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Leaving Eden Podcast

Leaving Eden LLC
Fundamentalism
Independent Fundamental Baptist
Cults
Christianity
Purity Culture
Mental Health
Rapture
Christian Fundamentalism
Donald Trump
Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement
Pride Month
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Mary Cosby
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Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City
IFB
Religious Trauma
Duggar Family
Book Of Revelation
Ifb Movement

An Ex-Fundie, Deconstruction, and Cult podcast as told by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavi HaCohen. This podcast covers Sadie's cult, (The Independent Fundamental Baptist church), other cults, (including Jonestown and the Branch Davidians), cult-related media (including reality TV shows and documentaries like The Duggars/19 Kids and Counting, Shiny Happy People, Welcome to Plat... more

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Recent Guests

Sadie Carpenter
Cult expert and survivor; co-host is Sadie
Cult survivor and expert
Episode: Abusive Relationships and Cults
Chad Harris
IBLP survivor, appeared in Shiny Happy People and Duggar-related media
IBLP survivor
Episode: Fundies take the WORST lessons from King David
Amy Duggar King
Reality TV personality and author
Episode: Ep. 250: Amy Duggar King joins us to talk about her new book!
Jess Grace Garcia
A non-binary polyamorous pastor exploring decolonizing Christianity and queer spirituality.
Episode: Ep. 234: Jess Grace Garcia
Gerette Buglion
Survivor of a pseudo-religious toxic self-help cult
Episode: Ep. 222: Dream Work Self Help Cult with Gerette Buglion
Tia Levings
Author of 'A Well Trained Wife'
Episode: Ep. 192: Tia Levings discusses her new book, "A Well Trained Wife"
Dinah House-Fire
Drag performer and creator of the Dinah character
Episode: Ep. 186: Drag Brunch 2024 with Dinah House-Fire
Andrew Pledger
Podcast host of Surviving Bob Jones University, LGBTQ advocate
Surviving Bob Jones University
Episode: Ep. 183: Interview with Andrew Pledger of "Surviving Bob Jones University"
Laura Paul
Friend of Sadie and a guest discussing Casa Bonita
Episode: Ep. 180: Casa Bonita

Hosts

Sadie Carpenter
Survivor of a high-control religious environment; co-host and principal researcher/storyteller.
Gavi HaCohen
Co-host with outsider perspective; provides legal, cultural, and analytical insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Amazing content with one huge problem

    I love this show and Sadie especially and have been binging episodes non stop. However I’m begging the hosts PLEASE decide if you want to swear on your show or not swear on your show. It’s incredibly painful to listen to your show when there are constant loud beeps (particularly when wearing headphones.) It makes absolutely no sense at all that one host swears in almost every single sentence and then you edit out the swearing with non-stop beeping. I love the content and don’t want to have to un... more

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    3
    Kattann4
    Canadaa month ago
  • Can’t stop listening

    I started listening after watching ‘Shiny Happy People’ doc and wanted to know more about this world. This podcast was exactly what I was looking for . The dynamic between the hosts - their knowledge their curiosity is extremely engaging. Also really appreciate how they have been highlighting the similarities /connections/overlap between cults and domestic violence . In particular coercive control, which is such a hard concept to wrap your head around. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amyhoneybadger
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Too Long: Too much gibberish

    Please get to the point and stop talking about random stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sohcks
    United States4 months ago
  • Sadie ❤️

    I recently discovered this podcast when it was mentioned in another podcast I listened to.

    I listened to the referenced episode & I was blown away with Sadie’s nuanced and compassionate approach. I appreciated her transparency with her struggles in denouncing certain aspects of her previous religion. She really brings you into her process.

    That made me go back to the beginning of the catalog & listen to all the episodes. I’m almost caught up! I just love Sadie so much! Her curiosity & resear... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT Mark17
    United States4 months ago
  • So messed up

    It really is just two humans giving their opinions on the Christian faith. Take it or leave it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Southsidewhitesoxfan
    United States4 months ago

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Compelling mix of empathy and rigor.
Balanced, insightful, sometimes polarizing.
Engaging, well-researched, survivor-informed.
Bold, thoughtful critique of fundie culture.
Strong narrative and media literacy angle.

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Shiny Happy People Star joins us to talk about Duggar arrests, fake(?) documents, and IBLP
Q: How should the media approach court documents and potential misconduct in high-profile cases to protect victims?
Rely on verifiable sources, protect anonymity of victims, and avoid sensationalism; acknowledge uncertainty while providing careful analysis of available records.
Shiny Happy People Star joins us to talk about Duggar arrests, fake(?) documents, and IBLP
Q: What do you think motivates Jim Bob Duggar's media presence and how it interacts with IBLP?
A mix of salesmanship, family enterprise, and religious fervor; Jim Bob likely saw TV exposure as a way to promote IBLP while also leveraging the family's brand for income.
Ep. 250: Amy Duggar King joins us to talk about her new book!
Q: Where were you in your faith and life journey at that time regarding baptism?
I really respected him at one point, very much so. He didn't yell. I was just like, what are you saying?
Ep. 250: Amy Duggar King joins us to talk about her new book!
Q: What are some things that you've changed in your parenting?
I was raised with physical discipline, and I've chosen not to do that to my kid. I think that scientifically, it's proven that it doesn't help or work.
Ep. 237: Doomerism
Q: What can you do to find yourself if you find yourself going into a doom spiral?
The best way is to avoid getting into one to begin with by knowing what topics to avoid and prioritizing your mental health.

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