On today's episode, we welcome Beverly Driedger to the show. Beverly and her husband, Dale, have been in the mission field serving the Mennonites of Bolivia for the last several years.

How did a young girl from northern Canada come to be at home in Bolivia? And how did the recent political upheaval in Bolivia challenge her faith?

It's no secret Mennonites love food and have a history rich in tradition and cream gravy. To be a Mennonite is to love roll kuchen, portzelky, and wareneki!

As with every culture, some foods may seem strange to those on the outside. Join Maria and Deanna as they count down the top 10 Mennonite foods which may sound disgusting but are traditional favourites and actually quite delicious. 

Join Maria and Deanna as they continue to discuss the myths surrounding Mennonite women. It's easy to make assumptions about other cultures, and as always, it takes getting up close and personal to discover there is always more depth beneath the surface.

The world may see Mennonite women as hardworking, submissive, homemakers who love to cook and work in the garden. But is this true?

Today, Deanna and Maria tackle the different myths surrounding Mennonite women and shed a little light on how they really think. Plus, Deanna has an exciting announcement! If you've been paying attention, you may guess what it is!

On today's show, Deanna and Maria discuss how growing up Mennonite shaped their view of themselves, the pressure to marry young, and questioning our worth in a culture that values productivity.  

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During the 16th century, Mennonites were persecuted and killed for their faith. How has this affected the view of the world they have today?

Join Maria and Deanna on today's show as they discuss how their view of the world was shaped by their Mennonite culture and why fear is never the solution.

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Have you ever thought of how your culture has shaped your view of God? In today's episode, Deanna and Maria sit down to discuss how their Mennonite upbringing influenced their view of God and the importance of having a correct and complete view of Him.

But being a Mennonite also has its perks, and one favourite tradition of the Mennonite culture is faspa. If you've never experienced this meal, we regret to inform you that you are missing out! Listen to the episode to learn more about this well-loved traditional meal.

As always, we would love to hear from you! 

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Deanna Friesen lives in La Crete, Alberta, with her wonderful husband, Andrew. They love travelling, food, renovating their little house trailer, camping, and so much more. 

Together, they serve in Plautdietsch ministries full-time with music, translation work, and touring with D'Friesens - Andrew's parents. 

God is faithful and true, and she is grateful to be serving in His kingdom. To learn more about their ministry and to listen to Andrew's plautdietsch podcast, click here.

Maria Dyck is a writer and editor who loves helping women find their identity in Jesus Christ. She loves gardening, British crime shows, and a bit of cream in her coffee. She's been married for 20 years to Jim - the man who literally fixes everything she breaks, and she loves him for it! Together, they have 3 children and live on an acreage in northern B.C.

In today's episode, Maria shares how she came to embrace her Mennonite roots, her journey to Belize and back, and how God began healing her from a lifetime of depression.

You can visit her at her website www.whenwallstumble.net

Welcome to the premiere of Mennonite Girls in a Modern World! 

Meet your hosts, Maria Dyck and Deanna Friesen, and find out why you need a podcast about all things Mennonite in your life!

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