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Leaving Eden Podcast

Leaving Eden LLC

An Ex-Fundie, Deconstruction, and Cult podcast as told by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavi HaCohen. This podcast covers Sadie"s cult, (The Independent Fundamental Baptist church), other cults, (including Jonestown and the Branch Davidians), cult-related media (including reality TV shows and documentaries like The Duggars/19 Kids and Counting, Shiny Happy People, Welcome to Plathville, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), famous fundamentalist and fundie influencers, other

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1:23:54

Ep. 218: Aimee Semple McPherson Pt. 2

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/02/17

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

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1:34:16

Ep. 217: Aimee Semple McPherson Pt. 1

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/02/10

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.WE HAVE

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1:30:44

Ep. 216: Deconstruction Questions From Reddit...

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/02/03

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, and

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1:14:12

Ep. 215: Jonah and the Fish (not a whale)

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/01/27

In this episode, we deconstruct the Book of JonahThe 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.comStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify

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2:16:00

Ep. 214: Jinger Duggar's new book, "People Pleaser"

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/01/20

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

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1:27:54

Ep. 213: Tony and Susan Alamo Part 2: The Stolen...

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/01/13

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.comStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify

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1:22:54

Ep. 212: Tony and Susan Alamo Pt. 1: Bad Music,...

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/01/06

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.comStream 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

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1:45:44

Ep. 211: 2024 In Review

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/01/01

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.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:24:22

Ep. 210: Its A Wonderful Life

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/12/16

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.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:06:09

Ep. 209: Crazy Hypotheticals Part 2

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/12/09

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.comStream 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

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1:11:48

Ep. 208: Crazy Hypotheticals Part 1

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/12/02

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.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:36:28

Ep. 207: The Juggalos Are Not A Cult

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/11/25

In this episode, we talk about the Insane Clown Posse, the Juggalo subculture, and the cult/gang allegations that have been made against them.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:10:28

Ep. 206: Raising Them Chaste

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/11/18

On this episode, we review a purity culture parental guide book written by Richard and Renee Durfield, which outlines the concept of a Key Talk.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:15:04

Ep. 205: Biblical Archaeology: Red Sea Chariots

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/11/11

In this episode, we discuss Ron Wyatt's claim that he discovered the remains of chariots at the bottom of the Gulf of Aqaba, thereby proving the truth of the biblical account of the Exodus.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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

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1:09:40

Ep. 204: The Pixy Stix Killer

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/10/28

In today's episode, we discuss the Pixy Stix Killer and his connection to fundamentalism!WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:45:20

Ep. 203: The Anderson Kids Speak Out

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/10/21

In today's episode, we discuss recent allegations of domestic abuse against NIFB hate preacher Steven Anderson by several of his children.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DISCUSSIONS OF CHILD ABUSE INCLUDING PHYSICAL ABUSE, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE, AS WELL AS QUOTES THAT CONTAIN ABLEIST, HOMOPHOBIC, AND ANTI-ISLAMICHATE-SPEECH. THIS EPISODE ALSO CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF BDSM.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream the Leaving Eden Podcast

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1:17:32

Ep. 202: John R. Rice (Part 2)

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/10/14

In this episode, we discuss John R. Rice's reputation within the IFB during his later life and after his death, as well as his book "Bobbed Hair, Bossy Wives, and Women Preachers."WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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

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27:35

Jason Duggar Wedding Special

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Jason (JaScam) got married to Maddie Duggar in a fall-themed ceremony in eastern Tennessee. The boys wore tan suits.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream 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/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:40:14

Ep. 201: John R. Rice (Part 1)

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/10/07

In today's episode, we discuss John R Rice's Texas origins, his racist teachings, his connections to the broader evangelical movement in the US, and his Sword of the Lord newspaper, which has been central to the IFB.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA.Join our Facebook Discussion

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1:43:40

Ep. 200

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2024/09/30

In this episode, Sadie discusses the fundie cultural quirk of not getting proper licenses or permits for things, and Gavi compares the King James Version of the Bible to The Message version of the Bible. In the third segment, we discuss a few fundie glossary terms!WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify

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