Leaving Eden Podcast

Ep. 94 And A Half: Welcome To Plathville Season 4 Recap ( Kim and Barry Plath / Divorce / Ethan / Olivia / Micah / Moriah / Strip Club Etiquette / Jamaica / Reality TV / TLC / Drama / Family / Weed )

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know what it is. All the spice. Sadie and Gavi are here with their takes on everything that occurred in season 4 of welcome to Plathville. Micah's...

Ep. 94: Plathville Part 2: Seasons 1-3 Recap (TLC / Reality TV / Welcome To Plathville / Plath Family / Deconstruction / Vision Forum / IFB / Kim / Barry / Ethan / Olivia / Micah / Moriah / Music)

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Sadie and Gavri'el recap Welcome to Plathville seasons 1-3. (Season 4 recap will be available for streaming on Wednesday) The...

Ep. 93: How To: Dating (Ex-fundie / Fundie Snark / Deconstruction / Purity Culture / Relationships / Sex Education / Consent / Exvangelical)

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss learning how to date after leaving fundamentalism. If you want us to talk about something you'd like ...

Ep. 92: Plathville Part 1: Are The Plaths IBLP or IFB? (NEW INFO) ( Fundie Snark / TLC / Jill Rodrigues / J-Rod / Duggars / Theology / Deconstruction / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundamentalism / Reality TV)

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el begin their deep dive (Part 1 of 2) into the Plath family from TLC's Welcome to Plathville! They introduce the family members, the ...

Ep. 91: Burnout (Deconstruction / Theology / Fundie Snark / Fundie Life / Balance / Lifestyle / Fundamentalism / Physical Health / Mental Health)

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the very real dangers that fundamentalist life poses to a person's physical and mental health, namely thro...

Ep. 90: Warren Jeffs and the FLDS (Mormonism / Fundamentalism / LDS / Keep Sweet Pray and Obey / Religion / Jesus / John Smith)

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, Sadie and Gavi talk about the FLDS, Eat Sweet Pray and Obey, and Warren and Rulon Jeffs. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW ...

Ep. 89: Christian Nationalism (Biblical Literalism Is Idolatry) (American History / Theology / 4th of July / Fundie Snark / Christian Music / Manifest Destiny)

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 4th of July! On today's episode, Sadie explains to Gavri'el exactly where the idea of Christian Nationalism comes from, and why so many Christia...

Ep. 88: The Leaving Eden Drag Brunch Returns With Listener Stories! (Feat. Dinah House-Fire) (Pride / LGBTQ / Mailbag / Deconstruction / Fun)

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavi are ONCE AGAIN joined by Dinah House-Fire the greatest ex-fundie drag performer and exorcism recipient to ever live. The three of them ...

Ep. 87: Pride 3: The Gayzer Beam (Grooming Libel) (LGBTQ+ Rights / Fundamentalism / Politics / History / Deconstruction / Cult Deprogramming)

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Sadie and Gavi discuss the libelous allegations of grooming that are being leveled against the LGBTQ+ community. Don't worry though, ...

Ep. 86: Pride Month Special Interview with Elizabeth Hunter! (AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!) (Deconstruction)

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Today's AMAZING episode, Sadie and Gavi get to talk to the one and only Liz Hunter, AKA LITERALLY the coolest person to ever escape from fundamenta...

Ep. 85: The History of Pride (And Why You Shouldn't Be A TERF) (LGBTQ / IFB / Fundamentalism / Deconstruction / Cult Stories / Queer Stories / Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual / Transgender / Nonbinary)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's pride month special episode, Sadie tells us all about the history of pride and LGBTQ+ activism in the United States, and explains how trans...

Ep. 84: Cult Leaders And Convicted Pedophiles Are Bad At Writing Mental Health Self-Help Books (Feat. Dr. Shoshana Fagen) (IFB / Fundamentalism / Jack Schaap / First Baptist Church of Hammond)

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ex-Cult leader, former FBCH Pastor, and convicted pedophile/sex trafficker "Dr." Jack Schaap believes that he is an expert in mental health and christ...

Josh Duggar Sentencing Special: 12 Years and Counting (Duggars / IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / True Crime / Trial Coverage / Amy King / Caleb Williams / Anna Duggar / Michelle Duggar / Fundie Snark)

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavi discuss Josh Duggar's sentencing, from motions, to objections, to his prison term. They also discuss the letters written to the judge b...

