Breaking the Silence V | Amish in Our Midst | Lester Graber | Ora Jay & Irene Eash
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- Amish in Our Midst
Frequently asked questions about the Amish including some little known facts about the Amish Church and culture.
A six part series on the Amish and their history.
THE AMISH: From the outside they all look the same, and yet each Amish person has their own story. Discover their stories. Six episodes, approximately 42 minutes each.
Director: Joseph J. Graber
Starring: Lester Graber, Ora Jay & Irene Eash, Sam & Barbara Burkholder - Zábava
Your documentary is the best one I've ever seen. I love how you all tell the truth about the Amish, yet speak of them with love. That is very impressive and refreshing. Your mother going through the nightmares and even the fears she had after she was married shows just how real witchcraft is. I'm glad she realized what it was from and that she was able to pray it away. Thank you for sharing your insights with us. God bless you and your family as you continue sharing Jesus with the world!
These are all positive things that any family can learn from.
Many of the people featured have active Facebook accounts.
Well executed documentary series. I’ve watched all episodes so far and enjoyed all of them. My experience growing up in the Amish culture was probably a little different in certain aspects (due to growing up in the most conservative sect) but there were plenty of instances that caused me to remember my own experiences, some of which were painful & life altering, while others reminded me of the idyllic early childhood I had. It was heartwarming to see the love and concern the Graber family demonstrated for each other, even while living in spiritual darkness, something that was missing in my family and still is. I also appreciate the respect shown to the culture. The docu-series demonstrated nothing but love and concern for those in, and from the culture. Thank you for the hard work you put into this.
All these wonderful people of God! They are ao full of love, and spiritual. I learned so much from each of their testimonies. Momma Graber is so cute. I love her stories. I want to be her daughter
Thank you so very much for these documentaries! These films are fascinating! I couldn’t stop watching them all. So informative!
same here
Me too
Me too, awesome films, thank you!
Same here. This has taught me emphathy
Yes. And pretty good quality and production
LOL, I love the simplicity of her as a little girl thinking about prayer. Oh prayer doesn't work... i'm done. Nightmares come back... "ok, I guess they're good for one thing..."
Love this series! I've been fascinated with the Amish and this is so informative, with so much heart. And I've been blessed that you've discovered the freedom in Christ rather than follow rules or traditions. God bless you !
It’s heartbreaking that the Amish people are being kept in the dark about the truth of the Scriptures especially when they think they are doing the right thing. I applaud you for your sensitivity in how this beautiful series is presented. It’s wonderful to know that many are finding the Truth in Jesus Christ alone. Praying for all unsaved to come to the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and looking forward to the day when all who belong to Him will be together in His Kingdom.
The ending, w/father&son engaging hats (removing religion from the equation) was pure, heartfelt and delightful to watch. It resonated as comfort, happiness and love. The smiles were infectious, the touch between them precious.
I wish that for all!
I love these documentaries. I have long been interested in the history of the Amish.
Me too! This is the best documentary I’ve seen on the Amish!
Me too.
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I grew up with the Amish , there is a big difference between communities
Keeping people from the Bible- No Bueno.
As a Serbian Orthodox Christian, I knew almost nothing about this religious group and their culture. With the help of this excellent and serious six-part documentary, I learned a lot about the culture, history, religious practice and roots of this people. Every part of a serious approach in the era of superficial and often unspoken documentaries. Greetings from Serbia and may God's blessing come to you.
Thanks for these fascinating documentaries. I noticed that former Amish still have some good things to say about the way of life they experienced as children. The work ethic, the healthy lifestyle, caring for animals, growing their own food, the sense of family values and a community that helps others in hard times. I wonder if anyone has yet pointed out to you the research saying that children who grow up with more than one language have many advantages . The brain is stimulated by this and this shows in other areas not just in the languages. So having more than one language can be an advantage intellectually and the work ethic is also an advantage in the world of work. I bet you all do exceptionally well!
