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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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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses wants you to believe that God is omniscient and omnipotent. They teach millions that he wields his power over space and time selectively, much like choosing you're favorite Spotify play list... and that creates many questions. Let's dive into the unexplainable... including how his ambivalence influences 'fr…
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All people want to be seen, heard ... and loved. The human ego is essential to a healthy life. However, with a quick look at their history, it's easy to see that the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses have found ways to manipulate the egos of over eight million people. How do they do it? We take a look at the subtle programming utilized by the n…
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How long before the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses begins to revise history and limit access to their past nuggets of 'holy spirit?' The Watchtower Online Library contains hidden treasures that are available to all! But with recent court losses and their desire to trap younger generations, will they scrub some of their stupidity of the past?…
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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses have been very busy receiving 'new light.' from Jesus Christ. It's a pattern. What will they change next? We predict the next three changes in 'god's organization'... and how it will impact future citizens of paradise. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast…
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Governing Body Update #2 gave us a glimpse into the mind of King Jesus Christ of Jehovah's Witnesses. Taking time out of his imminent plans to kill everyone who disagrees with his nine guys in upstate New York, he has informed the universe that 'his people' can now greet disfellowshipped people. Not to be overlooked is that the sisters can now toss…
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Answers vary. But why not let the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses answer that question for themselves? As it turns out, they've had a lot to say about what makes a cult. We take a look at THEIR definition of a 'cult' from their own literature, allegedly written under the direction of holy spirit. Their answer may surprise you. TWITTER: @exjwp…
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Many wonder how Jehovah's Witnesses can't see the obvious: that the Governing Body is manipulating their minds. When a person breaks free from 'the truth,' they are often angry at being duped. We look at how the nine guys in upstate New York and their predecessors have been doing it for over a century... and why it works. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INST…
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Nothing is off limits to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses... and that includes your unbaptized mate. What does that look like for the Witness and their unknowing spouse? Both parties suffer. We take a look at decades of counsel from the 'faithful & discreet slave' that ranges from dishonest... to deadly. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: su…
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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claim that god has always had a visible 'organization' here on the earth. They claim the history of their organization goes back to Adam & Eve, that Noah's Ark is an ancient symbol for their printing and real estate empire... and all of this despite centuries where no one can prove an organization existed. …
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To forgive is divine... nowhere should that be more evident than inside the 'best and happiest people on earth,' Jehovah's Witnesses. But does the culture encourage forgiveness? How do you get Jehovah's forgiveness? What does it look like to forgive someone inside the organization? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast…
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The entire life of a Jehovah's Witness is based on a fantasy created by Judge Joe Rutherford in 1935 that includes witnessing people they love resurrected and living together forever on a paradise earth. But what happens when they realize it's a lie? What's the impact emotionally? How do they face the rest of their lives? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INST…
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Once you know something is wrong, a Jehovah’s Witness faces complex questions about their future. What should they do? Can they fake it? Can they live an authentic life ‘under the radar?’ A few things to consider… TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcastโดย Surviving Paradise
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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses wants us all to know that they're not a 'doomsday cult'... even as they base the entire religion on an earth wide destruction that features the forces of nature, including a flesh eating scourge. Who takes the lead in this event? Them. Listen in on decades of proof that the entire 'religion' points to a....…
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Prayer is arguably the most personal of all Jehovah's Witness habits. But the act of prayer, as taught by the Governing Body, comes with a long list of questions, including a few regarding Jehovah's character... and how effective it is as a form of intimate communication. Join us as we take a look at prayer, as taught by Jehovah's Witnesses. TWITTE…
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Can you keep a secret? Jehovah's Witnesses have lots of them... and it starts at the top with Jehovah himself. The Governing Body claims that true religion has no secrecy, even as they shell out millions of dollars to keep their secrets hidden from the world. We take a look at the history of secrecy inside the organization they call 'the truth.' TW…
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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claim to be the 'voice of Jesus Christ' and the only true source of wisdom. With a long history of 'interesting' counsel, join us for our second installment of their Greatest Hits grab bag where we tackle what to say when you have boogers, how not to drink beverages and why charity is a big 'no-no' in 'god'…
