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  • In the heartland of America is a special place the beats to a different drum. Holmes County, Ohio is arguably home to the biggest Amish and Mennonite community in the world, and how they live is fascinating. Join me and a local (Josh) as we dive into the culture of this mysterious and special place. MORE BELOW ↓
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  • @PeterSantenello
    @PeterSantenello  Před 2 lety +3021

    Hello Everyone! This is the start of a roughly 7-part series about the Amish. This was one of the most fascinating shoots I've done to date. And it makes me love the USA so much more. The fact that so many different people, with different backgrounds, and vastly different views on life can live within the same borders. Truth be told it wasn't the easiest footage to get but I'm happy with how this series came out and I hope you will be too. I learned a lot and many of these lessons will come through in this series. For those that don't know, I post every Sunday so this channel will be Amish-focused for the near future. And I'm setting up a bit of a team and just working out the kinks so CC will be uploaded in a day or so. Thanks for coming along!
    Also, spammers have been hitting my channel so if you receive a message with my profile and a phone number, or someone giving financial advice or trying to sell you something, know that this is not me.

    • @shelbie2490
      @shelbie2490 Před 2 lety +126

      When you met John Raber in Sarasota, I instantly hoped you'd come to Berlin Ohio. Holmes county was a culture shock for me 19 years ago. Once I got here I couldn't leave and go home to WV. I stayed. I raised my children here in a safe and caring community and it helped my autistic son flourish. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @mbgrafix
      @mbgrafix Před 2 lety +54

      LOVE IT! ❤ Outstanding Peter!
      I am apparently "English"...yet I am also a "born again Christian", and have been since 1984.
      So Peter, if I were with you and Josh, I would have asked him...
      Regarding the Amish who completely cut themselves off from "English", how do they as Christians fulfill "The Great Commission", which is found in *chapter 28 of Matthew's Gospel,*
      _"And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”_
      - Matthew 28:18-20
      Jesus taught that we must go out into the world and spread the gospel (there are plenty of other passages as well which declare this command). How can they obey Christ, yet remain cut off from outsiders?

    • @dreamer5531
      @dreamer5531 Před 2 lety +17

      Thanks for ur hard work! Keep up the good work👍

    • @khadijah3519
      @khadijah3519 Před 2 lety +34

      Peter you are so OPEN & A LOVELY SOUL. Thank You too, JOSH!! A man of GOD (believer) is such a dying kind especially in the coming generations. I LOVE ANYONE who keeps FAITH, LOVE, RESPECT & MODESTY, ALIVE. Thank You Gentleman 🤗💕

    • @DonDough1
      @DonDough1 Před 2 lety +12

      No way you're from MTL! I would've never thought. We probably went to same strip club hahaha Love your videos man. I guess I need Jesus in my life.

  • @StephaniePifer
    @StephaniePifer Před 2 lety +3824

    After my son was born I couldn't quit drinking due to severe post partum depression and psychosis. My son stayed with a Mennonite family for the first few months of his life and they treated me as family. They didn't judge me and they only wanted me to get better and back to taking care of my children. I'm 5 years off the sauce and I'm forever grateful to the Mennonites of Colorado for their help.

    • @cheaserceaser
      @cheaserceaser Před 2 lety

      How come you didn't abort? Democrats love abortions and would support you.

    • @bradleymiller437
      @bradleymiller437 Před 2 lety +96

      And now on pot. Not proud of you, honey.

    • @StephaniePifer
      @StephaniePifer Před 2 lety

      @@bradleymiller437 didn't ask for your approval did I? I LOVE my life now and I've quit taking 22 prescriptions the big pharma Douches had me on. Yea living organically and closer to God hadn't done me any good at all. Idiot.

    • @303beto303
      @303beto303 Před 2 lety +12

      Mennonites towns in Colorado.? Where.? Been here all my life never seen then.

    • @Enrique-jo8qj
      @Enrique-jo8qj Před 2 lety +194

      @@bradleymiller437 ok Karen

  • @courtheath5138
    @courtheath5138 Před rokem +709

    Josh is a sweet spirited Christian man. He is not judgmental but knows how he wants to live his life. I respect that.

    • @calvinhobbes5524
      @calvinhobbes5524 Před 10 měsíci

      Shame the vast majority of Christians are not they way. Instead they are trying to drag this country back to the dark ages.

    • @calviamashego4881
      @calviamashego4881 Před 10 měsíci +10

      I truly respect him and he’s so well spoken too

    • @mike-0451
      @mike-0451 Před 10 měsíci +3

      If you cannot pass judgement then you are mute. Even water feels like fire to those without skin, or those with sin for skin instead. If a man says nothing in the midst of sin then he is complicit in the commission of it.

    • @Brinta3
      @Brinta3 Před 10 měsíci +6

      If he truly follows the laws of the Bible then he must be very judgemental about certain people.

    • @courtheath5138
      @courtheath5138 Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@Brinta3 the laws were of the old covenant before Jesus shed His blood. The Bible clearly warns us not to judge people but tells us we will know them by their fruit. We are to love the sinner and hate the sin - not to accept certain behavior and separate ourselves from it. He has just left the most legalistic sect of Christianity known to man. I think God has grace as He has all of us. Just my opinion … hey… I am not God and definitely do not know everything.

  • @joshuarosenblatt
    @joshuarosenblatt Před 10 měsíci +118

    Love the Amish.
    In 1972 my community got devastated by flooding (north east PA) and thousands of Amish came up from Lancaster area to help people clean up and rebuild.
    Will never forget that

  • @michaelc2321
    @michaelc2321 Před 11 měsíci +133

    The older I get, the more I crave this lifestyle. I slowly learn ti despise modern consumerism that’s rotting our mental health

    • @wrench8149
      @wrench8149 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Same. Just watched the most recent video and almost googled “how to be Amish” lol

    • @therealz360z7
      @therealz360z7 Před 6 měsíci +5

      There's a lot of evil that goes on in every community they have incest and child abuse and nobody to call on to tell .

    • @mmartista3803
      @mmartista3803 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@therealz360z7not compared to the outside world they live better

    • @danieltemelkovski9828
      @danieltemelkovski9828 Před 4 měsíci

      No TV at home? No social media? They privilege community values over individualistic whims? Gotta say, these dudes are vastly more psychologically advanced than the rest of us.

    • @danieltemelkovski9828
      @danieltemelkovski9828 Před 4 měsíci

      so have you converted yet? :) @@wrench8149

  • @alexjlytle
    @alexjlytle Před 2 lety +2860

    You should document a USA Native American reservation

    • @mrboatshoe
      @mrboatshoe Před 2 lety +64

      Yes!!

    • @kogdanetdeneg
      @kogdanetdeneg Před 2 lety +123

      I'd watch that immediately

    • @duncannok
      @duncannok Před 2 lety +151

      Definitely agree with that. Swept under the mat by most as it's a dirty part of American history.

    • @livingminimumwage6359
      @livingminimumwage6359 Před 2 lety +158

      Many reservations struggle quite a bit - poverty, addiction, and the like. And yet their people carry on, survive. I think it would be an amazing opportunity and way of giving them a voice!

    • @urScorpioLady
      @urScorpioLady Před 2 lety +26

      Yes

  • @moiseumba
    @moiseumba Před 2 lety +485

    This guy is saying more truths than some modern pastors.

    • @Andy-bh8hw
      @Andy-bh8hw Před 2 lety +1

      You know many pastors?

    • @annescholl420
      @annescholl420 Před 2 lety +3

      Amen 🙏

    • @fredrickearl6687
      @fredrickearl6687 Před 2 lety +8

      And,--like so many modern 501C(3) pastors, we see that "saying" and "doing" remain on different pages of the dictionary because they are VERY different verbs.

    • @robinhood480
      @robinhood480 Před 2 lety +1

      @@fml5910 Wonder what the Bible says.....,🤔

    • @fml5910
      @fml5910 Před 2 lety +1

      @@robinhood480 Me too.

