Breaking the Silence II | Silencing the Grabers | Peter Marshall Graber | Joseph J. Graber

[@oregonwoman1290]

What a nice family. I'm happy for them that they were able to become true Believers of Jesus Christ.

[@oriancunningham]

"If you take the Shepard away from them, then you have to put up fences" wonderful.

[@lightwarrior432]

So perfect, huh! 😊👍🏽😉

[@haroldcounts7460]

I live in Missouri about 30 miles from an amish community and when i talk to them they are a great and good hearted people but it seems they have no idea what true salvation is. Please pray God will send skilled gospel teachers to tell them about Gods salvation thru His grace and his love for them.

[@celinevanneste1634]

It sums it all up. Beautiful.

[@LivingforChristJesus3]

Love this!

[@danielsmith8107]

39:09

[@jakegrist8487]

I was raised in a Mennonite family. I really enjoyed this series. Thank you for the effort you put into it's creation. You've done a lot right. Your parents have a beautiful story, and very inspiring. Particularly, I thought your mother's answer about not needing fences when the shepherd is with the sheep was brilliant, and seems to me to be the immediate inspiration of the Lord. She is a wise and remarkable woman.

[@sarahvilla8515]

“If you take the shepherd away from them then they need fences “ That is such a beautiful profound thought.

[@carlynbray3495]

Joseph my name is Carlyn Bray, I am from Beebe, Arkansas. I worked at B-Mart Garden Center. I remember Your Mom & Dad and their beautiful baby girl. Your Mom was so sweet. She was quiet, and I wanted so badly to talk to her. Mr. Boyd (the owner)was helping your Dad. I didn't want to do anything that would go against the Amish ways. I was always paying attention to her baby girl, Ruth. Finally Your Mom spoke to me, she asked me my name & I asked her what her name was. I was just drawn to her. Being raised in a Christian family & the Baptist Church all of my life. I had people tell me to leave the Amish alone that they were a cult. I didn't believe that! Bro. Lester was so kind and Sister Rebecca was so sweet. Then one Saturday morning Your Mom came in & it was to say goodbye. She brought me a loaf of bread and said you all were moving. I felt like my world was falling apart. I always have thought of your Mom & Dad and wondered where you guys were. Then I couldn't believe it when I saw you on KZbin. I couldn't believe my eyes, I had finally found Your Mom and Dad again. It broke my heart when you all left Beebe. We became friends with another family Abraham & Elizabeth Yoder, they would come to our house. Bro. Yoder was not happy with things that were going on with their group. They knew Dad & Mom knew the Bible and Mom would answer their questions. Mom gave Bro. Yoder his first King James version of the Bible. He knew that if the elders of the Amish found out that they were coming to the house for Bible study they would get in trouble, so my Dad asked Bro. Yoder to help him rebuild our barn & make repairs on our house that a tornado had damaged. This gave them reason to be at our house. It makes me so happy to see you all again.

[@inezcalley5968]

I just love your mother and she just has a beautiful approach to life.

[@lizmacdonald6692]

I loved your example of sheep following the Shephard. When we follow him He leads us to live like Him. We don't need fences, we need to walk closely with the Lord Jesus.

[@JR-zm2yu]

Amen💜🙏

[@GraceGrace_77]

Yes, amen! Praise God 👌🏻

[@Floweroftheprairie2720]

Yes!

[@rendalutz534]

My spirit sang when I heard those words. Such truth. Thank you. May your family continue to be blessed as you walk with the LORD!

[@PlaceOfTheLamb]

Very true - although we need to remember He has given us His "set of rules" to live by.

[@jessevaisanen3853]

this is so amazing. i had no idea that the amish were more about being "amish" than following the bible. you are so lucky to have those beautiful people as your parents. my dad died when i was 7, and my mom is a drug addict. im 38 years old and have been walking around this world lost since my dad died. you are truly a blessed man to have theguidance of those two. the fact that they stood up for what they knew was right, in spite of the consequences is truly inspiring. i doubt you will see this, but if you do just know that this series has inspired me alot, to live my life by my own standards and not what others tell me is the right way. i wish i could talk to your dad, he seems like a man who would give great life advice

[@margiefennell3567]

Hi Jesse, Don't know if you will read this seeing that you posted this 9 months ago. I pray you are doing well and hope you made it all the way through to the last one where it so eloquently answers all the questions and shows the difference between the Amish culture that has been passed down generationally and the faith that came down to this young man through his father and others who had gone before him as well. It's a beautiful ending, and I pray it is yours as well. I'm praying for you.

