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The Life After Leaving Podcast: An Ex-Christadelphian Podcast

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Christadelphians
Kingdom Of God
John Thomas
Haifa, Israel
Leaving/ex-Christadelphian Experience
LGBTQ+ Issues
Berean Christadelphians
Netanya, Israel
United Kingdom
Biblical Studies
Portland, United States
LGBTQ
United States
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Gender Roles
Abuse
Armageddon
LGBTQIA
Vaccines
Leaving a Cult

A podcast by ex-Christadelphians for ex-Christadelphians. Together, we dive into the history of the Christadelphians, share stories of former members leaving the sect, and cultivate community among ex-members worldwide.

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Today we’re chatting with Craig! In today’s episode, Craig shares his memories of his time in Christadelphia over forty years ago. Craig joined his local ecclesia as an adolescent and enjoyed the community, the studious environment, and spending time... more

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In today’s episode, Keturah and Bec return to the podcast for Part TWO of our GAYEST episode yet to discuss and challenge how Christadelphians justify bigotry against LGBTQ people. In part two, we focus on the cultural issues that the rampant homopho... more

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In today’s episode, Keturah and Bec return to the podcast for our GAYEST episode yet to discuss and challenge how Christadelphians justify bigotry against LGBTQ people. As queer ex-Christadelphians ourselves, we share our stories and re-examine the b... more

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In today’s episode, Chloe joins me as we examine the Christadelphian doctrine of the Kingdom of God on Earth! We start by reviewing the different phases of this apocalyptic doctrine and discussing what it was like to be raised as children to believe ... more

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Today we’re chatting with Steve to explore what the Bible actually says about the future “Kingdom of God”! Join us for heathen “Sunday School” as we explore the evolution of some of the ideas in the Bible that are necessary to believe in an eternal “... more

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Today we’re chatting with Andy! In today’s episode, Andy shares his experience of growing up as a Christadelphian in the UK. Ever since he was a young boy performing in Sunday School, Andy was uncomfortable in the spotlight. He shares his memories of... more

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Today we’re finishing our investigation of the medical qualifications of “Doctor” John Thomas, the founder of the Christadelphians. In this history episode, we’ll follow John Thomas’ career during his time in the United States from the 1830’s into th... more

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Today we’re chatting with Katie! Katie’s story is an eye-opening account of the harms and pressure of sexism in Christadelphian culture on young girls. As a child, Katie was pulled out of the public school system in order to spend her time primarily ... more

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Key Facts

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Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Craig Fairweather
Ex-Christadelphian, researcher and host guest
Episode: S4 Ep. 44 Fellowship with Craig
Ben Grace
Musician and ex-Christadelphian who led music and ministry efforts before leaving the church
Independent musician and trauma-informed activist
Episode: S3 Ep. 32 Fellowship with Ben
Dr. Steve
Academic Biblical scholar with PhD in Hebrew Bible, ex-Christadelphian
Independent scholar/Academic institutions mentioned in interview
Episode: S3 Ep. 31 Biblical Studies 101 for Ex-Christadelphians with Steve
Timothy Conway
Former FBI supervisor
None explicit in episode
Episode: S3 Ep. 29 Fellowship with Tim
Sarah Ruth
Guest who grew up in the Berean Christadelphians and shared her leaving story
Berean Christadelphians (former)
Episode: S3 Ep 27. Fellowship with Sarah

Host

Zinnia
Host of the podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Zinnia amplifies the voices of ex-christadelphians!

    Zinnia’s work on this podcast has been a game changer for ex-CDs. Finally we can share our stories in an easily-accessible medium. I love how each person’s account is different and showcases the facets of life in Christadelphia. One thing we all seem to have in common is our humor and resilience. Keep up the good work, Z!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mc_Hesha
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Goes beyond storytelling to discuss systemic issues within closed communities.
Content is consistently thoughtful, nuanced, and empowering.
A welcoming space with diverse experiences and humor.
Shows amplify survivor voices and makes personal stories accessible.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#218
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S3 Ep. 25 Fellowship with Vanessa R
Q: Did you regret going to university and pursuing 'funny ideas' outside the faith?
Vanessa describes initially feeling constrained, then embracing university as a path to critical thinking, feminism, and broader worldviews, which helped her reframe her life and reduce fear about leaving the community.
S3 Ep. 25 Fellowship with Vanessa R
Q: Who is the main character in your novel and what conflicts do they face leaving the Christadelphians?
The protagonist is a young woman named Tranquility, who feels the pressure to be baptized and to conform, while pursuing a nursing dream and navigating crossover relationships, with the Gulf War acting as a catalyst for choosing independence.
S3 Ep. 25 Fellowship with Vanessa R
Q: What sparked your decision to write a fictionalized account of your Christadelphian experience?
Vanessa felt compelled to tell her story after studying creative writing and realizing how much there was to say about leaving a tightly controlled religious environment; she wanted to illuminate the challenges and possibilities of life after departure.
S3 Ep. 31 Biblical Studies 101 for Ex-Christadelphians with Steve
Q: What about the role of gender and feminism in biblical interpretation today?
There is growing recognition of female biblical scholars and queer perspectives, which broaden understanding and show that female figures like Deborah or Ruth can be read in empowering ways, highlighting that traditional interpretations often reflect patriarchal contexts and can be reexamined with modern critical tools.
S3 Ep. 31 Biblical Studies 101 for Ex-Christadelphians with Steve
Q: How does understanding Paul differ when you suspect some of his letters might not be by Paul himself?
Scholars distinguish between Pauline and Deutero-Pauline writings based on vocabulary, style, and historical context, noting that several letters attributed to Paul were likely written by others or in his framework; this complicates claims about Paul's direct authorship and how his ideas were transmitted.

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