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We Were Very Devout Hutterites, But We Had No Rest or Joy in our Souls | Silas, Adrian, Cody & Marissa

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Adrian Waldner, Cody Waldner, Marissa Waldner, Silas Waldner
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Silas, Adrian, Cody & Marissa Waldner grew up on Hutterite Colonies in Manitoba, Canada, and were very devout in their faith but, in this interview, they discuss with Michael Penfold how they had no peace or joy in their souls. Why didn’t confession to the Colony preacher relieve the burden? Why didn’t baptism and communion fill them with joy? Why did they have so many struggles? Watch their fascinating stories and learn where the assurance of salvation comes from.

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

Complete Series:

We Were Raised Mennonite – Kyle, Tyler and Margaret
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony – Dan, Don and Derek
We Were Very Religious Hutterites – Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa
Calvinist and Reformed – Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday
Are You Saved? | Michael Penfold

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Silas, Adrian, Cody & Marissa Waldner grew up on Hutterite Colonies in Manitoba, Canada, and were very devout in their faith - but, in this interview, they discuss with Michael Penfold how they had no peace or joy in their souls. Why didn't confession to the Hutterite Colony preacher relieve their burden? Why didn't baptism and communion fill them with joy? Why did they have so many struggles? Watch their fascinating stories and learn where the assurance of salvation truly comes from.

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

The complete series of interviews is as follows:

We Were Raised Mennonite - Kyle, Tyler and Margaret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Y_JL01tqs&t=4538s
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony - Dan, Don and Derek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SsrWXQRAk&t=7s
We Were Very Religious Hutterites - Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgKvdwgwFJ0
Calvinist and Reformed - Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/eternal-security-31-min/
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/knowing-for-sure-you-are-saved-46-min/
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-i-am-saved-27-min/
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/what-is-propitiation-37-min/
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation - https://www.webtruth.org/christian-poems-poetry/5-poems-about-the-assurance-of-salvation/
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/how-do-you-know-you-are-saved/
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/the-remarkable-conversion-of-w-w-fereday/
Are You Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYdofWxRg6A&t=52s

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We Were VERY DEVOUT - So Why Didn't We Have JOY and PEACE in our Souls?

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Full episode to be released Friday 20th March 2026

"Is it scriptural to confess your sins to a Colony preacher?" Tomorrow's full episode will keep you gripped from start to finish. The miracle of salvation in these 4 young Waldners' lives is utterly amazing. Here is a clip of Cody Waldner speaking about being saved and finding eternal assurance in Christ.

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

Complete Series:

We Were Raised Mennonite - Kyle, Tyler and Margaret; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Y_JL01tqs
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony - Dan, Don and Derek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SsrWXQRAk
We Were Very Religious Hutterites - Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa
Calvinist and Reformed - Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/eternal-security-31-min/
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/knowing-for-sure-you-are-saved-46-min/
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-i-am-saved-27-min/
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/what-is-propitiation-37-min/
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation - https://www.webtruth.org/christian-poems-poetry/5-poems-about-the-assurance-of-salvation/
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/how-do-you-know-you-are-saved/
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/the-remarkable-conversion-of-w-w-fereday/

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Is It Biblical to Confess Your Sins to a Hutterite Colony Preacher?

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Full episode to be released Friday 20th March 2026

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

Complete Series:

We Were Raised Mennonite - Kyle, Tyler and Margaret; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Y_JL01tqs
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony - Dan, Don and Derek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SsrWXQRAk
We Were Very Religious Hutterites - Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa
Calvinist and Reformed - Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/eternal-security-31-min/
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/knowing-for-sure-you-are-saved-46-min/
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-i-am-saved-27-min/
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/what-is-propitiation-37-min/
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation - https://www.webtruth.org/christian-poems-poetry/5-poems-about-the-assurance-of-salvation/
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/how-do-you-know-you-are-saved/
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/the-remarkable-conversion-of-w-w-fereday/

Contact us: contact@gospelhallaudio.org or reach out on social media:

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Hutterite Adrian Waldner Stumped by Biblical Question!

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Dan Hofer and his big revelation!

