Leaving Eden Podcast

In this episode, Sadie explains the rules of the magic system that governs evangelical beliefs about spiritual warfare. In our news segment, we discuss CREC pastor Doug Wilson's recent exposure as a result of a tweet by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth If you would like to ask a question for us to ask to Amy Duggar King when we interview her next month, you can submit it here! https://www.patreon...

We've been doing this show for 5 years! Can you believe it? In today's episode, we each pick 5 favorite episodes from each year of the podcast, and Gavi gives 5 lessons he's learned in the 5 years of doing the show. Sadie also shares her exciting experience having her embroidery featured in Kevin James Thornton's Shamala Hamala art gallery! In our news segment, we discuss the future of the podcast...

In this episode, we react to our listeners most absurd youth group stories and activities. The fun, the gross, the upsetting, and the downright dangerous. In this week's news segment, we memorialize Ozzy Osbourne. We also discuss the results of last week's poll question, " Do you want to see us do episodes with guests that we disagree with? " This week's poll question is " Would you go to a concer...

In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski of Preacher Boys Podcast joins us to discuss the mental toll of learning that people who you grew up around are abusers. (CW for discussion of child sexual abuse) In our news segment, we discuss the legacy of John Macarthur and the variety of reactions to his death. We also discuss the results of last week's patron poll about whether or not it is appropriate to p...

In this episode, we discuss the streaming documentary Shiny Happy People: Teenage Holy War, which is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. In this episode we discuss the stories of abuse told by the documentary's contributors, the concept of martyrdom, and the ultimate failure of Ron Luce's "Acquire the Fire," "Teenage Mania," and "Battle Cry" ministries to achieve their goal of winning young p...

In this episode, we discuss Dave Ramsey, the basics of his financial advice, and the ongoing lawsuit against his company, Ramsey Solutions, for religious discrimination. We also read two pride stories that we didn't get to during June Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our...

In this episode we review the ABC Impact X Nightline documentary "Secrets of the 2X2 Church" Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: htt...

In this episode, we discuss doomerism, its rise in the post-pandemic world, its extreme negative effects on society, and what we can do to help protect ourselves and our friends and family from it without resorting to toxic positivity. Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our...

Today, we are joined by Dinah House-Fire to discuss Target, Costco, and AI, and to read the last of the pride stories, including Sadie's! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.s...

In this episode we compare the response to the sexual abuse allegations against DC Talk and Newsboys singer Michael Tait with the response to Christian singer Ray Boltz coming out as gay in 2008 and Christian music superstar Amy Grant openly affirming and supporting the LGBTQ community. Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our...

We are joined by queer pastor Jess Grace Garcia to discuss deconstruction, the nature of sin, and decolonizing Christianity. We hope you enjoy! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadi...

On this episode, we discuss the new allegations of financial malfeasance against Sean Feucht, the praise & worship/political musician/influencer who runs Light a Candle ministries, Burn 24/7 ministries, as well as others. We also read pride stories from our listeners as well! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord...

Joshua Duggar has filed a new legal motion in the hopes to secure his freedom. We discuss this motion. Former star of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting," Duggar was convicted of possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) in 2021 and still has many years left on his prison sentence. Last week, we asked LGBTQ listeners what they would say to their younger selves! On this episode, we read their respons...

Can't wait to hear your stories! Be sure to send them in to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.com ! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our Facebook group to jo...

On today's episode, we discuss Dino Kartsonakis, the "Christian Liberace," and his surprising lack of scandals or controversies! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram....

We review Paul Olliges' new children's book, "Pabs: Legend of Bloodfang." Paul Olliges is a Christian Fundie YouTube content creator. He and his wife Morgan run social media channels dedicated to their christian lifestyle. This April, Paul self-published a children's book that he says is inspired by books including Redwall, Chronicles of Narnia, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Percy Jackson and the...

In this episode, we discuss the Conclave process by which the Roman Catholic Church chooses a new leader. Then, we discuss some potential candidates! Please support our show on Patreon for extended episodes and early access! https://patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Join our subreddit! Reddi...

In this episode, we discuss the Netflix series Adolescence, as well as the manosphere. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.insta...

In this episode, we are joined by Chad Harris (AKA Archraddish85) to talk about missions conferences! Also, Gavi live-reacts to missions classic banger tunes "People Need The Lord" and "Thank You For Giving To The Lord." Sadie is very sick so her voice sounds like Michelle Duggar. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavinged...

In this episode, we play a game of "would you rather" and this time, it's fundie themed! Hope you enjoy! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/...

Last month, we released two episodes about the future of the church and deprogramming friends/family members from the MAGA movement. Our listeners had thoughts about these episodes that we decided to share with you! A big thank you to Caroline, Brian, Megan, and Norman for writing to us! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/jpbGb6rh Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leav...

In this episode we (facetiously) discuss the possibility that Donald Trump is the antichrist from Revelation 13, and that Elon Musk is the false prophet. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/uM4SP2Es Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/...

In this episode, Sadie teaches us about church history and where the idea of christian denominations comes from. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/uM4SP2Es Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpenter...

In this episode, we are joined by author Gerette Buglion, who joined a self-help cult related to dream interpretation and new age spirituality at the age of 33. She stayed in this cult for nearly two decades before leaving. Her story is deeply fascinating, we hope you enjoy it! Our discord server is now open! Join at https://discord.gg/pg9yXVyH Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky:...

In this episode we discuss useful techniques for deprogramming MAGA Trump supporters in your life. We publish this episode with the understanding that this is not something that everybody will be able to do, but that those who can do so and deem it prudent should follow this advice. We are planning a listener responses episode for this one (as well as last week's episode about the future of the ch...