Best Exjw Podcasts (2025)

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211 – "They Would Track Me": Why I Had to Run Away at 21 and Leave a Note on the Basement Door 2:10:41

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This episode features the story of Darby, a 32-year-old former Jehovah's Witness, detailing a life shaped by generational indoctrination, intense familial and organizational control, and the profound personal and emotional consequences of leaving the faith. Born into a multi-generational Witness family, Darby's entire worldview was dictated by the …

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"Extraordinary Popular Delusions of Our Times" with Daniel Martin 35:59

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Alternative Medicine Money Delusions Religion and Politics SHOWNOTES Daniel Martin's Book: Extraordinary Popular Delusions of Our Times SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott

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Cosmic Kyle Capturing the Wonders of Space 38:30

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An Uncle Inspires Kyle to Think Astrophotography Nebulas, Comets, and the Moon (Oh My!) SHOWNOTES Cosmic Kyle on Facebook Kyle Brewer on Instagram Kyle's images and story as featured on Seestar SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott / Kyle Brewer

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210 – "I Was Petrified": Ex-Jehovah's Witness Experienced "Constant White Knuckle Paralytic Terror" 1:40:55

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This episode is the personal testimony of Micah, a 42-year-old former Jehovah's Witness, detailing his life within the organization, his subsequent departure, and his journey toward recovery and self-redefinition. Born into the religion to parents with significant personal trauma, Micah's childhood was defined by a "constant white knuckle paralytic…

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The Shunned Podcast Meets Jubilee To Discuss Jehovah's Witnesses and Scientology 8:15

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I was very fortunate to be able to travel and record an episode of Jubilee along with other ExJWs and Ex-Scientologists as we discussed our lives and the groups we came from. Their YouTube channel was kind enough to give us a platform on which to share. I took not just my own experiences, but all of the stories I've heard through the Shunned Podcas…

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"The Way" with Author Larry Jordan 48:23

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Retirement = "Sell all your Possessions and Follow Me" Deconstruct & Reconstruct "You Might Be Right" Everything's Related, Everything's Connected "Otherwise" SHOWNOTES Larry's Book "The Way" Larry on Patheos My Stroke of Insight (Youtube) The Tao of Physics SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's Linktree…

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209 – Rising Above The Narcissistic Darkness Of Jehovah's Witnesses 3:05:21

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In this episode, Ezzi details the intense familial and organizational pressure that led to her baptism at age 15, despite her not feeling ready or understanding the doctrine. A significant portion of the conversation addresses the abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics she endured, including physical abuse from her mother and the coercive environm…

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Self Awareness - Learning How to Correct Mistakes After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses 18:05

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send us an email to [email protected] Growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, higher education wasn’t an option—it was discouraged, shamed, and treated as a waste of time. Like many others, I was told I might not even graduate high school because Armageddon was “just around the corner.” Jehovah’s Witnesses told me college was not an opt…

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Lord, Have Mercy 41:14

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The Exhumation of Mercy Brown SHOWNOTES The Internet Explorer's Podcast with Jimmy SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott / Jimmy Dells

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Ep. 11 (audio only): The EXJW Interviews - Chris 1:09:13

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By Mitch - ExJDub

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They Wanted Me to Let My Baby Die (Jehovah's Witnesses) 16:21

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By Lady Cee

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From Being Programmed to Empowered After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses 31:49

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By Lady Cee

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Ep. 10 (audio only): The EXJW Interviews - Jared 1:29:16

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By Mitch - ExJDub

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208 - They Promised To Break Me Like A Horse; Turning "One More Day" Into Decades Of Breaking Cycles 2:25:59

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In this episode we meet Lori, a 68-year-old woman who spent her formative years as a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her family was converted when she was five, immediately thrusting her into a high-control environment that abruptly ended a normal childhood. From the outset, Lori harbored an innate skepticism towards the group's doctrines, which man…

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Micah Allen Losh - Author, Artist, ExJW 59:59

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Deconstruction from Jehovah's Witness Cult The Need to Create, The Motivation to Try Micah's Works SHOWNOTES micahallenlosh.com SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott / Micah Allen Losh

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Japan's Crack Down - Jehovah's Witness Governing Body Struggling to Survive 9:51

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Send us a text When the former Prime Minister of Japan was assassinated in 2022, the investigation uncovered deep ties between the attacker and a high-control religious group known as the Moonies. That tragedy set off a chain reaction in Japan—one that now has the spotlight turning toward Jehovah’s Witnesses. In this video, JT breaks down: Why the …

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Jehovah's Witness Leaders Tricked Us Out of College 1:49:58

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Send us a text What happens when a religion tells millions of people that higher education is “dangerous”? For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses were discouraged from going to college. It wasn’t a written ban, but elders, conventions, and Watchtower publications reinforced the message until it became a cultural rule. Careers, scholarships, and futures w…

