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 • 151 episodes
Surviving Paradise
Latest Episodes
Reviewing Governing Body Update #2: Pennies for 'Relief Work' and Literacy or Indoctrination?
New 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 pro...
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Episode 150
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Listening to Your Gut: Why the Governing Body Wants You to Ignore Your 'Doubts'
'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 fr...
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Episode 149
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March 2025 JW Broadcast Part II: You Better Get Out of Jehovah's Way!
Highlights 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 'profoun...
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Episode 148
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March 2025 JW Broadcasting Highlights: "Give Us Your Professional Skills & Contacts!"
Paradise 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 cho...
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Episode 147
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