Amein
Yes they show love as they know it. Love is Christ so the non believer doesn't know how to show real love. I must say to all that read this, they don't care about their horses. Horses are not made to go at a full trot for so many miles and especially not on highways without cushioned, non skid shoes. These animals suffer great pain.
I was Amish when I was really little there are aspects that I really like about the Amish like the ones you mentioned and don’t get me wrong most of them are good people just trying to do what is right but after we left and looking back I see how stupid some of the rules are about the clothing and they can’t even have the Ties on there curtains to far up because it was to worldly and you where going to hell if you did it’s just so wrong my family was shunned and I grew up without grandparents don’t have any memory’s with them nothing I don’t know very many of my extended family and don’t even know what more then half my cousins look like there are many things that are not grate about the community
@@darlahardy3386 some of them do care my family always did I know some people who didn’t treat there horses well very sad
Be careful using the word "fascinate". That word comes from the demonic and witches often use it.
Indeed knowing God through the scriptures is liberating 🙏.
John 12:13 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
These videos are such a blessing!! The testimonies of people finally knowing the truth blessed me so much!!
There is a lot of truth about the modern world negatively impacting us. Cell phones for example have been very convenient but they have also made us less social and more exposed to false information and more confused as a society. I wish we could be wiser.
Thank you for this documentary. SO much insight. So many questions answered, especially with the history. God bless and protect you and your family always.
I am learning so much, there are a lot of things that shocked me such as the witchcraft. Thank you for sharing your family’s stories and history.
This is a very insightful series! I love the love and respect you show for your heritage, even when pointing out the failings. Thank you for sharing.
I like the Amish dresses. I wear Mennonite style dresses because I am comfortable in them and because I choose to be modest.
I am fascinated with the Amish and i have read a lot o books about them and your 4 or 5 episodes have documented what i have read. And i am a Filipino. Praise God you're now born again.
Best documentary series I’ve seen. Growing up Mennonite, I appreciate the historic information and Scriptural references.
Thank you for this documentary. I could not stop watching breaking the silent. I grew up in a Mennonite culture and I recognize a lot of the traditions that the Amish and Mennonites share. I was particularly impressed with your comments at the end of the 6th episode when you stated that the intent was Not to get the people to leave the Amish but to have them understand that they Can have Peace And true salvation in what ever situation they are in. This is a very well done documentary. May God bless you and your family richly.
Incredible honesty, and faith, from a strong, beautiful wife and Mother 🤗
I enjoyed learning about the Amish lifestyle. Thanks for publishing this.
Your mother is quite a prayer warrior!
Both parents are honest and loving people. I really enjoyed their stories.
Joe Keim said it perfectly. There is always someone telling others what they can cannot do.
Excellent series!! We have friends who are ex-Amish and know how difficult it was for them to leave the Order.
I am loving this series. Thank you for being so open about the Amish.
They are very faithful to their families what a blessing to see these people free from man's teaching i came out of the catholic church and found out the same thing, I was kicked out of my family too for reading the Bible and accepting Jesus as my savior. God bless you all see you in heaven some day.
You were kicked out of the Catholic Church for reading the Bible? I grew up Catholic and we were always encouraged to read the Bible.
@@Mindy14 the thing about the Catholic Church is they practice things that are not only not necessary, but also sinful.
@@dmac2899 ok, not what we were talking about but thanks for your input
Kicked out for reading the Bible it doesn’t make sense.
The Catholics may read the bible. Not clear what you are getting at
Thank you for recording these stories. They are so inspiring and uplifting. They went straight into my heart and touched it. I wish I lived near people like you.
I think shunning is wrong.....it’s a control thing ....God want you to love him freely out of love
I have really enjoyed this series and have learned so much. The bit about forgiveness and accepting that we are at different levels and need to allow the Holy Spirit to convict and change us really resonated with me. Thank-you!
