I love your show Thank you for letting all of into your world. I truly appreicate all that you do for the kids that turn to you for help coming out of the Amish Commuity. Have you ever been to the Amish Country in Holmes County?
Amish in the City had such an impact on me.
I was always beyond curious as to where your life was going to take you.
I grew up in Wisconsin and after 16 years of living in South Florida – I realize I’ll probably always feel like a fish out of water here. The people are so different. You are a true inspiration and I am so happy that you’re loving life!
Are you a former Amish, or why do you feel like a fish out of water? I also live in South Florida, was a former Amish, do not feel like a fish out of water. God has changed all that for me.
I as a collector of all things Oil Pull do have contact with the Amish from the La Grange area,and our Antique tractor shows . I very much enjoy your show and watching today 5-8 the episode rebuilding houses in Tornado stricken areas Your group is to be commended. Hope your show is on for a Long time…
Love the show so I cant wait till I can read the book! It is so kind of you to do what you do for people you have made a wonderful impact on alot of peoples lives I love that you enjoy helping out in any way you can! You are also doing an amazing job helping those boys start a fresh good new start. The help u all did after the tornado was amazing and the ex amish coming to you after they leave there family is the best oppurtunity they will ever come across! Keep up the good work & god bless u..
I have learned so much from watching Nat Geo’s Amish documentaries. It has made me think more about myself and my faith and the divisions that some of my decisions have caused between me and people that I care about from my small hometown. We are not the same, but there are similarities.
What an awesome show with wonderful people. I am praying for God’s blessings on Mose, his family, and those he is helping. But I wish the Amish would realize that there are others who are saved, and going to Heaven. As a person who HAS accepted Christ as my Savior, I am a Christian, and am going to heaven. It is very sad that as people who say the are following God, the Amish are so judgemental. The Bible says judge not lest you be judged, because by the measure that you judge others, you too will be judge. Yes, there are bad people in the world, but there are also some great , christian people in the world too.
Thank you, Mose. I lived many years being afraid I was going to hell because of a very similar situation. You and the other Ex-Amish have made me to appreciate my parents for still loving me, and supporting myself and my siblings who have decided to follow a different path from them. My Dad is what we call a “Hell-fire and brimstone” preacher, who always preached what seemed to me a very hard, mean, and judgmental God, So a great deal of my free time was spent worrying over what might happen to me after my demise. Needless to say, I have complete empathy with you, as I know what it is to always have to reason with yourself to keep from second guessing your life choices. Thank you, my friend, for making me realize I am not the only one battling these mental monsters. Even now, after I have settled in and feel I have reached a place where I live in a way that God is accepting of, I still have those moments where I question my choices. But at least I know I am not the only one. I wish the BEST for all of you, If you are ever in the area, anything that is mine is at your disposal.
John
I can’t wait until your book comes out; I know it will be met with great success.
Also; thank you for sharing the photo’s of your family…they were lovely. My favorite was #13 of your family…I can see the joy in all of your hearts come straight through. Just Beautiful.
The greatest gift we ever received from the Savior was his guarantee that if we believe in him and what he did on the cross at Calvary, we will be saved. No one took the penalty for our sin but Jesus and there is no condemnation in being in Christ Jesus. We must repent and ask the Father, in Jesus name, to forgive us for our sins and THAT IS IT…he already paid the penalty. Now we must live for him everyday love our brother. Thanks.
Watching “Out Of Order” has made me think a lot about my “new found” Christianity. I know that we aren’t supposed to judge others but (here I go) I can’t help feeling that somewhere along the way, the Amish folks you grew up with, Mose, missed the idea of “loving the sinner while hating the sin”.
To watch the rejection that the young man (who was in the car accident) experienced from HIS OWN FAMILY was not only an emotional experience for me but struck me as an example of genuine UN-Christian behavior. I understand that the Amish were a persecuted sect almost 200 years ago in Europe and are cautious (okay, hostile) to outside influences but that was a truly sad thing to watch and had me shaking my head in disbelief.
