The Misfit Amish
Episodes
Inside the Misfit Amish: Debunking Myths About Child Welfare
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Cardi and Barbie dissect a Psychology Today article on working with Amish families, calling out misinformation and harmful recommendations relat...
Gossip with Barbie: Suddenly Amish
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will discuss the new reality TV show Suddenly Amish and our thoughts about it! Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join...
Coffee with Bri & Madison
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Bri and Madison. Bri was adopted into an Amish Mennonite home as a child. Madison was raised Catholic. Madison and Bri...
Gossip with Barbie and Mary 3
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat about food, candy, the traditions we have developed around the holidays, and more. We lament the materialistic traditions aro...
Coffee with Friends: We're not Wrong, You Are!
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation about the new book co-authored by Rosanna and Mary, in which we, as non-practicing plain women, share and contrast our live...
Gossip with Barbie and Mary
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. Let us demons...
Gossip with Barbie and Mary
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. Let us demons...
Coffee with Friends: Adoption and Plain Mennonites
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Shelli and Love'Asia, who were both adopted and raised by Plain Mennonites. They share their perspective as non-white ...
Coffee with Friends: Shunning Discussion
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Lauren and Eleanor about shunning. A research study is currently being conducted about shunning. If you wish to parti...
Coffee with Friends: Stop Mandated Shunning Research
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion about the Stop Mandated Shunning project. Our guests today are Monica Velin Rodriguez. Monica is a former Jehovah's Witness ...
Plain Rainbows: Michelle
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Michelle who was raised in various Anabaptist groups and published a book about growing up with a seeker father joinin...
Coffee with Kristen Part 4
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for part 4 with Kristen with an in-depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted...
Coffee with Kristen Part 3
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for part 3 with Kristen with and in depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hoste...
Coffee with Kay, Grace and Joe
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion with 3 former plain Mennonite siblings who all left the church, the education they received, leaving and assimilating into do...
Coffee with Friends: Do Mennonites Shun?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a panel discussion with a variety of Mennonite raised folks, to discuss whether Mennonites practice shunning or not! Learn more about m...
Coffee with Kristen 2
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for part 2 with Kristen with and in depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hoste...
Coffee with Kristen
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Kristen about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Tr...
Coffee: Amish Shunning (Bann & Meidung)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a Panel Discussion about the Bann & Meidung/ Excommunication with Naomi, Ruth, Linda, and Katherine Hosted by Mary Byler, Ab...
Coffee with Heather
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Heather about her experiences with religion, foster care and speaking out against child SA. Hosted by Mary Byler...
Plain Rainbows: Joey
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please join us in welcoming back Joey for an excellent presentation about his expereinces and understanding of being anabaptist and gay! Happy Prid...
Plain Rainbows: Meet Hannah
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, travel to the Holdeman Mennonite church with Hannah, the author of Beat: My Journey Through Abuse in the Holdeman Mennonite Church, w...
The Sacred Subjects Book Club 6
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishe...
Coffee with Lynda
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we reminisce with Lynda about Amish Preaching and Prayers! You can connect with Lynda on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynda.joy2020?m...
Coffee with Maria
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for conversation with Maria Moore about her experience as an Old Colony Mennonite and witnessing the murder of her father by a family member. ...
Coffee with JC, Ruth, Rebecca & Naomi
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an open discussion about Amish Romance novels! This episode delves into the effects and consequences of Amish Romance Novels from the pers...
Coffee with Kenneth
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for coffee with Kenneth Copp, self described Amish Athiest! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish ...
Coffee with Friends: Friends
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation about friendship after indoctrination. Can people of opposite genders be friends without it being sexual? Hosted by Mary...
Coffee with Friends: Joshua
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Joshua Rosenkranz Plymouth Brethren about persecution! Is there a persecution complex? Can it exist within Anabaptist ...
Plain Rainbows: Seth Showalter
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Seth Showalter about his new book, Finally Free, Surrender to Authenticity released on Oct 17th 2023. Learn more about...
Coffee with Friends: Lizzie
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation about Lizzie's personal experiences living with Cerebral Palsy. https://linktr.ee/sweetestmoondust Hosted by Mary Byler, Ab...
Coffee with Friends: Bias
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us with Rhoda Witmer to discuss bias! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all D...
The Sacred Subjects Book Club 5
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishe...
Coffee with Friends: Systemic Abuse
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a panel discussion on systemic abuse with people who have lived in Baptist, JW, Mormon (LDS), Swartzentruber Amish, and Holdeman Mennonite...
Coffee with Friends: Amish Hexing
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion about Jame's new book: Long Lost Friend! Now available on Amazon! https://a.co/d/7T2eBHX Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer ...
