You guys are the sweetest couple EVER! I've always been so curious about the Amish, having been born in a mennonite community myself. My family left it when I was only 2 so I know nothing of that life. I love your faith and passion to share Jesus! Please keep making videos!
@donaldduck91933 жыл бұрын
I watched your video at the auction for the school. Near the end of the video, Joas was showing a spreadsheet for the work assignments. I started wondering how you and your family have become so comfortable with technology in the short time between your life as old order Amish and today. From Priscilla's fashion and decorating skills to Joas's skills with modern milling and construction equipment, you are very modern. I mean that in a complimentary sense, not a derogatory sense. I grew up in a seven child home with one bedroom. My parents got the bedroom. The children slept anywhere they could find a bare spot. We had an outhouse, water, but no hot water; and my mother always made my shirts. I got a new pair of Levi blue jeans every year as my Christmas present. It was a great life and it was the result of economic poverty. Your similar lives resulted from religious choice. I appreciate both. Irregardless of how we grew up, we arrived at the same place in life. I accepted Christ at the age of eight and was baptized at twelve. I regard your videos as an evangelical ministry. Keep up the good work. God bless you and your family.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and as far as the observation of how we adapted. Probably over 15 or 20+ years we slowly adapted:-)
@r.lavernemiller56653 жыл бұрын
You both are such a blessing to listen to as speak of the peace, which only comes from trusting in Jesus!
@brandilaughlin44933 жыл бұрын
I live by a bunch of Mennonites in Missouri and I lived by Amish and I think you guys are the hardest workers I've ever met
@rhondablake32833 жыл бұрын
I am learning so much about the Amish community that I didn’t know. Thank you for sharing. By the way you are such a sweet couple 🙂
@robynhigginbotham64683 жыл бұрын
I grew up just across the Indiana border in Ohio and the Amish were a part of life though they pretty much stayed to themselves. Your sharing opens it up even more. Thank you.❤️
@shannon79953 жыл бұрын
We would love to hear more about you 2003 trip to Switzerland that was life changing. It’s amazing the whole community was able to go there. That story would be very interesting!
@turnapage74173 жыл бұрын
Aren't we Blessed to have you guys reliving what our life should be like...thank you for your wisdom
@stanleyhelenchipperfield66383 жыл бұрын
I love how you both are so at ease talking to us. I feel like I'm an old friend sitting in your living room. We too have a belief that is different than others. We have no name, follow the teachings of Jesus and meet in the home every Sunday. Our ministry is like Jesus sent. Thank you so much for sharing our beliefs. I LOVE it all and love your family.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stanley!! Blessings!
@sandycrawford14693 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your life. The Amish culture has always intrigued me. Love your sense of community and tight family ties. You have a beautiful family! God bless
@kayamo16323 жыл бұрын
I think it’s so important to share with others that although it might not be comfortable, we could all survive without many of the conveniences we currently have. I appreciate your family values and your sharing them on your channel. I grew up on a working dairy farm and my Dad also worked outside of the farm at another full-time job, so I understand being raised with a strong work ethic. It didn’t hurt me whatsoever.
@allgabbyave3 жыл бұрын
I admire the Amish ppl and their family values and practices. Thanks for sharing your life and family with us!
@isabelleallsopp8423 жыл бұрын
We have a Amish Mennonite culture center near us called Be Halt, with a beautiful 360 degree mural highlighting church history. I appreciate learning about different cultures, especially the anabaptists.
@gailrhodes77713 жыл бұрын
I loved every word you spoke!! It was so interesting!!!
@julietrostvit82113 жыл бұрын
Every video you make is wonderful and this was so interesting! We welcome all you have to share so please keep it up. Very dark times are here so let us encourage each other to hide and abide in Jesus. Thank you so much!
@jjacinto1323 жыл бұрын
I agree. You provide such wonderful information. It is a joy to listen to you and learn!
@stephanieboncuk52013 жыл бұрын
I would love to come and experience living a Amish life for a week. And learn how to do things, to make my quilts better, the old way . Canning stuff.etc.
@zenaidailagan58613 жыл бұрын
I love both of you. I had been watching you for a while and I think you are both genuine and beautiful people. Thank you for explaining about the Amish, I came from the Philippines and the way you grew up reminds me of how we were brought up too. I like it when you always include God in your life, I grew up catholic and my faith is very important for me too, thanks again for everything that you’re doing.
@valeriecalderon29933 жыл бұрын
I really feel a sense of community when I watch your videos! God bless us all!
