Let's Talk: Asbury Revival, disentanglement + Is [Mennonite] Worship Broken? | Mennonite Mom Chat
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Join us today for a both lighthearted and serious discussion on some exciting things happening in the world lately. This is not a gloom and doom podcast, but rather our takes on pop culture lately, disentanglment, revival, worship, and even parenting! We're so glad you're here! Let us know what other topics you'd like to chat about.
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00:00 Life updates and recipes
5:29 Asbury Revivals
11:50 Is Mennonite worship broken?
17:00 Skeptically waiting for failure
18:44 Jinger Vuolo Dugger Book
20:30 Is "Mennonitism" sound?
26:40 Identifying counterfeits: $ and ideas
28:15 Feminism is false?
30:00 Did we just share parenting advice? Oops!
35:27 TV show recs?
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I grew up in a Mennonite church and as a teenager I really wished we sang songs other than hymns. I no longer go to a Mennonite church and there's nothing more I miss now than singing hymns during service.
Y'all play a great and positive role on You Tube and social media. I'd say y'all do wonders at spreading Christianity and the joys of Modesty and living a Biblical lifestyle. Being a positive influence on others. I'd say that's a revival in and of itself. Keep doing what you do. 🌺🌺⛪
Wow! That gave me goosebumps. If i can be a small piece in God's bigger work, I consider that quite an honor!
I’m a youth leader and went to Asbury with a friend. It was SO encouraging of doing ministry with them. He spoke so clearly to me while being there how much he loves this generation and when people are humble and in repentance I believe the Lord is like YES!!! Now let’s get to work!
My take on Asbury...If Jesus said it, I believe it...He told us there would be great revival near the end times...one more promise fulfilled. If it lead one single person that repented and gave their heart to God it was well worth the news.. No one gets to decide how a Christian should worship...we attend a Mennonite church , not Mennonites, but the first church that allowed my husband to bring his service dog in...were a bit leery at first as to their take on military service...(daughter, wife and mother of Soldiers and Marines) but the most welcoming and caring. As to singing...I feel so close to God when singing and when in the mountains a few times a year..
I really liked Jayna’s takeaway….don’t let your first reaction to things be criticism. I needed to hear that.
Loved the topics of discussion. I was raised in a very strict Brethren home in which most things were not to be done-no movies, no tv, no immodest dress, no dancing, etc. Everything seemed to be negative. As I grew older, I was directed in many ways, but always read the Bible. I am now in a church where we sing choruses and hymns as the Holy Spirit directs. We raise our hands to God in worship as we sing to Him. We say amen when the minister says something that strikes a chord with our spirit. The minister appreciates feedback. We are able to give testimonies as to what the Lord has done in our lives. We have alter time and prayer for healing. I am happy in my corporate worship. The best thing is to prepare yourself for worship with Bible reading, prayer, and meditation during the week so you are ready to receive the message from the minister. Thank God that the Holy Spirit is alive and lives within the lives of believers! Glory to God for His goodness! As for Asbury-I think it is great that the young people are being drawn to to God. Don't point fingers. Allow God to have control! Thank you, Jesus!
Some ideas for your intro segment:
- Parenting advice you’ve received from others.
- Date night ideas that you’ve actually tried!
- A Bible verse you read that ministered to you personally in the week prior.
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Jayna's "...then you better get one!" mic drop got an "amen" from me! You build testimony by acting on faith. If you want "conviction" (not a phrase my denomination uses) on a principle, you are called to act upon it- study it out, pray, seek the Spirit. Do something, not do the opposite and hope for the best.
Fantastic talk, ladies!! You are both so thoughtful and mindful and I appreciate your chats 💕
Thank you for the respectful discussion. It is good to hear from y’alls perspective.
I wasn't sure whether to comment as I'm a feminist and greatly outnumbered here. But Megan mentioned 'I'm sure we'll have something in common' and we absolutely do. This is one of my favourite channels and I love hearing the insights of Megan and Jayna. I work and I don't have children but I find their passionate approach to homemaking inspiring. It's still something I can try to apply to my own life in some way.
In what way do you feel you're outnumbered as a feminist? As a feminist I feel so welcome and at peace and with my peers in here !
I'm a Christan and a feminist - and so is my husband! The Bible is radically feminist - just often applied incorrectly.
