Podcasts about jehovah's witnesses

In the 1870s, Charles Taze Russell began leading Bible classes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a small group that came to be known as Bible Students. In 1879, he began publishing a Bible journal later known asThe Watch Tower.Then, in 1884, he incorporated what became the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society. Through Russells publishing work, the movement spread beyond Pennsylvania and eventually laid the foundation for what later became Jehovahs Witnesses under Joseph Rutherford. Russell rejected several historic Christian doctrines, including eternal conscious punishment in hell and, most seriously, the doctrine of the Trinity. After Russell died in 1916, Rutherford became president of the Watch Tower Society in 1917. Under his leadership, the movement became more centralized and aggressive in its evangelism, and in 1931 the name Jehovahs Witnesses was adopted. The Watch Tower Society is not merely another Christian denomination. It is a cult that rejects essential doctrines of the Christian faith, including the Trinity and the full deity of Jesus Christ. To be clear, misunderstanding Revelation 7 or using poor hermeneutical principles does not automatically mean someone will develop a cult or reject the core tenets of the Christian faith as Russell, Rutherford, and the Jehovahs Witnesses have done. Many faithful Christians have differed over the meaning of the 144,000. But the Watch Tower Society shows us why careful interpretation matters. When Scripture is mishandled repeatedly and forced into a system, the results can be spiritually dangerous. Revelation 7 is one of the passages central to their teaching. Jehovahs Witnesses teach that the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are a literal number of anointed Christians who will be resurrected to heavenly life to reign with Christ as kings and priests. They also teach that the great multitude in Revelation 7:912 is a separate group with an earthly hopethose who survive Armageddon and live on a restored earth. I mention this because Revelation 7 shows us why context matters. When this chapter is separated from the question at the end of Revelation 6, it can be made to say things John is not saying. John is not trying to create two separate classes of Gods people. He is answering the question,Who can stand?So as we come to this passage, we need to pay careful attention to what John hears and sees, allowing Scripture itself to serve as our primary commentary before we look to any system to determine the meaning of the text. The People of the Lamb are Sealed by God (vv. 1-8) At the end of Revelation 6, with the opening of the sixth seal and the first description of the Day of the Lord, we are left with one of the books most haunting questions:for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?(Rev. 6:17). The kings of the earth cannot stand. The powerful cannot stand. The wealthy cannot stand. The strong cannot stand. Neither slave nor free can stand, as all hide among the rocks and mountains, begging creation to conceal them from the face of Him who is seated on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb. So who can stand? Revelation 7 gives the answer. Before the seventh seal is opened, John is shown another vision, but do not think of this vision as occurring strictly after the sixth seal and before the opening of the seventh. Instead, if the seals were acts in a theatrical production, what happens in Revelation 7 shows us what is happening behind the curtain sometime during the sixth seal and before the seventh. Throughout Revelation, the visions often pause, circle back, or open a new window to help us understand more clearly what God is doing. In this case, Revelation 7 functions as an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals, answering the question raised at the end of chapter 6. John then sees four angels who arestanding at the four corners of the earth,each holdingback the four winds of the earth(v. 1). We are told they do this so that no wind blows on the earth, sea, or any tree. What John sees is not four angels manipulating the weather. Likewise, the four corners of the earth is not a description of the earths shape or design. As you are aware, the number four often points to the created order in Scripture. What you may not be aware of is that the four winds frequently symbolize judgment. Because Revelation is a picture book rather than a puzzle book, the image John sees is one of restraint. The message conveyed is that judgment is being held back. Listen, every day before the final Day is a day of mercy, a day of restraint, and a day for the Lamb to gather His people. What is being shown and communicated to us in these verses is that we are living in a time of divine restraint as we move closer to the Day of the Lord. The world is not free from judgment, but the final winds of judgment have not yet been unleashed. What judgment is being held back? The judgment described in the sixth seal. As to why it is being held back, we do not have to wait long for an answer, because in the very next verse we are told that a fifth angel, ascending from the rising of the sun, declares with a loud voice:Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads(v. 3). Do you now see why context is so important? The angels declaration answers the question,Who can stand?Those who can stand are those who belong to God. Before judgment is unleashed, God marks His people as His own. The earth, sea, and trees are not harmed until the servants of God are sealed. This does not mean Gods people will avoid all suffering, for we have already seen in the fifth seal the souls under the altar crying out in a loud voice,O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long...(Rev. 6:10). What it does mean is that the coming judgment will not sweep Gods people away under His wrath, for He knows who belongs to Him. The four winds of Gods judgment do not descend upon the earth in blind rage. When God executes justice, His wrath is holy, measured, and righteous. He does not fly off the handle. Before the wrath of the Lamb is poured out, the people of the Lamb are sealed by the God who embraces them as His children. This distinction is not new in Scripture. In Exodus 12, God distinguished His people from Egypt by the blood of the lamb. A stronger parallel appears in Ezekiel 9, where God marked those who grieved over Jerusalems sin before judgment fell on the nation. In both cases, God identified those who belonged to Him before judgment fell on the wicked. This is what is happening in Revelation 7. The seal on the foreheads of Gods servants is not a literal, physical mark. It signifies that they belong to the living God. This language appears throughout the New Testament. Paul wrote in Ephesians 1 that those who believe in Christ aresealed with the promised Holy Spirit(Eph. 1:13). This sealing is possible because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross as the Lamb of God, and it is received by faith (Eph. 2:19). The seal is Gods mark of ownership, assurance, and future inheritance. It is not first a statement about the strength of our faith in Him, but about the certainty of Gods possession. He promises never to let His redeemed go (John 10:2730). Those who