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

Listening to Your Gut: Why the Governing Body Wants You to Ignore Your ‘Doubts’

'Doubts' are real and should not be ignored by Jehovah's Witnesses. The Governing Body is able to control millions of followers by appealing to feelings, something neuroscience says drives...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Listening to Your Gut: Why the Governing Body Wants You to Ignore Your 'Doubts'
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March 2025 JW Broadcast Part II: You Better Get Out of Jehovah’s Way!

Highlights from the 2025 March JW Broadcast continues with a look at how young people in Central America's poorest nation of Nicaragua are giving up higher education to serve...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
March 2025 JW Broadcast Part II: You Better Get Out of Jehovah's Way!
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March 2025 JW Broadcasting Highlights: “Give Us Your Professional Skills & Contacts!”

Paradise in March is beautiful! JW Broadcasting this month features the Governing Body reminding Jehovah's Witnesses to 'stop seeking great things for themselves' by retelling the story of an...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
March 2025 JW Broadcasting Highlights: "Give Us Your Professional Skills & Contacts!"
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What do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have in Common With Disneyland?

The world of Jehovah's Witnesses is a lot like Disneyland. Listen in as we leave today for a world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy! TWITTER: @exjwpodcastINSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
What do Jehovah's Witnesses Have in Common With Disneyland?
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The Governing Body Paradox: Demanding Obedience Despite Complete Failure

Jehovah's Witnesses are expected to obey everything the Governing Body commands them to do or risk removal from the congregation. They admit that they are 'infallible and don't have...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
The Governing Body Paradox: Demanding Obedience Despite Complete Failure
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Did Jehovah Enjoy the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Embracing Double Standards!

With over 127 million people watching, Sister Serena Williams of Jehovah's Witnesses gave an informal witness to the world by performing a gang inspired dance on a famous rap...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Did Jehovah Enjoy the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Embracing Double Standards!
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Jehovah’s Witness Mythology: Delusional Details About Paradise!

Living forever in paradise requires a lot of imagination… including the fact it isn't taught anywhere in the Bible. We dig into Jehovah's Witnesses mythology, including their favorite paradise...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Jehovah's Witness Mythology: Delusional Details About Paradise!
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Horrifying History of Counsel on Mental Illness

Under Jesus Christ direction, the 'faithful slave,' otherwise known as the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, has had a lot to say about mental illness. Consider some of their...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Jehovah's Witnesses Horrifying History of Counsel on Mental Illness
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Appointing 21 Year Old Elders

With the January 15, 2025, announcement, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that men as young as 21 years old have enough wisdom and experience to handle life & death decisions, counsel...

Surviving Paradise
Surviving Paradise
Jehovah's Witnesses Are Appointing 21 Year Old Elders
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