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What Did I Do??? - A quick announcement, something of interest, and a little update. 4:33

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Rather than a new episode this week of the Shunned Podcast, you can find me being interviewed by the one and only Chris Shelton over on the Speaking Of Cults podcast/channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/LqN4lP1e7Ms?si=Q3TrlOkcUpzMspf1 Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Struggling with perfectionism, building a social net…

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I Was Wrong - Choosing Out 45:00

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An Admission Courage A Clip with Jimmy & Friends SHOWNOTES Jim's Original ReChoice Episode (Parts 1 & 2 Unedited in Full) The Internet Explorer Podcast SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott / Jimmy Dells

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Ep. 19 (audio only): Jehovah's Witnesses: The New Simplified Edition 22:41

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Send me a text I was in the Jehovah's Witness organization for over 50 years. Throughout the years I have noticed a gradual shift in the teaching and printing habits of that organization. The result? A watered down, indoctrinated, brainwashed, non-reasoning, non-critical thinking simplified edition version of a Jehovah's Witness. Back in the day we…

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207 – How One Bullsh*t Comment Freed A Young Man From A Cult & The Extreme Response From Family 1:41:24

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Today we meet Jake, a 26-year-old former Jehovah's Witness. Jake discusses his upbringing in the religion, being a fourth-generation member on his mother's side and third-generation on his father's side, and the pressure to conform. He shares his experiences with a limited worldview, internal conflict about "worldly" people, and the impact of his f…

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Ep. 18 (audio only): Gaslighting Tactics of Jehovah's Witnesses 20:11

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Send me a text If there is one thing Jehovah's Witnesses can do well it is gaslight! You pick a damn topic and they will use their trusty dusty JW playbook to gaslight individuals. Case and point: the governing body (slave owners) recently gave the Jehovah's Witness cult members permission to pursue higher education (college, university, trade scho…

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Ep. 08 (audio only): WATCHTOWER AFTER DARK - TRIGGERED FROM JEHOVAH'S WITNESS STUFF - ROSE BUNDY 1:15:28

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**TRIGGER WARNING!!** What's a great episode without stirring the pot to get EXJW Smurf Girl's blood boiling! It began like any other episode, Rose bashing the Jehovah's Witness cult about their September 2025 broadcast (complete trash). And then, I ask Rose to explain who Smurf Girl is and why she is so angry........a legitimate question from newe…

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Literary Lee, Inbred Religious Certainty, DJT as Deity 38:08

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AFormerBelieverReads.com Critical Thinking in Education Skeptical Heroes "Inbred Religious Certainty" - Bart Ehrman Trump as Sacred Scripture Where is LifeWise active? SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott / Literal Lee

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Ep. 09 (audio only): "After the Mic" - The EXJW Interviews - Nathan 20:58

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Send me a text I must say, this was pretty fun! This is my first "After the Mic" series that I began doing for Patreon Members. I offer these free to Tiers 2 & 3 members. In this episode I give you extra information from my interview with Nathan (TikTok - This Way Out. YouTube - ThehelpfulexJW). He told me: "what we do, this is spiritual warfare." …

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Ep. 09 (audio only): The EXJW Interviews - Nathan (This Way Out) 1:34:53

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Send me a text This is a very special episode for me. As I began to wake up and began to grasp what the Jehovah's Witness cult has been doing for decades, this gentleman was one of the ones I learned a lot from. His videos on TikTok and YouTube are hard-hitting, transparent, truthful, and factual. I'm talking about my dear friend Nathan, or as we c…

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(audio only) Jehovah's Witnesses & Higher Education & Careers - ExJDub - The EXJW Network 10:19

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Send me a text I've had to wait a week from the update # 5 of the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses to say something. Their bullshit for decades has screwed with the lives, livelihood, and mental wellbeing of Jehovah's Witnesses from around the world. Now I'm going to speak on it! Support the show…

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Ep. 08 (audio only): The ex-Jehovah's Witness Interviews - Phoenix 1:30:31

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Send me a text What a special treat I have for you in this episode of my EXJW Interviews. Meet Phoenix. He is similar to me in that he too was born into the Jehovah's Witness cult. He was also ALL in, doing a lot for the congregation from a young age. But guess what? He became an ELDER! So you guessed it, I pick his brain so he can begin to give yo…

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206 - Hidden From Her Father, Coerced To Let Her Own Son Die, Vicki Escapes Jehovah's Witnesses 1:47:48

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In this episode you'll meet Vicki as she shares her deeply personal experiences growing up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and the profound impact it had on her life. Vicki recounts how her mother's fervent dedication to the faith led to Vicki's childhood being manipulated and controlled, including being hidden from her biological father and enduring…

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BONUS: Ding Dong James Dobson's Dead 11:45