belong to the Lamb are not hidden from God, forgotten by God, or abandoned in the day of trouble. They belong to God. This all seems clear enough, but the passage can become confusing when it says that those who are sealed are also numbered. Verse 4 says,And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel(v. 4). Here, we must not only pay careful attention to the context of Revelation 7 but also do what Revelation has already taught us to do: pay attention to what John hears and what John sees. What John hears isthe number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel(v. 4). Many have understood this as a literal number of ethnic Israelites, primarily because John goes on to name the tribes in a specific order. Some believe the 144,000 are a specific group of ethnic Jewish Christians who come to faith in Jesus during a future seven-year tribulation and serve as evangelists after the rapture. I understand why many read it that way, but there are some problems with that interpretation. First, Revelation 7 functions as an interludea symbolic pause within the visionrather than a chronological sequence following the great Day of the Lord described in 6:1217. Second, Revelation often follows a pattern in which what John sees clarifies what he first hears. So before we assume the 144,000 is a literal headcount, we need to pay attention to how numbers and images function in this book. Listen, the number twelve is associated with the people of Godthe twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles of the Lamb. The number one thousand signifies immensity, fullness, and completeness. This is why the psalmist describes Gods ownership by saying,For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills(Ps. 50:10). It is not that God only owns the cattle on one thousand hills and not hill number one thousand and one. The point is fullness. Everything belongs to Him. Likewise, when Moses speaks of Gods covenant faithfulness, he says,Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations... (Deut. 7:9). So, what do you get when you take the twelve tribes of Israel, multiply them by the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and then multiply that by the fullness of the covenant-keeping faithfulness of God (12x12x1000)? You get144,000. In other words, this is not about limiting the people of God. It is about showing us that every one of Gods people is known by God, sealed by God, and secure in God through the blood of the Lamb. This is also why the tribes John lists begin with Judah. Reuben was the firstborn, but Judah is listed first because the Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered. The people of God are numbered, sealed, and secure because they belong to the Lamb who came from Judah. Even the list itself urges us to read carefully. John is not simply giving us a standard tribal roll call; he is showing us the complete people of God through the imagery of Israels tribes. The People of the Lamb are Gathered by God (vv. 9-12) Now, if you miss what I am about to say next, you will miss the point of Revelation. John hears the number of the sealed people of God described as 144,000 from the tribes of Israel, but when he looks, he seesa great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages(v. 9). John hears of 144,000 sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel, but when he looks, he sees a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language. What John sees is not a different people from the 144,000; it is the reality of Gods promise to Adam and Eve, to Noah, to Abraham, to Isaac, to Jacob, to David, and to Mary. What John sees is the promise of God to every generation of His people coming into full bloom. The Lamb who was slain has purchased people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, just as Revelation 5 declared. This should not surprise us, because the salvation of the nations was never Gods contingency plan. It was His purpose from the beginning. When God called Abraham, He promised thatall the families of the earthwould be blessed through him (Gen. 12:13). That blessing comes through Abrahams Seed, who is Christ (Gal. 3:2629). So Revelation 7 does not show us Israels replacement but the fulfillment of Gods promise through Israels Messiah, gathering Jews and Gentiles into one redeemed people before the throne. This is also where Revelation 5 helps us understand Revelation 7. In Revelation 5, the elders sing that the Lamb purchased people for God by His bloodfrom every tribe and language and people and nationand made thema kingdom and priests to our God(Rev. 5:910). In Revelation 7, John sees that kingdom of priests standingbefore the throne and the Lamb. What was promised in Genesis is now seen in glory:a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages(Rev. 7:9). So when John sees the nations gathered before the Lamb, he sees Israels hope fulfilled and expanded through Israels Messiah. The Lamb has gathered a people from the nations, and now they stand where no one in Revelation 6 could: before the throne and before the Lamb. Conclusion I want to leave you with the three As of Revelation 7, and here is why: eschatology does little good in the Christian life unless it affects your ethics. We are called to live each day in light of the Day that is coming. So, here are the three As: Assurance If you believe in Jesus Christ, confess Him as Lord, and desire to follow and obey Him, then you are sealed by God. Here is what the Bible says:if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved(Rom. 10:910). If this is true of you, then you are sealed by God, and if you are sealed by God, then 1 John 3:1 is for you:Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are!(1 John 3:1, BSB). If you belong to the Lamb, then you are known by God, sealed by God, and secure in God. Allegiance If you call yourself a Christian, does your life show that you belong to the Lamb? If you are a Christian, your identity is now in and with the Lamb of God. To belong to Jesus means that you are not an acquaintance of Jesus, but an apprentice of Jesus. Jesus said to all who would seek to follow Him:If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple(Luke 14:2627). The seal is not merely about future security; it is about present identity. If you belong to the Lamb, your loyalty cannot ultimately belong to Babylon, comfort, approval, politics, money, or self-preservation. Action We have been saved and sealed, and now we are sent to join the mission of the Lamb as He gathers peoplefrom every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages(Rev. 7:9). The question is: Are we living on mission with the Lamb? We were purchased by the blood of the Lamb not to be passive about the nations, our neighbors, or the lost. Jesus did not suggest that we engage His mission; He commanded us to do so:Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age(Matt. 28:1920). Today is a day of mercy. Today is a day of restraint. Today is a day for the Lamb to gather His people. Today is the day of salvation! We are living in a time of divine restraint as we move closer to the Day of the Lord. So live in the confidence of your salvation, make sure your allegiance to the Lamb is clear, and commit your heart to action by dedicating your life to His mission.