@@TheLokoki Only because of Megan's comments! I haven't been made to feel unwelcome in the slightest.
Thank you for speaking the truth of your heart despite what you fear may result in backlash. It’s encouraging to hear other women/mothers/wives standing up for their faith and values!
This is by far my favorite episode so far! It felt very ‘real’ ❤
I really enjoyed this talk today! I enjoyed your take on issues of today. I hope you do shows like this in the future of your input on world issues. I am a born again Christian and am not Mennonite but love watching your videos ❤️. Good work!
I really enjoyed your chat! Thanks for your transparency! My church is very expressive. People lift their hands, dance, shout and even run sometimes!
Honey I’m Homemaker is my absolute favorite series on CZcams and this video is my favorite in this series so far. I love the perspectives that you two bring to the table and I love how open and honest you are in your responses to each topic. My favorite part is how clearly the Holy Spirit makes his presence known between you two, as he burdens your hearts for a topic and how he moves through you both to share the grace and love of God to those who are blessed by your content. Love to you both! ❤
Yes because Amish men find women as commodities and feel they just need to have lots of kids and stay home.
Ladies, I enjoyed the discussion so much today.
Great conversation! Love to hear your insight on current issues.
I really appreciate what you said about learning what is real and not focusing on the counterfeit. It’s so important for us to study our bible and write God’s word on our hearts. Your video was very encouraging to me. Keep shining your lights ladies and to God be the glory.
I had never heard the counterfeit analogy! It’s great 🥰🥰
Another awesome and thought provoking conversation. TFS ❤️
We sing worship songs and raise our hands and praise God during the preaching. I go to a Spanish speaking Pentecostal church.
Thank you for the insightful and thought provoking talk Megan and Jayna! I always look forward to your podcasts, and this is one is one of my favorites that y’all have done.💐
Thank you SOOOOO much for your comments re: Asbury Revival. Your thoughts were a blessing and a lesson for my own life.
I always enjoy these talks. 😊. Thanks for letting us have a peek into your beliefs and lives.
Maybe a good icebreaker, since these are “Honey” I’m Home-maker is ‘Something sweet from my week.” And it can be anything that has happened that has been extra sweet to you…something you are extra grateful for that week, a great recipe, a verse that has meant a lot, a recipe or a tip that you discovered that you love, something cute one of your kids said to you, something you read that inspired you, etc. Whatever sweet spotlight God has given you. 😊❤️
Your friend is wise! Study what is real and genuine to help you identify what is not! So true and a great analogy!
Megan, I just wanted to remind you, when you said "and making sure God is still pleased with us and we can get into Heaven" that is an attempt at a works-based "salvation".
God is pleased with us only because the blood of the Lamb has washed us pure and clean from the stains of our sin.
We can only "get into Heaven" because when we stand before God on judgement day, Jesus is standing in our place. Remember, Isaiah 64:6 "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags". It's not because of the lines we do or don't cross like you were saying that we do or don't "get to go to heaven." It's only by the blood of the lamb. I'm not discrediting that our faith bears fruit, but our fruit doesn't save us. Jesus does.
Something else I wanted to point out is just there seems to be a little bit of a double standard as far as what has to be simple, as far as simplicity being a biblical standard. I don't feel that the Bible calls us to be simple, but it does call us to be good stewards of what we are given. To be prudent, wise, humble, and generous
So on one hand, that's the argument for a simple wedding, but on the other hand getting a smeg toaster or coffee machine or a fancy car or expensive home are all okay.
None of those things are bad. All of those are blessings from God, as is every good gift.
I just see a bit of a double standard there in the Mennonite world.
As far as head coverings, when looking into the original language and root words some Christians like myself believe that the husband is the head and "covering" of the wife, as well as her physical hair. Phylicia Masonheimer has a good podcast episode on her Verity podcast about head coverings. I totally respect your conviction on the issue, but I also do not have that conviction and don't translate those passages the same way that you do. I'm not changing truth or watering down the word of God, just maybe viewing it in a slightly different lens.
