Strength to Strength
by Strength to Strength
*Strength to Strength* offers resources that will strengthen your obedient love-faith relationship with King Jesus and give you solid footing in a shaky world.* VISION: Inspire flourishing communities of faithful Jesus-followers around the world.* MISSION: Advance Jesus’ kingdom by assisting the church in earnestly contending for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, through tackling thought-provoking topics, by stimulating candid discussions, and by sharing faith-building testimonies.* ACTION: We do this by providing multimedia resources including podcasts, videos, and books, and by pointing people to local communities of believers.Our speakers and writers are supportive of a Christ-centered, kingdom-focused, Scripture-based way of life, specifically as modeled by the Anabaptist tradition. However, we will sell books not written by kingdom Christians when they are able to share a unique or challenging perspective. In engaging with any of our resources we encoura
Episodes
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“Walk the Talk #10: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Ben Craig, Nathaniel Yoder, Austin Shenk, Scott Stauffer, and Hector Troyer
Strength to Strength welcomes five brothers to share about initiatives that they are involved in. The unsung heroes of Jesus’ kingdom are the faithful disciples who serve their Lord without fanfare or applause. Whether you are a warrior in secret prayer, a widow who casts in the last two mites…
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"Upside-Down Economics" by Zack Morgan
Strength to Strength welcomed Zack Morgan to discuss economics Jesus’ way. Zack shares how he came to embrace Jesus’ teaching on finances, including investing, saving, and retirement, and considers how our resources can serve Jesus’ kingdom. An interactive question-and-answer period follows.
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S2S Sisters: "Bipolar Disorder A Story of Thorns, Roses, and Redemption" by Sue Kauffman
Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Sue Kauffman to discuss the challenges she has faced living with those with a bipolar condition. Sue Kauffman has experienced living with and loving people with a bipolar disorder—first her father, and then her husband. Can mental illness and beauty fit into...
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"Peter Stepped Out of the Boat. Should You?" by Glenn Martin
Strength to Strength welcomed Glenn Martin to revisit a familiar story recorded in the Gospels. Matthew recounts Jesus walking on the troubled waters to the disciples in the boat; perhaps more astounding, Peter famously stepped out of the boat to walk to Jesus, too. Though everyone acknowledges...
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"A Stumbling Journey Into God’s Kingdom" by Steve Meres
September 12, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Steve Meres to share his life story. Join Steve as he describes how he has stumbled and fumbled his way through growing up a Catholic, falling into the world, finding Christ through tragedy with the help of a Seventh-Day Adventist and a Calvary...
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S2S Sisters: "The Power of the Hidden Woman" by Patty Miller
September 12, 2026. Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Patty Miller to discuss the behind-the-scenes experience of one who supports others’ ministries. Serving from behind—what does that mean in today’s world of women’s rights and strident individualism? A woman of God has value and merit in…
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S2S Sisters: "The Power of the Word of God to Renew Our Minds" by Christy Kenaston
September 5, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Christy Kenaston to discuss how to use the power of the Word to renew our minds and stabilize our hearts. Whether at home or abroad we women often face a battle in our minds. There are days when thoughts fight against our very soul and...
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"The Power of Faithfulness in the Mundane" by Carol Myer
August 1, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Carol Myer to encourage faithfulness in the little things. When we consider the power of Faithfulness, we have to first step back and recognize that we are stewards. Can anyone know what to steward if we don’t recognize our gifts? We will look…
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S2S Author Interview: "The False Equation" by Ryan Roth
Does secularism truly deserve credit for rationality, scientific progress, and tolerance? In this S2S Books interview, author Ryan Roth discusses his new book, *The False Equation: Challenging the Claim that Secularism Equals Rationality and Tolerance*. Ryan examines the historical narrative that...
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"The Power of Limits in an Age of Distraction" by Kristi Mast
July 4, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Kristi Mast to discuss the power of a focused life. Most of us understand that our phones are stealing our attention and sometimes even our fruitfulness. But how do we practically master our devices instead of letting them master us, especially...
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"Anabaptist Origins Documentary: Retracing the First 100 Years" by Reagan Schrock
June 25, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomes Reagan Schrock to share the story of the Anabaptist Origins documentary. Anabaptist Origins is a ten-part documentary series tracing the first hundred years of the Anabaptist movement. Filmed on location across Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic,...
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"Would the 1st Century Christians Go to War?" by Anan Twijjukye
June 23, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Anan Twijjukye to answer a much-disputed question: should Christians fight for their country? What does it mean to love our enemies? What did the early Christians believe, and would they stand with modern Christians on war? Join us to learn about the...