As a resident of Pennsylvania, and only about an hour’s drive from Lancaster County and their Amish population, I was fascinated to see the differences you’ve encountered so far with the Amish in that area. I was surprised to learn that “my” Amish are more tolerant than the community you grew up with in Wisconsin! I wonder how different your life might have been had you grewn up in Lancaster (or York) PA and the Amish community there?
Maybe Michaela should “re-locate” to the more open minded Pennsylvania Amish communities?
By the way, to answer a question you had, NO, I don’t think your voice is too monotone at all! In fact, I think it is quite sexy. You have a professional sounding voice (to my ears) and I think you could have broadcasting career. It’s the sort of voice that I’d like to hear on the other end of the telephone if I needed help or advice.
Please keep up the good work. You are helping so many people, Amish and “English” and I especially commend you and the others in your “ex-Amish” community for helping out and demonstrating your ingrained Amish work ethic. It ought to be taught in schools…
May God bless you and your family and keep you safe in your travels. Many thanks or your work!
As a 69 year old ex-Amish, I can identify with much of what you have been saying. However the Amish community that I grew up in was not nearly as strict as the one you grew up in. I actually left with my fathers blessing. Mose, I hope you can sometime also receive such a blessing from your parents. That will bring you great peace. I left the Amish but I will always cling to Jesus.
I have worked around and with Amish for many years since my departure from that community. I am glad to say there is an enlightenment happening in some Amish communities and I praise God for that.
Hi Mose, I was so worried about Jonas after his crash… I know he is young, but it’s sad that his parents didn’t have the ability to look at the life that they had created and cared for him. I worry that these boys, come out into our English world. get exposed to alcohol and what else.. hop into a car with no experience how powerful they are, and BAM.. the next thing you know you are sneaking cheese into the hospital (as you commented in an earlier post)..I see Curtis’ point as he worries about Hoss maybe leading them not just into a world of sin, but maybe he does have a sincere concern, that sometimes they can’t handle the “freedom” of the responsiblity of driving responsibly, sober. I see on the opening parts of the show one boy drinking something (maybe beer) and then show the odometer going almost 105mph!! OMG.. even I haven’t never driven that fast. well maybe once or twice. I praise all that you do to help these guys and to be a mentor to them to how to live in our world and stay ALIVE!! I know Hoss has the best intentions, but I know for a fact alot of those boys are underage and to expose them to alcohol is a bit concerning.. not sure if I have my facts straight, but I watch this show religiously. I wish all of you the best of luck. It just broke my heart after Jonas left his parent’s house. I could see he wanted to cry a bit, but wouldn’t do it on camera. I just wanted to give the kid a hug.. so sad. but I hope he grows strong and succeeds. I absolutely respect Cephas Y.. he seems so driven to get out there and make and live the American dream. At only 19 years old.. English teenagers only think of shopping, video games, going to college. He only thinks of buying a home and fixing it up. English teenagers could learn a lot from him. Please send him my regards and I wish him and all of them the best of luck. I know you were worried about your speech and IU and that was a very very smart idea to go to OH and PA to speak with the Amish about their opinions on how to respectfully portray the Amish, and it was a good match to show Esther’s struggle to make sure. She made the right choice to decline the photographers request to don the Amish bonnet and to stand up for herself to remain herself and not use her Amish heritage for profit or gain, just as I know your Amish upbringing has made you a stronger person, but your drive to respect that upbringing by not bringing shame to yourself or your Amish heritage by declining to commercialize on that history.
You have put it so nicely. Thank You. I too have the similar things to say, Mose. You are in my prayers and so are the kids who come out of the community. One question: it seems there are more boys and hardly any girls leaving the community. is that correct?
