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Hello, my name is Mitch. I am an ex-Jehovah’s Witness. I broke free because of the hypocrisy and lies being told to its members. It is a very controlling religious cult, that shuns members no longer in that organization. The largest reason for me breaking away from the Jehovah’s Witness organization is because they hide and protect accused sexual assault perpetrators. I'll talk about it ALL on my podcast. Welcome!
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Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members t ...
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The Critical Thought encourages you to think critically about the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. As former members and teachers in this group, we have inside knowledge to help raise public awareness. We understand the psychological tactics the organization uses to attract new members. Our goal isn't to attack the religion, but to share what we've learned about how the group operates. We want to expose the false teachings they use to control their followers. Many members carry a heavy burd ...
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Becoming part of this growing community provides the perfect opportunity to learn valuable life lessons without experiencing the drama. This is a motivational podcast exploring real life issues. After escaping from a high control group, I am sharing my experiences about what it is like living in a world without the mental boundaries that kept me from exploring my dreams, goals and realities. This platform will deliver experiences that help others to overcome personal struggles and showing yo ...
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In this episode, Ezzi details the intense familial and organizational pressure that led to her baptism at age 15, despite her not feeling ready or understanding the doctrine. A significant portion of the conversation addresses the abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics she endured, including physical abuse from her mother and the coercive environm…
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send us an email to [email protected] Growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, higher education wasn’t an option—it was discouraged, shamed, and treated as a waste of time. Like many others, I was told I might not even graduate high school because Armageddon was “just around the corner.” Jehovah’s Witnesses told me college was not an opt…
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In this episode we meet Lori, a 68-year-old woman who spent her formative years as a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her family was converted when she was five, immediately thrusting her into a high-control environment that abruptly ended a normal childhood. From the outset, Lori harbored an innate skepticism towards the group's doctrines, which man…
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Send us a text What happens when a religion tells millions of people that higher education is “dangerous”? For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses were discouraged from going to college. It wasn’t a written ban, but elders, conventions, and Watchtower publications reinforced the message until it became a cultural rule. Careers, scholarships, and futures w…
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Send us a text When the former Prime Minister of Japan was assassinated in 2022, the investigation uncovered deep ties between the attacker and a high-control religious group known as the Moonies. That tragedy set off a chain reaction in Japan—one that now has the spotlight turning toward Jehovah’s Witnesses. In this video, JT breaks down: Why the …
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Rather than a new episode this week of the Shunned Podcast, you can find me being interviewed by the one and only Chris Shelton over on the Speaking Of Cults podcast/channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/LqN4lP1e7Ms?si=Q3TrlOkcUpzMspf1 Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Struggling with perfectionism, building a social net…
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Send me a text I was in the Jehovah's Witness organization for over 50 years. Throughout the years I have noticed a gradual shift in the teaching and printing habits of that organization. The result? A watered down, indoctrinated, brainwashed, non-reasoning, non-critical thinking simplified edition version of a Jehovah's Witness. Back in the day we…
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Send me a text If there is one thing Jehovah's Witnesses can do well it is gaslight! You pick a damn topic and they will use their trusty dusty JW playbook to gaslight individuals. Case and point: the governing body (slave owners) recently gave the Jehovah's Witness cult members permission to pursue higher education (college, university, trade scho…
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Today we meet Jake, a 26-year-old former Jehovah's Witness. Jake discusses his upbringing in the religion, being a fourth-generation member on his mother's side and third-generation on his father's side, and the pressure to conform. He shares his experiences with a limited worldview, internal conflict about "worldly" people, and the impact of his f…
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**TRIGGER WARNING!!** What's a great episode without stirring the pot to get EXJW Smurf Girl's blood boiling! It began like any other episode, Rose bashing the Jehovah's Witness cult about their September 2025 broadcast (complete trash). And then, I ask Rose to explain who Smurf Girl is and why she is so angry........a legitimate question from newe…
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Send me a text This is a very special episode for me. As I began to wake up and began to grasp what the Jehovah's Witness cult has been doing for decades, this gentleman was one of the ones I learned a lot from. His videos on TikTok and YouTube are hard-hitting, transparent, truthful, and factual. I'm talking about my dear friend Nathan, or as we c…
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Send me a text I must say, this was pretty fun! This is my first "After the Mic" series that I began doing for Patreon Members. I offer these free to Tiers 2 & 3 members. In this episode I give you extra information from my interview with Nathan (TikTok - This Way Out. YouTube - ThehelpfulexJW). He told me: "what we do, this is spiritual warfare." …
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Send me a text I've had to wait a week from the update # 5 of the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses to say something. Their bullshit for decades has screwed with the lives, livelihood, and mental wellbeing of Jehovah's Witnesses from around the world. Now I'm going to speak on it! Support the show…
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When I text Ms. Rose Bundy and ask what the show will be about today, and she replies with, "it's a surprise", I know she is on her bullshit! LOL! Prepare for a walk on the DARKSIDE in episode 7 of Watchtower After Dark. From Free Masons, to witchcraft, to tarot card readings (WTF), it's in here! Of course with the normal bullshitting shenanigans f…
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Send me a text What a special treat I have for you in this episode of my EXJW Interviews. Meet Phoenix. He is similar to me in that he too was born into the Jehovah's Witness cult. He was also ALL in, doing a lot for the congregation from a young age. But guess what? He became an ELDER! So you guessed it, I pick his brain so he can begin to give yo…
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In this episode you'll meet Vicki as she shares her deeply personal experiences growing up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and the profound impact it had on her life. Vicki recounts how her mother's fervent dedication to the faith led to Vicki's childhood being manipulated and controlled, including being hidden from her biological father and enduring…
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Welcome Watchtower After Dark with Rose Bundy. In episode 5 Rose reacts to the governing body update #5 for 2025. This "new light": higher education aka college. For decades it's been a huge no-no for them. Rose gives an emotional reaction to it, and gives us a little tea on Mark Sanderson! WatchtowerAfterDark.com…
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What an effin treat we have for you on this episode. None other than our beloved Uncle Tony Morris drops in for an EXCLUSIVE interview with ExJDub (Mitch) while Smurf Girl was out buying them more liquor. Find out where he's been, why he got the BOOT from the rest of the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses, and much more! After the hosts give Unc…
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After a long hiatus, and reclaiming what's rightfully hers, Rose Bundy is back telling it like it is ONLY on Watchtower After Dark! Join her Tuesdays and Fridays with her newly apostate sidekick ExJDub Mitch. See what type of trouble they can get into as they talk about politics, entertainment, love, and healing after leaving the Jehovah's Witness …
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In episode 2 on Watchtower After Dark Smurf Girl aka Rose Bundy interviews Mitch to see how much he was involved with the Jehovah's Witness cult, something that bothered him a great deal, when he left, and his involvement with apostates before he left. Of course, it wouldn't be a normal episode if Smurf Girl and Mitch didn't pick on the governing b…
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Hello, and welcome to the first episode of our show! Smurf Girl and Papa Mitch have very extensive knowledge of the Jehovah's Witness Cult from being members for years. Now, both ex-members of that high control cult shed light upon many of the dark hidden secrets of that "religion". In the first episode Mitch interviews Rose to add a little insight…
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Send me a text Everyone meet my friend Jeron! He's a real one. Like me he speaks his truth, unafraid and raw. Enjoy as he explains his time in the Jehovah's Witness religion, how he went inactive a couple of times, and when he awakened during his time disfellowshipped. His life took an interesting turn during this time period that is best explained…
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send us an email to [email protected] In this raw and unfiltered interview, Deanna June opens up about life after leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses — including her battle with addiction, bipolar disorder, and the emotional cost of being shunned. 🎙️ If you’re struggling to rebuild after religious trauma, this conversation is for you. 💬 Need …
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Send us a text May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode, we revisit the story of Tony — a former elder and third-generation Jehovah’s Witness — as he opens up about the emotional and psychological impact of growing up in the organization. Tony shares how guilt, fear, and pressure to “perform spiritually” affected his menta…
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send us an email to [email protected] Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In this powerful final part of my 3‑part conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you stop letting the Governing Body control your choices—and start taking ownership of your health and your life.…
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send us an email to [email protected] Contact Joe & Fran: YouTube channel Joe and Fran every Wednesday, 7 pm est. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVJ8KInz-MesI345Frv_aqw Phone: 315-221-0130 Email [email protected] Fran and Joe left the Jehovah’s Witness organization in their 70s — proving that courage has no age limit. Nearly four years af…
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send us an email to [email protected] In her first interview on our sister channel EXJW Critical Thinker, Gail shared the heartbreaking story of her father’s deathbed confession after serving as a Jehovah’s Witness elder for decades. In this Hidden Struggles follow-up, Gail returns to reveal what happened next — how her mother cut her off…
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send us an email to [email protected] Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In the first conversation of my three-part series with Daria, we talk about what it was like growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the pressure to conform, and the moment she realized she needed to walk away…
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send us an email to [email protected] Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In Part 2 of my conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you find your voice in a high-control group — and what it costs to use it. From speaking her mind to challenging silence in the congregati…
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Send us a text Laura X Timber YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lauraxtimber Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Laura-X-Timber/61566000317102/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraxtimber Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraxtimber/ In this heartfelt conversation, Lady Cee and JT sit down with Laura X Timber, a powerful content cre…
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Send us a text 🔁 Throwback Thursday – Back by RequestA viewer recently commented:“I’m not sure why I’m just now seeing this video in 2025. I really enjoyed it.” ❤️ That reminded us why this conversation with Gary Alt is still one of the most powerful interviews we’ve shared. In this episode, Gary — a former elder, Bethelite, and now a life coach — …
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Send us a text Episode uploaded from April 18, 2025 This week, millions of Christians reflect on Jesus — especially during the Easter season. But for Jehovah’s Witnesses, that relationship is framed in a very different way. In this episode of The Critical Thought, we illustrate how that belief system actually works — through a unique skit, a real-l…
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Send me a text Wow, this turned out to be a truly great episode! Earlier in the week I put out a call on social media that I wanted to find EXJW's that lived within the LGBTQIA+ community now. The first amazing individual to reach out to me was Selina. Selina story moved me, in fact I had to fight back tears a couple of times as I listened. Selina …
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