Biblical Christianity is not a religion built by councils, popes, prophets, publishing houses, temple ordinances, or denominational machinery. Biblical Christianity is the blood-bought faith once delivered unto the saints, anchored in the preserved words of God, centered on the Lord Jesus Christ, and sealed by the gospel of the grace of God. It begins with man as a lost, hell-bound sinner and ends with the only Saviour who can redeem him: Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, crucified, buried, risen again, and coming back. Everything else is either Bible truth or religious counterfeit. Today we compare biblical Christianty with the top 3 religious organizations to see how they stack up. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 (KJB)What separates Biblical Christianity from every man-made system is that it does not ask the sinner to climb a ladder of works, sacraments, ordinances, priestcraft, church membership, or organizational obedience. It points him to a finished cross, an empty tomb, a risen Saviour, and an open Bible. The Roman system adds tradition and sacramental control; Mormonism adds another gospel and another authority; the Watchtower gives you another Jesus altogether. But the Bible gives you Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone — “the way, the truth, and the life” — and no man cometh unto the Father, but by him.

Matthew talks to Peter Lineham about the large gathering of Jehovahs Witnesses happening in Auckland at the moment

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode covered the following questions:(5:12 into episode) 1. Hey, I've been wondering about something. I've heard some evangelicals say folks should leave their church if the pastor doesn't talk about Charlie Kirk—but he isn't a church leader, and I've even seen him say things about faith that aren't in the Bible. Why is he being treated like a spiritual authority? And also—when Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed at home, or when John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot in their home—why wasn't there the same level of outrage? It seems unequal somehow. Can someone help me understand what's going on here?(7:30 into episode) 2. Hi, I've been struggling in my walk as a Christian recently, especially after seeing so many believers mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk and calling others “bad Christians” if they aren't doing the same. I believe that any loss of life to violence is tragic, but I'm wrestling with how to reconcile people saying he embodied Jesus when some of his public statements seemed so contrary to Christ's teachings of love, humility, and grace. For example, he made remarks about race, women, and the LGBTQ community that felt judgmental and divisive. (ex. If I see a black pilot, im going to be like boy, I hope he's qualified) I want to approach this with compassion, but I feel torn and confused about how to respond when fellow Christians insist he was a model of faith. How can I navigate these conversations in a Christlike way, while also holding onto the truth of what Jesus actually taught?(29:39 into episode) 3. A question/AER on Jehovah Witness: Not sure if this is AER or a question. Maybe both? Might be a long one! In church this morning (September 28), Pastor Kyle continued preaching on the current sermon series in 1 Corinthians. We also corporately read the Nicene Creed. Both of which come up in conversation when I got home...As soon as I got home, a nervous young man with a handful of brochures approached my door and knocked. a few steps behind him, a grey-haired unflappable statue of a man stood looming with a bright smile painted on his face. "Doesn't world peace sound nice?" The young man asked. "It sure does!" I respond." I can't wait until Jesus, my Lord, my God, comes back to make all things right. Until then, I gladly partner with Jesus in the work he started as I live in the 'now and not yet' of his kingdom." Silence. The young man looks startled. The older man stepped forward. I continue... "I am a Christian. I know you are Jehovah witness. We can likely agree on a few select things, but our doctrinal differences and basic theological understandings are vastly different." The older man gets defensive. The young man looks awkward and keeps staring at me like i have three heads (Jehovah witness Trinity pun not intended). Okay... Almost to the question(s). Many Christians, (my family members included), shy away from answering that dreaded knock. They would rather hide behind the kitchen island or living room couch than talk to a Jehovah Witness. Why do you feel this is? Should Christians answer the door? I feel as though many Christians feel unprepared in their faith to answer or refute the kind of JW rhetoric that they will encounter. How does one prepare for their line of questioning or scriptural analysis?Some points along with scripture they used (They used the NWT translation, of course). How would you go about countering their "theology?"Only the New World Translation (NWT) is validClaim: Other Bibles are corrupted by Trinitarian bias.Claim: The NWT restores the true meaning.Trinity1. Only the Father is Almighty God (no Trinity)Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Jehovah our God is one Jehovah.”John 17:3 – Jesus calls the Father “the only true God.”6. The Trinity has pagan rootsClaim: Pagan religions had triads of gods (Egypt: Osiris, Isis, Horus; Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva).4. The Holy Spirit is not a person, but God's “active force”Genesis 1:2 – “God's active force was moving to and fro.” (NWT wording)Acts 2:1–4 – The Spirit is “poured out.”1 Corinthians 8:6 – “There is actually to us one God the Father… and one Lord, Jesus Christ.”Jesus' divinity2. Jesus is a created being (Michael the Archangel / first creation)Colossians 1:15 – “He is the firstborn of all creation.”Revelation 3:14 – “The beginning of the creation by God.”Jude 1:9 – Michael the archangel.1 Thessalonians 4:16 – “The voice of an archangel.”5. John 1:1 shows Jesus is “a god”John 1:1 (NWT) – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.” (They tried using Greek grammar to prove a lowercase god as opposed to God uppercase).Claim: Trinity was adopted later by the church under Constantine (Council of Nicaea, 325 AD).3. Jesus is subordinate to the FatherJohn 14:28 – “The Father is greater than I.”1 Corinthians 11:3 – “The head of the Christ is God.”1 Corinthians 15:28 – “The Son himself will also subject himself.”8. Jesus could not be God because He diedRomans 6:9–10 – Christ died once for all.Claim: God cannot die, therefore Jesus is not God.9. Jesus prayed to the Father, so He cannot be GodMatthew 26:39 – “Not as I will, but as you will.”10. The cross is pagan; Jesus died on a stakeClaim: The word for Jesus' execution device means “stake” not “cross.”Claim: The cross symbol was introduced later from paganism.There were more points made, but I forget some of the things we talked about. I think they had a strong tie to Psalm 37 that they kept referencing? We jumped around a lot in the conversation.Do you have a question you've been wanting answered? Head on over to our website www.invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. You can find us on Wednesdays on Youtube, or wherever you subscribe to podcasts. To learn more about our church, you can visit www.livingspringsairdrie.com