Ep. 83: A Day In The Life At Cult College (HAC / IFB / Fundamentalism / Cult Stories / Soulwinning / Hyles Anderson College)

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie takes us through a day in her life during college. If you thought high school was hectic, just wait. We hear about fire alarms,...

Ep. 82: A Day In The Life In Cult High School (IFB / Deconstruction / Stories / Education / Ministry / Fundamentalism / Pastor's Kid)

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Sadie describes what a day in her life was like during high school, both during the week and on the weekends. An Extended ver...

Ep. 81: My Smokin' Hot Wife (Mothers Day) (IFB / Cult Stories / Theology / Deconstruction / Proverbs 31 / Sexism / Misogyny / Relationships / Motherhood / Biblical Womanhood)

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el honor the occasion of Mothers Day by discussing the proverbial Proverbs 31 woman. Sadie explains how even compliments and praise ca...

Ep. 80: The Mother of All Conspiracy Theories: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion (Fundamentalism / IFB / Judaism / Antisemitism / History / Russia / Hitler / Nazi / John Todd / Satanic Panic)

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Sadie and Gavri'el explore the link between Illuminati/New World Order conspiracy theories, and fundamentalism by taking a deep di...

Ep. 79: The Monarch Returns for Missions Madness (Feat. Dinah House-Fire) (Missions / IFB / Fundamentalism / Listener Stories / Racism / Jesus)

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dinah House-Fire has returned to our podcast to discuss YOUR missions stories! Join us for the laughter and the tears!Extended version of this episode...

Ep. 78: From the Illuminati to the IFB: The Fantastic Lies of John Todd (Cult Stories / Conspiracy / New World Order / Q anon / Fundamentalism / Satanic Panic / Occult / Witchcraft / Ritual Abuse)

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why fundamentalism is so rife with conspiracy theories? Have you ever wondered about the link between the IFB and Q anon? Have ...

Ep. 77: Eric Skwarczynski of the Preacher Boys Podcast (IFB Stories / Cult Stories / Purity Culture / Marriage / Deconstruction / Toxic Masculinity)

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to be joined by documentarian Eric Skwarczynski of the Preacher Boys Podcast for an enlightening conversation about what it was like...

Ep. 76: Getting Snug with the Dugg Part 2: Walmart Bathroom Pregnancy Test (Duggar In-Laws/Weddings Rundown) (Jinger/Jeremy Vuolo / Justin/Claire / Joseph/Kendra / Josiah/Lauren / Jed/Katey)

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we continue our snarkable rundown of Duggar in-laws and weddings including but not limited to Jeremy's expensive taste in sneakers, t...

Ep. 75: Getting Snug with the Dugg Part 1: No Duggrets (Duggar In-Laws and Weddings Rundown) (Fundie Snark 19KAC / Counting On / IBLP / ATI / Courtship / Marriage / Fundamentalism)

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've been making this show for nearly two years and Gavri'el has still never seen a single full episode of 17/18/19 kids and counting. It's up to Sad...

Ep. 74: Q&A Episode Number 3 and Life Update (Parenting / Catholicism / Grief / Unorthodox / Righteous Gemstones / LGBTQ / Formula 1 / Television)

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el answer listener questions on a variety of topics.Thank you to all of our listeners who have in many different ways...

February 26 Update

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you all so much for your kindness in these difficult times. It means the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenp...

Ep. 73: The Laws of God vs. The Laws of Men / Terri Schaivo (David Gibbs / Christian Law Association / Politics / IFB / IBLP / Bill Gothard / Fundamentalism)

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss the Christian Law Association, a "Legal Ministry" set up to provide pro-bono defense for Christians around the country. Be...

Ep. 72: So Prudish It's Accidentally Kinky: The Cult Sex Manual (Intended for Pleasure) (Theology / Fundie Snark / IFB / IBLP / Duggars Snark)

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el review "Intended for Pleasure," the christian fundamentalist sex manual written by Dr. Ed Wheat and his wife, Gaye Wheat. This is a...

