Eric is the host of the "Skeptics and Scoundrels" YouTube channel and he joins us to share his personal story. Eric grew up in the Jehovah's Witnesses and was able to leave the cult as an adult. He shares his deconstruction process and the red flags that led him down this path.

Check out Eric's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@skepticsandscoundrels/

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We sit down with comedian and bird lover Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. (yes, two JRs!), who shares her personal story of deconstruction. Sydney talks about how she grew up a fundamentalist Christian and how she was able to deconstruct from religion in her 20s after tripping on shrooms and waking up as an atheist.

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode might be too woke for Trudie*

Find Syndey's work here: http://www.sydneydavisjrjr.com/

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Our friend Laynie shares how purity culture and indoctrination put her through unfortunate and traumatic situations. Laynie was able to break the chains and realize how damaging religion and purity culture are, especially to children.

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains topics of sexual abuse. Discretion is advised.*

Check out Laynie's content: https://www.tiktok.com/@bighairdontcareheadbands

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We chat with Holly Gennero, host of The Secular Parachute Podcast. Holly was not raised religious and seems to be proud to be a lifelong godless heathen. Hilarious conversation!

Check out Holly's podcast and other content!: https://linktr.ee/HollyGennero

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Calvin Smith is the social media manager for The Secular Alliance of Michigan. He shares his story of how he deconstructed from religion and decided to become an atheist activist. Calvin decided to read that Bible, and shockingly (not really), he realized it was all bullshit.

Find Calvin here: https://linktr.ee/calvinsmith

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We sit down with Micah Allen Losh, author of Mentally Diseased and Gangrenous Speeches. Micah is a poet, author, and comedian, who shares his personal story of growing up indoctrinated into a cult and how this led to self-destruction and despair. His story is one of empowerment and recovery.

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains topics related to religious cults, severe trauma, abuse, violence, self-harm, substance use, and suicide. These topics can be triggering to some audiences, especially to those who have lived through similar experiences. Viewer discretion is advised. *

Find Micah's works here: https://www.micahallenlosh.com/

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We have a conversation with Cynane Shay, who is working on a book about the link between religious cult mentality and conspiracy theories. We talk about Q-Anon, vaccines, adrenachrome and Jewish space lasers. Get ready for some whackadoodle time!

Find Cynane here: ⁠http://takingoffthetinfoilhat.com/ ⁠

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We have a great conversation with Dave Capozzi, host of The Dig New Streams Podcast. Dave shares his personal story of growing up with religion, becoming a pastor, and ultimately deconstructing from his faith. Dave also shares his passion for anti-racism work.

Find Dave's content here: https://linktr.ee/dignewstreams

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**TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse. Discretion is advised.**

We welcome back Chad Harris and Lindsey Williams, who have previously been guests on the show. This time, Chad and Lindsey join us to discuss their participation in the new documentary "Shiny Happy People", an exposé on the Duggar family and the Institute for Basic Life Principles (IBLP) religious cult in which they grew up. They share their stories about indoctrination and abuse, as well as healing and hope.

Find Lindsey here: https://linktr.ee/Cultchronicles

Find Chad here: https://linktr.ee/archradish

Watch the documentary on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B8TSG92M/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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In this completely normal episode of the Burning Eden Podcast, we have a chat with our friend Matthew (MatthewDiscussingBelief from TikTok). He shares his story of being brought up religious and deconstructing while serving in the Navy. Also, does Mel want to fuck aliens? Find out on the newest episode!

Connect with Matthew: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewdiscussingbeliefs

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