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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses recently announced a massive shift in their doctrine regarding blood transfusions—allowing the four main blood components (red cells, white cells, platelets, plasma) and autologous blood storage as a matter of personal conscience. In this video, we break down the latest Watchtower announcement, examine the medical realities of what this policy change actually means, explore why this historic update is happening now, and discuss how both active Jehovah's Witnesses and the ex-JW community are reacting. Whether you are navigating religious trauma, processing the grief of loved ones lost to past policies, or wondering how to have conversations with active JW family members, this episode offers a grounded breakdown and resources for support. I mentioned a video that I did on the topic of the announcement regarding autologous tranfusions and that can be found here: https://youtu.be/XgNdSQWo07c?si=mG8Jp0miw8AafGeR I also mentioned an article about what is happening in Japan and this is the article that I was referencing: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/13/japan/crime-legal/jehovahs-witnesses-sue-japan-government/ Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

Maya Angelou once said, “”History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” The discipline of reading and studying history is not to make us feel good. It's to instruct us so we don't repeat the same mistakes. One of the greatest living historians of American Christianity is Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Her book Jesus And John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation explores how American evangelicalism embraced militant masculinity and Christian nationalism. It was released in 2020 and was a worldwide bestseller. It's not an easy book to ready, but helps to make sense of so much what we're seeing in America today. Her new book Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made is another tour de force. It's a sweeping history about Christian women, but it's not only for women to read. We break it down in this interview and talk about 19th century holiness evangelicalism, the widespread influence of Hannah Whitall Smith and her book “A Christian's Secret to a Happy Life”, the marketing machine of American religion, influential women artists in Christian music, why it's impossible to be apolitical, and why we need to pay attention to stories of spiritual abuse. Historians are not our enemies, even if they tell us what we don't want to hear. Be prepared to be surprised, infuriated, challenged, and motivated to work towards a healthier church. Topics Covered: The surprising success of Jesus And John Wayne What the critics of J&JW are saying Why critiquing evangelical culture is so challenging Why Kristin was talking about Doug Wilson before he was national news The origins of Live Laugh Love Hannah Whitall Smith and her influence on Christian women’s culture 19th century holiness evangelicalism and it’s influence today The marketing machine of American religion Why it’s impossible to be apolitical Why what is marketed as biblical is not always biblical The fascinating and tragic story of Elizabeth Elliot Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Dwell Bible App Show Sponsor: Planning Center Live Laugh Love by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Jesus And John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez All The Frequent Troubles of Our Days by Rebecca Donner Show Sponsor #1: Dwell Bible This episode is brought to you by the Dwell Bible app. Did you have big plans to listen to the Bible in a Year in 2026, but life seemed to get in the way? Maybe it's been a few years since you worked through a Bible listening plan, and now you're feeling the itch to dive back in. Or perhaps this is your first time hearing about a Bible listening plan. Wherever you find yourself today, Dwell has something special just for you! Beginning October 1, you can dive into the New Testament in just three months! It's the perfect way to get back on track or start fresh, by listening to the Bible! It’s never been more easy to fit a Bible plan into your active lifestyle. You can choose from multiple NT in 90 Day plans like: The Genre Plan – which groups books by their theme, taking you through the Gospels, Epistles, and Prophecy in a way that highlights their connections and differences The Historical Plan – which takes you through the New Testament as it was likely written, offering a unique historical perspective The Straight Thru Plan – which takes you through the traditional order, from the life of Jesus through the growth of the early church And remember, with Dwell, you're not just listening—you're experiencing the Bible. You can choose from a variety of amazing voices, set the perfect background music, and even adjust the speed to match your pace. To subscribe to a new plan now, head over to dwellbible.com/beyondsunday for 50% off today and so you're ready to start on October 1st! Show Sponsor #2: Planning Center This episode is brought to you by Planning Center, helping you sync all your ministry details across your whole church. Planning Center has become so essential to how I manage a team, that it's almost impossible to consider local church ministry without it anymore. Today, I want to leave you with a PCO pro-tip. Does this sound like a familiar situation? It's the end of the week. You're about to leave the office when you suddenly think: Did all of our volunteers confirm for Sunday? You scroll through the schedule and sure enough—there's a gap. Instead of allowing yourself to spiral into a panic, try this: In Services, Planning Center has gap alerts. Turn them on, and you'll get a heads-up days before service if positions are still unfilled or unconfirmed. No more end of the week scrambling. Speaking of less scrambling, did you know you can access everything you need for rehearsals right from the Service media player on your phone? Lyrics, chord charts, arrangement notes—it's all right there, so you're not hunting for files in the middle of hitting those power chords. To see what else you can do to make your Sundays easier, go to planningcenter.com/blog. The post #401: How Studying History Can Help The Church Tell The Truth, Face Reality, & Confront Harmful Systems with Kristin Kobes Du Mez appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG Reaccionamos al vídeo de JW.org “Alabemos a Jehová todos los días”, donde los Testigos de Jehová explican diferentes maneras de alabar a Dios. Entre ellas encontramos algunas bastante previsibles: predicar, hablar de Jehová o cantar los llamados cánticos del Reino. Pero hay una idea especialmente interesante: cuando ocurre algo bueno en nuestra vida, debemos reconocer que Jehová está detrás y darle a él el mérito. Y eso abre unas cuantas preguntas. ¿Hasta qué punto podemos saber que algo bueno que nos sucede procede directamente de Dios? ¿Qué ocurre con nuestros propios esfuerzos, nuestras decisiones o simplemente la casualidad? ¿Y cómo sabemos cuándo un acontecimiento es una intervención divina? Analizamos el discurso completo y la forma en la que los Testigos de Jehová entienden la alabanza, la predicación y la intervención de Jehová en la vida cotidiana. Déjame tu opinión en comentarios: cuando algo bueno te ocurre, ¿cómo distinguirías entre una intervención de Dios, tu propio esfuerzo y simple casualidad? Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

Analizamos el Informe 6 del Cuerpo Gobernante de los Testigos de Jehová de 2026 y uno de los cambios más importantes de los últimos años: la nueva postura sobre la sangre. Glóbulos rojos, glóbulos blancos, plasma y plaquetas, que durante años aparecían entre los componentes que un Testigo no debía aceptar, pasan ahora a ser una decisión personal de conciencia. Pero hay una pregunta mucho más incómoda: ¿qué ocurre con décadas de publicaciones que presentaban su rechazo como obediencia a la ley de Dios? ¿Y con quienes rechazaron estos tratamientos precisamente por esas enseñanzas? Hoy comparamos el nuevo Informe 6 con antiguas publicaciones de JW.org y La Atalaya. Sin intermediarios: lo que decían antes frente a lo que dicen ahora. #TestigosDeJehová #JWorg #CuerpoGobernante #Sangre #Informe6 Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: / emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: / @elrincondeemma --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: / emma_mene Instagram: / elgranmene TikTok: / el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter: / elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: / discord Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: / @emmacovers8758 ➡️Canal de directos: / @elrincondeemmadirecto8360 Correo de contacto: elrincondeemma87@gmail.com

