Naomi Moura
Stand-up comedian and former Jehovah's Witness who left the religion in her early twenties; discusses her upbringing, leaving the faith, and coming out as a lesbian.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 51min
From child preacher to wicked defector — leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Naomi Moura, a Lebanese-Australian stand-up comic who left the Jehovah’s Witnesses in her twenties, recounts her upbringing and escape from apocalyptic teachings. She talks about childhood preaching, the fear of Armageddon, family rifts, discovering lesbian life in London, and how comedy became her way to unpick doctrine while protecting people she loves.
