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shunned

shunned

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 Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members that have been shut out by their former communities. The host is an exJW himself, a professional cult recovery coach, and provides insight into the psychology of coercive control and the impacts on those subjected to it through these high control groups.2017 社会科学
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  • 215 – All Gas, No Brakes – The Relentless Expectations Forced Upon Young Jehovah's Witnesses

    215 – All Gas, No Brakes – The Relentless Expectations Forced Upon Young Jehovah's Witnesses
    2026/02/23

    In this episode Bernie, a 44-year-old former member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, provides a poignant account of growing up within a restrictive religious organization that demanded total performance-based loyalty. The narrative traces her journey from an anxious childhood defined by social isolation and harsh discipline to her eventual shunning at age sixteen for normal adolescent behavior. Central to the story is the theme of conditional love, where communal and familial acceptance is strictly predicated on adherence to church doctrine and "spiritual" productivity. Ultimately, Bernie's story serves as a powerful testament to resilience and self-actualization, documenting how she escaped a culture of fear to find genuine peace and authentic connection outside the faith.

    Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned

    Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information.

    Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com

    Leave us a review on iTunes

    Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here.

    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

    You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show.

    This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment.

    Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here

    An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel
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    1 時間 54 分
  • 214 – A Harrowing Midnight Escape – Danny Checks Out Of The Hotel California – Leaving "The Move"

    214 – A Harrowing Midnight Escape – Danny Checks Out Of The Hotel California – Leaving "The Move"
    2026/02/09

    In this episode, Danny shares his harrowing journey of growing up in a high-control group known as "The Move." From being "autoshunned" alongside his mother to living on a remote 300-acre commune in the Ozarks, Danny exposes the inner workings of this secretive organization. He details the transition from a traditional life in Mexico to a life of isolation, "love bombing," and extreme religious radicalization in the United States.

    You can find more information on the group at the following Wikipedia link:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Move_(Sam_Fife)

    Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned

    Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information.

    Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com

    Leave us a review on iTunes

    Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here.

    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

    You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show.

    This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment.

    Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here

    An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel
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    2 時間 6 分
  • 213 - Do Jehovah's Witnesses Fail To Protect Children From CSA & Shun Those That Report It?

    213 - Do Jehovah's Witnesses Fail To Protect Children From CSA & Shun Those That Report It?
    2026/01/26

    In this episode, Ashley shares her harrowing journey as a fifth-generation Jehovah's Witness and exposes the systemic lack of protection for children within the organization. From "grizzly" bedtime stories to the betrayal of elders during active child abuse investigations, this story highlights the high cost of religious loyalty over child safety.

    Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned

    Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information.

    Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com

    Leave us a review on iTunes

    Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here.

    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

    The song that Ashley chose to represent her story is Gives You Hell by The All-American Rejects

    You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show.

    This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment.

    Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here

    An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel
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    2 時間 25 分
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