Cultish: Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses

This will be the first of many installments telling the stories of those who have left and survived the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.
We begin with Clay Frye (left) who was in the Jehovah’s Witnesses for 32 years before being disfellowshipped. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like growing up in the Watchtower, and what it’s like to be on the outside after being disfellowshipped and shunned, this is definitely a series you need to listen to!
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[@celia6056]

My Mom when I was 5yrs old converted the family to JWs I was in it for 20yrs and after 15 years being out I was into the New Age Occult. Now for almost a year I had been born again praise God Hallelujah I'm free from the devil. I will praise God for saving me.

[@raccoonlike8554]

Good for you

[@johnalexander4940]

Amen sister being set free is awesome and I'm happy for your awakening. I truly feel for people either deceived by or forced by family to participate in cultists groups. Had a family member who participated in Christian Science who disavowed sickness of the body as taught that it was error of finite mind in other words an illusion. It took near death from serious appendicitis to wake him up and admit to being SICK. Damn Shame.

[@ForeverInFaith]

Can I ask you for advice please. I have a friend who is in the same situation… she escaped the JW cult but now is in the new age and is totally adverse to the Bible because of what she had labelled as The Truth in the cult… was there anything in particular that brought you to The Lord, or anything in particular that softened your heart? I myself was saved from spiritual occultism but always knew about the deception in ‘the church’ and of people calling themselves ‘Christian’ who weren’t. I have shared a lot of information about the deception of the New Age and the theosophical society and it’s roots in Babylon but she doesn’t seem to want to see it. I’m still praying for her obviously. Thank you in advance. And HalleluYAH for your salvation! Shalom 💛✨🕊

[@micheledreams4771]

That’s such a powerful testimony! Praise the King of Kings!!!

[@Gabriel19760]

I was a JW for 23 years. Baptised into the Lord on the 23/01/2021. Thanks guys, it's so hard to get cultic thinking out of my head. But I know one thing, Jesus will bring about a good work from this trial. praise Jesus.

[@bethschmidt1304]

Thanks for this ... I woke up 8 months ago it’s been almost a year since I stepped foot into a Kingdom Hall... never again so glad I am free ... praise God the real God and Jesus.. great interview.. I learn something everyday about the JWs ....

[@skyisthelimit6612]

Elizabeth Schmidt left two years ago ... never looked back ... freedom is wonderful

[@ThunderQuad_Tosh]

My grandparents were. I was born into it. I remember going door to door even as a kid. Glad to say I’m now saved and was baptized in 2016! Praise The Lord! 🙌🏽

[@Valorbuilt]

Was raised a witness from 11 til I finally left at 23. Very strict group in az. I was disfellowedshipped 2x, it was hard leaving my family and went back once because of that even though the abuse was so common. Then I became LDS. I know that this sounds like I bounced from one cult to another. I did because I found another abusive relationship to replace my family. GOD saved me and helped me leave both cults.

[@eve3363]

No you didn't bounce from one "cult" to another. Clearly you have issues and you think hiding behind religion is going to stop them.

[@GoatlikePersonality]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3SsqpWFaNF7g68

[@Valorbuilt]

That is so funny. Ur a good person. Being an abusive cult That encouraged to keep abuse hidden from the public for years on end. That would cause some psychological issues for anyone. Thank God I left and was finally able to heal and learn these things. Having ptsd from the amount of Physical, Psychological, and sexual abuse I had to Suffer from while in that occult took a lot of time to heal it will take a lifetime of healing.

[@johnalexander4940]

@@Valorbuilt Amen brother the worlds population for various reasons are biblically illiterate without the means to answer many of their crucial questions . I feel for them, sheep led to the slaughter. Thank God for the survivors, thank God for your long recovery and may God be with you.

[@marvalice3455]

@@eve3363 if you are correct, than this comment will make her more likely to not seek help. If you are wrong, you are just being an asshole pointlessly.

[@wildtenacity5151]

I grew up as a JW and did those exact same things! Thank you Jesus for saving me, rescuing me and showing me the real truth now 🙏

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

Witnesses with alcohol and addictions problems are routinely disfellowshipped and shunned at the time they need support the most.