  • @1trueloveforever
    @1trueloveforever Před 10 měsíci +227

    As a non religious individual I respect people who can have polar oppositive lifestyles and views and still have the utmost respect for each other. Great video . ❤

    • @ddespair
      @ddespair Před 10 měsíci +13

      Well, you don’t know that. This guy never asks any hard questions on these trips. He never asks what the guy thinks of women’s rights or black people, or a gay lifestyle. If he did, you’d likely see a different side of them. While it’s interesting to see how different people live, this guy could never do these trips and really find out if these people respect you like you respect them. This is a “human interest” segment. Edit; I will give him points because he visits predominantly Black and Native American locations too. He just steers clear of politics so that you’ll like the video.

    • @tarpanc34
      @tarpanc34 Před 9 měsíci +6

      @@ddespair the reason is .... they dont answer hard questions.. they live a very simple life the only thing hard about them is the way they work together..in harmony and respect to each other and to their land... but if your inside and fuck up, you will find out how hard the horse whip really hits..

    • @BLACKOMAMBO
      @BLACKOMAMBO Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@ddespairwho cares, far left liberal like you have done nothing to help the World, the only thing the leftist as done is divide people even more and create a soft and weak society

    • @ajstutz69
      @ajstutz69 Před 8 měsíci

      @@tarpanc34 this!

    • @BobungaShamunga
      @BobungaShamunga Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@ddespairand it wouldn’t matter one bit because they keep to themselves and can believe whatever they want. Just like how it used to be in the “normal” world too. Your worldview is shaped by modern technology, nobody’s worldview is 100% correct no matter how hard people try to pretend it is nowadays. And these people have a lot less problems in their little communities than most communities in the US

  • @oldfarmerboy4158
    @oldfarmerboy4158 Před 9 měsíci +74

    I'm a Holmes County Mennonite and I thought Josh did a really good job explaining himself and his people. It was good to see a lot of familiar places near my home here on CZcams. One reminder though. There is a continuum from Swartzentruber Amish all the way to very liberal Mennonites. Josh almost straddles the fence between the two, landing on the Mennonite side, so he is on the fringe (not in a bad way) of being Mennonite. A whole lot of Mennonite people look more like Peter than Josh, A whole lot, if not the majority vote. A good many women do not wear coverings. And most Mennonites consider themselves English. Other than that, he did a excellent job. Most people here get along whether they are Amish, or English. 😊

    • @AresMarrow
      @AresMarrow Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yes this video did a really good job showing the Amish around us. I'm from Holmes county as well. I grew up in Fredericksburg and always was around Amish and part of my family was old order to

    • @benedictcumberbatch4275
      @benedictcumberbatch4275 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Amish? Lol he just looks like another guy driving a pickup-with an Amish type beard.

    • @aritramj
      @aritramj Před 7 měsíci +1

      Dude leave this tribal life and come back to civilization.

    • @AresMarrow
      @AresMarrow Před 7 měsíci +2

      @aritramj tribal?😂 not even close but whatever helps you sleep at night

    • @oldfarmerboy4158
      @oldfarmerboy4158 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@benedictcumberbatch4275 He's not Amish. He is Beachy Amish, which is really Mennonite. His church meets in a church building. Amish have church in homes. Can sound confusing.

  • @fauxshowyo
    @fauxshowyo Před 2 lety +2064

    "You quickly find out that the world has nothing to offer" - nothing truer has ever been said by anyone. Based Amish are the best.

    • @riograndedosulball248
      @riograndedosulball248 Před 2 lety +89

      I can be sure that there are no people in the US happier than them
      Based

    • @nataliasantenello
      @nataliasantenello Před 2 lety +18

      @Jacob Mundane it’s Arizona tea, not an energy drink:)

    • @youtubesucks898
      @youtubesucks898 Před 2 lety +37

      @Jacob Mundane , he's Mennonite. They drive black vehicles and are even ok with being on TV and the internet and having phones. There's actually a pretty big difference between being Amish and Mennonite.

    • @christineveazey4345
      @christineveazey4345 Před 2 lety +4

      True that.

    • @youtubesucks898
      @youtubesucks898 Před 2 lety +118

      @Jacob Mundane , nobody has 0 cares in the world. Amish and Mennonite people have their own problems. I grew up Amish and I left when I was 18. I had plenty of issues when I was Amish. You can't run away from all your problems. I got rid of some of my problems when I left but the rest followed me and now in this culture I have other new problems. Life is full of problems no matter where you live. Just accept that fact and live your best life problems and all 🙂

  • @chasemartin4450
    @chasemartin4450 Před rokem +747

    As a Gen Z internet addict, I have serious respect for their decision to willfully not use certain technologies.

    • @SirosRoblox
      @SirosRoblox Před rokem

      Of course you don’t. There’s no online Twitter narrative going around to be against the Amish

    • @chasemartin4450
      @chasemartin4450 Před rokem +7

      @@SirosRoblox I don't even use twitter...

    • @SirosRoblox
      @SirosRoblox Před rokem +15

      @@chasemartin4450 all social media is the same. There’s no opposing social media since it’s all in the internet

    • @dangerpowers5939
      @dangerpowers5939 Před rokem

      Social media has become a cancer upon the world.

    • @somedudeinatunnel3102
      @somedudeinatunnel3102 Před rokem

      Gen z internet addict is redundant. You're all internet addicts.

  • @GemsOfGrace
    @GemsOfGrace Před 10 měsíci +80

    I feel like so many of your videos would be wonderful for schools/universities to use. There’s so much benefit learning about the pure, raw history and culture of human beings -not from someone else’s perspective and control!
    Keep up the amazing work!

    • @sharthun2009
      @sharthun2009 Před 10 měsíci

      They would but you know as well as I do that the schools are to obsessed with teaching "woke ideology" which goes against everything talked about in this video.

    • @AIDS_survivor
      @AIDS_survivor Před 9 měsíci +5

      Would be. However, the education system in the US is a complete joke.

    • @GemsOfGrace
      @GemsOfGrace Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@AIDS_survivor unfortunately that is true in a lot of ways.. in some areas more than others.

    • @AIDS_survivor
      @AIDS_survivor Před 9 měsíci

      @@GemsOfGrace yes. Sadly.

  • @markkovo
    @markkovo Před 10 měsíci +17

    NEVER realized there are so many layers into the Amish communities!! Thank you for this educational and wonderful video… Josh you are a great man GOD bless!

    • @BinWang-ik8he
      @BinWang-ik8he Před 10 měsíci

      thanks for your sharing your though ,your words is beautiful

  • @tethron.
    @tethron. Před 2 lety +401

    The Amish are happy and successful because they follow their own traditions and don't let the News / TV do their thinking for them.

    • @pgh6568
      @pgh6568 Před 2 lety +23

      They contribute nothing to society 😂 if everyone were like them we wouldn’t have all the progression we have today

    • @justinaulgur9812
      @justinaulgur9812 Před 2 lety +86

      @@pgh6568 ya they don't need society. That's the point

    • @bobby_c07
      @bobby_c07 Před 2 lety +57

      @@pgh6568 Pfft quit acting like you've done anything but convenience yourself.

    • @TheFitTherapist
      @TheFitTherapist Před 2 lety +65

      @@pgh6568 the irony of talking about “progression” and then putting down an entire culture of people.

    • @imno1112
      @imno1112 Před 2 lety +55

      @@pgh6568 they contribute taxes like everyone else, probably more than you contribute.

  • @lazarevic95
    @lazarevic95 Před rokem +259

    Josh is a fearless driver. Brother spent more time looking at Peter than he did the road.

    • @sarahhigh8676
      @sarahhigh8676 Před rokem +12

      EthanB95: I agree!! And as he’s barreling down the road he mentions that he’s not afraid to die, yikes!!

    • @eternitysafro1083
      @eternitysafro1083 Před rokem +22

      Living in the country, especially Amish roads no one is driving crazy fast, there are no foreign cars, and there are people who ride with horses. If a person is riding a horse with a buggy, they can go but so fast. The respect for their community will keep them safe. Plus, it isn’t a city, so there is gaps of cars & buggies when driving. What will he even drive into. That’s how safe they are, I bet you they rarely ever have accidents because of this. He can do that, us in the English world/cities can’t. My grandfather lives far out in the country in South Carolina, with just farm land around him. You could drive with your eyes closed for probably 5 minutes and you won’t see another person or hit anything-quiet an exaggeration but true. It was noticeable, but normal for me.

    • @lazarevic95
      @lazarevic95 Před rokem +9

      @@eternitysafro1083 Calm down buddy, It was a joke. I live 20 minutes from Amish country in central PA. Well aware of driving around horse and buggies.

