Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast
JT & Lady CeeThe Critical Thought encourages you to think critically about the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. As former members and teachers in this group, we have inside knowledge to help raise public awareness. We understand the psychological tactics the organization uses to attract new members.
Our goal isn't to attack the religion, but to share what we've learned about how the group operates. We want to... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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What happens when a religion tells millions of people that higher education is “dangerous”?
For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses were discouraged from going to college. It wasn’t a written ban, but elders, conventions, and Watchtower pub... more
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When the former Prime Minister of Japan was assassinated in 2022, the investigation uncovered deep ties between the attacker and a high-control religious group known as the Moonies. That tragedy set off a chain reaction in Japan—one t... more
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Episode uploaded from April 18, 2025
This week, millions of Christians reflect on Jesus — especially during the Easter season. But for Jehovah’s Witnesses, that relationship is framed in a very different way.
In this episode of The ... more
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Apple Podcasts1Carolyn617
United Statesa year ago - Recent Pomo
Thank you for your show. I have recently left the JW. I was at bethel Warwick. I left at 34. And I am the only one from my family that left. I divorced my mentally abusive husband and really seen first hand the second class woman process. The brothers were not there to help me but to help my ex to keep his reputation. Your show has been a wonderful help to me. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5ACB0690United Statesa year ago As a former JW and ex-Bethelite who left around 1976, I was disfellowshipped and shunned. I blazed ahead without looking back. Paid my way through college and law school. But I always try to educate anyone who inquired about the JWs. There is no doubt in my mind the JW organization is a cult that meets the B.I.T.E. Paradigm Keep up the great work. I have set up a monthly donation to your website. Thank you for helping others to achieve freedom. God bless
Podchaser5a year agojkclarklaw- On Point, On Topic, and Accurate
It is very important that before joining any organization, you do your research. Many people that find themselves beginning a study with the JWs have suffered somehow or at some point in their lives that leaves them asking questions. Questions that we as humans have been asking for thousands of years. In modern history hundreds of religions have cropped up claiming to have exclusive access to what is called “the truth,” however when you really look in to the teachings and history of the Watchtow... more
Apple Podcasts5NobelhusUnited Statesa year ago - Critical Thinking is NOT encouraged
Any group that tells you NOT to look to outside sources for ideas or research on any subject, or who tells you not to seek secondary or higher education, is manipulating you into staying malleable for further brain washing. The next suggestion the JW’s have for you, instead of going to college, is to just work a part-time job and spend the rest of your time making more JW disciples and getting people to convert to their doctrine. Members are striped of their autonomy and not allowed critical thi... more
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Focusing on critical examinations of the teachings and practices of Jehovah's Witnesses, this podcast serves as a platform for former members to share their insights and experiences. Themes such as the psychological manipulation employed by the organization, the ramifications of shunning, and the emotional turmoil surrounding decisions related to education and family relationships are central to the discussions. Guests, often ex-members, provide personal anecdotes that illuminate the tough choices faced by individuals caught within strict religious frameworks. The aim is to inform and empower listeners, encouraging critical thinking while fostering community support for those navigating their own journeys of questioning and leaving the orga... more
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