[@christib88]

Hi Jesse, There is hope and freedom in Christ...... and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. Psalm 50:15.

[@nickadams1519]

@@margiefennell3567 Sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️😊

[@samuelbrandenberger8876]

Hi Jesse im Amish and serve the lord daily all day long , 24/7 Sunday is special because its the lords day. I don't know these people, They seem loving, kind and gentle enough. Ive run into trouble makers as well it seem we always settled our differences. But heres one rule i live by Proverbs 15:1 a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievios word stir up anger. It takes a lot of patience with some people.....what i would like to see is the father and son ......they desert the very people that needed deliverance......if theres something ive learned in my 40 plus years is this at times when you think its the person talking its in fact the demon talking, don't get me wrong they can be good church going people but there one area of thier personalities affected by a demon.on the other hand. There content is well thought out and well played. The drama is what sells. I haven't check the dash board lately, at one time KZbin paid $1.00 per thousand views. So if you have a million views thats a $1000. Happy Happy Happy

[@Hont4321]

​​@@samuelbrandenberger8876oh, forgot...isn't there a rule in Amish to not watch KZbin? :) Don't misunderstand me...I love you sir. And am praying for you and others who see this fantastic series that they are led to faith in Christ alone as their saving Grace.

[@tashainjena]

Even though Lester Graber did not choose to be a minister, he was definitely chosen by God and has a minister's heart.

[@jean6872]

Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson were preachers too. Not forgetting Jimmy "I have sinned" Swaggart.

[@tashainjena]

I just meant he had a heart of service, ya'll. And that he seems to be a very caring man... didn't mean to start something.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@tashainjena Only those with an axe to grind found disfavour in your words. Be at peace sister, those listening with ears of the Spirit hear what the Spirit speaks.

[@beckypetersen2680]

@@tashainjena Don't worry about it - there's always someone with a comment! :)

[@radicalnomad1]

Yep. It's what got him reading the Bible and having a personal relationship with Jesus. And whatever happened after that didn't matter as much, including getting shunned.

[@hoss7752]

I am not an American but I thank God for your boldness in getting out of a community with all the rules and restrictions. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. I might not get to meet you guys but will certainly meet all of you with the Lord Jesus one day. God bless.

[@beethechange257]

I love how your dad has a smile on his face all the time. I love both of your parents, actually.

[@MrMagoo-rg8er]

That would creep me out I mean sure smile and be nice but all the time? That seems fake no one is happy all the time.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

As a born again Christian for 40yrs I was so touched by this beautiful history walk thru your parents lives. How precious is the love of our Lord. 1 of the many truths shared that resonated in my spirit was your mother's recounting of her conversation with a her sister about the sheep in the pen .... if the sheep are with the Shepherd ,they know His voice and follow Him, He meets their needs , it's only if the sheep don't have the Shepherd that they need fences to keep them from going astray. That is so powerful !!!!! Also when your sister Ruth shared her understanding of Christ at Calvary .... it wasn't the physical pain of the Cross that was the hardest for Him to endure , it was the spiritual separation from His Father that caused Him such anguish. I so would like the Christian church to return to teaching these deeply spiritual truths. There's nothing like the love of God to separate us from the evil of this world. THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES , I have found these 1st two so deeply encouraging. Many Blessings to you and yours in Jesus name. 🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞

[@lightwarrior432]

@@MrMagoo-rg8er Oh but they ARE! 😊👍🏽 If you can feel the love of Jesus, you would be smiling all the time too 😉 Nothing fake about it! Blessings ✨

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

@@MrMagoo-rg8er You don't know Jesus....do you ?

[@nickadams1519]

sending Love ❤️...Midwestmom12...Are you single? ❤️😊

[@lumberjackthirsttrap3676]

You’re mother is so endearing, she has so much joy emanating from her and you can tell her childhood was magical. I grew up in the hood on section 8 housing in urban decay. Moving to the country has changed everything.

[@iamiPAC]

OM-GOODNESS.. I love this episode. I couldn’t stop smiling during the last ten minutes. How good is our GOD! Lester knocked and searched for the truth and the LORD opened the door and helped Lester and his wife find that path that they were to travel. PRAISE GOD.. I love this video so much. TY..

[@ld-zj1bn]

I love this son's deep love and respect for his father. ❤️

[@truthhurts2879]

Same! It's a beautiful thing to witness.

[@amosaneuenschwander]

You poor souls,dont you realize that Love is the ultimate answer?

