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.

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S1 · E211
August 17 · 1 hr 15 min
August 2026 JW Broadcast: Lying to Jehovah's Witnesses About Protecting Families
Few things mean more to us than our families. The Governing Body want to give us advice on protecting our families by pointing to Jehovah's example, his 'wife and more... even as they destroy... families by shunning people, settling CSA cases and more. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E210
August 10 · 1 hr 9 min
Governing Body Update #5: Disasters, Using Your Donated Money & New Music!
In a very telling update, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses tries to impress mankind with how they spend YOUR donated money, without mentioning they're also buying resorts and data centers. Not to be missed: a Jesus movie trailer and new music for young people! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E209
August 3 · 1 hr 12 min
The Governing Body's Lack of Accountability on Higher Education
The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses are allergic to accountability. The May 2026 Study Edition of the Watchtower features their latest attempt at shaming their people into a life of service to their organization, even as they leave the decision to attend college up to each individual. Pay attention to the asterisks! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E208
July 20 · 1 hr 13 min
CULT ALERT: July 2026 JW Broadcast Demands Allegiance to the Governing Body
In a chilling episode of JW Broadcasting, Jehovah's Witnesses are reminded why they should obey the Governing Body or face annihilation at Armageddon. After reminding them about Joshua and the Israelites, host Robert Luccioni twists himself in embarrasing knots to gain your complicity. They're not allowed to ask for proof of their connection to the Almighty, they are told to blindly obey... even when instructions are wrong, dangerous or not to their liking. The cult rhetoric is reaching a fever pitch... something BIG is coming. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E207
July 13 · 1 hr 2 min
Jehovah's Witnesses Want Us to Know That Soccer Won't Unite Us!
You'll get a 'kick' out of this: the only website powered by Holy Spirit features an article reminding us that the FIFA World Cup Soccer tournament is divisive and features the kind of hatred that only comes from Satan! Five billion viewers worldwide be warned! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E206
July 6 · 1 hr 6 min
Jehovah's Witnesses Are Reminded to Obey the Governing Body... or Risk Death!
In a June 2026 Morning Worship talk hosted by Brother Jonathan Smith, the Governing Body ...quoting their own literature, spends ten minutes telling Jehovah's Witnesses to obey them, even if their instructions are illogical, dangerous and may change at any moment. If they don't obey? These same men will take part in destroying them at Armageddon. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E205
June 22 · 1 hr 3 min
How Should Jehovah's Witnesses Treat Pets According to the Governing Body?
We take a look at the Governing Body's counsel to Jehovah's Witnesses on how to deal with a sick pet, by looking into the Watchtower library where we find articles written by dogs, Jehovah slaughtering millions of animals... and more! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E204
June 15 · 1 hr 3 min
June 2026 JW Broadcast Highlights: Lot Was a Great Guy & Gilead Graduation
The 159th Gilead Graduation features Governing Body member David Splane telling Jehovah's Witnesses to give each other the benefit of the doubt. He does this by encouraging us to be like... LOT?! Yes.... that Lot. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E203
June 8 · 55 min
The Governing Body Claims the Bible Comments on Artificial Intelligence
The Governing Body is subtly training Jehovah's Witnesses to dismiss the organizations many comical & deadly mistakes by claiming apostates are using AI. Their website features an article titled: Artificial Intelligence -- A Blessing or a Curse, What Does the Bible Say? Who wants to tell them the Bible doesn't comment on shoelaces, flushing toilets.... or AI? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E202
June 1 · 1 hr 2 min
The Governing Body Claims That Government Corruption Will Soon End!
In a feature article on their website, Jehovah's Witnesses set out to prove government corruption will end by pointing to the Governing Body's future heavenly influence, as well as the Bible... where we read about the Almighty's failed attempts at non corrupt governments. Awkward. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E201
May 25 · 1 hr 2 min
Jehovah's Witnesses Are Still Selling Pandemics & Disease
The latest feature article on the only website powered by Holy Spirit has a lot to say about Jehovah, pandemics, and how it all ends. It all proves their fabricated future on a paradise earth is nothing more than a fantasy. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E200
May 18 · 57 min
Jehovah's Witnesses Are Suffering from Burnout... and So Am I
Despite Jesus telling Jehovah's Witnesses to come to him for 'refreshment', they all appear very... burned out. They aren't alone. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E199
May 11 · 1 hr 5 min
May 2026 JW Broadcast: Do Jehovah's Witnesses Feel Loved, Safe & Secure?
Hosted by future King Priest and certified real estate investment member Jodi Jedele, Jehovah's Witnesses are reminded that Jehovah is the most loving father in the universe, despite criminal abuse, shunning, death and more! TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E198
May 4 · 1 hr
Jehovah's Witness Greatest Hits Volume VI: Martial Arts, Noah and Morning Dumps
We reach back into the Watchtower Library for our latest installment of the Governing Body's greatest hits! Listen in on life changing counsel on the martial arts, ... my guy Noah... and counsel on setting your alarm for early morning dumps! Jesus also requests you open the window. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E197
April 27 · 1 hr 9 min
Jesus' Lack of Priorities Exposes Jehovah's Witnesses as a Cult
For anyone questioning the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, they only have to look at how "Jesus" and the Governing Body set their 'new light' priorities.... in just the past three years. It's a cult. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E196
April 20 · 1 hr 14 min
April 2026 JW Broadcast Highlights: Who Needs Self Awareness?
The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses have a lot to say this month about your heart, conscience and 'beating yourself up.' Should they be speaking on such subjects? Just days after admitting they're teachings have ended innocent lives? Can we expect contrition? An apology to families? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E195
April 6 · 1 hr 12 min
Jehovah's Witnesses Need to Face the Facts: Jesus is Okay Misleading You!
Jesus Christ has 'allegedly' told the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses to release lots of 'new light' the past few years... and in so doing, has admitted to misleading Jehovah's Witnesses for decades. Consider some examples on how 'the way, THE TRUTH and the life'... is okay misdirecting his chosen organization... until he decides to tell the truth. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E194
March 30 · 1 hr 8 min
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 the countless thousands they've sent to their deaths, Governing Body Update #2 is proof that these men are sinister. TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E193
March 23 · 1 hr 17 min
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 organization's incompetence and does harm to Jehovah's questionable 'character.' TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast
S1 · E192
March 9 · 1 hr
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 calloused scar? How do you deal with the anger? Does it ever go away? TWITTER: @exjwpodcast INSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

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