I’m a Muslim housewife and homeschooling Mom and I love your channels as well as other Mennonite moms’ channels. We have more similarities than differences. Thank you for all the great content and sharing!
You worded that so well! I started a comment towards Jayna and deleted it because I couldn't find the right words. I 100% agree. Both of these women are amazing, I have really been enjoying Jayna!
I absolutely watch people I don’t always agree with. I am unmarried (wedding in September), have no kids, work full time plus extra, and don’t have religion as a high priority, but love watching your videos because it is RELATABLE in certain ways. On paper, it doesn’t make sense to watch your videos, but in the land of UA-cam, it’s refreshing to listen to ladies with strong values and live their life in a way that is relatable (not focused on materialism, strong family values, always down for an adventure). Every Thursday I always watch your videos while on my lunch break.
Christians actually aren’t religious either.. I’m not religious but I am in a relationship! There’s a huge difference! The next time a “Christian” talks to you and tells you they are, ask how often they read their Bible bc 9/10 they don’t and those are the false Christians
Important note: therapy and mentorship are not interchangeable. This is important because there have been known cases of people who were not therapists who may have even had good intentions, but didn’t have the tools to create a healthy, professional therapeutic relationship leading to harm to themselves and the person.
I’m a believer in Jesus, pastors wife & mom to 5, grandmother to 4 - we don’t share all the same beliefs but I do enjoy your videos. They are wholesome & fun & I love how you honor God, your husband and motherhood. I have unfollowed many people when I realize there is a huge belief difference but not out of judgment. It’s just that I know what’s healthy for my heart & mind. Thanks for putting the good stuff out there ❤️
100% would love to hear more in-depth about Mennonites and money. I grew up in NE Indiana, within miles of Mennonites as well as Amish communities. Many Amish families seemed to own bakeries, cabinetry companies, etc. that we would use/ shop at. But just as most Mennonites "blend in" more than Amish, their businesses weren't as obvious. Do Mennonites usually own businesses like that as opposed to working for larger corporations? Also, do Mennonites refer to others as "English" like Amish people do? Also would love to hear more about different branches (or as you said conferences) of being Mennonite and how/why you decide what church to go to.
I’m also interested in a video about different Mennonite groups. I also grew up with Mennonites in my community & they were definitely more strict than Megan’s sect. My friend had to wear full length skirts and was not allowed to cut her hair and I remember her telling me that she didn’t cover her hair because she wasn’t married (in her church married women covered their hair and married men had beards but single men could not). I always thought all mennonites had the same guidelines 🤷🏻♀️
When we had our oldest, 11 years ago, we were so poor too. On paper it didn’t work out for me to stay home and so we agreed I would stay home for 6 months (all that our savings would allow) but by Gods grace that 6 months turned to a year and then 11 😂❤️ It’s nice seeing His hand in things!
I am an atheist who works full time as a research scientist and although I have been married for a while, I also have no desire for kids or becoming a homemaker. This probably sounds like the definition of someone who would be the least likely to watch your videos but I truly do enjoy them :) I personally believe it’s very important to watch, listen, and empathize with people who have different walks of life and beliefs. Just because we might not agree on some things doesn’t mean we can’t respect each other and be kind. You’d be surprised what people actually have in common in terms of personality, interests, etc if we took the time to get to know one another. I find your channel to be very refreshing. You’re someone who actually walks in her faith, is humble, kind, empathetic, hardworking, and follows her dreams. You say what you believe and feel in a non condescending way and I truly enjoy listening to you two talk about your lives and faith. Also, I totally agree that it is unfortunate that doctors use medicine as a fix all rather than looking for the root of the problem. You are your best advocate, so always question everything! -Your friendly neighborhood scientist
after hearing how difficult it was for you guys financially it makes my heart at ease not that it was a good thing but that i dont need to worry much. Everything in the end, does work well. PLEASE DO AN EPISODE ABOUT MONEY AND MENNOTIES. Would be very interesting to hear
I will follow who believe differently up to a point. Some things are non negotiable for me since I’m actively choosing to fill some of my time with it.
That's exactly how I feel about it too! I will follow people that I don't agree with especially if there content is something that we have in common! But if there content is all about things that we completely disagree on I probably won't spend a lot of time watching that or follow them 🤷♀️ I would not unfollow someone who's content I enjoy and is relevant to me just because they don't vote the same as me or have a different stance then I do on something.
I appreciated bringing awareness to "dirt floor poor." I think many stay-at-home moms insist that others really could live on one income, they are just used to spending too much, etc. But when we had my firstborn, my husband worked full time and I worked part time from home and even still, we barely paid our bills. I used pre-fold cloth diapers for several months because I literally couldn't afford diapers. I'm now expecting my second child and my husband makes more than double what he made back then and we have more financial freedom. But sometimes it really takes every penny of 2 incomes to make ends meet.
23:05 as a non-Christian, I love these videos/chats. I don't feel the least bit "offended" by you just sharing your unique perspective. I think a lot of the topics are applicable outside of religion, but I like hearing how your faith does influence them! edit: 29:25 I follow people of many ideologies, I think our political values would be very different and that's ok... we come to the table with varying reasons for our opinions.
When my husband and I got married 13 years ago we were also dirt poor after buying our first home. It was so bad at times I would get anxiety about thinking if he would want to talk about finances when he came home. As time went on we were much better off and now I am able to stay home with our 2 kids. In our situation the math never made sense as well as how ends were met and we always had just enough. Looking back I now know it was all God making the ends meet. Whenever we thought we were short something random always managed to come by that met that gap for us which was all God!
Please don't dial the Christianity down! You ladies are so inspiring and sometimes when you simply bring God into the conversation or the Bible it reminds me to keep in the word. Thank you so much for this series xx
I am a homeschool mom and completely agree… there’s pros and cons to every choice. We only have public school options in our small town which is not the best choice for us so homeschool is the best fit!
That was a great question about unfollowing someone! I would not unfollow someone or not follow someone just based on what they believe. For example, I'm not a Mennonite but I am a Christian. While we may differ on some things, I find your conversations/channels refreshing and loaded with great content and encouragement!
I follow people who are different from me to enrich my life. I love seeing things from new angles. And I follow you because you are down to earth honest.
Hello girls, I'm a married Roman-Catholic, French, city-living, working-full-time-mum, and I love watching your videos, although I definitely not relate to a lot of what you two do! And yet, I find there are so many similarities between the three of us !
I’m here for feisty Megan 😂. I do believe that people are trying to stir the pot when they ask political questions. Good for you for standing your ground! I’d love to hear your thoughts on Mennonites and money. Where I live, there are a lot of wealthy Mennonites who have no college degrees, and many never finished high school. So I think we may have some of the same thoughts.