[@amosaneuenschwander]

When we love all this becomes nonsense

[@amosaneuenschwander]

There is nothing complicated about being a Christian!

[@fourseasonsnorth]

Thank you so much Joseph for sharing your family's story. Really blessed us. Yes, peace comes when we read the Scriptures and seek God with all our heart, mind, body and soul. Blessings from Northern Alberta, Canada!

[@celestegayle3216]

The Bible makes the difference 🙌. Blessings

[@fourseasonsnorth]

@@celestegayle3216 Amen!

[@melissas2950]

This was sooo interesting and heartbreaking at the same time. Heartbreaking for the Amish still stuck. My mouth literally dropped at the part where the bishop said they didn't care what the Bible said! I pray at least some seeds were planted that can't be denied.

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love ❤️...Melissa...Are you single? ❤️😊

[@TomiaMacQueen]

I love that you tell the stories with love and show both the beauty and the weaknesses of the culture.

[@pajerry33]

I agree

[@jocoder-williams4306]

Yes you do this with respect and knowledge.

[@belindacharpentier628]

All cultures have weaknesses and beauty

[@pippapippa7365]

@@belindacharpentier628 .Aye. Yet some times na always told both. 🌻

[@danielm.kasumadu4076]

Correct

[@gabbywong9922]

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.( Ephesians 2:8-9). Thank you for sharing your story. It was so touching!

[@Mauro-ot2ux]

They were just thinking. In one or two further forward-thinking generations the rest of the superstition will be shed ❤ Gotta love these 2 parents/grandparents

[@jessicahamilton5243]

❤❤

[@debbiedeal354]

Your parents have such a sweet spirit. They are the perfect examples of Christians.

[@leaht4505]

Yes💖

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

I am enjoying these do Me so much!! Your parents radiate love, humour, kindness and spirituality. They are lovely!!

[@laughinghawk8522]

I'm so happy I came across these videos. I don't know any Amish, but it's so interesting to see the insider's point of views and the struggles of people's choices. God guided this family towards Him because Lester had such an amazing faith and tested the spirit. Now the entire family is so blessed. Beautiful story.

[@karenlawton2549]

Very very interesting. My heart goes out to these folks that are ruled by the law. Reminds me of how the Catholic Church was in the dark ages when regular people couldn’t read the Bible.

[@incognitonegress3453]

Absolutely! The ONLY reason u would NOT want a person 2 read is that u don't want them 2 know the TRUTH u r concealing from them! 🙏🏽

[@GoofierClock]

The 'dark age' is a myth.

[@williamsager59]

This was an aewsome story. Your Mom and her stories of the power of prayer are amazing

[@johndemarco177]

Being a Muslim lady I like watching films about Amish in different parts of the word ,nice people you are Thanks for sharing your family decision

[@anaghent2876]

You didn't left Amish coultture. You left Amish rules , God is love and freedom to serve Him with your heart.

[@uliannapavlova639]

I love how simply the wife spoke with God. This is such an amazing documentary! May you and your family continue to be blessed as you continue to pursue Jesus!

[@paulhaegi5817]

Living in peace and in freedom with God and yourself is contrary to restrictions and harsh rules. “GOTT IST MEIN HIRTE, MIR WIRD NICHTS MANGELN”. Paul, protestant, Switzerland

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love ❤️...Ulianna...Are you single? ❤️😊

[@etellr7475]

I love this series! Can't wait to watch the next episode. You are a very talented film maker, Joseph!

[@shellydehart8217]

Praise God for ur parents. II was God reaching out to ur father to show him the truth. I’m so happy for him n ur mother. It was a beautiful story n I loved n learned so much from it. Can’t thank u enough for sharing these videos to of us. It’s great a testimony. Can’t wait for episode 3. God bless all of u. ♥️😊

[@michelem2456]

I am a Christian already but even so, Rebecca inspired me with her stories of how God is faithful in answering sincere prayers in a clear manner so that His will is understood.

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love ❤️...Michele..Are you single? ❤️😊

[@yvonneyoung3690]

Rebecca's faith in the answers she received to specific prayer, has encouraged me to hold on to the verses God brought to me.... in spite of how things look to the outside world. God bless ypu all...May your gentle testimony reach others for His Glory ... the Bible says, 'you shall find Me when you seek ME with all your heart." Jer 29:13 Lester sought, found and brought Christ to his family and many others.... Praise The Lord

[@LianaSeini]

Thanks for sharing - beautiful discovery that Who the Son sets free is free indeed !