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S2S Sisters: "Backsliding, Remarriage, and Restoration: A Testimony of God’s Faithful Provision" by Jane Hodges
June 6, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Jane Hodges to share her testimony and life story. In the Talk, Jane discusses the downward spiral of sin and the hopelessness that life brings. But the love and goodness of God is enduring. Even when stumbling and backsliding, God came out on…
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"God Is Faithful and the Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail Against the Church" by Stephen Russell
May 23, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Stephen Russell for this wrap-up talk on our Sacred Roots series. In the Sacred Roots series, we have surveyed the history and development of the Church of Jesus Christ from its founding through to the end of the Reformation. We will look at what…
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"Does Progressive Dispensationalism Fit in Christ's Kingdom?" —an S2S rebuttal
Strength to Strength responds to a recent episode by Anabaptist Perspectives. In this response video, Greg Weaver is joined by Justin Zehr and Bryant Martin to offer a rebuttal to the presentation offered by Julian Stoltzfus. In this episode, we respond to a presentation on Progressive...
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“Finding God’s Purpose for Our Pain” by Grant Bontrager
May 9, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Grant Bontrager to discuss lessons learned through his life story. Grant Bontrager was born as the result of a sexual assault. Although he was raised in a loving, Christian home, he still struggled intensely with identity, questions about his past, and…
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"God Is a Wonderful Father" by Rhoda Wenger
May 2, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Rhoda Wenger to share her testimony. Traveling through life with my sweetheart of 53½ years has been an adventure I would not trade. God blessed us with 9 precious children, 5 additional precious children through marriage, and 14 treasured...
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Announcing Caleb Summit 2026
Caleb Summit registration is open! October 29–30, 2026 Schedule here: https://www.calebsummit.org/schedule Caleb Summit is a gathering built to activate and align men (16+) with the historic Christian faith—and to ignite church planting, evangelism, and movement growth. This is not a retreat or a...
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"Romans Made Simple" by David Bercot
April 25, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed David Bercot to explore Paul’s most theologically foundational—but often divisive—book, Romans. Romans can be a difficult book to navigate. As a result, people have used Romans to teach wrong doctrines like salvation by faith alone. However, Bercot...
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S2S Sisters: "The Power of Intercessory Prayer" by Marietta Yoder
April 4, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Marietta Yoder to discuss the power of intercessory prayer. "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." —James 5:16 Without prayer, ministry becomes a human effort that is like the vapor, shadow, grass. It will not last–only...
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S2S Author Interview: "Conflict Arraigned" by Ryan Martin
Conflict is inevitable. It is a normal part of the human experience. The important question is: “Are we doing it well?” Dare to believe that we can be peacemakers in every situation and be called the children of God. You will be surprised at the outpouring of His blessing. BUY this book here:...
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"The Kingdom in Context of the Whole Scripture" by Paul Lamicela
April 11, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Lamicela to explore the place that the kingdom of God has within the Scripture. Sometimes we use “kingdom” as a buzzword, perhaps paired with a few prooftexts from the Gospels. But what did Jesus really mean when he proclaimed that the “kingdom of...
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"Walk the Talk #9: Spotlight on Kingdom Work" by four brothers
March 28, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed four brothers to share about initiatives that they are involved in. The unsung heroes of Jesus’ kingdom are the faithful disciples who serve their Lord without fanfare or applause. Whether you are a warrior in secret prayer, a widow who casts in the…
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"Sacred Roots: How the Reformers Slipped in Soteriology" by Philip Hess
March 14, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Philip Hess to critique the reformer’s views of soteriology. Did the Protestant Reformers restore the true Apostolic doctrine to the church? Or did they fall short of this goal? Join us as we talk about how the Reformation teaching of “faith alone” did...
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S2S Sisters: "The Power of Love: Evangelism" by Faith Zook
March 7, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Faith Zook to discuss practical evangelism. When was the last time I had a conversation with a total stranger? Does talking to the ungodly around us make me feel uncomfortable or do I feel energized by these conversations? In this talk, Faith…
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"Sacred Roots: Separation—a Swiss Brethren Article of Faith" by Edsel Burdge
February 28, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Edsel Burdge to discuss the early Anabaptists’ understanding of separation. This message explores the roots of early Anabaptism, the 500th anniversary of believer’s baptism in Zurich (1525), and the Schleitheim Articles of 1527. Learn how Michael...