Ep. 71: Good Old Fashioned Toxic Masculinity (IFB / Cult Stories / Bullying / Emotion Control / Deconstruction / Purity Culture / LGBT Bullying)

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss toxic masculinity in fundamentalism. Sadie figures out why boys didn't like her in high school, and the tw...

Ep. 70: IBLP Advanced Seminar / Michelle Duggar... Wears Pants? (Fundie Snark / ATI / Bill Gothard / Duggars)

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el explore the absurdity that is Bill Gothard's Institute for Basic Life Principles Advanced Seminar. They play a fun Etiquette guessi...

Ep. 69: The Most BANNED Book of ALL BANNED BOOKS (Fundamental Seduction) (IFB / Jack Hyles / David Hyles / True Crime / Cult Survivor / Deconstruction / Cult Stories / )

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After years of searching, Sadie has finally gotten her hands on a copy of Voyle Glover's 1990 book, Fundamental Seduction. Sadie and Gavri'el go throu...

Ep. 68: Ethnic Cleansing But Make It Christian (A Beka Books / ABEKA Curriculum) (Education / History / Science / Abortion / Evolution / Pensacola / School)

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie introduces Gavri'el to the ABEKA school curriculum, a popular curriculum for Christian schools produced by Pensacola Christian College. Together...

Ep. 67: Gender Segregated Staircases (Pensacola Christian College) (Music / Education / Hyles Anderson College / Food / Nursing)

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie recounts her time at the STRICTEST COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES (not really). Gavri'el and Sadie compare and contrast college experiences, and S...

Ep. 66: David Koresh, The Branch Davidians, and the Siege of Waco (Cult Stories / True Crime)

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of 2022, Sadie and Gavri'el explore the sad story of the siege of Waco, which resulted in the deaths of 75 people including more...

Ep. 65: Watch Night (New Years Special) Feat. Dinah House-Fire (Fun / Games / Duggar Snark / Fundie Snark / IFB / Mad Libs / Drag Queen / LGBTQ)

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el celebrate the end of 2021 with watch night! They play fun games, discuss the year gone past, and what they have planned for 2022! T...

Ep. 64: The Beefy Boys 4 Jesus (Jack Chick / Conspiracy / Satanic Panic / QAnon / Comics / Racism)

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what the Fundie answer to James Bond was? What about the Fundies answer to the whole Blaxsploitation film craze? Well look no f...

Josh Duggar Trial Recap: THE VERDICT! (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Legal Update / Fundie Snark / Crime)

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Duggar AKA the Sex Pest has been found GUILTY. Sadie and Gavri'el discuss closing arguments, the charges, jury deliberations, and Jim Bob's hair....

Josh Duggar Trial Week 2 Recap (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Legal Update / Fundie Snark / Crime)

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el go through the final two days of witness testimony in Josh Duggar's trial for possession of child sex abuse materials. Additio...

TRUE CRIME: Episode 63: The Tragic Tale of Andrea Yates (Murder / Patriarchy / Cult Stories / Mental Health / Postpartum Depression and Psychosis)

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this true crime episode, Sadie takes Gavri'el through the story of Andrea Yates, a woman who in 2001 admitted to drowning her five children in a ba...

Josh Duggar Trial Week 1 Recap (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Legal Update / Fundie Snark / Crime)

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el recap the first week of Josh Duggar's trial, including evidentiary hearings, jury selection, opening statements, and witness testim...

Ep. 62: Are the Satanists REALLY That Bad? (Satanic Panic Part 2) (Theology / Satanism / Conspiracy / QAnon)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el continue their two-part series on Satan and Satanism by exploring how the satanic panic has influenced mass hysteria phenomena toda...

Ep. 61: Satan Is Our Lord And Master (Satanic Panic Part 1) (Theology / Satanism)

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el talk about all things Satan! Satan in the bible, Satan in popular culture, and the Satanic Panic, including exampl...

Ep. 60: How to Break Your Loved Ones Out of a Cult (Deconstruction / IFB / Deprogramming / Exfundie)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie gives us step-by-step instructions to help our friends and loved ones break out of cults and high pressure groups. Uncensored and extended epis...

BREAKING NEWS: Jim Bob is Running for Senate (God Help Us All) (Duggars / IBLP / Quiverfull / Cult / Politics / Fundie Snark / Josh Duggar Trial)

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You heard correctly, James Robert Duggar, AKA Jim Bob Duggar, AKA Jim Boob, is running for a seat in Arkansas State Senate. To us, this seems like an ...