[@ron4498]

Being a X-JV over 50 years ago, I I know first hand how these people treat or should I say Mistreat anyone that will not conform to, or can not for many reasons that have Nothing to do with Loving GOD and Jesus Christ and living up to there teachings 100%. These people are INSANE IMO, to think we imperfect people can live up to 100% of the Scriptures no less anyone might disagree or even Question their Watchtower doctrine's, every day of the week 365 days a year. It is like a Key maker making a Key, if he can not make that Key 100% you can not unlock that door now can you, ?? so too with these JW's that think they can live up to 100% of the bible, not 50%, not 80% but they must some how ??, live up to 100% of the bible every day, impossible. IMO stay away from these NUTS, disfellowshipped 50 years ago and will never look back. the True god who can not lie will be my judge when I die. not these NUTs JW. IMO

[@airbornestoner3077]

Been there

[@Freedom-nu5kp]

And some spend a lot of money on their own liquor.

[@goldiehonn3764]

Happened to my father, he did ask for support to do rehab, the elders DF him anyways.

[@GoatlikePersonality]

Hi Anna. Sadly I must say you are right about this

[@bethany45101]

I was born into JW. I was in for 25 years and started raising my kids in it. One day it just hit me that it was a cult. I left and haven’t been back in 6 yrs. I do not believe any of it at all and neither do my kids. I feel lucky to have escaped.

[@raccoonlike8554]

You were lucky

[@user-mc1re5xl8u]

Praise God! I’m a 3rd generation JW born in who was saved by Christ 5 years ago.

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Hallelujah 🙌

[@mattverville9227]

Yes brother!

[@prodigalAli]

Thank you so much for publishing these testimonies. I was a JW up until a couple years ago. Exiting is no joke. Jesus is collecting the scattered sheep. Ezekiel 34.

[@raccoonlike8554]

Hi Ali

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

Zeus has sheeps?

[@GoatlikePersonality]

Hi Ali

[@eve3363]

How is it "no joke? You can leave whenever you want and come right back! Stop trying to feel self- important!

[@marvalice3455]

@@eve3363 oh wow! You're one of those. Here let me explain. When you believe something, lying about it hurts. It pains you. Now, when your family says they will never soeak to you again unless you profess that which you believe to be false is actually true, this is what we call a "tough spot". Saying that hou can "just leave and come back no issue" is extremely dismissive of the realities of life

[@jordantheriverman6143]

You guys HAVE to do episodes from ex masons and occultists! Great work apologia.

[@nothappyjan1509]

Masons run and control all religions. These dogs get their calling to gangstalk innocent people causing shooting sprees Then the putrid dogs get their blessings from the protected drug trade People are now burning Masonic lodges

[@AndaluzTheArtist]

How about the brothers and sisters who died because they couldn't recieve blood. It's a very sad situation. The ironic part is that the JW and Watchtower track society have blood on their hands. I'm glad you found Christ buddy. Christ is the light, life and resurrection.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

There are some educated guesses that the number of deaths go into the tens of thousands. Often new mothers and young teens with leukemia etc.They are not aware of the Jewish principal of "Pikuach nefesh (Hebrew: פיקוח נפש, IPA: [piˈkuaχ ˈnefeʃ], "saving a life")[1] describes the principle in Jewish law that the preservation of human life overrides virtually any other religious consideration. When the life of a specific person is in danger, almost any mitzvah lo ta'aseh (command to not do an action) of the Torah becomes inapplicable" evidenced by David and his men breaking into a temple to steal the Shew Bread, when they were starving etc.

[@AndaluzTheArtist]

@@annabizaro-doo-dah very interesting. I did not know that. Thank you for that insight.

[@ShoNuffSoulBro1]

Same principle as when Jesus healed people on the sabbath and recieved scorn and criticism from The Pharisees for breaking God's sabbath law.

[@watchtowergoggles307]

Regarding hemophiliacs...even when they changed the policy... they didnt even have the humility to publish the change. Finally a couple years later they did. So not all the one the died.. even the ones that died when they changed the internal policy .. look all those that died.

