Surviving Paradise
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 195 episodes
Surviving Paradise
Latest Episodes
The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses Decides to Change Their Blood Doctrine...and it's Evil
The 'Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses have decided' that their loyal followers can now store their own blood and infuse it back into their bodies... an option unavailable to Witnesses just two weeks. With nary a mention nor an apology for ...
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Episode 194
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Why Jehovah's Witnesses Love the Book of Job... and Why it's Ridiculous
The Watchtower Study for March 9-15, 2026 features the Governing Body's annual reminder of why mankind suffers, by examining one of their favorites: the Book of Job. Listen in as we deconstruct a story that is clearly fabricated; proves the org...
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Episode 193
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Scars, Anger and Jehovah's Witnesses... It's Complicated
Most Jehovah's Witnesses that leave the 'organization' are left with a complex set of emotional scars, the chief emotion being latent anger. Anger for lost time, potential, poor treatment, abuse and more. How can ex-JW move from open wound to c...
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Episode 192
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Why Jehovah's Witnesses Are Always Looking for Loopholes
Jehovah's Witnesses claimed to live life based on principles and a handful of Biblical laws... and anything the Governing Body demands of them. They then actively look for 'loopholes' that will make their lives easier. Consider why, as well as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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1:10:01
Why Single Parent Families are Vulnerable to Jehovah's Witnesses
Single parents are particularly vulnerable to the messaging from Jehovah's Witnesses. Even as a single parent is dealing with daily financial hardships, loneliness, exhaustion and more... they are exposed to the organization's claims that they ...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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