Leaving Eden Podcast

Fundies take the WORST lessons from King David

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chad joins us once again to talk about OTHER bible stories about King David and his family, and what lessons fundamentalists take from them. We examin...

I went to the "Tradwife College" that Vanity Fair wrote about, and it's SO much worse than you think

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Sadie discusses the recent article in Vanity Fair about Hyles-Anderson College, which she attended from the fall of 2011 until the...

Caldwell Family Statement/Josh Duggar's Attempt to Get a New Trial (Duggar Update)

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Josh Duggar's attempt to vacate his conviction and secure a new trial based on the theory that Caleb William was the guilt...

Are Christians exempt from taxation?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Christian beliefs around taxation, as well as why some fundamentalist Christians like Kent Hovind have opted for a soverei...

Christian-ese translated to English: Duggar Family Turns on Joe, Emails Decoded

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gavi proves how much he has learned about fundie culture by showing Sadie his INSPIRED AND PRESERVED translation from Fundie/Christia...

Caldwells Vs. Duggars? The Caldwells raise funds for a legal battle

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the GoFundMe that Paul Caldwell (Kendra Duggar's father) posted which has since been deleted.All of the sources for this e...

The Jail Emails/Joe Duggar Pleads Not Guilty: Our Analysis

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the latest developments in the Joe Duggar case. Duggar has pleaded Not Guilty to all charges in Florida, has been released on a $600,...

Shiny Happy People Star joins us to talk about Duggar arrests, fake(?) documents, and IBLP

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shiny Happy People star Chad Harris joins us on this episode to discuss the latest developments in the Joe/Kendra Duggar cases. We discuss the potenti...

Kendra Duggar charged/Duggar family statements/Will there be a trial?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the continuing fallout from Joseph Duggar's arrest for child molestation, including Kendra Duggar's Child Endangerment/Fal...

Joe Duggar has been arrested

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

n this special episode, we discuss the charges filed against former 19 Kids and Counting/Counting On star Joseph Duggar. Duggar is accused of committi...

What do they teach at Cult College?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Sadie tells us all about Hyles-Anderson College, the fundamentalist cult bible college that she enrolled in as an 18-year-old. We ...

5 ultra-specific rules of Christian Fundamentalism that make no sense

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie takes us through the five categories of Crazy Fundie Rules, and how these rules affect your life when you are trying to live by them. Some of th...

Are we living in a SIMULATION?

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Gavi FINALLY gets to talk about his favorite topic, Jean Beaudrillard's "Simulacra and Simulation," which explains Hyperreality. "The Matrix" ...

Do we live in a Post-Truth society?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie takes us through two different theories of truth, and what it means for a statement to be true or not true. 00:00 - Intro 00:47...

The Insane Reason Why Fundies ONLY Use The King James Bible

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie takes us through the bizarre reasoning behind Fundamentalism's stipulation that the King James version is NOT ONLY the "best" v...

S2 The Purity Culture Fundie Dating Manual MORE EXTREME Than I Kissed Dating Goodbye

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review "Dating With a Purpose," which is an IFB purity culture dating manual targeted at teens and young adults in the IFB and at ...

Winning McDonald's to Jesus

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie Carpenter tells us all about Soul Winning, the IFB practice of knocking on doors in order to witness to people and to get them to join your chur...

Fundies YEARN for the year 100 AD

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss what the early church actually was, and how Christianity was formed as much by Paul as it was by Jesus.Citations for claim...

What Is Fundamentalism?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the history of (small f) fundamentalism and how it became (capital F) Fundamentalism that we see today.Subscribe to our You...

How Do Cults Work?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this reintroduction episode, we discuss how cults work with examples from Sadie's life.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@le...

The Mary Cosby Jim Jones Connection

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 3 of our series on Mary Cosby, we discuss the theological reasons why people believe that she is god. We discuss the direct link between Mary ...

We Were Cut Out of the Mary Cosby documentary (Mary Cosby Parts 1 and 2)

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the fall of 2024, we contributed to a streaming documentary focused on Faith Temple Pentacostal church in Salt Lake City Utah, and its first lady, ...

Watch Night 2025

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Dinah House-Fire and Chad Harris to give out the Gifts of the Spirit awards! This awards are based on the gifts of t...

Ep. 259: The Future Of The Pod

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the future of the podcast, we read a letter from a listener who was doxxed by Libs of Tiktok, and we discuss the latest st...

