Treated terribly by those that were supposed to protect and love her, Sam looked to things like baptism and being "The Bible Girl" at school to escape into serving a god that she was also seeking love from. She tried desperately, even seeing herself as "Jephthah's daughter", trying to dedicate herself to Jehovah, nearly meeting a similar fate. Ultimately the congregation would take away everything that she wanted and leave her searching for identity in a marriage that mirrored the rest of the abuse that she had suffered at the hands of others that claimed to love her as well. In a desperately haunting moment she faced the end of everything, not knowing that it would work out a new beginning for her, one that she has seized as she has fought for survival. Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Struggling with perfectionism, building a social network, codependency, or feeling like you're not enough? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let’s talk. I have affordable programs to help as a Cult Recovery Coach. I work with many ex-JWs, along with ex-other groups, and your average person that has never been in a cult that wants better things in their life. Find out more here: https://storyworkscoaching.com I also have an ExJW specific site here: https://exjwhelp.com Please consider supporting the show's Patreon if you appreciate the time that goes into producing these stories, and get yourself some exclusive bonuses, at: https://www.patreon.com/shunned Show notes and information on how to be a guest or find other resources for the podcast can be found here: https://shunnedpodcast.com/episodes/ Read my free online book, based on my original podcast This JW Life (still available on podcast apps), called Becoming Jehovah (in English and Spanish) at: https://becomingjehovah.com/ An ExJW podcast and an ExJW YouTube channel #exjw #jehovahswitnesses #cult

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Many of us suffered from some sort of guilt and fear as Jehovah's Witnesses. Unfortunately a lot of us may still suffer from these feelings even after being set free from this cult. Watch as we break down how to break away from these old habits! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watchtower #MentalHealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters https://www.lulu.com/shop/jeven-sly-and-alexis-smith/rebuilding-after-a-cult-a-journey-to-healing/paperback/product-yvz8dzr.html?q=rebuilding+from+a+cult&page=1&pageSize=4 https://www.lulu.com/shop/alexis-smith-and-jeven-sly/healing-journal-pimo-edition/paperback/product-gjv9m4q.html?q=healing+journal+PIMO&page=1&pageSize=4

Christian ministers punish teen woman - Elders sexual harassment [5 of 8] Watch WITNESS UNDERGROUND on: Apple TV, Amazon, Tubi TV, & YouTube Movies All global links to watch: https://WitnessUnderground.com Watch WITNESS UNDERGROUND with this Full Documentary Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSh1p2dV3s8fgd4ST3VNE835oRFYwa-N2 In this powerful fifth installment of an 8-part YouTube series [5 of 8] on the Banana Island Films channel, we dive into the captivating world of Witness Underground, a documentary that explores the indie rock christian music scene that flourished within the confines of the Jehovah's Witness religion until they went too far. This harrowing chapter of Witness Underground reveals the destructive mechanisms of the Jehovah’s Witness organization. Chad Rhiger, a member of Daytrip, HighTV, and Ghost Army, opens by describing the extreme social isolation used to erase the positive collective memory of former members. Whether individuals leave voluntarily or are disfellowshipped, the congregation enforces a system of complete emotional and social isolation using libel. Elders—the men in charge of congregation discipline—use this form of punishment to maintain control, punishing anyone caught communicating with removed members. Such actions reinforce that all relationships within the group are conditional and devoid of genuine love. Many people refer to the Jehovah’s Witnesses as a hate group for mandating such extreme forms of isolation. Ryan Sutter shares his struggles in this segment of the film. After his wife left him, she threatened to inform his father about Ryan’s changing beliefs unless he disclosed them himself, forcing him into an emotionally excruciating position. Additionally, Ryan reflects on the downfall of the music scene that once thrived within the religion. After leaving, Ryan’s music studio and website were handed to his brother, Reed, who rebranded them under the label Band Kids Unite. Over four years, the scene withered under this new management, illustrating how control within the religion can extend to creative expression and community. Eric Elvendahl provides an insider perspective on how this internal rule of law is enforced. Decisions by the elders often depend not on rule-breaking but on whether a person seems "sorry" enough. However, gossip can tip the scales toward the harshest punishment: one full year of isolation while enduring public shaming in silence during 3-5 weekly church sessions. Victims are barred from speaking, sharing meals, or making eye contact with others, effectively destroying their social and familial ties. The clip also touches on deeply personal accounts of emotional abuse and manipulation. Cindy Elvendahl exposes an unprecedented form of sexual harassment by Jehovah’s Witness elders, recounting her experience as a teenager during a judicial meeting. This has since come out powerfully in narrative form in the short film Debutante. In this invasive and coercive process, three older men interrogated her about intimate sexual details, crossing her boundaries in ways that no Christian ministers should ever impose on a young woman. Cindy reflects on how this traumatic high-stakes experience at risk of losing her entire family and community shaped her as an adult, revealing the broader pattern of Jehovah’s Witnesses controlling women through fear and humiliation. This clip unflinchingly exposes the intersection of elders’ sexual harassment, emotional abuse in religion, and the soul-crushing punishments inflicted on members. From coercive meetings to the conditional love that tears families apart, this segment paints a stark picture of the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ oppressive control. It also sheds light on the strength required to heal and rebuild after escaping these abusive systems. #cult #jworg #deconstructingfaith #igotout #recoveringfromreligion #riotgrrrl #musicvideo #jworguk #documentary #documentaryfilm #documentarymusic #jw #freedocumentary #jworgsitio #jworgusa #abuseofpower #cultdocumentary2024 #christianmovies #atheist #atheism #humanist #humanistdocumentary #jesusmovie #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #EmotionalAbuse #FamilyHealing #BreakFree #MentalHealthAwareness #SpiritualAbuse #WomenEmpowerment #HealingJourney #SpeakYourTruth #ExJW #JehovahsWitnesses #Disfellowshipped #CultRecovery #ShunningSurvivor #RiotGrrrl #ExJWCommunity #HighControlGroup #ExCultMember #ReligiousFreedom #UndergroundMusic #Rockumentary #IndieFilm #HealingThroughMusic #DIYMusicScene #RiotGrrrlRevolution #BandKidsUnite #CreativeFreedom #MusicDocumentary #IndieArtists #StopShunning #ExposeCults #NoMoreSilence #SupportSurvivors #FaithDeconstruction #AdvocateForChange #TraumaInformed #ReligiousAccountability #EndReligiousAbuse #CultAwareness -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Watch Next: "Cult members speak out Rock the Watchtower Cult Awareness Conference - WITNESS UNDERGROUND highlight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2tYsA9nIXY -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Scott R. Jones joined the podcast to discuss his new auto-fictional novel Drill, a darkly humous and raw story of a mailman who dares to fight God. We discuss the damage caused by growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, how memetic viruses manifest themselves in reality, and what can be done to combat them — and at what cost?Buy your copy of Drill today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewheretics.substack.com