It was very helpful to me to learn about what is Core doctrine. The virgin birth, deity of Jesus, sinless life, death, resurrection and the sexual ethic are all core doctrinal issues. We must unite around them. Then there are second and third tier issues. People come away with different opinions on many different things, and it doesn't mean that they aren't living in truth. It means scripture isn't necessarily as clear in the original languages as it can seem at face value on certain issues. My point here is that you can be a Christian who loves the Lord, Truth, and follows Biblical principles without necessarily wearing a head covering.
What does James 2:26 mean to you? Don’t you want to be pleasing to God and Christlike? (Said in a polite, humble tone)
@@marseillestephenson1984 I think what she is saying is our works cannot save us only belief in Jesus and what he did for us on the cross has the power to save there is nothing we can physically do that saves us. Now when we believe in Jesus and follow him we should bear “fruit” or works but that isn’t what saves us the blood of Jesus and only that can cover sin.
Blushing that you mentioned me ☺️❤
thank you SO much for your thoughts on asbury - completely reiterating what my heart felt too. one of my favorite episodes yet! I look forward to these being released - you all are like the older sisters I never had. 🫶🏼
When I saw the topics of this podcast I was wondering what direction you would go. I must say that I was so delighted to hear your positive take on revival, emotional response in worship etc. rather than criticism and judgments based on your background. It seems obvious that you both are seekers of God and open to the work of the Holy Spirit in your lives and in the lives of your families. A refreshing podcast 🙂
best parenting I ever got was when I was about 7 months along: "Enjoy your baby." That baby is now 25 and there were some very real worries and concerns, but that advice held true through it all. Enjoy those very young human beings; they're quite engaging and enjoyable to be around.
I really enjoyed listening to you two talk. So interesting and relevant for right now.
I really like these episodes. I learn things. I question things. I agree with things… I always leave these episodes with a feeling of having had a good conversation with friends.
Awesome! That's the goal! Thanks for being here!
I love jinger. I can’t wait to get her book.
I love hearing your perspective on topics like these.
As a fellow Mennonite, I really appreciate how you didn’t put rules in a negative light. Like my dad always said there’s a reason our forefathers put that into practice; be careful in throwing it out. They died for some of their beliefs! Thanks for being an encouragement in the online world!
I agree. I am of a Reformed Baptist bent. There are two churches in our town, the Pentecostals and the Baptist. We were cautious one of the other, the Baptist's being very conservative and the other very charismatic and passionate. Come covid in my community when churches were closed for a long time and people ceased gathering, a group of Christians who felt convicted to continue to gather got together in a house church...Christians from both the Baptist and Pentecostal church tentatively came together in this church group. Wild. When it came down to the bare bones, we both believed THE SAME GOSPEL. We repented of our sin and trusted alone in the Saviour Jesus Christ. Something beautiful happened in this house church where the Reformed Baptist's diligent reverence and upholding of the Word of God, Sola Scriptura, discernment and accuracy joined with the Pentecostal's passion and spirit and Christian love and service. What an eye opener. Beautiful, just beautiful.
This is an amazing story!
I really enjoyed all of the topics you talked about today and your thoughts on them 😊
Our church has an awesome band, and a lot of members will put their hands up. Some people will sway, and others will just stand and listen. There is no one way to do it, but that's what I love. The songs can be so moving and really prepare your heart for the coming message.
I just love hearing y’all talk About everything Yes, I like gingers book. Y’all have a blessed Monday.
I loved this discussion! Thank you for being "brave" enough to share Jesus with us. This is an exciting time for Revival.
Another great talk ,you guys always seem to hit the nail on the head, thanks for bringing these things up ,Teresa in Mn Blessings to you
I just love you girls thank you for making my day even better!💖🙏
This was a great discussion! Thank you.❤
Loved this video and can't wait til the next. I love the truth and the honesty you put forth and if you aren't aware of what someone asks you express your opinions in a caring way. I never miss one of your chats and find them so refreshing. I am old enough to be your grandparent and I find it refreshing to see you young women be so knowledgeable about such a variety of things. You renew the faith in these next generations. God bless you both and continue on doing what you do so well. 😊😊🌷🌷
I came from a very charismatic church, to now a baptist church and I honestly love the more serious tone, my husband and I are feeling God moving us to even more strict lives and looking to visit a conservative mennonite church soon. I feel that churches lack discernment and disclepleship and there needs to be more order in the church. That's one of the things I loved about your channel it felt different and encouraged me.
