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Surviving Paradise

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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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 7 min
  • English

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  • 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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