Leaving Eden Podcast

On today's episode, Sadie and Gavri'el explore the link between Illuminati/New World Order conspiracy theories, and fundamentalism by taking a deep dive into The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which is a fictitious document originating in the Russian empire in the early 1900s. This document has influenced John Todd, Hitler, The Satanic Panic, Q Anon, and everything in between.  Sources for...

Dinah House-Fire has returned to our podcast to discuss YOUR missions stories! Join us for the laughter and the tears! Extended version of this episode is available at Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast   Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shop  Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify!...

Have you ever wondered why fundamentalism is so rife with conspiracy theories? Have you ever wondered about the link between the IFB and Q anon? Have you ever wondered how Illuminati and New World Order conspiracies became ubiquitous? On today's episode, Sadie and Gavri'el trace it all back to one man; John Todd, who, with the help of Jack Chick and other fundamentalist pastors started the Satanic...

We are so excited to be joined by documentarian Eric Skwarczynski of the Preacher Boys Podcast for an enlightening conversation about what it was like growing up as a boy in the IFB! Tune in to hear us talk toxic masculinity, deconstruction, marriage, and movies! For more information about Eric's work documenting church abuse within the IFB movement, visit PreacherBoysDoc.com An Uncensored version...

On this episode, we continue our snarkable rundown of Duggar in-laws and weddings including but not limited to Jeremy's expensive taste in sneakers, the antics of Justin's mother-in-law Hillary Spivey, and just EVERYTHING about Jed and Katie. Sadie and Gavri'el deliver the goods. Did we miss your favorite snarkable detail? Check out the extended version of this episode at Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPo...

We've been making this show for nearly two years and Gavri'el has still never seen a single full episode of 17/18/19 kids and counting. It's up to Sadie to give him the rundown and an overview of all of the snarkable details of the world's most famous fundie family, the Duggars, and the people who make the highly questionable decision to marry into this family. Today's episode covers Josh's weddin...

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Thank you to all of our listeners who have in many different ways supported Sadie and her family following her father's passing. Your actions have made a huge difference for both her and her family. Thank you. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/Eden for 10% off your first month of...

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On this episode, we discuss the Christian Law Association, a "Legal Ministry" set up to provide pro-bono defense for Christians around the country. Be you COVID skeptic, ACE private school, or child molester, the CLA will be there to defend you in court as long as you are also a Christian. You might lose your case (in fact you'll probably lose your case), but at least you'll go to jail knowing tha...

Sadie and Gavri'el review "Intended for Pleasure," the christian fundamentalist sex manual written by Dr. Ed Wheat and his wife, Gaye Wheat. This is a book that teaches young christian couples how to do the sex. Tune in for a few surprises along the way.  "Intended for Pleasure" is available for free online here, for your perusal. http://intermin.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Intended-for-Pl...

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss toxic masculinity in fundamentalism. Sadie figures out why boys didn't like her in high school, and the two finish the episode discussing homophobic bullying.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp. Com/Eden for 10% off your first month! Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/L...

Sadie and Gavri'el explore the absurdity that is Bill Gothard's Institute for Basic Life Principles Advanced Seminar. They play a fun Etiquette guessing game, and talk through the truly loony theology and logic jumps that make this book possible. Then, they discuss Michelle Duggar's SHOCKING decision to (possibly) wear pants in public.  This episode was made possible by Stephanie Rice, who se...

After years of searching, Sadie has finally gotten her hands on a copy of Voyle Glover's 1990 book, Fundamental Seduction. Sadie and Gavri'el go through the evidence that Glover lays out in his monumental indictment of Jack and David Hyles' abuses of power at First Baptist Church of Hammond as well as elsewhere in the IFB.  Additional content warning: This episode contains discussion of the d...

Sadie introduces Gavri'el to the ABEKA school curriculum, a popular curriculum for Christian schools produced by Pensacola Christian College. Together, they go though ABEKA's revisionist history, fake science, and obsession with chanting spelling words.  Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to L...

Sadie recounts her time at the STRICTEST COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES (not really). Gavri'el and Sadie compare and contrast college experiences, and Sadie tells the story of the first time she was ever in a public place by herself, at the age of 18.  Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to Leavi...

In this first episode of 2022, Sadie and Gavri'el explore the sad story of the siege of Waco, which resulted in the deaths of 75 people including more than 20 children. Sadie applies her life experience as a cult survivor and a former Christian Fundamentalist to give new analysis to this story and to cast it through a new lens.  Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! h...

Sadie and Gavri'el celebrate the end of 2021 with watch night! They play fun games, discuss the year gone past, and what they have planned for 2022! They are then joined by Arkansan ex-fundie drag performer Dinah House-Fire and Sadie delivers the watch night sermon that she was born to give!   Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPo...

Have you ever wondered what the Fundie answer to James Bond was? What about the Fundies answer to the whole Blaxsploitation film craze? Well look no further as Sadie and Gavri'el revisit the timeless work of Jack Chick. Did we say timeless? What we meant was paranoid, nonsensical, and admittedly sourced entirely from a certifiable lunatic who claimed to personally know Charles Manson.  Uncens...

Josh Duggar AKA the Sex Pest has been found GUILTY. Sadie and Gavri'el discuss closing arguments, the charges, jury deliberations, and Jim Bob's hair.  Additional Content Warning: Josh Duggar has been charged with downloading and possessing child sex abuse materials. These materials are not described in any graphic way, but they are discussed at length. This episode is also not censored for p...

Sadie and Gavri'el go through the final two days of witness testimony in Josh Duggar's trial for possession of child sex abuse materials.  Additional Content Warning: Josh Duggar has been charged with downloading and possessing child sex abuse materials. These materials are not described in any graphic way, but they are discussed at length. This episode is also not censored for profanity. Unc...

In this true crime episode, Sadie takes Gavri'el through the story of Andrea Yates, a woman who in 2001 admitted to drowning her five children in a bathtub. While many others have covered this story, Sadie's personal experiences with fundamentalism and her insight into the appalling lack of mental health care for Andrea provide a new lens through which to to examine this horrible tragedy. They the...

Sadie and Gavri'el recap the first week of Josh Duggar's trial, including evidentiary hearings, jury selection, opening statements, and witness testimony, as well as legal theories, and what to expect from both the prosecution and the defense going forward. Towards the end, Sadie provides special insight into the mindset of Anna Duggar.  Additional Content Warning: Josh Duggar has been charge...

Sadie and Gavri'el continue their two-part series on Satan and Satanism by exploring how the satanic panic has influenced mass hysteria phenomena today, including QAnon. They debunk several foundational claims made in support of the satanic panic, and then they explore major influential movements in modern satanism, including Aleister Crowly and Thelema, The Church of Satan, and The Satanic Temple...

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el talk about all things Satan! Satan in the bible, Satan in popular culture, and the Satanic Panic, including examples of backwards masking in music! This is a fun one!  Sources for this episode are right here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/58627760  Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast...

Sadie gives us step-by-step instructions to help our friends and loved ones break out of cults and high pressure groups. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden PodcastMerch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the L...