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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
Christian Nationalism
Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement
Pride Month
Religious Trauma
Deconstruction
Mary Cosby
Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City
Duggar Family
IFB
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

Nikki Park
Host of Fixate Today, Gone Tomorrow and researcher of the Micah Miller case.
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Episode: J. P. Miller's WEIRD Theology (With Nikki Park)
Sadie Carpenter
Christian Fundamentalism Survivor and advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness
Episode: Fundamentalism Survivor Reacts to "Death of the Pastor's Wife"
Lilly Archive
Researcher/creator focused on the Duggars, Bates, Plaths; Fundie Archive content creator
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Episode: The Lilly Archive Episode
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 television personality and author
Author of Holy Disruptor
Episode: Ep. 251: We Review Amy Duggar King's New Book, "Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade By Getting Louder With The Truth"
Eric Skwarczynski
Host of Preacher Boys Podcast
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Episode: Ep. 240: Ex-Fundie Therapy With Eric Skwarczynski of Preacher Boys Podcast
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"

Hosts

Sadie Carpenter
Cult survivor and host focusing on deconstruction, research, and trauma-informed analysis within evangelical and IFB contexts.
Gavi HaCohen
Co-host who provides historical framing, outside perspective, and critical analysis alongside Sadie.

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
    Canada4 months 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

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    Amyhoneybadger
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Too Long: Too much gibberish

    Please get to the point and stop talking about random stuff

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    2
    Sohcks
    United States6 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

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    JT Mark17
    United States7 months ago
  • So messed up

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

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    Southsidewhitesoxfan
    United States7 months ago

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Occasional vocal critiques about pacing or tone; strong content overall.
Consistently practical takes on navigating religious trauma and accountability.
Engaging mix of survivor storytelling and analysis.
Smart, well-researched critiques of cult dynamics.

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J. P. Miller's WEIRD Theology (With Nikki Park)
Q: What specifically about J. P.'s theology, can you tell us that would be interesting or different from what you would expect?
Park describes Miller presenting contradictory positions about gender roles, adapting his answers to his audience, and blending or altering Bible translations in his book. She also discusses his identification with King David and his emphasis on Hosea and Gomer.
J. P. Miller's WEIRD Theology (With Nikki Park)
Q: Nikki, how did you first become aware of this Micah Miller case?
Park says she encountered the case while scrolling through news, became concerned by the circumstances around Micah's death and her pastor husband's sermon, and began covering it on her podcast.
How did Sadie's Family Become Fundie? That and other questions! (October Q&A Part 2)
Q: How did Sadie get into social work, and what kind of work does she do?
Sadie works in a non-clinical peer-support role focused on young people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and trafficking. Her work includes systems navigation, personal coaching and teaching, including training domestic violence advocates. She says the role did not require a college degree and explains that client confidentiality limits what she can share publicly.
How did Sadie's Family Become Fundie? That and other questions! (October Q&A Part 2)
Q: How did Sadie's family become fundie?
Sadie's father was raised Methodist, felt called to preach, and became attracted to the Independent Fundamental Baptist church through its energetic preaching and the books of Jack Hyles and John R. Rice. He moved his family to Hammond, Indiana, attended Hyles-Anderson College, and became increasingly committed to the church. His decision to decline a job offer from Hyles and pursue pastoring instead contributed to the family losing status within the movement.
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.

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What is Leaving Eden Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deconstructing high-control religious movements and cult dynamics through first-hand survivor insight, historical context, and rigorous research. Hosts Sadie Carpenter and Gavi HaCohen dissect how coercive control, religious orthodoxy, and family systems shape abuse, accountability, and healing, often weaving in survivor perspectives, case studies from the IFB world, and contemporary culture to illuminate broader social harms. Across episodes, the duo combines thorough analysis with accessible storytelling, inviting conversations about sexuality, identity, and religion while highlighting resources for listeners navigating similar journeys. A notable strength is the blend of lived experience with careful scholarship, maki... more

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