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In-depth interviews with health experts on topics including weight loss, nutrition, mental health, insomnia, pain relief, and so much more. Feel better, look better, and live better today with The Wellness Plus Podcast by Psychetruth. Hosted by Certified Holistic Health Coach, Corrina Rachel.
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Cult Survivor Sadie Carpenter tells her story! Co-Hosted by Gavri'el HaCohen. Topics include cults, religion, fundamentalism, conspiracy theories, and the real and present threat the cults, cult brainwashing, and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. It is our goal to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion. General Content Warning: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental ...
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Ep. 136: The Westboro Baptist Church (Pride Month Special) (Fred Phelps / Hate / TULIP / Calvinism / Shirley Phelps-Roper)
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F*** Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental health, racism, misogyny, PTSD and PTSD symptoms, child abuse, mental, physical, and sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse including guilt, shame, and fear. In most episodes w…
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Ep. 135: The Wizard Of God (Scandal / Affair / Fundamentalism / Jack Hyles / Vic Nischik / Battle of 1989 / IFB / First Baptist Church of Hammond)
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Sadie has finally gotten her hands on a copy of the rare fundamentalism memoir, "The Wizard of God, My Life With Jack Hyles," by Vic Nischik. This book contains many bombshells about the Hyles-Nischik affair that were previously unknown. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to s…
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Ep. 134: The Scopes Monkey Trial (True Crime / Evolution vs. Creationism / Fundamentalism / Social Darwinism / History)
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Join Sadie and Gavri'el as they discuss the Scopes Monkey Trial, a pivotal moment in American history that affected the right to teach science in public schools. This trial was one of the first worldwide or semi-worldwide mass-media events that was covered in real time. In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, i…
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Ep. 133: Jerry Falwell And Liberty University Part 2: The Pool Boy Strikes Back
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On this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss various scandals surrounding Jerry Falwell's ministry and Liberty University, as well as the pool boy scandal that prompted the Falwell family's departure from leadership of Liberty University. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to s…
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Ep. 132: Jerry Falwell, The Moral Majority, and Liberty University (Part 1)
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On today's episode, Gavi and Sadie discuss the history of Jerry Falwell's ministry at Thomas Road Baptist Church, his political activism with The Moral Majority, and his christian university, Liberty University. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental health, …
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Ep. 131: To Train Up A Child (Michael and Debi Pearl / No Greater Joy Ministries / Child Abuse / Parenting)
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On this episode, Sadie and Gavi are once again joined by Dr. Shoshana Fagen, who lends her considerable expertise to the discussion of the ubiquitous and infamous fundamentalist parenting book/child abuse manual, "To Train Up A Child," By Michael and Debi Pearl. The techniques recommended in this book have been used by fundamentalist families like …
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Ep. 130: Peter Ruckman (Steven Anderson / NIFB / Racism / White Supremacy / Fundamentalism / Prophecy)
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On this episode, Sadie and Gavi take a deep dive into fundamentalist hate preacher Peter Ruckman, his bizarre autobiography, his multiple marriages, and his theology, which was extreme even for IFB standards. Sources for this episode are available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sources-for-4-24-81931295 TW: In general we talk about a lot of po…
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Ep. 129: Q&A (Sadie's Faith Journey / Environmentalism / Science / Fundamentalism / Adoption / Fundie Snark / Cult Stories)
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On today's episode, Sadie and Gavi answer listener questions about a variety of subjects! In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental health, racism, misogyny, PTSD and PTSD symptoms, child abuse, mental, physical, and sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse including guilt…
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Ep. 128: Fundies Being "Woke" By Accident (He Gets Us / Paul and Morgan / Girl Defined / Zsusanna Anderson / Lori Alexander / The Transformed Wife / IFB / NIFB / Fundie Snark / Culture War / Racism / Transphobia ...
