Q&A: Losing Faith - Youtube Mom Life - Guilty Pleasure - Proud to be Mennonite?

[@theMennoniteMom]

NOTE: when talking about The Chosen, I misquoted the reference of the Jots and Tittles... Not only did I butcher the phrase, 😂 I had a brain malfunction and forgot the context of the verse. I need some brain food here soon before I loose all my brain cells. Thanks for understanding! LOL.

[@mazie128]

You were so sincere in your answer. I totally understood your explanation. You’re refreshing!

[@beeallen-hine1421]

I love the way you just put it out there and don’t try to act or portray that everything is perfect . I follow other Amish - Mennonite channels and they’ve become very materialistic and it’s more about buying things and decorating etc . Thank you for staying true to yourself.

[@jackiemontogmery125]

You are naturally funny! I love your honesty. I'm a 74 yr old Grammy from Texas. I have watched your channel for a number of yrs. Your family is precious, Nolan a rock. Thank you for sharing your life, the ups and downs.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you. I'm so honored to have you here! ❤️

[@cindyhunter166]

I absolutely love you and how you answered these questions. We may never meet in person but I consider you my sister in Christ.

[@richardsigman3776]

I really appreciate how honest your answers are. Also how open you are with your life experiences. You are a joy to listen to. You are so genuine and down to earth. Your faith is evident and “out there” for all to see but you don’t get heavy handed about it. I am also a believer and I really like what you said that the Christian life is a journey, which it is, and not a destination. Thanks for these Q & A times, l learn a lot, and although I am a 72 yr. old grandma I think you never stop learning. God Bless you and your family. Joy S from Northern Indiana

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you, Joy, for your encouragement. I often question and doubt myself and what I say and do. God bless you as you serve Him! 🙏

[@joanfisher1785]

Thank you for sharing your heart! Concerning housework, I heard once that our homes are not supposed to be museums. Go for tidy and comfortable!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Love this! So true and thanks for the encouragement

[@sueregan2782]

My motto, especially while having young children, was: Clean enough to be healthy, but messy enough to be a home.

[@ednatroyer1307]

Great job in answering those questions!! As a mother with young children don't ever feel guilty if not everything gets done, the season of life you are in right now with young lively children passes by so quickly, as long as the house is still standing the work will still be there when those littles are in school or have homes of their own!!! Always take time to smell the roses!! God bless.

[@nenadominguez4359]

You are a truly woman of God!!! I love the way God uses you to be a blessing to others! I admire menonitas culture and how you honor God with your love,discipline,and obedience!!! You are a remnant of Gods people! I’m thankful for you and your people! Such a good example of Christian life!👌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@beverlybethune4930]

Thank you so much for sharing on why it so important to find a church home. I moved far from my Church home and I am now trying to find a new Church home near me. Can you please pray that I find a place of worship that I will continue to grow in our Heavenly Father's Word, connect with like- minded people of God, and we have a love for one another🙏 ❤

[@kimacker8594]

God wants us to be in fellowship with other believers. Everyone as part of a church family support and pray for each other. There is power in numbers.

[@Diana-xm1dm]

@kimacker8594 Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” Cheers(John16:33)

[@Susanjoc]

I really enjoyed this vlog today. I think that you have a great moral compass and are very level headed. You are how I see a true Mennonite. Some I’ve seen here on KZbin seem very worldly and completely different from you. Keep doing you. Love to Xander and Lexie, they are both growing so fast!

[@robertjohnson396]

I am so glad I saw this post. You are so real.

[@ingridanna7501]

Amen. Keep GOD first and our faith. God's there. 👍👵🙏✝️

[@ingridanna7501]

I love your channel, your sooo. Funny Iam retired GRANNY I love your humor,the childern are so sweet and you are surly blessed with such a great husband and family, and the are as well blessed with you, and your mom is herlious on the bike ..lol👍👵🙏✝️❤️👋

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! I'm honored to have you here

[@positiveblessingskarrie3194]

Always love the Q and A’s getting to know you. I been struggling in my faith as I am not Blessed to be a mom but , looking in near future to be a mother like person in someone’s life. I have trust issues with alot of people however, striving to interact with like minded Faith based woman.

[@ruthturkington1736]

A toddler keeps you busy 24/7 for sure!

[@janiceyoder621]

I like alone time, too. As for faith, my husband and I are in what feels like a hold on time. It seems God has us in a valley while he recovers from a brain bleed, which is a whole other story. It's hard to convey to our church and family that according to medical research, it can take months for him to heal. A broken bone would heal faster. We are trying to be content where we are and I appreciate your encouraging words.