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG Hoy analizamos el estudio de La Atalaya **“Cómo cultivar buenas amistades”**, una especie de tutorial de los Testigos de Jehová sobre cómo conseguir y mantener amigos. Entre consejos bastante básicos —escuchar con interés, expresar cariño, pasar tiempo juntos o ser agradecidos— aparece una idea que merece detenerse: La Atalaya anima a los Testigos de Jehová a buscar sus amistades dentro de la congregación y a no limitar su círculo a personas de su misma edad, cultura o intereses. ¿Hasta dónde debería llegar esa recomendación cuando hablamos de menores y adultos con grandes diferencias de edad? ¿Dónde están los límites y las precauciones? Analizamos el artículo completo, sus consejos y todo lo que hay detrás de esta particular guía de JW.org para hacer amigos. #TestigosDeJehová #JWorg #LaAtalaya Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG En este discurso del JW Broadcasting de septiembre de 2026, los Testigos de Jehová vuelven a advertir a sus miembros sobre las noticias negativas, los “apóstatas” y ahora también sobre el uso de la inteligencia artificial. El mensaje es llamativo: si aparecen informaciones negativas sobre la organización, pueden ser falsas, manipuladas o formar parte de los ataques que —según explican— ya estaban predichos en la Biblia. Además, presentan a los apóstatas como enemigos capaces de manipular vídeos, sacar contenidos de contexto o utilizar IA para desacreditar a los Testigos de Jehová. En este vídeo reaccionamos al discurso completo y analizamos una cuestión importante: ¿estamos ante simples advertencias contra la desinformación o ante mecanismos para conseguir que los miembros desconfíen de cualquier información crítica que venga del exterior? JW Broadcasting septiembre 2026, Testigos de Jehová, JW.org, apóstatas, inteligencia artificial, noticias falsas y control de la información. Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

One of my home town's finest exports - Toolroom Records! Here's a little tribute mix to what I've played and danced too over the last couple of years! Tracklisting 1. Mark Knight, Wh0 - Clap Your Hands 2. Mark Knight, Cristoph - Yebisah 3. James Hurr, Wh0 - Out The Door 4. James Hurr, Solea Morente, STBAN, Josemi Carmona - El Camino 5. Mark Knight, Saliva Commandos - Don Dadda 6. Mark Knight, Cutty Ranks, James Hurr - Bad Man 7. Joe Smooth - Promised Land (Mark Knight & James Hurr Remix) 8. Mark Knight, Rome Fortune, Pietro - Shut It Down 9. Mark Knight, Roland Clark - Televised 10. Hatiras - Hypnotized 11. Earth n Days - Make It High 12. Saniero, Flaroll - Jacked In 13. Alaia & Gallo - Perfect Love 14. Alaia & Gallo - Lipstick 15. Thomas Newson, Siege, I Jah - Pitcha 16. Sergio Mendez, Simon Fava - Magalenha 17. David Penn, Wh0 - La Fiesta Tune after tune & enjoy! JW

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG La IA puede crear vídeos falsos. Los apóstatas mienten. Y cuidado con todo aquello que pueda hacerte desconfiar. Ese es uno de los grandes mensajes que deja el **JW Broadcasting de septiembre de 2026**. En esta reacción completa analizamos cómo los **Testigos de Jehová** hablan de inteligencia artificial y vídeos manipulados mientras vuelven a cargar contra los llamados apóstatas, presentándolos como personas que engañan y comparándolos incluso con **contrabandistas**. La pregunta es inevitable: ¿te están enseñando a detectar la mentira… o diciéndote previamente quién debes considerar mentiroso? Reacción, análisis y contexto del nuevo programa de **JW.org**. #JWBroadcasting #TestigosDeJehova #JWorg #Apostatas #IA Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYn9E0OZxM4L-MY3nV-FBNQ/join --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemma87@gmail.com

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Jackson Walker Fast Takes host ⁠Courtney White⁠ welcomes Dallas associate Miguel Ortiz for a conversation about his Puerto Rican heritage, military service, path to law, and reflections on family, gratitude, and community.For additional JW Fast Takes podcasts and webinars, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JW.com/Fast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Jackson Walker LLP on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter "X"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eve Searls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the firm, its clients, or any of its or their respective affiliates. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

AMAZING new merch in the store this month, head on over to badmagicproductions.com to grab your killer clown t's, dancing moth designs or maybe the same apron that Maggie wore at Peterson's! f This week, Dan is coming in hot with a ouija board double feature. First, a group of teenage boys are having the most boring afternoon when thigs take a turn in a different direction. Then, three sisters enjoy many sessions of nothing happening while they play with their ouija board. Until it all goes south and they meet the demon, Zozo. Lynze's first tale is a bit unusual, making us scratch our heads and ask if the paranormal is something "real" or something "learned". What say you? Lastly, a creepy kid invites her babysitter to join her in playing with something no one else can see.  Do you want to get all of our episodes a WEEK early, ad free? Want to help us support amazing charities? Join us on Patreon! Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast. Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.com Send everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.com Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thank you for listening! Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TT Website: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5 Mailing Address: Scared to Death PO Box 3891 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted): "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JW & Skinny are heading to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in support of the 2026 Annapolis Baygrass Festival! Kelly and Jason Law from Festy Go Nuts join the fellas to chat about this incredible event held at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland. From the stellar lineup to local fare, music and sustainability workshops, and fun for the entire family, Baygrass is a great occasion to get outside and jam! Thanks to Kelly and Jason for sharing their excitement, and hope to see you over at Baygrass Sept. 19 & 20! Thanks for listening! 

Episode Summary This compilation episode, built from three targeted short-form videos, dives deep into the emotional and psychological wounds left by high-control religious environments. The host breaks down how healthy parenting dynamics are completely inverted in Jehovah's Witness households, where children are raised to sacrifice their Saturdays, downtime, and authentic identities to support their parents' religious obsessions. The discussion also exposes a tragic cycle within the survivor community: active Jehovah's Witness parents frequently rely on and exploit their financially stable, shunned adult children for care as they age, dumping this responsibility onto them because active Witness siblings are busy with "important" group tasks. The episode also introduces the devastating concept of the "poison pill" of self-worth, explaining how high-control groups condition members to outsource their self-esteem to external entities—such as performative group service, spouses, or employers. Through the touching and tragic story of Amanda, a former member with a severe seizure disorder, the host illustrates how Witness "care" always comes with a steep cost, including familial pressure to study Watchtower literature and submit to elder meetings. Amanda's heartbreaking story of quiet defiance—such as smuggling a pet hamster into a meeting or wearing a Michael Jackson mask to face elders—serves as a powerful reminder that leaving a cult is merely the beginning of a long healing journey, not a magical instant cure. Key Takeaways The Inversion of Parental Love: In healthy families, parents sacrifice for and support their children's interests, but Jehovah's Witness parents reverse this dynamic, forcing children to sacrifice their Saturdays, homework, and downtime to fit a "perfect JW" mold that reflects the parents' own religious egos. The Caregiving Exploitation Loop: Shunning parents frequently rely on their financially stable, disfellowshipped children for physical care as they age, exploiting the survivor's lifelong hunger for parental approval while active Witness siblings focus on group activities. The outsourced self-worth "Poison Pill": High-control groups inject a "poison pill" into members by teaching them to disown themselves, forcing them to outsource their self-worth to religious performance, relationships, or jobs rather than developing an internal sense of value. Conditional Samaritan "Care": Using the tragic case study of Amanda, a woman with a dangerous seizure disorder, the host exposes how Witness "care" is highly conditional; her family threatened to evict her over a simple Facebook friendship with a former member. Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