[@OanhSchlesinger]

“Okay Lord, that was not your voice I just heard!” Haha 😂 Oh my! That was the best line! I want to meet this family. They are inspiring, comical, and right in so many ways.

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love 💕...Are you single? 😊❤️

[@glendagai]

What a beautiful story! This needs to be a movie.... these people are so precious!

[@terrigaines1812]

I disagree. If it were made into a movie, Hollywood would just wreck the beauty of it.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@terrigaines1812 We actually have some beautiful Christian movie makers now ,who would not destroy this.

[@carolempluckrose4188]

Why do you consider that everything must be made into a film? I recall one made in Hollywood many years ago. Sadly I don't recall the title.

[@tash2166]

@@carolempluckrose4188 because sadly its the way some people learn these days,through movies.....😁👍

[@mariaretinasarmiento1050]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 Mel Gibson made The Passion of the Christ which I watched many times. It brought tears into my eyes

[@reynalinbailey3571]

Thank you for sharing your testimony. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Him. He is the truth, and the Truth sets us free.

[@miakiceh8069]

Interesting how that "ruler" told your father; "that he didn't care what the Bible said. " Then later exhibited; when he couldn't get a vote passed to silence your father (per Amish guidelines; " that he didn't care what the Amish rules were either" - he simply wanted to rule. Thanks for sharing this Amish journey. It's insightful to see how God had to remove obstacles of dependence and fear to get closer to the Graber family. Blessings

[@joansmith218]

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[@WithStringedInstruments]

A wonderful and moving testimony. Your family's spiritual journey and faith are inspiring.

[@AnnE-qd5kw]

What a beautiful, spirit-led family! To risk all those relationships that define your history and experience in favor of the search for truth was truly moving.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

To choose the highest calling .... to follow Jesus ... how beautiful.

[@altheaplatero7780]

What a wonderful testimony. God is so faithful. 🙌🏼

[@flhomerops1]

I was so moved when she talked about going up the mountain to pray and coming back home and god answering that prayer. Brought me to tears and chills at the same time. God bless this family.

[@judithniles2827]

God always answers our prayers. Sometimes it's no and sometimes it's yes...but only in his perfect timing.

[@mickaellaviolette177]

A . 🥰

[@ricfogg]

I LOVE THIS FAMILY!!! What great sense of humor they all have!!!

[@wb3ccn]

After living among the Amish for 10 years this is the most accurate description I've ever heard.

[@1JesusChrist1]

You all need tobe takin out

[@joycegraham8684]

@@1JesusChrist1 z

[@jasminejones9937]

@@1JesusChrist1 Oh really ? " Judge not least you shall be judged" Said the LORD ! ( get it ? you nasty despicable heathen 🧐)

[@nickadams1519]

@@joycegraham8684 Sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️💕

[@eladiogarth1926]

After watching part 1, I was intrigued. I got so emotional hearing your parents speak on being shunned. The blessing was their faith and standing on Gods words in the Bible......Amen

[@jackieg784]

Legalism Kills....But The Spirit Gives L I F E!

[@alliengoy2853]

AMEN!!

[@keithlucas6260]

Amen

[@nilcesilva4612]

👏👏

[@tarstarkusz]

No. The legalism is going through the rules and figuring out how to lawyer them into not counting. This woman CLAIMS she loved the old fashioned ways, YET, abandoned every single one of them the first chance she got. Probably a feminist and a vocal advocate of planned parenthood. Nobody forces her to have electricity or a car and to wear modern clothes. She says she loved that. She's a liar. They were right to kick her and her family out of the community. I wish we had this same mechanism. If she had her way, the kids would be having keg parties.

[@papabear3939]

@@tarstarkusz you sound just the the pharisees of Jesus day. Good luck with that.

[@chinchinmartinez6161]

Absolutely beautiful story! Thank you Grabers. God bless you!

[@floridagal6740]

This series showed up in my KZbin feed and I am so glad it did! My parents were Old Order Amish in Geauga County, Ohio, until after they were married. They became Christians. My father was immediately shunned, to the point that I and my siblings never met our grandparents. My father’s siblings died and they did not let him know. I know that hurt my dad and he suffered until his dying day. How cruel can people be???? I loved watching what I have seen so far! Thank you so much!