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In their own words, Jehovah's Witness elders are portrayed as shepherds and healers who are consumed with knowing and nurturing each member of the congregation. However, few Witnesses seem to have that experience. Are elders dependable protectors of God's sheep? We take a look... TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast…
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In a Friday news dump on December 15, 2023, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses relayed a message from heaven, giving men permission to grow hair on their faces. After almost a century of telling men how to suppress their hair follicles, they will now sport a new style as they remind the rest of us that we are in year 110 of the 'last days.' …
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Move over 1914, 1919 and 1975! 2023 was a historic year for Jesus and his Governing Body in upstate New York! We take a look at a few of the highlights that made year 109 of the 'Last Day's' one to remember! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcastโดย Surviving Paradise
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Despite claims to the contrary, many Jehovah’s Witness that leave the ‘organization’ continue to hold onto Christian beliefs. They leave with fear that they not only lost their family, friends and religion… but God himself. We take a look at the power of promises… and an overlooked Biblical guarantee that proves you can dump the Governing Body… and…
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Jehovah's Witnesses consider anyone outside their organization as a "worldly person" that is alienated from God and controlled by Satan the Devil. The end result is a life without normal relationships... and a morbid belief that their neighbors, schoolmates, and co-workers are doomed to destruction... creating an awkward dynamic where they insult t…
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Despite Jesus Christ never mentioning the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Bible, they claim he chose them personally and that they alone have rare insights into the King. We take a look at three things the nine guys in upstate New York teach us about history's most important person... and well... the guy in the Gospels looks a lot diff…
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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses laid the groundwork for the future of the religion during the 2023 Annual Meeting. With an admission that they're neither inspired nor infallible, they will continue to move forward demanding strict obedience from their followers. With a long history of doctrines that wasted and ended lives, they offer no a…
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With all the changes and the insanity Jehovah’s Witnesses have been subjected to in 2023… and throughout their history… why don’t they just leave the organization? Why to do they ‘take it?’ Unfortunately, leaving isn’t that easy. We take a look at the reasons why millions of mostly good, well intentioned people stay inside an ever changing, deceitf…
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Remember when Jehovah's Witnesses pretended to be teachers and Bible scholars? The Governing Body has successfully been 'dumbing down' the religion for over twenty years. Gone are the debates on the King of the North & South, Gog of Magog, or what every horn means on the beasts of Revelation. The pretense of 'depth' has been replaced with less meet…
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When all else fails... and it will... a Jehovah's Witness is told to 'wait on Jehovah.' From basic questions regarding their doctrines, to irresponsible counsel that puts them in potential danger, the Governing Body has succeeded in fooling millions of innocent people to wait for an invisible sky god that has been in hiding since the beginning of t…
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The relationship between a farm animal and Jehovah's Witnesses is painfully profound. Leveraging an ancient book written by shepherds and goat herders, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses has spent over a century creating millions of 'sheep like' followers. We take a look at the painful similarities between the docile livestock and millions o…
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Jesus' guys in upstate New York are at it again. The 2023 Annual Meeting featured the Governing Body destroying the entire theology of Jehovah's Witnesses... while the audience they're gaslighting giggles along. We take a look at how everyone can now skip the cult experience and STILL live forever, as well as the news that Jehovah will no longer be…
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Mankind is on the clock, so we should expect to see a hyper sense of urgency in the habits of Jehovah's Witnesses. As god's one and only source of salvation, what do we observe in their meetings, preaching and organization? Can you feel the desperate attempts to save every precious soul from behind the book carts? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: s…
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Of all the bad guys in human history, Satan the Devil stands alone. He's in control of everything, including governments, religion, big business and social media. Why care? Because he has a special relationship with Jehovah's Witnesses... particularly the Governing Body. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast…
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Does Jesus guys on earth even care about 8 million+ Jehovah's Witnesses? How about the rest of mankind? We take a look at three things that caused this former elder to reach the conclusion that they don't. Children, martyrdom... and 'new light'... TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast…
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When a baptized Jehovah's Witness sins, they're subjected to a 'star chamber' like meeting with a judicial committee, including three random men who decide if they're 'sorry enough' to stay in the congregation. Where did this come from? Is it found in the Bible? Why are these shepherds asking me THESE questions?? The Governing Body tells us this is…
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe that "Jehovah never changes"... because Malachi told them so in the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. The same authority goes on to say that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. But when you compare that with the organization they set up on earth to save all the rest of us, the questions begin... s…
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A person has a lot to lose by associating with Jehovah's Witnesses. But perhaps the most devastating is the loss of 'self' or identity. Like all high control cults, leadership requires conformity, from and children and adults. How does one lose themselves as a Jehovah's Witness? Listen in. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast…
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Jehovah's Witnesses are obsessed with two, three letter words. You know the first one, the second is WAR. Jehovah was sure to share his warmongering in great detail in his book to mankind... and his guys on earth, the Governing Body, have found a way to make the tragic conflicts of the past century all about them. We take a limited look back... lis…
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At 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 Jehovah's Witnesses are told that reading the Bible makes them "fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." It raises a question: If Jehovah provided a perfect book, claiming it was all they ever needed for a relationship with him, why did he create the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society? Why have book carts? Was …
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Jehovah needs your money. Despite being all powerful and the creator of all things, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses assure us he still needs cash... and he will take it from anyone, including children and 'poor people.' When not monitoring 'donations', he spends time investing in property on a planet he says he will soon destroy. So many …
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Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that they have an inner voice that guides them through life, helping them make decisions and can make you feel good or bad about yourself. What is the voice in their head? Where did it come from and how do I make sure mine works right? Should I trust this voice? What is a 'conscience matter' … and does it even matter?…
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Jehovah's Witnesses are constantly reminded that they're flawed. It's no wonder their main message includes a hope of future 'perfection.' But what does that even mean? Will I be a superhero? Will a lifetime of fruit and veggies taste different? Will I have six pack abs? We take a look at the subject of 'perfection' as told to us by the nine guys i…
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The battle for your mind starts early in Jehovah's Witnesses. Each repetitive meeting, convention or piece of literature serves as a reminder that your thoughts need to be in line with the nine guys in upstate New York. In addition, each publisher, young or old, is reminded that Jehovah lives inside your head, examining what you're thinking about a…
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Love is in the air... until it's not. Your marriage is not your own when you're a Jehovah's Witness. Life's most intimate relationship includes a 'three fold cord': the 'organization.' We look at divorce among 'god's people,' including the potentially dangerous, man made rules that 'allow' people to separate and remarry. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTA…
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How does Jehovah compare to Bugs Bunny and Ironman? Jehovah's Witnesses have been told 'violence is bad' for over a century, including endless counsel regarding entertainment, sports and more. It begs a few questions: have they read Jehovah's book the Bible? Do they know how he has handled problems in the past? Why is Star Wars so bad, but violent …
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The culture of Jehovah's Witnesses is filled with pitfalls. When your schedule every week includes another meeting in a windowless building where you listen to the same messages year after year, your mind begins to wander... and it usually wanders into everyone else's business. Despite the Bible's command to shun gossipers and those that slander, t…
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What does friendship look like inside the world of Jehovah's Witnesses? Will they truly give up their lives for each other? How about a better seat at a District Convention? Like every relationship within the organization, friendships are dependent on many conditions... and decades of loyalty can be gone in seconds. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM:…
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The world of a child within Jehovah's Witnesses is wrought with danger. Aside from the refusal of 'god's organization' to protect children and turn predators over to the authorities, there are other, more subtle dangers a child faces when they are born into the organization. Dangers surrounding discipline, medical help... and perhaps the most insid…
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Let's put the 'Jehovah' of Jehovah's Witnesses to a personality test! The Governing Body claims he has four main personality traits: Love, Justice, Wisdom and Power... but what do we find when we examine that claim? What happens when we put each quality to the test? The answers may surprise you. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepod…
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The subject of marriage in a perfect paradise earth has set many Jehovah's Witnesses into a panic for decades. Based on Jesus words at Luke 20:34-36, the Governing Body has made claims that we will not be able to remarry a resurrected spouse in paradise and they get to live alone for all eternity while still seeing you daily. What about single peop…
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When you're directed by the Jehovah and his Son, you're bound to produce some of the universe's most memorable moments! In our first ever installment of JW Greatest Hits, this former elder reaches into the grab bag to look at three unforgettable gifts given to mankind by the leadership of Jehovah's Witnesses: The Golden Age magazine, Beth Sarim and…
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Jehovah's Witnesses have had a lot to say about the Bible book of Revelation. Starting with Charles Taze Russell, who claimed he was 'the mouthpiece of God', they have written and claimed as fact FIVE publications interpreting a book that God wrote himself. Listen in as we take a look back at those five books, including claims that Revelation proph…
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Jehovah's Witnesses are regularly reminded that they're living in 'the last days' … a time period marked by endless misery all pointing to a conclusion that in itself is odd. Where did this teaching come from? How does it affect JW's? 109 years into the 'last days', we are still waiting for them to end...and we have some questions. TWITTER: @exjwpo…
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