Leaving Eden Podcast

You heard correctly, James Robert Duggar, AKA Jim Bob Duggar, AKA Jim Boob, is running for a seat in Arkansas State Senate. To us, this seems like an INSANE decision, considering his son is currently awaiting trial for POSSESSION OF CHILD SEX ABUSE MATERIALS (AKA Child Pornography). Sadie and Gavri'el break down the details and talk about why The Natural State deserves better.  CW: This episo...

Author Heather Heath graces us with her HILARIOUS presence in an interview in promotion of her new book, “Lovingly Abused.” Sadie and Heather bond over their shared experiences, and Gavri'el challenges them both to create "Object Lessons" based on the random things he finds sitting on his desk.  (Apologies for the background noise)  Heather's excellent book Lovingly Abused is available h...

Sadie takes Gavri'el through what the IFB teaches about marriage, ranging from hard biblical patriarchy (like the IBLP) to "soft patriarchy," also known as Complementarianism. They then discuss what the IFB teaches to young women about sexual relations with their future husband.  CW: This episode does contain brief discussion of marital rape Uncensored and extended episodes are available on o...

Sadie and Gavri'el welcome new listeners to the show by reviewing what exactly a cult is. They then play a game of "Cult or Not a Cult" with various groups that are often described as cults. Sadie tells a condensed version of her story of leaving the IFB with a new perspective, and goes over what the aims of the show are.  The BITE model is available on Steven Hassan's website, FreedomOfMind....

Sadie and Gavri'el discuss Vision Forum, Doug Phillips, and the disturbing sexual assault suit against him. (This episode contains discussions of sexual violence) Sources for this episode are available in a free post on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/57524511 Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions vi...

In the first half of the episode, Sadie describes "counseling," which is the IFB's sometimes useless, sometimes malignant alternative to mental health care. In the second half, Sadie and Gavri'el talk about therapy, and discuss resources that may be helpful to cult survivors! Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questio...

Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the latest news in two IFB-related legal cases, those involving Josh Duggar, and those involving Kent Hovind. For more information about the case against Kent Hovind, listen to episodes 50 and 51.  For more information about the case against Josh Duggar, listen to "The Pest Arrested" and "The Pest Arrested Pt. 2" from May of 2021. Uncensored and extended episodes ar...

If you know who Jill Rodrigues is, you know exactly what is coming. If you don't know, buckle up. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast them...

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el take a look at the contentious and divisive issue of abortion.  Please note: Sadie has compiled an extensive list of sources, these sources are posted on a free post on our Patreon.  https://www.patreon.com/posts/56500391 Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Em...

Sadie and Gavri'el attend high holidays services and talk about it! Video of Rosh Hashanah Services:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnuOXjVD_wVideo of Yom Kippur Services:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eUUWrY0jEk&t=1931sUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Pod...

Honestly there's just too much INSANE stuff about Kent that it makes no sense to even TRY to put it in the description. Here are a few references though.  Link to Hovind's Lawsuit https://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/240979016_557390765577109_6043820423848442120_n.pdf/Kent-Hovind-v.-United-States-05262020.pdf?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0cab14&_nc_ohc=e7Mr1xkOeJoAX_XErjn&_nc_ht...

Remember when Sadie assigned Gavri'el a "creation science" seminar video to watch for homework?" Well that video was too insane to just be a homework episode. So here we are talking about it in its full glory. You don't need to have seen said video to enjoy this episode, but just in case you have nearly two and a half hours and two and a half million brain cells that need killing, we have included...

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss Sadie's Education in the topic of American HistoryUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme so...

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss banned books and approved IFB literature! Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Roll...

It's the moment we've all been waiting for. Sadie and Gavri'el dive headfirst into the creation/evolution debate. In the second half of the episode, scientist David Jones answers all of the questions that Sadie had about evolution. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving...

Sadie and Gavri'el reflect on the past year of podcasting, create hypothetical rules for their own cult, and Sadie tells the story of the time that she got hit on by Rod StewartUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://tee...

Sadie and Gavri'el review three episodes of the Magic School Bus Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com 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...

Sadie and Gavri'el discuss their visit the the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to look at dinosaur bones.  Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shop Stream the...

Sadie and Gavri'el take listener questions regarding a variety of subjects. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shop Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling Ri...

Sadie and Gavri'el continue their exploration of inarguable weirdo Bill Gothard. https://homeschoolersanonymous.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/wisdom-booklet-archive-index/ Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring....

Sadie and Gavri'el begin a deep dive into the bizarre and controlling world of the Institute for Basic Life Principles and its founder, Bill Gothard. Duggars Mini Golf Adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Cfp2rf03I Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden P...

In probably the most ridiculous episode that they have ever done, Gavri'el and Sadie are joined by the one and only Ex-Fundie drag queen, Dinah House-Fire. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/...

Sadie and Gavri'el review the first three albums from Stefani Germanotta, AKA Lady Gaga.  Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.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! https://open.sp...

Sadie and Gavri'el talk about the history of conversion therapy, the ex-gay movement, and the ex-ex-gay movement. They also share listener stories. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-ede...

In this episode, Sadie assigns Gavri'el the 2001 rock musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch to review.  Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your queer IFB/Fundamentalism stories to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.com Also send your dating reels to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://te...