Ep. 258: Fundie Update: Morgan Olliges' online course, Karissa Collins, and Kelly Havens

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we catch up with some fundie influencers, including Morgan Olliges, who has recently released an online course about how to cope with...

Ep. 257: Riley Gaines Lied About Everything

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the recent expose on Riley Gaines, the former University of Kentucky swimmer who has become the face of the anti-trans wom...

Ep. 256: Laughing Through The Pain: The Unannouncement

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!In this episode, we cope with our serious disapp...

Ep. 255: Holiday Survival Guide: MAGA Family Edition

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss attending upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with MAGA or right wing/conservative family members, as well as som...

Ep. 254: Fundies Don't Like Kpop Demon Hunters

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the children's movie, "Kpop Demon Hunters," which is available for streaming on Netflix. We discuss reactions to this movie...

Do You Believe In Ghosts?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go through a recent survey on Americans' beliefs about the paranormal!Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubs...

Ep. 253: Eugenics and Fundamentalism

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

n this episode, we discuss the history of the eugenics movement, and its influence on fundamentalism through the unlikely source of Paul Popenoe.Sourc...

Ep. 252: Carrie (and other horror movies) are bad at quoting the bible

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss the movie "Carrie," based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. This movie features fabricated bible verses that ...

Ep. 251: We Review Amy Duggar King's New Book, "Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade By Getting Louder With The Truth"

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generally our opinions of the book were positive, we hope that if you guys decide to pick it up, you guys enjoy it too. There was a lot of new informa...

Ep. 250: Amy Duggar King joins us to talk about her new book!

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Ep. 249: Does God Pick the President?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the power of god in deciding US elections. Americans were recently polled on whether they think god picks the president an...

EMERGENCY PODCAST: SADIE HAS BEEN RAPTURED

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The rapture has come. Sadie has been taken up, and Gavi and Eric Skwarczynski have been left below. We must all come to terms with our eternal destina...

Ep. 248: The Bible Says WHAT???

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Ep. 247: Christians are Bad at Predicting the End Times

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss a non-exhaustive list of rapture/end times/second coming predictions, their methodology, and what happened after they fail...

Ep. 246: Eutychus

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is brought to you by CBDX! Visit CBDX.com and use code EDEN at checkout for 20% off your first order and get the sleep you deserve! In t...

Ep. 245: Luanne Joins a Cult on King of the Hill

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, cult survivor/cult expert Sadie Carpenter reacts to the King of the Hill episode "Fun with Jane and Jane," in which Luanne and Peggy ...

Ep. 244: Youth Group Insanity (Part 2)

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we react to listener submitted stories of youth group activities that they participated in. There are some TRULY insane ones in there...

Ep. 243: Spiritual Warfare

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie explains the rules of the magic system that governs evangelical beliefs about spiritual warfare. In our news segment, we discus...

Ep. 242: 5th Anniversary Celebration!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've been doing this show for 5 years! Can you believe it? In today's episode, we each pick 5 favorite episodes from each year of the podcast, and Ga...

Ep. 241: Youth Group Insanity

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we react to our listeners most absurd youth group stories and activities. The fun, the gross, the upsetting, and the downright danger...

Ep. 240: Ex-Fundie Therapy With Eric Skwarczynski of Preacher Boys Podcast

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski of Preacher Boys Podcast joins us to discuss the mental toll of learning that people who you grew up around are abu...

Bonus Episode: Shiny Happy People: Teenage Holy War

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the streaming documentary Shiny Happy People: Teenage Holy War, which is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. In this ...

Ep. 239: Dave Ramsey is Being Sued for Discrimination

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Dave Ramsey, the basics of his financial advice, and the ongoing lawsuit against his company, Ramsey Solutions, for religi...

Ep. 238: Secrets of the 2x2 Church

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we review the ABC Impact X Nightline documentary "Secrets of the 2X2 Church"Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.y...

Ep. 237: Doomerism

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss doomerism, its rise in the post-pandemic world, its extreme negative effects on society, and what we can do to help protec...

Ep. 236: Leaving Eden Drag Brunch 2025

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are joined by Dinah House-Fire to discuss Target, Costco, and AI, and to read the last of the pride stories, including Sadie's!Subscribe to ...

Ep. 235: Michael Tait vs. Ray Boltz and Amy Grant

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we compare the response to the sexual abuse allegations against DC Talk and Newsboys singer Michael Tait with the response to Christia...

