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 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 Herr

https://strengthtostrength.org/walk-the-talk-9/

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 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/

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 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/

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 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/

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 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/

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 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/

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/

https://strengthtostrength.org/its-not-your-business/

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 learn how he stayed connected to and focused on His Father’s purpose for His life. Together we will explore what it looks like to get clarity of purpose so that we can steward our story.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/stewarding-your-story-in-2026/

Buy Ian's book here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/ian-miller/abundant-life-leader-planner/paperback/product-gj9gqwp.html

More info on Caleb Summit here: https://www.calebsummit.org/

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 old, who would willingly risk their lives for the cause of spiritual freedom today? Why aren’t we hearing about more Anabaptist people losing their lives in spreading the Gospel?

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/sacred-roots-martyrs-only-in-the-past-what-about-us/

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 of your business in a materialistic world.

This talk will highlight ideas shared in his book, “It’s Not Your Business.”

https://strengthtostrength.org/business-as-mission/