[@mustaffa1611]

@@annabizaro-doo-dah JW's are correct on blood transfusions. they are dangerous. they only test it for a small amount of contaminants, for one they do not test for lyme disease bacteria. also more than 90+% of people only need a volume expander which is saline solution. you don't actually need blood. every ambulance carries saline volume expanders.

[@nicolemarie3258]

I pray God continues his work in your life. I love to hear testimonies of Gods love and faithfulness in peoples lives. Jesus loves you so much! God bless you!💖☝

[@lisajaenicke781]

Lenell75 niles Nicole lifted her prayer that God would bless this man. Jesus hears our prayers. Love one another....

[@lumberjaxe8910]

More JW's will be saved than Most commenting on these Anti JW sites. Satan is Cunning Powerfull Baffling. See my Thumbnail< that is real image of a Spiral transforming into a Heart while Praying, after JW's Visited me. This is on my Video selection as well as a image of christ appearing on another day JW visited, enough Evidence and from JWs shown love that they are Favoured By Jesus, and God, n Spirit. Amen.

[@BrentRF]

@@lumberjaxe8910 Bull shit!!!!!! You don't even sound like a JW posting that crap.

[@Ttcopp12rt]

@@tiffanywright6653 That means you never read Jeremiah 32:27, John 1:14, or Colossians 2:9

[@Ttcopp12rt]

@@lumberjaxe8910 , I would love to challenge you to a friendly and respectful moderated debate on Salvation as to the Watchtower/Evangelical Christian view... I cant help but notice you making many assertions that have no backbone or Biblical support... I would love it if you send me your email so we can advance this debate if you agree. Regarding salvation - its impossible for the Watchtower position to be defended and I believe that will honestly help you and others see that JW's are one of the worst cults and help you and others leave and receive true freedom and true salvation in the true Biblical Jesus... Here is one of my debates with a JW: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZjSlXuHgZWifdk Please send me your email sir and we can set up a brotherly debate. Thank you. God Bless!

[@dissonantpulse]

Do one with adventists. That cult is awful and dangerous.

[@stayroxy]

really > ? I have some adventist friends and while I disagree with them on the sabbath and diet laws they seem like genuine christians who love God...

[@pjtippett5510]

From my understanding these two groups were somehow affiliated or one a splinter group from the other. Or the founders of both groups came from same religious background. And yes, the seventh day adventist meet the B.I.T.E model for classifying a cult.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

They don’t talk about repentance in these cultish religions this guy is a prime example because he never mentioned repentance in his testimony for healing and deliverance. 1 John 1:9

[@johnalexander4940]

@@stayroxy I agree Outside of over exaggerating the Sabbath there pretty devout having repented years after the Great disappointment. Their Bible studies are pretty in depth and informative, even though I'm not an Adventist.

[@lostinvictory8526]

Hi Clay, similar story to yours. Bless you.

[@stevenmusielski5224]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="822">13:42</a> Even when our Pastor Pastor Jeff says "if there is something that I am saying that is outside of this don't listen to me". - Powerful!

[@TheIncognitusMe]

Is that him basically saying not to believe in the Trinity?

[@JimEXP_]

It’s in the Bible that anything being preached that isn’t backed up by the Bible shouldn’t be followed. I think it was Peter

[@TheIncognitusMe]

JimBean Christians believe a lot of things that aren’t backed up by the Bible, like the Trinity.

[@TheIncognitusMe]

Trese Drek Nice opinion you got there, buddy. Hope it makes you feel good.

[@darthcole4668]

TheIncognitusMe What are you? Because you definitely aren’t a Christian.

[@elissadona1]

I work with 4 JWs. One of them let it slip around me (they were talking amongst themselves casually and didn’t realize I was there) that her mon is one of the anointed. I researched it and was blown away by how much they misinterpret the scriptures.

[@dergbertchelor8470]

This is great! Please do an episode with people who have left the Seventh Day Adventist Cult as well!!!!

[@RobLeeBea]

Love this video. I’m 27 and was in for 7 years only 2.5 years baptized. I gave up so much including my high school sweetheart that we were together for 7 years and if I wasn’t a JW we would’ve been together today with a house and kids. Happy that I’m waking up now though rather than later.