    • @daltonbussell2009
      @daltonbussell2009 Před 10 měsíci +8

      You can see and hear that Ram reviving up a few times too! lmao

    • @FlourescentPotato
      @FlourescentPotato Před 10 měsíci

      @@eternitysafro1083 lol, no way

  • @johnklein233
    @johnklein233 Před 11 měsíci +26

    Another great video. My wife and I stayed in the Amish country of Shipshewana Indiana for a couple days on vacation a few years back. Took a tour with an Amish man and had dinner at his home with his family and other tourists. I loved the experience. We felt so safe, free, and unstressed while we were in the area. They are a wonderful people. I would love to live in that area and get away from many of the pressures of society.

    • @rosauracarazo9402
      @rosauracarazo9402 Před 8 měsíci

      Sounds amazing, does this man has any contact to reach or so? I would really like to do something like that!

  • @DustinPlatt
    @DustinPlatt Před 10 měsíci +42

    I own an optometry practice in a fairly large Amish community. They knew my dad, who was their optometrist for whole families. He did the hard work of getting the Amish community's loyalty because he was a great doctor.
    I love the Amish community because they pay either cash or checks, so I don't have to pay merchant fees. Love them.
    But the community doesn't change a lot. They're still coming to the practice even after my dad died.

    • @dannyherron9455
      @dannyherron9455 Před 10 měsíci +1

      How do the Amish pay cash or checks ?

    • @YouHaveAPurposeStickAround
      @YouHaveAPurposeStickAround Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@dannyherron9455 by using their hands to get the cash out, pen to write checks.

    • @fleaz4984
      @fleaz4984 Před 9 měsíci

      @@dannyherron9455with cash or checks

    • @Petra999
      @Petra999 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@dannyherron9455they have jobs and bank accounts, they arent cavemen

    • @turdburglar1295
      @turdburglar1295 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@dannyherron9455 they sell furniture and other handmade products. Probably some of the best furniture you can buy

  • @michab3697
    @michab3697 Před rokem +137

    Linguist and German here with a fun fact. Pennsylvania Dutch is a whole set of high German dialects (meaning they're from the German highlands & Switzerland). These are anglicized versions of different Frankish, Palatinate, and Alemannic dialects (the one in the vid is Alemannic). What he calls "High German" is a transliteration of "Hochdeutsch", but the English designation for it is "Standard German".
    Germans who know a bit about German dialects can still tell pretty well where an Amish community emigrated from based on what their Dutch sounds like 200 years later.

    • @playlist9980
      @playlist9980 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Excuse my ignorance, but isn't standard German based on Prussian German?

    • @ellidominusser1138
      @ellidominusser1138 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@playlist9980no, it isn't

    • @ellidominusser1138
      @ellidominusser1138 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@playlist9980why did you write that? They didn't mention any "origin of standard german" or something. Just wondering

    • @moos5221
      @moos5221 Před 10 měsíci +7

      @michab3697 Fellow German here and your fun fact actually taught me something...I didn't know there was a difference between "Standard German" and "High German" (Standard Deutsch / Hochdeutsch) as from my experience everyone refers to standard germans as high german and I had no idea that there is a definition of high german for being the dialect(s) spoken in the higher (elevation wise) regions down in the south. Very weird that in the lower part of Germany (NI, HH, SH..) we say that we speak high german but in fact speak standard german. Thanks for providing that extra bit of info which led to my enlightening wikipedia search. =)

    • @XIIIStefanC
      @XIIIStefanC Před 10 měsíci +3

      I am dutch but german is not dutch its deutch which is different. why is it called dutch when it's deutch that they are speaking?

  • @kendallprice5982
    @kendallprice5982 Před 2 lety +700

    The amish moved in our small town a few years back. The "swartzentruber" type. I work at a outdoors store so got to know a lot of them. Very nice hard working people. They Sell fresh grown produce and have a little saw mill where they build sheds to sell at real low prices with great quality. They always wave and smile when they pass you by. Great presence to have in the community. They give a boost to everyones overall health and morale. Love to see them grow

    • @johnmarquardt1991
      @johnmarquardt1991 Před 2 lety +11

      Do they bathe? smoke? use curse words like the Amish around where I grew up? The beliefs of Mennonites and Amish vary from one community to another. Many would not even be considered Christian.

    • @heywoah5211
      @heywoah5211 Před 2 lety +8

      Awwwww 🙂

    • @CuttySobz
      @CuttySobz Před 2 lety +41

      @@johnmarquardt1991 wtf is your problem dude way to diminish a perfectly friendly and happy comment..

    • @aurelian2668
      @aurelian2668 Před 2 lety +5

      @@CuttySobz It does have some truth to it. The more tolerant the community the more it usually is nicer

    • @palehorserider1407
      @palehorserider1407 Před 2 lety +6

      @@johnmarquardt1991 as long as they nice people n don’t believe this bs education aka indoctrination system n stay away from needles 💉 than they good in my book

  • @markreed2576
    @markreed2576 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Being a two hour drive from homes county , I visit them often… They love their land and live a virtuous lifestyle. Even the local Walmart in Millersburg, Ohio has a buggy and horse stable..
    In Berlin Ohio there’s probably some of the best Amish food markets in the country not to mention the restaurants, antique stores and apple orchards .

  • @globedrifters1049
    @globedrifters1049 Před 10 měsíci +36

    In Pennsylvania, I went to a restaurant where the Amish were cooking and it was a breakfast buffet, I still have dreams about it, it truly was the best food I ever had. Great video! Binge-watching your episodes instead of working, maybe I should be Amish!

    • @fredmasse6451
      @fredmasse6451 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi, can you leave the address here please ?

    • @christopherhummel9792
      @christopherhummel9792 Před 10 měsíci +6

      It's called shady Maple in Lancaster. It's amazing. Amish have awesome food and people

    • @fredmasse6451
      @fredmasse6451 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@christopherhummel9792
      Thanx 👍

    • @rustyshackleford4670
      @rustyshackleford4670 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@christopherhummel9792
      Shady Maple rocks!!! Especially downstairs. So much to look at

    • @rousiecat4615
      @rousiecat4615 Před 10 měsíci

      I live in Lancaster county and we go to shady maple often. It’s amazing! We love our Amish and Mennonite neighbors. ❤​@@christopherhummel9792

  • @brittanydonovan9579
    @brittanydonovan9579 Před 2 lety +108

    "You quickly find out that the world has nothing to offer"

    • @rose-jo1dx
      @rose-jo1dx Před 2 lety +2

      The people who say this obviously haven’t seen the world

    • @erickelley444
      @erickelley444 Před 2 lety +2

      Damn Brittany you wants go Amish Mennonite with me?

    • @reveu1
      @reveu1 Před 2 lety +9

      @@rose-jo1dx Have you watched the video? Because the guy has traveled and seen the world and isnt opposed to traveling or sight seeing. But his purpose in the world is from god not the world hence the world has nothing to offer him.

    • @strawberryquark
      @strawberryquark Před 2 lety

      @@erickelley444 that made me really laugh 😊

    • @enyaliuslll3954
      @enyaliuslll3954 Před 2 lety

      @@erickelley444 S. I. M. P

  • @fleggaroo
    @fleggaroo Před 2 lety +433

    22 minute mark “you quickly learn the world has nothing to offer” there is a beauty in the simplicity and just be happy with what you have

    • @shmataboro8634
      @shmataboro8634 Před 2 lety +16

      He is not wrong about that. Looking forward to escaping 'the world' soon and getting back to a basic life.

    • @freshstart4423
      @freshstart4423 Před 2 lety +9

      Isaiah 1:16-20, wash and repent
      Job 9:30 describes using soap

    • @alexandroslazaridis9318
      @alexandroslazaridis9318 Před 2 lety

      @@freshstart4423 i am sure they use soap they just make it themselfs .

    • @Trevor_Austin
      @Trevor_Austin Před 2 lety +13

      If only that were true. The rest of the world exists whether you like it or not. You have a duty to understand it and contribute to the world, you can’t just take. Failure to do so may place you and your community at such a position or disadvantage in a changing world you may we wiped out without notice.