As a Catholic I was very much interested in learning about this subject and watched all 5 episodes in one sitting. Very well put together and a pleasure to watch and learn, thank you. New Jersey USA
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I'm a Buddhist... and I also watched 5 episodes in one sitting-- these are fascinaing !!! Very well done, eye-opening re: Amish culture, caring, respectful, informative. I have Christian friends and family, so it was very interesting to hear people in these videos talk about their heartfelt and personal new relationship to Christian spirituality...,. I keep getting that Spirit is very different from religion/rules. Thanks everone in these, for sharing your stories, loved the love story a couple of vids ago with Polly and her husband./ Great history section in Europe, too.// To Joseph, his wife, and his parents-- GREAT job making these!!! KUDOS !
I am Hispanic and I can relate to all of these experiences. I felt different because if our language, culture and food. The only thing that made me feel like everyone else was my Christian religion.
Such respect shown in your videos. Informative but with love and grace sprinkled in every aspect of your films. Excellent job.
Very well done, Joseph! I am from Ohio and have visited Amish towns numerous times. Thank you for answering questions we were too polite to ask them.
I am really enjoying this series.
I am seeing how the devil has been deceiving people for years but I get so excited when I see how God draw us to Him. He really doesn't desire to see anyone to be lost. This is making me want to know Him more.
Thank you for making these videos. I can appreciate my husband’s background even more.
I’ve watched every one of these and it’s so beautiful how God had led so many into relationship with Him. Yet so sad that so many are still oppressed. I hear the voice of the Lord saying “Let my people go.” May those who truly desire to know God hear His voice calling and have the strength and courage to say “Yes Lord I am coming!”
Thanks, Mr Graber! I have been following every episode closely and enjoying and felt touched by the testimony of the Ana Baptist. All these while heard a lot about American Amish and these communities are completely strange to me especially their lifestyle. Now I got a clearer picture of them and will pray for them to give their descendants a brighter and truth future.
Be free, follow you’re own heart, live the life that God gave you❤️
Love your Amish series which help me understand the culture and religion of Amish people. Great documentary!
My Dad Loved Oh For A Thousand Tongues to sing My Great Redeemers Praise. And Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah Pilgrim through this Promise Land I'm 68 and I Love singing these hymns the words are Timeless!
@Jackie G - Where does Jehovah come into the picture here?
Fascinating! I watched all five episodes in one stay during cooking.
Thanks!
Such beauty in embracing the rural life, but so blighted by senseless dogma.
The word of God and knowing the truth sets us free from the oppression of other humans
Your little boy is sooooooo cute! Those eyes and little smile just melts my heart ❤ Blessings to your family
Well done series. A beautiful testimony of true believers, God is working in the hearts of the Amish to find Him and learn about His love and Grace.
I always reverred and admired the Amish/Mennonite people. It is amazing to see the way they live. They add lot of values to the Christian way of living. But the ungodly practices by the same people stunned me..My wish is..The Amish should follow Bilble completely and should live as a community...It is that simple. Because the way they live adds lot of value to Christian way of living. The world outside is made to change a Christian in many ways...I hope God wil unite the right minded Amish people to start a community and prosper...
It seems such a beautiful way of life the family life and respect community,such support.
Must be hard to leave
Thank you thank you. I just can’t enough of this form of knowledge.
I have to say, I’m so thankful that I’m a child of God. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍
I’m vehemently opposed to all organized religion, but this is fascinating. I truly believe that your mother and I could be best friends. Thank you for sharing her with this beautiful world.
This is such a well-done series! You've answered so many questions that I have had about the Amish.
I really have enjoyed watching all five episodes and look forward to the sixth. It has been a learning experience. Your journey has so many similarities to the hundreds of stories that I have watched or read about of people who have left their faith backgrounds and converted to the faith in which I belong. All of these converts are so grateful to their previous faith upbringing and, like you, have so many fond memories of the people with whom they once shared that faith. Thank you for sharing your personal story and your personal journey. No matter the struggles and the sense of loss, once one searches and finds God's Truth, one has to say Yes to it. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide you on this wonderful journey.
Thanks for these fantastic documentaries! Amish life is so fascinating!
