The Critical Thought encourages you to think critically about the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. As former members and teachers in this group, we have inside knowledge to help raise public awareness. We understand the psychological tactics the organization uses to attract new members. Our goal isn't to attack the religion, but to share what we've learned about how the group operates. We want to expose the false teachings they use to control their followers. Many members carry a heavy burd ...
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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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Every Jehovah's Witness Male Should Try to Be Appointed an Elder
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1:14:10All Jehovah's Witnesses have access to a local body of elders, that they are told, are appointed by means of Jesus Christ, his Father and Holy Spirit. Sisters are encouraged to target these men for husbands; publishers are told they're reliable and there to protect them. It's time to encourage every JW male to reach out for the privilege of elder. …
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What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Have to Say About Racism?
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1:11:47The only website powered by Holy Spirit features an article on racism this month. Taking a look at the organization's history, as well as modern day observations, reveals a deeply disturbing pattern. Should the Governing Body be commenting on racism? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast…
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Is Jesus Christ a Jehovah's Witness or not?
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1:16:18Jehovah'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: survivingparadisepodcastBy Surviving Paradise
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May 2025 JW Broadcasting Highlights: Don't Be Anxious, Accept Changes & Obey!
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1:16:47This 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…
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Jehovah's Witnesses Greatest Hits Grab Bag Volume IV! Outer Space, Sack Time & more!
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1:07:41We 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 …
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April 2025 JW Broadcast & the Bible, Jehovah's Love Letter to Humankind
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1:19:32It 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: survivingparadisepodcas…
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Send us a text Paranoia isn’t just a passing fear—it’s a powerful tool used to control people. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how paranoia is woven into the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the lasting psychological impact it has on members. Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught to fear the outside world, believe that Satan is lurking behind …
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Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Reject Jesus as Their Mediator
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10:33Send us a text This week, millions of Christians reflect on Jesus — especially during the Easter season. But for Jehovah’s Witnesses, that relationship is framed in a very different way. In this episode of The Critical Thought, we illustrate how that belief system actually works — through a unique skit, a real-life experience from a former elder, a…
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Did You Notice a Different Vibe at the 2025 Jehovah's Witness Memorial
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10:08Send us a text The vibe was definitely off at this year’s Jehovah’s Witness Memorial — and people are talking. In this powerful breakdown from EXJW Critical Thinker, JT walks you through the subtle — and not-so-subtle — shifts that made the 2025 Memorial unlike any we’ve seen before. From the sudden flood of phone calls to disfellowshipped members,…
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No More Seats in Heaven - Reserved for Jehovah's Witnesses Only
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14:06Send us a text In this video, JT from EXJW Critical Thinker breaks down the absurdity behind the Jehovah's Witness belief of the 144,000 — a symbolic number that they treat like an actual headcount for heaven. For over a century, the Watchtower has kept followers focused on this limited number, creating pressure, confusion, and division. With the m…
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Top Seven Things You Should Know About the Jehovah's Witnesses Memorial
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8:05Send us a text The Jehovah’s Witness Memorial is the biggest event of their year — but what is it really all about? In this video, we’re breaking down 7 key things you should know to better understand this event. Whether you’ve attended, heard about it, or are just curious, we explain what makes the Memorial so important inside the organization. Jo…
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Jehovah's Witnesses: Special Talk Can Truth Be Found
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7:46Send us a text We just got a Memorial invitation at our door — and right after, the Jehovah's Witnesses Special Talk hit this weekend. But what’s really going on behind these messages? In this video, we break down the tactics used in the Special Talk, including the emotional hook, references to "fake news," and their subtle jabs at apostates — all …
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Watchtower's Lies, Loopholes & Legal Strategies
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14:31Send us a text The Watchtower Society has a long history of using legal loopholes, manipulation, and strategic dishonesty to win court cases — even when they’re in the wrong. In this video, we break down the exact tactics they use inside the courtroom. You’ll learn how they present themselves, twist the facts, and walk away with legal victories. 👉🏾…
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Why Does Jehovah & His Witnesses Suck at Math?
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1:09:38As 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: surviv…
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If God is 'Drawing People' Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Preach?
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1:12:20Jehovah'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 loo…
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Reviewing Governing Body Update #2: Pennies for 'Relief Work' and Literacy or Indoctrination?
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1:22:23New 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: s…
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Listening to Your Gut: Why the Governing Body Wants You to Ignore Your 'Doubts'
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1:07:09'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: @exj…
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March 2025 JW Broadcast Part II: You Better Get Out of Jehovah's Way!
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1:20:19Highlights 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 co…
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March 2025 JW Broadcasting Highlights: "Give Us Your Professional Skills & Contacts!"
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1:17:12Paradise 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 tol…
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What do Jehovah's Witnesses Have in Common With Disneyland?
