@lizbundick6334]

Precious parents! Thank you for sharing!

[@motherwolf8407]

More, more, more!! I studied the Anabaptist stories in church history in college. Can you take your Dad to Switzerland and interview the man who listened to God and brought reconciliation? What a treasure that would be. More history from your Dad Priscilla. How did God build an Amish church revival through your Dad. I can't imagine how hard that was without family support. My parents were married the same year your parents were. What a journey of following God. I can't tell how blessed I feel listening to this story. Such a feeling of hope. God does hear our prayers for revival. When we seek God we find Him p

[@faithf5846]

I must agree with the last comment please go to Switzerland. Francis & Edith Schaffer had a commune called LaBree Young people could stay for a short time visit ask questions & study, eat, hike with each other. Many came from America they stayed In a hostel with the Shaffers hostel living Frances Schaffer and C.Everett Coop later wrote a book called “Whatever happened to the human race” Our youth need places they can learn with there peers about the Lord. Our Swiss need to hear & learn from communities that walk with our Lord. Thank you for your thoughtful interview 🙏 Praise God

[@johnhill9501]

Please continue with more of your father's story.

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you so much! Yes God does amazing things! When we seek him we will find him!

[@debbergman3302]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4PXq6mrlpdpb8U This is the reconciliation event.

[@layna8924]

@@faithf5846 - I REMEMBER FRANCES & EDITH SCHAFFER, THANKYOU FOR BRINGING THAT UP...I BELIEVE THE NAME WAS LABRIE FELLOWSHIP...;)

[@samanthayoder1579]

Thanks for this. As an Amish family steping out this is encouraging 😊

[@JohnSmith-wx5bh]

Remember when we lived at Rosebush Michigan that I did get to hear Ben Girod at a school meeting where he lived. Some speakers are informative, some are charismatic, but Ben had a good combination that made it sound more like "inspirational".

[@michonestewart8072]

What a beautiful testimony of forgiveness and following God’s leading! It blessed me! I’ve enjoyed your channel, love your passion for community. I live in Butte and will be traveling to Eureka in March for a wedding and am really hoping to be able to stop at your store in Libby. God Bless!

[@motherwolf8407]

I am loving these family stories. It's such a blessing to have a rich history in the Lord!

[@tal23-tanika3]

This is a powerful testimony. Thanks for sharing.

[@MontanaHaven]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@vallis1469]

Wow! What a powerful tale of God's providence on a chosen one's life. Amazing. Thank you for giving even just this little glimpse of a life well lived. xoxo

[@angelabrock3]

I really enjoyed this! A man and woman of God!

[@maryannecarvale1480]

Yes thank you so much,I would like to hear more stories,they are so interesting.You both have such beautiful parents.

[@kristineschaffer1903]

Enjoyed your fathers story!! We live in Ohio and love visiting our Amish community in Holmes County. I have always loved driving by the beautiful farms. We have a wonderful pastor/friend that came to Jesus out of Old Order. He has quite a testimony of being delivered from drugs. He pastors a church in Apple Creek.. We have a burden for these beautiful people to be free from the religious spirit. So happy you all found your freedom in Jesus Christ Blessings!

[@MontanaHaven]

Kristine thank you for your wonderful comment!

[@stevenbiggar4278]

Love the history off the Amish, very good people,,, more stories,,

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Your parents have lead good christian lives. Their stories are a testament. May God continue to richly bless them.

[@claireroper4897]

Pricilla, you really do have amazing parents. Your mum is beautiful! A very interesting video to someone who lives here in the UK.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you Claire! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@katherinestobbe5556]

What a Powerful testimony! What Ben shared is the true, for real Gospel! Hallelujah! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@debbiedowdy3612]

Love watching y’all and here stories of your family what a blessing

[@bdrummond5414]

I’m only 20 minutes in and already have goosebumps! If they ever write a book on their lives, I’d be the first in line to read it! Thank them so much for opening up their lives to us! What a life they have lived 💕

[@ServeInLove]

How precious your parents are, Priscilla! I think you take after both of them, by the way. What a blessing to have such a faithful, caregiving, courageous legacy. I appreciate what your father said about hope being more than a sense of wishing. How true your father's words are about how the religious system can divide families. Beautiful wisdom in the letting loose he mentioned, as well. I feel like I've been to church this evening and I loved sitting under this small bit of your father's teaching. I love that he honored your sweet mother and thanked you all. Thank you very much for this wonderful testimony/interview. May the LORD bless your dear parents and all of you.

