After years of searching, Sadie has finally gotten her hands on a copy of Voyle Glover's 1990 book, Fundamental Seduction. Sadie and Gavri'el go through the evidence that Glover lays out in his monumental indictment of Jack and David Hyles' abuses of power at First Baptist Church of Hammond as well as elsewhere in the IFB. Additional content warning: This episode contains discussion of the death (and possible murder) of a one year old child, as well as a brief discussion of rape, and mention of ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Sadie introduces Gavri'el to the ABEKA school curriculum, a popular curriculum for Christian schools produced by Pensacola Christian College. Together, they go though ABEKA's revisionist history, fake science, and obsession with chanting spelling words. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/le...
Jan 17, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Sadie recounts her time at the STRICTEST COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES (not really). Gavri'el and Sadie compare and contrast college experiences, and Sadie tells the story of the first time she was ever in a public place by herself, at the age of 18. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leavin...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 58 min
In this first episode of 2022, Sadie and Gavri'el explore the sad story of the siege of Waco, which resulted in the deaths of 75 people including more than 20 children. Sadie applies her life experience as a cult survivor and a former Christian Fundamentalist to give new analysis to this story and to cast it through a new lens. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leavin...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Sadie and Gavri'el celebrate the end of 2021 with watch night! They play fun games, discuss the year gone past, and what they have planned for 2022! They are then joined by Arkansan ex-fundie drag performer Dinah House-Fire and Sadie delivers the watch night sermon that she was born to give! Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Tee...
Dec 27, 2021•2 hr 8 min
Have you ever wondered what the Fundie answer to James Bond was? What about the Fundies answer to the whole Blaxsploitation film craze? Well look no further as Sadie and Gavri'el revisit the timeless work of Jack Chick. Did we say timeless? What we meant was paranoid, nonsensical, and admittedly sourced entirely from a certifiable lunatic who claimed to personally know Charles Manson. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send y...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 50 min
Josh Duggar AKA the Sex Pest has been found GUILTY. Sadie and Gavri'el discuss closing arguments, the charges, jury deliberations, and Jim Bob's hair. Additional Content Warning: Josh Duggar has been charged with downloading and possessing child sex abuse materials. These materials are not described in any graphic way, but they are discussed at length. This episode is also not censored for profanity. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEd...
Dec 10, 2021•47 min
Sadie and Gavri'el go through the final two days of witness testimony in Josh Duggar's trial for possession of child sex abuse materials. Additional Content Warning: Josh Duggar has been charged with downloading and possessing child sex abuse materials. These materials are not described in any graphic way, but they are discussed at length. This episode is also not censored for profanity. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Sen...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 27 min
In this true crime episode, Sadie takes Gavri'el through the story of Andrea Yates, a woman who in 2001 admitted to drowning her five children in a bathtub. While many others have covered this story, Sadie's personal experiences with fundamentalism and her insight into the appalling lack of mental health care for Andrea provide a new lens through which to to examine this horrible tragedy. They then discuss the culpability of Andrea's husband, Rusty Yates, and the influence of fire-and-brimstone ...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 38 min
Sadie and Gavri'el recap the first week of Josh Duggar's trial, including evidentiary hearings, jury selection, opening statements, and witness testimony, as well as legal theories, and what to expect from both the prosecution and the defense going forward. Towards the end, Sadie provides special insight into the mindset of Anna Duggar. Additional Content Warning: Josh Duggar has been charged with downloading and possessing child sex abuse materials. These materials are not described in any grap...
Dec 04, 2021•1 hr 52 min
Sadie and Gavri'el continue their two-part series on Satan and Satanism by exploring how the satanic panic has influenced mass hysteria phenomena today, including QAnon. They debunk several foundational claims made in support of the satanic panic, and then they explore major influential movements in modern satanism, including Aleister Crowly and Thelema, The Church of Satan, and The Satanic Temple. To finish it off, they play a game of "grifter or true believer" to determine who really believes ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 49 min
In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el talk about all things Satan! Satan in the bible, Satan in popular culture, and the Satanic Panic, including examples of backwards masking in music! This is a fun one! Sources for this episode are right here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/58627760 Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! ht...
Nov 22, 2021•2 hr 4 min
Sadie gives us step-by-step instructions to help our friends and loved ones break out of cults and high pressure groups. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden PodcastMerch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6l...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 33 min
You heard correctly, James Robert Duggar, AKA Jim Bob Duggar, AKA Jim Boob, is running for a seat in Arkansas State Senate. To us, this seems like an INSANE decision, considering his son is currently awaiting trial for POSSESSION OF CHILD SEX ABUSE MATERIALS (AKA Child Pornography). Sadie and Gavri'el break down the details and talk about why The Natural State deserves better. CW: This episode contains mention of child sexual abuse Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! h...
