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Leaving Eden Podcast
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A podcast about the IFB cult, told by survivor @HellYeahSadie Co-Hosted by @gavihacohen.bsky.social
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In this episode, we discuss attending upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with MAGA or right wing/conservative family members, as well as some best practices for keeping the peace and keeping your own sanity.
Ep. 255: Holiday Survival Guide: MAGA Family Edition | Leaving Eden Podcast
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November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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In this episode we discuss the power of god in deciding US elections. Americans were recently polled on whether they think god picks the president and why, and their answers may surprise you!
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#deconstruction #exfundie #fundamentalism #exvangelical
Ep. 249: Does God Pick the President? | Leaving Eden Podcast
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September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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The rapture has come. @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social has been taken up, and @gavihacohen.bsky.social and Eric Skwarczynski have been left below. We must all come 2 terms w/ our eternal destination and try 2 survive as long as we can under the reign of the antichrist and one world government. 🙏 4 u all.
EMERGENCY PODCAST: SADIE HAS BEEN RAPTURED | Leaving Eden Podcast
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September 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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In this episode, we read some questionable and sus bible verses and discuss their meaning. We also discuss the meaning that the fundies take from these verses. We hope you enjoy!
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Ep. 248: The Bible Says WHAT??? | Leaving Eden Podcast
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September 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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In this episode, we discuss a non-exhaustive list of rapture/end times/second coming predictions, their methodology, and what happened after they failed.
#rapture #secondcoming #jesus #revelation #exfundie #exvangelical
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Ep. 247: Christians are Bad at Predicting the End Times | Leaving Eden Podcast
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September 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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On today’s episode, we discuss Dino Kartsonakis, the “Christian Liberace,” and his surprising lack of scandals or controversies!

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May 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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In this episode, we are joined by author Gerette Buglion, who joined a self-help cult related to dream interpretation and new age spirituality at the age of 33. She stayed in this cult for nearly two decades before leaving. Her story is deeply fascinating, we hope you enjoy it!
E. 222: Dream Work Self Help Cult with Gerette Buglion
Podcast Episode · Leaving Eden Podcast · 03/17/2025 · 1h 16m
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March 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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We discuss techniques for deprogramming MAGA Trump supporters. We publish this episode with the understanding that this is not something that everybody will be able to do, but that those who deem it prudent should follow this advice.
#deconstruction #exfundie #exmaga #politics #musk #doge #cult
Ep. 221: Deprogramming MAGA
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March 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Today, we discuss demographic trends going on within Christianity, the inevitability of Atheists outnumbering Christians in the USA, the reasons for this trend, what the church is TRYING to do to stop it, and what they COULD do to stop it

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Ep. 220: Is The Church DOOMED?
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March 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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In this episode, we discuss the breaking story that online tradwife Patriarchy Hannah is not in fact the submissive wife to Tony and the mother of 14 children, but has secretly been convicted felon and online kinkster Jennifer Bays, of Arkansas.
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Ep. 219: Patriarchy Hannah Catfishes the Trads
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February 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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In this episode, we discuss Aimee Semple McPherson's alleged kidnapping, legal troubles, public reputation, and family struggles later in life.
#amysemplemcpherson #evangelist #deconstruction #pentacostal #americanhistory #kidnapping
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Ep. 218: Aimee Semple McPherson Pt. 2
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February 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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New episode out! We answer 6 questions asked to the r/deconstruction subreddit covering a variety of topics including fear of disappointing your parents, figuring out what music to listen to, and telling your spouse that you've been having doubts. @gavihacohen.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social
Ep. 216: Deconstruction Questions From Reddit (r/deconstruction)
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February 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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"Deconstruction Questions from Reddit (R/Deconstruction)"
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Ep. 216: Deconstruction Questions From Reddit (r/deconstruction)
In this episode, we answer 6 questions asked to the r/deconstruction subreddit covering a variety of topics including fear of disappointing your parents, figuring out what music to listen to, and telling your spouse that you've been having doubts.The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian fundamentalism.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@[email protected]@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Clip from today's bonus episode!
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Paul and Morgan's pickleball vlog broke the internet (CLIP 1)
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January 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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New episode out! Get it while it's hot! @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social
Paul and Morgan's pickleball vlog broke the internet | Leaving Eden Podcast
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January 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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This video was such a disaster that we had to talk about it. Going up on Patreon tomorrow. @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social
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January 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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January 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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In this episode, @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social and @gavihacohen.bsky.social deconstruct the book of jonah! #deconstruction #cult #exfundie #exvangelical #religion #biblestories #veggietales
Ep. 215: Jonah and the Fish (not a whale)
Podcast Episode · Leaving Eden Podcast · 01/27/2025 · 1h 14m
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January 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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lol OK lets do it
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Please like this post if you think @gavihacohen.bsky.social should let me make this episode a two-parter (I promise the story is worth it)
January 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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"Jinger #Duggar's new Book, 'People Pleaser'"
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Ep. 214: Jinger Duggar's new book, "People Pleaser"
In this episode, we review Jinger Duggar's new book, "People Pleaser: Breaking Free From the Burden of Imaginary Expectations" The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian fundamentalism. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Twitter:https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadieFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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January 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM