Surviving Paradise

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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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"New Light" - How the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses Insults the Intelligence of Millions 24.05.2022 1:00:50

Whether it's personal matters like sex and grooming or life altering doctrines like blood and organ transplants … or now their most comically embarrassing teaching on 'overlapping generations' leading back to 1914, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claim they can change the foundation of their 'religion' with the flick of a light switch. Lifting a sentence ou...

Jehovah's Witness End Game: Who Dodges the Fireballs at Armageddon? 17.05.2022 55:07

Is it true that only Jehovah's Witnesses will dodge the fireballs at Armageddon? Let's unpack decades of eager anticipation for a mass genocide from the 'god of love, not fear' (1 John 4:18) and his chosen guys in upstate New York... after all, those guys were chosen by Jesus to help him decide who gets to be bird food... and who get's to live forever in khakis on a paradi...

The Not So Faithful & "Discreet" Slave and Their Wild Inspirations! 09.05.2022 59:04

Jehovah's Witnesses claim that Jesus Christ chose them as his one and only organization for communication. Let's check in on what Jesus saw when he decided 'these guys' are the best of the best to represent him to all of mankind! Jesus sent them "inspiration" on everything from a parable turned into a prophecy about 8 guys in NY, to tinfoil, tonsils, male superiority...

Jehovah's Witness Elders: Chosen by God Magic aka Holy Spirit? 02.05.2022 50:32

Jehovah's Witnesses claim Jesus personally chooses all congregation elders by means of the all magical 'holy spirit'....otherwise known as 'the force' to Star Wars fans. How does Jesus make so many mistakes when choosing his guys to lead the congregation? Why does Jesus appoint men that have never read the bible or their own literature; that have family problems and like t...

It's 'Partaker Watch' Season...Otherwise Know as Memorial, the JW Holiday 19.04.2022 42:25

Memorial Season, it's the closest Jehovah's Witnesses get to a 'holiday.' Face it, it's all about seeing who 'partakes' of the crackers or wine... and with 1935 long gone, those with a Fast Pass to heaven continues to grow! Relive your favorite Memorial memories, take another look at the Passover and ask yourself how you ever believed this crap. TWITTER: @exjwpo...

Introduction: Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses...and Paradise... Behind... 06.04.2022 45:08

Why would anyone want to leave the 'spiritual paradise' that is Jehovah's Witnesses? We are prepared to give you well over 144,000 reasons why overlapping generations aren't a thing, facial hair is normal, Smurfs aren't demonized ... and Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult. In our first episode we cover 'who is this guy? where did he come from? And why is he starting...

Surviving Paradise, an Ex-JW Podcast Trailer! 07.11.2021 2:35

An ex-elder diving into the absurd, but often painful, 'spiritual paradise' of Jehovah's Witnesses. Featuring solo conversations, guest interviews with people I love and admire, in a safe space, where they can share their own musings, experiences and observations . We will cover the thoughtful to the random, including the culture, beliefs and history of the Jehovah's Witnesses....