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode covered the following questions:(5:12 into episode) 1. Hey, I've been wondering about something. I've heard some evangelicals say folks should leave their church if the pastor doesn't talk about Charlie Kirk—but he isn't a church leader, and I've even seen him say things about faith that aren't in the Bible. Why is he being treated like a spiritual authority? And also—when Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed at home, or when John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot in their home—why wasn't there the same level of outrage? It seems unequal somehow. Can someone help me understand what's going on here?(7:30 into episode) 2. Hi, I've been struggling in my walk as a Christian recently, especially after seeing so many believers mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk and calling others “bad Christians” if they aren't doing the same. I believe that any loss of life to violence is tragic, but I'm wrestling with how to reconcile people saying he embodied Jesus when some of his public statements seemed so contrary to Christ's teachings of love, humility, and grace. For example, he made remarks about race, women, and the LGBTQ community that felt judgmental and divisive. (ex. If I see a black pilot, im going to be like boy, I hope he's qualified) I want to approach this with compassion, but I feel torn and confused about how to respond when fellow Christians insist he was a model of faith. How can I navigate these conversations in a Christlike way, while also holding onto the truth of what Jesus actually taught?(29:39 into episode) 3. A question/AER on Jehovah Witness: Not sure if this is AER or a question. Maybe both? Might be a long one! In church this morning (September 28), Pastor Kyle continued preaching on the current sermon series in 1 Corinthians. We also corporately read the Nicene Creed. Both of which come up in conversation when I got home...As soon as I got home, a nervous young man with a handful of brochures approached my door and knocked. a few steps behind him, a grey-haired unflappable statue of a man stood looming with a bright smile painted on his face. "Doesn't world peace sound nice?" The young man asked. "It sure does!" I respond." I can't wait until Jesus, my Lord, my God, comes back to make all things right. Until then, I gladly partner with Jesus in the work he started as I live in the 'now and not yet' of his kingdom." Silence. The young man looks startled. The older man stepped forward. I continue... "I am a Christian. I know you are Jehovah witness. We can likely agree on a few select things, but our doctrinal differences and basic theological understandings are vastly different." The older man gets defensive. The young man looks awkward and keeps staring at me like i have three heads (Jehovah witness Trinity pun not intended). Okay... Almost to the question(s). Many Christians, (my family members included), shy away from answering that dreaded knock. They would rather hide behind the kitchen island or living room couch than talk to a Jehovah Witness. Why do you feel this is? Should Christians answer the door? I feel as though many Christians feel unprepared in their faith to answer or refute the kind of JW rhetoric that they will encounter. How does one prepare for their line of questioning or scriptural analysis?Some points along with scripture they used (They used the NWT translation, of course). How would you go about countering their "theology?"Only the New World Translation (NWT) is validClaim: Other Bibles are corrupted by Trinitarian bias.Claim: The NWT restores the true meaning.Trinity1. Only the Father is Almighty God (no Trinity)Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Jehovah our God is one Jehovah.”John 17:3 – Jesus calls the Father “the only true God.”6. The Trinity has pagan rootsClaim: Pagan religions had triads of gods (Egypt: Osiris, Isis, Horus; Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva).4. The Holy Spirit is not a person, but God's “active force”Genesis 1:2 – “God's active force was moving to and fro.” (NWT wording)Acts 2:1–4 – The Spirit is “poured out.”1 Corinthians 8:6 – “There is actually to us one God the Father… and one Lord, Jesus Christ.”Jesus' divinity2. Jesus is a created being (Michael the Archangel / first creation)Colossians 1:15 – “He is the firstborn of all creation.”Revelation 3:14 – “The beginning of the creation by God.”Jude 1:9 – Michael the archangel.1 Thessalonians 4:16 – “The voice of an archangel.”5. John 1:1 shows Jesus is “a god”John 1:1 (NWT) – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.” (They tried using Greek grammar to prove a lowercase god as opposed to God uppercase).Claim: Trinity was adopted later by the church under Constantine (Council of Nicaea, 325 AD).3. Jesus is subordinate to the FatherJohn 14:28 – “The Father is greater than I.”1 Corinthians 11:3 – “The head of the Christ is God.”1 Corinthians 15:28 – “The Son himself will also subject himself.”8. Jesus could not be God because He diedRomans 6:9–10 – Christ died once for all.Claim: God cannot die, therefore Jesus is not God.9. Jesus prayed to the Father, so He cannot be GodMatthew 26:39 – “Not as I will, but as you will.”10. The cross is pagan; Jesus died on a stakeClaim: The word for Jesus' execution device means “stake” not “cross.”Claim: The cross symbol was introduced later from paganism.There were more points made, but I forget some of the things we talked about. I think they had a strong tie to Psalm 37 that they kept referencing? We jumped around a lot in the conversation.Do you have a question you've been wanting answered? Head on over to our website www.invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. You can find us on Wednesdays on Youtube, or wherever you subscribe to podcasts. To learn more about our church, you can visit www.livingspringsairdrie.com

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Many religious cults claim to believe the Bible and biblical inerrancy. A recent video discussion that included Sam Frost and Andrew Sandlin raised the question about how Gary would answer cults using only the Bible. Their claim seems to be that creeds and confessions are necessary to defend a proper biblical interpretation, but Gary disagrees. 

Send us a textWhat do you do when an organization claims to have the truth—but its predictions keep failing? Do you keep trusting them, or do you start asking questions?  Jehovah's Witnesses have a long history of failed predictions—Armageddon in 1914, then 1925, then 1975, then “the generation that will not pass.” But instead of admitting they were wrong; they just keep moving the goalposts. And now? Many Jehovah's Witnesses justify it by saying, "Well, it was the closest thing to the truth. But is close good enough? In Hidden Figures, astronaut John Glenn refused to launch until he had the exact number—because his life depended on it. Yet the Watchtower has convinced millions to quit their jobs, avoid college, and never save for retirement based on wrong calculations. JT & Lady Cee break it all down in this explosive episode—showing why ‘almost true' is still false when the stakes are high. If the numbers don't add up, maybe it's time to rethink who's running the calculations. 

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Critical Thought, JT breaks down the most common mistake ex-Jehovah's Witnesses make after waking up to the truth about the Watchtower—and how it can devastate their lives.Using real-life scenarios, including a heartbreaking Reddit post from a 17-year-old and stories of marriages and careers on the line, we expose how the organization exploits honesty and weaponizes your words against you.You'll learn why caution is your greatest ally and how to navigate conversations with elders, family members, and Jehovah's Witness employers without putting your safety, relationships, or livelihood at risk.Topics Covered:

Send us a textJehovah's Witnesses proudly claim to have "the truth," but what happens when their teachings are put to the test? We take a clean glass of water and introduce a surprising visual experiment that will leave you questioning everything. What do the doctrines of 1914, Blood Transfusions, and Organ Transplants have in common? Why do these teachings matter so much when evaluating the Watchtower's claim to truth? Watch as we reveal how just a few drops can change everything. By the end, you'll have to ask yourself: Would you drink from this glass?

Part 2 As one traces the history of the beginnings of Jehovah's Witnesses, two names are indispensable to the formation and development of this cult: Charles Taze Russell and his successor, Joseph Franklin Rutherford.  In the 1830s, a Baptist minister from New York by the name of William Miller began sharing his new-found belief, that Jesus Christ was going to return around the year 1843.  This belief began to gain momentum across denominations, and by 1840 it had become a nationwide campaign. This was the birth of what became known as Adventism and it was from this influence that the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society would emerge. In this teaching, we examine the history of the Watch Tower cult from its beginnings until the present day. We review some of its teachings that have changed during this period and critique its peculiar version of the Bible, the New World Translation.  Download PDF notes: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/2_History_of_Jehovahs_Witnesses.pdf

Part 1 As of 2023, there are approximately 8.8 million Jehovah's Witnesses globally, spread across 239 countries.  Between September 2022 and August 2023, 1.8 billion hours were spent in the field of service publishing the news of Jehovah's Kingdom with an average of 7.3 million Bible studies being conducted each month.  If you compare this with the average amount of hours spent in outreach by Evangelicals, it is shameful on the part of us who profess to have the truth.  Concerning missionary zeal, one cannot fault Jehovah's Witnesses for their witnessing endeavours  – it's in their DNA.  What do they have to show for all of this effort?  Last year saw just short of 270,000 people baptised into the dedication of Jehovah's service.  That's just over a quarter of a million people, won over to a cult!   In this introductory teaching, we peel back the veneer of the exterior to uncover what Jehovah's Witnesses believe and teach.  Download PDF notes: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/1._Introduction_to_Jehovahs_Witnesses.pdf

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 56 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the first part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This episode will explain the beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244

