Best Lara Kaput Podcasts (2024)

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S07E02 The National Apology 1:13:44

5y ago1:13:44

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In this podcast we hear from Lara and Rita, who attended The National Apology given by the Australian Government to all child abuse survivors in Australia. Rita tells her personal and harrowing account of how her family were treated by the elders when she revealed her child had been abused by a member of their congregation, and then how she was tre…

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S06E23 Recovery Group 3 1:19:39

5y ago1:19:39

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In this episode I interview Ruben Ortiz, the founder of one of the biggest ex JW support groups on Facebook. Ruben talks about his life as a Jehovahs Witness, and the two words that woke him. He also discusses the joys and trials of running a support group of over 12000 members.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S07E01 Sheet Metal Jonas 57:52

5y ago57:52

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In this episode, Lara and I interview the most interesting Norweigan Goat Farmer you have ever met. Listen to Jonas talk about how he was counselled for doing too much field service, how he supported his wife through a terrible illness, while the elders counselled his wife to leave him and how he woke up due, in part, to the fact that some mountain…

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S06E24 So Long and Thanks for all the Fish 34:24

5y ago34:24

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The final podcast of season 6 gives the last word to Andrew Mogford, an ex Jehovah's Witness diagnosed with terminal mouth and throat cancer, and having only days to live from the recording of this podcast on 13th February 2019. Andrew bravely spoke out against the practice of shunning despite not being disfellowshipped or shunned himself. Because …

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S06E22 Hugh James Law 47:57

5y ago47:57

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In this eposide I interview two lawyers experienced in bringing civil cases against organisations who are vicariously liable for sexual abuse suffered by children. One of only three law firms in the country who have worked on behalf of victims of Jehovahs Witness child sexual abusers, Hugh James is a law firm with offices in London and Cardiff. Ala…

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S06E21 What Would Jesus Do? 1:17:32

5+ y ago1:17:32

1:17:32

This fascinating podcast interviews David Fitzgerald, public speaker, historical researcher, founder of the world’s first Atheist Film Festival and Evolutionpalooza!, San Francisco’s oldest annual Darwin Day celebration, and author of 'Jesus: Mything in Action', 'NAILED: Ten Christian Myths that Show Jesus Never Existed at All', 'The Complete Heret…

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S06E20 Sisters stories 1:34:03

5+ y ago1:34:03

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An interview with two fascinating woman about how they navigated the cult, and two very different experiences of discovering they were gay. Listen to life stories of Raika and Suzi, what their lives were like in the cult, how they woke up, how they came out, and how they have managed their lives outside the cult. Raika shares her extremely personal…

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S06E19 Avoid JW 1:29:05

5+ y ago1:29:05

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An interview with the other fascinating and formidable activist you have never heard of. Lara and I speak to the creator of the website Avoid JW, which Watchtower Society has spent considerable time, effort and money on trying to eradicate from the internet. Listen to Jason Wynne talk about the secret agenda behind judicial committees that he belie…

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S06E18 In Memory of Angela Jean Shipperley 59:58

5+ y ago59:58

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Listen to the heartbreaking interview with Alvin who talks about his wife, who lost her life just after childbirth due to her adherence to the no blood doctrine. Alvin also explains how his doubts years later led him to getting a copy of the transcript from the Coroners Inquest, which revealed what the Watchtower really thinks of the blood substitu…

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S06E17 How the Faithful and Discreet Slave were killed 1:30:29

5+ y ago1:30:29

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‘Lara Kaput and Louise Goode interview Steven Unthank. Find out how he killed off the 'faithful and discreet slave', how he got Jehovah's Witnesses included in the Australian Child Abuse Royal Commission, how he got the Watch Tower Society to swear under oath in a court case that he was not an apostate, and how he managed to have the website JWLEAK…

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S06E16 The Overlapping Generations 59:55

5+ y ago59:55

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An interview with a very special guest who was there when 1975 didn't happen and can explain how Watchtower Society did in fact ramp up the expectation among the rank and file Jehovah's Witnesses, despite them now denying this fact. He also discusses what happened in 1976 and how witnesses managed to continue in the face of this blatantly false pro…

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S06E15 JW Protest London Excel August 2018 30:28

5+ y ago30:28

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Commentary live from the protest from Neil Gardner, Jessica Moon, Chris and Mrs H, a normal person! If you like what you hear, there is still time to decide to attend the second protest on 18th and 19th August 2018. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US. And if you can't come, PLEASE SHARE.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S06E14 Angus Stewart SC 1:04:12

