# A Child's Spiritual Awakening

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Podcast: [Anabaptist Theological Perspectives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabaptist-theological-perspectives-7015144)
Published: 2026-03-23T00:44:07+00:00
Episode link: https://JerryEicher.podbean.com/e/from-amish-roots-to-central-america-a-childs-spiritual-awakening/
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## Resource

In this candid episode, Jerry Eicher shares his personal testimony at Oakhill Mennonite  spanning Amish childhood, missionary years in Central America, and the lifelong impact of faith. He recounts family dynamics, cultural contrasts within Amish communities, and vivid childhood moments—from snowy errands for kerosene to a haunting experience that led his mother to deep prayer. The episode covers struggles with speech impediment and hyperactivity, episodes of rebellion and guilt, and a profound conversion experience marked by overwhelming love and acceptance. Jerry discusses how faith reshaped his life, his efforts to overcome stuttering, encounters with spiritual darkness, and a search for identity and purpose in later years. Expect honest reflections, spiritual insights, and encouragement for anyone wrestling with shame, redemption, and the longing to serve.

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