From Rosie: About MeRosie was born in Southern CaliforniaCome from large family on both sides of my parents and step parents.I am German and indigenous Mexico descendant.59 years oldHave/ had 2 children,Lost a son, he was sixteen and my mother at a double homicide in 2002.My mother and step father raised me Baptist and non denominational, but went to pentecostal with my neighbor friends.Mom taught me religious biblical texts.As an young 20 year old I started searching for truth. Some sort of religion to save me from abuse I endured at the hands of my step father. My brother and myself had endured to be more exact. My mother was emotionally abused.I went to many other denominations before Jehovahs witnesses.In 1985 I study books and Bible with Jehovahs witnesses. I thought they were decent people and they taught me God hates violence.32 years later, I learned that misogyny, hidden child abuse, domestic violence wS permitted in that organization. Victims were told to not tell anyone of any abuse and bible says you have to stay with abusers.However, for me I escaped 3 times because I didn't agree. I almost died at the hand of my children's father. 1987.Over the years from my 20's, 30's, 40's and early 50's I would leave Jws, go back, leave, go back. .But as of today sine 2019 my journey has stopped completely with Jehovahs Witnesses. The only Journey I have now is freedom from a controlling cult since 2019.I can choose dreams and goals with no guilt if displeasing there god that punishes all who don't conform.I look at our lives, my life as a beautiful flowing river.Each flow of water moves and turns in the bends of a river. Sometimes a river slows or trickles along the way until the next strong rain fall.All the movement in a free flowing river is my life. When a log or large rocks are in the flow of the river, it's my life and the obstacles or change of path that I need to choose to move. Over rocks or large boulders are just what water does, it flows over, around and under to keep moving.My healing journey from childhood abuse and religious abuse was the large boulders in my path of life. At times my river of life did not flow well. It stopped if my decisions were not the best. But once I realized I had to keep moving, nothing could stand in my way. I choose to help others to keep moving on there river of life. That's why I started sharing some of my life on different forms.I love to share kind and caring words to help others. We cannot stop living because others try to suppress who we are.Our lives are beutiful, we have and can have a free flowing spirit within. I have seen in my travels, especially Oregon,...great beauty. And, large rivers make me feel alive. They shimmer in the sun. Life flurishes in a beautiful free flowing body of water.When we recognize in ourselves, " Hey I need to heal," then that person who was in pain releases that block of large boulders from our lives, then the living starts again.Just looking at life in that perspective has Givin me a more renewed sense of loving. Nature in all it's glory can teach us to live again, no matter what part in our life has slowed down, or is trickling slowly....it can come alive again, it will start moving once we can and will decide to journey on and not let obstacles keep us down.Life is to precious to stop living. Leave your logs and rapids and water falls behind. Start your river again, let it shine and let life begin. Rosie Rodriguez Youtube channel: shewokeup_exjw7680 .Instagram: rosiemarie_yt Tiktok: @shewokeup_exjw My favorite Influencers who helped me in my journey to heal are....Youtube channel:Exjw critical thinker with JT and Lady C. Also exjw criticalthinker.com Lloyd Evans on Youtube:@Lloydevans Jwwatch.org Youtube:RickFeron of 6screens --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical.This is Part 50 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This episode is the first part of a multi part look at the cults that sprang up in the Modern Age. This episode will explain the history of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Here is the text I used to bring you this episode:"Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zachariashttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Walter-Martin/dp/0764228218/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=Kingdom+of+the+cults&dchild=1&keywords=Kingdom+of+the+cults&pd_rd_i=0764228218&pd_rd_r=d1bac087-0f6c-4c59-b67c-64d358f429e4&pd_rd_w=bf7bm&pd_rd_wg=4W9SL&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=S2Q9YVWT8FYESZ8ZCJCG&psc=1&qid=1601908650&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244

Writer Elliott Maya (they/them, and "a sprinkle of he/him in, like, a fruity Victorian dandy boy way") has a real way with words, in case you couldn't tell from that parenthetical. Raised in the *extremely* strict Jehovah's Witnesses religion, Lio and their brother were also the only Black kids at their school. As if this weren't enough, Lio started going through puberty quite early, which coincided with them realizing that they were "not like the other girls, in many ways." Lio knew that college was their only chance of escape, so they started working at the age of twelve. Along the way, they attempted to hide their queerness in high school by becoming a gay bully...but in an ironic twist, they ended up becoming "horrifically" attracted to their (also queer) victim. Besides being an absolutely HILARIOUS storyteller, Lio also has Long Covid, and started the group Covid Cautious Queers. We spend the latter half of the episode talking about the ways in which Lio's illness has changed their life, and the (easy!) ways you can help not only them, but everyone in your community.First thing's first: follow Lio on Instagram at @bougiebasquiat, and please please please see their bio for links to their GoFundMe, their Health Hub, and their Ko-fi! You can also follow them on TikTok at @transnaruto, and check out their *gorgeous* website at elliottmaya.com. Last but not least, follow @covidcautiousqueers on Instagram, especially if you're in Southern California. It's Pride Month, y'all - let's be there for Lio!!

Aurora is joined by serial entrepreneur, host of Earn Your Happy (Top 50 Entrepreneurship Podcast with 65M+ downloads), bestselling author and Founder & CEO of glōci, the one-and-only skin routine you can drink. Her list of accolades is longer than their conversation on overcoming your reality, surrounding yourself with people who will help you succeed, and how to be constantly building but remain present.Love2Play is a website that delivers an exciting, dynamic, Vegas-style gaming experience directly to your mobile device. Visit love2play.com, use code BARELYFILTERED and claim 50 free spins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Tent Making Christianity QCQ Podcast, the team answers the question "Are Jehovah's Witnesses Christian?". 

This episode will be in english. For a few weeks ago people from Poland, Norway and even Australia, came to Hillerød in Denmark to protest against the Watchtower organisation. Not the individual Jehovahs Witnesses. As you will hear in the interviews the protesters were nice and friendly, and everything happened in peace and order.