Ep. 59: Prohibitive Vaginas and Songs that Traumatized us: Hilarious Interview with IBLP survivor and Author Heather Heath (AKA BacksliddenHarlot) (Quiverfull / IFB / FUNNY)

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Heather Heath graces us with her HILARIOUS presence in an interview in promotion of her new book, “Lovingly Abused.” Sadie and Heather bond...

Ep. 58: The Dark Side of Marriage in a Cult (Complementarianism) (IFB / IBLP / Marriage / Sex / Cult / Theology / Patriarchy)

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie takes Gavri'el through what the IFB teaches about marriage, ranging from hard biblical patriarchy (like the IBLP) to "soft patriarchy," also kno...

Ep. 57: Primer for NEW LISTENERS and Review for Long Time Fans (BITE Model / Cults / Theology / IBLP / Scientology / Mormonism / MLM)

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el welcome new listeners to the show by reviewing what exactly a cult is. They then play a game of "Cult or Not a Cult" with various g...

Ep. 56: Doug Phillips and the Vision Forum (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull)

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el discuss Vision Forum, Doug Phillips, and the disturbing sexual assault suit against him.(This episode contains discussions of sexua...

Ep. 55: Mental Health Does Not Exist According to Fundies (Sadie and Gavri'el Talk About Therapy)

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of the episode, Sadie describes "counseling," which is the IFB's sometimes useless, sometimes malignant alternative to mental health...

Josh Duggar and Kent Hovind Legal Update (The Baptist Tiger King and the Pest Arrested Pt. 3) (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the latest news in two IFB-related legal cases, those involving Josh Duggar, and those involving Kent Hovind.For more infor...

Ep. 54: Jill Rodrigues is Extremely Messy (Fundies LOVE Multilevel Marketing) (Fundie Snark / MLM)

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you know who Jill Rodrigues is, you know exactly what is coming. If you don't know, buckle up. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on o...

Ep. 53: ABORTION

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el take a look at the contentious and divisive issue of abortion. Please note: Sadie has compiled an extensive l...

Ep. 52: The High Holidays 5782! (Theology / Judaism)

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el attend high holidays services and talk about it!Video of Rosh Hashanah Services:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnuOXjVD_wVideo of...

Ep. 51: TRUE CRIME: Doctorb Kent Hovind Stars on the Baptist Bachelor in Paradise (Kent Hovind Part 2) (Fundie Snark)

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Honestly there's just too much INSANE stuff about Kent that it makes no sense to even TRY to put it in the description. Here are a few references thou...

Ep. 50: Doctorb Kent Hovind's Very Scientific Evidence of the Real and Actual Existence of Dragons (Dr. Dino Part 1) (Fundie Snark)

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when Sadie assigned Gavri'el a "creation science" seminar video to watch for homework?" Well that video was too insane to just be a homework ...

Ep. 49: Back to School Special: American History (Education / Cult School)

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss Sadie's Education in the topic of American HistoryUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Pa...

Ep. 48: Back to School Special: Banned Books (Education / Cult School)

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss banned books and approved IFB literature!Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon!htt...

Ep. 47: Back to School Special: EVOLUTION vs. CREATIONISM (Education / Cult School)

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the moment we've all been waiting for. Sadie and Gavri'el dive headfirst into the creation/evolution debate. In the second half of the episode, s...

Ep. 46: One Year Anniversary (Feat. Rod Stewart)

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el reflect on the past year of podcasting, create hypothetical rules for their own cult, and Sadie tells the story of the time that sh...

Homework Edition: Back To School Special: Magic School Bus

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el review three episodes of the Magic School BusUncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com...

Ep. 45: Back to School Special: Are Dinosaurs Real? (Education / Cult School)

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el discuss their visit the the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to look at dinosaur bones.  Uncensored and extended epis...

Ep. 44: Listener Questions (Gay Blood Ban, Hogwarts Houses, Thotest is Hottest)

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el take listener questions regarding a variety of subjects.Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www....

Ep. 43: Bill Gothard and the IBLP (Part 2): Bank Bills GotHard Ranks the Bills of Birds (and gets accused by 34 women of grooming) (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el continue their exploration of inarguable weirdo Bill Gothard.https://homeschoolersanonymous.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/wisdom-booklet...

