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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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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Ep. 181: Revelation, The Rapture, and the End Times (Part 4)
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On this episode, we get through the end of the book of revelation and discuss the futurist, preterist, and historicist interpretations of the mark of the beast, the bowl judgements, Mystery Babylon the great, the marriage supper of the lamb, and the great white throne judgement. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavinge…
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Sadie's thought that her friend Laura joined a cult but it turned out to just be a Mexican restaurant in Colorado. 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=jVh…
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Ep. 179: Revelation, The Rapture, and the End Times (Part 3)
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In this episode, we continue our deconstruction of revelation and finally get to the seven seals and the seven trumpet judgements. Sadie realizes that hell is not actually a "bottomless pit" and that "bottomless pit" appears nowhere in the Bible outside of the King James Version. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leaving…
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Chad Harris on Growing Up as an IFB/IBLP Missionary
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On today's episode, Chad Harris (AKA Archraddish) discusses growing up as an IFB/IBLP missionary in Belgium and The Netherlands, and traveling around the US asking IFB churches for support. We discuss the particular stresses that this life puts on a child, and the systemic and explicit racism that perpetuates these missions organizations. Maranatha…
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Ep. 178: Revelation, The Rapture, and the End Times (Part 2)
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In this episode, we continue our discussion of Revelation, the rapture and the end times. This episode covers the topics of literalism, futurism vs. preterism vs. historicism, dispensationalism, and what happens to physical bodies in the event of the rapture. Sadie goes on an extended quest to figure out what the "seven spirits of god" are. WE HAVE…
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Olivia Plath Speaks Out in Teen Vogue (Feat. Eric Skwarczynski)
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In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski of the Preacher Boys Podcast joins Gavi to discuss Olivia Plath's recent interview in Teen Vogue, The Matrix, and gas station food. 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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Ep. 177: Revelation, The Rapture, and the End Times (Part 1)
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In this episode, we begin our multi-part series exploring the book of revelation, the rapture, and the end times. In this first part, we cover just the text of revelation itself. 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 Spotif…
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Ep. 176: Christian Hoaxes (April Fools Special)
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On today's episode, in honor of April Fools Day, we discuss three christian hoaxes. These hoaxes include the urban legend of Hitchhiker Jesus, the Chronovisor (the Vatican's secret device which can see back in time), and the phenomena of Stigmata. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream…
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On this episode, we discuss cult-like tendencies that surround consumer behavior in luxury market segments and loyalty around certain name-brand products. Topics include luxury watches, musical instruments, and skincare. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast t…
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Ep. 174: Reactions to "I Kissed Dating Goodbye"
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On today's episode, we read through our listeners' experiences with the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris, and purity culture in general. 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…
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