Why We Left
by Judith Schwartz, Elizabeth Raber
Latest episode
More than Words
More than Words
About this podcast
Two girls, one ex-Amish and one ex-Mennonite talking about why we left, and what God has done in our lives since.
Episodes
- More than Words · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 15Join us for an episode that dives beneath the surface of some often-quoted Bible verses. Today, we’re unpacking a few commonly misunderstood scriptures, looking closely at the…
- Church History with Judi · 1 h 27 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode, Judi takes you on a journey through church history with a special focus on the Reformation—a time of transformation, conviction, and incredible courage. From the…
- Hannah's Story · 1 h 18 min · Season 1 Episode 13Trigger warning~ This episode contains heavy mention of sexual assault and attempted suicide. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Hannah, who bravely shares her powerful and…
- Phil and Silas · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 12Welcome to this episode of Why we Left, where we chat with Phil and Silas about their faith journeys. We talk about how their relationship with God has grown, and how Phil’s view…
- Christmas Story with Ben! · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 11"In this short episode, Ben reflects on the Christmas story and shares his thoughts on its deeper meaning. He explores how the humble birth of Jesus reminds us of the power of…
- Parents! · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 10Lizzie and I get real about our relationships with our parents. We talk about the deep emotional pain many people carry because of their parents' actions—or lack thereof—and…
- Ben Graber Part 2 · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 9We’re joined once again by Ben Graber for an honest and heartfelt conversation about an important and sensitive topic: why some girls wait so long to report an assault and the…
- Ben Graber · 1 h 26 min · Season 1 Episode 8Today, we’re joined by Ben Graber, who shares his incredible journey of faith and forgiveness. Ben grew up Amish, but his life took a turn when he was excommunicated for studying…
- Ruby!! · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 7It was so fun to have Ruby on the podcast this week, we talk about everything from feelings to bad haircuts, to boys and Ruby got a chance to play therapist for a bit during a…
- William · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 6William shares his journey from growing up Baptist and traveling to different churches, to eventually leaving that path and learning to pursue information on his own. Along the…
- Keturah · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 5Trigger warning this episode contains mention of sexual assault- Welcome to this episode, where we delve into Keturah's harrowing journey through unimaginable abuse and the deep…
- Darkness to Hope · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 4Trigger warning this episode contains mention of suicide attempts and self-harm. Judi reflects on her struggle with depression, sharing how God brought miraculous healing while…
- Micah and Tina · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 3Trigger Warning- this episode contains mention of sexual assault Welcome to today’s episode, where we delve into Micah's journey from a childhood filled with fear and doubt about…
- Lizzie's Story · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 2Trigger warning, this episode contains mention of assault. Today, we’re telling Lizzie's story, she grew up in an Amish family where her relationship with her family was often…
- Judi's Story · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode, Judi opens up about her struggles with fear and feeling unworthy growing up. She talks about the challenges of leaving her home and the religion she knew, and…