I could listen to yall talk all day
Was folding laundry and hanging clothes up while listening to this
I love your perspective on revivial and knowing how you guys worship. I grew up and still attend a very charismatic church with My husband. My husband is a church drummer and I sing, but in the past 3 years we have changed our thoughts on things. We don't like every worship song, repeating is fine but many songs extend their songs for unnecessary reasons and makes for a very emotionally driven song. We also believe there should be more time for the word of God not just singing for almost the whole service.
I love the face you made at 14:03 Jayna! I completely understand how you feel. I grew up in a reformed church in The Netherlands which is very similar in the sense that it is very stoic and no real outward emotions. You stay in your seat and you keep quiet and you sing what you are supposed to. We used to sing psalms.
I am now living in Sweden and those type of churches do not exist here so I have started attending a much more charismatic church but I still feel nowhere near ready to lift my hands even though most other people do it. I think if you don’t grow up that way it is very hard to get used it and to feel comfortable with worshipping that way
I hate that i feel that way...but.... 😕
There might come a time in your worship that you won’t be able to keep your hands at your side. It will be a response and you will love it!
And you are right Jayna Burkholder, there is a balance. 😊
Great chat ladies!
Loving the Honey I'm Homemaker series!
I love all the recipes and the tips- maybe family outing/date ideas?
I am a missionary in Costa Rica with YWAM (youth with a mission). It’s a Inter-denominational mission which makes worship and prayer times interesting! We are all over from really conservative to totally charismatic. It’s interesting to talk about and see what people think
Allie Beth Stuckey’s interview with Jinger was lovely.
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 was raised Pentecostal. Very modest dress, long hair, non-cut hair. As far as worship, music yes!!! It’s so liberating. It’s freedom to actually feel the presence of God. To actual react to God. Raising your hands is a gesture that you lift him up, you adore him, you feeling the anointing of God. Some people raise hands, some cry(happy tears if feeling love, that Jesus died for our sins) his Grace is for everyone! We have amazing worship music, which opens the door to letting God into your heart. You could try it in your home, in private to not let pride as humans. Never be ashamed of Gods love 💗 🙏🏼🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Raising hands is also a sign of surrender. So quite appropriate in church.
@@godisgood2919 You don't have to do that to surrender yourself to God - too much outward display which is really meant for others to see, can also be very distracting to others. God sees your heart - you can sit quietly.
What actually shows love more a physical hug or telling a person you love them? Neither are wrong, God loves all of our worship to Him.
Enjoyed this very much! God bless you both!
These are some of my absolute favorite episodes😍😍 I am also a SAHM Christian mom so I feel like so much of what y’all talk about relates to me!! Will y’all be putting on podcast apps? I have friends and family members that I would really love to share these with but they don’t do CZcams!
I would like that too! I don't usually listen to long things on CZcams. I want to turn my screen off.
Such a great episode!! You both are great.
Ladies, very good. From beginning to end. ❤
I’m so glad you talk I’ve about jingers book! I started questioning how the Mennonite religion was different to how she was raised. I need to finish the book but I loved that you brought up your wedding video and reasonings in this video. Super helpful.
A few things off the top of my head- practice of the headcovering, historically Mennonites are not involved in politics, in my experience we are more open to certain methods of family planning. I haven't read her book yet, but I plan to soon.
I was meaning “how are they different because they have rules to follow and not the freedom God has given us.” But her comment about it being scriptural addressed that for me.
Love you, Megan and Jayna!
Hey Megan and Janna (spelling?)
I’m an older lady who finds your podcast refreshing. I completely agree with you as far as Asberry. We should not be pointing fingers and criticizing. If God is in the middle of it then go God!!!
How desperately young people need some authenticity and guidance and Jesus 🧡 Thank you for being a voice for them and reminding us older folks that He is STILL working. always!!!
Added: I’m actually a bass player on my worship team. Our music is pretty rousing most of the time, though we have a lot of reverent quiet things too… There’s a lot of passion. Since I am a charismatic Christian, and was a witch before that, I have a lot to be thankful for - and for that reason, I didn’t go through that (can be awkward) “wasn’t raised in stage.” 🧡
Though I don’t see a personal use for religion in my life, I always enjoy hearing your perspectives on religious topics. So interesting to learn about others beliefs/values 😄
Same! I'm an atheist and don't understand the conviction for religion, but I like hearing from people that do. I feel the same way looking at other non-Christian religions.