    • @brimleyhillmassive
      @brimleyhillmassive Před 2 lety +21

      Nothing to offer?
      That's a bit defeatist.
      It's beautiful out there .

  • @KyMiller
    @KyMiller Před 8 měsíci +2

    I have thoroughly enjoyed this series on the Amish/Mennonite community. Love your work! Thank you for giving us a view into another world!

  • @DireTribble
    @DireTribble Před 8 měsíci +8

    As someone who renewed his relationship with Christ two years ago after many decades away and hard lessons learned, I totally get what Josh was saying. The methods in which we may go about living a Godly life may be different but I totally understand it. Very insightful video. Thanks for making it.

    • @danieltemelkovski9828
      @danieltemelkovski9828 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I too have in recent years returned to the Christian fold after so long away. Their way of life is not for me, but I can today understand why they choose to live as they do much better than I could when I was young, when the whole thing struck me as repressive farce.

  • @localdrummerinov7905
    @localdrummerinov7905 Před 11 měsíci +660

    This Josh fellow actually gave me a couple things to reflect upon in life
    He has found a peace in this world that is admirable

    • @larrydewein
      @larrydewein Před 10 měsíci +18

      He has found peace with God through believing the Bible when it says that TRUE peace comes by believing that Jesus Christ died for our sins and gives us forgiveness and salvation. John 3:16 = "For God so loved the world (the entire human race) that He gave His only-begotten Son (Jesus Chrsit) that WHOSOVER (me, you, anybody) believes in Him can have everlasting life". Get a Bible and read the Gospel of John that explains it thoroughly.

    • @scorps192
      @scorps192 Před 10 měsíci +7

      ​@@larrydeweinthat's a load of codswallop

    • @yaya220402
      @yaya220402 Před 10 měsíci +6

      @@larrydewein Amen brother!

    • @jameswilson9578
      @jameswilson9578 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@larrydeweingod and the bible is a commercial fallacy.

    • @mattalley4330
      @mattalley4330 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@larrydewein So you believe in a god that has a son that is actually himself, and sent himself to the earth to sacrifice himself to himself to create a loophole in the rules that he created and could have made differently so this wouldnt have been necessary to begin with? Makes perfect sense... 🙄

  • @laureldreinking
    @laureldreinking Před 2 lety +371

    I love that. Josh was so open about sharing his relationship with Jesus Christ. He made it very clear that we are not saved by our works but rather by the redeeming work of Christ. He also noted that as a result of belonging to Christ, we have no need to fear. With all that’s going on in the world today, knowing that God is in control and I have no need to fear is so reassuring.Thanks, Josh, for your clear, concise, and relevant explanation of your reason for hope.

    • @-0-___
      @-0-___ Před 2 lety +1

      @@tredwan291 why do you say that

    • @growthmonger4341
      @growthmonger4341 Před 2 lety +7

      Please pray for those who are living by works so they look towards Him.

    • @sabraeast
      @sabraeast Před 2 lety +4

      @@tredwan291 why is that? I don’t agree with the concept but why is it idiotic?

    • @yardner1963
      @yardner1963 Před 2 lety +4

      @@tredwan291 you come online and criticize and offer nothing, that in itself is the core of “Idiotic”

    • @laureldreinking
      @laureldreinking Před 2 lety +8

      @play store games You are right that many individuals who called themselves Christians are not really followers of Christ. Unless a person repents of her sins, accepts the redeeming gift of Jesus Christ, and makes him Lord of her life, she is not a Christian.

  • @halenahandbasket
    @halenahandbasket Před 8 měsíci +4

    So beautiful, how we all learn from one another. My grandfather is from Lancaster, PA. I am from Southeastern Tennessee. He wasn't Amish, nor Mennonite, but I grew up with a very deeply ingrained respect & understanding for this community and Culture. He also taught me a bit of Pennsylvania Dutch. Lovee this video, Peter, thank you!

  • @saamychristen
    @saamychristen Před 10 měsíci +9

    Greetings from Switzerland!
    Just saw two of your videos today, I did not know your channel so far.
    I liked very much how you approach people and talk to them in a way that they feel welcome to open their hearts and show who they are, their personality, their thinking, their character.

  • @nealm6944
    @nealm6944 Před 2 lety +832

    It was so nice to see a man like Josh so clear in his convictions but also so accepting of your opinions. I learnt a lot from this so thanks to you and Josh.

    • @DutchessForever
      @DutchessForever Před 2 lety +15

      They don’t speak Dutch! I speak Dutch! They speak Deutsch or German so to speak, a dialect of proper German. but the English could not pronounce it and named it Dutch.

    • @Joshisboss02
      @Joshisboss02 Před 2 lety +18

      @@DutchessForever How is that relevant to the Neal's comment?

    • @DutchessForever
      @DutchessForever Před 2 lety +8

      @@Joshisboss02 it isn’t. I am just ‘educating’ 😇

    • @birdy4life32
      @birdy4life32 Před 2 lety +5

      @dutchess thats cool! i wouldn't know the difference if i heard it though. (i probably would understand a few words as i speak a jewish language called yiddish which is a little bit similar to German.)

    • @karlamarx4527
      @karlamarx4527 Před 2 lety +3

      @@DutchessForever The origin of the misnaming is besides (actually behind) the fact that in US English it's now the correct term for what they speak, since it's what's used. It's not like Americans call Swiss German, Swiss Dutch. (Because the Swiss don't either.)

  • @a.wanderer5006
    @a.wanderer5006 Před 2 lety +168

    This guy is cool as hell. I like that he doesn't make his life unnecessarily difficult by avoiding all technology, but is still conscientious. He seems to be very clear about what life is about.

    • @johnbaptist5622
      @johnbaptist5622 Před 2 lety +22

      He seems like the type of guy who you meet in a zombie survival game who helps you and stuff

    • @a.wanderer5006
      @a.wanderer5006 Před 2 lety +9

      @@johnbaptist5622 haha he could definitely help you out more than someone who plays video games on the couch all day!

    • @nagasako7
      @nagasako7 Před 2 lety +4

      Josh is the best guest Peter has travelled with so far. And that's saying something since all his guests are very charismatic and trust worthy (than local average in their respective countries)

    • @rainbowranddy
      @rainbowranddy Před rokem

      Is Hell cool?

    • @zhou_sei
      @zhou_sei Před 10 měsíci

      @@rainbowranddy har d har har

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This one of the greatest channels on CZcams wow my eyes are opening up.thank you for letting us in.😊

  • @rferrell2535
    @rferrell2535 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Absolutely fascinating. I truly appreciate you showing this world to us. It was great to hear him explain everything about their culture. I’d love to go and hangout for a week with them

  • @brocktonma.1816
    @brocktonma.1816 Před 2 lety +55

    “The world has nothing to give” Amen brotha.

  • @Megibson
    @Megibson Před 2 lety +22

    31:44 that female defending her husband’s piece of pie is my old 7th grade teacher. She is a retired teacher and is from Findlay, Ohio. What a small world !!!

  • @ecdevera2455
    @ecdevera2455 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you Peter Santenello for all your educational, enlightening, riveting, and colorful travel vlogs that educate us about the people, various cultures, folksy vignettes, hidden treasures, and diverse history of each county, city, abandoned towns, and flourishing nooks and cranies of our great country. What a resource for everyone interested in anthropology, cultural studies, and history.

  • @austinfuller4051
    @austinfuller4051 Před 10 měsíci +31

    I absolutely love this & have a huge respect for the amish. Their culture, people, pride, etc.

    • @SSNESS
      @SSNESS Před 10 měsíci

      1800’s should’ve last forever

    • @PurpleCh4lk
      @PurpleCh4lk Před 10 měsíci

      @@SSNESS Romanticized version or the real deal.. :'D

  • @er1417
    @er1417 Před 2 lety +418

    the happiness and peace they get to enjoy in their community is amazing. They’re not missing out on anything, we are missing out on such a peaceful and free life.

    • @GudieveNing
      @GudieveNing Před 2 lety +55

      We spend 75% or more of our lives striving to earn enough money and time to go on vacation to relax in a way the Amish do 24/7. Time for change.

    • @JJ-Toreddie
      @JJ-Toreddie Před 2 lety

      Yes

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 Před 2 lety

      @@GudieveNing Indeed

    • @cheaserceaser
      @cheaserceaser Před 2 lety

      It would be better if they had BLM and SJWs.