Binge-watching the entire series👍💜
Thank you so very much for these documentaries! God bless and protect you and your family .My Respect ! Danielle
Love this family, especially Joseph’s mom♥️ such a neat, down to earth saint. Thank you for sharing! So interesting ♥️
Thank you!! So informative and interesting. You, and everyone involved did a fantastic job!
THANK YOU Joseph for all this information on THE AMISH COMMUNITY..I live these series...i loved the Amish way of life..
This series easely measures up with the great the big BBC documentarys like the ones with Sir David Attenborough and its a good history documentary series. Weldone !!!!!
Thank you for this documentary. It is great to hear this from former Amish persons who still have a lot of respect for their own community and yet also discovered some things that were holding them back from really knowing the Lord Jesus. I have worked with many Amish in Pennsylvania and greatly respect them. And yet I still have many questions about their life. It is hard to ask them directly so I really appreciate this series. Blessings.
How beautiful, how smart are these people! They are happy to remember their childhood and have no anger on their parents, what is very popular now...
Thanks so much for these. It has helped me so much. I was raised so much like this in another faith and I experienced the same questions and concerns and wondering what to do with my own way I was raised....So thanks.
When I was young I would visit my Great Grandma in Utica, MN and there were many Amish there. I remember being so excited to see them drive through town in their horse and buggy. Geez, I really miss those days.
I praise the Lord for such loving, kind and extremely educational video
This mother, what a strong and beautyfull woman. Bless her and her family 🙏🏻
Excellent film series. Totally gripping. Your mom is a prayer warrior!
This documentary has made me appreciate a lot that I took for granted. Thank you for the doccie
This documentary film breaks with religiosity. I praise God for your hard work to produce it.
Thank you for the Amish videos. Very enlightening. Its a shame that some are so swayed from the real truth. Religion is dangerous, the relationship lives within our hearts.
Hit me with music. All religion is dangerous an full of man made rules. The Bible was written by man. Man is both good an bad. Everyone must find there light through whatever mean the darkness's is real. Giving thanks
Thanks so much. I enjoyed each episode. Please make more of whatever God puts on your heart!
they look and act differently than your typical Americans. They have a more down-to-earth and modest demeanor.
...as a cultural norm observation, sure. But the same vanities of polished vehicles and things like chrome trim among the common cross-cultural North American people that are seemingly missing among the Mennonite/Amish are ever present in less visible ways and often to a high degree.
Just renamed.
Thank you so much for this wonderfull documentary, just the best, please give my regards to all that made it possible and to your lovely family.
I have been intrigued with these stories because though never Amish I was introduced to Christianity in a small independent church that evolved into a community with many close similarities. We experienced the farm life, the rigid rules and closed spiritual environment that became stifling. After two years and being married into that group, our escape into the outside world had many of the same struggles, fears and slowly growing confidence in the grace of Jesus to keep us His without the acceptance and approval of the control of the leaders. God bless you for the wonderful way you have of presenting both the good and the bad because s hard s things were there was also much beautiful and good.
I am from Indonesia. I never hear about the amish before. But after watching this documentary video, I am interested to know the amish more. Thank a lot.
This is an excellent documentary! I have learned a lot about the Amish. Enjoyed your series very much!
When I was growing up my dad, who has Amish ancestors, told me to never trust a man with a mustache. I always wondered why he said that and now I know thanks to this video, LOL
I like these movies! So interesting and the dialogue in this dialect was fascinating. Being German I´d say, "man muss sich reinhören" after a while I can understand most of it. "Sell isch gfährlich" well that´s an actual German dialect spoken today! It´s a bit like a mix between Schwitzerdütsch, Swabian, Bayrisch. Sorry for the language mix on my part now. 😃
By the way I simply LOOOOOVE Rebecca. If I may say so, she looks like the IDEAL grandmother. Reminds me a lot of my own. Some day in heaven I want to run to her and give her a big hug! 💕
The word fascinate means to bewitch. I would strongly encourage you to not use it when describing something.
@@forliberty1805 alright, thanks
Really enjoyed the whole series!
