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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Jul 6, 2026

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Jehovah's Witnesses Are Told to Never Think for Themselves! 04.11.2024

Despite being told that they have 'free will,' the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses wants to remind their followers that independent thinking will end in fireballs from heaven... thrown by them. What do we call a group of men that demand thought control? Listen in. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses Are Told to Avoid Nostalgia and the Past! 28.10.2024

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses has a new video on their website featuring counsel to avoid being nostalgic about the past. For a little under nine minutes, 'god's organization' ironically digs into the PAST to counsel their people about not looking... into the past. Misapplying an ancient book known as the Bible... and citing things like manna and mysterious clouds,...

2024 October JW Broadcasting: Obey the Governing Body & Jesus Goes Country! 21.10.2024

This month's spiritual feast includes reminders to not give up, the end is almost here; obey the Governing Body even when it makes no senses... and Jesus breaks out the cowboy boots and flannel in his latest music video to the masses. Park your tractors, bring your dog... and listen in! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Highlights From the 2024 Annual Meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses: New Kings! 14.10.2024

With Armageddon imminent, Jehovah's Witnesses are adding to Jesus' royal court on earth with two new king/priests; the Governing Body is lowering age restrictions for their free labor program and a reminder that they have their own museum in Patterson, New York! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Should You Try to 'Wake Up' an Elderly Jehovah's Witness? 07.10.2024

When someone leaves Jehovah's Witnesses they are left with the pain of knowing those they love, including elderly parents, are still trapped under the spell of the Governing Body. Should you try to wake an older one up to the truth about 'the truth?' What are the ramifications of learning it's all a lie for someone advanced in age? It's a complex decision.  TWITTER: @exjwp...

Jehovah's Witnesses & Music: A Historical Look at Rock, Disco, Song Books & More! 30.09.2024

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses recognize the power of music. Listen in as we take a journey through their wise counsel regarding music, including rock, disco and rap... as well as a look at their own musical masterpieces captured in their song books. No bees were molested during this episode. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

September 2024 JW Broadcasting: Jehovah Personally Helps the Disadvantaged?! 23.09.2024

Tune in as the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses gaslights planet earth by claiming Jehovah springs into action to protect disadvantaged people, including children. King Jeffrey Winder also explains what each of us can do... and how the Almighty is now 'indebted' to we humans that show kindness to others. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

The Governing Body Endorses Lying & Why Jehovah's Witnesses Should Care 16.09.2024

Despite the Bible being very clear on lying, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses encourages dishonesty when it serves them or the organization. They call it 'theocratic warfare strategy.' We tackle the details of what it means to lie for Jehovah and why anyone associated with the ‘religion’ should care.  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses Create New Asset Management Companies to Grow Jesus' Money! 09.09.2024

With mankind on the clock, the Irish Independent has published the news that the Jehovah's Witnesses have set up three new asset based management companies in Ireland. With billions in assets and Armageddon imminent, god's only 'true' organization has taken time off from saving lives to ensure their finances will grow well into the future. Who benefits from this? When did Jesus...

Why Didn't Jehovah Stop the Holocaust? The Governing Body Answers! 26.08.2024

Jehovah's Witnesses are familiar with Bible accounts of God rescuing his faithful servants. So how does he choose who to save and who not to? The Governing Body attempts to explain the tragic events of the Holocaust and why Jehovah sat that one out. Their 'explanation' raises more than a few questions. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jesus Wants Jehovah's Witnesses to 'Study' a Children's Book? 19.08.2024

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, otherwise known as the 'faithful & discreet slave,' want their people to consider the 'deep things of God' during these never ending 'last days.' According to the nine kings in upstate New York, Jesus wants Witnesses to study a children's book as part of their spiritual feeding program, beginning in July 2025. I...

Do Jehovah's Witnesses Prey on Vulnerable People? 12.08.2024

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses has long taught their followers that they should look for every opportunity to share their message of coming destruction, with an option to choose paradise. Like a lion hunting... or a good MLM, publishers are taught to capitalize on any moment of vulnerability in an unsuspecting person they encounter.  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadi...

2024 Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses: "Armageddon is Good News!" 05.08.2024

The final talk of the 2024 "Declare the Good News" Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses features a talk telling us that a worldwide genocide of every man, woman and child that doesn't loyally follow the Governing Body, is 'good news'... along with the reminder that we are still in the end of the last days, and no one should relax! Is this what you consider ‘good news?’ T...