I absolutely follow people I don't agree with! I am no longer a Christian and we don't have kids but I follow several accounts that are (including yours). I had someone say to me even if you get 1 nugget of truth or help in a book (I add youtube etc) it is worth it! So that is my motto! I love your channel! I am also loving this series! I hope you keep doing it!
I don't do everything you do and I do somethings that you don't do..... so, I try to follow people that uplift me the majority of the time. I enjoy being around people that help support me in becoming the best version of myself!!! Keep up the good work!
Marriage counseling was the best thing - we weren’t at breaking point we just learned how to communicate with each other better and yes if you need your Zoloft take your Zoloft!
I like to watch/follow a variety of people. It's about being a complete person and not one dimensional. I am enjoying the two of you as you talk and interact.
Hi Megan and Jayna, just wanted to let you know that this series and the couples Q&A series are my favorite to watch so please keep making them. Appreciate all of your hard work.
I wasn't trying to stir the pot with my question on your previous video about Target ;)I just genuinely wanted to know and if you knew how much they are actively involved in things that go directly against Christian values with some things/items they are pushing on to children as well as their values. I get that it is hard to avoid all companies with such values but was curious about one in particular that is very blatant that they stand for destruction of good values and morals. I LOVE this series and love hearing both your opinions, even if some things differ with my own or even align. We don't grow as people keeping ourselves in bubbles.
I follow people for specific reasons. I do not unfollow when I disagree on certain topics. I don’t like when channels hold their tongues for the sake of keeping followers but I do respect taking time to be thoughtful and compassionate when addressing issues. I love learning from people with different perspectives.
I love following people I don't agree with. It's very educational and helps me try to understand their perspective. It keeps me from being narrow minded I would like to think.
I follow people that I don't always agree with for sure. I've commented this before, but hearing different perspectives is how we learn and grow as individuals and it doesn't serve us well to only hear things we agree with. With that said, I definitely unfollow people if they share hateful or harmful views.
I love the idea of mentors. Therapy may also be good but in life we often need ongoing support from someone in our community rather than someone who doesnt really know you and you just see for a bit. Also love what Jayna was saying about being modest yet not hiding that you are a woman. Thanks so much for sharing your opinions ladies!
I am a liberal who has adopted a child and homeschools so many people have ideas about me. I'm also a former Christian. I don't agree with you on many things but I appreciate you and listen with an open mind. And I hope that you all would do the same for me.
I tend to follow people whom I align my core values with because I am cautious with what I allow myself to consume. That being said, I fell like you may not agree on EVERYTHING but still find common ground! Love this channel for its clean entertainment! 💖
I definitely follow People who are not exactly the same as me in beliefs, whether it be religious, political etc. It gives more understanding of different views and makes me less judgemental. I also think it is important to have an open mind to help you work out what your belief's actually are, and make them stronger
"What do you do while listening to the podcast?" I am cleaning my frog's tank 😁. I have a pair of aquatic frogs that I had ordered as tadpoles for my son when he was 6. That son is now 24! These frogs are still alive and strong. 🐸
Ohhhh such a deep question Megan on following people with different views! Myself I’d have to say it’s tough...I really enjoy watching Christian based clogs and such but do follow others for different reasons etc. I was just having this talk in my head with myself the other day on a forager I follow who is funny and so knowledgeable and then she started ranting about the Roe vs. Wade and it made my stomach utz a bit because I believe differently then her. I’m still following her atm because mostly her content is excellent! It would be hard to have a teaching type channel without ‘you’ coming through! If people don’t like something because it’s from to Godly of a viewpoint then I’d say they definitely are feeling convicted and don’t even know it! Keep up the good work ladies ❤️.
@@jaynaburkholder1507 I agree with you on the modesty issue. The Bible has a lot more to say on the tongue and how we treat others. Our reaction and how we treat people more or less modest than ourselves is far more important then the actual clothes. IMO...
I so look forward to these videos. I don’t have Instagram, but I’m a follower at heart ❤️ 😂 I follow you on UA-cam because of your differences and open acceptance of each person’s journey. I am a Roman Catholic, but I find more “issues” with some who shares my Faith in their righteousness indignation and judgement of others, than I do EVER in the differences that we may have…. And you hit the nail on the head…. It is what is in the heart as Truth and Love that is the important thing…Not the “looks”. I do agree. Also, it was so fun for me to hear you say what my Grandmother told us, basically, you can live in the world, as it is a gift from God, but “be not of the world”…. It made me smile, that once again, so different..NOT so different. God bless you both! I love these chats! As I listen while I do household chores ❤️🙏🏻
I am a Christian mom of 6 kids 12-22. Married almost 23 years from idaho. I enjoying getting to know how others live. I may not always agree but it has opened my eyes and respect all walks of lives. I enjoy the more family content then not. Thanks for sharing
I live in Upstate NY where there are lots of Mennonites and I work at an accounting firm so we prep some Mennonite returns. I think the whole thing about Mennonites and money is so interesting, I would totally like to learn more about it! Also would be interested to learn more about how Mennonites interact with politics or how you do/do not see yourselves as Americans.
I absolutely follow you for longer than any other youtuber because we are so different from me. I learn so much from your lifestyle and enjoy your videos so much. I would never unsubscribe. I googled "What is a Mennonite" and your channel came up. I am grateful.
I follow your channel and have been for some time. I frankly look forward to all of your videos. I do not comment often, hardly ever really. I must say that I so appreciate you two beautiful ladies for a number of reasons! I appreciate your vulnerability, honesty and candidness. I appreciate your unwavering stance on your beliefs and your open-mindedness that everyone is different, believes different things, and come from different backgrounds. I appreciate that we all can come together to talk about the human condition without judgement or shame but with understanding, compassion and respect for each others views and beliefs. This is a safe and comfortable environment where nobody needs to feel threatened or defend our stance, views or beliefs. We can come to listen and learn from each other and take away nuggets if we choose. I believe that you beautiful ladies could very well be setting the stage/starting something/demonstrating/setting the example of how (ALL) individuals can come together to talk about topics that affect us all (being human) in a honest, open, peaceful and non judgemental or shaming way to share suggestions, perspectives, views and beliefs. It's really a beautiful thing, this is really what community is all about!!! Thank you for what you do! Thank you allowing us into your space, lives and world. Thank you for allowing us to ask questions to learn and understand that we may not be able to or have an opportunity to anywhere else. With understanding there's less judgement and more peace and unity and I truly believe that's really what each and every one of us really needs and wants! What an amazing community a place of belonging! Thank you! 😊🫂🥰 Quite honestly, if you think about it, you can call this a real honest true ministry!
