JW Community Podcast

S07E02 The National Apology Apr 30, 2019

In this podcast we hear from Lara and Rita, who attended The National Apology given by the Australian Government to all child abuse survivors in Australia.
Rita tells her personal and harrowing account of how her family were treated by the elders when she revealed her child had been abused by a member of their congregation, and then how she was treated by the police as a comparison.
Lara explains how Eddie Puric, Steven Unthank and she talked to the past, present and possibly future Prime Minister of Australia and told them about the child abuse problem among Jehovahs Witnesses.

S06E23 Recovery Group 3 Apr 05, 2019

In this episode I interview Ruben Ortiz, the founder of one of the biggest ex JW support groups on Facebook. Ruben talks about his life as a Jehovahs Witness, and the two words that woke him. He also discusses the joys and trials of running a support group of over 12000 members.

S07E01 Sheet Metal Jonas Feb 24, 2019

In this episode, Lara and I interview the most interesting Norweigan Goat Farmer you have ever met. Listen to Jonas talk about how he was counselled for doing too much field service, how he supported his wife through a terrible illness, while the elders counselled his wife to leave him and how he woke up due, in part, to the fact that some mountains are flat.
Jonas is now part of a group organising a protest on the 25th March 2019 outside a court in Stockholm, because the Watchtower videos have been rated as unsuitable for children in Sweden, and any elder showing them in a Kingdom Hall could receive 2 years in prison.
If you are at all able, please join Jonas in his peaceful protest outside the courthouse trying an edler for showing unsuitable material to children inside a Kingdom Hall.
Jonas can be contacted via Facebook, Plat Jonas, or via his Youtube channel, Goatlike Personality: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP0Skh44p2zLjnVeB6rcTkQ/videos
The video giving information about the protest can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfmUB-XRdrg

S06E24 So Long and Thanks for all the Fish Feb 14, 2019

The final podcast of season 6 gives the last word to Andrew Mogford, an ex Jehovah's Witness diagnosed with terminal mouth and throat cancer, and having only days to live from the recording of this podcast on 13th February 2019.
Andrew bravely spoke out against the practice of shunning despite not being disfellowshipped or shunned himself.
Because of his cancer, the recording is sometimes difficult to listen to, but please have the patience to afford Andrew the respect he deserves for remaining so positive in the face of his own terminal cancer.
Read about Andrew here: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/hold-dying-devon-businessman-uses-2497270
Watch Andrew's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0qNlf466Ko

S06E22 Hugh James Law Jan 20, 2019

In this eposide I interview two lawyers experienced in bringing civil cases against organisations who are vicariously liable for sexual abuse suffered by children. One of only three law firms in the country who have worked on behalf of victims of Jehovahs Witness child sexual abusers, Hugh James is a law firm with offices in London and Cardiff. Alan Collins and Samuel Barker have thoroughly researched the issues of Watchtower Society and understand the unique factors that make it hard for former members of Jehovah's Witnesses to disclose their abuse.
They explain how Watchtower can be held liable in court for the child sexual abuse, and why bringing a civil case against the organisation is just as important as bringing a criminal case against the abuser.
If you wish to talk to Alan or Samuel about a possible case they will travel to you, or meet you wherever you feel most able to talk comfortably.
Hugh James website: https://www.hughjames.com/
Alan Collins can be reached here: https://www.hughjames.com/person/alan-collins-sexual-abuse-solicitor/
Samuel Barker can be reached here: https://www.hughjames.com/person/samuel-barker/

If you wish to be part of a submission to IICSA and have a specific greivance that you are willing to add in confidence to the submission please contact me via Facebook or email me at lougoode@hotmail.com (DO NOT give me details of your submission, I will pass your name on to Samuel who put together the submission).

S06E21 What Would Jesus Do? Jan 02, 2019

This fascinating podcast interviews David Fitzgerald, public speaker, historical researcher, founder of the world’s first Atheist Film Festival and Evolutionpalooza!, San Francisco’s oldest annual Darwin Day celebration, and author of 'Jesus: Mything in Action', 'NAILED: Ten Christian Myths that Show Jesus Never Existed at All', 'The Complete Heretic’s Guide to Western Religion',
david talks to JW Community Podcast about his fascination with religion and about the evidence that suggests Jesus never existed at all.

