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  S2S Author Interview: "The False Equation" by Ryan Roth 06.08.2026 1h 12min

  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 equates secularism with reason and progress. The conversation explores objective truth, the relationship between faith and reason, historical revisionism, the scientific revolution, authoritarianism, and what Ryan calls the “moral liberty principle.”Topics include:• The meaning behind the false equation “2 + 2 = 5” • Whether secularism produced modern science and rational thought • The religious convictions of influential Greek philosophers • The Reformation’s relationship to literacy and scientific discovery • The contrast between the American and French Revolutions • Why authoritarianism—not religious faith—is the true enemy of liberty • How Christians can confidently contend for truth today Merle Burkholder, who wrote the book’s foreword, joins the conversation and helps explore the book’s central arguments.https://strengthtostrength.org/product/the-false-equation-ryan-roth/
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  "The Power of Limits in an Age of Distraction" by Kristi Mast 16.07.2026 1h 12min

  July 4, 2026Strength 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 when we are drained or looking for escape? Embracing our human limits frees us to employ technology as a tool, rather than something that dehumanizes and distracts. Come talk about practical ways to master the screens in your life.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.Downloadable resource on our website:https://strengthtostrength.org/the-power-of-limits-in-an-age-of-distraction/
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  "Anabaptist Origins Documentary: Retracing the First 100 Years" by Reagan Schrock 03.07.2026 58min

  June 25, 2026Strength 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, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, the series brings viewers to the actual places where men like Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, and Menno Simons lived, were hunted, and in some cases died for their convictions. Five hundred years after the first believer’s baptism in Zurich, this is a chance to see our spiritual heritage not as distant history but as real events that still inform and influence us today.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/anabaptist-origins-documentary-retracing-the-first-100-years/
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  "Would the 1st Century Christians Go to War?" by Anan Twijjukye 19.06.2026 57min

  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 practices of the early Christians.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/would-the-1st-century-christians-go-to-war/
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  S2S Sisters: "Backsliding, Remarriage, and Restoration: A Testimony of God’s Faithful Provision" by Jane Hodges 12.06.2026 1h 7min

  June 6, 2026Strength 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 the mountainside to find His lost sheep and restore her back to the fold.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.Book available: https://strengthtostrength.org/product/a-love-that-would-not-let-me-go-jane-hodges/https://strengthtostrength.org/a-testimony-of-gods-faithful-provision/
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  "God Is Faithful and the Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail Against the Church" by Stephen Russell 30.05.2026 1h 20min

  May 23, 2026Strength 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 happened during this 1600 years, both the good and the bad, and consider how this history may effectively give direction to the contemporary church.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/god-is-faithful-and-the-gates-of-hell-will-not-prevail-against-the-church/
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  "Does Progressive Dispensationalism Fit in Christ's Kingdom?" —an S2S rebuttal 23.05.2026 1h 39min

  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 Dispensationalism. Is Progressive Dispensationalism compatible with the Christo-centric hermeneutic or Anabaptism? Does Romans 11 actually teach a distinction between the church and Israel? What should be our prioritization in Bible interpretation? These are a few of the questions we explored.The Bible tells a single unified story. His body is both singular and undivided. The mystery revealed from ages past is that all nationalities would be fellow heirs in the same body. When Jesus broke into the pages of human history he revealed the prophetic mysteries Israel has been pondering for centuries. Join us as we discuss these realities and their implications.https://strengthtostrength.org/does-progressive-dispensationalism-fit-in-christs-kingdom/
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  “Finding God’s Purpose for Our Pain” by Grant Bontrager 16.05.2026 1h 2min

  May 9, 2026Strength 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 the belief that God had a plan for his strange, confusing life.It wasn’t until he went to a counselor, took a deep look at his heart, identified the pain caused by those questions, and brought that pain to Jesus, that he was able to find his identity, and the answers to the many “Why?” questions.Grant has found his calling in life to go share his story in prisons and churches, and to walk with others who are struggling with painful things in their lives.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/finding-gods-purpose-for-our-pain/
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  "God Is a Wonderful Father" by Rhoda Wenger 05.05.2026 1h 10min