Ep. 42: Bill Gothard and the IBLP (Part 1) (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el begin a deep dive into the bizarre and controlling world of the Institute for Basic Life Principles and its founder, Bill Gothard.D...

Ep. 41: Pride Month FINALE Special: Leaving Eden Drag Brunch with Dinah House-Fire (LGBTQ)

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In probably the most ridiculous episode that they have ever done, Gavri'el and Sadie are joined by the one and only Ex-Fundie drag queen, Dinah House-...

Pride Month Special Homework Edition: Lady Gaga (LGBTQ)

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el review the first three albums from Stefani Germanotta, AKA Lady Gaga. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Pa...

Ep. 40: Pride Month Special: Pray the Gay Away (Conversion Therapy) (LGBTQ / Fundie Snark)

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el talk about the history of conversion therapy, the ex-gay movement, and the ex-ex-gay movement. They also share listener stories.Unc...

Pride Month Special Reverse Homework Edition: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (LGBTQ)

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie assigns Gavri'el the 2001 rock musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch to review. Uncensored and extended episodes are availabl...

Ep. 39: Pride Month Special Interview with Evan Jones (LGBTQ)

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el have a conversation with Evan Jones of the Your Queer Story Podcast. Evan tells his inspiring story of surviving abuse within the I...

Ep. 38: Happy Pride! (Theology / LGBTQ)

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el wish everybody a happy pride, read beautiful and moving stories from listeners, and provide alternate interpretati...

Ep. 37: The Trail of Blood (Where is the Foreskin?) (Theology)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie takes Gavri'el through the Baptist version of Baptist history, and explains why they've got a flag that's got writing on it for some reason. Unc...

Dating With A Purpose: A Teen Dating Manual Written By Convicted Pedophile Jack Schaap (No We're Not Joking)

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie assigns Gavri'el homework. This homework assignment is the book, "Dating With a Purpose," a Christian Fundamentalist dating manual written by "D...

Ep. 36: Breaking the Script (The Brokeback Mountain Sin Defense) (Theology)

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie teaches Gavri'el how to break the script of an IFB soul winner by taking him through the whole sales pitch. Enjoy!This episode ...

Ep. 35: TRUE CRIME: The Story of Elsa Garcia: Literally The Worst Thing The IFB Has Ever Done (We Mean It, This Episode Is Not For Sensitive Ears)

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this true crime episode, Sadie and Gavri'el recount the tragic tale of Elsa Garcia, and the horrible violent abuse she suffered at the hands of Joe...

Homework Edition: South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (Movie Review)

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the 1999 movie based on Comedy Central's "South Park" cartoon, South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. The next homework epi...

Ep. 34: Chick Tracts: Jack Chick's Bathroom Reading Material (Brainwashing)

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Sadie and Gavri'el explore the Chickiverse... or the Tractiverse... or the Unichick. Whatever you want to call it. The world of Ja...

Breaking News: Josh Duggar The Pest Arrested Pt. 2 (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New details have emerged from the bail hearing of Josh Duggar. Sadie and Gavri'el give their analysis and opinions. WARNING: This episode contains dis...

Ep. 33: Mothers Day (Cult Stories)

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a new mom, Sadie reflects on the IFB's traditions and expectations regarding motherhood and mothers' day. Gavri'el makes a joke so filthy that it w...

Breaking News: The Pest Arrested (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our insights on the latest indictments against Josh DuggarWARNING: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse image...

Ep. 32: Youths Love the St. Louis Cardinals (Baptish to English) (Cult Deconstruction)

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie takes Gavri'el through some key parts of her transition out of being a cult member, including learning how to dress and learnin...

Ep. 31: Steven Anderson and the NIFB (Part 2): The Pissing Preacher (Fundie Snark)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the 2nd edition, this episode's about pissing, and about a preacher who thinks that women should stay in the kitchenLeaving Eden Podcast Merch...

Ep. 30: Steven Anderson and the NIFB (Part 1): Tempe Arizona Strip Mall Theology (Fundie Snark)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the IFB not repressive enough? Are you not satisfied with JUST hating LGBT people, women, and Black people? WELL, Sadie and Gavri'el are here to in...