JW Wiseman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Curious Elixirs, a booze-free adaptogenic craft cocktail brand with the mission to redefine how people drink socially. In 2015, JW woke up one morning after having 20 drinks in a single night and deciding to radically change his relationship with alcohol. He was inspired to explore his curiosity about life with less booze and started Curious Elixirs. Combined with JW's interests in herbs and adaptogens, Curious Elixirs launched as one of the first brands in America to pioneer the non-alcoholic and sober curious movement. As a fast-growing leader in the N/A space, Wiseman has been able to forge relationships with the best Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning restaurants, nightclubs and hospitality venues, and DTC partners in the world, serving over 10 million bottles and cans of Curious Elixirs since launch.Prior to Curious Elixirs, JW founded the Good Business marketing agency, helping companies that aim to do well and do good in the world. Primarily focused on the food and wellness industries, Good Business jumpstarted brands including Daily Harvest and Chomps. JW is also in the bar and nightlife industry, opening subterranean bar The Whiskey Brooklyn and boutique liquor store The Whiskey Shop, along with investing in Williamsburg's OUTPUT as one of NYC's premiere techno clubs. He is a creative marketer at heart working at companies JackThreads and Thrillist (the third employee). In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:00] Introduction[01:20] The night that changed everything[02:48] Deciding to start Curious Elixirs[03:57] Years of kitchen tinkering[05:10] Launching three elixirs on Kickstarter[05:46] Klaviyo[07:57] Building the Curious Cocktail Club[10:10] Intelligems[12:01] The 24-hour Kickstarter rule[14:28] Who Curious is really for[14:52] Flowium[16:01] Winning press with persistence[18:06] eFulfillment Service[20:31] Building the marketing flywheel[21:51] Why wholesale came later[24:02] The $70,000 mistake[25:21] Keeping overhead low[26:48] Naming the sober curious movement[28:05] Where to try Curious Elixirs[29:38] Final thoughtsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeAward-Winning Non-Alcoholic Drinks curiouselixirs.com Follow JW Wiseman linkedin.com/in/johnwwiseman Book a demo today at www.intelligems.io Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honest Lower scale costs today eFulfillmentService.com/honestBook a free lifecycle diagnosis call flowium.com If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Summer's not over yet! Enjoy. Tracklisting 1. Kym Sims - Too Blind To See It (Ridney & Richard Earnshaw Extended Rework) 2. Michael Gray, Barbara Tucker - I Get Lifted 3. Jay Vegas - Makin' Luv 4. Ultra Nate, Hugel, Imael Angel - Movin' To The Sun 5. Milk & Sugar, James Hurr - Got So High 6. Dompe - Patience 7. ANOTR, 54 Ultra - Talk To You (Ant Brooks & Sam Dungate Edit) 8. Kristofson, Kimbo - Move & Do 9. Sergi Cubero - The One You Feel 10. Paul Orwin - Groovy Thang 11. Firza - Disco Whoops 12. Block & Crown - Luca Debonaire 13. Pinto (NYC) - For Your Soul 14. Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper, Director's Cut Ft. Jamie Principle - Your Love (Alan Dixon's 'Love Attack' Remix) As always thanks for stopping by! JW

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! ️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG Reaccionamos a la Atalaya de estudio “Sigamos educando la conciencia para agradar a Jehová”. Los Testigos de Jehová aseguran que su conciencia está educada por la Biblia. Pero hay una pregunta bastante incómoda: si es la Biblia la que educa su conciencia, ¿por qué cosas que antes podían considerarse incorrectas dejan de serlo cuando el Cuerpo Gobernante cambia las normas? En este estudio también vuelven a insistir en el peligro de las “malas compañías”, incluyendo a personas que no comparten sus creencias, porque supuestamente podrían terminar “envenenando” la conciencia de un Testigo. ¿Estamos hablando realmente de una conciencia personal basada en principios bíblicos… o de una conciencia moldeada por las decisiones de la organización? Hoy reaccionamos, analizamos los argumentos y comparamos lo que dice la Atalaya con lo que realmente ha enseñado JW.org a lo largo de los años. #TestigosDeJehová #JWorg #Atalaya #CuerpoGobernante Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.comEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Testigos de Jehová. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/659173

Tracklisting: 1. Moby, Blond:ish, Kiko Franco, Jacob Lusk - Natural Blues (TECIE) 2. Happy Mondays - Twenty Four Hour Party People (Desyfer & Emma Konnanov Remix) 3. Pig Snatchers & David Keyz - Bizzy Rhymes 4. Thomas Newson, Seige, I Jah - Pitcha 5. Jude & Frank, NIINE - Werk 6. J.Worra - Talk 7. Point85 - Got It 8. Zsak - The Underground 9. Low Steppa, Perpetual Motion - Keep On Dancin' 10. Desmond, Summun, Atlantic Ocean - Echoes From The 90's 11. Blue Room - All This Love (Mee50 x Adnanovski Edit) 12. TraKKmann - Jack 2 The Groove (Sound Factory Bar Mix) 13. Angello Ferreri, Pietro Over Jack - Turn It Up 14. Tennant - Don't Hold Back As always, thanks for stopping by & enjoy! JW

Here's my August highlight's from my weekly Global House Show on Platinum Radio London. Tracklisting 1. Michael Gray, Barbara Tucker - I Get Lifted 2. Milk & Sugar, James Hurr - Got So High 3. Dario Nunez, Les Castizos - This Is The Beat (Let's Dance) 4. Sam Dungate - Steel Drums 2026 5. David Penn, House Of Molly - Talk To Me 6. Mark Knight & Funkagenda - Man With The Red Face (Ma Khe Bootleg) 7. Mark Knight, Christoph - Yebisah 8. Kristofson - Amante (Comprame La Ciudad) 9. Hatiras - Spaced Invader Z (Antoine Clamaran Remix) 10. Low Steppa, Perpetual Motion - Keep On Dancin' 11. Desmond, Summum, Atlantic Ocean - Echoes From The 90's 12. Tall Paul - Rock Da House 2026 (Rue Jay x Reza x Pig Snatchers Remix) 13. Inner City, Lostboyjay - Good Life 14. FPI Project - Everybody All Over The World (We Are Friends Re-Edit) Catch The Global House Show each & every Friday 18:00 - 20:00 GMT only on Platinum Radio London. JW

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG Reaccionamos al discurso de JW.org **“No seamos arrogantes”**, un vídeo de los Testigos de Jehová en el que se advierte contra ir “más allá de las cosas escritas”… pero también contra ir más allá de lo que enseña el llamado **esclavo fiel y prudente**. El argumento termina siendo especialmente llamativo: ¿quiénes somos nosotros para pensar que sabemos más que Jehová y poner en duda determinadas instrucciones? Pero aquí aparece la pregunta inevitable: **¿cuestionar al Cuerpo Gobernante equivale realmente a cuestionar a Jehová?** Analizamos el discurso completo, sus argumentos sobre la arrogancia, la obediencia, el esclavo fiel y prudente y la autoridad que el Cuerpo Gobernante de los Testigos de Jehová se atribuye dentro de la organización. #TestigosDeJehová #CuerpoGobernante #JWorg Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG “Podemos sentirnos felices cuando pasamos por pruebas”. Ese es el mensaje de este discurso publicado en JW.org. Pero para justificarlo, los Testigos de Jehová no solo explican qué supuestamente hace Jehová durante nuestras pruebas, sino incluso **cómo se siente Satanás cuando las estamos pasando**. ¿El problema? Que atribuirle esos pensamientos o sentimientos requiere ir bastante más allá de lo que realmente dice el relato bíblico. Y cuando llega el momento de hablar de las bendiciones de Jehová, encontramos algo curioso: ahora una bendición puede ser que una experiencia dolorosa fortalezca nuestra empatía o nuestro carácter. ¿Tiene esto algo que ver con las bendiciones que promete y describe la propia Biblia? Vamos a verlo. #TestigosDeJehová #JWorg #Biblia Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