5+ y ago1:04:12

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Angus Stewart, Senior Counsel, has had a long and distinguished legal career, beginning with his passion for justice in South Africa, fighting apartheid, then later working in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and more recently acting as Senior Counsel in the case studies on Jehovah's Witnesses in the Australian Royal Commission into Institu…

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S06E13 Watchtower Victims Memorial Day 1:05:24

5+ y ago1:05:24

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In a strange flip, my guest takes the reins and interviews me about the film that has been reviewed by The Guardian as the 'best British Independent film of the year', 'Apostasy'. We also discuss the handbook that has been written to is help lawyers understand the Jehovahs Witnesses when bringing child abuse cases; and we discuss Watchtower Victims…

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S06E12 Fantastic Mr Fox 1:19:57

6y ago1:19:57

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In this interview with Mark Fox, who posts as Witness Nomore you will hear an utterly tragic story of child abuse; also the bravery and courage of a survivor who has used his own tragic childhood to help others. Mark is also a single parent and a dedicated activist who has done a huge amount of personal work to reach a place of understanding and in…

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S06E11 In Memory of Eloise Dupuis 1:15:13

6y ago1:15:13

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Listen to the heartbreaking story of Eloise Dupuis, who died after refusing a blood transusion while giving birth to her firsts baby. Suppounded by her husband, father and the hospital liaison committee in the last seven days of her life she was monitored constantly by Jehovahs Witnesses. Eloise's aunty, Manon Boyer, who was never a Jehovahs Witnes…

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S06E10 Leesa Johnson ex JW Social Worker 1:15:39

6y ago1:15:39

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Listen to Leesa Johnson talk about her professional involvement with Jehovah's Witnesses, and how her profession can help ex Jehovah's Witnesses recover from the damage caused by exiting a cult. Leesa discusses how vulnerable adults can be when they leave a cult, how the manner in which they leave has a bearing on how long it can take them to recov…

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S06E09The Cutest Couple in Canada 1:21:36

6y ago1:21:36

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An interview with Katja and Christian Gutierrez, who explain their lives as Jehovah's Witnesses, how they woke up, and what their hopes and dreams for the future are. Find out how they got involved in the documentary on W5 in Canada that has been viewed by millions, and why they began making videos.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S06E08 Everybody Out 57:57

6y ago57:57

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In this episode Chris and I interview Debbie who relates the story of how over 20 Jehovahs Witnesses woke up together in one congregation and left. We discuss whether the shunning talk could be considered 'hate speech' and the problems caused between families as some poeple woke up and others didn't. Chris and I also discuss the W5 documentary in C…

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S06E07 Poland Protests 1:26:21

6y ago1:26:21

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Polish activist, Maciej Trebacz explains how he woke up along with his wife and a group of friends, and how they felt a duty to help people see the truth about the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses. Maciej expains the power of protesting and the successes they have had with the media, the general public, people who have decided to discontinue bible studi…

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S06E06 Canadian Class Action 1:36:00

6y ago1:36:00

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In this episode we talk to John McKiggan QC, partner of McKiggan Herbert Lawyers and one of the Canadian firms working on the $66m class action suit, and also to Tricia Franginha who is bringing her own private case, was one of the women who stood up in the Warwick Protest inside a Kingdom Hall to tell her story, and also appears in the Canadian W5…

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S06E05 Portuguese Men of War 1:07:56

6y ago1:07:56

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Listen to the stories of Daniel and Antonio, ex Jehovah's Witnesses in Portugal, who have managed to get the problems of the Jehovah's Witness cult highlighted in the biggest national online newspaper in Portugal. Daniel tells us his story of being born gay and how he eventually lost most of his family as a result, and how his fascination with hist…

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S06E04 Our Cause Matters 1:13:40

6y ago1:13:40

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Police Sergeant of the Victoria Police Prosecution Sex Crimes unit, and recipient of the Australia Day Police Medal 2018 in recognition of distinguished service, Mark Higginbotham, talks to us about why and how to report sex crimes to the police, and the service you will receive. He discusses the difference between yielding to abuse, and the common…

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S06E03 The Kingdom Hall Visit 53:49