To be fair, not all Christ followers are “religious”! 😊
I grew up in a very religious setting (Lutheran, which is a step down from Catholicism), but now at 30 yo I desire a RELATIONSHIP with the Lord, not just attending church, checking all my boxes and calling it good for the week.
To me, faith and relationship are more important than religion, because religion is most often words of man and relationship cannot be measured by man.
I spend my time talking to the Lord, reading His Word and connecting with like-minded believers. I also study other religions with my husband. I believe every religion has a facet of the Truth, but it can only be brought together into wholeness with Christ at the center. (And I want to add that I hope this all doesn’t come across as judgemental; text can be deceiving sometimes. I loved reading your comments and wanted to respond in kind!)
I appreciate you ladies’ open-mindedness in following Megan’s channel; she is a bright spot in this world of CZcams!
@@WS-by5cl totally agree that people being "religious" aren't always spiritual. My mother-in-law repeatedly says that her religion tells her what to do. That makes me sad because it shows a sense of legalism instead a true reverence for a relationship with her higher power.
For me, I don't have a need of religion and I feel like there are a lot of people like me out there. The two main reasons for that is:
1. If one religion is the "true" and right religion, that means all the others are wrong.
2. I have a hard time believing in a book that was written by men, when we have evidence that runs counter to science. Jesus may have been a real person, like Joseph Smith (Mormon "prophet"), but I feel the same way about both of them...just men who were able to convince people of their stories.
That said, I'm not here to blast anyone who is Christian or any other religion. I just don't want to live in a place where laws are written with a religious ideation that impact everyone who may or many not subscribe to that religion.
This was for sure my favorite episode yet!! It was so candid and honest and really really encouraging. Thank you both for sharing your hearts.
I loved the discussion of scripture and conviction. ❤
Love the idea of you doing an episode talking about things you feel oppositely about (eg the thrifting matter). It’s fun to see the differences and laugh at the ensuing discussion :)
~ Not a thrifter
When I was growing up in 50's and 60's, we couldn't wait for the summer revival. Church was exciting, sermons were on fire, music was triumphant! Reinvigorated the whole community!!!!!
That's nice - but why just in Summer, and why did it need to be 'scheduled' like that? Was the Holy Spirit expected to work when your Church felt it was appropriate? To be meaningful you'd expect to see it's influence on future behaviour.
I fully believe in setting aside time to have some extra services for teaching - and not just at Easter or Christmas which are often aimed at evangelising non-believers - but I wouldn't label them 'revival' and it smacks of a theatricality which I find emotionally manipulative.
Really really really enjoyed this discussion and find in some things I'm still trying to work out the way God wants me to live my life. The more I hear people pushing their "own truth" the more convicted I am that we take God's word as it is, we don't try and change it and adapt it to a modern way of thinking and we use the bible as our filter for life - running everything we do through it to see if it lives up with God's word.
I don't think it hurts for us to question things sometimes, and as you both found, it can reinforce your convictions in the end.
Thanks for the great conversation 🕊
I was raised a quiet Methodist and married a rowdy Pentecostal. Wow! Whip lash! Wonderful to hear how open you guys are to other expressions of worship. Christ unifies a big Christian family of many stripes.
So interesting to hear your take on worship structure. In my circles, which are more charismatic, there is talk about returning to the hymns, which are rich in theology, because so much of today's music is too contemporary and in some cases too loose with the truth. You both are so grounded and I really enjoy your Tuesday talks.
Try the Psalms - even better, and totally Biblical!
@@sallyannc3176 totally agree.
Really enjoyed this episode!
My takeaway regarding revival is having a hunger and deep desire to know more about God and His word which is the ultimate condition we desperately need. So thankful for this outpouring. I pray, " Lord Jesus, bring it on." His presence is so beautiful and so needed right now. I saw some clips of a Holyghost outpouring and people being baptized in a hotel swimming pool. I am so thankful.
