In this podcast, we analyze the beliefs and practices of the Jehovah's Witnesses from a biblical perspective. For more information, please visit www.michaeljfelker.com
Reviewing Lesson 20 in the Enjoy Life Forever publication. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. To check out past lesson reviews, go HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Teams (Skype) contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More How the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Congregation Is Organized – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 20 Review
Reviewing the study article, “Get Baptized Without Delay” from the March 2025 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Baptism Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE WhatsApp or Signal: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah’s Forgiveness – What it Means for You” from the February 2025 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: forgiveness, atonement, ransom, second chances theology, the 1,000 years Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More JW Watchtower Study Article 7 REVIEW (April 21-27, 2025): Jehovah's Forgiveness—What it Means for You
Reviewing the study article 6, “Jehovah’s Forgiveness – Why We Appreciate It” from the February 2025 Watchtower Study Edition for the week of April 14-20. Topics of discussion: atonement, ransom, forgiveness, second chances doctrine Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More JW Watchtower Study Article 6 REVIEW (April 14-20, 2025): Jehovah's Forgiveness—Why We Appreciate It
Reviewing the study article, “How We Benefit From Jehovah’s Love” from the January 2025 Watchtower Study Edition for the week of March 31 – April 6 2025. Topics of discussion: the ransom, forgiveness, salvation, working for the org during the 1,000 years, the memorial Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through … More JW Watchtower Study Article 5 REVIEW (March 31 – April 6 2025): How We Benefit From Jehovah's Love
Reviewing the study article, “What Does the Ransom Teach Us?” from the January 2025 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the ransom, the 1,000 years, second chances theology, the memorial, salvation, the Anointed class Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More What Does the Ransom Teach Us? – Watchtower Study Review January 2025
Reviewing the study article, “Give Glory to Jehovah” from the January 2025 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: drawing attention to JWs and the GB, talking to apostates, omitting Jesus, why join the JWs (?), resurrection of unrighteous Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please … More Give Glory to Jehovah – Watchtower Study Review January 2025
Reviewing the December 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. In particular, Study Articles 48-49. Topics of discussion: John 6, the resurrection at the last day, political involvement, the two classes theology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing lesson 19 from the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. To check out past lesson reviews, go HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 18 from the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. To check out past lesson reviews, go HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Are You Heeding the Warnings?” from the September 2024 WT Study Edition. Topics of discussion: eschatology, the anointed class, the faithful slave Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal: please contact me directly for my … More Are You Heeding the Warnings? Watchtower Review September 2024 Study Article 38
Reviewing the articles related to disfellowshipping, marking, and shunning from the August 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal: please contact me directly for my user name Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Do You Recognize the Truth?” from the July 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: how to determine truth, Governing Body authority, independent thinking, doctrinal changes/new light Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal: please … More Do You Recognize the Truth? Watchtower Study Article 28 Review
Reviewing Study Article 23, “Jehovah’s Grand Invitation to Be His Guests” from the June 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: friendship with God, Christology, two-classes, the intermediate state Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal: please contact me … More Jehovah's Grand Invitation to Be His Guests – June 2024 Watchtower Study Review (article 23)
Reviewing study articles 19 & 20 from the May 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. If you haven’t already, please be sure to check out the article 18 review prior to this one. Topics of discussion: salvation during the great tribulation Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE … More NEW LIGHT on the resurrection – Watchtower Review May 2024 – Articles 19 & 20
Reviewing Article 18, “Trust in the Merciful ‘Judge of All the Earth'”, from the May 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: new light on the resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please … More NEW LIGHT on the resurrection – Watchtower Review May 2024 – Article 18
Reviewing the study article, “Never Leave the Spiritual Paradise” from the April 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of study: is the JW religion really a “spiritual paradise”? Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me directly for my … More Never Leave the Spiritual Paradise – Watchtower Study Review April 2024
Reviewing the study article, “Strengthen Your Appreciate for Jehovah’s Organization” from the April 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: independent thinking, how JWs handle criticisms, obedience to the org, the preaching ministry, are the WT teachings “Bible based”, making God’s name known Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or … More Strengthen Your Appreciation for Jehovah's Organization – Watchtower Study Review April 2024
Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, the New World Translation, the Divine Name in the NT Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 17 from the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. To check out past lesson reviews, go HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More What is Jesus Like? – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 17 Review
Reviewing Lesson 16 in the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Keep Following Jehovah’s Guidance” from the February 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: obeying the Governing Body, evaluating the evidence for Jehovah’s using the GB Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me directly for my number … More Keep Following the [GOVERNING BODY’S] Guidance? – Watchtower Study review February 2024
Reviewing the study article, “I Will Never Abandon You”! from the February 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: how to be a Christian without the Governing Body, the resurrection of the anointed 144,000 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me … More “I Will Never Abandon You”! – Watchtower Study Review February 2024