[@ME-ru4hv]

Yea just in time for the system fall apart.. this isn't the real life. it's just full of crap and pressure to conform.. and for what? people don't look at you funny? part of the gang now? You agree with Satan and his version of freedom?

[@RobLeeBea]

LeM Tails February 17 watchtower article paragraph 12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870. In Deuteronomy 13 it talks about false prophets and watchtower has been accountable to their false predictions and teachings since 1870. Misleading many and saying “my bad, new light!”

[@RobLeeBea]

LeM Tails My life is important to me and I don’t want it in the hands of an organization who might mess up on some sort of guidance or belief on something that can change at a moments notice and have an affect on my life decisions or even possibly a health issue that can cause me to die and then one day after I’m dead they have new light? You know? Jesus taught that we should respect ourselves and our body. Part of my body is my soul that’s inside of my body and I’m not going to damage it like all the other people who are suffering quietly not knowing why they are suffering from some sort of mental issue or anxiety.

[@fallenexposure9663]

I came from the new age, I pray Christ continues to draw those away from the lies, and into the truth.

[@debraannmartinez7157]

Q … How did Christ came to this WORLD?

[@debraannmartinez7157]

@@gigiis526 Really_ It is written hat God spoked and tings came to be ! Genesis 1

[@debraannmartinez7157]

@@gigiis526 He became the SON of Mary~~ LOL … You really dont know anything do you? LIFE

[@user-mv3pc8zd7g]

He was before Abraham lol. Jesus is the word of God he was God. Gosh go read the bible

[@1savedsheep]

I work right next to two JWs in a small office. The conversation I overhear is rather interesting.

[@alicialynn44]

There has been a woman set on converting me, she came on her own one day, with another woman the next time, with a male elder the 3rd time, back to the last woman she came with the another day, and the 5th time with a completely different woman. They wholeheartedly believe that they have the truth. So keep that in mind if you're ever witnessing to them. They deflect a lot during my experience, but this definitely takes a lot of prayer for wisdom, and understanding amongst other things. Remember that God does the saving, His will be done! In Jesus name I pray that you all build the zeal to witness to them when they knock on your door. God bless you all family in Christ!

[@GorditaSlim]

My grandmother, a JW, found out I was baptised and believe Jesus is Lord. She asked me, "Show me where in the Bible it says Jesus is God." I showed her John <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="61">1:1</a>. I showed her that its not JUST my KJV that says that, I read LOTS of versions and look up the original Greek/Hebrew/Ethiopian and Aramic when needed. They all play a part in my studies (this just works for me, not saying everyone should do that). She was silent, but upset. I then asked her, "How can there be ONE true God yet Jesus is 'a god' and 'a true savior' according to her JW idea." She went from calling Jesus a man annointed, to a god, to saying he became like man to understand our pain but was not Lord. This was a while ago and even after all this, she still tries to get me to renounce my faith that Jesus is Lord. She has poor health and ultimately is afraid that she'll lose her "friends" if she questions it too much. Please help me in praying for her and the others who've been shown the light but are afraid to accept it. God bless you all, even the unbelievers, with truth!

[@amberjohnston797]

Great interview. I look forward to hearing the rest. Thank you for sharing your testimony! I’m meeting with some JW this Wednesday. I’m praying to share the Love of God with them.

[@marksnider9378]

Remember there history ( maybe )? Just saying !

[@marksnider9378]

Hope this is helpful.

[@Rupunzelsawake]

Amber, I was a jw for 25 years and had a visit with jws to try to share info with them to make them think. I posed as a former "bible student" who had questions. If they knew I was a former baptised member they would've shunned me, so I had to be deceptive unfortunately. I recorded the conversation and made 3 videos. This is the first one.kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rYc5qJdrh2opo

[@amberjohnston797]

Mark Snider yes it was. Thank you.

[@amberjohnston797]

Ex JW Rupunzelsawake I’ll take a look!