[@autumfrench3624]

I definitely agree. That midnight curriculum is more advanced. We don’t use it anymore, but we were using a midnight curriculum for a while, and while looking at their seventh and eighth grade stuff, I was amazed that I was able to compare it to the stuff my friends son here in California public school was doing in 10th grade.

[@TerriSpringer]

I love the way you share the memories with your family. So sweet

[@Jojosweb]

Appreciate you! When I was busy watching a 2 year old get into everything and felt like I was accomplishing nothing, I started watching your channel. It was like having a friend over for coffee. Seriously helped me cope in the terrible twos.

[@kassrripples3659]

Hey, checking in again. I now live in Montgomery Texas and I’m still following you. I don’t identify as Christian at all, but I resonate with so much of what you say. I’m 50 now and my boys are 17 and almost 21. I feel that I am a conservative dresser, I’m attracted to modest dressing. I didn’t even know Mennonite existed 7 years ago. I just hadn’t come across it. I was raised in the Catholic school system… in Melbourne Australia. I am learning about my German, Irish and Scottish ancestors which is how I came across your blog somehow. Xxx

[@degibb10]

I always love hearing your perspective on things. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, I enjoy these Q&A’s.

[@agathaklassen1853]

Thank you for answering my question. I'm a German Mennonite and I never knew there were more kinds of Mennonite Until I saw a one of your videos years ago.

[@pcodignoni9344]

A church family is very important to anyone’s Christian life. I love mine !

[@Velvetwings777.]

💛💛💛 You’re the best! Thanks for answering my question, I was so curious of your opinion. I watch The Chosen and I really enjoyed it.

[@theMennoniteMom]

You are so welcome! I also love The Chosen. I'm excited for the next season to come out

[@carolstead5404]

I love your honesty 😉 keep being you! 🩷xxx

[@valeriemartens1735]

Well done,answering the proud to be a Mennonite question. I am also a Mennonite from Canada . Who believes in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. And i totally agree about how you worded it. We are all sinners. And we surely aren't perfect. And i love the chosen. I think it is a beautiful tool. To reach non believers.God bless you.

[@momoflittleladies]

We use some Mennonite curriculum and my girls learn so much more than I ever did at the public school!! Abeka is also very strong!

[@aprilmapp3140]

THANK YOU VERY INTERESTING LOVE LISTENING TO YOU.

[@lovalin4139]

I enjoyed the chat a lot. I have a lots of similarities and points of view with you. I grew up in a pretty strict church with the services three times a week, plus a youth group on Saturdays. It was normal for us 😊. Looking forward to see more vacation videos in the future and whatever you will come up with. Blessings 🙏🌸🌼🌺

[@rebeccadumas9536]

I appreciate you answering this question for me ❤ When I asked, I was struggling with the fact that a church member basically told me that I'm failing as a wife bcuz I don't force my husband to church. I love that you said surround yourself with Godly ppl!! I need that in my life. Today is our 16th anniversary & I've decided that, like Paul said to the Thessalonians, we need to encourage & love each other always & that's enough bcuz it's less stressful 😂 We have God with us, our children & our health so that's important ❤️ God bless y'all... Love when you share with us 💕

[@theMennoniteMom]

Amen. God bless you as you work through it all. Forcing your husband to go to church is not your responsibility. It would work against everything IMO. Because being a controlling woman is not what we are called to and it will repell our men. Paul talks about the wives winning over husbands by their kind conduct without saying a word. Sending hugs!

[@momoflittleladies]

Im so sorry people have said that to you! My husband also didnt like attending church- I went alone with our girls for many years! He now attends with us most weeks. I never forced him or nagged him (as that is unbiblical)- I clung 1 Corth 7:14 and prayed. That’s all we can do! Stay strong and keep being the children if you have them!

[@rebeccadumas9536]

@theMennoniteMom Oh no 🤦🏼‍♀️ lol I'm not a quiet person... I always have something to say. I know I am always telling you how much I appreciate you, but I truly feel like you provide such good advice & when I'm stressed over maybe not being as far in my journey as others, you help to remind me to have some grace. 💕

[@rebeccadumas9536]

@Organizedmeals Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I definitely feel like a failure sometimes bcuz I want my children to have their parents be good role models & set that example, but honestly, I don't think church is the only answer to everything. Yes, we fellowship, we go to church & we try to be good stewards of our family/ community, but we just haven't stayed on the path that others might think we should be on. I struggle so much with fitting in & this videos contents made me realize I overthink & expect too much from other sinners about wanting perfect. 💜

[@sannatiisanoja2110]

You don't force your husband to church 😅That is so stupid! What would be the point? That you look good? Just ignore it!