    • @nickadkins7765
      @nickadkins7765 Před 2 lety +14

      You can have that peace and freedom in Christ!

  • @johnp2340
    @johnp2340 Před 2 lety +908

    Peter…your journalism and professionalism is so far superior and interesting than any national network or channel could ever hope for…fascinating content on the human race!

    • @Dude0000
      @Dude0000 Před 2 lety +16

      That’s because media companies have no interest(s) in news and reporting on the people they look down on. They’re activists for their own hegemony (what they call “our democracy”).
      That’s my reading of it.

    • @nudawn110
      @nudawn110 Před 2 lety +4

      peter is the new alexis de tocqueville. greetings the usa is alive in 2021

    • @stevenbaker7025
      @stevenbaker7025 Před 2 lety +3

      We're a species not a race. Now maybe you like watching white youtubers over other skin colors, well if that's the case it be about race.

    • @AgendaInMind
      @AgendaInMind Před 2 lety

      Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by surprise, unexpectantly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death.
      While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the WW1, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes.
      Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way.
      It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

    • @pro4life505
      @pro4life505 Před 2 lety

      what are you an alien?

  • @1romancatholic
    @1romancatholic Před 10 měsíci +1

    Josh was an awesome tour guide. So much good insider info from a true insider. Enjoyed it so much. Never knew any of this.

  • @samanparsi6187
    @samanparsi6187 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love your videos. Feels like meditation for me. Seeing actual people living and passing their life in USA the way no one has ever done. Thank U

  • @matthewx2590
    @matthewx2590 Před 2 lety +173

    I live in Arkansas and there’s a Mennonite community here. They may go to school until the 8th grade, but they’re constantly in the library and reading. I always find myself having stimulating conversation with them and they’re so nice.

    • @echo_94
      @echo_94 Před 2 lety

      Where at?

    • @matthewx2590
      @matthewx2590 Před 2 lety +8

      @@echo_94 small town in Southeast Arkansas called Dumas.

    • @haileymontgomery3659
      @haileymontgomery3659 Před 2 lety +8

      @@matthewx2590 I love the mennonites in Dumas! Those watermelons they have are the best.

    • @matthewx2590
      @matthewx2590 Před 2 lety +8

      @@haileymontgomery3659 yes! They own a produce stand called Newswangers that has the best fruit and vegetables.

    • @echo_94
      @echo_94 Před 2 lety

      @Matthew X thanks, i havent been through there but past it

  • @tonyd5707
    @tonyd5707 Před rokem +373

    "You quickly find out that the world has nothing to offer." Words of wisdom.

    • @BeautflDisaster4
      @BeautflDisaster4 Před rokem +25

      The world has given me and taught me a LOT of things. What a brainwashed statement.

    • @tonyd5707
      @tonyd5707 Před rokem +52

      @@BeautflDisaster4 not from a spiritual perspective. Don't forget, this is a video reflecting a very simple ("simple" I'm a good way) form of spirituality. People who live this way don't want/need the things that modern culture holds out as "good". In my opinion, that's why he said that the world has nothing to offer.

    • @Andrei-sg7lu
      @Andrei-sg7lu Před rokem +13

      What a narrow minded statement.

    • @Mike-jv8bv
      @Mike-jv8bv Před rokem +16

      @@BeautflDisaster4 you didn't get his point. The guy said he's been to ukrane multiple times. What's hes implying is that mostly everything you've ever needed. is right in front of you.

    • @melikered1103
      @melikered1103 Před rokem

      Those who say otherwise are probably refering to a vapid and insipid "party" life.

  • @jeffmentzer9186
    @jeffmentzer9186 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Hey Pete, I am going back to watch your older videos and I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for this series! Amazing videos and learning so much about our people, our Brothers and Sisters!!! Thank you very much for bringing us along on your journey!!!!!

  • @amifreeman821
    @amifreeman821 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you to Josh for sharing and educating us on the differences. I found it very helpful and insightful!

  • @KevOutdoors
    @KevOutdoors Před rokem +548

    Another excellent video! I live in an area with a large Amish community. My uncle was recently in an accident while helping some Amish folks. They came to his funeral and made a casket for him. They are a great bunch of people. Misunderstood by many, that’s unfortunate.

    • @melissastanton6010
      @melissastanton6010 Před rokem +19

      So sorry for your loss. I’m very glad y’all had them there for y’all. God Bless.

    • @lullaby218
      @lullaby218 Před rokem +4

      I honestly cannot get over the fact that they use a smartphone. Like they can just use a 25$ Nokia that has no internet if you're only gonna use it for calls.

    • @jKLa
      @jKLa Před 11 měsíci +9

      @@lullaby218 some can. Others do not and are not allowed to, depending on the order.

    • @mattalley4330
      @mattalley4330 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sorry to hear of your loss but glad to hear how your community (regardless of beliefs and lifestyle) rallied around your family as you dealt with that loss.

  • @Normancomics
    @Normancomics Před 2 lety +111

    Man, that Josh guy seems like a genuinely great guy. Solid dude. Kudos to him for being so straightforward and solid in his beliefs.

    • @PROVOCATEURSK
      @PROVOCATEURSK Před 2 lety +5

      They are not his beliefs, he was given no choice by his parents. They forced him to believe.

    • @abmccaa
      @abmccaa Před 2 lety +12

      @@PROVOCATEURSK don’t spread lies and misinformation. He’s clearly chosen what he believes and how he wants to live his life.

    • @dbell582
      @dbell582 Před 2 lety +9

      @@abmccaa couldn’t agree more. He clearly lives the life he’s chosen. Love that.

  • @magdaparis7245
    @magdaparis7245 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much Peter.
    From France 🇫🇷

  • @jartotable
    @jartotable Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you so much for being so respectful of all the people you meet.❤

  • @Amandapanda888
    @Amandapanda888 Před 2 lety +317

    Extremely educational and could not stop watching. Josh is so informative, friendly and understanding to the outside world. Two open minded adults respectful of individual beliefs. Very refreshing to watch. 10/10.

    • @eliasjakewallace2239
      @eliasjakewallace2239 Před 2 lety +5

      Well said!

    • @maestropyro927
      @maestropyro927 Před 2 lety +1

      Very well said

    • @ronaldsliski9585
      @ronaldsliski9585 Před 2 lety +2

      That's the power of satan works n wonders = illusionist = magician, so don't be decieved by the way ur living ur lives now,for these amish Mennonite is the closest we as Americans r to absolute truth in faith,n how we were to be living ourselves, avoid the upcoming mandatory Sunday worship 666the mark of antichrist system climate change agenda, and 4 everything else that's too take take place, or is to come to pass as mentioned in the bible.

    • @joasveenstra2495
      @joasveenstra2495 Před 2 lety

      @@ronaldsliski9585 i never thought like that way.

    • @guardianangel9517
      @guardianangel9517 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ronaldsliski9585 The Gospel according to Ron! 😏

  • @dinomujkic
    @dinomujkic Před 2 lety +538

    These people should be respected. They live and work on the land they cultivate, they have their own farms. They produce milk, cheese and other valuable things. They raise domestic animals and produce meat products that benefit the whole community.They keep everything very clean and tidy. They have their beliefs and do not touch anyone. They are very hardworking and do not blame the government for their personal failures as non-workers and lazy drug addicts from social projects have done in past videos.

    • @busboy3232
      @busboy3232 Před 2 lety +63

      Personally there doing it right. They rely on themselves to survive and frankly i'm jealous they can live off the land.

    • @davinagray700
      @davinagray700 Před 2 lety +12

      @Dino Mujkic
      💯 EXACTLY I agree w/u 💯%👊

    • @luisgomez74
      @luisgomez74 Před 2 lety +26

      I totally agreed with almost everything you said. But I do believe once they turn 18 they should have the freedom to chose what they want to do with their lives!

    • @CynicallyObnoxious
      @CynicallyObnoxious Před 2 lety +18

      @@luisgomez74 They do and not every Amish sect shuns them if they decide to not join the church

    • @dinomujkic
      @dinomujkic Před 2 lety +31

      @@luisgomez74 Watch the complete video. They certainly have a choice. They can experience a different life if they want to. A good part of them decide to return to the old way of life.