@@jaynaburkholder1507 Thank you for your response! My words are not just words to say, I truly mean what I shared! Thank you for doing theses episodes, you add so much to them, your a wonderful addition! I understand that we far too often hear negative things or complaints as you will. I think that it's important to hear the positive things and complements as well. Please know that what you are doing is a blessing for so many needing a wholesome, healthy, safe place to belong and be heard. Being heard in the sense that we are not alone in whatever we are going through or the stage of life we are in but we have someone to hear us in the understanding and giving a voice to those topics. Then following it up with a personal story or a way that it was or could be handled or delt with is HUGE! Please know that this, this what you are accomplishing here means so much to so many and could change everything for someone. Life is not so difficult or lonely! So really thank you for what you do! I encourage you to continue because it's appreciated and needed! 💕
I watch people that have different beliefs all the time! It helps me gain life perspectives I wouldn't otherwise have in my own bubble. Also, I appreciate that even though you share your life convictions, I have never once felt any disdain for others in your tone. I can almost guarantee you and I have different beliefs on some certain social issues, but your channel remains inviting. As an agnostic who has experienced some hurt in faith-based spaces, the way you carry yourself is actually one of a few reasons I've considered exploring religion again!
As someone raised in the Menonite church very young, and lived a conservative life but left the church, your wonderful channel and discussions remind me of the value of the faith and lifestyle and though I am less strict (ex. swear occasionally, read/watch more adult content-as an adult, and do not attend church) you remind me to be better, cease swearing, curtail the more spicy books/movies, and get back to attending church- and I appreciate it. You two ladies set such a great example! I thank you for that and sharing the deep, personal parts of yourselves, faith, culture, parenting etc. Note: the aformentioned sins are my worst as I do not partake of drugs or alcohol and am yet married so all physical interractions remain a mystery. You both make me feel good to be counterculture. To be chaste, stay pure, and follow God even when no one else around me really does (I am in CA and do not live amongst Mennonites- so I am an anomaly!) I just really appreciate your content and please know that I am pricked as are you, and you positively affect others.
That’s hilarious -baking cookies! When my mother-in-law arrived to see our #3, I was sweeping sugar our 4 year old had spilt 😂 she had a fit as I shouldn’t be sweeping!
You girls are refreshing to listen to. I think you don’t need to answer every question - especially “hot button” issues that are divisive. There’s enough of that on social media. Your Christian beliefs are the bedrock of this series and you’re obviously living out your faith. Keep up the good work!
Yes I'd love to hear about your high school and dating years💕. I take several meds for mental health and they make all the difference in my functionality. I've been to counseling too. Since I used to have a counseling business I'd like to say that if it's a chemical imbalance go with meds only. If it's both that and needing to learn skills then go to counseling too. (This is my opinion - not a professional one). 😊😊 I like to wear form fitting pants and loose fitting tops👚. Our Church requires shirts with sleeves and pants or dresses at least to the knees and full coverage in all that area, so makes it easy to decide, but not judge others. I got married at 20 and had first baby at 27. Was perfect for me 💞. And was stay at home mom except for 2 hours a day I worked in our business while my son was in preschool. I had 2 miscarriages. The first one happened right before Thanksgiving. My hubby wanted me to tell everyone beforehand so I wouldn't feel bad when others were all excited talking about our baby coming. I absolutely did not want to..I wasn't ready for it to be known yet. True about Mormons - Leaders want us to use full name The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - being wealthy a lot, but not us and there are others who aren't too of course. But lack of money can be a very good faith builder. (Not that wealthy lack faith 😁). I'm in hibernation after childbirth🍼- haha I like to follow those who have similar beliefs, but practically follow none that have my exact Church membership. If there's a lot of bad language I don't like that. But there are many good women out there. You are one of my favorites🎉. Really like both of you! I like it when people look for the positive, which most do. But some will see someone with a sleeveless shirt and think Oh they're not living the religion. That's not right to be like that even in just a persons mind and they don't say it out loud. I hope you don't mind my writing a book in the comments. I love commenting, please forgive me ☺.
Without seeing the questions, I can't know, but I get plenty of "political" questions because Anabaptist beliefs are different than some other more well known conservative churches. Some well known conservative churches are hyper political, and they don't agree with views you've stated about birth control, mental health medication, women working, etc. It's the main reason I'm so excited about your channel, as an opportunity to show other options for conservative theology. People want to understand if they are supporting a message that is focused on threatening their legal human rights. Thank you so much for the thoughtful and balanced discussion of mental health, and thanks for that hot take on modesty rules!
No, I don't unfollow people for their beliefs. I follow them because I am interested in them and what they stand for. I admire the fact that you keep politics out of it. I don't unfollow other mennonites who will bring politics into it but will fast forward through those sections. As for your religion, I like the fact that you believe in your religion/lifestyle. It is refreshing.
I have homeschooled for 13 years but it was definitely something God called our family to. Everyone should do what God leads them in and trust that decision. His way for you is always best.
We have very different backgrounds and views but I enjoy learning about our differences and learning about your culture (and especially food and holidays) I don’t agree with everything you say, but I think the only reason I would ever unfollow someone is if they were sharing views I found offensive. Racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. I am staunchly pro choice (in the minority of your viewers I’m sure) and I appreciate you sharing your beliefs on that matter and how you choose to live your life without preaching that others are wrong and everyone should believe like you do. I do find many pro life people to be offensive and hateful to women so I do appreciate that you are not!
I absolutely follow people with different views and view points then myself, if I only follow people with the same beliefs as myself and no one else I’m doing a disservice to myself. I love to learn about different types of life and others beliefs because it helps to open my mind to others and it also creates open dialogue because believe it or not most people that have differing view points also have similar view points which shows that anyone can communicate and learn to comprise with each other. This world isn’t just black or white and if more people are willing to open their minds and hearts we all could get along so much better. I love this series and I truly hope you continue it.
I agree. It's not all black and white! I follow many different people with different view points, but it definitely takes discernment to know how much is too much or where the line is. It's an opportunity generations in the past didn't have-- the opportunity to observe and learn from other people all over the world that they've never actually met. It's quite crazy times and can definitely be used as a blessing!
I follow a wide variety of people. I am Baptist, but I follow at least four Mennonite moms. 😊 My 2 middle children actually work at a Mennonite deli market right down the street from my house. We share enough of the core values to make it work. Some of my 19-year-old daughter’s closest friends are Mennonite. Love it! P.S. Thanks for fixing the sign 😂
Totally agree, that what is right for one family is not always right for another when it comes to school... and yeah, there are things they might miss out on, with one opportunity or the other, but no matter where your child goes to school they won't have access to every single experience out there, and you are totally right that you just have to do what is best for your individual family. However, I would have to respectfully disagree, when you say that most homeschoolers who are doing it is because they have no other choice. A lot of us do it because we want to, and we love it, even though there are other options available, or because we feel called to do it.
I definitely dont think most homeschoolers do it because they don't have a choice. Just that I personally wouldn't do it with the current options available to me. People have all kinds of different reasons for their schooling choices. Thanks so much for watching!