6y ago53:49

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In this podcast we hear from a non Jehovah's Witness who visited Kingdom Hall to find out what it is like. Listen to the entertaining discussion and hear his first impressions and assesment of the material and topics discussed, the people attending and how the meeting might be improved. This podcast is a touch of 'keep it in the family' as my son v…

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S06E02 The Enemy Within 1:28:31

6y ago1:28:31

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Louise Goode and Lara Kaput interview Carmel O’Brien, Counselling Psychologist and domestic violence specialist, and Lily, ex Jehovah's Witness, survivor of familial terrorism and advocate for other domestic violence survivors. Lily uses her own experineces to help identify domestic violence, especially non physcial violence. Carmel discusses pract…

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S03E01 The Bunker Videos 58:16

6y ago58:16

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A brand new series where Ruben Ortiz, Betsy Jael and I discuss the exciting new announcements and videos from the Jehovahs Witness 2016 Conventions, in many cases before the Jehovah's Witnesses themselves have seen them!By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S03E02 The Great Irish Apostasy 1:14:39

6y ago1:14:39

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In which we discuss the most hilarious shunning story ever, the second Great Irish Apostasy, and we welcome Bill Hahn and Neil Gardener as cohosts for this show. Contact details for Jonathan Sanders at the Charities Commission in the UK is Jonathan.Sanders@charitycommission.gsi.gov.ukBy Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S03E03 Hearts and Bones 1:04:42

6y ago1:04:42

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In this episode we talk to Ste Rikhardsson about his journey from the Purple Triangle to the Pink one, his activism, and the best chant at Gay Pride. We also talk to Heather Squad about what it is like being married to an ex Jehovah's Witness.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S03E04 Democracy v Theocracy 47:05

6y ago47:05

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In this episode we examine the Jehovahs Witness stance on voting and look at how damaging an apparently neutral stand can be to individuals within the organisation. We also have a round up of the latest developments in court cases against Watchtower Society.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S03E05 Saved by the ARC 1:17:09

6y ago1:17:09

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In this episode we hear from some recent Jehovah's Witnesses who were woken up by listening to the Governing Body member, Geoffrey Jackson giving testimony under oath to the Australian Royal Commission. We also hear some of the comments made by current Jehovah's Witnesses on social media as they experience cognitive dissonance. If you want to conta…

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S03E06 Hold The Front Page 1:07:16

6y ago1:07:16

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In this episode Ste and Heather join me in interviewing Naomi Rowling, who recently raised the issue of shunning on the BBC Radio 2 programme The Jeremy Vine Show. Naomi's Facebook page, which she created following the interest generated by her Radio 2 interview, is called 'Live Life, Be Free - Breaking the Chains'. We also discuss how to get mains…

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S03E07 Shunning Lite v Full Fat Shun 1:13:53

6y ago1:13:53

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In this episode we discuss the WTS video response to child abuse that is being played in Kingdom Halls this week. We also discuss the effect of the new shunning rules, how easy or difficult it may be to 'return to Jehovah', and whether it is worth it, in view of the new shunning rules. We also hear about Neil's most humiliating moment, and Bill's h…

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S03E08 Child C 1:11:23

6y ago1:11:23

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In this episode we interview Christopher Spry who was the fostered child of a Jehovah's Witness who was later dubbed the most evil woman in Britain by the national press. Eunice Spry tortured three of her foster children while simultaneously taking them to meetings and presenting herself as a good woman who was trying to purge the evil from her chi…

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S03E09 The Mental Health Issue 1:17:05

6y ago1:17:05

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In this episode Ruben, Betsy and I discuss all the issues surrounding why cults cause people mental and physical health problems and what you can do to help. An absolutely fascinating discussion with some very moving personal experiences shared by the team.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S03E10 Hospital Stories 1:40:24

6y ago1:40:24

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An interview with John Viney where he talks about his time as a member of the very first Hospital Liaison Committee in Wales. He also discusses his time as Jehovah's Witness and how he finally woke up.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S03E11 Knights in Satans Service 1:18:57

6y ago1:18:57

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In this episode we interview the spokesman for the Oregon Chapter of the Satanic Temple, examine critical thinking. We also look at the cases in Canada of two Jehovahs Witness women who died from refusing a blood transfusion in childbirth and discuss the test for medical consent. Do the Hospital Liaison Committee make it impossible for someone to g…

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S03E12 The ARC and the Loan Shark 1:30:57

