

Leaving Eden Podcast
Leaving Eden LLC
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 Plathville, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), famous fundamentalist and fundie influencers, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion.For press, sponsorship, and other inquiries, contact LeavingEdenPod@gmail.comJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusSocial Media:INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 10, 2021 • 1h 57min
Ep. 34: Chick Tracts: Jack Chick's Bathroom Reading Material (Brainwashing)
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 Jack Chick's Chick Tracts. The most famous comics you've never heard of, unless you're a fundie, in which case you've definitely heard of them. Chick Tracts of Note:Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your queer IFB/Fundamentalism stories to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.comAlso send your dating reels to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA.Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2021 • 51min
Breaking News: Josh Duggar The Pest Arrested Pt. 2 (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)
New details have emerged from the bail hearing of Josh Duggar. Sadie and Gavri'el give their analysis and opinions. WARNING: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse images. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2021 • 1h 41min
Ep. 33: Mothers Day (Cult Stories)
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 was not allowed in the streaming cut of the episode. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastSend your queer IFB/Fundamentalism stories to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.comAlso send your dating reels to LeavingEdenPod@gmail.comLeaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2021 • 34min
Breaking News: The Pest Arrested (IBLP / ATI / Quiverfull / Fundie Snark)
Our insights on the latest indictments against Josh DuggarWARNING: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse images. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 43min
Ep. 32: Youths Love the St. Louis Cardinals (Baptish to English) (Cult Deconstruction)
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 learning how to speak and not sound like an absolute WIERDO. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 28min
Ep. 31: Steven Anderson and the NIFB (Part 2): The Pissing Preacher (Fundie Snark)
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 available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 45min
Ep. 30: Steven Anderson and the NIFB (Part 1): Tempe Arizona Strip Mall Theology (Fundie Snark)
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 introduce you to Steven Anderson, who runs Faithful Word Baptist Church out of a strip mall in Tempe Arizona, and the NEW IFB. Just like the OLD IFB only much, much much more racist. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 35min
Ep. 29: Easter Special: The Passion of the Christ 2: Glory Holes (Movie Review)
Sadie and Gavri'el watch and review a terrible Mel Gibson movie. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 34min
Ep. 28: Spring Program (Part 2): The Big Day (Goldfish Sunday) (Cult Stories)
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 swallow any goldfish. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 30min
Ep. 27: Spring Program (Part 1): Childhood Trauma and Banana Split Logistics (Cult Stories)
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 purchase. Still less ridiculous and exploitative than the ACTUAL IFB spring program. Whatever that is. ***CONTEST RULES:***Every time you recommend our show to an INDIVIDUAL, you will earn ONE point. Every time you recommend our show PUBLICLY, or to a GROUP of people, you earn FIVE points. Keep track of these, and send proof of your recommendations to LeavingEdenPod@Gmail.com RUNNER UP PRIZE: One free piece of merchandise from the Leaving Eden Podcast. GRAND PRIZE: One free piece of merchandise from Leaving Eden Podcast AND a video call with the show hosts! Contest starts on Monday, March 27 and ends Monday, March 29. Contest Winners will be notified via their method of entry and announced publicly via social media. Leaving Eden Podcast Merch available on Teespring!https://teespring.com/stores/leaving-eden-podcast-shopStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Uncensored and extended episodes are available on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPod https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadie https://twitter.com/GavrielHacohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast https://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leavingedenpodcast/supportSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