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I am truly blessed!

[@valeriecalderon2993]

Truly another blessing. I live in a big Amish community and I wonder what they believe. It's important to share our stories with each other we can learn so much. Your parents are treasures!

[@elizabethhealey5609]

I Love to hear you father stories, make me sad , because his sou young that time , and his have to take care his family was have serious illness . This is God call , give him mansion to serve him threw his family . Priscilla , your father is man God . Your love God , and God love him. God blessing all of your family . I like to hear more bout of you parents. Priscilla ! I love people like you dad, love God , believe in God,trust and serving God. Thank you to share our stories .

[@emilyhoover3411]

This video brought me to tears towards the end! My grandpa was an old order Mennonite bishop and got 'crucified' as well.. but he had only forgiveness for those who hurt him. He said he didn't want any of them going to hell because of the way he was treated! He stopped( w/ God's help) what could have been bitterness for the next generation! So thankful for history and God's faithfulness!

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you for your comment Emily! It sounds like you had an incredible grandfather!

[@maryforce2957]

Unbelievable So loving

[@hairyscotman]

KIND, WISE, SWEET, PEACEFUL people....what blessings they are...SOAK THEM UP!!!

[@dorothyallen3614]

What a very precious story of your father and mother in their beautiful spiritual journey in this life. Thank y’all for sharing your family and your journey.

[@cajuncustomizedexcursions7064]

Such wonderful stories, thanks so much for sharing❤️

[@TRuth.T]

Thanks, for making and sharing your parents testimonies(I watched all of them :) I live in WI. amongst Amish and Mennonites(Old Order and Swartzentruber Amish and Mennonites). We have about 100 Amish within 3 miles from our farm. I do visit with Swartzentrubers several times a wk. I'm praying for the correct time to witness to them...

[@MontanaHaven]

That is awesome! God has you there for a reason!

[@somosunmicrouniversodentro1401]

YOU PEOPLE ARE A BLESSING TO THE WORLD. I must explain that I don't believe in god, but I believe in values, and your story has moved us all in my family. May the forces of Nature tak e you always where you want to go. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@MontanaHaven]

Be blessed, my friend!

[@levischrock4499]

I Love to hear powerful Testimonies like this wow Praise the lord! I lived in the Amish community five years after I was saved! I can definitely acknowledge with your Dad about the hardships and pressure of trying to live among the yet not identifying with the Amish! What a wonderful Blessing it is to able to truly say I am Born Again

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you Levi! Yes it truly is a blessing to be born again!

[@connieowens7794]

I loved watching about your mama and Jonas' dad as well. Each one has brought much knowledge. Both sets of parents are just precious. These are such wonderful videos. I love watching y'all and sure have been missing seeing y'all as a family cooking and hanging out as a family. I feel like y'all are my family and miss y'all on the bresks. I also enjoy watch the log cabins being built. I love hearing about the Amish. Precious family. Much love to all. ❤

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you so much Connie!

[@bettim.4129]

What a great story, both wonderful and challenging. You can learn a lot from your parents.

[@lydiazook4615]

What a blessing your parents are!! I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Ben's story, and I'm sure, like Joas's dad, he has lots more he could share. I say bring it on😀😀

[@homegrown1015]

Priscilla, your parents are so precious..your father had a trying but wonderful life and a loving wife that stood by his side through it all. Just amazing! Blessings to you all⚘

[@MontanaHaven]

Thanks for watching and blessings!

[@melodygarcia86]

What a beautiful story! Loved this video ❤️

[@stepone6159]

What an amazing journey of faith and obedience to our beloved Savior and Father.

[@ambervan]

I am from the Spears family in Colorado, and it was so amazing to hear about your father's experience at the hospital. Growing up, I always heard stories of the Amish families who would come out to the hospital, and so I loved hearing it from his own mouth!

[@MontanaHaven]

Hello Amber, Thank you so much for your comment! I will share it with my father, Ben! Many blessings on your new year!

[@lupitaolson7837]

Thank you so much for sharing their private lives. So blessed that their faith made it easier to accept what God had planned for them. Love all of you.🙏🙏

[@Shawn-hs7qp]

Thank you for sharing!