[@VJWLPN1]

Love the color of your door! Please tell me what brand/color it is. Thank you. :)

[@irmarios7957]

Loved your video Jeanine! Thank you for sharing about you. Omgoodness! The look on your face at end ! LOL!

[@theMennoniteMom]

😅 thank you

[@stephaniebriggs9346]

You really are a bright star out here! Thank you for your videos! Can you link Part one video? I couldn't find it.

[@theMennoniteMom]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrEg52sbL1jqqs here you go! And thank you

[@angelawright6202]

I saw just a short scene from Chosen where the lead character was saying "Follow your heart!"

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Would you consider a Q and A with Nolan and you? Enjoyed today’s video.

[@judye2805]

I just wanted to tell you that I always enjoy your videos. You are so honest and have a wonderful way of sharing and explaining. You always look so nice, but I really think you looked nice with your black top and your pretty green accent top. Very nice.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you Judy! You're so kind. God bless 🙌

[@theMennoniteMom]

@jane yes I do want to do more with him. We've been really struggling finding time to make it happen. Our evenings and weekends are usually full of other things plus juggling the kiddos and it takes extra effort to make it happen. But will definitely try again!

[@andreaschumacher9901]

Wonderful video! And a lot of answers.

[@cariwiebe5074]

We are low german Mennonites. My parents never taught me low german and to me its VERY sad.

[@زوجةجهاد]

Sure toddlers are busy, funny to see that i asked you the same on Instagram few days ago 😂 always like your way to answer 😊

[@cherylbertolini3140]

great video thanks fore sharing, I will go watch the first video. looking forward to your trip to the coffee groves

[@Dana-mb1hd]

I ♥️ your q and a videos! You always brighten my day thank you so much ❤

[@theMennoniteMom]

You're too kind, thank you!

[@susanhoward5046]

What a great video !!! I loved it w all the questions & answers...lol ❤

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thanks so much!!

[@agathapeters.5346]

Ha Ha😅 my mother in law is coming was the first video i ever saw of yours, been loving and watched every video since then.. Blessing to you..❤

[@theMennoniteMom]

Lol. Thanks for being here so long

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

Thank you for being so real. ❤

[@wilsonberrezueta2686]

I agree with you 100% about the Chosen. Very well said.

[@lifeinthepiedmontVirginia]

So many talking points here I wish we could talk more about it. Thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@reneegoodin1317]

Glad to see you...been awhile...enjoy your content! Having a sewing blog soon!! How much does one dress cost to sew?

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! Are you starting a sewing blog? That's great! It's 25 to 30 a dress to get it sewed

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

Our church family is our family

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes!

[@karengear5254]

Love your honesty so very raw. Would love to be able to buy Mumma Java in Australia but unfortunately our quarantine laws don’t allow it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! I wish you could, however shipping would also be super expensive 😫

[@francesahrens1578]

Valuable post ❤️!

[@JulieMelberg]

We enjoy the Chosen as well.

[@sueregan2782]

In the old days, youngsters learned in eight years what current students don’t even in 12 years. A GOOD foundation through 8th grade, followed by apprenticeship/technical skills would seek many students much better than today’s system. I was watching a British doctor recently who said that they go straight into medical education when finished high school, even if younger teens.

[@jettabartholomew1118]

Loved this🎉 Love Mama Java🎉

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! 😀

[@MZ-ms5bk]

Great answers!!

[@tinas8085]

The best vids to wake up early to ❤ love and prayers to you and yours.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you, God bless your day!

[@SandraRodriguez-ff2rz]

Well I have enjoyed all your videos. Your focused on your family life and most God. That's more important. You've brought us along on y'all's trips. It's been a pleasure. I love y'all. And your very open about some things and wise on other things that doesn't really is of matter for us. Your a honest down to earth wife and mom and woman of God. Thank you for your question and answer video. ❤❤❤

[@reneegriffith5415]

Not video related, but I loved your friend Raquel, and I can't find her anymore. Is she still doing KZbin? Thank you.