[@barbaracallenmohr783]

Fascinating interview! Thank you so much!! I have an old friend who became a J.W. He's now back on my prayer radar, thanks to your testimony! 🤗

[@kestonluke6439]

My dad was a witness. My Mom became a baptist. I was so confused. Then Jesus showed up. Born again Christian now.

[@biggrillin1583]

Quality content, keep it coming

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

My sister use to drive in nice neighborhoods with her friends and point out the houses they were gonna claim when there was a new heaven and earth.

[@GoatlikePersonality]

I have done the same

[@MeatPuppet1962]

Wow....thats not cool.

[@241Tsunami]

Many years ago when I was around 14 I had invited two JW women into my parents home as I was going to debate them as I knew their bible had left out Gods “election “ and I had already prepped with my study . As we discussed and talked I recall these two senior women sitting in our living room and all seemed peaceful . At one point they began to derive that I was not going along with their stories and discussions . I recall when I asked them why they did not have the same writings in their NW translation as my Bible they backs agitated and I distinctly recall the one women literally having her face contort and she pointed at me and her mouth began to foam and she yelled at me and said “ YOU WILL NOT TEACH US WE WILL TEACH YOU “ I pointed to the front door and I told them to get out of my parents house and they just sat and would not get out , I had to insist and I believe they say stunned as what came out of that woman’s mouth was not earthly . I recall scripture saying not to invite into your home those that that don’t believe : “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:” ‭‭2 John‬ ‭<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="70">1:10</a>‬ ‭KJV‬‬ www.bible.com/1/2jn.1.10.kjv Years later I recall those demons thought they had me but I was not a pushover . I’m a deliverance minister and it’s common that demons speak out of people ...... Good Video ....... I deal with many out of cults and those that have been involved in the occult . About a year ago the JW’s came by my house and I shared my faith with them and I told them what I do and how it works . They were quite interested and as they left I encouraged the guy to read His bible alone and study it a lot and he gave me their weird look ...... The spirits don’t like the truth being sent to the JW members ...... Satan has many bound and he manipulated the word of God for His purposes to enact mind control demons . These are really the main spirits behind the devout cult members and in dealing with these the recipients of these spirits facially go blank ......... Satan has memory tracks bound within them mixed with reward and punishment components to keep them bound . In order to defeat Satan in them I suggest allowing some dialogue then take over the situation as Satan is trying to dominate you in taking with them . You take charge in Jesus name and make the suggestion to pray for them tactfully . Then go in Jesus name and pray for them but within your prayer allow yourself to step aside and the Holy Spirit to speak and allow a binding on the mind control spirits and that any unclean spirits be bound in Jesus name . If they agree with your prayer and are not too bound they actually through permission enact the release of the enemy by their will . It is the will of the person that manifests the strength to retain these spirits and as an act of their will their agreement can allow greater ability for the Holy Spirit to reach them . It’s similar to natural persuasive conversations but in dealing with this in the spiritual rather than on prose and linguistic debating techniques we gain greater ground to convert by dealing directly with the spirits and binding them and ultimately casting them out ...... the follow up is strongly desired and now welcome to the ministry of Jesus Christ . You are part of His church so take part

[@241Tsunami]

Sorry for the typos , no edit feature 😀✝️

[@sissyrayself7508]

I have enjoyed reading your post on casting out demons and spiritual deliverance. It made sense to me and I will try some of the things you suggested. You are absolutely NOT a nut job ,so just ignore the trolls,as they are obviously of Satan. Keep doing what you are doing, it's a valuable ministry. Thanks 😊.

[@241Tsunami]