Perfect for those afternoons around the pool, in the bar, on the beach or pre-club, featuring some of my favourites from this year and others. Enjoy! Tracklisting 1. Kim Syms - Too Blind To See It (Ridney & Richard Earnshaw Extended Rework) 2. Michael Gray, Barbara Tucker - I Get Lifted 3. Soul Avengerz, Adeva - Musical Freedom 4. Adeva, Groove P - Hold On Honey 5. Revival House Project, Mousse T, Kathy Brown - I'm Gonna Make It (Groove P Remix) 6. Sonic Soul Orchestra, Mishell Ivon, Mr. V - Sueno Latino 2026 (Groove P Remix) 7. Jay Vegas - Makin' Love 8. ANOTR & 54 Ultra - Talk To You (Sgt Slick Discotizer ReCut) 9. Definite Grooves - Shoulda Known Better 10. Suki Soul - Ain't No Doubt 11. Sparque - Let's Go Dancing (Michael Gray & Dr. Packer Remix) 12. Michael Gray, Jimi Polo - Better Days 13. Milk & Sugar, James Hurr - Got So High 14. Nova Fronteira - Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Emmaculate Remix) 15. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut) 16. Jaegerossa - Shining 17. Mark Knight, Wh0 - Clap Your Hands 18. Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper, Director's Cut Ft. Jamie Principle - Your Love (Alan Dixon's 'Love Attack' Remix) What a Summer! JW

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG Reaccionamos al video de JW.org “Prestemos atención a los mandamientos de Jehová”, donde los testigos de Jehová vuelven a insistir en la importancia de obedecer y hacer más por Jehová. Pero hay una pregunta fundamental: ¿todo lo que los Testigos presentan como parte de nuestra obediencia a Jehová aparece realmente en la Biblia? Predicar más, servir en Betel, participar en proyectos de construcción, ofrecerse como voluntario y dedicar cada vez más tiempo y recursos a las actividades de la organización. En este análisis repasamos hasta qué punto se mezclan los mandamientos bíblicos con normas, recomendaciones y expectativas creadas por la propia organización de los testigos de Jehová. Porque si una norma no aparece en la Biblia, ¿puede presentarse como algo que Jehová espera de ti? Analizamos el video completo, sus argumentos, los textos bíblicos utilizados y una cuestión que aparece una y otra vez en las publicaciones de JW.org: la identificación entre obedecer a Jehová y obedecer las instrucciones de la organización. #TestigosDeJehova #JWorg #Jehova #Watchtower #Religion Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG Reaccionamos al discurso de JW.org “Jehová nos sostiene en momentos difíciles”, en el que los Testigos de Jehová utilizan diferentes experiencias publicadas en La Atalaya para mostrar cómo Jehová supuestamente ayuda y sostiene a sus siervos cuando atraviesan problemas. Las historias tienen algo en común: una y otra vez, las circunstancias terminan encajando perfectamente con la enseñanza que JW.org quiere transmitir. ¿Son estas experiencias una buena prueba de que Jehová interviene en la vida de los Testigos de Jehová? ¿Cómo sabemos qué ocurrió realmente? ¿Por qué las experiencias publicadas por La Atalaya parecen ajustarse tan bien a la moraleja del artículo o del discurso? En esta reacción analizamos el discurso completo, las experiencias utilizadas por los Testigos de Jehová, la forma en la que JW.org presenta la intervención divina y el papel que estas historias tienen dentro de las publicaciones de la Watchtower. Testigos de Jehová, JW.org, La Atalaya, Watchtower, Jehová, experiencias de los Testigos de Jehová y análisis de sus enseñanzas. #TestigosDeJehova #JWorg #LaAtalaya #Watchtower Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

Scott Gussin grew up in New York, lost his mother at seven years old in a moment that changed the direction of everything that followed, fell into selling weed and hash and LSD coming of age in the 1960s and 70s, and eventually built one of the most specific and most audacious international drug smuggling operations available — bringing hash from Morocco to the United States across a career that spanned thirty years before it finally ended. _____________________________________________ #crimestory #drugsmugglers #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to AG1 & HUNGRYROOT for sponsoring this episode: AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/lockedin _____________________________________________ Hungryroot: Explore my Hungryroot Digital Cookbook "The Commissary Upgrade" at https://hungryroot.com/LOCKEDIN _____________________________________________ Buy Scott's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gus-All-Years-Combined-Samson/dp/B0H34MTKSV _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:  https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Roadblock with hash on board 00:37 Guest intro: Scott's story 00:57 Growing up in Portchester 01:21 Losing his mom at 7 03:37 A parade of housekeepers 06:59 The housekeepers get weird 08:03 Getting into weed at 15 10:42 Meeting Reuben and the LSD 13:58 Hash vs. weed explained 17:28 Pricing the product 20:00 Spotting 'heads' back then 22:45 Only two straight jobs 25:05 The ignorant law enforcement 26:18 Cops don't recognize hash 27:25 A trippy traffic stop 32:26 Acid buddy becomes a JW 37:23 After high school 38:18 Dodging the Vietnam draft 40:56 College for connections 44:40 Hitching with a pound of weed 46:16 The business mindset 47:42 Leaving college for California 48:09 Meeting Cassidy and the Morocco plan 50:47 The cocaine trip that wasn't 54:30 Selling the boat, new plan 57:03 Bringing Stella along 58:59 Buying the VW bus 01:01:39 Buying hash on the mountain 01:05:28 Driving with 44 pounds 01:07:09 Coming upon a roadblock 01:10:47 Getting past the roadblock 01:13:52 Setting up at the beach house 01:16:34 Building the secret stash bed 01:18:57 A month in Morocco 01:20:00 The sign to leave 01:22:45 The Moroccan customs search 01:27:20 The ferry and the dolphins 01:28:24 Easy entry into Spain 01:32:40 Cassidy's anger and laughter 01:33:46 Shipping the bus to Montreal 01:35:28 Swapping the bed in Canada 01:37:53 Crossing into the US with the bed 01:39:13 Selling the hash, big profits 01:43:36 Trust in the old days 01:44:29 Bust risks in Spain and Morocco 01:46:19 The failed second attempt 01:49:01 The near-disastrous boat trip 01:54:15 How long did the career last? 01:54:55 Back to New York, then Arizona 01:59:32 The Laguna Beach connection 02:02:20 Cowboy Neil's operation 02:04:41 The North County partnership 02:07:12 Weighing and distributing 02:09:00 The two-year plan 02:10:16 Thai stick and new markets 02:14:19 The big deal in Laguna 02:17:20 The gift suitcase 02:18:51 The DEA roadblock 02:21:17 Three hours of interrogation 02:25:00 The search comes up empty 02:27:24 Scared straight by the DEA 02:29:04 Overall earnings and taxes 02:32:59 The DEA's advice: leave California 02:36:41 Moving to Florida and new businesses 02:38:00 The mistake that ended it all _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