[@fishhuntadventure]

I grew up in New England. Not Amish or Mennonite but in a more mainstream Christian tradition. And yet it still tripped humans up. Many Christian religious traditions suppress people or seek to control or homogenize their participants into appearance, behavioral, and cultural affectation rules that implicitly or definitively derive an exegesis for salvation. Yet the words of Jesus as recorded as well as writings of the Apostle Paul and disciples John snd James paint us much more hopeful gospel story. God has never been approvingly impressed with the traditions of men. Jesus talked a gospel of inward transformation that launches outward expression while mankind continuously devises a gospel of outward appearances that too often leaves the inward man unchanged. Hearing this family’s journey refreshes me as I contemplate my own relationship with God and meditate on what renewing my mind and overcoming the obstacles of a man born into sin within myself in my faith. Your comment is also refreshing primarily because- as with many reflective of a past tradition- you identify the past context and yet explain it without malice. An art I haven’t fully developed.

[@judigamroth7736]

I thought that Amish is a Christian denomination. No?

[@patrickdewhurst3378]

@@judigamroth7736 In theory, yes. In Practice, no. I think this video actually sums it up nicely. A Christian is a follower of Christ. Nothing else is needed, just simply a relationship with Christ. Christ clearly states that He is the only way. Groups like the Amish seek to add things to Christ. If the one you claim to follow says He is the Only way, and you add things, are you actually following Him and His teachings?

[@mickeyd7283]

How cruel can people be?…it seems you have no clue…in my opinion id say, the Amish may be strict to the point of appearing rather cruel but perhaps that is because they have a very good clue as to how cruel the outside world can be. I’ve never been or met the Amish but as I age and learn Ive gained a strong and respectful understanding for these types of cults/cultures.

[@patrickdewhurst3378]

@@mickeyd7283 The Amish aren't cruel in the shunning of their family members. That is simply indoctrination. In fact, the 'shunners' are just as much victims as those they are shunning. They only shun because they in turn are threatened with the same treatment if they don't shun their family members. Therein lies the true cruelty, and problem, with most fringe 'cults/cultures.' They seek to control a population through fear, oppression, shared suffering, and adherence to a religion that the masses are never quite able to study with transparency. I have a respect for their culture as well, for the same reason the mom in this video says she loves the old way, and would be more conservative than most Amish- if only the Amish church didn't suppress and control it's people. This was the issue Martin Luther had with the Roman Catholic Church. You can have a conservative culture that values separation without controlling/suppressing your members through fear and the threat of ostracizing. All of the Amish I have met who have left and become Christians say this very thing. That's just my experience.

[@edwinyoder8638]

Wow, what an awesome and very vivid description of the Amish. I grew up Amish an am still somewhat, my wife doesn’t want to leave. But yes, knowing how to read High German is cool but doesn’t do any good if you don’t understand it. Had a guy reprimand me one time for reading English, I asked him who created the different languages? Stumped him!

[@louiseday744]

I loved watching this Lord bless this family 🙏💖

[@Brian..........]

These are good. Thankyou for making them. Eye opening and so many lessons .

[@susanbarrett1947]

This is awesome, I have always been fascinated by the Amish & wondered about their faith. They hold so many beautiful values but if Jesus isn’t the centre of our lives we have nothing. Thanks for sharing!

[@egwthe1]

If Jehovah and Jesus both have to be the center of our universe. Jehovah God is Jesus father.

[@kamikazekid94]

Joseph your family is beautiful thank you for sharing this. My God bless you your wife and children and the rest of your family. This really touched me made me tear up a few times. Thank you for sharing your family stories I feel like I know you and your family through this.

[@LaydeeKye]

This is the best Amish documentary or whatever you want to call it I have ever seen. I have always loved the amish way of living but knew they were missing one VITAL element and that was Redemption in the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so moved because our great God and Father is so faithful. He will bring his children to him out of every man made set of beliefs and religions to a eternal TRUTH in his one and only son Christ Jesus. It doesn't matter what you followed or was a part of from witchcraft to a false religion he that he called in him before the foundation of the world SHALL BE SAVED. He will bring his children to the truth.

[@jean6872]

This was actually an anti-Amish film. Had you not noticed?

[@sofiabravo1994]

@@jean6872 they’re now devoted Christians

[@letmework6254]

Jean this is not anti Amish. It is the truth. So many clueless people are fooled by the “ plain people”. There is far more than meets the eye. And you don’t have to be bitter or angry to realize that truth. I’m so glad this documentary was done with people who are NOT bitter and angry. It makes it so much more believable.

[@DavidHBurkart]

@@jean6872 To the contrary. I see the deep love for the Amish through their story and their faith. Not at any time did I view this as being anti-Amish.