Fun discussion, as always! I grew up Baptist/Methodist where worship meant singing and occasionally someone might lift their hands but rarely. I now attend a Pentecostal church where worship often takes over the whole service. A lot of dancing, running, emotions, speaking in tongues, etc. Very different and still something I’m adjusting to since I didn’t grow up that way. But truly, I find all worship beautiful!
Remember our worship is the while service and not just the sung part! I'd find a Church that focuses on teaching the Bible rather than sidelining it like that.
I'm in a reformed church that is very picky about worship songs. There are hymns and and worship songs mixed together. There is definitely hand raising and clapping. I grew up in churches in that raised our hands in a "surrender" kind of position towards the Lord and I think it's such a beautiful way to focus on Him throughout singing truth and praises!
Loved this episode!
My friend puts a headband on Sundays and considers it a covering. I never thought of it as a covering until she told me.
Love that you addressed the current revival atmosphere. I tend to shy away from emotionalism, but my thoughts are how can prayer/repentance/more of Jesus be a bad thing?
Thank you for another great podcast 🎉❤
1 Timothy 2:8 - the Apostle Paul encourages us to lift up Holy hands unto HIM in Worship! There's nothing better, and nothing sweeter than to stand in HIS Presence wether in private Worship or church Worship feeling HIS Presence and lifting Holy Hands to HIM. It's then that the Holy Spirit graces us with HIS Presence, when we worship HIM in Spirit and in Truth. If we remain true to the WORD (the Bible) then we please the LORD!
Love your videos so much!! I’ve recommended your channel to many of my friends 🤗 God bless you! 🤍
Thanks for spreading the news!!
Loving your skirt Megan! And looking forward to the controversial convo. 😅
I love listening to you ladies chat while folding laundry...keep it up!🤗 And our church plays piano music before and after church but as congregation, we sing hyms. I'm also mennonite and attend a low-german speaking church😅
Also, a few ides to start the podcast(love what you've done so far and I'm sure you ladies will think of something creative already) but a few thoughts I had...🙈
Share motherhood tips, fun facts, spiritual living encouragement, housekeeping tips. That's all lol!
Looking forward to the next episode! Love, Judy!
I have been revived in my relationship with God at different times in my life & it has drawn me closer to God’s word & prayer. I saw God move in my life & my friends’s life too. I think they happened at critical times in my life. It was an experience I would not trade for anything & it kept me walking in the spirit. Keep asking God to move in your circles. I have so many friends who keep me growing. ♥️♥️
Something yall could do for the intro segment is something that blessed you that week🫶
I really love the message that you are bringing. How about asking guests that are from different religious sects, say, someone from an apostolic sect? O even someone who isn't christian altogether? I think that you might find a lot of commonality with these people. Plus, if you are getting bored with the opening segement, you could write down a list of topics, like recipes and household tips, put all these ideas into a basket or hat, and then each episode pull one out and answer it. Some other topics could a lesson you regret not learning sooner, a parenting hack that you want to share, or lessons you are grateful to have learned from your parents, etc.
Suggestion for breaking the ice, date night ideas, marriage tips, spring/summer activities to do with the family or just kids. 🤩
I believe in being kind and respectful to all people and showing them how much I care about them as a person - as my brothers and sisters as best I can. I'm sure I make tons of mistakes, but I don't ever want to purposely insult or make someone feel bad in any way. And service in whatever way fits my circumstances at the time.
I agree! We can show respect to someone even if we don't respect their stance or position on certain topics. Jesus was an amazing example of this!
My Mennonite Church had an "Amen Corner", a group of benches up front near the pulpit where men would sit and murmur affirmative "Amens". I also have conversations about worship response with my dad's generation. They say, "I am joyful on the inside." I respond, "Well, tell your face!"
Haha we have a section we refer to as the Amen corner too. And yet i still hear no amens. Lol
I grew up southern Baptist in the “amen corner” and it was in the little “wings” to the left and right of the pullpit and it was where all the men sat to catch a nap!😂
Love you Megan!! You’re very similar to me!
I’m a southern Baptist
And I’m going through trials
Love you and your family!
good video! I really enjoyed this
I am Apostolic Pentecostal. I have a lot of the same views as you. Modest dress, long uncut hair. We praise like crazy! Our church is very energetic and exciting! We love to respond to the music and the preaching. We dance!