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On Today's episode, Sadie and Gavi discuss instances in which prominent fundies have given accidentally "woke" takes, from Girl Defined's sex work seminar to Paul Olliges insights into the nature of online discourse to the "He Gets Us" super bowl ads. They also discuss the etymology of the word "woke" and how it came to be the dogwhistle/boogeyman …
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Ep. 127: Fundie Pastors Wives (deconstruction / burnout / fundamentalism / cult stories / Jesus / christianity / church)
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In today's episode, Sadie and Gavi discuss the multitude of responsibilities that are taken on by pastors wives in christian fundamentalism. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental health, racism, misogyny, PTSD and PTSD symptoms, child abuse, mental, physical…
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Ep. 126: Mike Warnke The Satan Seller (Part 2) (Satanic Panic / Fundamentalism / Conspiracy Theory / Illuminati / New World Order / Witchcraft / Occult / Grifters / John Todd)
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Today's episode is the 2nd part of a 2-part episode exploring and debunking the claims make by Mike Warnke in his 1972 book, "The Satan Seller." In this book, Warnke claims to have been a satanic high priest involved with the illuminati, and that he had satanic occult powers to summon demons and put spells on people. These claims launched Warnke's …
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Ep. 125: Mike Warnke The Satan Seller (Part 1) (Satanic Panic / Fundamentalism / Conspiracy Theory / Illuminati / New World Order / Witchcraft / Occult / Grifters / John Todd)
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Today's episode is the first part of a 2-part episode exploring and debunking the claims make by Mike Warnke in his 1972 book, "The Satan Seller." In this book, Warnke claims to have been a satanic high priest involved with the illuminati, and that he had satanic occult powers to summon demons and put spells on people. These claims launched Warnke'…
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Ep. 124: Pastors School (IFB / Jack Hyles / Jack Schaap / David Hyles / First Baptist Church of Hammond / FBCH / Fundamentalism / Grooming / Deconstruction / Purity Culture / Christianity / Evangelical ...
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On today's episode, Sadie and Gavi discuss Pastors School, the massive IFB pastors convention held at First Baptist Church of Hammond every spring. Sadie gives us the history of the event, some truly ludicrous Pastors School stories, the grueling schedule for the attendees, and one deeply inappropriate sermon she was made to listen to when she was …
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Ep. 123: Lori Alexander The Transformed Wife With Jen From Fundie Fridays (Fundie Snark / Fundamentalism / J-Rod / Jill Rodrigues / Michael and Debi Pearl / Misogyny )
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On today's amazing crossover, Sadie and Gavi are joined by the reverend Jen of the YouTube channel Fundie Fridays to discuss Lori Alexander, AKA The Transformed Wife. An extended, uncensored, and ad-free version of this podcast episode is available to subscribers at Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, a…
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Ep. 122: Is Toxic Masculinity A Cult? (Manosphere Deep Dive) ( Incels / Misogyny / Andrew Tate / Jordan Peterson / Self Help Guru / Anti-Woke / Gender Critical / Reactionary / Fundamentalism)
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In today's episode, Gavi presents an overview of what he has learned over the past 5 months during his deep dive into the manosphere. He and Sadie discuss how the thought patterns that are relied upon for toxic masculinity to operate absolutely share elements with cult control. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on …
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Ep. 121: Jinger Duggar's Book: Listener Responses/Calvinism (Duggars / Fundie Snark / TLC / 19 Kids And Counting / Counting On / IBLP / IFB / Reformed Doctrine / John MacArthur / Jeremy Vuolo)
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In this episode, Sadie and Gavi discuss a few additional details of Jinger Duggar Vuolo's book, Becoming Free Indeed. They then read and react to listener responses regarding the prospective doctrines with which Jinger is raising her children. An extended, uncensored, and ad-free version of this podcast episode is available to subscribers at Patreo…
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Ep. 120: Why Heathens Have Better Sex Than Christians (Paul and Morgan / Girl Defined / Fundie Sex Influencers / Purity Culture / Dating / Relationships / Valentine's Day )
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On this Valentine's Day special, Sadie and Gavi discuss sex advice from notorious fundie sex influencers Paul & Morgan and Girl Defined. Later, they are joined by sex therapist Liat Fruman to get a qualified professional's take on this advice. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limite…
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Ep. 119: Becoming Free Indeed: We Read Jinger Duggar Vuolo's New Book So That You Don't Have To (Fundie Snark / IBLP / Fundamentalism / Cult Stories / Calvinism / Theology / Religion / Jesus / Christianity ...