  • @reneemeade552
    @reneemeade552 Před 10 měsíci

    I’ve have fallen head first into your videos. I LOVE this. I live in Ohio a couple hours away from Holmes county. This gentleman has taught me A Lot. Wonderful video. I already watched the dinner video too. 😊

  • @douglas.barbosa
    @douglas.barbosa Před 7 měsíci +1

    Really fascinating people. Josh is a very nice guy. Peter doing a great job again in his videos exploring beautiful places, religions and cultures. Fully respect to all.

  • @camlong89
    @camlong89 Před 2 lety +189

    I used to think the Amish were just crazy, dumb people, but after living in a city for almost 7 years, I admire their simple lives and hard work. Small communities are much better than large, modern cities in my opinion.

    • @lungibaba6443
      @lungibaba6443 Před 2 lety +15

      Same here. I am ready to give up my laptop job to live in a simple analogue world.

    • @therealz360z7
      @therealz360z7 Před 6 měsíci

      I don't know how anyone could think they're lazy.

  • @tiffany-sheriwageman.3702
    @tiffany-sheriwageman.3702 Před 2 lety +232

    Josh is a pure soul who has spiritual maturity way beyond his age! Peter thank you for the way you treated him kindly and respectfully! It was very sweet of you both to share a bite of each others pie. What a great video will enjoy watching the rest of them.

    • @ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852
      @ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852 Před 2 lety +4

      How are they to be put on a pedestal? Just like any other religious sect, they’re insular in nature and believe their stock to be superior to others. Which means that they could be pillars of their respective communities. But on the other hand, be heavily prejudice and racist, as a means to uphold their backwards and delusional thinking. Nevertheless, when it comes to business, they’re all about fattening their own pockets. Sounds familiar?

    • @AS-yo2xz
      @AS-yo2xz Před 2 lety +1

      @@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852too each his own.

    • @bonzie321
      @bonzie321 Před 2 lety

      Stoop kid is a RACIST.

    • @ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852
      @ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852 Před 2 lety

      @@bonzie321 I’m racist because I’m against greed?

    • @Luboman411
      @Luboman411 Před rokem

      Josh looks like to be in his 30s. I would hope that spiritual maturity would be present in a man in his 30s. LOL. Or are you saying that only really old people can be spiritually mature?

  • @worldweary1913
    @worldweary1913 Před 10 měsíci

    This was outstanding. Amazing experience you brought to us all. Amazing!

  • @jamestaylorsr852
    @jamestaylorsr852 Před 10 měsíci

    REALLY ENJOYING your series with the Beachy Amish and the Mennonites! Great work!

  • @519forestmonk9
    @519forestmonk9 Před 2 lety +128

    Honestly this channel is teaching me more about the United States than anything I have ever learned in school or saw on television.

  • @vincentvega1979
    @vincentvega1979 Před 2 lety +156

    It's unbelievable that people still live like this today. Greetings from Germany! Great Channel 👍

    • @bookinsights1092
      @bookinsights1092 Před 2 lety +37

      At least they are mentally sane unlike most modern people.

    • @deltanovember1672
      @deltanovember1672 Před 2 lety +5

      @@bookinsights1092 How do you know they’re sane?

    • @DensityMatrix1
      @DensityMatrix1 Před 2 lety +5

      It is simply questioning technology. Are all technologies good for humans? Would you say the same for Hunter-Gathers in Africa or South America.
      These people eat organic local food, are embedded in their community, don’t have the harm of social media, aren’t dependent on a vast globe circling empire to provide for their existence

    • @deltanovember1672
      @deltanovember1672 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DensityMatrix1 And a life expectancy of 50.

    • @michiel5160
      @michiel5160 Před 2 lety +5

      @@deltanovember1672 Source?

  • @ericsavard5076
    @ericsavard5076 Před 10 měsíci

    Fascinating! This is so different from the world we live in. I bet most of them are happier than most of us. I will keep listening to the other episodes. Thanks!

  • @jenc8953
    @jenc8953 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Amazing episode. I really enjoyed it and I can appreciate the life the Amish live given the chaos currently in our country. I wish our society would adopt some of their traditions and way of life.

  • @storyline77
    @storyline77 Před 2 lety +285

    This is very interesting! A part of me envy’s their simpler life to be honest (as I type on a smartphone!). Their world is smaller and less hectic without the outside influences I’m sure.

    • @aaronforsythe1038
      @aaronforsythe1038 Před 2 lety +16

      It’s better because the stress in a simple life like this isn’t as complex. In the metropolis, industrial world, our stresses and anxiety can net from so many different things so it’s harder to contend with.
      That’s why many people who get a taste of traditional life envy Mennonite and Amish communities.

    • @aaronforsythe1038
      @aaronforsythe1038 Před 2 lety +14

      @James Norelli It’s not about how hard the work is, it’s about how simple it is. That’s the point. The anxiety of complex, modern life can and will drive you nuts because there’s so many stupid little things we have to worry about and remember for various reasons. Whereas homesteading (although extremely difficult) is straightforward and has a peace of mind element that you won’t find anywhere else.

    • @user-wr3vt8uq4s
      @user-wr3vt8uq4s Před 2 lety +8

      I think their world is big too, just in different areas. They know a lot about subjects we never think of. They're fit, honest and make a living.

    • @user-wr3vt8uq4s
      @user-wr3vt8uq4s Před 2 lety +4

      @James Norelli Hey, perfectly OK. It takes the lights of many candles to illuminate the world 😇

    • @OhImSaucy
      @OhImSaucy Před 2 lety

      Ignorance is bliss I suppose

  • @dbyers3897
    @dbyers3897 Před rokem +249

    This fellow, Josh, was just the most wonderful host for this tour. Many thanks to you both.

    • @SSNESS
      @SSNESS Před 10 měsíci

      The produce family looks inbred

  • @keimahane
    @keimahane Před 10 měsíci

    So good. Thank you to all who were involved with this, learned so much.

  • @yxngbt387
    @yxngbt387 Před 2 lety +283

    I really like their morals, no wonder the Mennonite population is growing they value the smaller things in life and don’t allow politics to enter their life. Love it. I spend lots of time is Lancaster county Pennsylvania (millersville to be exact) where there are lots of Amish and it’s very interesting to learn how other people live.

    • @forevergone3637
      @forevergone3637 Před 2 lety +8

      You also have like no freedoms or justice lmao

    • @yxngbt387
      @yxngbt387 Před 2 lety +19

      @@forevergone3637 they don’t want any of that they don’t want to be involved with government, as long as it makes them happy with their religion why have a problem with it. If that’s hat you prefer fine

    • @clontztown5821
      @clontztown5821 Před 2 lety +5

      We have many here in va along the Appalachians and parkway

    • @yxngbt387
      @yxngbt387 Před 2 lety

      @@clontztown5821 yeah like Blacksburg, etc right?

    • @dantes.4845
      @dantes.4845 Před 2 lety +13

      @@forevergone3637 Yea being a women doesn't sounds so great lol. You're just a baby maker.

  • @janenns9831
    @janenns9831 Před rokem +245

    Mexican woman here ! I married a Canadian Mennonite ! His family tree comes russia/ Prussia (his dads side ) and holland (moms side )
    He is more of a modern Mennonite also and is a grain farmer! They speak “low German “ also known as plautdiesch. Love the culture and happy to be the mother of little half mennonites ❤

    • @janinekleiber7717
      @janinekleiber7717 Před rokem +6

      you mean "plattdeutsch" the mix between german, english and dutch?

    • @aj897
      @aj897 Před rokem +1

      You're either a Mennonite or not, no such thing as "half"

    • @JameaJimea1175
      @JameaJimea1175 Před rokem +5

      I heard there are amish in Mexico as well. You heard about that ?

    • @sonyafox3271
      @sonyafox3271 Před rokem +7

      Most speak what’s known as Pennsylvania Dutch, it’s more like German though! I was up in Indianapolis, IN at a big hospital to have surgery quite some time ago, while me and my, ride were in the lobby and, in came a big huge group of Amish came in, this was long before Covid, and, as soon as they got there food was passed out from a big huge cooler and picnic basket, both men and, women pitched in to help, but, even then, you weren’t to be doing that in a hospital! But, they kept eating and, talking with their mouths full, even the little ones, but, they even brought a cleaning supplies and, a container with water and, they cleaned it all up and, put it away and, washed these their hands from a wash cloth and, a little soap and, then, dried their hands! They even seen a broom and mom and, one lady done that! It was like the whole family and, then, some came!