Brought up inside a faith cult where he was exposed to mind control, Musician and Filmmaker Scott Homan's film Witness Underground and series XJW Coming out of the Jehovah's Witnesses expose the lives of artists living inside a cult as they battle the limits forced on them and the emotional abuse imposed by shunning. Listen in to learn how he escaped, healed, and found joy in his life.Thank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.biz. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Today's 'topic episode' is about grief, and Celine and Stephen explore the famous Kübler-Ross stages of grief and how they might apply to leaving a coercively controlling organization, relationship or cult. They also reflect upon the recent news items revealing the experiences of ex Jehovah's Witnesses and the Rebekah Vardy documentary, including the organization's responses. If you'd like to sponsor Stephen's charity ride in aid of The Family Survival Trust you can do so here. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cult-hackers If you'd like to contact us you can do so here: https://culthackers.com/ Shunning videos  https://avoidjw.org/news/jehovahs-witnesses-mysteriously-deleted-shunning-videos/ Papers Ransom, H. J., Monk, R. L., & Heim, D. (2021). Grieving the living: The social death of former Jehovah's Witnesses. Journal of religion and health, 1-23. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10943-020-01156-8 Ransom, H. J., Monk, R. L., Qureshi, A., & Heim, D. (2021). Life after social death: Leaving the jehovah's witnesses, identity transition and recovery. Pastoral Psychology, 70, 53-69. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11089-020-00935-0   The Guardian Review of the Rebekah Vardy Documentary  https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/may/16/rebekah-vardy-jehovahs-witnesses-and-me-review-this-harrowing-documentary-will-totally-surprise-you The Mail Online Piece About Dr Heather Ransom https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12097861/My-family-friends-rejected-fled-Jehovahs-Witnesses.html  

Godfrey is back with Dante Nero, Akeem Woods & Kenan Jerome Floyd. Godfrey is single again and talks the recent "catfish" and extortion situation that he went through, it's ties to Jehovahs Witnesses, how Dante set him straight and so much more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust.Original Air Date: 01.24.23SUPPORT OUR SPONSORShttps://YoDelta.com and use promo code GAS for 25% OFFWatch & SUBSCRIBE on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/channel/UC9pY7pvK-F3S17lBK2yhgvw?sub_confirmation=1FREE LIVESTREAM every TUESDAY & FRIDAY at 10PM ET ONLY on GaS DigitalOr catch the YouTube Premiere the following SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY at 10PMhttps://GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVESign up to the Gas Digital Network with promo code GODFREY and get a 7 Day FREE TRIAL which includes access to full episodes of all our shows days before the public, FULL HD livestreams, join live chat, and the entire GaS Digital library, including 300+ episodes of In Godfrey We Trust, On-Demand and in HD!https://GaSDigitalNetwork.com/high-octane-all-accessFOLLOW THE WHOLE SHOW!In Godfrey We Trust PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/godfreypodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@godfreypodcastGodfreyInstagram: https://instagram.com/comediangodfreyTwitter: https://twitter.com/GodfreyComedianGaS Digital NetworkInstagram: https://instagram.com/gasdigitalTwitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalSEND US MAIL:GaS Digital Studios Attn: GODFREY151 1st Ave # 311New York, NY 10003orInGodfreyWeTrust@gmail.comTo advertise your product on GaS Digital Podcasts, please e-mail jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description of your product along with what shows you would like to advertise on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, we are concluding our current series comparing well-known and popular religious movements with the doctrines and teachings of biblical Christianity, rightly divided and dispensationally correct. Journey with us to the founding of the Jehovah's Witnesses group, formed in the shadow of the ‘Great Disappointment' of 1844. It is here that a young Charles Taze Russell, spellbound under the false teachings of William Miller, waits in vain for the end of the world to occur on October 22, 1844. But young Charles remains upbeat and optimistic, trudging ever onward to create his own religion movement today known as the Jehovah's Witnesses. On this episode of Rightly Dividing, we show you more than you ever wanted to know about the JW's, their teachings, their literature, and their accuracy on the volume of prophecies they've made over the years. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society was founded in 1886 and quickly became the vehicle through which the “Millennial Dawn” movement began distributing their views to others. The group was known as the “Russellites” until 1931 when, due to a split in the organization, it was renamed the Jehovah's Witnesses. The group from which it split became known as the “Bible students.” So the question comes up, are the doctrines and teachings of Jehovah's Witness compatible with biblical Christianity?

#loveisrael #baruch #baruchkorman #trinity #jw #jw.org #jehovahswitnesses #bible #biblestudy #jesus #jesuschrist #biblestudycompanyLet's find out with Dr. Baruch Korman of loveisrael.orgTo see our full discussion go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eNhYBgswAU&t=2s

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In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they explore two American-born religions, both started in the 1800s. Using similar language as Christians but under different names, they have left a lot of Christians wondering what, exactly, they are. In this episode, you'll learn a bit about their history and some compelling evidence to help you determine whether they are Christian, cult or counterfeit. Episode Links For a deeper dive into understanding what separates Christianity from the religions of the world, you may find of interest a series delivered by Dr. White at Mecklenburg Community Church called “So What's the Difference?” The topic of salvation by faith vs. salvation by works was discussed throughout this episode, particularly how they both relate to grace. You may also want to explore a series called “Getting Grace Right” that really helps shed light on the importance of the true meaning of grace. Both Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses challenge the Bible's authority. Check out Dr. White's blog “Does It Matter Which Bible We Use?” to understand the various translations of the Bible. And finally, we encourage you to go back and listen to CCP15: On Denominational Decline. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday.

It's not the most informative episode but we had a good time.

I've heard many Jehovah's Witnesses say that they are the only religion that does not engage in war, and use this as indication they alone follow God's standards. For a period while I was a Jehovah's Witnesses I believed that. But this self-proclamation of uniqueness is far from correct. Other religions are promptly blamed for their involvement in war, with followers referred to as "children of the Devil slaying their spiritual brothers."(Awake!, December 22, 1985, p.10) Despite claiming to be the only religion to demonstrate neutrality and love, war atrocities pale in comparison to the Watchtower message of Armageddon, which claims "billions" (w93 10/1 p.19) will be slaughtered by Jehovah, never to be resurrected. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 Cult Classic Wear Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Cult... Affiliate Link to Jehovah's Witnesses: Their Claims, Doctrinal Changes, and Prophetic Speculation. What Does the Record Show? https://amzn.to/3ML2oHb #JehovahsWitnesses #WarandJehovahsWitnesses #ExJW

I've heard many Jehovah's Witnesses say that they are the only religion that does not engage in war, and use this as indication they alone follow God's standards. For a period while I was a Jehovah's Witnesses I believed that. But this self-proclamation of uniqueness is far from correct. Other religions are promptly blamed for their involvement in war, with followers referred to as "children of the Devil slaying their spiritual brothers."(Awake!, December 22, 1985, p.10) Despite claiming to be the only religion to demonstrate neutrality and love, war atrocities pale in comparison to the Watchtower message of Armageddon, which claims "billions" (w93 10/1 p.19) will be slaughtered by Jehovah, never to be resurrected. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 Cult Classic Wear Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Cult... Affiliate Link to Jehovah's Witnesses: Their Claims, Doctrinal Changes, and Prophetic Speculation. What Does the Record Show? https://amzn.to/3ML2oHb #JehovahsWitnesses #WarandJehovahsWitnesses #ExJW