[@jean6872]

@@letmework6254 It is not necessary to believe someone is bitter in order to be dangerous, harmful, and dishonest. This is the most anti-Amish documentary I have ever seen by fundamentalist Christians who are lapsed Amish.

[@jessiemaciver2441]

Love this. The mother has such a warm aura about her. Simply beautiful.

[@klausehrhardt4481]

Tis so much better than written fiction when you hear the actual characters of an actual history telling their own tale. Thanks. This made my day.

[@dianajenkins2220]

You can tell how much they love each other. They blush when they still talk about each other. I love it. They’re like teenagers to this day.

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love ❤️...Diana...Are you single? ❤️😊

[@stupidfood5315]

Love the mothers sheep fence and Sheppard analogy.... Beautiful!

[@AmericasGotGermans]

How sweet is this family! Sometimes you look at people and you just know they have a big heart ❤️ I wish them nothing less than the best!

[@BavarianRage]

Your family’s faith touched, inspired and brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your story. Yet another proof that God is in your family’s decision is that when you listen to them talk you want to be closer, more faithful to Him. (And your mother’s spunk is delightful!)

[@keithjefferies9862]

AMEN

[@Robin2010channel]

Mom challenge me to search my Bible more. THANK YOU Mom

[@larryalexander4833]

👍

[@katherineleonowski7289]

What a wonderful story! I've always admired the Amish way of life, but didn't realize the inside conflicts they endured.. they decided to "Follow Jesus"! What a powerful message... I did not realize that so many Churches of the Amish did not preach the true story of Jesus saving us from our sins... Isn't that the most important part? Wow! We need more programs like this to open our eyes and hearts to other families struggles... Thank u for this and I'm looking forward to more...

[@ingridduncan6686]

1967:I was two living in the beautiful days of pure innocence and pure prayers

[@jenniferellis-stewart6234]

Wonderful Testimonies . Thank God that he opened your Spiritual Eyes

[@daviddixon2209]

I never knew the struggles my Amish ancestors faced that led them to leave the church. God loves us all and he wants us to be happy.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

God wants us saved, redeemed, set free by the blood of the Lamb.

[@rebalspirit]

I love your videos, Joseph. Your love and your family's love for the Amish is beautiful. To learn about what it means to be Amish and how diverse that association is has been a great blessing to me. May God bless you and your family in your ministry to the Amish communities.

[@ktindall01]

What a blessing to hear your stories of God’s leading in your lives. Whether we are plain or modern, may God be the center of our lives; and His love rule our hearts! Thank you.

[@denisesawyer3227]

Thank you for sharing your story so inspiring and praise God who is our Saviour. Shalom and love 💙🙏💜

[@trentcdrums]

Coming from the Amish, I can confirm this is very accurate. We were based in Arthur, Illinois

[@karaarmas288]

I’m loving these documentaries! So good! What a wonderful testimony to Gods faithfulness!

[@billherrick3569]

"With out the Shepherd you need fences with the Shepherd you don't". What a great way to say it!!!

[@ronnierowe7580]

All need standards ordinances and laws of God that is His word the walls of Jerusalem

[@CornbreadOracle]

Yes

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@ronnierowe7580 Christ came to fulfil the law, that thru Him we would be saved from it.

[@ronnierowe7580]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 So no more word of God to obey that's insanity! The Spirit of God gives us the power to obey His word the moral laws of God never change we are empowered by the Spirit of God to obey them!

[@joeschmoe487]

The main thing is Amish values make them prosper and spread, our modern values lead to extinction.

[@GraceGrace_77]

I cheered and I cried. Thank you so much for sharing your parents’ story. Truly moving ❤️

[@teresitadacpano4265]

Thank you very much for posting this documentary. So helpful and interesting. Im glad your family has left this occult.We are free in Christ not bound by traditions and rules.

[@averagegardener4266]

This should be on a HBO Special. I thought I understood the Amish to a certain point but WOW. This is really serious. Watching on my 42nd birthday.

[@schiffelers3944]

Agree with you, also best wishes for your 42nd birthday, I Miss Biggie PAC. In pop culture its the answer to all life's questions, 42 are also the Laws of Ma'at. (Egyptian goddess) Hope this is not too 'non-Christian'. Maat is also Dutch for the German Messen, in English measure or mete. There is so much to learn from different cultures. Study all and remember the good.

[@noodlyappendage6729]

F*ck HBO!

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

I'd NOT be advocating HBO for anything as purely spiritual as this documentary of the gift of salvation thru Jesus the Christ.