@barbararosebrook38133 жыл бұрын
I so much enjoyed this "thank you so much"
@dianepeak68333 жыл бұрын
I don't know how l came across your videos, but l have watched 3 now, and loved them all!! Looking forward to watching more. Keep those videos coming! God Bless you both and your lovely family.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Welcome Diane!
@paivibleem99443 жыл бұрын
You are a beautiful young couple with beautiful family! Really enjoy your videos! I live in Calgary, Canada and I am 76 years old widow! May God keep blessing you 🙏🏻
@timothyps913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I have always had an interest in the Amish. I appreciate your kind spirits.
@reidumphrey19803 жыл бұрын
Our Family just love your videos. Both of you are so humble and kind. The world needs many more like you. God Bless your Fsmily.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words!
@tawniafreeman38183 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Your family is such a amazing blessing
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Blessings!
@wernerstruebing1162 ай бұрын
I live in Europe and have learned a lot of the Amish from you and I find it very interesting, thank you for sharing, you are such great example for the children and the world.
@MontanaHaven2 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@sojournertruth2313 жыл бұрын
Thank u for taking the time to share your life story Wishing all the best for your family & community. Take care.... Peace 🙏
@springer21123 жыл бұрын
You guys rock! I look forward to all your videos because you are all just the sweetest people! I would cherish friends like you! Be blessed y'all! ✌😎🏴☠️
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and blessings!
@angelikamiles54642 жыл бұрын
I just found you guys on KZfaq and catching up on all your videos, I am finding the way you grew up interesting. I grew up in a small town in Germany and was raised in the catholic way. We had a lot of community things too when I grew up. I love your faith and helps me to find my way back to my faith I lost a long time ago. Thank you
@MontanaHaven2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to our family Angelika! Thank you so much for watching our videos and it is a huge blessing to us if they are a blessing to you! We are so thankful that you’re finding the love of the Father again! Blessings to you!
@jclark4655 ай бұрын
Just Love You Both and your Family Joas and Priscilla You Do a Wonderful Story and Video!!❤❤
@beeheart63243 жыл бұрын
no need to be embarrassed Joas! I love your videos because you are so natural in your sharing. I love the way you both are creative in your own way: it's so important in these times that we see normal people share what they want to share: all the made up and manipulated videos are not showing what life really is! Undistorted, authentic and honest videos are so much needed and appreciated! Much LOVE and Many Blessings!💜💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😀😍
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rociinolte94733 жыл бұрын
I love the Amish culture I was always so drowned to learn about them,such a hard working people and so gentle.
@gregtuke22803 жыл бұрын
Jos the way you consistently affirm your wife Priscilla in your videos is a real encouragement to me do so for my wife.
@debbieroberts6002 жыл бұрын
I Love You Guy’s Stories, Growing Up Amish!
@donnadoering51253 жыл бұрын
I'm not Ammish but our life was similar back in 40s and 50s and I'm so grateful for that. Love ❤️ hearing about your days. I really appreciate those days. From Ontario Canada. Thank you 😊. Blessings.
@yarlettegebarowski59953 жыл бұрын
I so admire your values and way of life. Love these videos you are putting out. I learn something new every time about living a simple wholesome life. Thank you both so much for sharing this with us.
@g.a.hadley32633 жыл бұрын
My husband and I love your channel. You are a blessing.
@vickiulrich66943 жыл бұрын
I am always interested in what you share with us. I have been with you since before you had 500 subscribers and I do agree in that you keep getting better and better. I truly do enjoy hearing about your former days as well as where your life has taken you now. It’s history and I do agree that we are in very scary times but with God we will survive one way or the other. With 13+000 subscribers I would say I’m not alone in my interest in Montana’s Haven. I so enjoyed the Christmas gatherings and the singing, oh how it made me joy filled and happy just listening to your voices in music. Do continue to share with us as we all need good things to balance out all the uncertainty coming to us all but I truly praise God and beg His blessings on our country!!!:):):)
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vicki for watching and hanging in there with us!
@Tinkerbell313263 жыл бұрын
I discovered you today. It is so nice to hear about your life and faith in Jesus. God bless you. You are such a sweet couple.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome Patty!
@raymondhansen22083 жыл бұрын
You both have so much wisdom at such a young age learned a lot about the history of the amish today thank you and God bless
@judyholbrook7915 Жыл бұрын
I love your stories. The kindness from both of you is so easy to watch and listen to. Keep the videos coming. It is good to hear and understand how other families are raised. But our common denominator is Jesus Christ. God bless you all.❤❤
@alb95493 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this video. Have a great weekend!
