Surviving Paradise

To forgive is divine... nowhere should that be more evident than inside the 'best and happiest people on earth,' Jehovah's Witnesses. But does the culture encourage forgiveness? How do you get Jehovah's forgiveness? What does it look like to forgive someone inside the organization?

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The entire life of a Jehovah's Witness is based on a fantasy created by Judge Joe Rutherford in 1935 that includes witnessing people they love resurrected and living together forever on a paradise earth. But what happens when they realize it's a lie? What's the impact emotionally? How do they face the rest of their lives? 

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Once you know something is wrong, a Jehovah’s Witness faces complex questions about their future. What should they do? Can they fake it? Can they live an authentic life ‘under the radar?’ A few things to consider…

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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses wants us all to know that they're not a 'doomsday cult'... even as they base the entire religion on an earth wide destruction that features the forces of nature, including a flesh eating scourge. Who takes the lead in this event? Them. Listen in on decades of proof that the entire 'religion' points to a.... doomsday.

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Prayer is arguably the most personal of all Jehovah's Witness habits. But the act of prayer, as taught by the Governing Body, comes with a long list of questions, including a few regarding Jehovah's character... and how effective it is as a form of intimate communication. Join us as we take a look at prayer, as taught by Jehovah's Witnesses.

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Can you keep a secret? Jehovah's Witnesses have lots of them... and it starts at the top with Jehovah himself. The Governing Body claims that true religion has no secrecy, even as they shell out millions of dollars to keep their secrets hidden from the world. We take a look at the history of secrecy inside the organization they call 'the truth.'

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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claim to be the 'voice of Jesus Christ' and the only true source of wisdom. With a long history of 'interesting' counsel, join us for our second installment of their Greatest Hits grab bag where we tackle what to say when you have boogers, how not to drink beverages and why charity is a big 'no-no' in 'god's organization.'

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In their own words, Jehovah's Witness elders are portrayed as shepherds and healers who are consumed with knowing and nurturing each member of the congregation. However, few Witnesses seem to have that experience. Are elders dependable protectors of God's sheep? We take a look...

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In a Friday news dump on December 15, 2023, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses relayed a message from heaven, giving men permission to grow hair on their faces. After almost a century of telling men how to suppress their hair follicles, they will now sport a new style as they remind the rest of us that we are in year 110 of the 'last days.' How should we view this 'new light' from Jesus' guys? Listen in.

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Move over 1914, 1919 and 1975! 2023 was a historic year for Jesus and his Governing Body in upstate New York! We take a look at a few of the highlights that made year 109 of the 'Last Day's' one to remember! 

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