S2 E5 - The Religious Divide

The Awesome Black Dad's Show

Today's guest is an ex-Jehovah Witness that is currently being shunned by his family of active Jehovah's Witnesses. Chris has spent the last ten years in a state of self-discovery and healing, which by the way he is adamant about how successful he has been in his ten-year journey. I met Chris at a roundtable gathering and after listening to his story I knew I had to have him on the show. Chris passionately spoke about how disfellowshipping from the Jehovahs Witness religion completely wrecked his life. Chris lost his wife, his children, his parents, and his friends. I could not imagine losing my loved ones because of a personal decision to go in a different religious and spiritual direction. We talk so much about how the system breaks up our households but we never talk about how some religious constructs have the potential to do just as much damage. Today Chris goes by Freedom's Witness on his youtube channel where he shares his stories and insights with others like him, with the hope that he helps others realize that there is a future and it can be a bright one. Without further ado, I introduce to you, Mr. Chris Hale.