I would love to hear more about Mennonites and money! I mostly follow people very different from me. Seeing diverse ways of living and varied perspectives is my favorite thing about UA-cam.
As a 62 year old single woman with a 34 year old son, I am a world away from your lives, but, I love Honey I’m Homemaker and Megan’s channel. I watch and follow people whose lives fascinate me, sometimes this leads to me being offended but that doesn’t stop me watching. Our world would be a much better place if people learned to accept that their point of view is just that , theirs, and other peoples point of view are valid but just different. Keep up the good work am loving it.
No I like when people have different beliefs than me as long as they are open about other opinions than theirs. I love to learn and grow with others. All my friends are slightly different. As long as people are good and kind people. Love your content and I am not a mom myself and not Christian. Stay true to yourself!
I'm happy to follow people with all different beliefs. Groups of great friends are not always cut from the same cloth... And doesn't that make life so much more fun?!
I love your content and your channel. It’s clean and so refreshing. I watched 2 of your videos today and feel a lot more relaxed. Thank you, it feels like I just got encouraged from a friend.
I found your channel right around the time my son was born 2.5 yrs ago and I can't tell you how encouraging it's been as a new mom. I will say that burn out for me has been hard because community is hard to find in our area. We switched churches last summer and while everyone has been super welcoming and sweet, we still haven't found many friends with kids/similar seasons of life.
I follow channels with topics that I think are interesting. I don't need to agree on everything but it probably helps to have some similarities. One thing I love about your channel is that you manage to share your opinion in a way that is respectful of others and that there are probably different ways for different people to go about things which can be equally good.
To help with burnout, we always put our children to bed early so we had some time together every evening. We were very criticized for this, but it worked for us when they were very little.
It's too bad you were criticized for prioritizing your marriage. It's so important for raising children. Good for you for sticking with what worked best for you and your husband.♥️
Regarding the follow/unfollow question: I don't follow all that many channels, but there was a person I've unfollowed due to the whole "defund the police" thing... That person was very supportive of it, and even if maybe being from another country doesn't give me the right to have an opinion I still disliked that vehemence (if this is an english word) ...so the decision to unfollow was very easy... Either than that, I think each of us should be able to decide what content we follow, what is constructive or not, for us, without having to explain ourselves. And this also applies to content creators; sometimes I, as a viewer, get tired of how many disclaimers some people feel the need to make...
Good video! Talking about unfollow or not- it depends on what the stand is about. There are times I’ve unfollowed if it goes against my beliefs if they start really start posting things that bother me too much. I try to follow people that believe more like me.
I loved your honest conversation about politics and your core values! You said just enough without giving in to social pressure!!! I don’t follow for political views! Love the channel❤GREAT conversation!!
I love your Monday chats! I look forward to them. I enjoy watching how people live differently from me. I am a Christian, but not Mennonite. We have several differences and many similarities too!
I am a Christian.I am a Southern Baptist to be exact, and I would absolutely love to know the fundamental differences you spoke of at the end between your beliefs and mine. From all I’ve ever watched and gathered from you our beliefs seem to align mostly. Of course I don’t wear a head covering and I do wear pants. (As a child, I wasn’t allowed to do that!) But I’m interested in the core belief differences if you ever felt led to share! Thanks! And I love these videos you’ve been doing with Jayna!
Also, I do somewhat only follow people I feel are mostly aligned with my beliefs because I feel like I need to guard my heart. But there are many things that are “just ones opinion” and you can easily just agree to disagree on many things. But I don’t follow or rather spend time listening to anyone who is blatantly opposite of my beliefs or brings me into spending time or thoughts that are not uplifting. This of course, is only my opinion.
Please do not let the audience sway your core values on topics like religion. I was raised Jewish, but now as a senior I am so open minded about sharing the love of Jesus. I enjoy all topics especially food and recipes!
As always, loved yours and Jayne’s conversation! I am interested in any topics you want to share. It’s interesting to hear other thoughts on a topic and I always learn something. I find many of the you tube channels I follow are people from other parts of the country, Mennonites and Mormons from Utah. I have been and will always be an Italian American New Yorker Roman Catholic living in South Florida. But I get along with all kinds of people. It’s interesting to hear other perspectives and see other ways of life. There is always something to learn. There are so many nice and kind people around the world.
I love this series! I am a homeschool mom, who has had children in public school during different seasons because it was what best worked for our family. I appreciate that you can say you wouldn't homeschool because it isn't the best option for you. I think doing what is best for your family by following what God has spoken to you is vastly more important that what type of school your child attends. Can't wait for the next episode!
I am member of the church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (Mormon) and we have a lot in common as Christian’s but I am not of the same type of religion and still love following you so much! I love you being true to your beliefs so much! You inspire me! I love your outward appearance of your holy clothes like your head covering and wearing modest dress. Mormons have holy garments “under clothing” it’s not as outward. It’s interesting to think of it that way. I agree with you on most all topics though. I have unfollowed some people who are very different because I want more hope and faith in my life than not. Thank you for being apart of that!
I’m a Muslim housewife and homeschooling Mom and I love your channels as well as other Mennonite moms’ channels. We have more similarities than differences. Thank you for all the great content and sharing!
I love how assertive Jayna is. She has an air of certainty about herself and it is very impactful.
You worded that so well! I started a comment towards Jayna and deleted it because I couldn't find the right words. I 100% agree. Both of these women are amazing, I have really been enjoying Jayna!
I absolutely watch people I don’t always agree with. I am unmarried (wedding in September), have no kids, work full time plus extra, and don’t have religion as a high priority, but love watching your videos because it is RELATABLE in certain ways. On paper, it doesn’t make sense to watch your videos, but in the land of UA-cam, it’s refreshing to listen to ladies with strong values and live their life in a way that is relatable (not focused on materialism, strong family values, always down for an adventure). Every Thursday I always watch your videos while on my lunch break.
So glad you are hear! We can all learn from each other!
Christians actually aren’t religious either.. I’m not religious but I am in a relationship! There’s a huge difference!
The next time a “Christian” talks to you and tells you they are, ask how often they read their Bible bc 9/10 they don’t and those are the false Christians
Important note: therapy and mentorship are not interchangeable. This is important because there have been known cases of people who were not therapists who may have even had good intentions, but didn’t have the tools to create a healthy, professional therapeutic relationship leading to harm to themselves and the person.
I’m a believer in Jesus, pastors wife & mom to 5, grandmother to 4 - we don’t share all the same beliefs but I do enjoy your videos. They are wholesome & fun & I love how you honor God, your husband and motherhood. I have unfollowed many people when I realize there is a huge belief difference but not out of judgment. It’s just that I know what’s healthy for my heart & mind. Thanks for putting the good stuff out there ❤️
The banner looks MUCH BETTER now!😉😊
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Yep, I agree. 😂😂😂
Came here to say this…spotted it straight away!