    • @nullskull6860
      @nullskull6860 Před rokem +3

      ​@@JameaJimea1175 yeah there at least a hundred thousand spread throughout mexico

  • @user-nn8ic7ci6i
    @user-nn8ic7ci6i Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks Pete wonderful report. Long live diversity.

  • @petri..
    @petri.. Před 10 měsíci

    Josh seems to be a great humble guy, thanks for the tour both of you. 👍🏻

  • @saeidnia1689
    @saeidnia1689 Před rokem +114

    In this sick violent world it feels the safest friendly town, love it . Thank you Peter for great videos and thanks to the friendly beachy amish young man Josh.

    • @pamm8608
      @pamm8608 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Yes, it seems like a great, peaceful, respectful life.

    • @PropaneWP
      @PropaneWP Před 10 měsíci +2

      They certainly seem a lot more peaceful than the evangelicals.

  • @OmerSaidtr
    @OmerSaidtr Před rokem +234

    One of the most interesting aspects of Peter's videos is the fact that he accompanies people while they do their daily work. It provides such an organic and natural picture of their life. They don't prepare any special presentation or just sit down for an interview, they just let you be an observer.

    • @sterlingholobyte
      @sterlingholobyte Před 11 měsíci +3

      I agree. And they are very respectful of each other. It's nice to see.

    • @littlewing5682
      @littlewing5682 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @clotshot9459 since most only are educated to the 8th grade, there isn’t a lot of pathways to become a dentist.

    • @alabaster624
      @alabaster624 Před 10 měsíci

      True. ❤❤

    • @imanimontessori4088
      @imanimontessori4088 Před 10 měsíci

      That is how research is done....

    • @OmerSaidtr
      @OmerSaidtr Před 10 měsíci

      @@imanimontessori4088 Unfortunately it's not done in this way in most social academic researches. They use 'controlled environments.'

  • @karenpeters4457
    @karenpeters4457 Před 10 měsíci

    So awesome! Much gratitude to all involved in the making of this’

  • @starwinter6845
    @starwinter6845 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is my community! So wild to see a video this popular about where I live!

  • @roceliacaraballo7770
    @roceliacaraballo7770 Před 2 lety +123

    I’m not religious but he seems genuinely happy and authentically sincere. I can admire that. ☺️

    • @juliasmith2829
      @juliasmith2829 Před rokem +7

      It's Jesus!😊❤❤❤

    • @sheilanixon913
      @sheilanixon913 Před rokem +2

      There are millions of Conservative , Evangelical Christians in Britain, America etc. who live similar lives to the mennonites and Amish, but we do not wear the clothes and we do not need a rule book except for the Bible. We believe in Holy living and do not smoke, drink alcohol, go to the cinema, theatre or a pub, unless we are buying a meal. We do have a TV, but tend to watch documentaries rather than music shows , comic shows. You Tube is very good because of its informative documentaries We read the Bible every day. You can find us in a number of denominations .We believe in keeping our homes clean and neat as honouring to God.

    • @mirkotorresani9615
      @mirkotorresani9615 Před rokem

      @@juliasmith2829 or maybe it is their lifestyle, that implies happyness regardless of the personal religious believes. Correlation doesn't mean causation, and "JESUS" isn't the explanation for everything

  • @jayalberts
    @jayalberts Před 2 lety +125

    So many similarities between Shloime's world and Josh's world. Thanks!

    • @PeterSantenello
      @PeterSantenello  Před 2 lety +43

      Fact! So many similarities.

    • @al.1668
      @al.1668 Před 2 lety +14

      And so many differences.. story of the world.

    • @EliUnityGoldsmith
      @EliUnityGoldsmith Před 2 lety +6

      Love Peters approach with Unity in Diversity - communication like this will bridge all gaps…

    • @molivson
      @molivson Před 2 lety +13

      @@PeterSantenello Idea for episode. Bring Shloime to Amish country and bring Josh to Chasidic community.

    • @nathangulman3978
      @nathangulman3978 Před 2 lety +6

      @James Barker watch out. Jew hatred might cause you a severe indigestion and constipation.

  • @evelynshaw3932
    @evelynshaw3932 Před 10 měsíci

    I watched many of your videos and I can see you have a calming personality that makes it easy to open up to you. Your videos are awesome and very informative. I love the one about the Mennonites/Amish too. Thank you!

  • @marianam8643
    @marianam8643 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks very much for this. And thanks to Josh for sharing his life. This is so fascinating.

  • @maried.5967
    @maried.5967 Před 2 lety +58

    We were just in Holmes County today. Went to the livestock auction and to a farm to get produce and what-not. It's beautiful. We love going out to "Amish" country for the day. Everyone's sp nice. The amish are so polite. I'm Asian and they often. Like to ask questions which is lovely. They're genuinely curious and not hostile in anyway which is a major change for me. Especially during covid

    • @maried.5967
      @maried.5967 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Momknows absolutely they do! My husband loves their pies and buy meat from them. Local and organic plus helping independent people not huge conglomerates. My daughter 2 loves everything they have especially cookies. I love buying jams and jarred things!!! The pasta is always fabulous too. Made some tonight with locally sourced amish beef which we grind ourselves and some spices we bought to try out.

  • @decipheringtruth3896
    @decipheringtruth3896 Před 2 lety +109

    "He never changes and his law never changes, so we don't worry about that." Amen brother 🤠

    • @bodyofhope
      @bodyofhope Před 2 lety +9

      Amen! We always know who our King is 🙌

    • @guardianangel9517
      @guardianangel9517 Před 2 lety +6

      Amen! We don't have to QUESTION His motives👍🏻

  • @pamelahash212
    @pamelahash212 Před 10 měsíci

    BEST and most informative information exchange of ideals in such a non judgmental and respectful manner.

  • @stevewhitaker1474
    @stevewhitaker1474 Před 3 měsíci

    Josh is a great host; very good at explaining things in easy to understand terms.

  • @fkillah
    @fkillah Před 2 lety +54

    How can anyone hate on these people?! They live a quiet and humble life, hard working, family values, independent, and also pay their taxes! If anything, we have a lot to learn from them.

    • @KatanaKatz
      @KatanaKatz Před 2 lety +8

      A lot of backyard breeding/puppy mills are in Amish country. This is one of the main reasons why they are disliked. The sad part is the demand for these pups are high, people traveling across states to purchase expensive dogs, who are bred with no oversight or regulations.

    • @fkillah
      @fkillah Před 2 lety +2

      @@KatanaKatz didn’t know that, how rampant of a problem is this? Also, it’s not as if the Amish are the only ones doing this. Not condoning it but if that’s their only criticism, they still are a model group. Nobody is perfect, everyone has faults

    • @fredamiller3482
      @fredamiller3482 Před 2 lety +8

      @@KatanaKatz there might be some puppy mills but most amish that raise puppies have very clean facilities! They have to be because they get inspected. Some are pry nicer then what some people live in! Remember the animal rights people want you to believe that all puppy breeders have horrible facilities that is not true!

    • @petesmitt
      @petesmitt Před 2 lety +13

      @@KatanaKatz I breed chickens in my backyard without oversight or regulations legally.. does that make me a bad person in your PETA mind?

    • @tinabrown3746
      @tinabrown3746 Před 2 lety +4

      Katana is correct. Not ALL Amish, but a lot really do have puppy mill's that are atrocious. They don't view animals the way we do. I'm in Indiana, we have Amish, and I volunteer with 2 local shelters. I've seen it first hand. It's heart breaking. There needs to be laws.

  • @kevinnuckels
    @kevinnuckels Před 2 lety +163

    I admire these folks for being so committed to God in their everyday lives, not just on Sundays.

    • @stef-a-latte2903
      @stef-a-latte2903 Před 2 lety +5

      Saturdays. One of the 10 commandments is not to break sabbath (which is Saturday,not Sunday). Church on Sunday was created by the Papacy. Church on Sunday breaks the sabbath commandment.

