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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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1:18:45

Ep. 240: Ex-Fundie Therapy With Eric Skwarczynski of...

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski of Preacher Boys Podcast joins us to discuss the mental toll of learning that people who you grew up around are abusers.(CW for discussion of child sexual abuse)In our news segment, we discuss the legacy of John Macarthur and the variety of reactions to his death.We also discuss the results of last week's patron poll about whether or not it is appropriate to put a PS5 on your wedding registry.Join our Patreon to take part in this week's patron poll, available here

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1:32:52

Bonus Episode: Shiny Happy People: Teenage Holy War

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/07/27

In this episode, we discuss the streaming documentary Shiny Happy People: Teenage Holy War, which is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. In this episode we discuss the stories of abuse told by the documentary's contributors, the concept of martyrdom, and the ultimate failure of Ron Luce's "Acquire the Fire," "Teenage Mania," and "Battle Cry" ministries to achieve their goal of winning young people to Jesus. We also read a letter from a listener who attended "Day One," a large youth conference

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Ep. 239: Dave Ramsey is Being Sued for Discrimination

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/07/21

In this episode, we discuss Dave Ramsey, the basics of his financial advice, and the ongoing lawsuit against his company, Ramsey Solutions, for religious discrimination.We also read two pride stories that we didn't get to during JuneSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit

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1:01:50

Ep. 238: Secrets of the 2x2 Church

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/07/14

In this episode we review the ABC Impact X Nightline documentary "Secrets of the 2X2 Church"Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit

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1:17:32

Ep. 237: Doomerism

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/07/07

In this episode, we discuss doomerism, its rise in the post-pandemic world, its extreme negative effects on society, and what we can do to help protect ourselves and our friends and family from it without resorting to toxic positivity.Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit

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1:57:32

Ep. 236: Leaving Eden Drag Brunch 2025

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/06/30

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/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit

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1:32:54

Ep. 235: Michael Tait vs. Ray Boltz and Amy Grant

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/06/23

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/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit

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1:31:14

Ep. 234: Jess Grace Garcia

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/06/16

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/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6Join our subreddit

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1:17:40

Ep. 233: Sean Feucht Scandal + Pride Stories

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/06/09

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/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit

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Ep. 232: Josh Duggar Legal Update and Pride Stories

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/06/02

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

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Pride 2025 Preview/Update

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Can't wait to hear your stories! Be sure to send them in to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.com! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 231: Dino Kartsonakis

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/05/19

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/G5wXrMH6k6Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast

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1:17:26

Ep. 230: We review Paul Olliges' children's book,...

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/05/11

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

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1:36:54

Ep. 229: How Do They Pick The Pope?

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/05/05

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/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6Join our Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit

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1:31:01

Ep. 228: Adolescence

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/04/28

In this episode, we discuss the Netflix series Adolescence, as well as the manosphere.Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 227: Missions Conferences with Chad Harris

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/04/21

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/G5wXrMH6k6Join our subreddit

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Ep. 226: Fundie Would You Rather

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/04/14

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/G5wXrMH6k6Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:41:48

Ep. 225: Listener Responses to "Is The Church...

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/04/07

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/jpbGb6rhJoin our subreddit

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Ep, 224: TRUMP IS THE ANTICHRIST MUSK IS THE FALSE...

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/03/31

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/uM4SP2EsJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Get bonus content on

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1:22:54

Ep. 223: History of Denominations

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/03/24

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/uM4SP2EsJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See

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