S06E20 Sisters stories Nov 24, 2018

An interview with two fascinating woman about how they navigated the cult, and two very different experiences of discovering they were gay.
Listen to life stories of Raika and Suzi, what their lives were like in the cult, how they woke up, how they came out, and how they have managed their lives outside the cult.
Raika shares her extremely personal journey through childhood abuse, marriage and betrayal, suicide and her subsequent life after leaving the cult.
Suzi talks about how it is to be reinstated solely to satisfy family, and then to be double shunned due to a refusal to deny her authentic self.

S06E19 Avoid JW Oct 24, 2018

An interview with the other fascinating and formidable activist you have never heard of.
Lara and I speak to the creator of the website Avoid JW, which Watchtower Society has spent considerable time, effort and money on trying to eradicate from the internet.
Listen to Jason Wynne talk about the secret agenda behind judicial committees that he believes should be made public so that all Jehovah's Witnesses can know the criteria they are really being judged by.
Jason also discusses the situation in Ireland where elders helped his family report a case of child abuse to the police that did not involve a Jehovah's Witness, but then refused to report a case of child abuse to the police when the perpetrator was a Jehovah's Witness. Find out the incredible action Jason took, that made him public enemy No1 in Ireland.

S06E18 In Memory of Angela Jean Shipperley Oct 08, 2018

Listen to the heartbreaking interview with Alvin who talks about his wife, who lost her life just after childbirth due to her adherence to the no blood doctrine.
Alvin also explains how his doubts years later led him to getting a copy of the transcript from the Coroners Inquest, which revealed what the Watchtower really thinks of the blood substitute that they recommend to Jehovah's Witnesses to take as a safe and effective alternative to blood.

S06E17 How the Faithful and Discreet Slave were killed Sep 18, 2018

‘Lara Kaput and Louise Goode interview Steven Unthank. Find out how he killed off the 'faithful and discreet slave', how he got Jehovah's Witnesses included in the Australian Child Abuse Royal Commission, how he got the Watch Tower Society to swear under oath in a court case that he was not an apostate, and how he managed to have the website JWLEAKS.ORG declared 'not an apostate website' by the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses

Link to the transcript of the video: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JWPodcast/ then find the PDF in 'group files'.

S06E16 The Overlapping Generations Aug 27, 2018

An interview with a very special guest who was there when 1975 didn't happen and can explain how Watchtower Society did in fact ramp up the expectation among the rank and file Jehovah's Witnesses, despite them now denying this fact. He also discusses what happened in 1976 and how witnesses managed to continue in the face of this blatantly false prophecy.
We also discuss the overlapping generation as a face saving device, the inestinal tracts of carnivores and what happens when you put too much on the 'Leave it to Jehovah' shelf.

S06E15 JW Protest London Excel August 2018 Aug 14, 2018

Commentary live from the protest from Neil Gardner, Jessica Moon, Chris and Mrs H, a normal person!
If you like what you hear, there is still time to decide to attend the second protest on 18th and 19th August 2018.
PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US. And if you can't come, PLEASE SHARE.

S06E14 Angus Stewart SC Aug 04, 2018

Angus Stewart, Senior Counsel, has had a long and distinguished legal career, beginning with his passion for justice in South Africa, fighting apartheid, then later working in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and more recently acting as Senior Counsel in the case studies on Jehovah's Witnesses in the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Angus discusses, from his own personal point of view, and not representing the ARC or the Commissioners, what the journey was like, learning about the internal law and policy of Watchtower Society, how he became determined to stand for justice for all the victims and for the whole community of ex Jehovah's Witnesses and how he felt about the evidence being presented to him and the people presenting it.

S06E13 Watchtower Victims Memorial Day Jul 21, 2018

In a strange flip, my guest takes the reins and interviews me about the film that has been reviewed by The Guardian as the 'best British Independent film of the year', 'Apostasy'.
We also discuss the handbook that has been written to is help lawyers understand the Jehovahs Witnesses when bringing child abuse cases; and we discuss Watchtower Victims Memorial Day, which is on July 26th 2018.