Your mum is such a lovely lady. I loved the way she described what she went through as a child who grew up in the Amish community. What a cute son you have. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
God bless your wonderful family
I already watched this series in a row
Thank you so much
Love from Indonesia❤
Wow! I watched one episode about Mennonites and spent the entire Saturday watching your series.....thanks! I got many questions answered in this episode. I love your family very much.
Very informative for us who comes from Asia. Praise God the Holy Spirit opened your eyes and set you free. God bless you our brothers and sisters in faith in Christ Jesus 🙏❤
I like/love this docu...I'm from the Netherlands and the so called "High German" is easy for me to understand that's because I understand scandavian and it sounds like Danish as well... I love to learn languages and this is new to me... I just love it.
I have had a life with my grandmother what I can compare to the amish family; not the religion but that family feeling/sharing. Thank you for sharing to give us a glimpse of the Amish people💖 Love and greets from Amsterdam
I have enjoyed your documentary vey much. I think you were very balanced. Thank you so much. I have lived around Amish most of my life. I appreciated your father saying he couldn’t drive a care but others could drive the Amish and he was conflicted with this. Many people I have been around recent the Amish for what appears hypocritical about using neighbors phones but they couldn’t have their an other things like that. Thank you very much for the good and honest work. I have friends in Kahoka Mo. I’m so glad for the love story of the young couple. My heart broke for the young woman who’s heart ached over the way the Elders treated her about her head covering. How Christlike is that. It made me very sad for her tender heart.
This series has really touched me. This is my second time watching all the episodes and I have learned something new in every episode. This is my favorite one, the Q & A style is great. Thank you so much for all your hardwork and dedication to telling your family and friends story with all of us! I wish you and your family happiness and all of our Lords blessings!!
These are amazing bringing honour and glory to Christ,thank you,
Thank you for making these videos. I’ve always been drawn to learning more and you did such a wonderful job of teaching
This series has been so enlightening, I have always been so fascinated by the Amish lifestyle!
I am so Thankful to God for providing your documentary on Amish lives and beliefs, I have always wondered why they live the way they do. The Deep love that is shown and respect by the Grabers is a testimony of their deep concern to share God's Truth not only to Amish but to the world.
May God continue Blessing each of you.
I enjoy very much the interesting story telling, the honesty, the ethics, the creativity, individuality, the active kindness and openness of these people who left their Amish background and are making possible these documentary for people like me. I also appreciate the community spirit of the Amish people. Being a Buddhist I appreciate these qualities in these human beings unconditionally. I wish them all happiness!
I have enjoyed watching this documentary. Praise God for all your testimonies. They were a blessing to hear. Freedom in Christ. 🙌🏼 God bless you all.
This is so great! I am learning so much! Thank you!
Thank you for this series. The Amish have been a mystery of sorts to me. I did have a nice visit either an Amish family on a train from Chicago to third home in Illinois. I was a bit uncomfortable but asked if they would be offended by my questions. They were gracious and I learned a lot from their perspective. Your series ha provided me with a wealth of history of the Amish. Kudos to your, your family and friend and everyone who made the series possible. God Bless and may the new year bring y’all good health, happiness and love.
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What a wonderful series. I really want to thank you for creating this. All the time and effort and thought it took, and all the ex-Amish who participated. Such strength and fortitude. I'm so happy that you've all found liberation and salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. Makes me want to cry. God is so good, and He is always looking for those who need to be rescued from their current deception. But we have to want to be saved. We need to be eagerly seeking the truth.
Thie episode clearly outline the ever on going truth of the Amish Faith. Everything about this group is reality at its Best. This group Will form the backbone of society. One could only hide the Truth it could never be taken away. Giving thanks an respect to All
Such strong people. Such a true calling.
Thank u again for sharing with your pass in Amish cultural, & now u see the world isn't just black & white. God bless ur journal.
Thank you the series of very informative documents.
What an excellent series! I am from Pennsylvania and my family is old school Germantown, Quakertown, Chalfont, etc. Lots in Jersey as well. Having done some field farming in my youth, I have great respect for the Amish but I never really knew what they were about.
Thank you!