What Do You Think?
Jessica Hsieh
Podcast
The Misfit Amish
The Misfit Amish
Hi, I was born and raised Amish in 5 different communities, I became non conforming in February 2004. My journey is one I wish to share. I‘m hoping to do that with this podcast.
Episodes
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Coffee with Martha: An Amish Support Group
· 1 h 09 min
Join us for a conversation with Martha about her life experiences with an Amish Support Group. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2026 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler
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Coffee with James
· 37 min
Join us for a conversation with James Schwartz about his new book:The Golden Age of Trance: & other stories’ by James Schwartz! Paperback now available - amazon.com/Golden-Age-Trance-other-stories/dp/B0H9FVGP19/ Cities have no accommodations for Amish hitching rails. Joe tethered his horse and buggy several blocks from the gay bar. James Schwartz returns with his seventh book from Alien Buddha Pre...
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Coffee and Conversations
· 1 h 07 min
Join us for a conversation with Belinda about the life experiences of women in minority communities. If you want to help someone in need, Cynthia could really benefit from the power of community. This is the link to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-... Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2026 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and M...
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Coffee with Friends: Plain Communities Response to Child Abuse
· 1 h 06 min
Join us for a conversation with Bri Stoltzfus about Steve Stutzman, Strait Paths and Plain Communities responses to disclosure of child abuse. The blog: https://www.themisfitamish.com/post/c... You may find Bri on Facebook: / bri.stoltzfus.2025 or TikTok: / missbriforpresident Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2026 Funded by our Patreon Subsc...
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Coffee with Friends: Weylin
· 59 min
Join us for a conversation with Weylin Unruh, author of The Godly Face of Narcissm. Weylin was part of the Church of God in Christ Mennonites. He left the church and several years later published a book that examines behaviors that were normalized, but under scrutiny become potentially harmful. You may purchase a copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/07k4jINv Substack: https://substack.com/@wunruh...
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Rumspringa with Remii
· 58 min
Join us for a conversation with Remii from an Old Order Amish group that did practice rumspringa. Remii discusses her experiences, including early teens, and shares how she escaped. Remii had some unique challenges and needed assistance to establish her identity outside of her Amish community of origin because she did not have a social security number when she escaped. You may find Remii: youtube...
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Inside the Misfit Amish: Debunking Myths About Child Welfare
· 55 min
Hosts Mary and Barbie dissect a Psychology Today article on working with Amish families, calling out misinformation and harmful recommendations related to child abuse, reporting, and cultural assumptions. The episode highlights cultural misunderstandings—about affection, assertiveness, gender roles, and community authority—while urging better cultural competence, survivor-centered practices, and r...
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Gossip with Barbie: Suddenly Amish
· 1 min
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 two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. Let us demonstrate by example how to share gossip properly as we talk about our experiences with life in the community and in dominant culture America. Gossip, done...
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Coffee with Bri & Madison
· 1 h 01 min
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 met at the same Wilderness Way Camp! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler
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Gossip with Barbie and Mary 3
· 38 min
In this episode, we chat about food, candy, the traditions we have developed around the holidays, and more. We lament the materialistic traditions around this Holiday season. Know that if you are struggling, despite the feeling of isolation, you are not alone. Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. L...
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Coffee with Friends: We're not Wrong, You Are!
· 46 min
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 lives! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4G4M2W4 Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler
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Gossip with Barbie and Mary
· 45 min
Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. Let us demonstrate by example how to share gossip properly as we talk about our experiences with life in the community and in dominant culture America. Gossip, done the right way, is always done the Amish way! Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patre...
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Gossip with Barbie and Mary
· 33 min
Is it gossiping or sharing useful information? Join two non-practicing Amish people, Barbie and Mary for your bi-weekly gossip sessions. Let us demonstrate by example how to share gossip properly as we talk about our experiences with life in the community and in dominant culture America. Gossip, done the right way, is always done the Amish way! Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Pa...