Here is the link to buy the DVD of 'Apostasy': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apostasy-DVD-Sacha-Parkinson/dp/B07BSWNC91

Here is the link to the Attorneys Handbook written by Alexandra James, and which is completely free: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apostasy-DVD-Sacha-Parkinson/dp/B07BSWNC91

Here is the link to the Facebook page for Watchtower Victims Memorial Day

S06E12 Fantastic Mr Fox Jul 08, 2018

In this interview with Mark Fox, who posts as Witness Nomore you will hear an utterly tragic story of child abuse; also the bravery and courage of a survivor who has used his own tragic childhood to help others. Mark is also a single parent and a dedicated activist who has done a huge amount of personal work to reach a place of understanding and intelligent insight.

Here is a link to Mark on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksO2hy_BkiQ

S06E11 In Memory of Eloise Dupuis Jun 23, 2018

Listen to the heartbreaking story of Eloise Dupuis, who died after refusing a blood transusion while giving birth to her firsts baby. Suppounded by her husband, father and the hospital liaison committee in the last seven days of her life she was monitored constantly by Jehovahs Witnesses.
Eloise's aunty, Manon Boyer, who was never a Jehovahs Witness, is now a campaigner to raise awareness for what she believes is undue influence on Jehovahs Witnesses when they are at their weakest and most vulnerable, that can ultimately lead to their uneccessary death.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/jehovahs-witnesses-blood-transfusion-death-quebec-coroner-1.4401101

S06E10 Leesa Johnson ex JW Social Worker Jun 10, 2018

Listen to Leesa Johnson talk about her professional involvement with Jehovah's Witnesses, and how her profession can help ex Jehovah's Witnesses recover from the damage caused by exiting a cult.
Leesa discusses how vulnerable adults can be when they leave a cult, how the manner in which they leave has a bearing on how long it can take them to recover, and how she feels social workers can support recovery.
Lara also discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs in relation to Jehovah's Witnesses and gives us an insight into the physical and psychological needs that ex Jehovah's Witnesses need to start meeting in order to live healthy happy lives.
And I just goof around, as usual.

S06E09The Cutest Couple in Canada May 16, 2018

An interview with Katja and Christian Gutierrez, who explain their lives as Jehovah's Witnesses, how they woke up, and what their hopes and dreams for the future are.
Find out how they got involved in the documentary on W5 in Canada that has been viewed by millions, and why they began making videos.

S06E08 Everybody Out Apr 27, 2018

In this episode Chris and I interview Debbie who relates the story of how over 20 Jehovahs Witnesses woke up together in one congregation and left. We discuss whether the shunning talk could be considered 'hate speech' and the problems caused between families as some poeple woke up and others didn't.
Chris and I also discuss the W5 documentary in Canada, and how the Watchtower Society are aggressively trying to hide documents regarding their pedophile problem, by pursuing ex JW activists who publish JW material.

Here is the link to the W5 documentary that aired in Canada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ja8dMEmPY

Here is the link to the article in the Irish Post: https://www.businesspost.ie/news/jehovahs-witnesses-granted-subpoena-irish-blogger-412638

S06E07 Poland Protests Apr 22, 2018

Polish activist, Maciej Trebacz explains how he woke up along with his wife and a group of friends, and how they felt a duty to help people see the truth about the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses. Maciej expains the power of protesting and the successes they have had with the media, the general public, people who have decided to discontinue bible studies and with waking up Jehovah's Witnessses.
If you have ever wondered what the point of a protest is, this podcast is a 'must listen'.
We also hear some extremely important news from Lara regarding developments in New Zealand and the need for ex JWs to make submissions to the New Zealand Royal Commission.