@mishalea3 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying hearing about your lifestyle, then and now. Blessings!
@suelapointe52993 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this couple by accident today and am thoroughly enjoying it. I love how Joas and Priscilla look at each other with such admiration.
@rough-hewnhomestead57373 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying your channel and enjoyed this video. I think you really hit into some truth in that, because you have lived without things like cars and electricity, you appreciate them each time that you use them now. We all need to remember that our ancestors were much the same--even if not Amish, etc. Both of my parents grew up very poor. My Mom's family had a farm and her Dad was also a coal miner, but there were 10 children, so the money had to go a long way. They did however fare better than some who had 'gone to town' to live because they lived on a farm....big gardens, preserved goods, beef, hogs, chicken, etc. My Mom's family didn't get electricity in their home until probably the 1950's. My Mom remembers well using coal oil lamps, out houses, and my Grandma cooked on a wood stove even while I was growing up. (Someone bought her an electric range, but she rarely used it.) My Dad's family was similar, but they had 'moved to town' and things were harder for them during the Depression years and other times. Grandpa was also a coal miner (we're from WV) and he and Grandma raised a garden and preserved food...but it didn't provide as much as the farm (other grandparents) did. Dad was raised cold, hungry, and going without at times. I think we all need to talk to our elders, read books, etc. and remember every day how fortunate we are to have the choice and ability to flip a light switch or jump into a warm car to go places. I think where we get into sin with 'worldly' things is when we develop a growing hunger for more, faster, bigger, better--never being satisfied. We need to be grateful. Our family 'went frugal' in 2012 and it's taught me to be very thankful for what we have--meager that it might seem to some. I drive a 2005 vehicle in good condition and I am very grateful every time I ride somewhere in it. It's not the fanciest thing on wheels, lol....but I don't have a 'fancy' payment due each month either. :) I very much appreciate that your family is mindful of and grateful for the conveniences that you enjoy. We should all take a note on that. God bless you all and thank you for sharing your life!
@susanschuck81243 жыл бұрын
The love is so evident between you both as you share your life story! You are exceptionally kind to make these videos and share with us all. The time and energy you take to show us your amazing lifestyle is so appreciated . God Bless your family!
@Crew4Life3 жыл бұрын
Your family is an example of the love for Christ; your love for each other and your family is a true example of love only found in Christ. Priscilla, you are such a gem; I think of you as a friend in my mind 😁. Lots of love and warm hugs from North Texas
@MzDee5433 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I like the spirit you spoke from while recounting your experiences. I'd seen the title come up often in suggestions but never clicked on it because most similar videos are not presented in love as you did, but more in a spirit of tearing down and discrediting, of focusing on a narrow version of the strictest or most harmful families & communities - which is not even an accurate portrayal as there are variations among all people & families of various same cultures. You said it perfectly when you mentioned you both grew up in safe families. I think you respectfully & accurately explained that. God Bless!
@terrielynnz3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed driving and listening to your kindness
@barbarabuck29443 жыл бұрын
I have been really enjoying your videos. We have seen many Amish in various places. So this is so informative as to how the Amish live. I will continue watching your videos. Thank you so much…
@elsiepetryna49463 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories!
@stephaniehutchinson92703 жыл бұрын
I’ve learned so much from you both . God Bless you and your Family
@tignim2313 жыл бұрын
You are a blessing in my life listening to your youthful life. I grew up as a weekend farm girl and my grandparents had no electricity, indoor plumbing. My grandparents did have a propane fridge/stove. We had to wash dishes on the wood stove. My childhood was interesting and fun on the farm. In the winter time we scraped off the top layer of snow and put it in the metal drum in the house. This was the late 70's early 80's. God bless your family! 💙💜
@marymccann44713 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your faith and I love to see people living a simpler life. You both dona great job on the videos.
@emmadell3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this so much! As I listened to you talk about your experiences and how you feel blessed with your heritage, my heart just jumped in happiness! Over the years I’ve had this same revelation.. I miss my family so very much and hope and pray for unity!!!♥️✝️
@cb7793 жыл бұрын
You do an amazing job with your videos!! I truly appreciate your lifestyle and how you grew up. I just found your channel and have been watching and enjoying them so much!! Thank you!!