Yes, I agree! ☺️
Sooooo much better! 💜
100% would love to hear more in-depth about Mennonites and money. I grew up in NE Indiana, within miles of Mennonites as well as Amish communities. Many Amish families seemed to own bakeries, cabinetry companies, etc. that we would use/ shop at. But just as most Mennonites "blend in" more than Amish, their businesses weren't as obvious. Do Mennonites usually own businesses like that as opposed to working for larger corporations? Also, do Mennonites refer to others as "English" like Amish people do? Also would love to hear more about different branches (or as you said conferences) of being Mennonite and how/why you decide what church to go to.
I’m also interested in a video about different Mennonite groups. I also grew up with Mennonites in my community & they were definitely more strict than Megan’s sect. My friend had to wear full length skirts and was not allowed to cut her hair and I remember her telling me that she didn’t cover her hair because she wasn’t married (in her church married women covered their hair and married men had beards but single men could not). I always thought all mennonites had the same guidelines 🤷🏻♀️
Me too
When we had our oldest, 11 years ago, we were so poor too. On paper it didn’t work out for me to stay home and so we agreed I would stay home for 6 months (all that our savings would allow) but by Gods grace that 6 months turned to a year and then 11 😂❤️ It’s nice seeing His hand in things!
Jayna needs her own channel! I just love her perspective on things, it very much lines up with my own. Love these girl talks.
I am an atheist who works full time as a research scientist and although I have been married for a while, I also have no desire for kids or becoming a homemaker. This probably sounds like the definition of someone who would be the least likely to watch your videos but I truly do enjoy them :) I personally believe it’s very important to watch, listen, and empathize with people who have different walks of life and beliefs. Just because we might not agree on some things doesn’t mean we can’t respect each other and be kind. You’d be surprised what people actually have in common in terms of personality, interests, etc if we took the time to get to know one another.
I find your channel to be very refreshing. You’re someone who actually walks in her faith, is humble, kind, empathetic, hardworking, and follows her dreams. You say what you believe and feel in a non condescending way and I truly enjoy listening to you two talk about your lives and faith.
Also, I totally agree that it is unfortunate that doctors use medicine as a fix all rather than looking for the root of the problem. You are your best advocate, so always question everything!
-Your friendly neighborhood scientist
after hearing how difficult it was for you guys financially it makes my heart at ease not that it was a good thing but that i dont need to worry much. Everything in the end, does work well. PLEASE DO AN EPISODE ABOUT MONEY AND MENNOTIES. Would be very interesting to hear
I will follow who believe differently up to a point. Some things are non negotiable for me since I’m actively choosing to fill some of my time with it.
Sounds similar to me at the moment.
Totally agree
That's exactly how I feel about it too! I will follow people that I don't agree with especially if there content is something that we have in common! But if there content is all about things that we completely disagree on I probably won't spend a lot of time watching that or follow them 🤷♀️ I would not unfollow someone who's content I enjoy and is relevant to me just because they don't vote the same as me or have a different stance then I do on something.
I appreciated bringing awareness to "dirt floor poor." I think many stay-at-home moms insist that others really could live on one income, they are just used to spending too much, etc. But when we had my firstborn, my husband worked full time and I worked part time from home and even still, we barely paid our bills. I used pre-fold cloth diapers for several months because I literally couldn't afford diapers.
I'm now expecting my second child and my husband makes more than double what he made back then and we have more financial freedom. But sometimes it really takes every penny of 2 incomes to make ends meet.
23:05 as a non-Christian, I love these videos/chats. I don't feel the least bit "offended" by you just sharing your unique perspective. I think a lot of the topics are applicable outside of religion, but I like hearing how your faith does influence them!
edit: 29:25 I follow people of many ideologies, I think our political values would be very different and that's ok... we come to the table with varying reasons for our opinions.
That's good to hear! Im glad you're here!
Good question Megan. If majority of it is good I stay. There is always something we don’t like. But if it causes to much stress it’s natural to leave.
"...I was definitely more excited to snuggle babies than wash dishes." LOL I'm with you -- baby snuggles are the best! =)
When my husband and I got married 13 years ago we were also dirt poor after buying our first home. It was so bad at times I would get anxiety about thinking if he would want to talk about finances when he came home. As time went on we were much better off and now I am able to stay home with our 2 kids. In our situation the math never made sense as well as how ends were met and we always had just enough. Looking back I now know it was all God making the ends meet. Whenever we thought we were short something random always managed to come by that met that gap for us which was all God!
Please don't dial the Christianity down! You ladies are so inspiring and sometimes when you simply bring God into the conversation or the Bible it reminds me to keep in the word. Thank you so much for this series xx
I agree. It helps as a reminder . The world values can be so loud. So we need this reminder to be in the word !
Love these episodes with Jayna so much! 🙌🏽
All the “should we talk about that more” topics… I want to hear more!! Money, dating, different types of Mennonite/church beliefs. Yes yes yes
I am a homeschool mom and completely agree… there’s pros and cons to every choice. We only have public school options in our small town which is not the best choice for us so homeschool is the best fit!
That was a great question about unfollowing someone! I would not unfollow someone or not follow someone just based on what they believe. For example, I'm not a Mennonite but I am a Christian. While we may differ on some things, I find your conversations/channels refreshing and loaded with great content and encouragement!
I follow people who are different from me to enrich my life. I love seeing things from new angles. And I follow you because you are down to earth honest.
Jayna is adorable! I love her true conservative Mennonite ways !
Hello girls,
I'm a married Roman-Catholic, French, city-living, working-full-time-mum, and I love watching your videos, although I definitely not relate to a lot of what you two do!
And yet, I find there are so many similarities between the three of us !
I’m here for feisty Megan 😂. I do believe that people are trying to stir the pot when they ask political questions. Good for you for standing your ground! I’d love to hear your thoughts on Mennonites and money. Where I live, there are a lot of wealthy Mennonites who have no college degrees, and many never finished high school. So I think we may have some of the same thoughts.
I absolutely follow people I don't agree with! I am no longer a Christian and we don't have kids but I follow several accounts that are (including yours). I had someone say to me even if you get 1 nugget of truth or help in a book (I add youtube etc) it is worth it! So that is my motto! I love your channel! I am also loving this series! I hope you keep doing it!
I don't do everything you do and I do somethings that you don't do..... so, I try to follow people that uplift me the majority of the time. I enjoy being around people that help support me in becoming the best version of myself!!!
Keep up the good work!
Marriage counseling was the best thing - we weren’t at breaking point we just learned how to communicate with each other better and yes if you need your Zoloft take your Zoloft!
Love this series! Not a Mennonite (but a Christian) and just really enjoy hearing your opinions. Keep it going, gals!
I like to watch/follow a variety of people. It's about being a complete person and not one dimensional. I am enjoying the two of you as you talk and interact.