This is the article mentioned by Lara, if you google Lara Kaput hurt: https://www.theworldnewsmedia.org/forums/topic/31850-inside-the-jehovahs-witnesses-a-perfect-storm-for-abuse/

This is Maciej's website: https://wtsarchive.com/

Interview at one of the Polish protests: https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5735797967814656/protest-against-jehovahs-witness-organization-poland-on-march-26th-2017-covered-local-news-tv

The video, Loyal Until Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8Hlb1b9SBA

The book, 'Ever Changing Doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses' written by a catholic scholar: http://piotrandryszczak.pl/ever-changing-teachings/ever-changing-teachings-of-jehovahs-witnesses.html

S06E06 Canadian Class Action Mar 31, 2018

In this episode we talk to John McKiggan QC, partner of McKiggan Herbert Lawyers and one of the Canadian firms working on the $66m class action suit, and also to Tricia Franginha who is bringing her own private case, was one of the women who stood up in the Warwick Protest inside a Kingdom Hall to tell her story, and also appears in the Canadian W5 documentary.
If you are a Canadian abuse victim of a Jehovahs Witness abuse you can contact a lawyer to talk about either bringing a case of your own or joining the class action at www.JWclaims.ca
You can also contact McKiggan Herbert Lawyers in Canada https://www.apmlawyers.com/
You can read John McKiggans book which is a guide to bringing a sexual abuse claim, 'Breaking the Silence' https://www.apmlawyers.com/consumer-guides/breaking-the-silence-the-survivors-guide-to-sexual-abuse-claims/
You can find Tricia's videos here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdE5tiXC_5IcEFCjRwZM5MA
and the W5 Documentaty here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb3fT5zG0OE

S06E05 Portuguese Men of War Mar 27, 2018

Listen to the stories of Daniel and Antonio, ex Jehovah's Witnesses in Portugal, who have managed to get the problems of the Jehovah's Witness cult highlighted in the biggest national online newspaper in Portugal.
Daniel tells us his story of being born gay and how he eventually lost most of his family as a result, and how his fascination with history led him to the conclusion that 607BCE was an incorrect date to hang all of bible prophecy on.
Antonio describes how he began to question the blood issue while he was still an elder, began asking innocent questions of other elders in a genuine attempt to find out the truth, and how this led to both him and his wife waking up, and leaving the JWS. Both of my guests describe how the 'disfellowshipped' themselves.
Antonio's letter of disassociation: http://www.desperta.net/testemunhos/letter-of-dissociation-of-carlos-fernandes
Antonio's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/comunidade.extj/
Antonio's website: http://www.extj.net/

S06E04 Our Cause Matters Mar 18, 2018

Police Sergeant of the Victoria Police Prosecution Sex Crimes unit, and recipient of the Australia Day Police Medal 2018 in recognition of distinguished service, Mark Higginbotham, talks to us about why and how to report sex crimes to the police, and the service you will receive.
He discusses the difference between yielding to abuse, and the common misconception that this is consent. He explains how children are carefully prepared to give accurate evidence based on their own cognitive ability, and how they do not ever need to see their abuser in court.
Listen to him talk about counterintuitive reasoning and how this psychological phenomoenon has had to be explained in order to understand how abuse victims behave.
He finally explains how bringing a civil claim against your abuser and the organisation that let you be a 'sitting duck' would be a general deterrent and help to prevent future abusers.

S06E03 The Kingdom Hall Visit Mar 10, 2018

In this podcast we hear from a non Jehovah's Witness who visited Kingdom Hall to find out what it is like. Listen to the entertaining discussion and hear his first impressions and assesment of the material and topics discussed, the people attending and how the meeting might be improved.
This podcast is a touch of 'keep it in the family' as my son voices the intro, and my partner provides his own unique take on Jehovah's Witnesses as seen from the outside.

S06E02 The Enemy Within Mar 03, 2018

Louise Goode and Lara Kaput interview Carmel O’Brien, Counselling Psychologist and domestic violence specialist, and Lily, ex Jehovah's Witness, survivor of familial terrorism and advocate for other domestic violence survivors.

Lily uses her own experineces to help identify domestic violence, especially non physcial violence. Carmel discusses practical strategies for escaping both mentally and physically from familial violence, and Louise and Lara discuss the additional complications for Jehovah's Witnesses who are trained to accept domestic violence and actively hindered from escaping.