@wieslawagajewski69183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story! I loved every word you spoke!! It was so interesting! I love it!!!
@berylsly26133 жыл бұрын
Don’t change anything about your videos, they are wholesome beautiful and uplifting. You have helped our household so much dealing with an acquired brain injured son (52) loss of dear loved ones and many challenges not to mention depression . You have pulled us through a lot. Thanks be to God. Love your whole family. 🕊🕊🕊🙏💐💐💐💐💐🙏🙏
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Wow Beryl, this is so encouraging!! We pray blessing, favor, and much peace over you during this most difficult time in your lives! God bless you!
@kareenklettke23913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for spreading peace and love in these turbulent times 💛
@robinhenrich84873 жыл бұрын
My husband of 43 years and I discovered your channel a couple of months ago. We so enjoy listening to your stories of growing up and of raising your own family. We both have lived our whole lives in Southern California and always dreamed of getting away to a small town somewhere. Family ties have always kept us here, but family is our life. We also hold alot of the same values you do. Watching your videos always warms our hearts. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. You bring peace to those of us who live in a very fast paced world. 🌻
@CherylHaurik3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the blessings. I added you to my prayer journal.
@andreadrdrelewis Жыл бұрын
Everything is perfect with the way you are video taping. I haven't started with any of these things yet so you guys inspire and encourage me on so many levels. I am looking forward in getting a log cabin built for myself and my husband that I am not married to yet in Jesus name amen.
@jeane5613 жыл бұрын
It’s always so interesting to hear about your Amish life and I appreciate y’all sharing it. God Bless❤️😊❤️
@joanrichter47183 жыл бұрын
Hi! I just found your channel and I have to admit I am binging all the episodes! I have so much to say but for now. I loved Priscilla‘s comment. Basically she stated in today’s times you don’t know what’s going to happen but we know we could live without any conveniences because of how we grow up. I wish I had all of your skills and knowledge.
@jeanbrock40863 жыл бұрын
Been reading Amish novels. I Love the books for the feeling of community. It’s very interesting to hear all about the lifestyle.
@laurelcoem97593 жыл бұрын
Your Amish heritage and the many things you share are very interesting. I'm Irish descent and I watch videos of the old Irish way of life. Being born and raised on a farm in Kentucky I welcome your stories. It's a mystery to me as to why anyone would give this video a thumbs down. People can be so heartless. Keep these heartfelt stories coming.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@jonirennirt23913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and please share more on your past and present Amish life. I so enjoy when the two of you talk on a subject. You two are precious and your love for each other shines!! I think you are very good communicators. All glory to God! Love you and your family!! May Our Lord Bless and Keep You!!!
@staceynelson23573 жыл бұрын
You are my favorite couple to listen to on KZfaq, I always feel so peaceful and calm listening to you both, better than ice cold lemonade on a hot day, and better than a hot chocolate with marshmallows on the coldest day! Thank you for all you do on your channel! God bless you both also and your children and parents!
@junesanetra95673 жыл бұрын
I have always said I would like to live with AMISH neighbors because we too have high standards and I love homesteading. Love your family and community where ever it is,
@breedajohnson67053 жыл бұрын
I loved it from England
@turpinrachael3 жыл бұрын
So interesting and I can’t wait to see you make some sweet peanut butter.
@normansifford14813 жыл бұрын
We love your videos. You and the family have such a sweet spirit. God bless you all.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@renamaemcdonald2075 Жыл бұрын
Part 1 & this one is very interesting. I love your heart for the Lord! Keep up the great videos of your family ❤
@MontanaHaven Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@spunkycat61447 ай бұрын
I just came back from watching that documentary. Thst was sobering and powerful.
@mojo12347572 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing . You guys are blessed and beautiful ❤
@rosieaustin99112 жыл бұрын
You are both so sweet & filled with peace & love.
@MontanaHaven2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rosie!
@thomasm.7058 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you are a really sweet couple and I enjoyed every second. God bless...
@csnanny18822 жыл бұрын
I watch this all the time,And it is interesting each time.
@dianewilliams52713 жыл бұрын
I always like your videos. You do a good job. Thanks for taking the time to share about your life.
@biancagamsjager47453 жыл бұрын
You are such a sweet couple. I'm from Austria - for me it would be really interesting to hear you speak Pennsylvania Dutch.....
