Surviving Paradise

We can give you 144,000 reasons why overlapping generations aren't a thing. A weekly podcast where we laugh, cry and give insights into the world of Jehovah's Witnesses. Hosted by a former elder and includes guests that have beards, as well as beautiful women that finally have a voice... minus a head covering.

Hosted ByStacey Baumann

A look into life as a Jehovah’s Witness, as seen from the eyes of a former elder, raised in the ‘religion’ and growing up through their ever changing beliefs and culture from the 1970’s through the 2000’s. We laugh… we cry… but we stay informed and entertained.


All Episodes

“That’s a Conscience Matter” – The Voice Jehovah’s Witnesses Ignore

Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that they have an inner voice that guides them through life, helping them make decisions and can make you feel good or bad about yourself....

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
"That's a Conscience Matter" - The Voice Jehovah's Witnesses Ignore
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A Closer Look at How Jehovah’s Witnesses Define “Perfection”

Jehovah's Witnesses are constantly reminded that they're flawed. It's no wonder their main message includes a hope of future 'perfection.' But what does that even mean? Will I be...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
A Closer Look at How Jehovah's Witnesses Define "Perfection"
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Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own: Jehovah & His Guys Are Inside Your Head

The battle for your mind starts early in Jehovah's Witnesses. Each repetitive meeting, convention or piece of literature serves as a reminder that your thoughts need to be in...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own: Jehovah & His Guys Are Inside Your Head
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Divorce, Separation, Remarriage & Unbelieving Mates Among Jehovah’s Witnesses

Love is in the air… until it's not. Your marriage is not your own when you're a Jehovah's Witness. Life's most intimate relationship includes a 'three fold cord': the...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Divorce, Separation, Remarriage & Unbelieving Mates Among Jehovah's Witnesses
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“Violence is Bad!” Unless You’re Jehovah and the Governing Body

How does Jehovah compare to Bugs Bunny and Ironman? Jehovah's Witnesses have been told 'violence is bad' for over a century, including endless counsel regarding entertainment, sports and more....

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
"Violence is Bad!" Unless You're Jehovah and the Governing Body
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The Dynamic Duo: How Gossip & Slander Poison the Congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses

The culture of Jehovah's Witnesses is filled with pitfalls. When your schedule every week includes another meeting in a windowless building where you listen to the same messages year...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
The Dynamic Duo: How Gossip & Slander Poison the Congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses
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Jehovah’s Witnesses & Friendship: It’s Conditional

What does friendship look like inside the world of Jehovah's Witnesses? Will they truly give up their lives for each other? How about a better seat at a District...

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Surviving Paradise
Jehovah's Witnesses & Friendship: It's Conditional
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Stealing Innocence: Why Jehovah’s Witness Children are in Danger

The world of a child within Jehovah's Witnesses is wrought with danger. Aside from the refusal of 'god's organization' to protect children and turn predators over to the authorities,...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Stealing Innocence: Why Jehovah's Witness Children are in Danger
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Jehovah’s Personality Test: Love, Justice, Wisdom & Power

Let's put the 'Jehovah' of Jehovah's Witnesses to a personality test! The Governing Body claims he has four main personality traits: Love, Justice, Wisdom and Power… but what do...

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Surviving Paradise
Jehovah's Personality Test: Love, Justice, Wisdom & Power
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