Carmel O’Brien is a Counselling Psychologist and national convenor of the APS Women and Psychology Interest Group. For the last 23 years she has worked predominantly with people who have lived with violence at home. This includes working in child protection services, the Victorian Women’s Prison, in critical incident management and relationship and general counselling practice.
She has a website http://www.psychrespect.com/ and is the author of the book Blame Changer.

S03E01 The Bunker Videos Feb 24, 2018

A brand new series where Ruben Ortiz, Betsy Jael and I discuss the exciting new announcements and videos from the Jehovahs Witness 2016 Conventions, in many cases before the Jehovah's Witnesses themselves have seen them!

S03E02 The Great Irish Apostasy Feb 24, 2018

In which we discuss the most hilarious shunning story ever, the second Great Irish Apostasy, and we welcome Bill Hahn and Neil Gardener as cohosts for this show.

Contact details for Jonathan Sanders at the Charities Commission in the UK is Jonathan.Sanders@charitycommission.gsi.gov.uk

S03E03 Hearts and Bones Feb 24, 2018

In this episode we talk to Ste Rikhardsson about his journey from the Purple Triangle to the Pink one, his activism, and the best chant at Gay Pride. We also talk to Heather Squad about what it is like being married to an ex Jehovah's Witness.

S03E04 Democracy v Theocracy Feb 24, 2018

In this episode we examine the Jehovahs Witness stance on voting and look at how damaging an apparently neutral stand can be to individuals within the organisation. We also have a round up of the latest developments in court cases against Watchtower Society.

S03E05 Saved by the ARC Feb 24, 2018

In this episode we hear from some recent Jehovah's Witnesses who were woken up by listening to the Governing Body member, Geoffrey Jackson giving testimony under oath to the Australian Royal Commission.
We also hear some of the comments made by current Jehovah's Witnesses on social media as they experience cognitive dissonance.

If you want to contact the Charities Commission in the UK regarding abuse you may have suffered as a Jehovah's Witness, you can contact senior investigator, Jonathan Sanders directly on jonathan.sanders@charitycommission.gsi.gov.uk

S03E06 Hold The Front Page Feb 24, 2018

In this episode Ste and Heather join me in interviewing Naomi Rowling, who recently raised the issue of shunning on the BBC Radio 2 programme The Jeremy Vine Show.

Naomi's Facebook page, which she created following the interest generated by her Radio 2 interview, is called 'Live Life, Be Free - Breaking the Chains'.

We also discuss how to get mainstream media interest in issues generated by the Jehovahs Witness religion, and the unprecedented level of control at 'public' conventions in 2016.

S03E07 Shunning Lite v Full Fat Shun Feb 24, 2018

In this episode we discuss the WTS video response to child abuse that is being played in Kingdom Halls this week. We also discuss the effect of the new shunning rules, how easy or difficult it may be to 'return to Jehovah', and whether it is worth it, in view of the new shunning rules.

We also hear about Neil's most humiliating moment, and Bill's heart breaking effort to just hear his children's voices.

S03E08 Child C Feb 24, 2018

In this episode we interview Christopher Spry who was the fostered child of a Jehovah's Witness who was later dubbed the most evil woman in Britain by the national press. Eunice Spry tortured three of her foster children while simultaneously taking them to meetings and presenting herself as a good woman who was trying to purge the evil from her children.

This is a gripping interview from a kind gentle and wonderful survivor of the most horrific childhood.

Christopher's book "Child C" can be found here: http://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Child-C/Christopher-Spry/9781847391896

We also talk to Ste about his Black Athiest group: http://www.meetup.com/London-Black-Atheists/

and his tour of the Natural History Museum: https://xjwmeetups.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/3nhmtour161112/

S03E09 The Mental Health Issue Feb 24, 2018

In this episode Ruben, Betsy and I discuss all the issues surrounding why cults cause people mental and physical health problems and what you can do to help. An absolutely fascinating discussion with some very moving personal experiences shared by the team.

S03E10 Hospital Stories Feb 24, 2018

An interview with John Viney where he talks about his time as a member of the very first Hospital Liaison Committee in Wales. He also discusses his time as Jehovah's Witness and how he finally woke up.

S03E11 Knights in Satans Service Feb 24, 2018

In this episode we interview the spokesman for the Oregon Chapter of the Satanic Temple, examine critical thinking.