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Sadie and Gavri'el review Jinger Duggar Vuolo's new book, Becoming Free Indeed. Related Episodes: Calvinism: Episode 117 Bill Gothard and the IBLP: Episodes 42, 43, and 70 Duggar Family Rundowns: Episodes 16. 17, 75, and 76 Josh Duggar Trial/Duggar Update episodes: The Pest Arrested Special Episodes: May. 1-6 2021 Josh Duggar Trial Special Episodes…
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Ep. 118: The King James Bible Code (Numerology / Theology / KJVO / Conspiracy / Solving Puzzles / Easter Eggs / Fundamentalism / Proof / Cypher / Da Vinci Code / National Treasure / Religion / IFB)
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On today's episode, Sadie explains the numerological "evidence" that fundamentalists use to prove that the King James Version of the Bible is the full and complete word of God in English. Sadie and Gavi explore the logical fallacies that these "proofs" rely upon. They then explore the much murkier waters of "Bible Code" and how this is used for div…
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Ep. 117: Calvinism (Christianity / Protestant Reformation / Theology / TULIP / Predestination / Salvation / Religion / Jesus / God / Holy Spirit / Baptist / IFB / Arminianism / Evangelical)
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On today's episode, Sadie and Gavri'el give a broad overview of Calvinism, including its history, its main doctrinal points, (TULIP) and why it has recently seen such a resurgence in popularity. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental health, racism, misogyny,…
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Ep. 116: Let's All Get Triggered By Fundie Children's Music (NIGHTMARE FUEL) (IFB / Fundamentalism / Religion / Christianity / Songs / Church / React / Theology / Racism / Jeopardy / Jesus)
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Sadie and Gavri'el play a jeopardy-inspired game show in which they react to various IFB children's songs. These songs are categorized from "mostly OK" to "Christian Nationalism," to "IFB Doctrines" to "Toxic Positivity" to "Otherwise Problematic." Please enjoy at your own risk. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on…
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Ep. 115: What Did Jesus Look Like? (Christianity / Judaism / Religion / Moses / Israelites / Hebrew / IFB / Fundamentalism / Heaven / Theology / King David / Solomon / Art History / Judea)
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In today's episode, Sadie describes the IFB's rules about depictions of Jesus and Gavi examines multiple theories of what Jesus and other biblical figures might have looked like. TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental health, racism, misogyny, PTSD and PTSD s…
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Ep. 114: Jonestown, Jim Jones, and The People's Temple (Cult Stories / True Crime / Guyana / Commune / Compound / Kool Aid / Flavor Aid / Mass Suicide / Revolution / Communism / Death )
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In what is quite possibly Leaving Eden Podcast's most requested episode ever, Sadie and Gavi discuss Jonestown, The People’s Temple, and the massacre that occurred there in November of 1978.TW: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not limited to suicide and mental health, racism, misogyny, PTSD…
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Ep. 113: Gavi Visits First Baptist Church of Hammond / Hebrew Hammer (Exfundie / Deconstruction / Christmas / Hanukkah / Chanukah / Jack Hyles / Jack Schaap / Jesus / Andy Dick / Religion / Film)
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For the final episode of 2022, Sadie and Gavi discuss the film "The Hebrew Hammer." Gavi recounts his impressions of First Baptist Church of Hammond after seeing it in person. An extended, uncensored, and ad-free version of this podcast episode is available to subscribers at Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERC…
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Ep. 112: Sadie Explains Why The King James Version Is(n't) The Only Valid Bible Translation (Fundamentalism / Theology / History / Documentary / Religion / Christianity / Baptist / KJVO / IFB / Hyles)
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In today's episode, Sadie recounts the history of various bible translations into Greek, Latin, and finally English, and why the Fundamentalists are so insistent that the King James version is the ONLY valid word of God in english. This documentary-style episode is truly fascinating, and cuts to the core of the beliefs of fundamentalism. An extende…
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