We are back in the familiar setting of Oliver Marketing to pick over the week that was without needing a wifi connection. The lads discuss the low key vibe around a huge Shamrock Rovers game, the implications for the idea of a title race and the questions spinning out of it as pre-LOI Central hire Stephen Bradley heads into his second decade in charge. We also hear from Garret Higgins on the new National League and debate it's relevance to the LOI while we also hear a snippet of irate Mark Connolly after Derry were destroyed in Dalymount. On top of that, there's a crowded mailbag with the usual combination of revelry and angst before the irony levels go through the roof as a giddy JW ponders if his Galway Whatsapp group could bring European banter to another level prior to them taking on Shels in their first game since Live Aid! All of this high jinks is in association with Planify, Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff and Rascals, the host of Rocktoberfest on Saturday October 11

In this incredibly powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Ray, a 60-year-old former third-generation Jehovah's Witness who shares his dramatic journey out of a high-control system. Though he successfully faded from the religion in his early twenties to live a vibrant life in San Francisco as a hair stylist, Ray made the decision to return at age 30, seeking a "safe" and community-centered environment to raise a family. Over the next two decades, Ray ran a highly popular Modesto hair salon, operating as a self-described "publisher seat warmer" who managed to avoid congregational duties—going door-to-door only once in 22 years of marriage—while simultaneously organizing active youth groups and building a warm, social haven in his own backyard. However, the safe facade crumbled when Ray allowed himself to deconstruct the doctrines. He spent over $10,000 on rare, historical Watchtower literature, keeping the boxes hidden in his hair salon office where he stayed up late verifying the organization's chronological errors and historical cover-ups. This forbidden research led to a grueling eight-hour judicial committee for apostasy where his closest friends and barber-chair clients testified against him, followed by a tragic, unnecessary family loss under the strict blood transfusion doctrine. Ultimately forced to fake a moral transgression using "theocratic warfare" just to free his wife for an unscriptural divorce, Ray hit rock bottom before finding true autonomy. Today, Ray shares how he reclaimed his identity at age 60, ran marathons, and built an authentic, chosen family based on genuine, unconditional love. Key Takeaways The $10,000 Secret Library: To prove to himself whether "the truth" was actually true, Ray ordered and hid tubs of old Watchtower publications, Rutherford books, and historical files in his salon office to verify the organization's shifting prophetic timelines (like 1914, 1925, and 1975). An Eight-Hour Inquisition: When the elders caught wind of his questioning, they subjected him to a marathon eight-hour trial where his lifelong friends and hair clients testified that brief, five-minute salon chats had "shook their faith". The Lethal Blood Transfusion Doctrine: Ray shares the devastating, heartbreaking loss of his 22-year-old nephew, a promising young musician who tragically died of a treatable chest tumor after his family adhered to the organization's ban on blood transfusions. A "Theocratic Warfare" Trap: Desperate to give his pioneering wife scriptural grounds for divorce without destroying her spiritual standing, Ray faked a one-night-stand confession, only for the elders to ignore his "repentance loop" and disfellowship him in just 20 minutes. Unconditional Love and a Jumbotron Proposal: Despite calling the suicide hotline twice during his lowest points, Ray successfully deconstructed. He is now thriving alongside his partner Destiny (also an ex-JW) and planning a surprise proposal on the San Francisco Giants' Jumbotron. Direct Quotes "When you find out that the truth is not the truth, the only thing to compare it to is finding out your mom's not your real mom." "Leaving a cult is a new beginning on a path to healing, not some magical end itself." "I just want to be the best dad, the best husband, the best son… and just make this time count." Resources Mentioned Santos Bonacci's "Astrotheology and the Bible" (Two-hour video that heavily triggered Ray's biblical deconstruction). The Gentile Times Reconsidered by Carl Olaf Johnson (The critical book analyzing the 607 vs. 587 BCE destruction of Jerusalem). JWFacts.com (Printouts Ray compiled for physical research). The Australian Royal Commission (Case Study 29) (The public investigation detailing the cover-up of child abuse within the organization). The "Truth" Book (Blue Bomb). Studies in the Scriptures and old Rutherford literature (such as Millions Now Living Will Never Die). Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (The specific television episode covering Jehovah's Witnesses). ExJwHelp.com (Cult recovery coaching and resources run by the podcast host). shunnedpodcast.com, thisjwlife.com, and Becoming Jehovah (Free online book by the host). Guest Bio Ray is a 60-year-old former third-generation Jehovah's Witness, father, and salon owner who courageously reclaimed his life after spending decades within a high-control religious environment. Now happily free and running marathons, he lives in California with his partner Destiny and his thriving, authentic children. Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

Emotional support at the end of life. Thorny halachic questions about scientific medical breakthoughs. AI and the end of work.These are all part of the Rabbi Jason Weiner's daily routine.Rabbi Weiner is the senior rabbi and executive director of spiritual care at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. In this episode we cover:What a healthcare chaplain actually does, and how Rabbi Weiner fell into the role with almost no trainingThe hardest moments of sitting with grieving families, including an uplifting story that took nearly 20 years to find its endingHow Torah sources think about medical breakthroughs like CRISPR and GLP-1 drugsHis essay on AI and the end of work: if a machine takes your job, does it take your identity too?To read the full Tradition Online essay about AI and the end of work, click hereFind more from Rabbi Weiner at rabbiweiner.com, on YUTorah, on LinkedIn, or on Instagram at @rabbi_JW.Sign up for our newsletter to recieve unfiltered takes on work, Torah, family and more. Go to ShtarkTank.org and subscribe today.

数年ぶりに起動したiPhoneのカメラアプリの驚くべきアップデートと、旅先でのピンチを救ってくれたGUのベルトについてお話しします。前半は、5年以上前に購入したカメラアプリFilca（フィルカ）の話題です。久しぶりに開いてみるとUIがガラリと変わり、ハーフサイズやウェットプレート、監視カメラ風など、多彩なカメラシミュレーション機能が追加されていました。さらに、追加課金なしで全機能が永久に使えるライフタイムプレミアムの状態になっており、再びiPhoneで撮影するモチベーションが湧いてきた様子を語ります。後半は、旅先でユニクロのJWアンダーソンのデニムを購入したものの、ダイエットでウエストが5cm細くなったためにパンツがずり落ちてしまうハプニングから始まります。急遽駆け込んだGUで見つけた990円のガチャベルトが非常に優秀で、マット仕上げの金具やリバーシブルで使える表裏のカラーなど、すっかり気に入って複数買いしたお話をお届けします。リンクFilca(iPhoneアプリ)https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/filca-vintage-film-camera/id1436429074GU カラーコンビネーションテープロングベルトSThttps://www.gu-global.com/jp/ja/products/E360781-000/00♫ エンディング曲 : 星柄のニーハイ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈Tomito Times (blog)https://to31to.hatenablog.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tomitotimes/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYNU2f-t4KZBV-4Wc1apRQ Tomito Times Podcast (Season1)https://anchor.fm/tomito-times 

JW and Skinny welcome back Giant Country Horns great Carl Gerhard! Carl catches us up about playing music, Phish's summer tour, and even a little about his golf league. The fellas get stubbed down on an oldy but a goodie from Arrowhead Ranch in 1991. Always great to hang with a good friend about music! Thanks for listening!

JW pulls the stub for Season 7 Episode 8, taking a trip back to Virginia in 2014 for the second of 2 nights on the Elizabeth River. Skinny is a little surprised by the angle on stats from this one while discovering how many songs should be expected in a window of shows. The second set was fuego and surrendering to the flow was not hard to do! Check it wherever you get podcasts! Thanks for listening! 