Recently I got a lot of flack from a Jehovah's Witness lawyer on TikTok about me stating that the Jehovah's Witness belief that they will never die is false and I was told that I was creating sensation. Well, in this episode I unpack the belief with proof from their very own publications that the doctrine is actually true. The organization is notorious for laying the blame of their false predictions squarely on the rank and file. Rather than saying that Jehovah's Organization or the Governing Body incorrectly promoted a wrong teaching, they say 'people' made the false assumption, shifting blame from the leaders that promoted the teaching. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 Cult Classic Wear Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Cult... Affiliate Link to Jehovah's Witnesses: Their Claims, Doctrinal Changes, and Prophetic Speculation. What Does the Record Show? https://amzn.to/3ML2oHb #JehovahsWitnesses #Armageddon #ExJW

Recently I got a lot of flack from a Jehovah's Witness lawyer on TikTok about me stating that the Jehovah's Witness belief that they will never die is false and I was told that I was creating sensation. Well, in this episode I unpack the belief with proof from their very own publications that the doctrine is actually true. The organization is notorious for laying the blame of their false predictions squarely on the rank and file. Rather than saying that Jehovah's Organization or the Governing Body incorrectly promoted a wrong teaching, they say 'people' made the false assumption, shifting blame from the leaders that promoted the teaching. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 Cult Classic Wear Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Cult... Affiliate Link to Jehovah's Witnesses: Their Claims, Doctrinal Changes, and Prophetic Speculation. What Does the Record Show? https://amzn.to/3ML2oHb #JehovahsWitnesses #Armageddon #ExJW

Fear, manipulation and undue influence all form part of the arsenal that cults use to control members. In this episode I discuss a further five reasons not to become a Jehovah's Witness. Jehovah's Witnesses are generally sincere, clean-living individuals who devote their lives to serving Jehovah in the manner instructed by the Watchtower, which includes regular preaching and attendance at meetings. One of the enjoyable aspects of being a Jehovah's Witness is making friends through the congregation and meeting a diverse range of people through Conventions. This is not, however, unique to being a Jehovah's Witness. Other religions and churches do that too. High control religious groups greatly limit the freedom of their members, based on the belief system of the leaders.The fault lies not with the followers but with the system, particularly the manner in which Watchtower leaders force followers to think and behave. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #ExJehovahsWitness

Fear, manipulation and undue influence all form part of the arsenal that cults use to control members. In this episode I discuss a further five reasons not to become a Jehovah's Witness. Jehovah's Witnesses are generally sincere, clean-living individuals who devote their lives to serving Jehovah in the manner instructed by the Watchtower, which includes regular preaching and attendance at meetings. One of the enjoyable aspects of being a Jehovah's Witness is making friends through the congregation and meeting a diverse range of people through Conventions. This is not, however, unique to being a Jehovah's Witness. Other religions and churches do that too. High control religious groups greatly limit the freedom of their members, based on the belief system of the leaders.The fault lies not with the followers but with the system, particularly the manner in which Watchtower leaders force followers to think and behave. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #ExJehovahsWitness

Jehovah's Witnesses are generally sincere, clean-living individuals who devote their lives to serving Jehovah in the manner instructed by the Watchtower, which includes regular preaching and attendance at meetings. One of the enjoyable aspects of being a Jehovah's Witness is making friends through the congregation and meeting a diverse range of people through Conventions. This is not, however, unique to being a Jehovah's Witness. Other religions and churches do that too. High control religious groups greatly limit the freedom of their members, based on the belief system of the leaders.The fault lies not with the followers but with the system, particularly the manner in which Watchtower leaders force followers to think and behave. In this episode I look at the poisonous practices of Jehovah's Witnesses that you should be aware of. Link to video discussing Jehovah's Witnesses and Higher Education: https://youtu.be/TQLIuLcehcU ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #ExJehovahsWitness

Jehovah's Witnesses are generally sincere, clean-living individuals who devote their lives to serving Jehovah in the manner instructed by the Watchtower, which includes regular preaching and attendance at meetings. One of the enjoyable aspects of being a Jehovah's Witness is making friends through the congregation and meeting a diverse range of people through Conventions. This is not, however, unique to being a Jehovah's Witness. Other religions and churches do that too. High control religious groups greatly limit the freedom of their members, based on the belief system of the leaders.The fault lies not with the followers but with the system, particularly the manner in which Watchtower leaders force followers to think and behave. In this episode I look at the poisonous practices of Jehovah's Witnesses that you should be aware of. Link to video discussing Jehovah's Witnesses and Higher Education: https://youtu.be/TQLIuLcehcU ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #ExJehovahsWitness

Charles Manson convinced his followers to murder 9 people in an attempt to incite a race war. Shoko Asahara ordered his followers to release sarin gas in a Tokyo subway killing 13 people.Marshal Applewhite of Heaven's Gate convinced his followers to castrate and kill themselves in the belief that it would help them to ascend to a higher plain. Jim Jones convinced more than 900 of his followers to kill themselves. All this was done by using influence and control techniques. Although the Watch Tower has a history of flip flopping with regard to some of their doctrine, their followers are still encouraged to obey them even if it makes no sense. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #GoverningBody

Charles Manson convinced his followers to murder 9 people in an attempt to incite a race war. Shoko Asahara ordered his followers to release sarin gas in a Tokyo subway killing 13 people.Marshal Applewhite of Heaven's Gate convinced his followers to castrate and kill themselves in the belief that it would help them to ascend to a higher plain. Jim Jones convinced more than 900 of his followers to kill themselves. All this was done by using influence and control techniques. Although the Watch Tower has a history of flip flopping with regard to some of their doctrine, their followers are still encouraged to obey them even if it makes no sense. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #GoverningBody

Norway, which has a national Church but no national religion, is one of those countries where religion is literally subsidized by taxpayers; the more members you have, the more money your preferred religious (or Humanist) organization receives. Any "religious" group with 50 registered members is eligible to apply for state funding, and over 800 groups receive it. The law is very clear about the types of religious and non-religious organizations that can receive that money.There are, however, some rules that govern that allocation: If a religious or philosophical community, or individuals acting on behalf of the community, commits violence or coercion, makes threats, violates children's rights, violates statutory discrimination prohibitions or in other ways seriously violates the rights and freedoms of others, society may be denied grants or grants may be suspended. This video breaks down the reasons behind the defunding of Jehovah's Witnesses in Norway. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #Norway