THANK YOU for turning it! 😆 I just relaxed. 🤣
Hi Megan and Jayna, just wanted to let you know that this series and the couples Q&A series are my favorite to watch so please keep making them. Appreciate all of your hard work.
Yes! Another video of Mennonite finances and money management! ❤️ Appreciate your openness on this topic!
I wasn't trying to stir the pot with my question on your previous video about Target ;)I just genuinely wanted to know and if you knew how much they are actively involved in things that go directly against Christian values with some things/items they are pushing on to children as well as their values. I get that it is hard to avoid all companies with such values but was curious about one in particular that is very blatant that they stand for destruction of good values and morals.
I LOVE this series and love hearing both your opinions, even if some things differ with my own or even align. We don't grow as people keeping ourselves in bubbles.
I follow people for specific reasons. I do not unfollow when I disagree on certain topics. I don’t like when channels hold their tongues for the sake of keeping followers but I do respect taking time to be thoughtful and compassionate when addressing issues. I love learning from people with different perspectives.
I follow a variety of people. I love hearing different perspectives. I have never unfollowed anyone.
Ladies you are wise beyond your years! Great job!
I love this podcast and I would definitely welcome longer episodes! I watched while I prepared and ate my lunch, and I didn’t want it to end 💞
I love following people I don't agree with. It's very educational and helps me try to understand their perspective. It keeps me from being narrow minded I would like to think.
I follow people that I don't always agree with for sure. I've commented this before, but hearing different perspectives is how we learn and grow as individuals and it doesn't serve us well to only hear things we agree with. With that said, I definitely unfollow people if they share hateful or harmful views.
I love the idea of mentors. Therapy may also be good but in life we often need ongoing support from someone in our community rather than someone who doesnt really know you and you just see for a bit.
Also love what Jayna was saying about being modest yet not hiding that you are a woman.
Thanks so much for sharing your opinions ladies!
I am a liberal who has adopted a child and homeschools so many people have ideas about me. I'm also a former Christian. I don't agree with you on many things but I appreciate you and listen with an open mind. And I hope that you all would do the same for me.
I was adopted as well. I love and respect you.
Yes, would love to hear about your high school years and early jobs; so interesting!
I love it that you turned the sign horizontal!! Very, very good episode. Thank you for being so real. :-)
I tend to follow people whom I align my core values with because I am cautious with what I allow myself to consume. That being said, I fell like you may not agree on EVERYTHING but still find common ground! Love this channel for its clean entertainment! 💖
I definitely follow People who are not exactly the same as me in beliefs, whether it be religious, political etc. It gives more understanding of different views and makes me less judgemental. I also think it is important to have an open mind to help you work out what your belief's actually are, and make them stronger
"What do you do while listening to the podcast?" I am cleaning my frog's tank 😁. I have a pair of aquatic frogs that I had ordered as tadpoles for my son when he was 6. That son is now 24! These frogs are still alive and strong. 🐸
Ohhhh such a deep question Megan on following people with different views! Myself I’d have to say it’s tough...I really enjoy watching Christian based clogs and such but do follow others for different reasons etc. I was just having this talk in my head with myself the other day on a forager I follow who is funny and so knowledgeable and then she started ranting about the Roe vs. Wade and it made my stomach utz a bit because I believe differently then her. I’m still following her atm because mostly her content is excellent! It would be hard to have a teaching type channel without ‘you’ coming through! If people don’t like something because it’s from to Godly of a viewpoint then I’d say they definitely are feeling convicted and don’t even know it! Keep up the good work ladies ❤️.
My can't handle the banner hanging sideways heart appreciates the change. 🤪 lol love it, thank you!
Haha you are welcome!
@@jaynaburkholder1507 I agree with you on the modesty issue. The Bible has a lot more to say on the tongue and how we treat others. Our reaction and how we treat people more or less modest than ourselves is far more important then the actual clothes. IMO...
@@Rach4729 yup, i completely agree
I so look forward to these videos. I don’t have Instagram, but I’m a follower at heart ❤️ 😂 I follow you on UA-cam because of your differences and open acceptance of each person’s journey. I am a Roman Catholic, but I find more “issues” with some who shares my Faith in their righteousness indignation and judgement of others, than I do EVER in the differences that we may have…. And you hit the nail on the head…. It is what is in the heart as Truth and Love that is the important thing…Not the “looks”. I do agree. Also, it was so fun for me to hear you say what my Grandmother told us, basically, you can live in the world, as it is a gift from God, but “be not of the world”…. It made me smile, that once again, so different..NOT so different. God bless you both! I love these chats! As I listen while I do household chores ❤️🙏🏻
I look forward to this video ALL WEEK!!!!! LOVE you girls!💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜
Yay! Enjoy!
I am a Christian mom of 6 kids 12-22. Married almost 23 years from idaho.
I enjoying getting to know how others live. I may not always agree but it has opened my eyes and respect all walks of lives. I enjoy the more family content then not. Thanks for sharing
I live in Upstate NY where there are lots of Mennonites and I work at an accounting firm so we prep some Mennonite returns. I think the whole thing about Mennonites and money is so interesting, I would totally like to learn more about it!
Also would be interested to learn more about how Mennonites interact with politics or how you do/do not see yourselves as Americans.
I absolutely follow you for longer than any other youtuber because we are so different from me. I learn so much from your lifestyle and enjoy your videos so much. I would never unsubscribe. I googled "What is a Mennonite" and your channel came up. I am grateful.
I love Jayna. She definitely needs her own channel
Would love to hear more about Mennonites and money. Love that you do this!
I follow your channel and have been for some time. I frankly look forward to all of your videos. I do not comment often, hardly ever really.
I must say that I so appreciate you two beautiful ladies for a number of reasons! I appreciate your vulnerability, honesty and candidness. I appreciate your unwavering stance on your beliefs and your open-mindedness that everyone is different, believes different things, and come from different backgrounds. I appreciate that we all can come together to talk about the human condition without judgement or shame but with understanding, compassion and respect for each others views and beliefs. This is a safe and comfortable environment where nobody needs to feel threatened or defend our stance, views or beliefs. We can come to listen and learn from each other and take away nuggets if we choose. I believe that you beautiful ladies could very well be setting the stage/starting something/demonstrating/setting the example of how (ALL) individuals can come together to talk about topics that affect us all (being human) in a honest, open, peaceful and non judgemental or shaming way to share suggestions, perspectives, views and beliefs. It's really a beautiful thing, this is really what community is all about!!!
Thank you for what you do! Thank you allowing us into your space, lives and world. Thank you for allowing us to ask questions to learn and understand that we may not be able to or have an opportunity to anywhere else. With understanding there's less judgement and more peace and unity and I truly believe that's really what each and every one of us really needs and wants! What an amazing community a place of belonging! Thank you! 😊🫂🥰
Quite honestly, if you think about it, you can call this a real honest true ministry!