Episode Summary Evan shares his story as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness whose family joined the organization during a period of marital vulnerability. After his father died of HIV-related complications when Evan was just three years old, the family faced intense judgment and stigma within the congregation, leading them to relocate to a rural "compound" in North Carolina for a fresh start. Growing up, Evan was fueled by the "resurrection hope"—the promise that if he remained obedient and "did more" for the organization, he would eventually be reunited with his father. The episode explores the heavy psychological toll of this upbringing, including the "bloodguilt" placed on children to convert their peers and the "reverse parenting" Evan performed while his mother struggled with severe mental health issues. Evan details his transition from a socially unprepared "clip-on tie" child to a rebellious teenager leading a double life, which eventually culminated in a judicial committee and his expulsion at age 20. Now 40, Evan reflects on his journey of rebuilding his own identity, the "superpower" of personal autonomy, and how he created a "chosen family" outside the walls of the Kingdom Hall. Key Takeaways Resurrection Hope as Leverage: The organization uses the grief of losing a parent to "double down" on a child's commitment, making their future reunion dependent on constant religious performance. The "Cage" of Protection: Evan deconstructs the common JW illustration that the organization is a protective "cage" in a shark-infested ocean, arguing that a cage is still a restricting cage regardless of the perceived safety it provides. Autonomy as a Superpower: Leaving the organization provides a "clean slate" where an individual can finally choose their own morals, circle of friends, and identity without institutional permission. Institutional Gaslighting: The organization's culture is designed to make members doubt themselves and their own perceptions, effectively teaching obedience over identity. Financial and Emotional Retaliation: Even after leaving, members may face continued attempts at control, such as Evan's mother attempting to commit tax fraud involving him or demanding rent from her "checking out" teenage son. Direct Quotes "Autonomy is the coolest thing in the world. And once you have it, it never stops." "You learn obedience, not identity." "Conditional love is not love. Everything in the organization is conditional." Resources Mentioned ExJwHelp.com (Cult recovery coaching and resources). patreon.com/shunned (Bonus content and guest connections). shunnedpodcast.com (Merchandise and story submissions). thisjwlife.com (The host's original podcast story). becomingjehovah.com (The host's book, Becoming Jehovah). My Book of Bible Stories (Referenced regarding childhood trauma and violent imagery). "Kingdom Melodies" tape. Revelation—Its Grand Climax at Hand! (Referenced regarding fire and brimstone imagery). Guest Bio Evan is a 40-year-old former third-generation Jehovah's Witness and business owner who successfully reclaimed his life after being shunned in his early 20s. He is a musician and advocate for inner-child healing who believes that personal autonomy is the ultimate superpower for those recovering from high-control environments. Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

In this episode, Michael and Mircea dig into one of the biggest offensive upgrades in modern pickleball: the two-handed backhand dink. Mircea, a former tennis and squash player, shares what it's like to relearn a shot as a high-level competitor, while Michael reflects on his own journey picking up the "twoie" back in 2023. Together they break down technique, drilling strategy, and how the shot shows up differently depending on where you are on the court. Why the two-hander matters: How the two-handed backhand dink has gone from a rare, cutting-edge shot to the default among younger and female players, and why it opens up so much more offense than the traditional one-handed slice dink. Starting from scratch: Mircea talks about the mental hurdle of deconstructing a shot he'd already found success with, and the discomfort of being a beginner again at a high level of play. The wall drill: Both hosts recommend starting with 30 to 45 minutes hitting left-handed dinks against a wall to build footwork and spin before ever adding the second hand. Footwork over everything: Why leg drive and getting under the ball matters more than arm mechanics when learning the shot. Paddle angle debate: Michael and Mircea compare notes on paddle tip position (angled up vs. dipped down) for different types of dinks and speed-ups. Shot placement on speed-ups: Guidance on where to target speed-ups (down the line, into the body, or cross-court into the hip/belly button) and why cross-middle speed-ups are usually a mistake. Timeline for improvement: Expect two to four weeks minimum of discomfort, with real integration into games often taking two to three months or longer. Pro-level examples: References to Anna Leigh Waters, Anna Bright, Hayden Patrick Quinn, Jack Sock, JW, and Ben, illustrating different ways the two-hander is used (or intentionally not used) at the highest levels. Senior pro trends: Why more women are bringing the two-hander into senior pro play, and how it's slowly gaining ground among men on that circuit. Don't neglect your strengths: A reminder to keep drilling bread-and-butter shots (like the one-handed slice dink) even while building a new weapon, since the one-hander still matters for reach, resets, and defense. Right-side situations: How the two-handed backhand shows up less often at the net when playing the right side, but becomes more relevant in the transition zone and on third-shot drops. Michael gives a shoutout to CRBN Pickleball's new backpack and his Barrage elongated paddle. Listeners can use code 402P at checkout for 10% off at carbonpickleball.com. Committing to a two-handed backhand dink is a long-term project, not a quick fix. Drill it deliberately (wall work, tossed feeds, transition zone reps), keep using it in real games even while uncomfortable, and don't abandon the shots that already work while you build the new one. Key TopicsGear MentionTakeaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving up the hope for a better past? What kind of free will are we talking about? How to approach JW's? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

He built an eight-figure brand without raising a dollar of outside capital. Now he's sharing exactly how he did it. J.W. reveals the playbook behind one of the adult non-alcoholic category's earliest success stories. He explains why he bet on the sober curious trend years before it became mainstream, how direct-to-consumer sales fueled profitable growth from day one, and why relentless product refinement – not rapid expansion – has been the foundation of the brand's success.  J.W. also discusses customer acquisition, retail strategy, premium pricing and the long-term vision that's guiding Curious Elixirs as it aims to redefine how people drink socially. Show notes: 0:20: JW Wiseman, Founder & CEO, Curious Elixirs – JW shares how his experience owning bars and drinking heavily inspired him to create one of the first premium non-alcoholic cocktail brands. He talks about developing the concept in 2013 and launching in 2015, and how he validated demand through Kickstarter, early consumer feedback and press coverage. JW explains why Curious prioritized profitability, premium pricing and digital marketing early on, how constant product refinement and customer feedback have fueled loyalty, and why focusing on how products make consumers feel has been central to the brand's success. He also discusses building an eight-figure business without outside investment, leveraging DTC data to expand into retail, thoughtfully approaching distribution and channel strategy, and balancing innovation with disciplined focus. He emphasizes Curious Elixirs' long-term mission to make premium non-alcoholic beverages a normal part of social occasions while proving that sustainable growth, strong customer relationships and unwavering product quality can build an enduring brand.  Brands in this episode: Curious Elixirs, LesserEvil, Poppi

$20K, one point, zero room for error — Nathan joins the pod fresh off winning the first-ever Paddletek One Point Challenge with Zane as his partner. We break down how they actually pulled it off, plus the chainsaw serve that almost got them DQ'd in the final. Also this week: the Shock swept the 5s at Beer City Open, Zane's prop bet died in front of everyone, and there's a new S-tier. Federico Staksrud's about to be the most valuable trade chip in the league — we rank who should go get him. Kate Fahey vs. Jorja Johnson gets heated. And Zane's got a real answer for how to stop teams from hunting Anna Leigh Waters all game. Then the actual news: Paddletek just bought PIKKL and signed the whole Johnson family — JW, Jorja, and Julie — plus Hurricane Tyra Black. Ron and Joe Saslow explain why that deal happened, why paddle brands keep eating each other, and whether Padel is about to eat pickleball's lunch. Oh, and there's a cereal draft.