2024 Jehovah's Witness Convention: The 'Best People on Earth' on College, Careers & Dating 29.07.2024

It's summertime and that means the annual Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses is here! This year, Saturday features a talk to 'young people' claiming the Governing Body are the 'best people on earth' and why college is bad, careers are 'toxic' and tips for sisters on how to pick a good brother for marriage! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepod...

Do Jehovah's Witnesses REALLY Care About Families? 22.07.2024

The Governing Body has a lot to say about how much they value family. Books, magazines, videos, cartoons telling us all how to have a happy family life by means of the Bible. But how are families treated inside Jehovah's Witnesses? Does the sanctity and health of your family come above all else in 'god's organization?' TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses & "Motivated Forgetting" Theory: How They Dismiss Lost Souls of the Past 15.07.2024

As Jehovah's Witnesses celebrate recent changes to 'god's organization' why don't they put more thought to the millions of people who came before them and were obeying teachings that were, in the least, wrong... and at the most, designed lies. Does 'new light' in 2024 make up for decades of how 'old light' negatively impacted the lives of Witnesses in t...

2024 August Watchtower: Jehovah's Chariot Changes Direction on Disfellowshipping, Marking & more! 08.07.2024

The Governing Body has been asserting control over Jehovah's Witnesses since installing the disfellowshipping arrangement in the 1950's. Losing their religious status... and millions of dollars in handouts in several countries, has led Jehovah to pull the emergency brake on his chariot and change direction. We take a closer look at the 2024 August Watchtower and the changes to marking, d...

Jehovah's Witnesses Greatest Hits Vol. III: Supporting Evil Dictators and Adam's 'Urges' Explained! 01.07.2024

We reach deep into the Jehovah's Witness historical grab bag to look at how Jesus' handpicked guy in New York voiced his tacit support for a certain German dictator's ideologies, as well as a closer look at the first man Adam's journey from lonely bachelor, surrounded by animals, to his first date with Eve. There are a few 'surprises!' TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM:...

Angels: The Invisible Superheroes of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses 24.06.2024

Move over Ironman, Deadpool and Storm... Jehovah's Witnesses have the REAL superheroes. The 2024 convention season is here... and the real, invisible superheroes hovering above each book cart are back in the spotlight! We look at the long history of the winged, white males that helped Noah gather two kangaroos and guided that new unbaptized publisher in placing their first Watchtower magazine...

The Dysfunctional World of Sex Inside Jehovah's Witnesses 17.06.2024

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses invite themselves into your bedroom by instructing grown, consenting adults how they can touch each other. Their teachings on sex range from hilarious, to soul crushing, by claiming an ancient book filled with sexual depravity should be our guide when our clothes come off. Touching yourself is off limits, even demonized. Listen in as we look at their...

The Governing Body & Stress: 'Refreshing' Counsel for Jehovah's Witnesses 10.06.2024

Jesus Christ of the Bible invited people to seek him out for refreshment. What do we find when we examine the lifestyle of a Jehovah's Witness? Less stress? We take a look at the Governing Body's advice on managing stress... and how it impacts those inside Jesus' 'organization.'  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

The Governing Body Asks Jehovah's Witnesses: "Is Telling the Truth Important?" 03.06.2024

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses are the most 'honest' men in all the universe, just ask them. This week they produced an article entitled "Is Truth Important Anymore?" Taking a brief look at their history, should they be commenting on 'truth?' What do we find when we examine the organization they call 'the Truth?' TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGR...

Blinded by the Light: Why Can't Jehovah's Witnesses See the Obvious? 27.05.2024

Do you love someone trapped inside ‘the truth?’ With all the recent changes inside Jehovah’s Witnesses, many wonder why they can’t see the obvious: the ‘organization’ is a man-made cult. The answers are complex. We explore several reasons why good people can’t see what is being done to them… and how we can help.  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Governing Body Fantasy: Do Governments Fear Jehovah's Witnesses and Book Carts? 20.05.2024

In a recent 'dramatic Bible reading,' on Jesus' website, the Governing Body is reminding world governments that Revelation is all about them... and that they're on notice! Despite 110 armed conflicts happening on earth today, world leaders are most concerned with nine guys in upstate New York, their book carts and their inauguration as kings. It's all in full color!   TWIT...

Insulting Jehovah's Witnesses: Highlights from Governing Body Update #3 & May 2024 JW Broadcasting 13.05.2024

In Governing Body Update #3 Jesus directs his guys in New York to clarify his recent fashion changes... because the ‘Great Teacher’ has been struggling with clear communication lately. Not to be outdone, a Governing Body helper reminds Jehovah’s Witnesses that they are all ‘sheep’… without putting any thought to how a sheep’s story ends… or uh, did he?  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingpa...

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