Coffee with Mary: Something is Better Than Nothing
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Dr Tara Mitchell about the mindset of " Something is Better than Nothing" Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Ord...
Coffee with Jeremy
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lets talk about liberal/institutional Mennonites with Jeremy! https://anabaptistworld.org/when-peace-theology-is-violent/ https://www.ksn.com/news/sta...
Coffee with Friends: Dating!
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a cup and have a listen as Lauri LPC, Jess and Mary discuss dating after trauma effects! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Mus...
Plain Rainbows: Kelly
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sign off with Kelly Hofer sharing his experiences with our Anabaptist cousins, the Hutterites. Kelly has been in several documentaries and has buil...
Plain Rainbows: Lauren
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Lauren, raised Catholic and who comes out after 60 years of age in her assimilated Mennonite church, which she currently att...
Plain Rainbows: Billy
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, travel to the Holdeman Mennonite church with Billy, who speaks of being joined in, but different and finding this spiritual way with ...
Plain Rainbows: Jessica
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we are transported to the life of a lesbian Anabaptist, Jess who shares the invisibility she expereinced in a poignant all-too-relateable w...
Plain Rainbows: Anthony
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for our season opening episode with Anthony, who shares his journey as a disabled queer person joining an Anabaptist church to acceptance...
Coffee with Caleb
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion about the Rally in Harrisburg, PA Monday, June 5th 2023 at 1100 AM EST on the steps of the capitol in support of HB1 and HB2....
The Sacred Subjects Book Club 4
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishe...
Coffee with Stereotyping 3
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB, Evan Ex-Fundamentalist, Evan Ex Religious and Rion Ex-Jw. In this episode we discuss the effects of demoniz...
Disobedient Women: Crystal
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a conversation with Crystal. Crystal went from Mennonite to Model ! Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: ...
Coffee with Ada
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join Mary and Ada for a conversation about child abuse prevention. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a ...
The Sacred Subjects Book Club 3
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishe...
Coffee with Kalen
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for coffee with Kalen. We discuss a variety of things related to trauma, writing and coping skills. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer...
Coffee with an Amish Misfit
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join Mary and Deirdre for a conversation about Mary's book. Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misfit: "My therapist says that’s not true, b...
Coffee with Rhoda Part 2
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for coffee with Rhoda as we continue the conversation of Mennonite vs Amish. In this episode we discuss dating practices in our perspecti...
Coffee with Stereotyping 2
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB, Evan Ex-Fundamentalist and Rion Ex-Jw. In this episode we discuss the "Hero/Savior/Rescuer complex and how ...
Coffee with Rob
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode for Coffee where we discuss trauma. Rob is someone who both experienced trauma and became a Trauma Therapist. We discuss what ...
Coffee with Kay Rose
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a conversation about Kay's new book "Building with Dust and Ashes" . Follow her on her facebook page for updates! https://www.faceboo...
The Sacred Subjects Book Club 2
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishe...
Coffee with the Godless Granny
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about what Liberal and Evangelical Mennonites are. We hear from the Godless Granny who discusses her various church expe...
Coffee with Stereotypes
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for coffee with Slew, Ex IFB. In this episode we discuss stereotyping we experienced in our respective religions. We discuss the effects ...
Plain Rainbows: Conversion Therapy with Evan
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan joins us for a discussion about Conversion therapy and its effects as well as defines why he considers it spiritual abuse. Evan is the Executiv...
The Sacred Subjects Book Club 1
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishe...
Coffee with Rhoda
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for coffee with Rhoda, Mennonite vs Amish. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Music used under a CC license from Canv...
Coffee with Friends: New Years Resolutions
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for coffee with a former Independent Fundamentalist Baptist member. We may watch a sermon from the former Baptist Church, they attended. ...
Coffee with Friends: Holiday Edition
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a chat about the Holidays and why they can be difficult for some! Our special guest grew up with Mormon and Christian Holidays! Hoste...
Disobedient Women in DC
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a conversation about our time in DC! Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misf...
Coffee with Friends: Pacifism
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us with a panel discussion about Pacifism from various Anabaptist Communities: AJ Beachy Amish, Deirdre Mennonite Brethren, Hope Anne, NWF S...
Disobedient Women: Rape Culture
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Rape Culture with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professi...
Casting Light on Amish Shadows: Education
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/lost-schools/2015/05/08/amish-photo-launched-revolution/27018725/?fbclid=IwAR14xQjV38uEfRc2aJ0O...
Disobedient Women Dismantling Amish & Plain Purity Culture
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Purity Culture with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Profes...
Disobedient Women Dismantling Amish/Plain Patriarchy
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Disobedience with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professi...
Disobedient Women Meet Lauri
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about Anabaptist Disobedience with Lauri Born Mennonite in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Lauri is now a Licensed Professi...