Nov 11, 2021•45 min
Author Heather Heath graces us with her HILARIOUS presence in an interview in promotion of her new book, “Lovingly Abused.” Sadie and Heather bond over their shared experiences, and Gavri'el challenges them both to create "Object Lessons" based on the random things he finds sitting on his desk. (Apologies for the background noise) Heather's excellent book Lovingly Abused is available here. https://heathergraceheath.com If you enjoy this podcast, you will probably enjoy heather's memoir. It is ve...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Sadie takes Gavri'el through what the IFB teaches about marriage, ranging from hard biblical patriarchy (like the IBLP) to "soft patriarchy," also known as Complementarianism. They then discuss what the IFB teaches to young women about sexual relations with their future husband. CW: This episode does contain brief discussion of marital rape Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gma...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Sadie and Gavri'el welcome new listeners to the show by reviewing what exactly a cult is. They then play a game of "Cult or Not a Cult" with various groups that are often described as cults. Sadie tells a condensed version of her story of leaving the IFB with a new perspective, and goes over what the aims of the show are. The BITE model is available on Steven Hassan's website, FreedomOfMind.com Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodc...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 50 min
Sadie and Gavri'el discuss Vision Forum, Doug Phillips, and the disturbing sexual assault suit against him. (This episode contains discussions of sexual violence) Sources for this episode are available in a free post on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/57524511 Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teesp...
Oct 18, 2021•2 hr 3 min
In the first half of the episode, Sadie describes "counseling," which is the IFB's sometimes useless, sometimes malignant alternative to mental health care. In the second half, Sadie and Gavri'el talk about therapy, and discuss resources that may be helpful to cult survivors! Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the latest news in two IFB-related legal cases, those involving Josh Duggar, and those involving Kent Hovind. For more information about the case against Kent Hovind, listen to episodes 50 and 51. For more information about the case against Josh Duggar, listen to "The Pest Arrested" and "The Pest Arrested Pt. 2" from May of 2021. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to Le...
Oct 07, 2021•43 min
If you know who Jill Rodrigues is, you know exactly what is coming. If you don't know, buckle up. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 51 min
In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el take a look at the contentious and divisive issue of abortion. Please note: Sadie has compiled an extensive list of sources, these sources are posted on a free post on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/56500391 Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/...
Sep 27, 2021•2 hr 25 min
Sadie and Gavri'el attend high holidays services and talk about it!Video of Rosh Hashanah Services:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnuOXjVD_wVideo of Yom Kippur Services:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eUUWrY0jEk&t=1931sUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream t...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 45 min
Honestly there's just too much INSANE stuff about Kent that it makes no sense to even TRY to put it in the description. Here are a few references though. Link to Hovind's Lawsuit https://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/240979016_557390765577109_6043820423848442120_n.pdf/Kent-Hovind-v.-United-States-05262020.pdf?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0cab14&_nc_ohc=e7Mr1xkOeJoAX_XErjn&_nc_ht=cdn.fbsbx.com&oh=7f41014a486825502f605ebbb7ea08b1&oe=61408F08&dl=1 Link to Hovind's "Disserta...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Remember when Sadie assigned Gavri'el a "creation science" seminar video to watch for homework?" Well that video was too insane to just be a homework episode. So here we are talking about it in its full glory. You don't need to have seen said video to enjoy this episode, but just in case you have nearly two and a half hours and two and a half million brain cells that need killing, we have included a link to said video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrkYDzILgtA&feature=emb_title Next week, ...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 30 min
In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss Sadie's Education in the topic of American HistoryUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhm...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 53 min
In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss banned books and approved IFB literature!Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiru...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 27 min
It's the moment we've all been waiting for. Sadie and Gavri'el dive headfirst into the creation/evolution debate. In the second half of the episode, scientist David Jones answers all of the questions that Sadie had about evolution. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopSt...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Sadie and Gavri'el reflect on the past year of podcasting, create hypothetical rules for their own cult, and Sadie tells the story of the time that she got hit on by Rod StewartUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River...
Aug 09, 2021•2 hr 8 min
Sadie and Gavri'el review three episodes of the Magic School Bus Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Send your questions via Email to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shop Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join ...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