Ep. 234: Jess Grace Garcia

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by queer pastor Jess Grace Garcia to discuss deconstruction, the nature of sin, and decolonizing Christianity. We hope you enjoy!Subscri...

Ep. 233: Sean Feucht Scandal + Pride Stories

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss the new allegations of financial malfeasance against Sean Feucht, the praise & worship/political musician/influencer w...

Ep. 232: Josh Duggar Legal Update and Pride Stories

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Duggar has filed a new legal motion in the hopes to secure his freedom. We discuss this motion.Former star of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting," Dug...

Pride 2025 Preview/Update

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can't wait to hear your stories! Be sure to send them in to [email protected]!Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube....

Ep. 231: Dino Kartsonakis

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss Dino Kartsonakis, the "Christian Liberace," and his surprising lack of scandals or controversies!Join our discord serve...

Ep. 230: We review Paul Olliges' children's book, Pabs: Legend of Bloodfang

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We review Paul Olliges' new children's book, "Pabs: Legend of Bloodfang." Paul Olliges is a Christian Fundie YouTube content creator. He and his wife ...

Ep. 229: How Do They Pick The Pope?

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Conclave process by which the Roman Catholic Church chooses a new leader. Then, we discuss some potential candidates!P...

Ep. 228: Adolescence

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Netflix series Adolescence, as well as the manosphere.Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5wXrMH6k6Join our s...

Ep. 227: Missions Conferences with Chad Harris

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Chad Harris (AKA Archraddish85) to talk about missions conferences! Also, Gavi live-reacts to missions classic bange...

Ep. 226: Fundie Would You Rather

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we play a game of "would you rather" and this time, it's fundie themed! Hope you enjoy!Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/G5...

Ep. 225: Listener Responses to "Is The Church Doomed?" and "Deprogramming MAGA"

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, we released two episodes about the future of the church and deprogramming friends/family members from the MAGA movement. Our listeners had...

Ep, 224: TRUMP IS THE ANTICHRIST MUSK IS THE FALSE PROPHET

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we (facetiously) discuss the possibility that Donald Trump is the antichrist from Revelation 13, and that Elon Musk is the false proph...

Ep. 223: History of Denominations

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie teaches us about church history and where the idea of christian denominations comes from.Join our discord server! https://disco...

Ep. 222: Dream Work Self Help Cult with Gerette Buglion

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by author Gerette Buglion, who joined a self-help cult related to dream interpretation and new age spirituality at the ...

ep. 221: Deprogramming MAGA

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss useful techniques for deprogramming MAGA Trump supporters in your life. We publish this episode with the understanding that...

Ep. 220: Is The Church DOOMED?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss demographic trends going on within Christianity and the inevitability of Atheists outnumbering Christians in the United St...

Ep. 219: Patriarchy Hannah Catfishes the Trads

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the breaking story that online tradwife Patriarchy Hannah (@harmonizedgrace) is not in fact the submissive wife to Tony an...

Ep. 218: Aimee Semple McPherson Pt. 2

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Aimee Semple McPherson's alleged kidnapping, legal troubles, public reputation, and family struggles later in life.The Lea...

Ep. 217: Aimee Semple McPherson Pt. 1

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first of a 2 part episode about Aimee Semple McPherson, a woman who was possibly the first ever megachurch preacher in the early 1900s. He...

Ep. 216: Deconstruction Questions From Reddit (r/deconstruction)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we answer 6 questions asked to the r/deconstruction subreddit covering a variety of topics including fear of disappointing your paren...

Ep. 215: Jonah and the Fish (not a whale)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we deconstruct the Book of JonahThe Leaving Eden Podcast is a religious deconstruction podcast. The basis for this show is our host S...

Ep. 214: Jinger Duggar's new book, "People Pleaser"

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review Jinger Duggar's new book, "People Pleaser: Breaking Free From the Burden of Imaginary Expectations" The Leaving Eden Podcas...

Ep. 213: Tony and Susan Alamo Part 2: The Stolen Corpse, Child Labor Jackets, and ALLLLL THE BAD STUFF

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Alamo Christian cult following Susan's death in 1982 up until Tony's 2009 imprisonment and death in 2017. This episode...

Ep. 212: Tony and Susan Alamo Pt. 1: Bad Music, Scamming for Jesus, and a Really Good Salad Bar

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of this 2 part episode, we discuss Tony and Susan Alamo's origins, The start of their cult ministry in Southern California, and thei...

