Today, we are joined by Dinah House-Fire to discuss Target, Costco, and AI, and to read the last of the pride stories, including Sadie's! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www....
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 58 min
In this episode we compare the response to the sexual abuse allegations against DC Talk and Newsboys singer Michael Tait with the response to Christian singer Ray Boltz coming out as gay in 2008 and Christian music superstar Amy Grant openly affirming and supporting the LGBTQ community. Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @le...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 33 min
We are joined by queer pastor Jess Grace Garcia to discuss deconstruction, the nature of sin, and decolonizing Christianity. We hope you enjoy! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ http...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 31 min
On this episode, we discuss the new allegations of financial malfeasance against Sean Feucht, the praise & worship/political musician/influencer who runs Light a Candle ministries, Burn 24/7 ministries, as well as others. We also read pride stories from our listeners as well! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavinged...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Joshua Duggar has filed a new legal motion in the hopes to secure his freedom. We discuss this motion. Former star of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting," Duggar was convicted of possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) in 2021 and still has many years left on his prison sentence. Last week, we asked LGBTQ listeners what they would say to their younger selves! On this episode, we read their responses! Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4...
Jun 02, 2025•58 min
Can't wait to hear your stories! Be sure to send them in to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2025•58 sec
On today's episode, we discuss Dino Kartsonakis, the "Christian Liberace," and his surprising lack of scandals or controversies! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min
We review Paul Olliges' new children's book, "Pabs: Legend of Bloodfang." Paul Olliges is a Christian Fundie YouTube content creator. He and his wife Morgan run social media channels dedicated to their christian lifestyle. This April, Paul self-published a children's book that he says is inspired by books including Redwall, Chronicles of Narnia, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Warriors. Paul has expressed a desire for this book to make its way into elementary s...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, we discuss the Conclave process by which the Roman Catholic Church chooses a new leader. Then, we discuss some potential candidates! Please support our show on Patreon for extended episodes and early access! https://patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen....
May 05, 2025•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, we discuss the Netflix series Adolescence, as well as the manosphere. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, we are joined by Chad Harris (AKA Archraddish85) to talk about missions conferences! Also, Gavi live-reacts to missions classic banger tunes "People Need The Lord" and "Thank You For Giving To The Lord." Sadie is very sick so her voice sounds like Michelle Duggar. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.ins...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we play a game of "would you rather" and this time, it's fundie themed! Hope you enjoy! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Last month, we released two episodes about the future of the church and deprogramming friends/family members from the MAGA movement. Our listeners had thoughts about these episodes that we decided to share with you! A big thank you to Caroline, Brian, Megan, and Norman for writing to us! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/jpbGb6rh Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://ww...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 42 min
In this episode we (facetiously) discuss the possibility that Donald Trump is the antichrist from Revelation 13, and that Elon Musk is the false prophet. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/uM4SP2Es Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on ...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, Sadie teaches us about church history and where the idea of christian denominations comes from. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/uM4SP2Es Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In this episode, we are joined by author Gerette Buglion, who joined a self-help cult related to dream interpretation and new age spirituality at the age of 33. She stayed in this cult for nearly two decades before leaving. Her story is deeply fascinating, we hope you enjoy it! Our discord server is now open! Join at https://discord.gg/pg9yXVyH Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we discuss useful techniques for deprogramming MAGA Trump supporters in your life. We publish this episode with the understanding that this is not something that everybody will be able to do, but that those who can do so and deem it prudent should follow this advice. We are planning a listener responses episode for this one (as well as last week's episode about the future of the church). If you would like your thoughts featured/discussed, please send it to us at LeavingEdenPod@gm...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, we discuss demographic trends going on within Christianity and the inevitability of Atheists outnumbering Christians in the United States. We discuss the reasons for this trend, what the church is TRYING to do to stop it, and what the church COULD do to stop it. FULL SOURCE LIST FOR THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE AND CAN BE FOUND AT Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Also, OUR DISCORD SERVER IS NOW OPEN! Join now! https://discord.gg/jdhTmbE4 Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/E...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 38 min
In this episode, we discuss the breaking story that online tradwife Patriarchy Hannah (@harmonizedgrace) is not in fact the submissive wife to Tony and the mother of 14 children, but has secretly been convicted felon and online kinkster Jennifer Bays, of Arkansas. In this episode we also discuss the fraud allegations against online homeschooling advocate Rachel Wilson (@Rach4Patriarchy). Also, OUR DISCORD SERVER IS NOW OPEN! Join now! https://discord.gg/4hcn9bcE The Leaving Eden Podcast is a rel...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, we discuss Aimee Semple McPherson's alleged kidnapping, legal troubles, public reputation, and family struggles later in life. The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian fundamentalism. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingede...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 24 min
This is the first of a 2 part episode about Aimee Semple McPherson, a woman who was possibly the first ever megachurch preacher in the early 1900s. Her story is as incredible as it is scandalous. We hope you enjoy! The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian fundamentalism. W...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 34 min
In this episode, we answer 6 questions asked to the r/deconstruction subreddit covering a variety of topics including fear of disappointing your parents, figuring out what music to listen to, and telling your spouse that you've been having doubts. The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, we deconstruct the Book of Jonah The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian fundamentalism. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on S...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we review Jinger Duggar's new book, "People Pleaser: Breaking Free From the Burden of Imaginary Expectations" The Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host Sadie Carpenter's upbringing in an extreme and culty branch of christianity known as the IFB movement. We use this experience to discuss cults, religion, and christian fundamentalism. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadle...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 16 min
In this episode, we discuss the Alamo Christian cult following Susan's death in 1982 up until Tony's 2009 imprisonment and death in 2017. This episode contains discussions of child abuse including physical, sexual, and mental abuse, as well as exploitation of child labor. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugy...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 28 min
In the first part of this 2 part episode, we discuss Tony and Susan Alamo's origins, The start of their cult ministry in Southern California, and their move to Arkansas. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenex...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In this episode, we are joined by Dinah House-Fire to review what happened in 2024, and to make predictions for 2025! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Ins...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 46 min
In this episode, we discuss Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas classic, "It's A Wonderful Life." WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, we discuss the ensoulation of Frankenstein's monster, whether Bella and Edward from Twilight get to go to heaven, and whether or not you can baptize in SoBe lifewater. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.co...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, we discuss cannibalism, lab-grown human meat, cloned dinosaurs, and whether or not AI can go to heaven. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min