How might leaving out certain amendments—like those that guarantee individual liberties and limit governmental power—signal a shift in America’s legal and cultural landscape? What are the potential motives behind sidelining these protections, and does it reflect a broader vision of America’s future under a Christian nationalist framework? #trump #project2025 #christianNationalism # https://meidasnews.com/news/amendment-abolishing-slavery-missing-from-trumps-bible Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5539807103811584

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Falon and Jason will be back with season 2 in January. In the meanwhile, in this holiday short I look at a video from the brilliant comedian Christina Pazsitzky, where she opens up about her decision to go no contact with her abusive family. Drawing from her experiences and my own, I dive into the unhealthy behaviors of families that shun us and share why I’ve chosen to no longer respond to any phone calls or texts from my own family. This episode is about taking control of your mental health, embracing peace, and realizing that life can truly improve after setting boundaries. Watch to see how breaking free from toxic family dynamics is one of the healthiest decisions you can make. Jehovah's Witness shunning Going no contact Christina Pazsitzky toxic family TikTok Family abuse and boundaries DiffiCULT Childhood podcast Healing after shunning Breaking free from toxic relationships High control religion recovery Comedian Christina P Setting family boundaries exJW Watchtower Bible and Tract What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe Cult Survivor Chosen Family Gay exJW Rebuilding after JW

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Ben Kopilow was a writer/researcher for the flagship publications of Jehovah's Witnesses. Slowly, he realized he was in a high control group he no longer believed in. Ben talks about the aftermath of leaving the group, how he was hunted down by Watchtower, and how he's managed to make a mixed faith marriage work. Ben’s interview with exJW Fifth: https://youtu.be/VNZMNion5Tk?si=EsHKM7ypU1UjqGja Ben & Melinda on the “Marriage on a Tightrope” podcast: https://marriageonatightrope.org/2022/06/marriage-on-a-tightrope-124-leslie-and-ben-jehovahs-witnesses/ Ben’s email. He says anyone is free to reach out with questions! [email protected] Support the channel on Patreon.com/altworldly or by becoming a YT member Email me at [email protected] My website on deceptive JW dot Org articles: www.jwfaq.org

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An American YouTuber living in the Philippines mysteriously vanished, and the Philippines National Police believes he is dead. I have a different take on what happened here.

Governing Body 'helper' Ronald Curzan reminds Jehovah's Witnesses that there are only two tables of spiritual food in the universal dining room; that they must choose wisely, even when they're alone or at home! He provides an example,King David... yes, THAT King David, as someone that made good decisions. Despite how 1 Corinthians 10:21 reads, this talk highlights a Biblical typo: it's not Jehovah's table... it's the Governing Body's table. TWITTER: @exjwpodcastINSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

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