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John Paulk's Recollection Focus on the Family's Legacy John Paulk's Youtube Channel John Paulk's Instagram [email protected], 503-442-1111 SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott / John Paulk

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Kyle Butler - Deconverted ExPastor Embraces Life 41:00

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"Here's Another Episode of..." Not-so-sweet 16 as a Pastor Deconversion + TikTok Kyle's Tiktok SkepticalScott.com Skeptical Scott's LinktreeBy Skeptical Scott / Kyle Butler

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Ep. 07: The EXJW Interviews: Jeron 58:21

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Send me a text Everyone meet my friend Jeron! He's a real one. Like me he speaks his truth, unafraid and raw. Enjoy as he explains his time in the Jehovah's Witness religion, how he went inactive a couple of times, and when he awakened during his time disfellowshipped. His life took an interesting turn during this time period that is best explained…

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An Ex Elder’s Mental Health Struggle THE TRUTH Behind the Smile 45:36

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Send us a text May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode, we revisit the story of Tony — a former elder and third-generation Jehovah’s Witness — as he opens up about the emotional and psychological impact of growing up in the organization. Tony shares how guilt, fear, and pressure to “perform spiritually” affected his menta…

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How He Discovered the Jehovah's Witness Brotherhood Was a Sham 56:59

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Send us a text 🔁 Throwback Thursday – Back by RequestA viewer recently commented:“I’m not sure why I’m just now seeing this video in 2025. I really enjoyed it.” ❤️ That reminded us why this conversation with Gary Alt is still one of the most powerful interviews we’ve shared. In this episode, Gary — a former elder, Bethelite, and now a life coach — …

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EXJW Testimony: How the Watchtower Fueled My Addiction 43:49

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send us an email to [email protected] In this raw and unfiltered interview, Deanna June opens up about life after leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses — including her battle with addiction, bipolar disorder, and the emotional cost of being shunned. 🎙️ If you’re struggling to rebuild after religious trauma, this conversation is for you. 💬 Need …

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Breaking Free – Life After Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses (Part 1) 15:25

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send us an email to [email protected] Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In the first conversation of my three-part series with Daria, we talk about what it was like growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the pressure to conform, and the moment she realized she needed to walk away…

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EXJW: Healing Out Loud with Laura Timber - Religious Trauma 40:42

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Send us a text Laura X Timber YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lauraxtimber Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Laura-X-Timber/61566000317102/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraxtimber Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraxtimber/ In this heartfelt conversation, Lady Cee and JT sit down with Laura X Timber, a powerful content cre…

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I Stopped Listening to the Governing Nobodies and it Saved my Life (EXJW) Part 3 29:34

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send us an email to [email protected] Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In this powerful final part of my 3‑part conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you stop letting the Governing Body control your choices—and start taking ownership of your health and your life.…

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1-800-Heavenn (Access Denied) - Jehovah's Witnesses Version of Salvation 10:33

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Send us a text Episode uploaded from April 18, 2025 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-l…

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Jehovah's Witness Elder's Deathbed Confession & Facebook Obituary 37:38

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send us an email to [email protected] In her first interview on our sister channel EXJW Critical Thinker, Gail shared the heartbreaking story of her father’s deathbed confession after serving as a Jehovah’s Witness elder for decades. In this Hidden Struggles follow-up, Gail returns to reveal what happened next — how her mother cut her off…

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Fran & Joe Are Thriving in their 70's After Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses 53:15

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send us an email to [email protected] Contact Joe & Fran: YouTube channel Joe and Fran every Wednesday, 7 pm est. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVJ8KInz-MesI345Frv_aqw Phone: 315-221-0130 Email [email protected] Fran and Joe left the Jehovah’s Witness organization in their 70s — proving that courage has no age limit. Nearly four years af…

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Silenced No More – Speaking Up in the Jehovah’s Witness Congregation (Part 2) 39:27

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send us an email to [email protected] Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In Part 2 of my conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you find your voice in a high-control group — and what it costs to use it. From speaking her mind to challenging silence in the congregati…

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Ep. 06: The EXJW Interviews: Selina (LGBTQIA+ Episode) 1:15:46

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Send me a text Wow, this turned out to be a truly great episode! Earlier in the week I put out a call on social media that I wanted to find EXJW's that lived within the LGBTQIA+ community now. The first amazing individual to reach out to me was Selina. Selina story moved me, in fact I had to fight back tears a couple of times as I listened. Selina …

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Ep. 05: The EXJW Interviews: Delores 1:20:55

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Send me a text Hello EXJW Fam! Meet Delores. She and I met on one of my social media accounts, and she is also a member of my private EXJW group on Facebook. She has been out of the Jehovah's Witness cult for 22 years now. She expressed interest in sharing her story on my podcast. She told me that this would be the FIRST time that she openly talked…