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.
Episodes
148 episodes
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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1:17:12
What do Jehovah's Witnesses Have in Common With Disneyland?
The world of Jehovah's Witnesses is a lot like Disneyland. Listen in as we leave today for a world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy!
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Episode 146
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1:08:18
The Governing Body Paradox: Demanding Obedience Despite Complete Failure
Jehovah'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 clai...
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Episode 145
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1:02:26
Did Jehovah Enjoy the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Embracing Double Standards!
With 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, d...
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Episode 144
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1:08:00
Jehovah's Witness Mythology: Delusional Details About Paradise!
Living 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. Y...
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Episode 143
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1:18:56
Jehovah's Witnesses Horrifying History of Counsel on Mental Illness
Under 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 ...
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Episode 142
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1:08:14
Jehovah's Witnesses Are Appointing 21 Year Old Elders
With 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 minor...
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Episode 141
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1:09:44
A Message to Younger Jehovah's Witnesses
Are 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 f...
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Episode 140
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1:06:27
Jehovah's Witness Pioneers: A Brief History of Wasted Lives
Since 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 requir...
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Episode 139
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1:17:35
Governing Body Update #8: Jehovah's Witnesses Are Becoming Celebrities?
With 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 actor...
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Episode 138
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1:11:51
2024 December JW Broadcast: 'Leftovers' from the Annual Meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses
As 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 O...
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Episode 137
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1:14:16
Jehovah's Witnesses Have Dining Choices: The Governing Body's Table or the Table of Demons!
Governing 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...
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Episode 136
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1:13:25
The Governing Body Uses the Bible to Teach Jehovah's Witnesses 'Tolerance?'
In 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 furth...
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Episode 135
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1:08:09
Jehovah's Witnesses & Social Media: The Governing Body Is Worried About Kids?
The 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...
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Episode 134
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1:09:05
2024 November Governing Body Update: Jehovah's Witnesses Get Two New Kings & more!
Jehovah'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!
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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1:24:49
Gaslighting Season Continues: Jehovah's Witnesses on "Leadership"
With 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 publicat...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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1:09:07
Jehovah's Witnesses Are Told to Never Think for Themselves!
Despite 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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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1:18:14
Jehovah's Witnesses Are Told to Avoid Nostalgia and the Past!
The 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 ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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1:08:37
2024 October JW Broadcasting: Obey the Governing Body & Jesus Goes Country!
This 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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1:19:41
Highlights From the 2024 Annual Meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses: New Kings!
With 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 Pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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1:15:58
Should You Try to 'Wake Up' an Elderly Jehovah's Witness?
When 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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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1:02:00
Jehovah's Witnesses & Music: A Historical Look at Rock, Disco, Song Books & More!
The 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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1:05:54
September 2024 JW Broadcasting: Jehovah Personally Helps the Disadvantaged?!
Tune 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 Alm...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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1:10:03
The Governing Body Endorses Lying & Why Jehovah's Witnesses Should Care
Despite 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 ...
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Episode 124
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1:10:38
Jehovah's Witnesses Create New Asset Management Companies to Grow Jesus' Money!
With 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' organizat...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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1:11:10