Ep. 108: Cult of Personality (Fundamentalism / Religion / Celebrity / Politics / Psychology / Manipulation / Gaslighting / Kanye West / Elon Musk / Beyonce / Taylor Swift / Donald Trump / BITE Model)
On today's episode, we discuss personality cults, also known as micro-cults. Sadie and Gavi discuss how these cults function, how they are similar or different to traditional cults and abusive relatio...
14 Nov 20221h 39min
Ep. 107: (True Crime) The Return of Paul Sand AKA Edward Wayne Farris (Duty 2: The Deuce) (Murder / Texas / Jack Hyles / IFB / Fundamentalism / Sermon Illustration / Cult / Brainwashing / Christian)
Today is a great day in the world of the Leaving Eden Podcast, because it marks the return of Sadielock Holmes and Nancy Jew. Sadie and Gavi revisit the mystery of Paul Sand (Episode 26), a "true" sto...
7 Nov 20221h 26min
Ep. 106: The Demon Test (Bob Larson Exorcist Extrordinaire) (Occult / Satanic Panic / Fundamentalism / Religion / Christianity / Jesus / Exorcism / Generational Sin / Curse / Racism / Fundie Snark)
In today's episode, Sadie and Gavi discuss the extrordinary exploits of exorcist Bob Larson. From his humble roots to his *interesting* theology to his time touring with legendary thrash metal band, S...
31 Okt 20222h 19min
Ep. 105: The Burning Hell (Spooky / HELLoween / Halloween / Theology / Bad Movie / Film Review / Fundamentalism / Exploitation / Grindhouse Gospel / Baptist / Sin / Bible / 1970s / Genre / B-Movie)
On today's episode, Sadie introduces Gavi to this terribly entertaining entry in fundamentalist filmmaking, "The Burning Hell." (1974) This entire film is available to watch on YouTube. https://www.yo...
24 Okt 20221h 32min
Ep. 104: Agape Boarding School (Troubled Teen Industry / TTI / Abuse / Fundamentalism / Christianity / Physical / Sexual / Emotional / True Crime / Kidnapping / Legal Case / Justice / IFB / Roloff)
In this episode, Sadie and Gavi discuss the abusive Agape boarding school in Missouri, and the looming threat that it posed to fundamentalist kids growing up. TW: In general we talk about a lot of pot...
17 Okt 20221h 51min
Ep. 103: Leaving Springfield (Christianity On The Simpsons) (Exfundie / TV / Religion / Cartoons / Comedy / Censorship / Exvangelical / Animation / Homer / Marge / Bart / Lisa / Maggie)
We thought we'd take a break from the heavier topics we've been covering to talk about the portrayal of religion and Christianity on our favorite cartoon, The Simpsons! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AN...
10 Okt 20221h 26min
Ep. 102: Why Do People Become Fundie? (Deconstruction / Mental Health / High Pressure Tactics / Love Bombing / Trauma / Adverse Life Experiences / Cult Stories / Fundamentalism / Jesus)
In this episode, Sadie takes us through the four main ways in which people get sucked into fundamentalismIn general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this show, including but not...
3 Okt 20221h 26min
Ep. 101: Fundie Influencers (Paul and Morgan Oliges / Kelly Havens Stickle) (Fundie Snark / Pregnancy / Instagram / YouTube / Flickr / Tumblr / Mental Health / Homestead / Cosplay / Culture War)
On today's episode, Sadie and Gavi look at two Christian fundie influencer channels. Specifically, those belonging to Paul and Morgan Oliges, and Kelly Havens Stickle. While these two channels seem li...
1 Okt 20222h 16min