6y ago1:30:57

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In this episode Bill Hahn explains why the Jehovahs Witnesses have been only one of five groups to be recalled by the Australian Royal Commission for further investigation. He also discusses the evidence for why there may be significantly more than 1006 child sexual abusers among Jehovahs Witnesses in Australia. Also hear Alison Boniface explain ho…

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S03E13 Christmas Special 2016 1:41:20

6y ago1:41:20

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Happy Christmas to all our listeners. Thank you so much for being there. Without you, the Podcast is nothing. Love from the whole team: Bill Hahn, Neil Gardener, Betsy Jael, Ruben Ortiz, Heather Squad and Ste Rikhardsson and Louise Goode.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S03E14 Personal Assistant to the Governing Body 1:55:08

6y ago1:55:08

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Listen to the absolutely fascinating interview with Howie Rutledge Tran, who served as a Personal Assistant to several members of the Governing Body at Brooklyn Bethel for 11 years. As well as personal insights about the behaviour and perculiarities of members of the Governing Body and the Bethel family, Howie relates how 'new light' was created. H…

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S03E15 Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Indians 1:25:09

6y ago1:25:09

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Listen to Bill, Neil and I discuss the end of year figures from the year book, and find out if the Jehovah's Witnesses are increasing or decreasing. We also discuss the strange situation of the Faithful and Discreet Slave who partake of the emblems each year, and how this is figures rises inexplicably every year. Bill also explains the detective wo…

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S03E16 Fessler v The Watchtower Society 1:08:41

6y ago1:08:41

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In this episode listen to John Redwood tell you what happened from right inside the court room in the Fessler v Watchtower Society case. John took extensive notes and recordings and was able to interview the jury after the case settled. This was only the second jury trial against Watchtower, and the whole 5 days were a damning indictment on the pol…

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S05E03 Rupunzels Awake 55:25

6y ago55:25

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Listen to the fascinating story of Rachel, the only activist in New Zealand. Find out how she woke up, and how she made a complicated system in her skirt for hiding leaflets and distributing them at a convention. Also how she turned her car into a mobile billboard and how Jehovahs Witnesses still failed to identify her as an apostate! This gentle h…

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S05E04 Return of the Irish Fella 1:00:38

6y ago1:00:38

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Listen to the latest Podcast where Neil and I engage in some witty banter while discussing the class action in Canada, the loving blessing from Jehovah of the simplified version of the Watchtower and what that might look like. We also touch on some exciting activism Neil will be participating in at Warwick.…

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S05E05 Not Ready to Make Nice 1:02:21

6y ago1:02:21

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In this episode we interview a lawyer in Australia who specialises in obtanining justice for abuse victims in religions including Jehovahs Witnesses, and explains the process involved in taking the Watchtower Society to court. If you live in Australia you will find out who to phone or email and the process involved in bringing a civil case against …

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S05E06 Eddie Puric and the ANZ Support Group 56:11

6y ago56:11

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Listen to Eddie Puric discuss all the benefits and support of the Australian ex Jehovahs Witness groupBy Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S05E6.5 The Warwick Regressives 58:03

6y ago58:03

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In this podcast we interview Neil Gardner about is experience attending the protest outside the new Jehovah's Witness headquarters in Warwick.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S05E07 Christmas Special 1:20:53

6y ago1:20:53

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A round up of the 2017 year in ex JW and JW land, and a very happy Christmas to all our listeners.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S05E01 Speak Out 1:36:26

6y ago1:36:26

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What can you do when an activist falls into dispute with a child sexual abuse victim? Alexandra Jaymes, Lara Kaput, Marc and Cora and I discuss how to right the wrongs.By Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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S06E01 The UK Protest 53:42

6y ago53:42

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Full Transctipt of this podcast can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JWPodcast/1866252706738522/?comment_id=1866253340071792&notif_id=1528303329953183&notif_t=group_comment Jessica, Chris, Neil Gardner and Louise discuss the UK Protest to be held in August 2018. All the information, planning, aims and objectives are set out. Please join…

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S05E08 From Paradise to Byron Bay 1:14:08

6y ago1:14:08

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In this podcast we hear from Daniel, who served in the Australian Bethel, on the Hospital Liaison Committee, and around the world on WTS projects after graduating from Ministerial Training School. He explains to us how he was able to read from the original texts and books quoted in the Watchtower Literature and how this study helped him wake up, as…

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