Mose, I have been watching the show and feel I have something to offer. I have been a cop in a county with an Amish Community. Through my experiences with law enforcement and my teaching hunter safety…yes, to Amish children, I have a good relationship with many and don’t feel like I’m considered English. My offering is this. I think sheriffs and deputies in counties with the Amish could benefit greatly and get a better understanding of what takes place there and how to respect the Amish wishes. I was an investigator once and working on burglaries to 7 Amish homes. The culprits were ex-Amish or those out on their own trying to make the decision. I had to meet the seven families (adults) at an Amish home and discuss why I was going to prosecute them for the crimes. Talk about being in the hot seat–me facing 14 mothers and fathers in a semi circle. Of course no one wanted to go to court and I thought I could get around that some and proceeded with the suspects thinking I had one person who would attest (not swear)about the crimes. The seven were convicted and 4 decided to return to their family and become church members. The other three continued with their drinking and using drugs and I’ve lost track of their exploits. I think cops in the Amish areas should see your show for enlightenment about the Amish Community as I know many of the new hires in departments don’t come from the local area and are unfamiliar with Amish customs and traditions. I think it would help them to understand what may be going on in their lives and may be something to help with rather than always thinking arrest. I think if DVD series were produced that could be shared, bought, passed around sheriff’s and police departments they would be beneficial for both the cops and the Amish. You know and I know that the Bishops would never approve or open themselves to a discussion about customs and traditions. I wish I had understood things better back then but I was happy that four of the youths went back to the church and their families. That is not to say that I don’t understand those that leave and become ex-Amish. I have several friends that are and/ or have become Mennonite. I’m sure the shunning must weigh so heavily on their hearts but I can’t change that. In thinking about it, I have had a lot of fun at “sings” that have gotten out of control and ex-Amish parties where they invite the young Amish girls to drink and then who knows what happens. I worried about those a lot. I used to pack them up and take them home with no charges filed because I knew it was going to be much rougher on them there than in court. I also worried about Amish punishment which had been rumored to be very harsh or brutal though. I hope you get this as I know from watching, it has helped me…even though a little too late. rusty stephens, former deputy
My fathers’s mother’s family (my paternal grandmother)was from Morgantown, PA–Berks County and Old Order Amish. Her grandmother left the Amish and became Mennonite and then future generations became mainstream Christians. In the very old days there was not such a transition certainly there were no cars or electricity then. I was amazed that no one was shunned. In fact that part of the family is very kind and unjudgemental to this day. My parents took my brother and I as children back to PA to see some distant Amish relatives in the summer one year. I wanted an Amish prayer cap in the worst way. The farms were neat and the animals well cared for. I was amazed by the an insiders view of how they really lived in their homes. Very simply and very clean is what I saw in PA.
We also had direct connections to the Amish of LaGrange County Indiana,–my great grandfather’s farm was there, and they seemed not as well organized in their daily lives. I used to love going to Shipshewana and the weekly sale. As an adult my cousin and I would explore the area where the tourists seldom wandered and enjoy mingling with the Amish.
My Grandparents are buried in Topeka Indiana as my grandfather wanted to hear the clip clop of the horses as they drove by. Lots of Mennonites buried there as well as my other family members.
I am devoted to your show and am eager to see how Michaela turns out. I am still upset about the story of Cephas–which it appears others here are not aware. You really make it obvious what a hard time these kids have and of course you can relate as you were in their shoes with no support sywtem
I contacted Marlene Miller this week–she is a formerly English woman who married an Amish man and has been Amish for 49 years!She had ten children She is Old order and living in Ohio. She wrote a book and I ordered it.
Thanks for all you do to open our eyes to the unique concerns of the Ex-Amish community. We all need to be aware of what is happening as well be enlightened about the true life of the Amish.
Can’t wait to read your book!
Can we also read your book in the Netherlands? In Dutch?
Good luck with your book!
I love your show Thank you for letting all of into your world. I truly appreicate all that you do for the kids that turn to you for help coming out of the Amish Commuity. Have you ever been to the Amish Country in Holmes County?
