Surviving Paradise

Surviving Paradise

Religion EN ↓ 207 episodes

We can give you 144,000 reasons why overlapping generations aren't a thing. Each week features a look at subjects, experiences and observations from the world of Jehovah's Witnesses, all through the eyes of a former elder who was raised as a JW in the 70's & 80's. Lots of laughs and even some tears. Beards allowed, leave your head coverings at the door. Bring a cheese danish.

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Surviving Paradise

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Jul 6, 2026

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Is Jesus Christ a Jehovah's Witness or not? 19.05.2025

Jehovah's Witnesses claim that the same Jesus Christ found in the four Biblical Gospel accounts is the guy running their organization since 1919. But well... we have some questions.  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

May 2025 JW Broadcasting Highlights: Don't Be Anxious, Accept Changes & Obey! 12.05.2025

This month features host Gajus Glocketin conveying the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses message to the masses. The message includes reminders to not be anxious about natural disasters, persecution or dying old and alone. The key to peace of mind is obeying them! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses Greatest Hits Grab Bag Volume IV! Outer Space, Sack Time & more! 05.05.2025

We reach into the spiritual paradise created by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, to review 'hits' given to future paradise dwellers who want to go to outer space, the evils of confessing sins to men who want too many details and how a good woman should never neglect scrubbing toilets to save herself for 'sack time!' TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparad...

April 2025 JW Broadcast & the Bible, Jehovah's Love Letter to Humankind 21.04.2025

It seems the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses have missed a few books of the Bible. This month's broadcast features future king Marc Sanderson sharing incomplete history and claiming that 'people need reliable guidance' and that the Bible "always applies and it always works!” Is he sure? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Why Does Jehovah & His Witnesses Suck at Math? 14.04.2025

As the creator of all things, Jehovah God is widely considered the Master Mathematician. His relationship with numbers, averages, dimensions and more are rooted in perfection. So, why does he suck at math? 607 B.C.E.? Noah's Ark? The 'last days' that never end, defying all concepts of timelines and calendars?  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

If God is 'Drawing People' Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Preach? 07.04.2025

Jehovah's Witnesses claim their preaching work identifies them as the planet's only true religion. Yet the Bible says nothing happens until God 'draws people to him.' With the angels involved as well, why do they send publishers to uninterested people? Why stand in front of a book cart all day if Jehovah knows who he wants? Join us for a deeper look at Bible verse John 6:44. Qu...

Reviewing Governing Body Update #2: Pennies for 'Relief Work' and Literacy or Indoctrination? 31.03.2025

New Governing Body member Jacob Rumph takes us inside how they use the tiniest fraction of donated money to help those affected by over 100 disasters, even as they build a half billion dollar movie studio and shows us their updated literacy program, blatantly created to indoctrinate those that can't read or write. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Listening to Your Gut: Why the Governing Body Wants You to Ignore Your 'Doubts' 24.03.2025

'Doubts' are real and should not be ignored by Jehovah's Witnesses. The Governing Body is able to control millions of followers by appealing to feelings, something neuroscience says drives 80% of our decisions. The other 20%? It can keep you from eating pizza for dinner every night... and save you from a lifetime of service to a cult.  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparad...

March 2025 JW Broadcast Part II: You Better Get Out of Jehovah's Way! 17.03.2025

Highlights from the 2025 March JW Broadcast continues with a look at how young people in Central America's poorest nation of Nicaragua are giving up higher education to serve eleven men in New York, as well as King David Splane sharing 'profound' wisdom that includes a warning to Jehovah's Witnesses to get out of the Governing Body's way when it comes to changes and buildi...

March 2025 JW Broadcasting Highlights: "Give Us Your Professional Skills & Contacts!" 10.03.2025

Paradise in March is beautiful! JW Broadcasting this month features the Governing Body reminding Jehovah's Witnesses to 'stop seeking great things for themselves' by retelling the story of an obscure Bible character named Baruch, whose only choice in life was to record what Jeremiah was saying for 23 years or die. God's people in 2025, are then told to 'give their professi...

What do Jehovah's Witnesses Have in Common With Disneyland? 03.03.2025

The world of Jehovah's Witnesses is a lot like Disneyland. Listen in as we leave today for a world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

The Governing Body Paradox: Demanding Obedience Despite Complete Failure 24.02.2025

Jehovah's Witnesses are expected to obey everything the Governing Body commands them to do or risk removal from the congregation. They admit that they are 'infallible and don't have to apologize for getting it wrong in the past'... despite claiming their authority comes from Jehovah and his Son, Jesus Christ. Why does Jesus allow so many mistakes? We have a paradox. TWITTER: @e...