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1:08:18The 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: survivingparadisepodcastBy Surviving Paradise
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Jehovah's Witnesses: Fear and the Mechanism of Control
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18:20Send us a text Many Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t realize that their fear isn’t natural—it’s taught. From childhood, the Watchtower conditions you to believe that leaving means losing God’s protection, your family, and even your life. But what if that fear was never real to begin with? In this explosive episode of EXJW Critical Thinker, JT & Lady Cee b…
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How to Avoid Crucial Mistakes When Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses
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10:57Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Critical Thought, JT breaks down the most common mistake ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses make after waking up to the truth about the Watchtower—and how it can devastate their lives. Using real-life scenarios, including a heartbreaking Reddit post from a 17-year-old and stories of marriages and careers on the li…
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Jehovah's Witnesses: Are Their Failed Teachings the Closest Thing to the Truth?
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9:47Send us a text What do you do when an organization claims to have the truth—but its predictions keep failing? Do you keep trusting them, or do you start asking questions? Jehovah’s Witnesses have a long history of failed predictions—Armageddon in 1914, then 1925, then 1975, then “the generation that will not pass.” But instead of admitting they wer…
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The Governing Body Paradox: Demanding Obedience Despite Complete Failure
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1:02:26Jehovah'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? …
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Did Jehovah Enjoy the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Embracing Double Standards!
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1:08:00With 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 a…
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Jehovah's Witness Mythology: Delusional Details About Paradise!
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1:18:56Living 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…
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Jehovah's Witnesses Horrifying History of Counsel on Mental Illness
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1:08:14Under 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…
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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses Truth or Tainted?
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21:39Send us a text Jehovah’s Witnesses proudly claim to have "the truth," but what happens when their teachings are put to the test? We take a clean glass of water and introduce a surprising visual experiment that will leave you questioning everything. What do the doctrines of 1914, Blood Transfusions, and Organ Transplants have in common? Why do these…
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Jehovah's Witnesses Are Appointing 21 Year Old Elders
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1:09:44With 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: @exjwp…
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A Message to Younger Jehovah's Witnesses
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1:06:27Are 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…
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Jehovah's Witness Pioneers: A Brief History of Wasted Lives
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1:17:35Since 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 u…
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Governing Body Update #8: Jehovah's Witnesses Are Becoming Celebrities?
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1:11:51With 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…
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2024 December JW Broadcast: 'Leftovers' from the Annual Meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses
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1:14:16As 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 tha…
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Jehovah's Witnesses Have Dining Choices: The Governing Body's Table or the Table of Demons!
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1:13:25Governing 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…
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The Governing Body Uses the Bible to Teach Jehovah's Witnesses 'Tolerance?'
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1:08:09In 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…
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Jehovah's Witnesses & Social Media: The Governing Body Is Worried About Kids?
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1:09:05The 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…
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2024 November Governing Body Update: Jehovah's Witnesses Get Two New Kings & more!
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1:24:49Jehovah'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: survivingparadisepodcastBy Surviving Paradise
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Gaslighting Season Continues: Jehovah's Witnesses on "Leadership"
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1:09:07With 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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Jehovah's Witnesses Are Told to Never Think for Themselves!
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1:18:14Despite 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…
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Jehovah's Witnesses Are Told to Avoid Nostalgia and the Past!
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1:08:37The 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…
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2024 October JW Broadcasting: Obey the Governing Body & Jesus Goes Country!
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1:19:41This 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…
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Highlights From the 2024 Annual Meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses: New Kings!
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1:15:58With 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…
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Should You Try to 'Wake Up' an Elderly Jehovah's Witness?
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1:02:00When 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 d…
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Life at Bethel: Good, Bad & Ugly Annual Meeting 2024
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15:42Send us a text Support the showBy JT & Lady Cee
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Jehovah's Witnesses & Music: A Historical Look at Rock, Disco, Song Books & More!
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1:05:54The 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: survivingpar…
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September 2024 JW Broadcasting: Jehovah Personally Helps the Disadvantaged?!
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1:10:03Tune 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: surviv…
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The Governing Body Endorses Lying & Why Jehovah's Witnesses Should Care
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1:10:38Despite 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: surviv…
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Jehovah's Witnesses Create New Asset Management Companies to Grow Jesus' Money!
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1:11:10With 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 bene…
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Monica Velin Rodriguez - Mother Abducted by her Jehovah's Witness Family
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51:38Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with a 4th-generation former Jehovah's Witness who shares her deeply personal journey of faith, family, and awakening. From pioneering with her husband across multiple language congregations and dreaming of Gilead, to witnessing the heartbreaking realities of shunning and child abuse within the o…
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Why Didn't Jehovah Stop the Holocaust? The Governing Body Answers!
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1:00:52Jehovah'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: survivingpara…
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