What happens when following Jesus costs you your family, your church, your reputation, and everything you've ever known? In Episode 47 of our Answered Prayers series, Amanda and Christy sit down with former Amish believer Felty Stutzman to hear the unbelievable story of growing up in a strict Amish community, discovering scripture for himself, and ultimately leaving the Amish church after years of prayer, waiting, spiritual battles, and trusting God completely. Felty shares how reading the Bible in English for the first time changed his life forever, why he secretly fed scripture to his wife for nearly nine years before leaving, the painful reality of excommunication and losing family connections, and how God provided through every difficult season. This conversation dives deep into faith vs works, salvation, spiritual abuse, forgiveness, answered prayers, humility, church control, and learning how to follow the Holy Spirit instead of man-made religion. If you've ever wrestled with church hurt, legalism, waiting on God, spiritual warfare, or stepping into the unknown by faith, this episode will speak directly to you. Powerful quote from this episode: “If I have gained a seat in heaven, losing the earth is nothing.” Topics Covered In This Episode: Former Amish testimony, Leaving the Amish church, Amish conversion story, Ex Amish Christian testimony, Finding Jesus outside religion, Amish salvation beliefs, Spiritual abuse in church, Faith vs works salvation, Answered prayer testimony, How God guides us through hard seasons, Leaving legalism for grace,Holy Spirit guidance, Excommunication from Amish community, Church control and manipulation, Trusting God through trials, Waiting on God’s timing, Christian testimony podcast, Amish culture explained, Forgiveness and healing, Following scripture over tradition, Felty’s story is raw, honest, emotional, and full of hope for anyone wondering if God is still working behind the scenes in impossible situations. Thank you for being part of our Answered Prayers series. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/... Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, / dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #ExAmish #AnsweredPrayers #ChristianTestimony #LeavingLegalism #FaithInGod