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Leaving Eden Podcast

An Ex-Fundie, Deconstruction, and Cult podcast as told by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavi HaCohen. This podcast covers Sadie’s cult, (The Independent Fundamental Baptist church), other cults, (including Jonestown and the Branch Davidians), cult-related media (including reality TV shows and documentaries like The Duggars/19 Kids and Counting, Shiny Happy People, Welcome to Plathville, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), famous fundamentalist and fundie influencers, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion.

For press, sponsorship, and other inquiries, contact LeavingEdenPod@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes:

J. P. Miller's WEIRD Theology (With Nikki Park) Oct 27, 2026
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We are joined by Nikki Park of the "Fixate Today, Gone Tomorrow" Podcast. Park is extremely well-versed in the Micah/J. P. Miller case, which was chronicled in the Netflix Documentary, "Death of the Pastor's Wife." Park has interviewed J. P. Miller on his own theological beliefs and her observations are fascinating! We hope you enjoy this episode.
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Karissa Collins AI Slop Music: Why Do Fundies Love AI? Oct 20, 2026
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In this episode, we react to Karissa Collins' new songs that she "created" using AI. We discuss what about AI makes Fundies love it so much, and why we still have hope for the future of music!
Karissa Beth's songs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPia3Bz21Yg&list=OLAK5uy_llQC2R2z_zPP7x-dLdbDS55MkNvbKrC7E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wyT4xPsCmg&list=OLAK5uy_mezNktN9pFfBSUQeq5uiBHsfP1y8L_xUM
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How did Sadie's Family Become Fundie? That and other questions! (October Q&A Part 2) Oct 13, 2026
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In this episode, we answer listener questions including "How did Sadie's family become fundie?" "How did Sadie get into social work?" and "Why does Gavi own so many guitars?"
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Q&A: Converting to Catholicism, Motley Crue, and Countering Homophobia Oct 06, 2026
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In this episode, we answer questions from our Patreon!

Patch the Pirate: Ballad of Big Toe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIOLMBWEW-U&list=RDdIOLMBWEW-U&start_radio=1
Jimmy Dean: Big Bad John https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnnHprUGKF0&list=RDKnnHprUGKF0&start_radio=1
Patch the Pirate: I'm Thankful to Be An American https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHhfivjAhKI&list=RDaHhfivjAhKI&start_radio=1
The Music Man: 76 Trombones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxNbEos2O4&list=RDrYxNbEos2O4&start_radio=1
Patch the Pirate: Rejoice in the Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLpn9vCGoRE&list=RDiLpn9vCGoRE&start_radio=1
New Christie Minstrels: Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGxRpWg_aqU&list=RDjGxRpWg_aqU&start_radio=1
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Bluesky:
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Instagram:
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Tradwife College Survivor Reviews Yesteryear Sep 29, 2026

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In this episode, we review Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke.

This episode contains spoilers for the entire book Yesteryear. This episode also contains discussions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse, and religious abuse.

An extended version of this episode is available to patrons at Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast

Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!

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Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!

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Bluesky:

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Instagram:

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https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/

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Fundamentalism Survivor Reacts to "Death of the Pastor's Wife" Sep 22, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss the documentary "Death of the Pastor's Wife," which chronicles the story of Mica Miller and the abuse she suffered at her husband, Pastor John-Paul Miller of Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This episode contains discussions of sexual, emotional, physical, and spiritual abuse.

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Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!

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Bluesky:

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Bold Fundie Predictions! Anti-Doomerism! OCD Treatment! Our Plan to EGOT! It's Our 6th Anniversary! Sep 15, 2026

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In this episode, Sadie discusses her treatment for OCD, Gavi discusses some comments on why Christian Nationalism will fail, and we make predictions on the future of the fundieverse!

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https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/

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The Lilly Archive Episode Sep 08, 2026

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Today we are joined by Lilly, who runs the Lilly Archive/Fundie Archive content pages! We discuss all things Duggars, Rodrigues, Bates, and other fundies! We hope you enjoy!

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Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!

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Bluesky:

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@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social

@gavihacohen.bsky.social

Instagram:

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https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/

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Snake Handling is extremely dangerous! Sep 01, 2026

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In this episode, Sadie teaches us about SNAKE HANDLING! The most INSANE and DANGEROUS Christian subculture. Snake Handling, surprisingly, has actual biblical justification behind it. However it is not widespread due to the extreme danger of handling venomous snakes. Churches that practice snake handling often have members die or suffer serious injury as a result.

James Dobson Bastard Kids episode about snake handling https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/168-snake-handlers-w-chelsea-weber-smith/id1573190999?i=1000666119686

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-01-22-tm-22814-story.html

https://archive.org/details/serpenthandlingb00burt/page/29/mode/1up

https://archive.org/details/serpenthandlingb00burt/page/48/mode/1up

Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!

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Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!

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Join our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!

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Bluesky:

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@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social

@gavihacohen.bsky.social

Instagram:

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https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/

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Christian Nationalism Is Doomed To Fail Aug 25, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons why Christian Nationalism is a doomed endeavor, as we view its zenith and believe that its ascendance is inevitable.

Our episode about Shiny Happy People season 2

https://shows.acast.com/leaving-eden-podcast/episodes/bonus-episode-shiny-happy-people-teenage-holy-war

Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!

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Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!

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Join our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!

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Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus

Bluesky:

@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social

@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social

@gavihacohen.bsky.social

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/

https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/

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