Ep. 29: Easter Special: The Passion of the Christ 2: Glory Holes (Movie Review)

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el watch and review a terrible Mel Gibson movie. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leavin...

Ep. 28: Spring Program (Part 2): The Big Day (Goldfish Sunday) (Cult Stories)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is THE BIG DAY. And Sadie and Gavri'el are ready to swallow live goldfish to prove their love for this podcast. Not actually. They will not swal...

Ep. 27: Spring Program (Part 1): Childhood Trauma and Banana Split Logistics (Cult Stories)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie introduces the ***SPRING PROGRAM*** as a shameless way for us to hawk our brand new merchandise which is available now for purc...

Ep. 26: FAKE TRUE CRIME? Sadielock Holmes & Nancy Jew and the Mystery of Paul Sand (Doody)

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Sadie and Gavri'el investigate the tale of a man who murdered his cheating wife and her lover, as was told by Jack Hyles in one of...

Ep. 25: TRUE CRIME: "My Personal Finance Teacher Was Running a Ponzi Scheme" (Thom Kimmel)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Today's TRUE CRIME episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss the exploits of one Thom Kimmel, who was imprisoned for running a Ponzi scheme using IFB chu...

Ep. 24: What's With All The Questions? (Listener Questions)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode, Sadie and Gavri'el take YOUR questions and give them answers! This includes discussions of sainthood, other bible colleg...

Ep. 23: Called To Preach (Theology)

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be "Called To Preach?" How does it happen? When does it happen? Today we find out. Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Ro...

Ep. 22: TRUE CRIME: Living by Faith: The Legend of Lester Roloff and his Legendary Standoff with the State of Texas

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lester Roloff was a titan who led a life that was as dramatic as the manner of his death. We would almost like him if it weren't for all of the child ...

Ep. 21: Valentine's Day Banquet, AKA The Baptist Dundies, AKA The FUNdies (Cult Stories / Dating)

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In preparation for Valentine's Day, Sadie tell Gavri'el about the time-honored IFB tradition of the Valentine's Day Banquet. Tune in for the absolute ...

Homework Edition: Graceland

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie reviews Paul Simon's 1986 masterpiece, Graceland. Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.sp...

Ep. 20: I Am A Girl, Defined By My Sexual Purity (And My Nazi Ancestry) (Fundie Snark)

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bethany and Kristen are two sisters who have a fundie-lite YouTube channel, Girl Defined. They create content for young christian women. Somehow they ...

Reverse Homework Edition: Sheffey (Movie Review / Theology)

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At Sadie's behest, Gavri'el is forced to sit through two hours and seventeen minutes of film detailing the life of a circuit riding preacher in the 18...

Ep. 19: Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs (Monster Energy Drink is Satanic) (Fundie Snark)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Leaving Eden Podcast, Sadie and Gavri'el talk conspiracy theories and crypto-theology! Specifically, the claims made by one wom...

Homework Edition: The Adventures of Captain Underpants

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Homework Edition, Sadie reads The Adventures of Captain Underpants and Gavri'el agrees to drink a glass of Mountain Moo on Instagra...

Ep. 18: God Honoring Sex Playlist (Cult Music)

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie and Gavri'el talk about all things IFB music related! Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open...

Homework Edition: Sex and the City

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Sadie and Gavri'el talk about HBO's massively successful and influential TV show Sex and the City, starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Pat...

Ep. 17: It's Almost as if We've Heard This Story Before (The Duggars pt. 2) (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie continues teaching Gavri'el about the Duggars, including the LEAST surprising scandal in all of history, as well as some previo...

Reverse Homework Edition: Stryper's "In God We Trust"

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this REVERSE HOMEWORK episode, Gavri'el listens to Christian hair metal band Stryper's 1988 album, In God We Trust. Sadie and Gavri'el talk about t...

Ep. 16: Jinger with a "J" and Other Atrocities (The Duggars Pt. 1) (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie teaches Gavri'el about modern Christian fundamentalism's most (in)famous family, The Duggars. We do a brief overview as well as some details of ...

Ep. 15: The Loch Ness Monster is Actually a Dinosaur (Cult School)

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sadie absolutely SHOCKS Gavri'el by telling him about ACE Christian Schools, the educational system that she grew up in. Uncensored and extended episo...