We also look at the cases in Canada of two Jehovahs Witness women who died from refusing a blood transfusion in childbirth and discuss the test for medical consent. Do the Hospital Liaison Committee make it impossible for someone to genuinely consent to the refusal of blood when they are at the bedside of the patient constantly?

S03E12 The ARC and the Loan Shark Feb 24, 2018

In this episode Bill Hahn explains why the Jehovahs Witnesses have been only one of five groups to be recalled by the Australian Royal Commission for further investigation. He also discusses the evidence for why there may be significantly more than 1006 child sexual abusers among Jehovahs Witnesses in Australia.
Also hear Alison Boniface explain how the FBI became interested in a Jehovahs Witness in the notorious Barry Congregation.

S03E13 Christmas Special 2016 Feb 24, 2018

Happy Christmas to all our listeners. Thank you so much for being there. Without you, the Podcast is nothing. Love from the whole team: Bill Hahn, Neil Gardener, Betsy Jael, Ruben Ortiz, Heather Squad and Ste Rikhardsson and Louise Goode.

S03E14 Personal Assistant to the Governing Body Feb 24, 2018

Listen to the absolutely fascinating interview with Howie Rutledge Tran, who served as a Personal Assistant to several members of the Governing Body at Brooklyn Bethel for 11 years.

As well as personal insights about the behaviour and perculiarities of members of the Governing Body and the Bethel family, Howie relates how 'new light' was created.

Howie also relates his own heartbreaking personal journey, and how he fought for over a decade to deny who he was, before finding freedom, at a great cost.

If you don't listen to any other JW Podcast, listen to this one.

S03E15 Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Indians Feb 24, 2018

Listen to Bill, Neil and I discuss the end of year figures from the year book, and find out if the Jehovah's Witnesses are increasing or decreasing. We also discuss the strange situation of the Faithful and Discreet Slave who partake of the emblems each year, and how this is figures rises inexplicably every year.

Bill also explains the detective work he has been doing to find out where all the money goes that is donated to WTS in Australia and why he thinks the WTS may not be making plans to satisfy the AUS$200 million + reparation bill any time soon.

S03E16 Fessler v The Watchtower Society Feb 24, 2018

In this episode listen to John Redwood tell you what happened from right inside the court room in the Fessler v Watchtower Society case. John took extensive notes and recordings and was able to interview the jury after the case settled.
This was only the second jury trial against Watchtower, and the whole 5 days were a damning indictment on the policies and procedures of Watchtower society, with two whole days dedicated to arguing about whether elders were 'ministers' or not. John tells us the surprising outcome along with other fascinating details about how Watchtower try to stall and obfuscate in child abuse cases.

S05E03 Rupunzels Awake Feb 24, 2018

Listen to the fascinating story of Rachel, the only activist in New Zealand.

Find out how she woke up, and how she made a complicated system in her skirt for hiding leaflets and distributing them at a convention. Also how she turned her car into a mobile billboard and how Jehovahs Witnesses still failed to identify her as an apostate!

This gentle humourous incredibly brave woman shares her story to myself and Lara Kaput in our 'Antipodean Series' of JWPodcast.

S05E04 Return of the Irish Fella Feb 24, 2018

Listen to the latest Podcast where Neil and I engage in some witty banter while discussing the class action in Canada, the loving blessing from Jehovah of the simplified version of the Watchtower and what that might look like. We also touch on some exciting activism Neil will be participating in at Warwick.

S05E05 Not Ready to Make Nice Feb 24, 2018

In this episode we interview a lawyer in Australia who specialises in obtanining justice for abuse victims in religions including Jehovahs Witnesses, and explains the process involved in taking the Watchtower Society to court.

If you live in Australia you will find out who to phone or email and the process involved in bringing a civil case against Watchtower Society. If you do not live in Australia, all the principles are the same and we would URGE you to contact a good solicitor, and to contact the police.
You deserve justice, and we are NOT ready to make nice.

S05E06 Eddie Puric and the ANZ Support Group Feb 24, 2018

Listen to Eddie Puric discuss all the benefits and support of the Australian ex Jehovahs Witness group

S05E6.5 The Warwick Regressives Feb 24, 2018

In this podcast we interview Neil Gardner about is experience attending the protest outside the new Jehovah's Witness headquarters in Warwick.

S05E07 Christmas Special Feb 24, 2018

A round up of the 2017 year in ex JW and JW land, and a very happy Christmas to all our listeners.

S05E01 Speak Out Feb 24, 2018

What can you do when an activist falls into dispute with a child sexual abuse victim? Alexandra Jaymes, Lara Kaput, Marc and Cora and I discuss how to right the wrongs.

S06E01 The UK Protest Feb 24, 2018

Full Transctipt of this podcast can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JWPodcast/1866252706738522/?comment_id=1866253340071792&notif_id=1528303329953183&notif_t=group_comment

Jessica, Chris, Neil Gardner and Louise discuss the UK Protest to be held in August 2018. All the information, planning, aims and objectives are set out. Please join us!

This is the link to the first weekend, 11/12th August 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/578014519212223/

This is the link to the second weekend, 18/19th August 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/382424538849483/

This is the link to the fund raising to help people travel from abroad, and to help with banners, literature and hopefully a stand right inside the venue.
https://www.gofundme.com/EXJW-Protest-London

S05E08 From Paradise to Byron Bay Feb 23, 2018

In this podcast we hear from Daniel, who served in the Australian Bethel, on the Hospital Liaison Committee, and around the world on WTS projects after graduating from Ministerial Training School.
He explains to us how he was able to read from the original texts and books quoted in the Watchtower Literature and how this study helped him wake up, as well as the difficult situation he found himself in having to counsel a sister to return to her emotionally abusive husband.
Daniel talks us through his careful exit from the cult after reaching the top of the cult heirarchy.

S05E09 Faith Leaks the Watchtower Feb 23, 2018

Listen to two Child Sexual Abuse survivors, Nick French and Jess, talk about the recent confidential leaked documents from Watchtowers secret files.
Both hosts bring their own cases to bear on the truly appalling story revealed in this fascinating set of 34 documents, and how Watchtower policy and practise perpetuated and encouraged an abusive situation for over a decade.
This show is a must listen as it takes you through the inner workings of Watchtower.

S05E10 When your Life Becomes a Tarantino Movie Feb 23, 2018

A fascinating interview with Helen Travers, author of 'A Little Lower than the Angels', who describes how she went from pioneer to prostutute, and how she reclaimed her life again.
She explains how she found the prostitute community way more supportive than the community at Kingdom Hall, and she discusses the many therapies and self help techniques ex cult members can try in order to find happiness and fulfillment after severe trauma.

The link to her book is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Lower-Than-Angels/dp/1906561869T

The link to her second book which is free online is here: http://ex-jws.boards.net/thread/413/witch-chapters-1-4

S05E02 The ARC Makes it Mark Feb 23, 2018

Listen to all the latest news; from Canada where the very first class action against Watchtower Society has been filed, and from Australia where the Australian Royal Commission has made its mark on changes in the law which will compel Jehovahs Witnesses to comply at last with child safeguarding legislation.
We also discuss to weak response from Watchtower in the form of an elders letter dealing with how to handle child abuse cases.

S05E11 You Can't Learn Algebra when you are being Chased by Zombies Feb 23, 2018

An interview with award winning Australian educator, Sam Fade, who explains the harm caused to developing brans by being raised with cognitive dissonance, apocalyptic fear and guilt within a cult

S05E12 Dubtown Feb 22, 2018

Listen to how the brilliant Dubtown Lego videos are made, the man behind them, Kevin McFree, and his story as a Jehovah's Witness. And then subscribe to his brilliant channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7NjVbq0UiqcXVoSl365IRg

S05E13 We Are Fish Feb 21, 2018

Lara and Louise interview Jonas and Cael, who were born into the Jehovah's Witnesses cult and found as they grew up that their pesonal and sexual identity was at severe odds with the faith that had been forced upon them.
Listen to these two thoughtful and insightful interviews about how a person makes the decision to leave a cult and thereby lose all their family, friends and support network.

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