Amish in the City had such an impact on me.
I was always beyond curious as to where your life was going to take you.
I grew up in Wisconsin and after 16 years of living in South Florida – I realize I’ll probably always feel like a fish out of water here. The people are so different. You are a true inspiration and I am so happy that you’re loving life!
Are you a former Amish, or why do you feel like a fish out of water? I also live in South Florida, was a former Amish, do not feel like a fish out of water. God has changed all that for me.
Looking forward to your book, Mose!
I as a collector of all things Oil Pull do have contact with the Amish from the La Grange area,and our Antique tractor shows . I very much enjoy your show and watching today 5-8 the episode rebuilding houses in Tornado stricken areas Your group is to be commended. Hope your show is on for a Long time…
Love the show so I cant wait till I can read the book! It is so kind of you to do what you do for people you have made a wonderful impact on alot of peoples lives I love that you enjoy helping out in any way you can! You are also doing an amazing job helping those boys start a fresh good new start. The help u all did after the tornado was amazing and the ex amish coming to you after they leave there family is the best oppurtunity they will ever come across! Keep up the good work & god bless u..
I have learned so much from watching Nat Geo’s Amish documentaries. It has made me think more about myself and my faith and the divisions that some of my decisions have caused between me and people that I care about from my small hometown. We are not the same, but there are similarities.
What an awesome show with wonderful people. I am praying for God’s blessings on Mose, his family, and those he is helping. But I wish the Amish would realize that there are others who are saved, and going to Heaven. As a person who HAS accepted Christ as my Savior, I am a Christian, and am going to heaven. It is very sad that as people who say the are following God, the Amish are so judgemental. The Bible says judge not lest you be judged, because by the measure that you judge others, you too will be judge. Yes, there are bad people in the world, but there are also some great , christian people in the world too.
Thank you, Mose. I lived many years being afraid I was going to hell because of a very similar situation. You and the other Ex-Amish have made me to appreciate my parents for still loving me, and supporting myself and my siblings who have decided to follow a different path from them. My Dad is what we call a “Hell-fire and brimstone” preacher, who always preached what seemed to me a very hard, mean, and judgmental God, So a great deal of my free time was spent worrying over what might happen to me after my demise. Needless to say, I have complete empathy with you, as I know what it is to always have to reason with yourself to keep from second guessing your life choices. Thank you, my friend, for making me realize I am not the only one battling these mental monsters. Even now, after I have settled in and feel I have reached a place where I live in a way that God is accepting of, I still have those moments where I question my choices. But at least I know I am not the only one. I wish the BEST for all of you, If you are ever in the area, anything that is mine is at your disposal.
John
I can’t wait until your book comes out; I know it will be met with great success.
Also; thank you for sharing the photo’s of your family…they were lovely. My favorite was #13 of your family…I can see the joy in all of your hearts come straight through. Just Beautiful.
Can’t wait until your book comes out. That is 1 I’m diffidently going to read. Love Amish out of order. Thanks for inlighting us on the Amish ways.
The greatest gift we ever received from the Savior was his guarantee that if we believe in him and what he did on the cross at Calvary, we will be saved. No one took the penalty for our sin but Jesus and there is no condemnation in being in Christ Jesus. We must repent and ask the Father, in Jesus name, to forgive us for our sins and THAT IS IT…he already paid the penalty. Now we must live for him everyday love our brother. Thanks.
Keep up the awesome work, Mose – you are truly a gift to everyone that knows you
Watching “Out Of Order” has made me think a lot about my “new found” Christianity. I know that we aren’t supposed to judge others but (here I go) I can’t help feeling that somewhere along the way, the Amish folks you grew up with, Mose, missed the idea of “loving the sinner while hating the sin”.
To watch the rejection that the young man (who was in the car accident) experienced from HIS OWN FAMILY was not only an emotional experience for me but struck me as an example of genuine UN-Christian behavior. I understand that the Amish were a persecuted sect almost 200 years ago in Europe and are cautious (okay, hostile) to outside influences but that was a truly sad thing to watch and had me shaking my head in disbelief.
As a resident of Pennsylvania, and only about an hour’s drive from Lancaster County and their Amish population, I was fascinated to see the differences you’ve encountered so far with the Amish in that area. I was surprised to learn that “my” Amish are more tolerant than the community you grew up with in Wisconsin! I wonder how different your life might have been had you grewn up in Lancaster (or York) PA and the Amish community there?
Maybe Michaela should “re-locate” to the more open minded Pennsylvania Amish communities?
By the way, to answer a question you had, NO, I don’t think your voice is too monotone at all! In fact, I think it is quite sexy. You have a professional sounding voice (to my ears) and I think you could have broadcasting career. It’s the sort of voice that I’d like to hear on the other end of the telephone if I needed help or advice.
Please keep up the good work. You are helping so many people, Amish and “English” and I especially commend you and the others in your “ex-Amish” community for helping out and demonstrating your ingrained Amish work ethic. It ought to be taught in schools…
May God bless you and your family and keep you safe in your travels. Many thanks or your work!
+ Auburn
As a 69 year old ex-Amish, I can identify with much of what you have been saying. However the Amish community that I grew up in was not nearly as strict as the one you grew up in. I actually left with my fathers blessing. Mose, I hope you can sometime also receive such a blessing from your parents. That will bring you great peace. I left the Amish but I will always cling to Jesus.
I have worked around and with Amish for many years since my departure from that community. I am glad to say there is an enlightenment happening in some Amish communities and I praise God for that.
By the way I had an uncle Mose Gingerich.
Hi Mose, I was so worried about Jonas after his crash… I know he is young, but it’s sad that his parents didn’t have the ability to look at the life that they had created and cared for him. I worry that these boys, come out into our English world. get exposed to alcohol and what else.. hop into a car with no experience how powerful they are, and BAM.. the next thing you know you are sneaking cheese into the hospital (as you commented in an earlier post)..I see Curtis’ point as he worries about Hoss maybe leading them not just into a world of sin, but maybe he does have a sincere concern, that sometimes they can’t handle the “freedom” of the responsiblity of driving responsibly, sober. I see on the opening parts of the show one boy drinking something (maybe beer) and then show the odometer going almost 105mph!! OMG.. even I haven’t never driven that fast. well maybe once or twice. I praise all that you do to help these guys and to be a mentor to them to how to live in our world and stay ALIVE!! I know Hoss has the best intentions, but I know for a fact alot of those boys are underage and to expose them to alcohol is a bit concerning.. not sure if I have my facts straight, but I watch this show religiously. I wish all of you the best of luck. It just broke my heart after Jonas left his parent’s house. I could see he wanted to cry a bit, but wouldn’t do it on camera. I just wanted to give the kid a hug.. so sad. but I hope he grows strong and succeeds. I absolutely respect Cephas Y.. he seems so driven to get out there and make and live the American dream. At only 19 years old.. English teenagers only think of shopping, video games, going to college. He only thinks of buying a home and fixing it up. English teenagers could learn a lot from him. Please send him my regards and I wish him and all of them the best of luck. I know you were worried about your speech and IU and that was a very very smart idea to go to OH and PA to speak with the Amish about their opinions on how to respectfully portray the Amish, and it was a good match to show Esther’s struggle to make sure. She made the right choice to decline the photographers request to don the Amish bonnet and to stand up for herself to remain herself and not use her Amish heritage for profit or gain, just as I know your Amish upbringing has made you a stronger person, but your drive to respect that upbringing by not bringing shame to yourself or your Amish heritage by declining to commercialize on that history.
You have put it so nicely. Thank You. I too have the similar things to say, Mose. You are in my prayers and so are the kids who come out of the community. One question: it seems there are more boys and hardly any girls leaving the community. is that correct?