We received some listener feedback regarding Ricky Gervais, and the Hungarian state media apologizes for the lies during Orbán(!). In TWISH we hear about Robert Chambers, the anonymous publisher who helped pave the way for Darwin.Then, it's time for the news:SWEDEN / NORWAY: Resurgence of JW in Sweden and NorwayAUSTRIA: Austrians seem to have lost confidence in homeopathyINTERNATIONAL: Quackery round-up: misused Alzheimer's test, cancer treatment with bleach, and fake diabetes supplementGERMANY: Couple on trial for mistreatment of child's illnessSelf-appointed (is there any other kind?) psychic Christoffer Norén receives this week's award for being Really Wrong, while Susan Gerbic gets the Really Right Award for her ‘Psychics Explained' Youtube channel.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-539.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:15:49 TWISH0:22:16 News0:41:06 Really Wrong / Really Right0:46:17 Quote0:47:41 Outro0:49:04 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andrew, also known as Spaceboi, returns to Toys on Tap to talk about the evolution of Space Boi and the growing universe around the character.Since his last appearance, Spaceboi has expanded far beyond one figure. What started as different versions of Space Boi has grown into Space Girl, Space God, plushies, resin toys, sofubi, vehicles, mechs, blind bags, and large-scale booth displays that feel like their own world.We also dive into the realities of being an artist in a changing economy. He talks about shifting toward plushies, keychains, small resin toys, and useful accessories while still pushing bigger creative ideas forward. He also discusses the importance of trusted artist communities, honest feedback, and learning how to separate your ego from your work.All of this episode leads us to the upcoming Space God custom show at Indie Toy in Alhambra, featuring custom sofubi pieces from over 25 artists, new Space God colorways, blind bag plushies, and a full shop takeover.If you have ever wanted to see world building in action. Look no further!On Instagram: @spaceboidegaSurvey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMVsuiDuwYxfqoUY4G4ekQRm8lDREEhQ43xRmjH0H_2lv-Jw/viewform?usp=headerThanks to Our SupportersRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!Subscribe and Follow AlongInstagram:@toysontapLinkedin: Abraham MustoFacebook:@toysontapYoutube:@Toysontap

Andy Roddick and JW break down Wimbledon Day 5, from Novak Djokovic tying Roger Federer's all-time Wimbledon win record to Naomi Osaka's dominant surge and Jenson Brooksby's inspiring run through the draw. They dig into Jan-Lennard Struff's upset of Daniil Medvedev, preview a red-hot Sabalenka-Osaka showdown, and unpack Coco Gauff's grinding win. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match of Day 5?

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG En este video reaccionamos al discurso de JW titulado “Protejámonos de información falsa”. Básicamente, el mensaje vuelve a ser el de siempre: si algo habla mal de la organización, desconfía; si habla bien, acéptalo. Analizamos cómo se usa el miedo a la información falsa para blindar a los testigos de Jehová frente a críticas, testimonios, noticias y datos incómodos. Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG En este video reaccionamos al discurso de JW titulado “El amor y la gratitud nos impulsan a hacer sacrificios”. La pregunta es sencilla: ¿por qué un Dios todopoderoso necesita que su creación haga sacrificios para demostrar amor? Además, analizamos el caso de Jefté y su hija, un relato bíblico durísimo que los testigos de Jehová presentan como un ejemplo de servicio y gratitud, aunque muchas lecturas y traducciones lo entienden como un sacrificio real. Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

It's a transatlantic effort this week as Houston based Dan joins up with JW from the city that will play host to Pico Lopes' final World Cup group game late on Friday night as his journey now looks likely to continue. From meeting Tajikistan lads in the lift or the travails of tuning into LOITV from a multinational press room, Dan gives his take on the last week while Johnny poses the big questions from home after another puzzling Shels-Bohs encounter, a win for St Patrick's Athletic that might build belief and the verdict on Galway's temporary home. In a packed mailbag there's James McClean book discussions, substitute host feedback and another dose of dodgy box chat. All of this familiarity is brought to you with the help of our friends at Collar & Cuff, Chido, Future Ticketing and Planify

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the start of the 2026 grass swing. Andy makes the case for why Wimbledon may be Novak Djokovic's best remaining shot at a major, Ben Shelton's win over Fritz, and Majchrzak beating De Minaur for the title. Plus, Donna Vekić's title run, Emma Raducanu's scheduling debate, Barbora Krejčíková as the ultimate unseeded threat, and a deep dive into Serena's doubles return and whether singles is next. JW also gives an inside look at the new Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova documentary, Chris & Martina: The Final Set, on Netflix June 26th. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you think are the dark horses for 2026 Wimbledon?

Send us Fan MailHi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host Brian Weinstein. Today, we continue our miniseries of previewing each venue on Phish's 2026 summer tour with an old favorite: Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, Maryland. We are at the mid-point of the tour, having just visited Walnut Creek, and on the way to Lakeview in Syracuse for a one night stop after these two shows.Today's guests to give us the inside scoop on MPP should be familiar voices to anyone listening; we have familiar friends today: JW and Skinny from the Stub Me Down podcast. As you've come to hear, these guys are not only intelligent and experienced Phish fans, but they both live nearby the venue, within a half hour or, in Skinny's case, 8 minutes exactly. Together, we review the history of the legendary venue, its connection to the jamband scene and, of course, our favorite memories of seeing Phish there since 1998, although JW is quick to point out that the band's first performance on that stage was in 1992 opening for Santana.But let's hear it from Skinny and JW as we prepare for Phish's 2-night run, their first at MPP since 2022, on July 18 and 19, 2026.Support the show

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Being a JW doesn't stop the power of Eddie Murphy making you laugh. Jim and A.Ron revisit the 80s laugh-riot: Coming to America! There is a lot in this film that still resonates today. If you haven't seen it yet, now is the time. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we meet Genesis, a 31-year-old former Jehovah's Witness who shares her journey from a high-control upbringing to finding authentic peace. Born into the organization after her grandmother was recruited during a time of extreme grief in 1960s Cuba, Genesis describes a childhood dominated by "fear and anxiety" regarding the impending apocalypse. She details the devastating impact of the organization's shunning policy, which saw her 16-year-old brother cast out and his parents told to "pretend he died," leaving Genesis as the "replacement child" under intensified surveillance and bizarre modesty rules involving everything from sandals to jean shorts in swimming pools. Genesis also opens up about her early marriage to a "JW dream man"—a relationship born more out of a desire for escape than true compatibility—and the subsequent institutional betrayal she faced when he cheated. From being pressured by elders to "forgive and forget" his infidelity to the "miraculous" relief she felt upon walking away during the COVID-19 pandemic, her story is a masterclass in reclaiming agency. Today, she deconstructs the toxic narrative that success outside the cult is merely a "blessing from Satan," proving instead that true happiness comes from the hard work of self-care and autonomy. Key Takeaways Exploitative Recruitment: The organization systematically teaches members to look for "pain points," such as death in the family or isolation in foreign countries, to bait vulnerable people with the promise of a "resurrection hope". The "Death" of the Living: Shunning is used as a punitive tool for control; Genesis's mother was explicitly told to "pretend like [her son] died" after he was disfellowshipped at age 16 for refusing to rat out his friends. Control via "Appearance": Modesty rules are often arbitrary and based on the whims of local elders, such as banning sandals to avoid "provocative toes" or requiring women to wear jean shorts over swimsuits. Financial Abandonment: By discouraging higher education and retirement savings, the organization often leaves elderly members penniless, sometimes even encouraging them to leave their homes to the Watchtower instead of their own children. Reprogramming Happiness: Recovery requires unlearning the "survivor's guilt" associated with success, as members are conditioned to believe that any good fortune outside the group is a trap set by Satan. Direct Quotes "I am truly living for me, myself, and I. And as some people may say that it's selfish, but it's not. It is so nice to be selfish and put yourself first". Resources Mentioned ExJwHelp.com: Cult recovery coaching and resources. patreon.com/shunned: Bonus content and guest connections. ShunnedPodcast.com: Merchandise, story submissions, and guest info. This JW Life: The host's original podcast. BecomingJehovah.com: Free online book by the host. Guest Bio Genesis is a 31-year-old former Jehovah's Witness and first-generation American who successfully reclaimed her autonomy after three generations of family involvement in the organization. She now lives a life defined by peace and healthy boundaries, finding joy in travel, her career, and her relationship with her husband. Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim re-draw the 2026 Roland Garros winners! Our favorite tradition here at Served is telling Andy and JW how terrible their picks were… but with the crazy upsets so far in the French Open, sounds like everyone's draw is in shambles. Andy and JW recap today's matches including Gauff and Anisimova losing, Cerundolo beating Landaluce, and more. Then, they re-draw their brackets! COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning your re-draw bracket?