Reviewing the study article, “Faith and Works Can Lead to Righteousness” from the December 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: faith, works, and justification Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the presentation from Geoffrey Jackson from the 2023 JW Annual Meeting, which was replayed for the public on the January 2024 JW Broadcast. Topics of discussion: Can repentance still happen during the great tribulation? Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me … More What Happens at the Great Tribulation? JW Annual Meeting Review 2023
Reviewing the presentation, “Trust in the Merciful Judge” from the 2023 JW Annual Meeting, which was replayed for the public on the January 2024 JW Broadcast. Topics of discussion: the resurrection of the unrighteous and the “new light” revealed at the annual meeting of 2023 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics … More Trust in the Merciful Judge…for new light? REVIEW of the 2023 JW Annual Meeting
Reviewing the talk, “How the Light Gets Brighter” from the 2023 JW Annual Meeting. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
These thoughts will be developed more once I post a review of the meeting itself. This is more of a general rant and some personal updates. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the “What is the Gospel” presentation from the October 2023 JW Broadcast. Topics of discussion: the gospel, salvation, second chances theology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Let me know what you thought about this experience. What did you like or not like? What could have been better? Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Be Steadfast, Immovable” from the July 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: obedience to Watchtower, Governing Body, Blood, Omitting Jesus, the Anointed Class Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Topics of discussion: the Kingdom, Jesus’ rulership, the resurrection of Jesus, resurrection of the dead, anointed class I would love to hear your thoughts on this, whether good or bad. Are things like this valuable? Anything I can do to improve if I decide to do this again? Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) … More My Jehovah’s Witness CART CRASH experience
Reviewing the study article, “Elders – Learn from Gideon’s Example”, from the June 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: elders, obeying the governing body, governing body’s claims to inspiration Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the July 2023 JW Broadcast. Topics of discussion: the Truth, 1914, the kingdom Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Go HERE to view the convention program. At this time, the videos are not available online for the public. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Go HERE to view the convention program. At this time, the videos are not available online for the public. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “By This All Will Know That You are My Disciples” from the March 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Unfortunately, my desktop did not record, but I hope that you can still follow along (WT study linked below). Topics of discussion: proving the true religion with love, the lack of self-reflection in the … More By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples – Watchtower Study Review March 2023
If you are listening to this via podcast, I would encourage you to watch the video which can be found on my Youtube page linked below. Some of my commentary may not make sense without the visual picture, but I hope you enjoy it regardless. This was a bit out of my usual theological wheelhouse, … More Commit Your Way to Jehovah – 2023 JW Convention Drama REVIEW
Reviewing the study article, “Baptism – How to get Ready” from the March 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: baptism, omitting Jesus, is the JW religion Christian (?), serving the Watchtower, political involvement as a Christian, independent thinking, JW morality, the JW “sinners prayer” Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics … More JW Baptism – How to Get Ready – Watchtower Study Review March 2023
Reviewing the study article, “Why Get Baptized?” from the March 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: baptism, christology, omitting Jesus, friendship with Jesus Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 15 from the book Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 14 from the book, Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing lesson 13 from the book, “Enjoy Life Forever.” If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Recommended Articles: JWs and War JWs and Political Involvement JWs and the United Nations Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More How False Religion Misrepresents God – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 13 Review
Instead of reviewing the 2023 Memorial talk, we are going to review a special morning worship talk on the memorial. If you’d like to see a review of the memorial talk, check out my last year’s review here. You may also find this Watchtower study review from a few weeks ago helpful regarding the theology … More 2023 JW Memorial Morning Worship Review
Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Blesses Our Efforts to Observe the Memorial,” from the January 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the Memorial, the atonement/ransom, second chances theology Link to last year’s memorial review Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly … More Jehovah Blesses Our Efforts to Observe the Memorial – Watchtower Study Review January 2023
Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Is Helping You to Succeed,” from the January 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Bible verses about the anointed applied to the GC, Satan’s rulership vs. God’s, does God control all things?, paradise earth, persecution for Jesus Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE … More Jehovah Is Helping You to Succeed – Watchtower Study Review January 2023
Reviewing Lesson 12 from the publication, “Enjoy Life Forever.” If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 11 from the book, “Enjoy Life Forever.” JW.org authority quotes Free Bible software: Biblehub.com Paid Bible software: Accordancebible.com If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More How You Can Get the Most Out of the Bible – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 11 Review
Reviewing lesson 10 of the book Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “You Will Be With Me in Paradise” from the December 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: paradise, salvation, dualism, second chances theology, the millennium Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “We Can Live Forever” from the December 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, two-classes theology, second chances doctrine, the Trinity Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE