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Jehovah's Witnesses
Critical Thinking
Watchtower Society
Mental Health
Watchtower
Spiritual Independence
Fear-Based Conditioning
Book Of Revelation
Beard Policy Changes
Religious Control
Annual Meeting
Shunning
Charles Taz Russell
Religious Trauma
Identity Crisis
Cognitive Dissonance
Emotional Intelligence
Judicial Issues
New Light
The Watchtower

The 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

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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.

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🔁 Throwback Thursday – Back by RequestA viewer recently commented:“I’m not sure why I’m just now seeing this video in 2025. I really enjoyed it.” ❤️

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode, we revisit the story of Tony — a former elder and third-generation Jehovah’s Witness — as he opens up about the emotional and psychological impact of growing up in th... more

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Monica Velin Rodriguez
Advocate against mandated shunning and former Jehovah's Witness
Episode: Monica Velin Rodriguez - Mother Abducted by her Jehovah's Witness Family

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Lady C
Host and co-host with insights on the psychological aspects of Jehovah's Witnesses' teachings.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • Horrible

    Sorry these things happened. Please keep praying

    Apple Podcasts
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    Carolyn617
    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.

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    ACB0690
    United 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

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    jkclarklaw
    a year ago
  • 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

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    Nobelhus
    United 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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    Wiley2772
    United States2 years ago

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Interview with Efrain: Why I Left the Jehovah's Witness Faith
Q: What do you think it would have been like if our fathers had really known that they were allowing their children to become involved in something that would be making these, that would end?
If the fathers were to get involved, it would have saved a lot of us, many, many heartaches.
Interview with Efrain: Why I Left the Jehovah's Witness Faith
Q: How do you feel as you look at how heavy they were in prophecies that caught your attention to where we actually are today?
Basically, that's what got me out. It is so different how it was back then and how it is now.
Monica Velin Rodriguez - Mother Abducted by her Jehovah's Witness Family
Q: What inspired you to become an advocate against shunning?
Monica's personal experience with mandated shunning and her commitment to raising awareness and helping others motivated her advocacy.

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