Each congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses is led by a Body of Elders, a mish mash of personalities that publishers are supposed to believe will shepherd and guide them through the 'last days of this system of things.' However, most know they are primarily enforcers for the Governing Body. Where did this come from? We take a look at the 'personalities' that make up a typical group of elders. Warning: Laughs are had.

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Despite the Bible's command against drunkenness, overdrinking has worked it's way into the everyday life of Jehovah's Witnesses... and it's not just the publishers. From biblical characters held up as examples, to the modern day Governing Body... many of them can't resist a stiff drink. Listen in as we take a look at why getting buzzed, tipsy or straight hammered drunk is often overlooked in JW culture. We have some stories.

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The Governing Body twists itself in knots to get eight million people to believe that they 'want' to serve a publishing company in upstate NY. We take a look at the concept of 'free will' as taught to Jehovah's Witnesses and how a tree, a fish and many other factors lead to consequences that end in misery.

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Jehovah's Witnesses are known for their door to door, house to house preaching work. But does it make sense? Is it effective? Was it even commanded? We take a look at the misery of field service, from oversized car groups and 'not at homes'... to why they do it all. Listen in!

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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses attempt to use the Bible and their 'inspired' publications to paint a picture of a loving god who makes decisions in the best interest of his children here on earth. We take a look at examples, past & present … and it raises some QUESTIONS! 



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“Love your neighbor”… seems like a simple command. Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses get involved in their community? Give to charities? Feed the homeless? Donate clothing or money to those in need? The Governing Body discourages it and frequently ask that all resources be sent to them in New York. But it’s WORSE than you think! The needs and protection of children, as well as those in life or death circumstances are ignored in favor of … ‘hope’ in a fairy tale… and a Watchtower magazine.

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For almost a century there has been an assault on the minds of young children inside of Jehovah's Witnesses, including a weekly meeting schedule, publications featuring frightening illustrations of death & destruction, subtle cartoons, as well as 'counsel' that creates shame and low self esteem. In 2022, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses stated to millions that they consider babies to be 'enemies of God.' Aside from the threat of physical danger within a Kingdom Hall, children are being exposed to messaging that does lifelong damage. We shine a light on the dangers innocent children are facing inside the 'religion.' 

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Baptism is all about controlling Jehovah's Witnesses. They are locking children as young as six years old into a lifetime of service to a publishing company in upstate New York. Baptism allows them to control every aspect of a person's life, young or old. We look at all the loopholes leveraged by parents, why a simple dunk in a pool opens you up to disfellowshipping or worse and their admission that their entire baptism process is found nowhere in the Bible. It's a trap!

#jehovahwitnesses #exjw #baptism #disfellowshipping

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Did you know that the Bible’s story of a global flood and Noah’s ark is historical fact?? The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses says so! If you ever wondered how a 600 year old guy, 270 carnivores in a boat and mountains of POOP provide a preview of a global genocide that God promised he would never do again, you’re not alone! We take a look at the major players, ask some valid questions and explore what this ‘story’ tells us about God himself! 

#jehovahwitnesses #exjw 

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It's the perfect cocktail served up by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses: scare them and make them feel bad about it. Millions are trapped by the FEAR that they must stay in this organization... and then hit with guilt for knowing something is wrong. We take a look at these powerful 'weapons,' as well as share thoughts on breaking free.

#jehovahwitnesses #exjw #watchtower #jw #governingbody 

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