In preparation for Valentine's Day, Sadie tell Gavri'el about the time-honored IFB tradition of the Valentine's Day Banquet. Tune in for the absolute cringe-fest. Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/eden...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Sadie reviews Paul Simon's 1986 masterpiece, Graceland. Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermu...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Bethany and Kristen are two sisters who have a fundie-lite YouTube channel, Girl Defined. They create content for young christian women. Somehow they manage to involve the Nazis. Sadie and Gavri'el take this opportunity to snark on them and their weird obsession with Chastity.Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA.Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! ht...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 55 min
At Sadie's behest, Gavri'el is forced to sit through two hours and seventeen minutes of film detailing the life of a circuit riding preacher in the 1800s. Yes this movie is as boring as it sounds. Yes they can still make fun of it. Yes the IFB forced this film onto young children. Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patr...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 31 min
On this episode of the Leaving Eden Podcast, Sadie and Gavri'el talk conspiracy theories and crypto-theology! Specifically, the claims made by one woman, Christine Weick, that Monster Energy Drink is secretly a satanic plot. Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjB3dO6hVwc Tosh.0 Web Redemption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoe4--fd84E Extended Interview with Christine Weick: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=867677729955933 Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 38 min
On this episode of Homework Edition, Sadie reads The Adventures of Captain Underpants and Gavri'el agrees to drink a glass of Mountain Moo on Instagram Live. Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www...
Jan 21, 2021•50 min
Sadie and Gavri'el talk about all things IFB music related! Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpenter...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 42 min
On this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el talk about HBO's massively successful and influential TV show Sex and the City, starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, Sadie continues teaching Gavri'el about the Duggars, including the LEAST surprising scandal in all of history, as well as some previously unknown information about former associates. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this REVERSE HOMEWORK episode, Gavri'el listens to Christian hair metal band Stryper's 1988 album, In God We Trust. Sadie and Gavri'el talk about the IFB's attitude towards rock and metal music in general! Note: We apologize for the audio quality issues. Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Leavi...
Jan 07, 2021•51 min
Sadie teaches Gavri'el about modern Christian fundamentalism's most (in)famous family, The Duggars. We do a brief overview as well as some details of some of their more nefarious behaviors. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Sadie absolutely SHOCKS Gavri'el by telling him about ACE Christian Schools, the educational system that she grew up in. Uncensored and extended episode is available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 48 min
Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the latest allegations against David Hyles. MAJOR Content warning for this episode. If you are not prepared to hear allegations of sexual violence against a young teenager, this might be one to skip or save for later. Northwest Indiana Times article: https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hammond-baptist-leader-raped-girl-more-than-4-decades-ago-lawsuit-alleges/article_fcb3a3b4-0f65-52b4-adc6-3a037b374d42.html Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episode...
Dec 10, 2020•31 min
In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el contextualize the new revelation that Johnathan Mattingly, one of the police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, was an IFB member. Disclaimer: We are not experts on police procedure, we are not experts on criminal law. Keep this in mind when listening to this episode. Additionally, some of what we talk about is either conjecture or speculation. It is based on cultural observations that we feel adequately qualified to make based on Sadie's expe...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the musical masterpiece that is The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Note: This will be the last Homework episode until 2021. We are busy working on the Christmas special, and we just can't handle the extra work. Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEde...