  May 2, 2026Strength 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 grandchildren.While our children were still at home, we had the privilege of all traveling together in an itinerant ministry. As our children reached adulthood, they pursued the ministries God called them to. Eventually Ray and I traveled alone. After 33 years of traveling, COVID restrictions in 2020 and now our health issues have ended our travels.Most importantly, traveling the journey of life with the Good Shepherd as my guide, has made this path a joy-filled one, despite the humps and bumps on the path. Living life with God is a marvelous privilege because He is always beside me, guiding, giving wisdom and grace for each situation, and patiently teaching me important life lessons. I look forward to kneeling before Him in person someday to thank Him for pursuing me with goodness and mercy.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/god-is-a-wonderful-father/
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  Announcing Caleb Summit 2026 02.05.2026 39min

  Caleb Summit registration is open!October 29–30, 2026Schedule here: https://www.calebsummit.org/scheduleCaleb 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 recovery meeting. It is a forward-leaning rally for men who want to carry the historic faith with confidence, clarity, and courage.https://www.calebsummit.org/registerOur model is Caleb at 80—still fierce, still faithful, refusing retirement, insisting “Give me this mountain.” Caleb Summit calls men into that same triumphant spirit: holy ambition, joyful strength, and bold initiative.DON’T JUST ATTEND.BE A CALEB.CONQUER THE MOUNTAIN.Keep updated:- WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GFyoFyu72Fk39t3L8vOpc3- Telegram: https://t.me/+F40y5jYeA8AxNDYx- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalebSummit- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strength2strength- Website: https://calebsummit.org/If you have questions, please email calebsummit@strengthtostrength.org.
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  "Romans Made Simple" by David Bercot 30.04.2026 1h 36min

  April 25, 2026Strength 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 explains that if we keep in mind just three simple principles, Romans becomes a book that any Christian can easily and properly understand.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/romans-made-simple/
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  S2S Sisters: "The Power of Intercessory Prayer" by Marietta Yoder 28.04.2026 1h 1min

  April 4, 2026Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Marietta Yoder to discuss the power of intercessory prayer."The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." —James 5:16Without prayer, ministry becomes a human effort that is like the vapor, shadow, grass. It will not last–only burn up. It becomes a burden-an idol.Prayer causes the work you are engaged in to be eternal. Prayer opens people’s heart to the Redeemer. Prayer connects us to God so that His will is lived out on earth. Prayer preserves a people from destruction. It connects your spirit to the Fountain of great fruitfulness.I will try to answer the following questions:- How do I keep from getting bored while praying?- If God wants to do something anyway, than why do I have to pray it?- Why don’t we see answers to prayer? - What examples are there of praying believers who overcame problems? https://strengthtostrength.org/the-power-of-intercessory-prayer/
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  S2S Author Interview: "Conflict Arraigned" by Ryan Martin 25.04.2026 1h 1min

  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: https://strengthtostrength.org/product/conflict-arraigned-ryan-martin/
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  "The Kingdom in Context of the Whole Scripture" by Paul Lamicela 17.04.2026 1h 23min

  April 11, 2026Strength 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 God” was at hand? Hint: we have to dig into the Old Testament to get the full picture. And doing so will bring a richer, deeper, more compelling dimension to our own lives in Jesus’ kingdom.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.Downloadable handout available on our website.https://strengthtostrength.org/the-kingdom-in-context-of-the-whole-scripture/
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  "Walk the Talk #9: Spotlight on Kingdom Work" by four brothers 03.04.2026 1h 32min

