The Misfit Amish

Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "Ignorance is not Bliss". This Episode concludes our discussion of this booklet.   Our next book will be "To a Girl of Eleven".  If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an e...

Come join us for coffee with Kalen. We discuss a variety of things related to trauma, writing and coping skills.    Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK

Come join Mary and Deirdre for a conversation about Mary's book. Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misfit: "My therapist says that’s not true, but I digress" FREE today (March 20th, 2023) on Amazon Kindle! https://a.co/d/hE2SAMOHosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by B...

Come join us for coffee with Rhoda as we continue the conversation of Mennonite vs Amish. In this episode we discuss dating practices in our perspective communities and faith measuring of survivors.  Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK

Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB, Evan Ex-Fundamentalist and Rion Ex-Jw. In this episode we discuss the "Hero/Savior/Rescuer complex and how that affects people". We also discuss various ways that stereotyping can affect you both while in the churches we were in as well as when you no longer attend those churches.   Here are the links some resources: https://www.seculartherapy.org/ https:...

Join us in this episode for Coffee where we discuss trauma. Rob is someone who both experienced trauma and became a Trauma Therapist. We discuss what trauma is, Rob briefly covers the effects of trauma, the risk factors that exist and may affect whether someone develops PTSD after experiencing trauma or not.  Rob shares some of his personal experiences in life after trauma as a neurodivergent pers...

Come join us for a conversation about Kay's new book "Building with Dust and Ashes" . Follow her on her facebook page for updates! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089795736659 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/godlessgranny Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish...

Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "I Wish I Could Have Confided in My Parents". This Episode concludes our discussion of this booklet.   Our next book will be "Ignorance is not Bliss".  If you wish to join our book club reading and discus...

Come join us for a discussion about what Liberal and Evangelical Mennonites are. We hear from the Godless Granny who discusses her various church experiences, feeling pushed out by several churches and the evolution of some of the beliefs back then to now.  Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/godlessgranny Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license fr...

Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB. In this episode we discuss stereotyping we experienced in our respective religions. We discuss the effects and how some of those lead to discrimination.  Here are the links to the resources Slew mentions at the end of the episode: https://www.seculartherapy.org/ https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/   Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish...

Evan joins us for a discussion about Conversion therapy and its effects as well as defines why he considers it spiritual abuse.  Evan is the Executive director of The Vashti Initiative and he shares some of the services they provide as well as tips for parents of LGBTQ children.  https://vashtiinitiative.org/ The Trevor Project provides information and support for LGBTQ youth" https://www.thetrevo...

Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "I Wish I Could Have Confided in My Parents" If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license...

Come join us for coffee with Rhoda, Mennonite vs Amish.  Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK

Come join us for coffee with a former Independent Fundamentalist Baptist member. We may watch a sermon from the former Baptist Church, they attended. Happy New YEAR! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2023 Art by BJK

Come join us for a chat about the Holidays and why they can be difficult for some! Our special guest grew up with Mormon and Christian Holidays! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us for a conversation about our time in DC! Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us with a panel discussion about Pacifism from various Anabaptist Communities: AJ Beachy Amish, Deirdre Mennonite Brethren, Hope Anne, NWF Stephanie, Mennonite Conference and MCUSA Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Rape Culture with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things. Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

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Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Purity Culture with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things. Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Disobedience with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things. Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Disobedience with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing Religious and Sexual trauma amongst other things. Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us for a conversation about James new book "Sunset in Rome" And lastly this is his blog: http://literaryparty.blogspot.com/202... Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us for Part 2 on our Research. Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Come join us for a followup session and discussion ! Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK