Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast
The "Critical Thought" presents topics that will challenge you to use critical thinking as you examine the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. As former teachers and members of Watchtower theology, the group known as JW.org, we have insider information to raise public awareness. Most important, we know the psychological tactics the organization uses to lure unsuspecting converts into believing its deceptive teachings.Our intent is not to bash the organization’s religious practices. We are merely conduits, sharing information about the group’s motives and operation. We are dedicated to dispelling the group’s false teachings that they plant in the minds of “the fallen.”As former members of this group, we understand how an enormous burden befalls those members who cannot maintain the pace—a burden of shame, fear, obligation and guilt, judgment and condemnation; accusations of unappreciativeness, spiritual weakness, and the inability to truly love God. Carrying this burden eventually takes its toll. We know many members who expressed a desire to leave the group. But they stayed because they feared losing close relationships with family and longtime friends. So, they put up a front, feigning their zealous commitment as faithful members of the organization. Many struggled—and continue to struggle— to maintain this charade, denying their true feelings. Their friendships are conditional, based on whether they continue as members in the organization. All the while, the leaders pretend that they are part of a big, happy family and convince members to stay the course because the end to our terrible world conditions is around the corner. If through our platform, we help a single person in anguish over his or her inability to live up to the group’s standards—unattainable standards that have nothing whatsoever to do with the Bible or loving God— or prevent unsuspecting victims from joining the group, or assist public educators to better understand their pupils, or help to mend broken family relationships, or motivate individuals to see the need to further their education – we will have succeeded.
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In this episode, you will meet June and Jared from the YouTube channel JUST JUNE:
https://www.youtube.com/@justjune9517
Learn how Jared and his children allow themselves to speak freely about how they feel about being one of Jehovah's Witnesses. They make changes to their dress & grooming and something even more profound, their attitude about the religion as a whole. All of this ...
Guest, Mark O'Donnell will provide us with updates about the legal issues the Watchtower if facing in the state of Washington.
Mark O'Donnell YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRedwoodChannel
https://www.jwchildabuse.org/
Senate Bill 5280 Hearing - Washington State. January 24th, 2023. RE: the duty to report child abuse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiM7IaoROfE
https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/Hom...
Special livestream where we will have a live group chat about the latest changes in Watchtower leadership.
Panelists
Guilt tripping again? Make up your mind Watchtower. First you had Mr. Hendricks participating in interviews stating that your physical location for worship does not matter. Now, you are doing commentary about those with good health and how they should be returning back to in person meetings at the Kingdom Hall.
Support the showThis podcast starts out reading a list of individuals and the podcaster then asks the pointed question: so now what do all of these people have in common? That's right they are celebrity Jehovah's Witnesses. And now we have Serena Williams!
For many years people ask the question is Serena Williams one of Jehovah's Witnesses because at the end of each game she would often make the statement "I have to thank Jehovah Go...
https://www.cpr.org/2022/12/28/thornton-jehovahs-witness-murder-suicide-update/
Both Apodaca and Martinez had been members of the Jehovah's Witnesses congregation but were "no longer welcome," according to police. Officials say Apodaca had expressed interest to a member of the congregation to return to the congregation the night before the attack.
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/suicide-prevention
Warning Sign...
n this video, we will discuss Jehovah’s Witnesses and cart witnessing and how they believe that this is one of the best career choices you can make. Because the Witnesses believe that the world is soon to end, there is no need to spend any time pursuing a career in endless pursuits. Instead, they believe that trying to convert others to learn the truth as outlined by their religion is what God wants them to do.
You will learn how th...
Interviewing individuals has been one of the main staples of our YouTube channel. It is interesting meeting so many devoted persons, seeking to find the truth and live genuine lives. Harriet is one such individual. You will enjoy learning about her experience as she states how she got caught up with the Jehovah's Witnesses and their love bombing, thinking she was joining a group that had good integrity, love and concern all to ...
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
https://www.betterup.com/blog/mental-health-awareness
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help
https://www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
You can also Google your Local Mental Health providers for those that live in different countries other than North America.
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The patient was diagnosed by a psychiatrist as a paranoid schizophrenic after ten years, he was pronounced incurable and was able to stay out of the mental institution only by taking three pills every day. And then one of Jehovah's Witnesses calling from house to house managed to start a Bible study with him. After eight months, the man needed no more pills, and four months later he was pronoun...
In this episode, Shayla Hudson Riggle discusses her experience growing up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and how after a family secret finally came to life, she wanted to know what else they were lying about. The decision to do further investigation about Jehovah's Witnesses lead her directly to exjw critical thinkers youtube channel.
She is excited to wake up to the truth about the religion and is sharing her personal story ...
In the month of September, the Jehovah's Witnesses are planning to offer free home Bible studies. If you happen to find yourself in their audience, this podcast will help you to prepare to ask questions that can help you keep from getting caught in their hamster wheel.
Most people are unaware of the Jehovah's Witness culture and how they do their recruiting. It means that you could find yourself in a situation not realizing...
Letter to the Body of Elders Seeking Lawyers - https://imgur.com/HivxGbX
In this podcast, JT delivers a powerful discourse about Jehovah's Witnesses and Education.
In this episode, the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses shared an analogy on the world wide platform asking a very pointed question about little babies comparing them to little angels or enemies of God.
We discuss the ramifications of what this means in the Jehovah's Witness community and how it will no doubt play out in the lives of the members of this group.
Recently, we received an email from an anesthesiologist discussing his experience with Jehovah's Witnesses secretly taking blood.
In this podcast, we discuss the situation with Jehovah's Witnesses and how our guest, Shauna, was faced with this dilemma. Find out how she and her family handled their situation in this podcast.
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Begin Email message from anesthesiologist:
Hello. I found you guys on the Internet....
The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses stakes claims that they are Gods Spokesmen.
Check out this quote from their 2013 Watchtower:
"At that time, the lifesaving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not."
November 15, 2013 ...
If you know the history behind the Jehovah's Witness religion, you are well aware of how it feels being at odds with the beliefs once you realize it is not the truth. Many JW's are in a quandary where they have to fake it just to survive. That is what being a PIMO is all about. It is an acronym for Physically In, Mentally Out. To further explain, it's all about pretending to believe so that you don't lose your famil...
Meet Jonathan, a former Jehovah's Witness that realized something was wrong with the teachings long before he learned the truth behind the organization. As he states in this interview, things just did not sit right. He knew something was amiss, but could not pinpoint the issues.
If you have questions about his experience or may be able to relate to him and want to reach out, Jonathan can be reached at SpookMaster35@outlook.c...
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You've no doubt heard of the term PIMO which means Physically In, Mentally Out. This is how Jehovah's Witnesses that are trapped in the religion but no longer believe it is the truth but they remain in the congregation because they do not want to lose their family.
Justin's PIMO story is much more than that because he was literally in survival mode while pretending to be a Jehova...
What does it mean to be a PIMO? The acronym stands for Physically In, Mentally Out.
It is a term that is used for individuals that no longer believe in the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses but they are unable to leave for fear of shunning.
THE GROWING NUMBER OF PIMO'S IS ASTOUNDING.
We receive countless emails from individuals waking up all over the world.
It is amazing how the Internet has been a game changer for many people a...
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