[@kimyoung1093]

Sadly no, she had a post one day saying she was leaving to care for her family 😢

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes, however she is on instagram and posts stories frequently. She's fun to follow! @Raquelwitmer

[@Rach4729]

​@@kimyoung1093 sad for us and wonderful for her and her family! Glad she followed her heart and stopped KZbin to enjoy her prayed for family.

[@angelawright6202]

Lol I love that you wouldn't deep clean even without your channel!

[@joycedellison]

Love your family ❤ You are a very wise woman❤

[@rosiejb3]

❤❤ loved the video!!

[@GoFishOffice]

Very interesting ❤. I love all your content my friend 🤗💕

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jettabartholomew1118]

You are pronouncing it perfectly 😊

[@theMennoniteMom]

😅 thanks

[@susananeufeld1111]

I would like to know where did you buy your cardigan from

[@theMennoniteMom]

It's been awhile. I tried to find it online for you but couldn't find it. I'm sorry.

[@Bougie92]

Thanks for sharing your views. I love hearing your thoughts on motherhood and life in general. Don’t you worry. I don’t like cleaning either. 😂. We are not a slave to our house. One word I will take from this post is that the path to Jesus is in the journey and that not all is revealed at the same time. I will take that to heart. I am catholic and not religious. I go to mass sometimes and get this feeling of being overwhelmed. I don’t know what I should be looking for or searching inside of me. I read the Bible and I need to find a book or a YT channel that helps me along to understand. Hugs from France.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Catholicism has many rituals etc. And I can imagine it feels overwhelming. It would to me also. I encourage you to keep searching and seeking. God promises those that seek will find... a really enjoy The Beveres. A family that has various podcasts. Lisa has one and John (I think that's his name). So far everything I've heard from them seems very on point. At home with the Beveres is one of the podcasts. But they have multiple ones. Lisa speaks directly to women. Sending hugs.

[@Becky-mw1hf]

Love you! This was wonderful. A favorite verse is Romans 12:30. ...God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Good choice of verse. Thank you

[@ruthturkington1736]

That humeros one was funny!

[@theMennoniteMom]

😅

[@ruthturkington1736]

She’s so cute!

[@kimmerrou]

❤

[@personperson9635]

"Tits and Tittles" 😂 Jot and Tittle ❤

[@theMennoniteMom]

Lol you're right. 🤣 brain malfunction once again. Humiliates one. Why did I think the KJV said tits 🤣 not exactly a great mistake to make 🤣

[@personperson9635]

@@theMennoniteMom I totally understand! Lol Hey, like you said, God has a sense of humor too! 🤣

[@catarinawiebe8932]

Long dresses is my way to go..and I'm rhe same way about the accent in my English..I came to the term that I don't care, I had no English education..so..whatever 😅

[@theMennoniteMom]

😆

[@thelmawall-butler6663]

Jeanine - YOU are the best … a wonderful Christian woman … you are so much more genuine that some other Mennonite women on KZbin/ Instagram - especially those who relocate to warmer climates - need the latest house totally upgraded - very materialistic etc etc - you know who I mean.

[@dw1920]

That is very unchristian there is nothing wrong with wanting to have a nice house and I know who you are talking about she is a very good woman

[@theMennoniteMom]

I appreciate your compliment however she's a friend of mine and a wonderful person. Very kind and down to earth. ❤️ I personally admire people that have a passion for making their home beautiful. It truly is our haven, and I think there nothing wrong with enjoying making it a beautiful for your family. Social media can quickly make something or someone appear a certain way that may not be so, especially if they focus on a particular niche like home decor. I'm so random I can't stick to a niche much, lol. It would help if I could, but I get bored quickly. 😴 thanks for being here! Appreciate you

[@dianefuchs5700]

I saw a program on Amish and in this doc they say they don’t study the Bible or they don’t even talk about the Bible.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Some groups would be that way, where life is just about the tradition. It's sad

[@janefromthecountry1820]

How do you study the Bible? Do you do it with hubby?

[@emherman8134]

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[@KathyCrenshaw]

Curious, are you ‘allowed’ to have friends from ‘the world’? Like, would you have non-mennointes over for dinner? Just curious if there are any regulations about such things.

[@dianebondhus9355]

💞💐🥰

[@brendamonrreal7887]

How do you guys evengelize to the world if you guys are not around wordly people?

[@momoflittleladies]

Mennonites are constantly with worldly people- through business, at the store or doing prison ministries. Many do foster care too!! They just don’t encourage close friendships with worldly people (what fellowship does light have with darkness).