I cannot WAIT to read your book!
Mose, I have been watching the show and feel I have something to offer. I have been a cop in a county with an Amish Community. Through my experiences with law enforcement and my teaching hunter safety…yes, to Amish children, I have a good relationship with many and don’t feel like I’m considered English. My offering is this. I think sheriffs and deputies in counties with the Amish could benefit greatly and get a better understanding of what takes place there and how to respect the Amish wishes. I was an investigator once and working on burglaries to 7 Amish homes. The culprits were ex-Amish or those out on their own trying to make the decision. I had to meet the seven families (adults) at an Amish home and discuss why I was going to prosecute them for the crimes. Talk about being in the hot seat–me facing 14 mothers and fathers in a semi circle. Of course no one wanted to go to court and I thought I could get around that some and proceeded with the suspects thinking I had one person who would attest (not swear)about the crimes. The seven were convicted and 4 decided to return to their family and become church members. The other three continued with their drinking and using drugs and I’ve lost track of their exploits. I think cops in the Amish areas should see your show for enlightenment about the Amish Community as I know many of the new hires in departments don’t come from the local area and are unfamiliar with Amish customs and traditions. I think it would help them to understand what may be going on in their lives and may be something to help with rather than always thinking arrest. I think if DVD series were produced that could be shared, bought, passed around sheriff’s and police departments they would be beneficial for both the cops and the Amish. You know and I know that the Bishops would never approve or open themselves to a discussion about customs and traditions. I wish I had understood things better back then but I was happy that four of the youths went back to the church and their families. That is not to say that I don’t understand those that leave and become ex-Amish. I have several friends that are and/ or have become Mennonite. I’m sure the shunning must weigh so heavily on their hearts but I can’t change that. In thinking about it, I have had a lot of fun at “sings” that have gotten out of control and ex-Amish parties where they invite the young Amish girls to drink and then who knows what happens. I worried about those a lot. I used to pack them up and take them home with no charges filed because I knew it was going to be much rougher on them there than in court. I also worried about Amish punishment which had been rumored to be very harsh or brutal though. I hope you get this as I know from watching, it has helped me…even though a little too late. rusty stephens, former deputy
Mose,
My fathers’s mother’s family (my paternal grandmother)was from Morgantown, PA–Berks County and Old Order Amish. Her grandmother left the Amish and became Mennonite and then future generations became mainstream Christians. In the very old days there was not such a transition certainly there were no cars or electricity then. I was amazed that no one was shunned. In fact that part of the family is very kind and unjudgemental to this day. My parents took my brother and I as children back to PA to see some distant Amish relatives in the summer one year. I wanted an Amish prayer cap in the worst way. The farms were neat and the animals well cared for. I was amazed by the an insiders view of how they really lived in their homes. Very simply and very clean is what I saw in PA.
We also had direct connections to the Amish of LaGrange County Indiana,–my great grandfather’s farm was there, and they seemed not as well organized in their daily lives. I used to love going to Shipshewana and the weekly sale. As an adult my cousin and I would explore the area where the tourists seldom wandered and enjoy mingling with the Amish.
My Grandparents are buried in Topeka Indiana as my grandfather wanted to hear the clip clop of the horses as they drove by. Lots of Mennonites buried there as well as my other family members.
I am devoted to your show and am eager to see how Michaela turns out. I am still upset about the story of Cephas–which it appears others here are not aware. You really make it obvious what a hard time these kids have and of course you can relate as you were in their shoes with no support sywtem
I contacted Marlene Miller this week–she is a formerly English woman who married an Amish man and has been Amish for 49 years!She had ten children She is Old order and living in Ohio. She wrote a book and I ordered it.
Thanks for all you do to open our eyes to the unique concerns of the Ex-Amish community. We all need to be aware of what is happening as well be enlightened about the true life of the Amish.