[@Halyy851]

Happy 42th birthday

[@judithniles2827]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I don't know you, but my wish for you is that you'll have a fantastic day with Love and Laughter from friends and family.

[@SaphsContainerGarden]

Powerful testimony!! Makes me so thankful for the freedom we have in Jesus!! It always boils down to the heart in every area, not the outward appearance or works!!

[@bigbiemacaw]

When his mom talks about loving the sound of the horse and buggy it reminded me of going to the bog to collect turf in Ireland..it was our neighbour who used to go..so as a very small child I would race to be up in time to be on the wall and he would lift me up with what seemed like a huge hand and he would bring a cushion for me..he didn't want me in pain..like I was the first time I went along ..but cushion or not I loved it..going on old country roads with the trees meeting over the top of the road..a simple time..

[@imonthewinningside8281]

What a sweet memory..... those of us who have been uprooted from places we thought would be ours forever have a choice - become bitter, or bless what was beautiful and good in our heritage, put the rest under the blood, and move on.

[@theroadlesstraveled3993]

My favorite Amish documentary to date. Thank you for sharing your story. The Amish culture is beautiful in so many ways .

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️😊

[@mvrooks]

this is a wonderful series with a wonderful host. i really like his warm and conversational style. very nice!

[@janicetilley7680]

@pryncess-abledbyGod6was

[@imonthewinningside8281]

His parents seem really special..... I would love to know his mother!

[@MultiDjc123]

Its great to hear that this family chose to follow God,rayher than a mans.tradition!!! God is faithful n true,ready to help,when we pray according to His will!!! Jesus says "your ways are Not my ways"! Let God be true,and all men liars!!! When we follow His Holy Bible,learn how to live for Him,forsake our sins,leave the worldly fleshly ways,love as God loves,forgive like Jesus does,walk close,pray,worship Him with our whole being,then God will answer our prayers,n take us to Heaven when we die!!!! Put God first,sever ties with the world,seek only to please God,moment by moment, Jesus is worthy,worthy to be praised,and worshipped!!!!!

[@mishabear703]

beautiful, it leaves the viewer understanding both sides... beautifully protrayed

[@Jessica-id1sc]

I loved to hear your story. Thank you and God bless you all! From a Christian in Brazil!

[@Sugarblizz08]

What a beautiful story of being a pilgrim in this life....just passing through on our journey to Heaven.

[@lindachan3115]

Following Jesus is like going against the world. No matter how big or small that world is, we must stand up to it and stand strong on the Word of God. I appreciate your family story and the courage you have to choose the right path. If it means to leave all the families and friends behind, we must follow the Lord. Remember Deuteronomy 6:5.

[@Momo-SixTimes]

What bravery for Christ! This was truly inspirational. Thank you for telling your family's story. I especially loved your mom's analogy about the shepherd and the sheep. That is just brilliant.

[@ericalarsen7562]

I grew up with lots of Amish neighbors about an hour from where your mom grew up in Tomah and I knew they were strict. I was recently in Shipshewana for a horse show and was shocked by how liberal they were in comparison. I never realized how different each sect is and how hard it must be to keep up with the church’s demands.

[@tpbarron]

What wonderful people. I love how they had the courage to follow the Lord no matter how hard it was and that they were so blessed for doing it! GREAT family!

[@Essie914]

Thank you for choosing the Lord Jesus Christ...I cried! What an incredible blessing your family's testimony is. Your dad and mom are amazing!

[@beckypetersen2680]

Me too. It was very emotional...brought tears to my eyes!

[@careyf7859]

This is a beautiful story. I loved watching every minute of it. Thank you for making these videos. God Bless your family. God is Good all the time !

[@berryleecious]

Thank you for sharing your family’s story and giving us and insight to the Amish life. I thank God for your father’s ravenous hunger for Gods word and your mother’s bold faith. Indeed rules cannot keep us holy, only Jesus can. May we endeavour to be the sheep that know our Shepherd’s voice.

[@jmarriott2352]

Jesus is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE, no man comes to Father but by Him (Jesus); so glad you now know the truth. Joanne from Ontario

[@paultheprofit]

For you...maybe not for others

[@athenapinefeather9716]

Love this. God bless and bestow all blessing from the kingdom of heaven to earth to you, as we were taught by Jeshua to pray; let the Father’s will be on you. He is a Good Father, and loves to give good gifts to His Children. You warm my heart, watching this. Thank you.