[@theMennoniteMom]

We aren't isolated from society as we have many interactions daily and also friends. 🙂

[@melissawinters1025]

Janeen can answer, of course, but your question struck a chord with me. Please don’t take this wrong - I write it kindly from an older woman’s experience. Evangelism has many arms. This family is not isolated from worldliness. They travel, shop, go on KZbin, interact with others regularly. Their Presence and Christ-like behavior alone is an evangelical tool, touching the hearts of many and giving reason to “outsiders” to contemplate their own walk/lifestyle. They probably “evangelize” more than most of us! 😊 imho

[@brendamonrreal7887]

@@theMennoniteMom thanks so mucj I did not knew that. I seen some aroind my city, and when I smille at the women or jist said high or I complement them on their dress they just ignore me or walk away. That s why I thoug u gius where not allow to tall to non Mennonite. I guess it depends maybe on groups. When I pray for purity, God showed me Mennonites are perfect example of purity for Christ. Thanks.

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

We love the choosen we watch it

[@Rach4729]

😅 ‭For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matt.5.18.KJV I guess my biggest concern with the Chosen is it is a Mormon run show. Otherwise we all should be aware and make sure children are aware that it is a show not the Bible.

[@theMennoniteMom]

😀 I completely butchered the phrase and verse context. I think I need to go feed my brain some brain supplements and preplan my answers better. Thanks for the correction #mombrain Yes, I can understand your concern. The producer behind it isn't mormon, but the studios is. I still think there is much good that has come from the show. It's very touching. There have been a few times where I noticed some discrepancies... the main one being the pool of bethseda story, which concerned me. However I felt the message was scriptural and brought biblical stories to life. But I respect others view points if they prefer not to watch

[@Rach4729]

@@theMennoniteMom Thank you for keeping it real and not editing the malfunction out! ❤️

[@TheresaDarylsWife]

My pastor did broadcast on chosen exposed it. It made JESUS look weak. The passion also. It made Mary tell Jesus what to do, which makes her leader, not Jesus. It's not for my family

[@loswife6233]

Have faith like a little child. Children often use their imagination to fill in bits and pieces of a story. The Bible leaves some room for wonder (imagination), so in my humble opinion The Chosen could be viewed as healthy entertainment that fosters a better relationship/understanding of Biblical accounts. It shouldn't be a replacement for a relationship with Jesus but a tool to see how this could have possibly happened in real life, this isn't just a fairytale, view it more like a historical documentary of sorts.

[@shesgotdogs]

Wanted to let you know I'll never watch your channel again after what you let happen to your sweet, innocent dog. Imagine if someone neglected you like that just after giving birth. Horrified.

[@sylvianolan2185]

What happened?

[@theMennoniteMom]

She got a blood infection, because i missed seeing her one teats was swollen. It's ok if that's how you view it and wish to leave. I'm not offended. However, We poured 1000s of dollars into her medical care... late nights at the vet, running back and forth, doing everything we could to get her back. They were able to get on top of the infection but she still needed a not of care and a lot more $$$. And we didn't have insurance. I didn't have the medical knowledge to take care of her and one of the vets wanted her. I knew she would be in much better hands with a medical professional. The options were, keep paying 1000s when we had no insurance and little money, or let a professional adopt her and continue taking care of her. It was really hard, but that was the best option for the dog and us. Money isn't there when it isn't. And I'm not a vet. She needed quality care. So if you call that neglected and unloving, that's your choice. IMO, Unloving and neglected wouldn't invest 1000s just to give up a dog for adoption in the end. Many people take dogs to a shelter or leave them to die.

[@SaffronHammer]

You lost your faith but still religious?

[@theMennoniteMom]

No. I'm not sure where I implied that? I didn't mean it to sound that way. Was speaking of my journey thru questioning faith

[@kassrripples3659]

Hey, checking in again. I now live in Montgomery Texas and I’m still following you. I don’t identify as Christian at all, but I resonate with so much of what you say. I’m 50 now and my boys are 17 and almost 21. I feel that I am a conservative dresser, I’m attracted to modest dressing. I didn’t even know Mennonite existed 7 years ago. I just hadn’t come across it. I was raised in the Catholic school system… in Melbourne Australia. I am learning about my German, Irish and Scottish ancestors which is how I came across your blog somehow. Xxx

[@RAM-eb2te]

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