    • @duecepie2056
      @duecepie2056 Před 2 lety

      Lol How naïve their whole world is full of child molest station incest and abuse

    • @resianemaculate.
      @resianemaculate. Před rokem

      @Kevin Nuckels,I agree.

    • @SeanMurphy00
      @SeanMurphy00 Před rokem

      @@stef-a-latte2903 surprisingly, very few Christians actually know the sabbath is Saturday.

    • @stef-a-latte2903
      @stef-a-latte2903 Před rokem +4

      @@SeanMurphy00 sadly, so very true! Sabbath is Gods seal, his mark… so many don’t realize the mark they’re taking is from the Catholic Church, and they’ve been taught wrong!
      I can’t even find a church in my area that worships on sabbath.
      I was taught wrong my entire life, and the past 3 years I’ve been working on finding Gods grace in my mistakes and getting it right. 💜

  • @Far2hip
    @Far2hip Před 10 měsíci

    Wow. That a cappella from Josh took me by surprise. Very good!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

  • @xxnicolitaxx2665
    @xxnicolitaxx2665 Před 10 měsíci

    I live in the neighboring Wayne couty in OH and this was so informative! I know almost nothing about the Amish yet I'm surrounded by them. Thanks for this!

  • @pamd7670
    @pamd7670 Před 2 lety +242

    I’m watching this series. I really appreciate Josh’s religious views and his willingness to get the information out there and correct misconceptions.

    • @pamfink4052
      @pamfink4052 Před 2 lety +2

      You should watch The Amish Potato. He is a former Amish man and gives you a whole new perspective about the Amish church

  • @chrismunn915
    @chrismunn915 Před 2 lety +21

    Dude this video actually gave me faith to get back into my spiritual life. This video was awesome

  • @mrmbr
    @mrmbr Před 9 měsíci

    This is great for you to share. Josh is a good man.

  • @deirdre444
    @deirdre444 Před 10 měsíci

    I loved this. So much to learn and enjoy about other cultures. We will visit this area when we travel next year.

  • @KingDennisJensen
    @KingDennisJensen Před 2 lety +66

    We actually have a pretty good amount of Amish and Mennonite people living here in this part of Ontario, Canada. We always buy honey and maple syrup from them and it's sooo good. This one time we were on the road and an older gentleman was selling honey on the side of the road and we stopped to grab some. Shook his hand and his hand felt really leathery/sandpaperish meaning that he worked a lot with his hands. I'll never forget what he said to us. "All you need in this life is your health, family, and a roof over your head." Thank you sir.

    • @sharonleis1365
      @sharonleis1365 Před 2 lety

      🇨🇦 You must live around Kitchener Waterloo area.

    • @KingDennisJensen
      @KingDennisJensen Před 2 lety

      @@sharonleis1365 Yup lol! Kind of by Elmira :D

    • @lepain0278
      @lepain0278 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah I’m from southern Manitoba and there’s Mennonites everywhere

    • @karenhaupt4321
      @karenhaupt4321 Před 2 lety

      Amen I had forgotten about the lg. Population of Amish there! Here in Pennsylvania the Amish have mud sales, they are a huge success, and a lot of fun!

    • @goldenretriever6261
      @goldenretriever6261 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sharonleis1365 lots of them south of Collingwood

  • @Billy2011C
    @Billy2011C Před 2 lety +96

    Why can't all humans be like this young man Josh. Seems like a good hearted fella.

    • @8Oblivion_Lost8
      @8Oblivion_Lost8 Před 2 lety +2

      I KNOW RIGHT???

    • @freshstart4423
      @freshstart4423 Před 2 lety

      Isaiah 1:16, wash and repent
      Job 9:30 describes using soap

    • @mikep6726
      @mikep6726 Před 2 lety +3

      Nothing warms my heart more than young people working hard for their own good, rather than for the good of a corporation. Bless these wonderful people

    • @bobm7275
      @bobm7275 Před 2 lety +1

      A lot of them are, they just don't stand out with all the crazies that we have running around.

    • @stevilkenevil9960
      @stevilkenevil9960 Před 2 lety +2

      They used to be everywhere back before globalization

  • @elisegreen2024
    @elisegreen2024 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Very interesting, Josh is a godly man and I enjoyed his interview.

  • @SunniLove123
    @SunniLove123 Před 2 lety +96

    Absolutely love the Amish series! Such a humble & simple lifestyle. Gorgeous place to have a peaceful culture 🌿 thank you for sharing !
    #God is & should be above politics.

    • @kartofle123
      @kartofle123 Před 2 lety +3

      I don't think it's a simple life at all. They work very hard and some don't even have electricity. It may sound nice but can you imagine having to use an outhouse during a snowstorm in January when it's -10 degrees.

    • @salyluz6535
      @salyluz6535 Před 2 lety

      @kartofle123: There are other options than the outhouse, such as chamber pots, if the weather is truly that bad. But it’s nothing our ancestors didn’t survive through, so it wouldn’t kill us either. Some people have indoor composting toilets, and a lot of the out houses I have used are actually pretty nice and have just a little breezeway, with a roof still attaching them to the back of the house.

  • @onone9149
    @onone9149 Před 2 lety +83

    Amish seem like the nicest people with a good community. I think most are looking at slowing things down a bit in this crazy world. Also the self sufficiency aspect. Good work as always peter😎

  • @Mukurumbira
    @Mukurumbira Před 3 měsíci

    This is fascinating. Thank you for your insights. I watched your visit to the private island in Alaska and that was fascinating, but watching and navigating the new order and old order Amish communities was beyond fascinating. Thank you.

  • @louislachapelle3157
    @louislachapelle3157 Před 10 měsíci

    Bravo for your video. It’s been very interesting to learn their way of living. Your questions were straightfoward and Josh managed to answer them openly. Respect 😊

  • @samgingerich9764
    @samgingerich9764 Před 2 lety +65

    I am ex Amish And I can relate to everything that Josh is saying, It is absolutely a 100% true what he has described, as described you did a very good job of explaining the different cultures josh👍

    • @keymaker1438
      @keymaker1438 Před 2 lety +4

      Niiiice n sorry but gotta ask why Ex plz tell me u ain't take the jab ?!

    • @ikkas00
      @ikkas00 Před 2 lety +1

      @@keymaker1438 if you talking bout the rona vaccine, whats wrong with the jab?

    • @vanessaruiz4705
      @vanessaruiz4705 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ikkas00 if you dont know that by now...

    • @LAkadian
      @LAkadian Před 2 lety

      @@vanessaruiz4705 Get psychological help.

    • @vanessaruiz4705
      @vanessaruiz4705 Před 2 lety

      @@LAkadian LOL yeah sure. You are funny.

  • @brandonedwards7166
    @brandonedwards7166 Před 2 lety +54

    It looks so much simpler than the craziness we live in everyday.

  • @volundrfrey896
    @volundrfrey896 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It's great to see people trying to understand someone else way of life and world view. Without being judgemental and argumentative.
    We need more of this in our lives.

  • @isaiahdavid835
    @isaiahdavid835 Před 10 měsíci +1

    It was really interesting, hoping to learn more with actual footage. Thank you for sharing.

  • @LynetteYoder
    @LynetteYoder Před 2 lety +1814

    Really enjoyed this video! We are also from Holmes County. We’re Mennonite. But live here in Sarasota. Not far from Pinecraft. ☺️ if you ever come back down - let us know!

    • @agraplava1678
      @agraplava1678 Před 2 lety +42

      I love your channel, Lynette!!

    • @Peg38542
      @Peg38542 Před 2 lety +37

      How cool to see you here Lynette! I love your channel! And Peter..........you have an awesome channel too! I've always been fascinated by the Amish and Mennonite. Thank you for creating this series. I look forward to future episodes.

    • @strawberrychampagnechica1193
      @strawberrychampagnechica1193 Před 2 lety +17

      I enjoy watching your videos Lynette! I now use lots of sour cream & cream cheese in my potato’s.

    • @allenmishler2883
      @allenmishler2883 Před 2 lety +9

      Really enjoy your channel Lynette!

    • @Nogames2281
      @Nogames2281 Před 2 lety +11

      Love your videos too..Im in Cleveland ohio( innercity actually) but love going to Amish Country ( we english call it that) to get away and buy great food cheeses, smokies, produce, apple butter .