Wow thanks for your kind words! I do view this as a ministry of sorts. Thanks so much for commenting
@@jaynaburkholder1507
Thank you for your response! My words are not just words to say, I truly mean what I shared!
Thank you for doing theses episodes, you add so much to them, your a wonderful addition!
I understand that we far too often hear negative things or complaints as you will. I think that it's important to hear the positive things and complements as well. Please know that what you are doing is a blessing for so many needing a wholesome, healthy, safe place to belong and be heard. Being heard in the sense that we are not alone in whatever we are going through or the stage of life we are in but we have someone to hear us in the understanding and giving a voice to those topics. Then following it up with a personal story or a way that it was or could be handled or delt with is HUGE! Please know that this, this what you are accomplishing here means so much to so many and could change everything for someone. Life is not so difficult or lonely! So really thank you for what you do! I encourage you to continue because it's appreciated and needed! 💕
Well said!
I watch people that have different beliefs all the time! It helps me gain life perspectives I wouldn't otherwise have in my own bubble. Also, I appreciate that even though you share your life convictions, I have never once felt any disdain for others in your tone. I can almost guarantee you and I have different beliefs on some certain social issues, but your channel remains inviting. As an agnostic who has experienced some hurt in faith-based spaces, the way you carry yourself is actually one of a few reasons I've considered exploring religion again!
As someone raised in the Menonite church very young, and lived a conservative life but left the church, your wonderful channel and discussions remind me of the value of the faith and lifestyle and though I am less strict (ex. swear occasionally, read/watch more adult content-as an adult, and do not attend church) you remind me to be better, cease swearing, curtail the more spicy books/movies, and get back to attending church- and I appreciate it. You two ladies set such a great example! I thank you for that and sharing the deep, personal parts of yourselves, faith, culture, parenting etc. Note: the aformentioned sins are my worst as I do not partake of drugs or alcohol and am yet married so all physical interractions remain a mystery. You both make me feel good to be counterculture. To be chaste, stay pure, and follow God even when no one else around me really does (I am in CA and do not live amongst Mennonites- so I am an anomaly!) I just really appreciate your content and please know that I am pricked as are you, and you positively affect others.
That’s hilarious -baking cookies! When my mother-in-law arrived to see our #3, I was sweeping sugar our 4 year old had spilt 😂 she had a fit as I shouldn’t be sweeping!
You girls are refreshing to listen to. I think you don’t need to answer every question - especially “hot button” issues that are divisive. There’s enough of that on social media. Your Christian beliefs are the bedrock of this series and you’re obviously living out your faith. Keep up the good work!
I enjoy a different perspective. That’s one of the reasons I follow you. The saying that “it takes a village” applies to adults too, in a way.
Yes on the detailed modesty video and on the money video!
I love the blending balance of your personalities. You rock the friendship connection which makes it informative, interesting & fun.😊🙏
The banner!! Oh my word MUCH BETTER! Lol 😆
Yes I'd love to hear about your high school and dating years💕. I take several meds for mental health and they make all the difference in my functionality. I've been to counseling too. Since I used to have a counseling business I'd like to say that if it's a chemical imbalance go with meds only. If it's both that and needing to learn skills then go to counseling too. (This is my opinion - not a professional one). 😊😊
I like to wear form fitting pants and loose fitting tops👚. Our Church requires shirts with sleeves and pants or dresses at least to the knees and full coverage in all that area, so makes it easy to decide, but not judge others.
I got married at 20 and had first baby at 27. Was perfect for me 💞. And was stay at home mom except for 2 hours a day I worked in our business while my son was in preschool.
I had 2 miscarriages. The first one happened right before Thanksgiving. My hubby wanted me to tell everyone beforehand so I wouldn't feel bad when others were all excited talking about our baby coming. I absolutely did not want to..I wasn't ready for it to be known yet.
True about Mormons - Leaders want us to use full name The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - being wealthy a lot, but not us and there are others who aren't too of course. But lack of money can be a very good faith builder. (Not that wealthy lack faith 😁).
I'm in hibernation after childbirth🍼- haha
I like to follow those who have similar beliefs, but practically follow none that have my exact Church membership. If there's a lot of bad language I don't like that. But there are many good women out there. You are one of my favorites🎉. Really like both of you!
I like it when people look for the positive, which most do. But some will see someone with a sleeveless shirt and think Oh they're not living the religion. That's not right to be like that even in just a persons mind and they don't say it out loud.
I hope you don't mind my writing a book in the comments. I love commenting, please forgive me ☺.
Without seeing the questions, I can't know, but I get plenty of "political" questions because Anabaptist beliefs are different than some other more well known conservative churches. Some well known conservative churches are hyper political, and they don't agree with views you've stated about birth control, mental health medication, women working, etc.
It's the main reason I'm so excited about your channel, as an opportunity to show other options for conservative theology. People want to understand if they are supporting a message that is focused on threatening their legal human rights.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and balanced discussion of mental health, and thanks for that hot take on modesty rules!
No, I don't unfollow people for their beliefs. I follow them because I am interested in them and what they stand for. I admire the fact that you keep politics out of it. I don't unfollow other mennonites who will bring politics into it but will fast forward through those sections. As for your religion, I like the fact that you believe in your religion/lifestyle. It is refreshing.
Yes talk about money more ! Our culture (young people) need this....
I have homeschooled for 13 years but it was definitely something God called our family to. Everyone should do what God leads them in and trust that decision. His way for you is always best.
We have very different backgrounds and views but I enjoy learning about our differences and learning about your culture (and especially food and holidays) I don’t agree with everything you say, but I think the only reason I would ever unfollow someone is if they were sharing views I found offensive. Racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. I am staunchly pro choice (in the minority of your viewers I’m sure) and I appreciate you sharing your beliefs on that matter and how you choose to live your life without preaching that others are wrong and everyone should believe like you do. I do find many pro life people to be offensive and hateful to women so I do appreciate that you are not!
I absolutely follow people with different views and view points then myself, if I only follow people with the same beliefs as myself and no one else I’m doing a disservice to myself. I love to learn about different types of life and others beliefs because it helps to open my mind to others and it also creates open dialogue because believe it or not most people that have differing view points also have similar view points which shows that anyone can communicate and learn to comprise with each other. This world isn’t just black or white and if more people are willing to open their minds and hearts we all could get along so much better. I love this series and I truly hope you continue it.
I agree. It's not all black and white! I follow many different people with different view points, but it definitely takes discernment to know how much is too much or where the line is. It's an opportunity generations in the past didn't have-- the opportunity to observe and learn from other people all over the world that they've never actually met. It's quite crazy times and can definitely be used as a blessing!
The money topic would be SUPER interesting to me!!!!