Norway, which has a national Church but no national religion, is one of those countries where religion is literally subsidized by taxpayers; the more members you have, the more money your preferred religious (or Humanist) organization receives. Any "religious" group with 50 registered members is eligible to apply for state funding, and over 800 groups receive it. The law is very clear about the types of religious and non-religious organizations that can receive that money.There are, however, some rules that govern that allocation: If a religious or philosophical community, or individuals acting on behalf of the community, commits violence or coercion, makes threats, violates children's rights, violates statutory discrimination prohibitions or in other ways seriously violates the rights and freedoms of others, society may be denied grants or grants may be suspended. This video breaks down the reasons behind the defunding of Jehovah's Witnesses in Norway. ________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #Norway

Amongst Jehovah's Witnesses it was memorial season. It was celebrated memorial will be celebrated on the 15th of April this year of 2022. It is a big occasion for Jehovah's Witnesses as people get invited to attend. Interested ones, family members who have faded away from the religion, even those who have been disfellowshipped are invited. Although they end up sitting in the back of Kingdom Hall. Core to Watch Tower doctrine is that only 144,000 humans will go to heaven, where they are to rule as kings and priests. This number is based on misinterpretation of Revelation 7 and 14, and also proven false by Watchtower's own statistics of the number of partakers since Jesus.Most Jehovah's Witnesses are not considered part of the 144,000 and do not expect to go to heaven. Rather, they believe themselves part of the Great Crowd that will never die, but rather reside forever on earth. One of the results of this doctrine is that most Jehovah's Witnesses do not partake of the bread and wine emblems in memorial of the death of Jesus. Only remnants of the 144,000 are permitted to. __________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #Disfellowship

Amongst Jehovah's Witnesses it was memorial season. It was celebrated memorial will be celebrated on the 15th of April this year of 2022. It is a big occasion for Jehovah's Witnesses as people get invited to attend. Interested ones, family members who have faded away from the religion, even those who have been disfellowshipped are invited. Although they end up sitting in the back of Kingdom Hall. Core to Watch Tower doctrine is that only 144,000 humans will go to heaven, where they are to rule as kings and priests. This number is based on misinterpretation of Revelation 7 and 14, and also proven false by Watchtower's own statistics of the number of partakers since Jesus.Most Jehovah's Witnesses are not considered part of the 144,000 and do not expect to go to heaven. Rather, they believe themselves part of the Great Crowd that will never die, but rather reside forever on earth. One of the results of this doctrine is that most Jehovah's Witnesses do not partake of the bread and wine emblems in memorial of the death of Jesus. Only remnants of the 144,000 are permitted to. __________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #Disfellowship

The one doctrine that has always been a despicable practice with regard to the Jehovah's Witnesses and many cults and high control groups is the practice of disfellowhipping. Jehovah's Witnesses were recently fined 12000 Euros in Belgium due to this practice of disfellowshipping and shunning. The court ruled that the non-profit association behind Jehovah's Witnesses is guilty of inciting discrimination and hatred or violence against former members. One of the lawyers of the civil parties said during the trial last month, “The Jehovah's Witnesses' shunning policy cuts to the very core of relationships, and the victims suffer both physical and psychological consequences.” In this video I discuss the effects of this policy on its members. ___________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #Disfellowship

The one doctrine that has always been a despicable practice with regard to the Jehovah's Witnesses and many cults and high control groups is the practice of disfellowhipping. Jehovah's Witnesses were recently fined 12000 Euros in Belgium due to this practice of disfellowshipping and shunning. The court ruled that the non-profit association behind Jehovah's Witnesses is guilty of inciting discrimination and hatred or violence against former members. One of the lawyers of the civil parties said during the trial last month, “The Jehovah's Witnesses' shunning policy cuts to the very core of relationships, and the victims suffer both physical and psychological consequences.” In this video I discuss the effects of this policy on its members. ___________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support the work I do and would like to see this channel grow please consider supporting me on Patreon. It would be highly appreciated. https://patreon.com/robinjackson Buy my book Losing The Faith: Amazon https://tinyurl.com/27x2htzm Buy my book Cults: How They Work Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bw82jk4 #JehovahsWitnesses #EXJW #Disfellowship

Spencer is a former 3rd generation Jehovahs Witnesses and ministerial servant. 29 years old, with many experiences you may find yourself relating to. A father and husband, he has recently disassociated, and has a story that will hopefully help those who hear it.To contact Spencer: spenceclarkson92@gmail.com-------------------------------------------------To contact Wendi:www.wendirenay.comwendirenay@gmail.com. TiktokInstagramAt the suggestion of many of you, I've found a way where anyone who'd like to support me can! While I offer free content for the sole purpose of supporting you and empowering you, I am grateful for your help so I can keep going.  We are a community of people with shared struggles and shared interests. With all of my heart, thank you.  www.beacons.ai/wendirenay

We have Ty Riggs formerly of MLK's of Comedy, Hood Nerd Network and now on "Live from the DM's". What talk about being Jehovah, depression, having another stalker and the Million Small Dick March. He went to High School with a bunch of Mexicans (Benito Juarez in the house!), I like watching my girl pee and he has thing for Anna Kendrick. Ken Steele does porn now, he asked a Trench Coat Mafia member for a gun and I've considered smoking crack. He has a "Live from the DM's" show at Lincoln Lodge.   Support The Lobo Den Patreon for goodies and bonus content including episode 100: https://www.patreon.com/theloboden If you want record a podcast in the Chicago land area reach out to my producer from "The People of Comedy Network" James Webb (he's probably booked though so he can also record your special at Zanies).  https://www.instagram.com/aclysm  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lj3FWJVb9gw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y0mamasfav3/ https://www.instagram.com/thelobodenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lobo9110/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theloboden Twitter: https://twitter.com/lobodenpodcast https://twitter.com/lobo9110   Donate: https://www.paypal.me/thelobodenpodcast Links: https://linktr.ee/theloboden

In this episode, Mike Charleston Is joined in studio with his four oldest children. They discuss their recent 10 day long outreach in Colorado. Mike also talks about how to witness to JW's. If you would like to contact us email us: Talk@fellowshipofbelievers.org Find the show on: Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, Google, Pocket Cast, RadioPublic, Audible --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mike-charleston/message

On todays episode we take a look at the Jehovahs Witnesses through our goodfriend Alexei Hammerles' eyes. The things he saw and the reasons he decided toget out! This week will touch on many aspects of his childhood and teen years andnext week will be more in depth. Plus our Top 5 Cults!! Blue Oyster excluded!