@theresalownds14713 жыл бұрын
You are naturals on the camera! 🌞
@paulklemer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for part 2. Will watch it tonight with a cup of coffee
@vickieowens45483 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that you have so much love for your faith. I admire that. I have a love for my roots which could somewhat be the same I guess. I like living a simple life. It gets harder as you get older, but it is only as hard as you make it. God Bless you, Priscilla and your lovely family!
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Vickie, we just received your book that you sent. Priscilla is really enjoying it! Many good old fashioned recipes in there that we are definitely going to make use of. Thank you so much!
@vickieowens45483 жыл бұрын
@@MontanaHaven You are very welcome.! I was happy to send it. I am not Amish but I do appreciate my roots and I do live pretty primitive yet today! Lots of love to your family.
@pinkywilliams80633 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your heritage with us, found it very interesting and as always I enjoy your channel very much. Many Blessings for you and your family.
@GrannyS217 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing your stories! Being self sufficient is a blessing and you are sharing that with so many who need to hear it for the inner peace that we all need .
@tammyvaughn66623 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching your video. I admire how much love you have for your upbringing. I look forward to watching your next video.
@kimhamlin72693 жыл бұрын
Enjoying all your videos, thank you for sharing your life. You all seem like truly beautiful people.
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim!
@kayhall55102 жыл бұрын
I love your channels…please keep up the great work.
@debbiedowdy36123 жыл бұрын
Love watching y’all what a blessing love to see Amish recipe god bless
@annharmer682 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely testimony. Your compassion for people , and warm connection with viewers , make your videos great.
@MontanaHaven2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ann!
@dwighthires31632 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel. Love to hear of your love for God and the glorious gospel.
@MontanaHaven2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to our family!
@stevelehman793 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It's fun hearing you reminisce and brought a lot of memories back. We feel that there was a lot of good ways of life in the Amish. For me the community and self sustainable life style is what I like. I actually went and bought a gas light for our living room this week in case of power outages and we actually enjoy using it again making that hissing noise and creates heat in the winter. Thanks and keep them coming 😊
@MontanaHaven3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!! Blessings!
@sylviaashworth58513 жыл бұрын
Like always I enjoyed y’all video!! Even though I’ve read about the Amish it’s Very interesting to hear someone who actually lived that life talk about it. Thanks for sharing ❤️
@jeanettethiessen24763 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I love hearing how you grew up. Thanks for sharing!
@lindaschneidewind81643 жыл бұрын
I love these type of videos. You do a great job! Thank you for sharing these stories.
@steveddavis11 ай бұрын
It is so surprising that your first "Growing Video" had so many views and that all of those who saw the first didn't return to watch this one 🤷♂ Like most things balance is the key. You have balanced your roots with your future well 👊 Definitely enjoying going back and watching the old videos I haven't seen yet.
@MontanaHaven11 ай бұрын
😀👍
@cherylknepp88943 жыл бұрын
Your channel is such a blessing! I so enjoy your videos.
@happyplacehomesteaddannac91203 жыл бұрын
I am a believer, not Amish, but a few years ago felt God’s call of back to basics... I was drawn to the Amish lifestyle... that slow life... I look forward to watching more of your videos.
@beckyray87463 жыл бұрын
So very interesting! Yes, please, feel free to share all the stories you would like!
@marionsquire25383 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you share. I live in California and was raised a little like you and in Amish country. I love your family and was raised too without a TV which I am thankful for. I enjoy all you share so much. Thanks,
@timklawon87303 жыл бұрын
Amen! Love this video!
@wingslevel3 жыл бұрын
We viewed the series Breaking The Silence by Joseph Graber ,the trip to Switzerland was most interesting history for sure. Then we stumbled across your channel! God's Blessings to all of you!
@danielheartsill42693 жыл бұрын
i truly believe if the Amish people would take the direction you have gone, fewer young Amish people would leave the faith. Y ou are the prime example that you can change and God will bless abundantly.
@cynthiafoster35643 жыл бұрын
Ok I’m just saying.......I LOVE THE AMISH!!! We visit several communities EVERY year and have learned soooo much from them ( in the area of farming) My heart saddens when I see people leave the Amish just like when people leave our denomination for an easier way. I’m seeing more and more good folks looking more and more like any other people and not holding to the Word of God. I’m not judging ... the Word does that... I even question myself sometimes and try to keep anything worldly out of my life so I’m not enticed! Having said all that, i can hear the Amish accent in Priscilla’s voice, but Joas is still Amish!!!!!😃 Love you guys and your home and family!! Keep studying the scriptures... they are full of direction!!!