Yes, tell us about mennonites and money. I love learning this stuff.
I follow a wide variety of people. I am Baptist, but I follow at least four Mennonite moms. 😊 My 2 middle children actually work at a Mennonite deli market right down the street from my house. We share enough of the core values to make it work. Some of my 19-year-old daughter’s closest friends are Mennonite. Love it! P.S. Thanks for fixing the sign 😂
Totally agree, that what is right for one family is not always right for another when it comes to school... and yeah, there are things they might miss out on, with one opportunity or the other, but no matter where your child goes to school they won't have access to every single experience out there, and you are totally right that you just have to do what is best for your individual family.
However, I would have to respectfully disagree, when you say that most homeschoolers who are doing it is because they have no other choice. A lot of us do it because we want to, and we love it, even though there are other options available, or because we feel called to do it.
I definitely dont think most homeschoolers do it because they don't have a choice. Just that I personally wouldn't do it with the current options available to me.
People have all kinds of different reasons for their schooling choices.
Thanks so much for watching!
I love hearing Jayna's opinion! I can tell while you both may be conservative you are also so open minded.
The Question about following only people that share your beliefs. 50\50. I Love hearing other peoples beliefs, way of life, opinions.
I would love to hear more about Mennonites and money! I mostly follow people very different from me. Seeing diverse ways of living and varied perspectives is my favorite thing about UA-cam.
As a 62 year old single woman with a 34 year old son, I am a world away from your lives, but, I love Honey I’m Homemaker and Megan’s channel. I watch and follow people whose lives fascinate me, sometimes this leads to me being offended but that doesn’t stop me watching. Our world would be a much better place if people learned to accept that their point of view is just that , theirs, and other peoples point of view are valid but just different. Keep up the good work am loving it.
No I like when people have different beliefs than me as long as they are open about other opinions than theirs. I love to learn and grow with others. All my friends are slightly different. As long as people are good and kind people. Love your content and I am not a mom myself and not Christian. Stay true to yourself!
I am loving this series so much! I don't want it to end ☺️
I love this new series as a woman currently trying for kids its nice to feel a little sense of community.
I'm happy to follow people with all different beliefs. Groups of great friends are not always cut from the same cloth... And doesn't that make life so much more fun?!
I love your content and your channel. It’s clean and so refreshing. I watched 2 of your videos today and feel a lot more relaxed. Thank you, it feels like I just got encouraged from a friend.
I found your channel right around the time my son was born 2.5 yrs ago and I can't tell you how encouraging it's been as a new mom. I will say that burn out for me has been hard because community is hard to find in our area. We switched churches last summer and while everyone has been super welcoming and sweet, we still haven't found many friends with kids/similar seasons of life.
I follow channels with topics that I think are interesting. I don't need to agree on everything but it probably helps to have some similarities. One thing I love about your channel is that you manage to share your opinion in a way that is respectful of others and that there are probably different ways for different people to go about things which can be equally good.
To help with burnout, we always put our children to bed early so we had some time together every evening. We were very criticized for this, but it worked for us when they were very little.
same! our oldests are 10&11 and still have a 730 bedtime because we have early risers (no matter how late bedtime is) and we need grownup time!
@@stillyourb amen! Not always easy but we loved it! Married 34 years now!
It's too bad you were criticized for prioritizing your marriage. It's so important for raising children. Good for you for sticking with what worked best for you and your husband.♥️
Regarding the follow/unfollow question:
I don't follow all that many channels, but there was a person I've unfollowed due to the whole "defund the police" thing... That person was very supportive of it, and even if maybe being from another country doesn't give me the right to have an opinion I still disliked that vehemence (if this is an english word) ...so the decision to unfollow was very easy... Either than that, I think each of us should be able to decide what content we follow, what is constructive or not, for us, without having to explain ourselves. And this also applies to content creators; sometimes I, as a viewer, get tired of how many disclaimers some people feel the need to make...
Good video! Talking about unfollow or not- it depends on what the stand is about. There are times I’ve unfollowed if it goes against my beliefs if they start really start posting things that bother me too much. I try to follow people that believe more like me.
I loved your honest conversation about politics and your core values! You said just enough without giving in to social pressure!!! I don’t follow for political views! Love the channel❤GREAT conversation!!
I love your Monday chats! I look forward to them. I enjoy watching how people live differently from me. I am a Christian, but not Mennonite. We have several differences and many similarities too!
I am a Christian.I am a Southern Baptist to be exact, and I would absolutely love to know the fundamental differences you spoke of at the end between your beliefs and mine. From all I’ve ever watched and gathered from you our beliefs seem to align mostly. Of course I don’t wear a head covering and I do wear pants. (As a child, I wasn’t allowed to do that!) But I’m interested in the core belief differences if you ever felt led to share!
Thanks! And I love these videos you’ve been doing with Jayna!
Also, I do somewhat only follow people I feel are mostly aligned with my beliefs because I feel like I need to guard my heart. But there are many things that are “just ones opinion” and you can easily just agree to disagree on many things. But I don’t follow or rather spend time listening to anyone who is blatantly opposite of my beliefs or brings me into spending time or thoughts that are not uplifting. This of course, is only my opinion.
I am the same! And also feel that we believe similarly to Mennonites. Would love to hear them dive into the deep stuff!
Please do not let the audience sway your core values on topics like religion. I was raised Jewish, but now as a senior I am so open minded about sharing the love of Jesus. I enjoy all topics especially food and recipes!
I follow so many channels that differ from my beliefs. I feel that learning other opinions help us understand others. I do not judge anyone!
As always, loved yours and Jayne’s conversation! I am interested in any topics you want to share. It’s interesting to hear other thoughts on a topic and I always learn something. I find many of the you tube channels I follow are people from other parts of the country, Mennonites and Mormons from Utah. I have been and will always be an Italian American New Yorker Roman Catholic living in South Florida. But I get along with all kinds of people. It’s interesting to hear other perspectives and see other ways of life. There is always something to learn. There are so many nice and kind people around the world.
I love this series! I am a homeschool mom, who has had children in public school during different seasons because it was what best worked for our family. I appreciate that you can say you wouldn't homeschool because it isn't the best option for you. I think doing what is best for your family by following what God has spoken to you is vastly more important that what type of school your child attends. Can't wait for the next episode!
I love these episodes!!! Please don’t ever stop doing them! They are so entertaining and challenging and my favorite to watch!
I am member of the church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (Mormon) and we have a lot in common as Christian’s but I am not of the same type of religion and still love following you so much! I love you being true to your beliefs so much! You inspire me! I love your outward appearance of your holy clothes like your head covering and wearing modest dress. Mormons have holy garments “under clothing” it’s not as outward. It’s interesting to think of it that way.
I agree with you on most all topics though. I have unfollowed some people who are very different because I want more hope and faith in my life than not. Thank you for being apart of that!