Surviving Paradise

The Governing Body twists itself in knots to get eight million people to believe that they 'want' to serve a publishing company in upstate NY. We take a look at the concept of 'free will' as taught to Jehovah's Witnesses and how a tree, a fish and many other factors lead to consequences that end in misery. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Jehovah's Witnesses are known for their door to door, house to house preaching work. But does it make sense? Is it effective? Was it even commanded? We take a look at the misery of field service, from oversized car groups and 'not at homes'... to why they do it all. Listen in! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses attempt to use the Bible and their 'inspired' publications to paint a picture of a loving god who makes decisions in the best interest of his children here on earth. We take a look at examples, past & present … and it raises some QUESTIONS!  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: surviv...

“Love your neighbor”… seems like a simple command. Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses get involved in their community? Give to charities? Feed the homeless? Donate clothing or money to those in need? The Governing Body discourages it and frequently ask that all resources be sent to them in New York. But it’s WORSE than you think! The needs and protection of children, as well as those in life or death c...

For almost a century there has been an assault on the minds of young children inside of Jehovah's Witnesses, including a weekly meeting schedule, publications featuring frightening illustrations of death & destruction, subtle cartoons, as well as 'counsel' that creates shame and low self esteem. In 2022, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses stated to millions that they...

Baptism is all about controlling Jehovah's Witnesses. They are locking children as young as six years old into a lifetime of service to a publishing company in upstate New York. Baptism allows them to control every aspect of a person's life, young or old. We look at all the loopholes leveraged by parents, why a simple dunk in a pool opens you up to disfellowshipping or worse and their ad...

Did you know that the Bible’s story of a global flood and Noah’s ark is historical fact?? The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses says so! If you ever wondered how a 600 year old guy, 270 carnivores in a boat and mountains of POOP provide a preview of a global genocide that God promised he would never do again, you’re not alone! We take a look at the major players, ask some valid questions and e...

It's the perfect cocktail served up by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses: scare them and make them feel bad about it. Millions are trapped by the FEAR that they must stay in this organization... and then hit with guilt for knowing something is wrong. We take a look at these powerful 'weapons,' as well as share thoughts on breaking free. #jehovahwitnesses #exjw #watchtow...

When challenged by a bully.... his own 'son'... Jehovah decided to 'take the challenge' and let the bully torture all of his children to get a point across. Let's take a look at the details of this cornerstone doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses and learn how Jehovah's name means more to him than anything else....  #jehovahwitnesses #exjw #watchtower #jw  TWITTER: @e...

Witnesses are taught that they must confess their sins to the elders to be forgiven. But that is NOT necessary. There is the mother of all 'loopholes' in print, rendering confessions, judicial committees and punishment completely unnecessary for the common JW... and it's been there for 50 years. Listen in on why a Jehovah's Witness should NEVER confess there sins to the elders...

Jehovah and Jesus aren't 'detail' guys. They need eight guys in upstate New York to talk to mankind for them. Despite the Bible saying it alone makes us ‘fully competent’ and ‘completely equips’ a person for a relationship with God, Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t believe it’s true. The Governing Body have outright ignored the 'rule' at 1 Corinthians 4:6: ‘never go beyond the th...

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses have millions believing that shunning is a 'loving arrangement." Disfellowshipping isn't taught in the Bible or by Jesus Christ in the Gospels. We take a look at how it started in 1952; why it was implemented, the list of sins that get a person shunned, how this effects any baptized JW, including children... and much more! TWITTER: @exj...

Jehovah's Witnesses are shunned by everyone they love, including family and friends, if three guys in the B School consider them unrepentant after committing a serious sin. No love, no communication, no help. Unless they follow mundane steps over an undetermined amount of time to be reinstated, this punishment is for the remainder of their life. We take a look at how this started, how it is N...

Without any foundation or instruction from the Bible they alone claim to understand, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses have a lot to say on how MARRIED people make love. A big 'no no' is anything involving your mouth or backdoor. When a husband and wife engage in anything 'oral' they risk being disfellowshipped from the congregation; losing everything. A look back...

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses are eager to control every aspect of a person's entire life... including sex. How do they manage to find themselves in the beds of consulting adults? We take a look at how eight guys in upstate New York convince millions just how married people should be doing the deed, their 'creative' interpretations of Greek words, how to keep your m...

Jehovah's Witnesses face a steady stream of subtle...and not so subtle propaganda against pursuing higher education.  The Governing Body targets young Jehovah's Witnesses with an ongoing guilt trip for wanting to pursue a college degree. With endless commentary on the dangers of college, university and against bettering yourself, they have kept millions from reaching their true potential...

What shocks YOU the most about Jehovah’s Witnesses? I’m often asked that question. The answer probably differs for everyone, but let’s take a look at how millions of people devote themselves to a cult without ever knowing it’s history, reading the Bible or being able to explain their ‘life or death’ beliefs. How are innocent people held captive to a life of ignorance about their own ‘religion?’ Wh...

In our longest episode yet, we take a look at the Jehovah's Witnesses belief that invisible boogey men continue to influence our lives.  God wiped out the demon's families at the Flood, but then let them come home to heaven and what? Grab a snack? Only to send them right back to vulnerable mankind on earth to do it all over again. From a young age, adults and children alike are fed a ste...

Jehovah's Witnesses are the definition of hypocrisy. As a teenager, I came up with the term "JW Ala Carte" when watching 'god's organization' pick and choose what Bible teachings they applied and which ones they ignored. Consider two: Why are Jehovah's Witnesses, including elders and circuit overseers, allowed to be so overweight when the Bible condemns gluttony?...

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible promises them eternal life on a paradise earth. It is their core teaching and what they use to attract people to the religion. They've devoted billions of pages of literature to illustrations showing paradise, wild animals as pets and the perfect fruit basket. But there is a problem: Jesus missed the memo and left it out of the Bible, his teachi...

The infamous march to the B School. You did something naughty and now you get a visit with three elders... and your future is in their hands. Where did this come from? How does it work? Who are these three guys and why do they get to judge other people? Let's take a look at the Jehovah's Witness judicial committee arrangement. #jehovahswitnesses #exjw #exjehovahswitness #watchtower   TWI...

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claim their religion is filled with 'the best and happiest people on earth' (Watchtower 1988 Mar 1 p.17) But that is far from 'the truth.' With a steady, weekly diet of fear and shame, leaders have been delaying people's happiness for over a century. What's been the result for those that have obeyed their counsel on havin...

A deep dive into what Jehovah's Witnesses teach regarding the resurrection to a paradise earth, including who gets in, who is left out for good, 2nd chances for some famous bad guys and a whole litany of questions surrounding how it all works! Why are they preaching again?   #jehovahswitnesses #exjw #exjehovahswitness #watchtower  TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast TWIT...

Despite women making up most of the of the nearly 9 million members of Jehovah's Witnesses (including doing the bulk of the door to door preaching work) the self proclaimed 'mouthpiece of God on earth,' the Governing Body, continue to foster an often dangerous culture where women are disrespected and minimized. Let's look at some examples, including 'inspiring' commen...

Jehovah's Witnesses live in a world built on hypocrisy. It starts with the idea that Jesus never spoke to apostates (uh... his whole ministry was to apostates) and covers everything from the evils of facial hair, working out in gyms, blood, the United Nations and so... much... more. When did I coin the phrase 'Christianity ala Carte' and how did it impact my life? Join us! #jehovahs...