Leaving Eden Podcast

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...

In this episode, we discuss the ensoulation of Frankenstein's monster, whether Bella and Edward from Twilight get to go to heaven, and whether or not you can baptize in SoBe lifewater. 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/6lB7RwSQ9...

On this episode, we discuss cannibalism, lab-grown human meat, cloned dinosaurs, and whether or not AI can go to heaven. 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 Discu...

In this episode, we talk about the Insane Clown Posse, the Juggalo subculture, and the cult/gang allegations that have been made against them. 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. J...

On this episode, we review a purity culture parental guide book written by Richard and Renee Durfield, which outlines the concept of a Key Talk. 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....

In this episode, we discuss Ron Wyatt's claim that he discovered the remains of chariots at the bottom of the Gulf of Aqaba, thereby proving the truth of the biblical account of the Exodus. 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/6lB7...

In today's episode, we discuss the Pixy Stix Killer and his connection to fundamentalism! 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.facebo...

In today's episode, we discuss recent allegations of domestic abuse against NIFB hate preacher Steven Anderson by several of his children. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DISCUSSIONS OF CHILD ABUSE INCLUDING PHYSICAL ABUSE, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE, AS WELL AS QUOTES THAT CONTAIN ABLEIST, HOMOPHOBIC, AND ANTI-ISLAMIC HATE-SPEECH. THIS EPISODE ALSO CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF BDSM. WE HAVE NEW MERC...

In this episode, we discuss John R. Rice's reputation within the IFB during his later life and after his death, as well as his book "Bobbed Hair, Bossy Wives, and Women Preachers." 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/6lB7RwSQ9X5gn...

Jason (JaScam) got married to Maddie Duggar in a fall-themed ceremony in eastern Tennessee. The boys wore tan suits. 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 Discussio...

In today's episode, we discuss John R Rice's Texas origins, his racist teachings, his connections to the broader evangelical movement in the US, and his Sword of the Lord newspaper, which has been central to the IFB. 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://o...

In this episode, Sadie discusses the fundie cultural quirk of not getting proper licenses or permits for things, and Gavi compares the King James Version of the Bible to The Message version of the Bible. In the third segment, we discuss a few fundie glossary terms! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme...

(Alleged) Pedophile David Hyles wrote a book called "Successful Church Youth Work" in 1976. In this episode, Sadie reads this book and gives us the lowdown. We also discuss the recent death by suicide of David Hyles' close associate, David Baker, whose death occurred days after he was arrested for sex crimes against a minor. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingeden...

Jason Duggar (JaScam) is currently facing a lawsuit alleging he committed breach of contract, breach of warranties, negligence, and fraud. In this episode, Gavi presents his research on the lawsuit and the potential distractions in Jason's life which prevented him from making good on his word. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/geq8xmnt2kapqqf39zdvl/Complaint-against-Jason-Duggar.pdf?rlkey=fm02dptma2y...

On this episode, Sadie discusses how climbing Mount Everest, and "summit fever" are similar to cult control. Episode sources: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112018415?pr=true 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/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNug...