JW Podcast

This episode sees Patricia, Louise, and Lloyd joined by the brilliant Ryan Bell, who transitioned from Seventh Day Adventist pastor to atheist and Founder of Life After God during last few years. They discuss the process of finding one's way in the world after making a break from the religion that defined them, and they compare and contrast some central JW and SDA beliefs, practices, and common origins.   Afterwards, the hosts delve into some phenomenal listener voicemails. Finally, Lloyd provides an update on his endeavors with the UK Charity Commission, and Louise gives details on a new public pressure group starting in Canada.

Patricia, Lloyd, and Louise are joined by Brett Griffin-Young for a discussion about parenting: how it is approached by Jehovah's Witnesses, the way a JW upbringing affects people born into the religion, and the challenges and rewards of raising children as ex-Jehovah's Witnesses.   Afterwards, in the newest Fun with Fallacies segment, the hosts examine the "argument from ignorance/God of the gaps" fallacy, including how to spot it in JW rhetoric and how to move past it toward a more productive debate. Finally, Louise updates us on her recent foray into peaceful activism on the local Kingdom Hall level, and Lloyd shares some news on a letter he submitted to the UK Charities Commission.  

Patricia, Louise, and Lloyd are in a discussion of the findings released earlier this month for the Australian Royal Commission. We break down the Senior Counsel's conclusions and analyze the infuriating rebuttals by Watchtower's slick lawyers. We also talk about a bombshell news piece on Jehovah's Witnesses released in Portugal, and GB member David Splane's baffling attempt to discredit the reporter at the helm. Finally, we answer assorted questions from listeners.   You can find downloadable PDFs of the Australian Royal Commission findings here: http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/636f01a5-50db-4b59-a35e-a24ae07fb0ad/case-study-29,-july-2015,-sydney.aspx   You can find the Friday Column about the Portuguese news documentary here, with links to the videos:   http://jwsurvey.org/governing-body-2/the-friday-column-portuguese-documentary-overshadows-governing-body-visit   Pierre Burmester's All Along the Watchtower video playlist is available here:   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4M9V52NoBW8Ec2-hq39Cf1yvT84zEv_r   Any exJWs in Australia or New Zealand who have recently woken up as a result of the Australian Royal Commission and who are seeking support can send an email to: contact@jwhelp.me

Patricia, Lloyd, and Louise discuss the massive leaked document that came down from Bethel about a week ago. We debate the purpose of head coverings and try to determine why you can be censored for giving your pet a blood transfusion, but if you want to celebrate your birthday, the most you will get is some gentle Biblical counsel. We also listen to several voicemails and weigh in on each.

The JW Podcast gang talk about the latest "Tight Pants" law Watchtower has issued and then discuss exJW activism and how everyone can have their own voice. Jaymes reveals some news too.

We reveal that the Theocratic Ministry School has been sent to the scrapheap. We also take a closer look at other Jehovah's Witness cost-cutting ventures and interview Daniel Genser.

Have you ever wondered just how similar the Jehovah's Witnesses and the Scientologists are? In this Jehovah's Witness podcast episode, we interview former Scientologist, Chris Shelton. Chris lifts the lid on the Scientologist beliefs and we look at how similar all cults truly are in this episode.

In this episode of JW Podcast, we discuss the Royal Commission and it's Child Abuse case against the Watchtower Organisation.

We interview Brie Radaj, the girl on the "Brave high school student exposes abuse and corruption within Jehovah's Witnesses" YouTube video - https://youtu.be/RDvT_gYq-ls. What a wonderfully brave and awesome person Brie is!

Why is 607 BC such an important date to all Jehovah's Witnesses and to the Watchtower Society? It's the date Watchtower claims is the year ancient Jerusalem fell. How does 607 BC fit into 1914 and 1919? All these topics are covered in this episode of JW Podcast!

In this episode of the Jehovah's Witness podcast show, we interview comedian Deborah Frances-White and take a look at her Jehovah's Witness upbringing, as well as agree that we should start our own cult!

In the latest Jehovah's Witness podcast show, we discuss the Candace Conti appeal case and the UK's Charity Commission investigation. We also look at the Watchtower Business Model and how it's likened to a real estate firm, as well as listen to the Message of the Week and cover other bits and bobs.

In this episode of JW Podcast, we get to interview the famous author Steven Hassan and discuss his newly released book, the revised edition of Combating Cult Mind Control. We also discuss how some Jehovah's Witnesses fit perfectly into the Organisation, listen to Message of the Week, and look at the latest news relating to Jehovah's Witnesses.

This Jehovah's Witness Podcast Show episode sees us interview Steve Wells, the man behind the world famous and excellent website, the Skeptics Annotated Bible. We also listen to two messages of the week where our callers ask us to discuss which is better - Disassociation of Fading, plus we look back on Watchtower doctrine that always seemed to trouble us when we were still Jehovah's Witnesses. All this and a tiny bit more in episode 10 of JW Podcast!

In this JW Podcast show, we interview published author Misha Anouk, look at the recent arrest of Brusthom Ziamani, who was brought up as a Jehovah's Witness, and a lot more in this action-packed Jehovah's Witness show!