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"Sacred Roots: Faith at the Stake: Michael Sattler and the Cost of Discipleship" by Finny Kuruvilla
February 14, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Finny Kuruvilla to share the story of Michael Sattler, a short life with an large impact. Who was Michael Sattler? This talk examines the life and thought of Michael Sattler within the context of the early 1500s, highlighting the Schleitheim...
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S2S Sisters: "The Power of a Well-Ordered Home" by Mariel Frost
February 7, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Mariel Frost to discuss what a home can offer when parents properly order their family. There is power in a well-ordered home. It serves as a platform for hospitality and a launchpad for ministry. It is a sanctuary of rest and a source of...
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S2S Books: "It's Not Your Business" by Gary Miller
How can business owners intentionally pursue the kingdom of God while using their resources wisely? Find ways to keep Christ at the center of your business in a materialistic world. Purchase this book here: https://strengthtostrength.org/product/its-not-your-business-gary-miller/...
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"Stewarding Your Story in 2026" by Ian Miller
January 24, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Ian Miller to share how to seek Jesus’ kingdom first in 2026. Too often we sacrifice what’s most important on the altar of the urgent. With so much demanding our attention, how can we keep first things first? I want to take a look at Jesus’ life and...
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"Sacred Roots: Martyrs Only in the Past: What About Us?" by Stephan Gingerich
January 10, 2026 Strength to Strength welcomed Stephan Gingerich to ask if we're willing to pay the ultimate price for our allegiance to Jesus. Thousands of courageous young men willingly gave their lives to defend the “cause of freedom” in the World Wars. Where are the men and women, young and...
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Bonus Talk: "Business as Mission" by Gary Miller
January 8, 2026 Extend Cafés invited Strength to Strength listeners to join them as they host author and thought-leader, Gary Miller, for a talk on business. How can business owners intentionally pursue the kingdom of God while using their resources wisely? Find ways to keep Christ at the center…
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"After the Shattering: Hope for Betrayal Trauma" by Shari Zook
January 3, 2026 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Shari Zook to discuss the toughest of struggles: betrayal. What does hope have to say about a husband’s sexual addiction? In this session, Shari will share the lies she internalized as a wife, and the truth God is writing in her heart about...
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"Conditions and Responses for a Kingdom Renewal" by Saimir Braho
December 27, 2025 Strength to Strength welcomed Saimir Braho to share what we need to be as the people of God to have the outcomes in the world that we hope for. How is it that the Kingdom of God seems to be hard to recognize these days, especially in Europe? Ecclesiastes reminds us: “Do not be...
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S2S Books: "A Great Nation: Rescuing Abraham from Dispensationalism" by Gregory Weaver
Gregory Weaver. Jesus told his Jewish audience, “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.” What did Jesus imply with this statement? In this book, Gregory Weaver examines how Jesus and his apostles understood the promises made to Abraham. Rediscover the historic…
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"Behind the Scenes: Kingdom Connect Europe, Seeker’s Café, S2S Books, Church Index, Sacred Roots, Caleb Summit" by S2S admin team
December 11, 2025 On our 5-year anniversary, the admin team at S2S met virtually to have another Roundtable discussion. 2025 has been a busy and productive year, as this discussion shows. Besides growing our current projects, we are expanding into some new territory. Check it out! The following...
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"Sacred Roots: Q&A on Anabaptists’ Understanding of the Sacraments" by Dean Taylor
December 13, 2025 Strength to Strength welcomed Dean Taylor for a Q&A on the sacraments. This Q&A follows Dean’s talk of November 8, 2025, “Sacred Roots: The Anabaptists, the Sacraments, and the Words of Jesus.” It is recommended you listen to that Talk prior to this Q&A. This Q&A specifically...
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S2S Sisters: Author Interview: “New Books: Living Faithfully as Women” interview of Regina Rosenberry and Gina Martin
December 6, 2025 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomes two authors to discuss their recent books. - "Every Girl's Journey" by Regina Rosenberry (https://strengthtostrength.org/product/every-girls-journey-regina-rosenberry/) - "She Shall Be Praised" by Gina Martin...
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S2S Author Interview: "Pablo Yoder Memoir: Reflections on His Life and Last Book" by two brothers
Two brothers who were closely connected to Pablo joined S2S Books for a conversation about his life, ministry and books. As you will hear, Pablo lived his life to the fullest and many were brought to the faith through his life, however, even with his passing, it can be said as the Hebrew writer...