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Coffee with Friends: Adoption and Plain Mennonites
· 1 h 06 min
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 women raised in plain homes. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler
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Coffee with Friends: Shunning Discussion
· 1 h 16 min
Join us for a conversation with Lauren and Eleanor about shunning. A research study is currently being conducted about shunning. If you wish to participate in the research study, the survey is available here: https://stopmandatedshunning.org/survey Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK and Mary Byler
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Coffee with Friends: Stop Mandated Shunning Research
· 1 h 01 min
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 who stopped believing at age 40 and lost 75 family members and hundreds of friends upon exiting. Now, an activist against mandated shunning as a method of coercive control in faith-based groups. https://www.facebook.com/share/1R4nYd... Currently, t...
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Plain Rainbows: Michelle
· 37 min
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 joining these groups. Judas Girl read an excerpt here: https://michellestewartauthor.com/2025/05/04/exerpts-from-judas-girl-a-sneak-peek/ Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer, Old Order Amish, and James Schwartz. Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by...
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Coffee with Kristen Part 4
· 1 h 29 min
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 by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee with Kristen Part 3
· 1 h 56 min
Join us for part 3 with Kristen with and in depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2025 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee with Kay, Grace and Joe
· 1 h 48 min
Join us for a discussion with 3 former plain Mennonite siblings who all left the church, the education they received, leaving and assimilating into dominant culture! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee with Friends: Do Mennonites Shun?
· 1 h 58 min
Join us for a panel discussion with a variety of Mennonite raised folks, to discuss whether Mennonites practice shunning or not! Learn more about mandated shunning here:https://stopmandatedshunning.org/ Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee with Kristen 2
· 2 h 06 min
Join us for part 2 with Kristen with and in depth conversation about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee with Kristen
· 1 h 22 min
Join us for a conversation with Kristen about developmental trauma and long term trauma effects and trauma informed care! Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee: Amish Shunning (Bann & Meidung)
· 1 h 30 min
Join us for a Panel Discussion about the Bann & Meidung/ Excommunication with Naomi, Ruth, Linda, and Katherine Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee with Heather
· 52 min
Join us for a conversation with Heather about her experiences with religion, foster care and speaking out against child SA. Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Plain Rainbows: Joey
· 42 min
Please join us in welcoming back Joey for an excellent presentation about his expereinces and understanding of being anabaptist and gay! Happy Pride 2024! Hosted by Mary Byler and James Schwartz Funded by The Misfit Amish & Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK
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Plain Rainbows: Meet Hannah
· 26 min
In this episode, travel to the Holdeman Mennonite church with Hannah, the author of Beat: My Journey Through Abuse in the Holdeman Mennonite Church, which you may purchase here: https://a.co/d/0MCjiBA Mary becomes corrupted by the Holdeman Mennonites in this episode and learns about the lustful tails. James learns what his response is supposed to be to the lusty tails. Happy Pride 2024! Hosted by...
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The Sacred Subjects Book Club 6
· 1 h 10 min
Come join us for a discussion about The Sacred Subjects. A series of booklets written by an anonymous Amish minister and published by Pathway Publishers. Currently, we are reading and discussing: "Before You Begin Courtship". Our next book will be "Before You Marry". If you wish to join our book club reading and discussions, please send an email to themisfitamish@gmail.com Hosted by Mary Byler M...
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Coffee with Lynda
· 1 h 20 min
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?mibextid=JRoKGi Hosted by Mary Byler, Abe Troyer and Old Order Amish Produced by The Misfit Amish 2024 Funded by our Patreon Subscribers Art by BJK www.themisfitamish.com
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Coffee with Maria
· 1 h 06 min
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. Her story takes her from Mexico to Ontario , Canada adoption and reconnection with her families history. Marias book is available here: Friesen Press, Amazon and Indigo You can connect with Maria on Instagram: authormariamoore or on her website: www....
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