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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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1:12:46

Ep. 254: Fundies Don't Like Kpop Demon Hunters

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/11/03

In this episode we discuss the children's movie, "Kpop Demon Hunters," which is available for streaming on Netflix. We discuss reactions to this movie from several right wing/fundie influencers as well as the references to traditional Korean folk religion that made this film the phenomenon that it has become.Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server

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52:28

Do You Believe In Ghosts?

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/10/30

In this episode we go through a recent survey on Americans' beliefs about the paranormal!Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe 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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1:23:40

Ep. 253: Eugenics and Fundamentalism

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2025/10/27

n this episode, we discuss the history of the eugenics movement, and its influence on fundamentalism through the unlikely source of Paul Popenoe.Sources: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sources-for-and-140599320Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe 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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1:05:10

Ep. 252: Carrie (and other horror movies) are bad at...

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2025/10/20

In today's episode, we discuss the movie "Carrie," based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. This movie features fabricated bible verses that serve dramatic effect, but are not scripturally accurate. In this episode we discuss the possible reasons for this, as well as other movies that have inaccurate bible verses.Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord

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1:03:58

Ep. 251: We Review Amy Duggar King's New Book, "Holy...

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2025/10/13

Generally our opinions of the book were positive, we hope that if you guys decide to pick it up, you guys enjoy it too. There was a lot of new information in this book.Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe 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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1:34:34

Ep. 250: Amy Duggar King joins us to talk about her...

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2025/10/06

This episode is brought to you by CBDX! Visit CBDX.com code EDEN – 20% off your first order – get the sleep you deserveWe are happy to share with you our interview with Amy Duggar King, who joined us to talk about her new book, "Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth" In this interview, Amy discusses her time on 19 Kids and Counting, her relationship with the snark community, her determination to break cycles of abuse in her family, and her change in mindset

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1:16:20

Ep. 249: Does God Pick the President?

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2025/09/29

In this episode, we discuss the power of god in deciding US elections. Americans were recently polled on whether they think god picks the president and why, and their answers may surprise you!Sources:https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/09/10/most-americans-dont-believe-god-played-a-role-in-recent-presidential-election-outcomes/https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/09/02/how-religion-declines-around-the-world/We will be releasing our interview with Amy Duggar King on October 2 at

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: SADIE HAS BEEN RAPTURED

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/09/23

The rapture has come. Sadie has been taken up, and Gavi and Eric Skwarczynski have been left below. We must all come to terms with our eternal destination and try to survive as long as we can under the reign of the antichrist and one world government. We will be praying for you all.Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our

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1:21:12

Ep. 248: The Bible Says WHAT???

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2025/09/22

This episode is brought to you by CBDX! Check out their Lights Out Sugar Free THC+CBN Gummies at CBDX.com and use the promo code EDEN at checkout for 20% off your first order!In this episode, we read some questionable and sus bible verses and discuss their meaning. We also discuss the meaning that the fundies take from these verses. We hope you enjoy!Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on

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1:12:06

Ep. 247: Christians are Bad at Predicting the End Times

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2025/09/15

In this episode, we discuss a non-exhaustive list of rapture/end times/second coming predictions, their methodology, and what happened after they failed.In our news section, we discuss the changes to the astrological calandar. In our patreon-exclusive news section, we discuss the recent murder of Charlie Kirk.We discuss the results of last week's patron poll about obscure bible verses.In this week's patron poll, we ask what Sadie should use as inspiration for her Alamo-style jacket!Now available to

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1:16:08

Ep. 246: Eutychus

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2025/09/08

This episode is brought to you by CBDX! Visit CBDX.com and use code EDEN at checkout for 20% off your first order and get the sleep you deserve! In this episode, we discuss the biblical story of Eutychus, the young man who fell asleep and fell out of a window while Paul was preaching and was subsequently healed by Paul. We discuss the (sometimes bizarre) lessons fundies take from this story, as well as our thoughts.We discuss the results of last week's Patreon poll, Patron Poll: Do you

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1:23:33

Ep. 245: Luanne Joins a Cult on King of the Hill

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2025/09/02

In this episode, cult survivor/cult expert Sadie Carpenter reacts to the King of the Hill episode "Fun with Jane and Jane," in which Luanne and Peggy join a cult. This episode is surprisingly accurate, and we can't wait to tell you why!In our news segment, we react to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement!Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodClick here to vote in our latest Patron Poll: Do you intentionally use AI in your day-to-day life? Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on

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1:38:12

Ep. 244: Youth Group Insanity (Part 2)

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2025/08/25

In this episode, we react to listener submitted stories of youth group activities that they participated in. There are some TRULY insane ones in there!In our news segment, we discuss the legacy of the late James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council.This week's Patron Poll: Is Twilight a Baseball movie? Vote here!Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server

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1:22:54

Ep. 243: Spiritual Warfare

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2025/08/18

In this episode, Sadie explains the rules of the magic system that governs evangelical beliefs about spiritual warfare. In our news segment, we discuss CREC pastor Doug Wilson's recent exposure as a result of a tweet by Secretary of Defense Pete HegsethIf you would like to ask a question for us to ask to Amy Duggar King when we interview her next month, you can submit it here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-questions-136584803If you would like to answer this week's patron poll, "Do you have a

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1:32:46

Ep. 242: 5th Anniversary Celebration!

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2025/08/14

We've been doing this show for 5 years! Can you believe it? In today's episode, we each pick 5 favorite episodes from each year of the podcast, and Gavi gives 5 lessons he's learned in the 5 years of doing the show. Sadie also shares her exciting experience having her embroidery featured in Kevin James Thornton's Shamala Hamala art gallery!In our news segment, we discuss the future of the podcast and things that we have planned!We discuss the results of last week's patron poll,"Would you go to a

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1:23:34

Ep. 241: Youth Group Insanity

Leaving Eden Podcast ·

2025/08/04

In this episode, we react to our listeners most absurd youth group stories and activities. The fun, the gross, the upsetting, and the downright dangerous.In this week's news segment, we memorialize Ozzy Osbourne.We also discuss the results of last week's poll question, "Do you want to see us do episodes with guests that we disagree with?"This week's poll question is "Would you go to a concert if you thought there was a chance that the singer might lip-sync?"CW for racism, inappropriate sexual

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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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1:03:14

Ep. 239: Dave Ramsey is Being Sued for Discrimination

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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

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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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