Coffee with James: NEW BOOK
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a conversation about James new book "Sunset in Rome" And lastly this is his blog: http://literaryparty.blogspot.com/202... Music used...
Coffee with Mary and Tara 2
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for Part 2 on our Research. Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 A...
Coffee with Liz 2
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a followup session and discussion ! Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit ...
Coffee with Mary & Tara
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for Part 1 on our Research. Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 A...
Coffee with Liz
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about Amish vocational schooling from Liz, a former Amish vocational schoolteacher. Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dream...
Plain Rainbows: Meet Randall
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come learn about the Horning Mennonite culture with guest Randall and special co-host Kris! Special co-host Kris Kramer and host Mary Byler Music used...
Plain Rainbows: Jacqui & Education
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a fantastic conversation with Jacqui about education in her Anabaptist community and now. If you wish to support Jacqui's educational jour...
Plain Rainbows: Growing up Gay and Mennonite
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up Gay and Mennonite with Marlin Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: Still Feels Right (instrume...
Disobedient Women: Stitching 1
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us with Jay Yoder from https://intoaccount.org/ Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The ...
Plain Rainbows: Amish & Academia
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lars Stoltzfus returns for a discussion on the misinformation and flawed research on the Amish in academia from an authentic Plain perspective. ...
Plain Rainbows: Meet Dr Lars Stoltzfus
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plain Rainbows Season 2 Episode 2. Meet Dr Lars Stoltzfus Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: Still Feel...
Coffee with Jasper, Misty & Hope Anne
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for a discussion about what's next after Sins of The Amish and learn about things you can do to help! https://www.themisfitamish.com/ h...
Plain Rainbows: Authenticity in Amish Country
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plain Rainbows Season 2 Episode 1. Special Guest Chris joins us to talk about living authentically in Amish country! Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary...
Plain Rainbows: Season 2 Special Guest
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come Join us with a special guest Edward from Kyiv! https://www.facebook.com/702086616568237/posts/4832805270162997/ Hosted by James Schwartz and Mary...
Coffee with Sarah: 1
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee with Sarah and Mary!!! Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJ...
Coffee with Friends Deconversion Part 3
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for part 3 on deconstruction and deconverting as we discuss our paths! Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers W...
Disobedient Women and Forgiveness?
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us with Janice Selbie from Divorcing Religion as we dive into definitions of forgiveness and ways forward for folks! https://www.divorcing-r...
Coffee with Friends S2 E3 Part 2 Deconversion
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guests, a group of formerly religious folks who now hold varying beliefs in their spiritual journey. Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a...
Coffee with Friends S2 E2 ”Deconversion”
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guests, a group of formerly religious folks who now hold varying beliefs in their spiritual journey. Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a...
Coffee with Friends: S2 E1 Trauma Informed Parenting
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guest: Suzanne from TIP Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: We are all Dreamers We are Free Produced by The Misfit ...
What Makes us Disobedient? Part 3
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us for Part 3 with Stephanie Krehbiel! Warning! We are watching a triggering video and discussing what happens in this interview!
What Makes us Disobedient? Part 2
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us with Stephanie Krehbiel and discover why we are Disobedient. Warning! We are watching a triggering video and discussing what happens i...
What Makes us Disobedient? Part 1
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us with Stephanie Krehbiel and discover why we are Disobedient. Warning! We are watching a triggering video and discussing what happens i...
Disobedient Women: Rumspringa
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rumpsringa with Ruth, Anna Mae and James share their perspectives on "Rumpsringa"
Coffee with Friends: Holiday Traditions
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Hope Anne and Mary for a conversation about Holiday Traditions!!
Coffee with Friends: Amish and Plain People‘s Healthcare
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Come join Ruth and Mary to discuss Amish and Plain People's Healthcare Experiences!
Plain Rainbows: Coming Out Day!
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us with our special guest: Fanny Peachy, Indigenous, LGBTQ, Topics: coming out day and some LGBTQ History Hosts: Mary Byler and James Schwar...
Coffee with Friends: Joy and Changes
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda and Kris join me for a conversation about joy in life and changes after being Amish and Anabaptist! Music: Wisdom in the Sun and used under a cr...
Coffee with Friends: The Therapists Side
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PT or Paul Gross is a LPC who practices in Colorado. You may connect to him through his website at : https://www.4squarecounseling.com/ Paul is a vete...
How I Find a Therapist- Mary
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever wondered how do I find a therapist, I am sharing this journey for you. Music: Lasting Lights used under a creative commons li...
Plain Rainbows: Live Q&A with Jontel
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we end the very first season of #PlainRainbows I am sitting here crying. It means so much to me to be able to use my voice and to elevate the voic...