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Send us Fan MailHi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Before we get started with today's episode, I just want to remind everyone that if you enjoy the podcast, you can show your support by leaving a rating and review of it wherever you get your podcasts. You can also visit www.buymeacoffee.com/attendancebias and donate anything you can to keep the podcast going. Now, onto today's episode.Today is a preview of a preview. Leading up to Phish's summer tour last year, 2025, I thought it would be fun to do a deep dive into two new venues Phish was playing: Forest Hills Stadium in New York City, and Folsom Field in Boulder. I keep an eye on the online Phish community on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Reddit, etc. and it seemed like fans had the most questions about those venues. I was lucky to find people who were willing to come on the show and pretty much answer a Q&A about each venue. It was kind of the same format as a regular Attendance Bias episode, except the episode was about a venue and not a particular show. Then, a friend recommended that I shouldn't stop at Forest Hills and Folsom; I should record an episode for every venue on the 2025 tour. I loved doing it, and so that's what happened. I was very proud of it, and by the end, I felt like I could hop on tour at any moment and know everything I needed to know about any given venue.Once Phish announced their 2026 summer tour this past February, I felt that impulse to record another “Venue Preview” miniseries–you know when you feel that feeling that says: “This is going to be difficult, it's going to take a lot of work, but I really, really, really want to do it?” Once I saw their tour, that's the feeling I felt. I immediately went to work, contacting friends, working through a few false starts, and doing a ton of research of places I've never visited–sure, I could tell you the basics of seeing a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion, but the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia may as well be in Taiwan. Plus, I had to think of ways to preview the most familiar Phish venues: how exactly does one give a heads up about seeing Phish at Madison Square Garden or Deer Creek? I had my work cut out for me.Regardless, the next 10 weeks of Attendance Bias episodes will sound like that: The 2026 Summer Tour Venue Preview Series. Now that the 3 weekends at the Sphere are done, here are Phish's next stops, along with the guests who will help tell us about each venue and city:*July 7 and 8 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin with Mike Lancaster*July 10, 11, and 12, at Deer Creek with Ben Karle*July 14 and 15 at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, GA with my friends Earth and Jessie*July 17 at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC, with Bryan Rodgers*July 18 and 19 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland with Skinny and JW from the Stub Me Down podcast*July 21 at the Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse, NY with Beth Ann Kempf*July 22-29 at Madison Square Garden with Megan Glionna*July 31 and August 1 at Fenway Park with Dave Hamilton*Finally, September 4-6 at Dick's with Stacie LeddenWhether or not you're seeing a show at any given venue on the tour, I would recommend listening to each episode. It gives you a flavor of what it's like to see Phish at that venue and what it's like to be in that city. I loved it.I do what to take a moment to thank every guest I just named for being generous with their time and their knowledge. Want to know what to do if you arrive in Madison a day early or end up staying a day late? Are you a barbecue fiend and want to know the best place to stop in Raleigh? Need to know how tight security is iSupport the show

In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth, a 31-year-old former Jehovah's Witness who shares her journey as a fifth-generation member of the organization. Raised in a strict household where her father's history as a "Bethelite" set a high bar for spiritual performance, Elizabeth describes a childhood defined by "The Paradise Binder"—a homemade book of cutout publication pictures designed to program young minds before they could even read. From the pressure to "tally" scriptures at the Kingdom Hall to the harrowing experience of being physically removed from a car at age 12 for wearing mascara, Elizabeth exposes the intense surveillance and performance culture that dictated her early life. The narrative takes a deeply personal turn as Elizabeth recounts her "double life" in high school, her marriage to a non-Witness named Chris, and the traumatic miscarriage she suffered while navigating the stress of being disfellowshipped. She discusses the "death by a thousand cuts" that led to her awakening, sparked by everything from bizarre "bunker" videos at conventions to reading about the similarities between Witnesses and Mormons. Now "soft shunned," Elizabeth reflects on the peace she has found in her own skin, the importance of choice, and the relief of no longer having to view the world through a black-and-white lens. Key Takeaways The "Bethel" Standard: Growing up as the child of a former Bethelite meant Elizabeth's family life was an endless behind-the-scenes tour of spiritual hierarchy, where "spiritual things" always overrode personal milestones, including weddings. Performance-Based Love: Elizabeth's father measured her worth through her participation in meetings; she describes "graduating" from looking at pictures to "tally time," where she was expected to keep a physical count of scriptures and comments to earn parental approval. Institutional Inhospitality: The organization's treatment of Elizabeth's non-Witness husband, Chris, was exceptionally harsh, with elders comparing his presence at the Kingdom Hall to an ancient Bible account of people who were "worthy of death". Logical Deconstruction: Her exit was fueled by a written list of over 20 logical and scriptural questions—ranging from the lack of financial transparency to the hypocrisy of the "prodigal son" vs. modern shunning—that the organization simply could not answer. The Power of Choice: After years of being "voluntold" how to spend every hour, Elizabeth now finds the most beauty in the simple ability to choose her own friends, career, and beliefs based on her authentic self rather than a monthly report slip. Direct Quotes "You're a JW 24/7, a Jehovah is not what you are, it's who you are". "It's about results, right? Type A results to some degree". Resources Mentioned My Book of Bible Stories (Implicitly referenced via cassette stories and binders). Young People Ask—Answers That Work. Insight on the Scriptures. "Keep Yourselves in God's Love" (Remaining in God's Love book). Under the Banner of Heaven (Book by Jon Krakauer). Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (TV Series/JW Special). XJW Reddit. JWfacts.com (Referenced as "XJW facts"). Guest Bio Elizabeth is a 31-year-old medical professional and a fifth-generation former Jehovah's Witness who is currently "soft shunned" by her family. After over a decade of navigating a high-control upbringing and a complex reinstatement process, she now lives authentically with her husband and son, focusing on building a life defined by choice rather than indoctrination. Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

“Is Catholicism a works-based salvation?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of salvation in Catholicism, addressing concerns about the apostolic Church’s teachings. Other topics include the journey of someone in OCIA seeking clarity on salvation and guidance for those raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses looking to convert to Catholicism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 08:15 – I believe in the apostolic Church and don't think Catholicism holds to the original form. 28:45 – I'm in OCIA. How is Catholicism not a works-based salvation? 45:42 – I was raised JW. How and where do I start if I want to become Catholic?