[@pvjohnson52]

Thank you. I really like both parents. The Lord is good.

[@swissmiss857]

I love how your father sought the Lord and how faithful God was to reveal Himself along with His will. What a faith journey Ben's life was(is). I'm very encouraged. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@janmiles6262]

Such a beautiful and touching story. Jonas and Priscilla you have wonderful parents. You both have beautiful legacies which you are passing on to your sweet children. God's many blessings to you and all your families.

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you Jan!

[@donnaconover1727]

Thanks for sharing your family's story and sharing how GOD works through us to spread the gospel

[@Deba7777]

How precious! Glory to God!

[@etellr7475]

What a heart warming story! Loved to hear Ben's testimony! Wonderful to know that many Amish people are having their own private encounters with Jesus!

[@maggieteusch6221]

This is a beautiful testimony of faith ❤️🙏

[@Oldebookworm]

Well done! Story of seeking, finding and following the Lord

[@ruthaltorfer4802]

Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz, Zürich. Thank you very much for sharing this video . God bless you all. I am very pleased that your father met Gery Keller.🙏Ruth Altorfer

[@OccamsRazoretta]

What a beautiful testimony, Mr. Girod! I'm looking forward to watching Mrs. Girod's testimony as well. All praise to God for bringing you out of a kingdom of darkness into His kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13) -- not just through the vision of light, but also through your lives in shining Christ's light to the Amish. Praise God!

[@davidplank2359]

Such a fantastic testimony, of perseverance, PTL

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Yes, more please! Great stories from your parents.

[@janicew6222]

Absolutely, more videos, love hearing how the Lord has worked in their/your lives.

[@jenniferlee7167]

An amazing story! Thank you for sharing it, this means so much to hear about how God worked in the lives of your family. You are blessed and we are also.

[@isabelm.g.8115]

Blessings to all, beautiful testimony of your parents, they are so amazing and look amazing:)

[@adelea6761]

This was an awesome testimony! God is so good!

[@leonyoder6317]

Got married 1973 , I got married 1972 on my 19 birthday and love to watch your videos, also got married amish , but are menonites now. God Bless You.

[@blissletson9017]

Praise the Lord for revival through overcoming the controlling, religious spirit! God is so good that He draws us to Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Yes! We want to hear more.

[@hanszollinger316]

Greetings from Switzerland! Since quite a while we have been watching your videos and enjoyed every one of them. This one is very special to us because we know Geri Keller and have heard of the Reconciliation process. We also visited the Amish Country in Lancaster/Pensylvania some years ago and also the places where the Anabaptists were living and hiding in Switzerland. What a story! Thank you so much for telling your parents story. It is a real blessing to us.

[@kathleengegax]

Hello Switzerland!. My husband is Swiss Amish by heritage.His family is from Wakarusa,Indiana where there a lot of Swiss Amish.We have a strange last name (Gegax) that I always wondered about. Through a unknown relative in Facebook he wrote and told us he visited Switzerland.He said it was like heaven on earth.He found many Gegax famils

[@SewWhittle]

Your parents are precious. This makes me miss my parents so much! You are truly blessed. The story about being touched by the Holy Spirit was so exciting; their eyes were opened. God wants no one to be left behind. Why did they have ask “permission” to move away?

[@frandemianczyk]

Thanks so much for sharing Joas! This video was really interesting and I would love to know more about both sets of your parents, they’re wonderful examples of being available to be used of God! Praising God for his testimony, sending love & prayers to you all! 🥰🙏🏻❤️

[@lmmartin959]

I was wondering how Ben and Barb ended up in Libby and how Joas and Priscella connected with all those moves in her family. Thank you for the great video!!

[@childoftheking9907]

Love this! So inspiring! ❤️ We would love to hear more!

[@drknockers5716]

Great video

[@danchambers3281]

rich family history on both sides thanks for sharing all those videos

[@rosevillanueva2067]

More, more and more♥️

[@estmast7310]

Love this so much! Also mom’s. ❤️❤️

[@maryellenweaver6747]

Love following your channel, loved the stories of your parents! Also read your books , my hubby an I got converted while Ben ministered to us , blessings

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you so much MaryEllen! By the way are you Priscilla Good’s mom? She is my direct upline in lemongrass and she is so good in what she does! She is so helpful and I love working with her!