Thank you. I enjoy your chats
At my church, we have modern music with occasional hymns as the Holy Spirit leads. Worship is such a beautiful act and expression of love for God and all He is and does for His children. I think about the woman with alabaster flask breaking it at Jesus’ feet and David dancing before the ark of the covenant. How beautiful and freeing to worship Jesus in Spirit and in truth. Loving God with all our soul, might, strength. It’s never about culture or what others do in worship but it’s such a personal expression of love and value to God. There are so many meanings of worship and praise in the Hebrew and most of them are about physical postures. He loves to seek and find worshipers. It’s all about the expression of our love and giving Him glory, whatever that looks like for each of us since our relationship with Jesus is so unique. 😊
The Amish also abuse animals in Amish puppy mills as part of their religion. Their seen as nothing but used for labor. What are your thoughts? This is prevalent in Lancaster
Nice job ladies!
At my church, we follow the same style of worship each Sunday: introduction and any news on the church bulletin, 3 hymns, 5-10 minutes of children's church, the main sermon, benediction song, and then any praise reports/prayer requests. Our preacher encourages us to really listen to the meaning of the songs and not just mouth the words, as well as getting the congregation to say "Amen" to certain points. I feel that even though we follow the same pattern (which is out of tradition), worship is still meaningful and new each time. I loved Jayna's analogy on counterfeit money. I had never thought of it that way, but I want to remember to pass that on to my kids and others in my life. On a similar note, our preacher tells us each Sunday to always "run it through the filter of the Bible," to determine for ourselves if something is right or wrong in God's eyes. As always, you girls give the best advice. Keep "Honey I'm Homemaker" videos coming please!
Our church does a mix of everything to connect the older and younger generation through worship music. Some Sundays are the older hymns with a blue grass band, some are older worship songs, and some have a mix of today’s music (Phil Wickam, Sovereign Grace Music, etc). Worship is so powerful and I love feeling the Holy Spirit move 🎶 I really like how our church does worship songs that everyone can like or relate to.
this is beautiful
Good episode and I thought your responses to the two topics were very thoughtful and biblical. One thing, it seems your microphones or the editing could be louder. When an ad comes on, it blasts me away because I have had to turn the volume up so high to hear you.
I'm loving the Asbury revival. I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and we don't do the hand waving or swaying during our worship services either. I have recently been to some events for Christian women, though, where people from dozens of different religions come together and worship Him and I have to say, there is a powerful spirit there that makes me want to wave my arms and sway to the music. One good thing that has come from this massive trend in individuality is the appreciation for the different ways in which we seek Him. I think you guys are wonderful and I love that you talk openly about the Bible. I love what you believe. It's different in some ways from what I believe, but in the end we are all just trying to be like Him.
And our congregations don’t have bands. Just piano/organ hymn singing. We have the sacrament every week. We don’t even have a pastor that speaks. Members of the congregation are asked to speak ahead of time (even teenagers). One recent change is kids as young as 8 can say the opening/closing prayers, whereas before only adults did.
Thank you for writing this Henny. We recently moved and joined a solid church, which is the most important but I love to sway, close my eyes in union with the Holy Spirit when I worship God. I'm in a bigger group of people and one of the only worshipping like this. It feels awkward and I don't want to stick out, but I have to be myself and worship authentically. God bless you. :)
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Very interesting discussion! It touched the subject of orthodoxy (focus on what you believe) versus orthopraxy (focus on what you do). I don't think there is any single faith that is totally one or the other but they're usually a bit more one or the other. As a non-christian in a rather secular country (Sweden) I've been taught that Christianity is about what you believe but something like Judaism is a bit more focused on what you do (like eating kosher etc). But it's not that black and white. And I think that might explain how some people can define themselves as Christians but behave in a manner that doesn't really reflect their faith. I hope that makes sense.
Eastern Orthodox we mainly use the Liturgy written by St.John Chrysostom in the 4th century. I love it because every Sunday I get to enter into the prayers prayed by Christians for over a thousand years.
100% agree with you about the conviction part. I don’t think it’s okay when someone says “I don’t feel a conviction to do so and so” when it’s clearly in the Bible.
Also agree with your take on the whole thing about giving the answer “it’s cultural” when asked about about a biblical practice. Totally true that the WAY we practice the teaching may be cultural, but the actual practice is not. It’s biblical.