Dec 03, 2020•57 min
In celebration of 1000 downloads, we decided to do a reverse homework! In this episode, Gavri'el listens to and reviews a playlist of music from Hyles-Anderson College tour groups. This playlist was specially curated by Sadie to reflect the best and most representative Hyles Anderson tour group music! Playlist of music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP2QTJYwuvcGcgFk4dq1e8kaKlt1SStGq Next week's assignment is the album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," by Ms. Lauryn Hill. Patreon.com/L...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this one Gavi and Sadie kind of get off the rails during a discussion of how IFB theology erases female prophets from the Hebrew Bible. Hyles Anderson College Tour Group Music (Thursday's homework assignment): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP2QTJYwuvcGcgFk4dq1e8kaKlt1SStGqSubscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingede...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Sadie and Gavri'el review the 1973 classic horror film, The Exorcist. https://www.doesthedogdie.com Hyles Anderson College Tour Group Music (Next week's homework assignment): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP2QTJYwuvcGcgFk4dq1e8kaKlt1SStGq Exorcist Bob Larson is attacked by Jezebel while ministering to another individual. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHyHM1hdXcE&app=desktop Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavinged...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Sadie finally tells the story of how she got out of the IFB, and all of the events in her life that led up to that. For this episode to make sense, be sure to listen to the First Family of Fundamentalism series. Chicago Magazine article: https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/January-2013/Let-Us-Prey-Big-Trouble-at-First-Baptist-Church/ Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPo...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 30 min
In this episode, everything comes crashing down for Jack Schaap and the First Baptist Church of Hammond. Jack Schaap is indicted on sex trafficking charges and pleads guilty. Sadie gives provides never-before heard stories and audio recordings surrounding this event, and details her continued efforts to KEEP Schaap in prison. This is the final chapter in the First Family of Fundamentalism series. Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our ...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Sadie relives fond Spooky Season memories of her time working at a Christian haunted house. Gavri'el has to learn about the rapture and the end of days. Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Leav...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In Part 4 of the 5-part First Family of Fundamentalism series, Sadie and Gavri'el chronicle Jack Schaap's rise to cult leader as the successor to Jack Hyles. Join us next week for the finale of our cult true crime series when it all comes crashing down. Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagr...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In this week's Homework episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss James Cameron's 1997 cinematic masterpiece Titanic, starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Next Homework episode we will be discussing Jersey Shore. Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Sadie and Gavri'el do a fun overview of several christian denominations to determine which christian denomination would most closely fit with Gavi's worldview, sensibilities, and needs. FOR CLARIFICATION: GAVRI'EL HAS NO INTEREST IN CHOOSING A DIFFERENT RELIGION. DO NOT TRY TO CONVERT HIM TO CHRISTIANITY. Awesome cover art for this remastered episode by Rachel Zylka! Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Sadie and Gavi discuss the concept of "Life Verses" within the IFB. For extended and uncensored versions of most of our episodes, visit Patreon.Com/LeavingEdenPodcast Cover Art for Remastered edition episode by Rachel Zylka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https:/...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In the third installment of our First Family of Fundamentalism series, Sadie and Gabriel discuss Jack Hyles' only son David Hyles, the heir apparent to the pastorship of First Baptist Church of Hammond, and how throughout the 1970s and 1980s he proved himself to be unsuited to leadership in any ministry, a liability to his father, an abuser, a rapist, a pedophile, and (allegedly) a murderer. #ArrestDavidHyles WARNING: This episode contains discussions of rape, coercion, sexual abuse of minors, d...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 23 min
In Chapter 2 of this saga, Jack Hyles, who has become a cult leader at First Baptist Church of Hammond, finds himself and his ministry embroiled in numerous scandals which test the loyalty of his flock. Note: Gavi did NOT have COVID-19 during this recording. He was suffering from particularly bad allergies which affected his voice. Jack Hyles and Victor Nischik on Maury Povich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IrcVp00mHI Jack Hyles Church With a Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifnWiEgWgE P...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Sadie and Gavi explore the leadership of the IFB by exploring the history of its most influential pastor, Jack Hyles. Listen along as we learn how Jack Hyles transformed the First Baptist Church of Hammond into a megachurch and became the most powerful and influential leader in IFB history. Jack Hyles: "Sunday's Coming" full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULO2Bwhg_vc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.insta...
Sep 08, 2020•55 min
Sadie and Gavi compare and contrast experiences dating in high school and college. They discuss the fundamentalism dating manual written by convicted pedophile Jack Schaap, Dating with a Purpose, and the difference between dating and courtship. In this episode's homework section, they discuss the 2001 Dreamworks animated classic Shrek. Cover Art by Rachel Zylka! For your graphic design needs, visit RachelZylka.com Link to Jack Schaap's "Polished Shaft" Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr0...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Sadie and Gavri'el compare and contrast experiences at college, including a deep dive into the cult college student handbook! For homework, Sadie watches and reviews Clueless. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min
