Surprising Things About the Mennonites — Samantha Trenkamp Bender — Ep. 210
Channel: Anabaptist Perspectives
Date: 2024-03-21

Samantha shares the tidbits and quirks that surprised her in joining the Mennonite world. What are some of the unexpected cultural elements within the Mennonite church that are often confusing to those coming from the outside? For example, what is the Mennonite game? Why do Mennonites often play harmonicas and accordions? What’s with the prevalence of Mennonite choirs and singing groups?

Is "Mennonite" a Faith Culture or an Ethnic Culture?
https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/is-mennonite-a-faith-culture-or-an-ethnic-culture/

Samantha’s Testimony
https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/my-journey-to-the-mennonites/

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