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

Complete Series:

We Were Raised Mennonite - Kyle, Tyler and Margaret; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Y_JL01tqs
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony - Dan, Don and Derek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SsrWXQRAk
We Were Very Religious Hutterites - Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa
Calvinist and Reformed - Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/eternal-security-31-min/
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/knowing-for-sure-you-are-saved-46-min/
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-i-am-saved-27-min/
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/what-is-propitiation-37-min/
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation - https://www.webtruth.org/christian-poems-poetry/5-poems-about-the-assurance-of-salvation/
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/how-do-you-know-you-are-saved/
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/the-remarkable-conversion-of-w-w-fereday/

Contact us: contact@gospelhallaudio.org or reach out on social media:

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I Thought I Was A Good Enough Guy

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Dan, Don and Derek Hofer relate their powerful realisations when they were Hutterites.

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

Complete Series:

We Were Raised Mennonite - Kyle, Tyler and Margaret; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Y_JL01tqs
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony - Dan, Don and Derek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SsrWXQRAk
We Were Very Religious Hutterites - Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa
Calvinist and Reformed - Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/eternal-security-31-min/
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/knowing-for-sure-you-are-saved-46-min/
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-i-am-saved-27-min/
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/what-is-propitiation-37-min/
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation - https://www.webtruth.org/christian-poems-poetry/5-poems-about-the-assurance-of-salvation/
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/how-do-you-know-you-are-saved/
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/the-remarkable-conversion-of-w-w-fereday/

Contact us: contact@gospelhallaudio.org or reach out on social media:

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For a large catalogue of sermons, testimonies and hymns visit gospelhallaudio.org

Big Hutterite Realisations

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Dan, Don and Derek Hofer grew up on Hutterite Colonies in Manitoba, Canada. In this interview, they discuss with Michael Penfold the history, culture and beliefs of the Hutterites and how, growing up, they had no assurance of salvation. Watch their fascinating stories and learn where the assurance of salvation comes from.

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

The complete series of interviews is as follows:

We Were Raised Mennonite - Kyle, Tyler and Margaret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Y_JL01tqs&t=4538s
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony - Dan, Don and Derek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SsrWXQRAk&t=7s
We Were Very Religious Hutterites - Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgKvdwgwFJ0
Calvinist and Reformed - Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/eternal-security-31-min/
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/knowing-for-sure-you-are-saved-46-min/
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-i-am-saved-27-min/
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/what-is-propitiation-37-min/
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation - https://www.webtruth.org/christian-poems-poetry/5-poems-about-the-assurance-of-salvation/
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/how-do-you-know-you-are-saved/
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/the-remarkable-conversion-of-w-w-fereday/
Are You Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYdofWxRg6A&t=52s

For thousands more sermons, visit https://www.gospelhallaudio.org

Contact us: contact@gospelhallaudio.org or reach out on social media:

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We Grew Up On a Hutterite Colony, But We Had NO ASSURANCE of Salvation

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Don Hofer explains the alcohol problem on the Hutterite Colonies in Manitoba, Canada. Watch full episode here on YouTube from 13th Mar 2026.

Recorded in Manitoba, Canada, 24th Feb 2026

Complete Series:

We Were Raised Mennonite - Kyle, Tyler and Margaret; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Y_JL01tqs
We Grew Up in a Hutterite Colony - Dan, Don and Derek
We Were Very Religious Hutterites - Silas, Adrian, Cody and Marissa
Calvinist and Reformed - Hendrik, Kelsey, Leanne and Hendrik

Further resources:

Eternal security | Mervyn Hall - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/eternal-security-31-min/
Knowing for Sure You Are Saved | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/knowing-for-sure-you-are-saved-46-min/
The Assurance of Salvation | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-i-am-saved-27-min/
The Sacrifice that Satisfies | Michael Penfold - https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/what-is-propitiation-37-min/
5 Poems About the Assurance of Salvation - https://www.webtruth.org/christian-poems-poetry/5-poems-about-the-assurance-of-salvation/
How Do You Know You Are Saved? | Michael Penfold - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/how-do-you-know-you-are-saved/
The Remarkable Conversion of W.W. Fereday - https://www.webtruth.org/gospel/the-remarkable-conversion-of-w-w-fereday/

Contact us: contact@gospelhallaudio.org or reach out on social media:

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For a large catalogue of sermons, testimonies and hymns visit gospelhallaudio.org

This is Shocking and Very, Very Sad.

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Michael Penfold preaches on an issue that millions of Christians struggle with. Did I believe in Jesus the right way? Did I really mean it? Did I believe enough? Was I sincere? All of this is VERY misleading and confused. Full sermon here: https://gospelhallaudio.org/sermons/the-only-question-that-really-matters-michael-penfold/

Did You Believe In Jesus The Right Way?

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