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A podcast about the IFB Cult as told by survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavri'el HaCohen. This podcast covers the IFB, the history of the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement, other cults, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is 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 sh ...
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In today's episode, we discuss the Pixy Stix Killer and his connection to fundamentalism! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join…
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Ep. 203: The Anderson Kids Speak Out
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In today's episode, we discuss recent allegations of domestic abuse against NIFB hate preacher Steven Anderson by several of his children. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DISCUSSIONS OF CHILD ABUSE INCLUDING PHYSICAL ABUSE, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE, AS WELL AS QUOTES THAT CONTAIN ABLEIST, HOMOPHOBIC, AND ANTI-ISLAMIC HATE-SPEECH. THIS EPISODE ALSO …
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In this episode, we discuss John R. Rice's reputation within the IFB during his later life and after his death, as well as his book "Bobbed Hair, Bossy Wives, and Women Preachers." WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spot…
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Jason (JaScam) got married to Maddie Duggar in a fall-themed ceremony in eastern Tennessee. The boys wore tan suits. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=j…
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In today's episode, we discuss John R Rice's Texas origins, his racist teachings, his connections to the broader evangelical movement in the US, and his Sword of the Lord newspaper, which has been central to the IFB. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme…
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In this episode, Sadie discusses the fundie cultural quirk of not getting proper licenses or permits for things, and Gavi compares the King James Version of the Bible to The Message version of the Bible. In the third segment, we discuss a few fundie glossary terms! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.thr…
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Ep. 199: David Hyles' Book About Youth Work
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(Alleged) Pedophile David Hyles wrote a book called "Successful Church Youth Work" in 1976. In this episode, Sadie reads this book and gives us the lowdown. We also discuss the recent death by suicide of David Hyles' close associate, David Baker, whose death occurred days after he was arrested for sex crimes against a minor. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAIL…
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Jason Duggar Sued for Fraud! (JaScam)
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Jason Duggar (JaScam) is currently facing a lawsuit alleging he committed breach of contract, breach of warranties, negligence, and fraud. In this episode, Gavi presents his research on the lawsuit and the potential distractions in Jason's life which prevented him from making good on his word. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/geq8xmnt2kapqqf39zdvl/Co…
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Ep. 198: Cult-Like Mind Control at the Top of Mt. Everest
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On this episode, Sadie discusses how climbing Mount Everest, and "summit fever" are similar to cult control. Episode sources: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112018415?pr=true WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! ht…
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In this episode, we discuss Project 2025, the heritage foundation's blueprint and policy priorities for a 2nd Trump presidential term. Note: You are absolutely free to not believe Gavi's conspiracy theory about cryptocurrency. He's not even 100% sure that he believes it. This is not a conspiracy cult. SOURCES for this episode are located on a FREE …
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Ep. 196: Jana Duggar Wedding Reactions
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Jana Duggar has gotten married to Stephen Wissman. In this episode we talk about: Why it is unusual for a 34 year old woman to be unmarried in the IBLP Who is Stephen Wissman? Who was in the wedding? Was the bridal party modest to IBLP Standards? Lori Alexander AKA The Transformed Wife's reaction to the wedding Katie Joy from Without A Crystal Ball…
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In this episode, we react to listener stories about their experiences with religious teachings about the rapture, the book of revelation, premillennialism, the end times, and the second coming of Jesus. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling…
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In today's episode, we discuss how authoritarian regimes function as cults. The story of Ron Jones and the Third Wave: https://libcom.org/article/third-wave-1967-account-ron-jones WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spoti…
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In today's episode, we discuss three potential antichrist candidates; Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Mikhail Gorbachev. Sources https://billygraham.org/answer/will-we-be-able-to-identify-the-antichrist/ https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1092&context=pretrib_arch https://www.npr.org/sections/vox-politics/2008/08/left_be…
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Ep. 192: Tia Levings discusses her new book, "A Well Trained Wife"
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We are joined by author Tia Levings, who discusses her new book, "A Well Trained Wife." This book chronicles Tia's journey into and daring escape from christian patriarchy. We highly recommend this book. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rollin…
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Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th century scientist, philosopher, and religious mystic who believed that the church of the day was corrupted and believed that his writings were the divinely inspired second coming of Jesus. In this episode, we discuss the niche (but very interesting) christian movement known as Swedenborgianism. Sources: 18th Century C…
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On today's episode, we discuss fundie reactions to the Trump Trial, JRod's trip to Vegas, the WNBA, and Kanye West's new adult video entertainment company. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify…
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Ep, 189: Left Behind (With Dinah House-Fire)
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Sadie is out again this week, so Gavi is joined by Dinah House-Fire, and they review the original Left Behind movie starring Kirk Cameron, as well as the remake starring Nicolas Cage. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on S…
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Ep. 188: Patrick Henry College, Generation Joshua, and the HSLDA (With Chad Harris)
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In this episode, Gavi is joined by Chad Harris to talk about Generation Joshua and Patrick Henry College, two offshoots of the HSLDA which seek to promote christian nationalism in the US government. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling Riv…
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Ep. 187: Dancing for the Devil: The 7M Tiktok Cult
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In this episode, we react to Dancing for the Devil: The 7M Tiktok Cult, which is now streaming on Netflix. This documentary covers the exploitation of young Tiktok dance influencers by Pastor Robert Shinn, Shekinah church, and the associated 7M films management company. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcas…
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Ep. 186: Drag Brunch 2024 with Dinah House-Fire
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In one of our favorite yearly traditions, Dinah House-Fire returns and this time, delivers her drag origin story! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhm…
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On this episode, we read listener stories for pride month! We discuss topics including microlabels, staying alive out of spite, churches that pretend to be affirming, and the struggle for acceptance as a bisexual christian! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcas…
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In this week's episode, we continue our pride month coverage by asking, was Jesus a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? We ask this question both seriously and in jest. We hope you enjoy. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on…
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Ep. 183: Interview with Andrew Pledger of "Surviving Bob Jones University"
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We begin oWE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Join …
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Ep. 182: Revelation, The Rapture, and the End Times (Part 5)
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In this episode, we continue deconstructing the book of revelation and the rapture. We discuss the origin of some of these beliefs as well as some alternate theories. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://o…
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