[@williamyoder1524]

My mom and dad left the amish back in the early 60's, i was about 2, i remember how we couldn't visit family. But my mom aways prayed. My mom was killed September 1, 2017, everyone of her brothers and sisters was at the calling hours. It floored me. I still have bad feelings with them. But they are my family.

[@dlspiritdancer9548]

William yoder try & forgive them. Read Coll 3;13-16

[@donnaholmes2496]

I love ths story! Though I am not of your religion, it reminded me of so many of the same things that I have also been put through. Your choice to follow Jesus and his teachings made me feel like I was part of your family, because this is the same choice I have made. Thank you for staying strong. May God be with you and your family.

[@mikeepling8554]

It is the same everywhere: people want to control the faith and the other person with the traditions and laws of man, not of God. The true seeker of truth reaches the place of revelation where he finds out knowledge beyond what can be explained even. Such a grace this man through his devotion to the word of God could understand and receive salvation. He would not have needed to change on the outside had he not been repelled by his people for no reason really. We need to learn all of the time and grow in terms of knowledge of God. There is great resistance against that, as it was also at the time of Jesus. God is so much greater than we are, how can we assume to know all there is to know about him at any given time?

[@annieallen2449]

I was born and raised in Iowa City , Iowa , there were Amish and Mennonites . They shopped at the grocery store at the corner by my house Circs ( 1955 ) My daddy would take us to a near by amish community to have dinner on a special occasion . We were seated all together at a large table and our food was served like at home . Large bowl , of food , platters of meat , lots of homemade bread , butter , and milk to drink . .It was awesome , and I will always remember it . I live in Oklahoma now and we have amish here the bale hay for others .

[@GlitterPoolParty]

God bless your family for choosing Jesus Christ. It is so sad that such a God-fearing community with so many really good qualities a values are secretly held prisoner under tyrants who use fear of hell to enforce obedience of an entire population of loving people.

[@tommywilson4027]

This is a great testimony, and it was such a blessing to hear.

[@mariapierce2707]

"My sheep know my voice"

[@Halyy851]

Amen!

[@StasAllMighty]

like sheep to the slaughter, you follow your shepherd

[@edwardmiller6353]

What an amazing gift you have for filming and telling the story! Truth sets us free!

[@lesliedeneault4633]

Joseph, has a very lovely way of talking, you just want him to keep talking. I love the Amish and their way of life.

[@louiseberton7555]

Murder

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@Leslie Deneault I agree with your first sentence but not your 2nd.

[@erzsebetszanto7414]

When I first found and watched this series of documentaries about amish, I thought it was going to be very boring... I told myself what's so interesting? After I watched a few minutes of the first episode, I became totally hooked on. I've seen a few other documentaries before Amish culture, but this one is amazing. I'm speechless....I loved it..

[@GuyStPierre4love]

All glory only to God our Father who loves every one of his children. Only the grace of our Lord Jesus has the power to save and give everlasting life. I love your movies. They are profound and liberating from any form of religion. Christ is alive and saves. God bless you all.

[@hartleyhare251]

Such a fascinating and heartwarming video. Thank you. To see your family find insight in the Bible that holds your family together, that keeps you so close to Jesus is lovely to hear. To see your family hold on to God when those around you question your motives, and faith... how hard that must have been. Your perseverance, and generally uplifting demeanour was so good to see. Again, thank you, and may God continue to bless you, as you all reach others for Christ. Andrew, Nottingham, England.

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

The defining moment when she said we were following God, and it was exciting. Thank you for sharing, this just brings me closer to our lord. Praying for blessings on your families.

[@dcampean]

Thank you - This was great. Big Revelation of the mom " if you remove the Shepard from the sheep you need fences and rules" How true that is!!. Unfortunately, that happens in "Christian" churches, too. I remember when first God revealed me that the Salvation is by Grace though faith (Eph 2:8-9) - it was great and the light of the gospel turned on. But there is always followed with a challenge in the family /church that grew up in traditions of works and dress codes and a mix of Faith and Law. But by the grace of God many years later of talks and debates we walk together with Christ and by the Gospel of Grace. Nothing can match the message of the grace of God.

[@shipchick6920]

I am loving this. I'm from Lancaster PA, lots of Amish and I love seeing more of what there life is really like.

[@dps5819]

Thanks for sharing your Story, it's always a Joyful story when hearing that people chose to follow Christ, people turned there backs on him too, no matter one's background or where a person comes from the Story sounds all so familiar, Pray for those who have not accepted Christ into their lives.. We don't follow Commandments of a church or man, Only God Almighty.. 🙏