[@maryellenweaver6747]

@@MontanaHaven yes I am

[@ruthjost9362]

Dankä villmol, us der Schwiez. ❤️👍

[@frankieniedorf4463]

So inspiring

[@barbwyman3032]

Thank you SO MUCH for allowing us to share with your family's history. I am honored to learn more of both your parents journey to know more about our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Is there a direct way to purchase the books written by your parents? I would much rather buy from you instead of through a company. God bless you and your families!

[@MontanaHaven]

No I am sorry, it’s only on Barnes & Noble’s and Amazon.

[@barbwyman3032]

@@MontanaHaven I wish your Farm to Market store carried them...

[@Oldebookworm]

A parochial school is a private school supported by a church or parish. My children went to a parochial school.

[@susangeorge9324]

More.

[@carinthiamontana7069]

Just ordered both books, thank you for the recommendation! Pricilla, you look so much like your father!

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you so much Carinthia!

[@mirtagarcia3567]

Thanks for sharing this video awesome I love to heard this kind of story real life. God bless you all.😍

[@ozarkview928]

What an amazing story ! And testimony ! I could listen to him for a long time ! Those Pa towns are very familiar to me ! I grew up in Mifflinburg Pa .So occasionally got to Beaver Springs and Guys Mills . And now live a bit more then two hours from Bowling Green Mo .

[@KathyHutto]

I enjoyed this so much! What a testimony! I was so moved by the way he took care of his brothers. And what an amazing story of how God provided the money. I’d love to hear more. And I really enjoyed Joas’ father’s story as well.

[@averykempf9164]

Miss Kathy! Fancy finding you here! I really enjoy your kindergarten lessons for my children.🤗

[@KathyHutto]

@@averykempf9164 Hello! Small world! I love watching good wholesome content verses all the negative stuff out there. I have really enjoyed this channel! See you in class. 😊😄

[@danzimmerman8440]

My wife and I found your program on KZbin several months ago and immediately became addicted 😃. I think we are all caught up since you started ( not sure). What an awesome family you have and your families work ethic’s. Your testimony for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is such a blessing. Thank you for sharing your lives. If you ever travel through Divide Colorado feel free to stay.

[@MontanaHaven]

Thank you so much Dan for the kind invitation!

[@wandamoore5165]

Thank you for your testimony of how you were led by the holy spirt and excepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Beautiful family!

[@rosevillanueva2067]

Love the awesome stories of your parents. Priscilla you are a lovely lady and will look as beautiful as your mom at her age. Gorgeous!

[@maggieteusch6221]

Wow, he lived not far from me. We go to Troyers market in Berne.

[@MontanaHaven]

❤️😀

[@jf1a8x1]

I live near Tampico IL in the area of the Tampico Amish Mennonite community. I’ve heard stories from many years ago how non Amish (English) in this area did the same, torched a school they were trying to establish. I just can’t believe people would do that! We love our Amish Mennonite neighbors! They are a thriving community now!

[@priscillavelazquezs]

You look like mom! So pretty 🤍

[@hildamclawhorm6305]

Just look at your sweet daddy😇 and mama😇

[@lalitasingh9152]

I loved your interview with Priscilla's mom and dad! Thank God for his grace and mercy! Absolutely we can all learn from their life experiences! Thank you both! God richly bless you.

[@carolyngochenaur6765]

Berne, Indiana is in northeastern Indiana south east of Ft Wayne

[@sherrywalton6258]

Yes, please do more. Very interesting. At what age did he come to Americafrom Swirzerkand?

[@caitlynjohnson4783]

This is just amazing 😍I love these it’s so precious!

[@livingstrategically]

Such an amazing testimony of a godly man following the Lord. Very encouraging! 🙏

[@pamteubner2369]

Blessings from Medina Ohio ❣

[@karenhamann9490]

Thank you so much for sharing your rich family history and heritage with us.....love it

[@olitanahooikaika3941]

Pricilla looks like her mom!

[@mariehassinger351]

So blessed -we live over the mountain from Beaver Springs! I have been so blessed by your broadcast but this made it even more fascinating!

[@juneclary1964]

Hi Montana haven family thank you for sharing Priscilla mom and dad story we really enjoyed it we would love to hear more about Priscilla family love ❤️ and blessings Larry June and Laurie

[@barbarajones227]

Do you have a book about your life? I have Amish friends in Corvallis, Mt. I'm from Victor, My. I just got my answer about book. Thank you.