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S2S Sisters: Bonus Talk: "A Hope-Filled Conversation on Addictions" by Janelle Glick & Karen Peachey
November 22, 2025 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Janelle Glick & Karen Peachey on this off-schedule meeting to join a panel discussion on breaking addictions. An interactive question-and-answer period follows. https://strengthtostrength.org/a-hope-filled-conversation-on-addictions/
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"Christians and Politics: Charlie Kirk, Shane Claiborne, or Jesus?" by Micah Hozen
November 22, 2025 Strength to Strength welcomed Micah Hozen to share about the relationship of earthly politics and the kingdom of God. Christianity and politics, exploring whether Christians should engage in politics and voting. Jesus’ words, “My kingdom is not of this world,” form the…
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"Sacred Roots: The Anabaptists, the Sacraments, and the Words of Jesus" by Dean Taylor
Strength to Strength welcomes Dean Taylor for another episode on the Radical Reformation. In this episode of Strength to Strength, Dean Taylor revisits the Radical Reformation through the lens of the sacraments—Baptism and Communion—and challenges many of our modern assumptions about them. Too...
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S2S Sisters: "The Sisters’ Role in Intentional Church Life" by Crystal Johnson and Alyssa Wray
November 1, 2025 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Crystal Johnson and Alyssa Wray to help us rediscover the vital role of sisters in the Christian community. What are the roles and responsibilities of sisters in Christian community? Because women in many of our churches are not preaching at...
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"Walk the Talk #8: Spotlight on Kingdom Work" by 4 brothers
October 25, 2025 Strength to Strength hosts periodic Talks to spotlight Kingdom initiatives that can be an inspiration to others in the greater community of Jesus’ followers. Strength to Strength welcomed four brothers to share about initiatives that they are involved in. The unsung heroes of...
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"Sacred Roots: The Radical Reformation: A Model For Our Time" by Dean Taylor
October 11, 2025 Strength to Strength welcomed Dean Taylor for a conversation on the Radical Reformation—that fascinating yet often misunderstood period that followed the medieval and magisterial reformations. Historians have sometimes described it as “the left wing of the Reformation,”…
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S2S Books Follow-up Interview: "Jesus and the Mennonites" by Hector Troyer
Hector Troyer. Get ready for a frank and honest look at the underside of today’s Anabaptist evangelism culture. We’ll talk about some pretty sacred stuff. Like… Is worldly Christianity’s view of a relationship with Jesus destroying the Mennonite understanding of the Gospel? Do we need to…
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"Two Nations Under God? Comparing the Competing Claims of Christian Nationalism versus the Kingdom of God" by Matthew Milioni
October 14, 2025 Well of Life invites Strength to Strength listeners to join them as they host Matthew Milioni to discuss the American political landscape from a radically Christian perspective. As the United States continues to divide into increasingly polarized factions, there is a war raging…
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“Sacred Roots: The Radical Reformation: A Model for Our Time” by Dean Taylor
October 11, 2025 Strength to Strength welcomed Dean Taylor for a conversation on the Radical Reformation—that fascinating yet often misunderstood period that followed the medieval and magisterial reformations. Historians have sometimes described it as “the left wing of the Reformation,”…
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S2S Sisters: "For We Are Temples" by Christina Baer
October 4, 2025 Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Christina Baer to discuss a common, but underappreciated, phrase from the Bible. Scripture says that our bodies are temples and the Spirit of God dwells in us. This phrase can get tossed around quite a bit, but what does it mean for us…
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S2S Sisters: "Living Strategically to Honor God: My Journey of Faith" by Sarah Knapp
Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Sarah Knapp to share her testimony. Sarah’s deepest longing, and life’s ultimate aim, is to honor God and live intentionally for the advancement of His kingdom. Sarah doesn’t offer her story as a model of perfection, but hopes that in sharing some of her...
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*Strength to Strength* offers resources that will strengthen your obedient love-faith relationship with King Jesus and give you solid footing in a shaky world.* VISION: Inspire flourishing communities of faithful Jesus-followers around the world.* MISSION: Advance Jesus’ kingdom by assisting the church in earnestly contending for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, through tackling thought-provoking topics, by stimulating candid discussions, and by sharing faith-building testimonies.* ACTION: We do this by providing multimedia resources including podcasts, videos, and books, and by pointing people to local communities of believers.Our speakers and writers are supportive of a Christ-centered, kingdom-focused, Scripture-based way of life, specifically as modeled by the Anabaptist tradition. However, we will sell books not written by kingdom Christians when they are able to share a unique or challenging perspective. In engaging with any of our resources we encoura
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