Leaving Eden Podcast

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...

In this episode, we discuss demographic trends going on within Christianity and the inevitability of Atheists outnumbering Christians in the United States. We discuss the reasons for this trend, what the church is TRYING to do to stop it, and what the church COULD do to stop it. FULL SOURCE LIST FOR THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE AND CAN BE FOUND AT Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Also, OUR...

In this episode, we discuss the breaking story that online tradwife Patriarchy Hannah (@harmonizedgrace) is not in fact the submissive wife to Tony and the mother of 14 children, but has secretly been convicted felon and online kinkster Jennifer Bays, of Arkansas. In this episode we also discuss the fraud allegations against online homeschooling advocate Rachel Wilson (@Rach4Patriarchy). Also, OUR...

In this episode, we discuss Aimee Semple McPherson's alleged kidnapping, legal troubles, public reputation, and family struggles later in life. The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, an...

This is the first of a 2 part episode about Aimee Semple McPherson, a woman who was possibly the first ever megachurch preacher in the early 1900s. Her story is as incredible as it is scandalous. We hope you enjoy! The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as...

In this episode, we answer 6 questions asked to the r/deconstruction subreddit covering a variety of topics including fear of disappointing your parents, figuring out what music to listen to, and telling your spouse that you've been having doubts. The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty...

In this episode, we deconstruct the Book of Jonah The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian fundamentalism. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leav...

In this episode, we review Jinger Duggar's new book, "People Pleaser: Breaking Free From the Burden of Imaginary Expectations" The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian funda...

In this episode, we discuss the Alamo Christian cult following Susan's death in 1982 up until Tony's 2009 imprisonment and death in 2017. This episode contains discussions of child abuse including physical, sexual, and mental abuse, as well as exploitation of child labor. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast...

In the first part of this 2 part episode, we discuss Tony and Susan Alamo's origins, The start of their cult ministry in Southern California, and their move to Arkansas. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?s...

In this episode, we are joined by Dinah House-Fire to review what happened in 2024, and to make predictions for 2025! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussi...

In this episode, we discuss Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas classic, "It's A Wonderful Life." WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.faceb...