  March 28, 2026Strength 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 last two mites, or a worker advancing the bleeding edge of the kingdom, you can rest assured that deeds of service do not escape the eye of our benevolent King.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.- 5:40 Salt Microfinance (https://christianaidministries.org/salt-microfinance-solutions/) by Clyde Zimmerman- 26:54 Ur-BAM (https://ur-bam.com/) by Stephen Stoltzfus- 42:56 Urban Sheds (https://www.urban-sheds.com/) by Jeremy Horning- 1:04:27 Anabaptist Brotherhood (https://anabaptistbrotherhood.org/) by Merle Herrhttps://strengthtostrength.org/walk-the-talk-9/
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  "Sacred Roots: How the Reformers Slipped in Soteriology" by Philip Hess 23.03.2026 1h 26min

  March 14, 2026Strength 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 not represent the New Testament’s picture of faith. To support “faith alone”, the Reformers had to promote forensic justification and monergism. Their alliance with the state church kept them from understanding the New Testament vision for the church as a body of the faithful, and led them to make all kinds of compromises with the teachings of Jesus. In this talk, we will discuss “How the Reformers slipped in Soteriology”.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/sacred-roots-how-the-reformers-slipped-in-soteriology/
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  S2S Sisters: "The Power of Love: Evangelism" by Faith Zook 14.03.2026 1h 1min

  March 7, 2026Strength 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 will show through humor and stories how we can have the confidence to talk to others about the hope that lies within us. Maybe you will be able to relate to her stories and get new ideas for the neighbors in your life.This talk is based on the Biblical account of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus meets this sinful woman in an ordinary situation, asks her probing questions, and ends up saving this woman and her friends. It is an amazing story of the power of love to overcome defenses people put up, while giving us an example of how we also can witness to others.A few ideas will be given in this talk about talking to strangers, being comfortable with the uncomfortable, and pushing conversations into deeper places when given opportunity. Our quiet lives of Christian love are a powerful testimony to those around us, but sometimes our neighbors also need words to be spoken. Our goal is to get those around us to ask the question of whom we speak, “Is not this the Christ?”An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/the-power-of-love-evangelism/
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  "Sacred Roots: Separation—a Swiss Brethren Article of Faith" by Edsel Burdge 07.03.2026 1h 25min

  February 28, 2026Strength 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 Sattler and the Swiss Brethren emphasized separation from the world, non-resistance, discipleship, and living as a distinct people under Christ’s kingdom.Join us to discover:- Why the term “Anabaptist” was a nickname and why many rejected it- The story of the first believer’s baptism in Zurich in 1525- How the Schleitheim Confession (Seven Articles) shaped Swiss Brethren life- Michael Sattler’s powerful defense of faith and separation- The Biblical call from 2 Corinthians 6 to “come out and be separate”This teaching challenges modern Christians to reconsider what it means to be truly set apart from the world while faithfully following Jesus.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/sacred-roots-separation-a-swiss-brethren-article-of-faith/
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  "Sacred Roots: Faith at the Stake: Michael Sattler and the Cost of Discipleship" by Finny Kuruvilla 19.02.2026 1h 17min

  February 14, 2026Strength 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 Confession as a formative theological statement. Sattler’s witness and martyrdom illuminates the ethical and ecclesial costs of discipleship amid sixteenth-century religious upheaval.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/sacred-roots-faith-at-the-stake-michael-sattler-and-the-cost-of-discipleship/
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  S2S Sisters: "The Power of a Well-Ordered Home" by Mariel Frost 14.02.2026 1h 53min

  February 7, 2026Strength 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 peace. A well-ordered home isn’t perfect or fancy, but it functions smoothly like a well-oiled machine. It produces more fruit for the kingdom than individual family members could achieve alone. A well-ordered home is built on teamwork, servant leadership, and right priorities. By God’s grace, we are all capable of creating a well-ordered home.Join us as we explore this topic in a very practical way while also looking at some of its deeper spiritual underpinnings.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/the-power-of-a-well-ordered-home/