Did Jehovah Enjoy the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Embracing Double Standards! 17.02.2025

With over 127 million people watching, Sister Serena Williams of Jehovah's Witnesses gave an informal witness to the world by performing a gang inspired dance on a famous rap artists diss track to his arch enemy. Without a book cart on stage, did she at least offer a free home Bible study? Can JW teens now go to school dances, listen to rap music and endorse gangs? Let's look at 'Je...

Jehovah's Witness Mythology: Delusional Details About Paradise! 10.02.2025

Living forever in paradise requires a lot of imagination... including the fact it isn't taught anywhere in the Bible. We dig into Jehovah's Witnesses mythology, including their favorite paradise 'delusions' around food, clothes, and language. You’re sure to want a Bible study once you hear what the future looks like! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses Horrifying History of Counsel on Mental Illness 03.02.2025

Under Jesus Christ direction, the 'faithful slave,' otherwise known as the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, has had a lot to say about mental illness. Consider some of their irresponsible 'counsel' to those enduring a painful and complex problem. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses Are Appointing 21 Year Old Elders 27.01.2025

With the January 15, 2025, announcement, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that men as young as 21 years old have enough wisdom and experience to handle life & death decisions, counsel people with marital problems and mete out discipline to minors and the elderly. This includes advising women on any sensitive matters. What could go wrong? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcas...

A Message to Younger Jehovah's Witnesses 20.01.2025

Are you a Jehovah's Witness dealing with doubts? Are you scared to leave? It's a life altering decision. If you're a younger person, time is your most valuable possession... but it might be slipping through your fingers. Consider a few things from someone that found the exit door.... TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witness Pioneers: A Brief History of Wasted Lives 13.01.2025

Since 1881, the leadership of Jehovah's Witnesses has relied heavily on the free labor of millions of people, who believe they're donating their time to save people's lives. But what does Watchtower's history show? Where did Pioneer time requirements come from? How do they support themselves financially? Why do they encourage young people to give up their dreams to distribute t...

Governing Body Update #8: Jehovah's Witnesses Are Becoming Celebrities? 06.01.2025

With mankind hanging in the balance, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses gives updates on people sitting in prison while they build a movie production studio in Ramapo, NY... and issue a stern warning on star treatment for the video actors inside their developing celebrity culture! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

2024 December JW Broadcast: 'Leftovers' from the Annual Meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses 16.12.2024

As Jesus watches on silently from heaven, 'the Governing Body has decided' to make a few changes inside Jehovah's Witnesses in 2024. The December JW Broadcast features Part I of the Annual Meeting from October. We cover a few 'leftovers' from October's 'spiritual feast' ... including how they want your kids, especially the males... and warnings that more sud...

Jehovah's Witnesses Have Dining Choices: The Governing Body's Table or the Table of Demons! 09.12.2024

Governing Body 'helper' Ronald Curzan reminds Jehovah's Witnesses that there are only two tables of spiritual food in the universal dining room; that they must choose wisely, even when they're alone or at home! He provides an example,King David... yes, THAT King David, as someone that made good decisions. Despite how 1 Corinthians 10:21 reads, this talk highlights a Biblical ty...

The Governing Body Uses the Bible to Teach Jehovah's Witnesses 'Tolerance?' 02.12.2024

In a laughably insulting article on their website, the Governing Body use an ancient book filled with violence, misogyny and more, to claim that Jehovah's Witnesses are 'tolerant' of other people's beliefs and lifestyles. Nothing could be further from the truth.  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses & Social Media: The Governing Body Is Worried About Kids? 25.11.2024

The leadership of Jehovah's Witnesses has some tips on how to manage your child's social media presence, by pointing to the Bible and... King Solomon? Are they sincere in their concern for your kids? One Google search tells a lot about how they truly view child safety. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

2024 November Governing Body Update: Jehovah's Witnesses Get Two New Kings & more! 18.11.2024

Jehovah's Witnesses have a new update and it features insight into how many of them are rotting in prison, natural disaster highlights and... most importantly... an interview with the two new members of the Governing Body! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Gaslighting Season Continues: Jehovah's Witnesses on "Leadership" 11.11.2024

With the U.S. Presidential election capturing the world's attention this week, the most important eleven men on earth, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, want us to know what to look for in 'leadership' using their Bible, their publications... and a history that shouldn't be ignored. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

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