Ep. 211: 2024 In Review

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Dinah House-Fire to review what happened in 2024, and to make predictions for 2025!WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND ...

Ep. 210: Its A Wonderful Life

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas classic, "It's A Wonderful Life."WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https:...

Ep. 209: Crazy Hypotheticals Part 2

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the ensoulation of Frankenstein's monster, whether Bella and Edward from Twilight get to go to heaven, and whether or not ...

Ep. 208: Crazy Hypotheticals Part 1

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss cannibalism, lab-grown human meat, cloned dinosaurs, and whether or not AI can go to heaven.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, A...

Ep. 207: The Juggalos Are Not A Cult

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the Insane Clown Posse, the Juggalo subculture, and the cult/gang allegations that have been made against them.WE HAVE ...

Ep. 206: Raising Them Chaste

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we review a purity culture parental guide book written by Richard and Renee Durfield, which outlines the concept of a Key Talk.WE HAV...

Ep. 205: Biblical Archaeology: Red Sea Chariots

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Ron Wyatt's claim that he discovered the remains of chariots at the bottom of the Gulf of Aqaba, thereby proving the truth...

Ep. 204: The Pixy Stix Killer

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss the Pixy Stix Killer and his connection to fundamentalism!WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https:/...

Ep. 203: The Anderson Kids Speak Out

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss recent allegations of domestic abuse against NIFB hate preacher Steven Anderson by several of his children.THIS EPISODE...

Ep. 202: John R. Rice (Part 2)

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss John R. Rice's reputation within the IFB during his later life and after his death, as well as his book "Bobbed Hair, Boss...

Jason Duggar Wedding Special

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason (JaScam) got married to Maddie Duggar in a fall-themed ceremony in eastern Tennessee. The boys wore tan suits.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A...

Ep. 201: John R. Rice (Part 1)

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss John R Rice's Texas origins, his racist teachings, his connections to the broader evangelical movement in the US, and h...

Ep. 200

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie discusses the fundie cultural quirk of not getting proper licenses or permits for things, and Gavi compares the King James Vers...

Ep. 199: David Hyles' Book About Youth Work

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

(Alleged) Pedophile David Hyles wrote a book called "Successful Church Youth Work" in 1976. In this episode, Sadie reads this book and gives us the lo...

Jason Duggar Sued for Fraud! (JaScam)

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Duggar (JaScam) is currently facing a lawsuit alleging he committed breach of contract, breach of warranties, negligence, and fraud. In this epi...

Ep. 198: Cult-Like Mind Control at the Top of Mt. Everest

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Sadie discusses how climbing Mount Everest, and "summit fever" are similar to cult control.Episode sources:https://www.patreon.com/po...

Ep. 196: Jana Duggar Wedding Reactions

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jana Duggar has gotten married to Stephen Wissman.In this episode we talk about:Why it is unusual for a 34 year old woman to be unmarried in the IBLPW...

Ep. 195: Listener Rapture Stories

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we react to listener stories about their experiences with religious teachings about the rapture, the book of revelation, premillennia...

Ep. 194: Dictators

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss how authoritarian regimes function as cults.The story of Ron Jones and the Third Wave:https://libcom.org/article/third-...

Ep. 193: Who Is The Antichrist?

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss three potential antichrist candidates; Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Mikhail Gorbachev. Sourceshttps://billygraham.or...

Ep. 192: Tia Levings discusses her new book, "A Well Trained Wife"

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by author Tia Levings, who discusses her new book, "A Well Trained Wife." This book chronicles Tia's journey into and daring escape from...

Ep. 191: Swedenborgianism

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th century scientist, philosopher, and religious mystic who believed that the church of the day was corrupted and believed...

Ep. 190: Fundie Update

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we discuss fundie reactions to the Trump Trial, JRod's trip to Vegas, the WNBA, and Kanye West's new adult video entertainment com...

Ep, 189: Left Behind (With Dinah House-Fire)

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie is out again this week, so Gavi is joined by Dinah House-Fire, and they review the original Left Behind movie starring Kirk Cameron, as well as ...

Ep. 188: Patrick Henry College, Generation Joshua, and the HSLDA (With Chad Harris)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gavi is joined by Chad Harris to talk about Generation Joshua and Patrick Henry College, two offshoots of the HSLDA which seek to pro...