In this episode, we’re exploring the Anabaptism at 500 project and the possibility of an Anabaptist Community Bible. Our guests are Mollee Moua and John D. Roth who were both hired by MennoMedia for this project. We’re going to have a conversation about what Anabaptism means today and the specifics of this Anabaptist Bible. Do we really need a new Bible? What is the benefit of hearing from diverse voices and interpretations? And how can you and your church participate?

Mollee, from Kitchener, Ontario, serves as Managing Editor for Anabaptism at 500. She previously worked at Mennonite Church Eastern Canada as the Courageous Imagination Project Manager. John, from Goshen, Indiana, serves as the Project Director. He previously worked as a professor of history at Goshen College and has been heavily involved in the global Anabaptist movement. He has also authored many articles and books about Mennonite faith and identity.

You can also win a copy of John D. Roth’s book Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be! Simply like our give-away post on facebook or instagram in the coming week (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press. Open to Canadian residents only.

Thanks for listening to The MennoCast!

Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
09:31 - Interview (Part 1)
32:00 - Resource give-away
33:48 - Interview (Part 2)
1:00:47 - Continuing the conversation
1:07:48 - Outro

In this episode, we’re talking with pastor and chair of the regional Truth and Reconciliation Working Group of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada, Peter Haresnape. We’re going to have a conversation about the future of Indigenous-Settler solidarity work in Mennonite Church Canada. How do we make sense of the shifts that have taken place in our nation-wide church in the last few years? How do we meaningfully move away from the sins of our past? And how do we move forward towards true reconciliation?

Peter is one of the pastors serving the Toronto United Mennonite Church, which is “a Christian community in the Mennonite-Anabaptist ‘peace church’ tradition.” Before beginning his pastoral role, Peter also worked for the Student Christian Movement and Community Peacemaker Teams. He studies theology at Conrad Grebel University College, is one of the co-founders of the Cahoots Festival, and can be found engaging the online social media world.

You can also win a copy of Edith and Neill von Gunten’s new book Walking Together: Intercultural Stories of Love and Acceptance! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win thanks to CommonWord. Like our page before December 26, 2022. Open to Canadian residents only.

Thanks for listening to The MennoCast!

Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
09:40 - Interview (Part 1)
30:40 - Resource give-away
32:20 - Interview (Part 2)
1:04:25 - Continuing the conversation
1:09:47 - Outro

In this episode, we’re talking with pastor and co-founder of Pastors in Exile (PiE), Jessie Reesor Rempel. We’re going to learn a bit about PiE’s ministry and have a conversation about young people and the church. Why are many young people leaving the church? What are young people searching for? And what is our role in reaching out to those beyond our church walls?

From their website: PiE is a progressive and affirming community-based ministry that seeks to empower young adults as they explore and deepen the spiritual meaning of their lives, world, work, and activism. Jessie is passionate about nurturing community, extending radical hospitality, and seeking out sacred moments in the midst of the mundane. Through her work with PiE, she is energized by experiencing God at work in new and unexpected ways in the Kitchener-Waterloo community.

You can also win a copy of Thomas Bergen’s book Home Together: Student Ministry at the Menno Simons Centre! Simply like our facebook page (@themennocast), and you will automatically be entered to win thanks to CommonWord. Like our page before October 31, 2022. Open to Canadian residents only.

Thanks for listening to The MennoCast!

Episode Outline:
00:00 - Introduction
10:53 - Interview (Part 1)
33:28 - Resource give-away
35:00 - Interview (Part 2)
1:02:02 - Continuing the conversation
1:10:00 - Outro