Felicity Ray Self : I appreciate you stepping in and making mention of “seeker of knowledge” I’ve been threatened many times with death by demons so I’m not intimidated by those that are controlled by the same voices that speak evil . They are all going to be soon completely eradicated by Christ Jesus our Lord and even so now they are under judgment . Let’s not be intimidated by their filth and their lies as each one must and will submit to Christ ! They are defeated and pathetic and to look on them it’s evident they are scared and yet bold in their attempts to lie how powerful they are . Because of Christ in us they cannot have us , through they try they will fail . In “truth seeker “ they have already bound that person as they cannot see spiritually but look on perhaps science or false religion as their god . Interesting that demons literally Hate the image of the cross , they can’t take it and they will do everything to hide it or minimalize it . By Gods Grace and by command made in the name of Jesus I had evil witches and demons within a lady literally Bow to a tiny cross printed on a business card as that is all I could find during an intervention ....... what Jesus represents and who He is and what His promises are and what He has said All makes demons tremble ......... Go in Jesus name , cover yourself( in /on you ) in the Blood ( John 6 ) , do Not fear the enemy ( devil s) . Just walk according to Christ’s commands . Yes we are not perfect but greater is He who is in Us ( John 6 ) than he that is in the world . Go in peace , Much Love in our Lord ✝️

[@BrentRF]

@seeker of knowledge It looks like you didn't read this Awake article. The Awake! magazine of Nov. 22, 1984, similarly explained that such behavior is a sign of "a closed mind," saying: "For example, if we are unable to defend our religious views, we may find ourselves lashing out against those who challenge our beliefs, not with logical arguments, but with slurs and innuendos. This smacks of prejudice and of a closed mind." ( Page 4; compare also the Awake! of May 22, 1990, page 12.)

[@Penguinsxz]

Hey guys, thank you for making these videos. I've escaped a high control group recently, and it really amazes me to see the similarities between the high control groups and my own. Keep up the great work!

[@dianesullivan767]

I was a JW for fifteen years before I faded. During my time in I had a friend who became depressed and suicidal. Her husband put in her a small local mental health facility. There were only five other people in there. They were all Jehovahs Witnesses.

[@dianesullivan767]

That's true. Many people suffer from all sorts of mental illness. I thought it was telling that in this facility all of the patients were witnesses.

[@marvelprince9893]

That says a lot about their religion!

[@laurasmith1078]

@Wayne Stop motion Atheism is akin to people living in false gospels/heresy/cults..but the latter is actually a much worse state than atheism. These groups are actively involved with doctrines of demons and demonic spirits and that type of severe oppression. They are legalistic and people don't have room to relax and be a normal person. They just live in fear, their whole lives are highly controlled, and they are often abused/exploited/abandoned.

[@raccoonlike8554]

😀

[@rachelgibson1858]

Odd this video was suggested to me. My church recently has been visited by a man who has just left the JW.

[@janehampton2866]

I found the jw video. I got kicked out. No one talks to me. I went back to a church a grew up in. after all the time that passed the church members still remembered me and were so happy. No shunning.

[@desertrose6100]

This was great. Looking forward to more about Jehovah’s Witnesses

[@ceciliaramos2280]

APOLOGIA STUDIOS. Thank you for this. I hope in future episodes of the Jehovah’s Witness you talk about chid abuse and their huge cover up. Can you look into the Australian Royal Commission, Candance Conte, the Montana Lawsuits. Jwfacts and jwsurvey are good sources. Thanks

[@39yuffie]

I was a jw off and on since I was a baby. I've seen some really crazy things happened to my family and some ' friends. I was taught not to go inside a church. When my cousin got married it was in a Baptist church. Well we went but my parents were barely willing to go

[@ShoNuffSoulBro1]

Cindy Bradford : JWs are superstitious that way !

[@Celtics20]

This video should have 10 Million views

[@lostinvictory8526]

I gave a kid at school that book and the picture of Jesus on the stake also freaked him out. He returned to me because of that picture. He was the son of an Baptist minister, Egyptian immigrants.

[@debraannmartinez7157]

Do you know really know what JESUS look like?

[@laurasmith1078]

@@debraannmartinez7157 He was just talking about the fact they falsely pictured Jesus, leaving out the fact he was crucified on a cross. Not what he looked like...

[@josephmccaslin7349]

I have children with a woman whose family are JW. My unwillingness to conform to their beliefs and unrealistic demands led to a nightmare of a custody battle. They completely slandered my name, lied to the court system about abuse, and tried everything in their power to destroy my relationship with my children by convincing them I am evil and mean them harm (2yrs and 5yrs). I am still fighting against all of these allegations and trying to mend my relationship with my kids. I was always empathetic towards people who have been abused by groups like this but you don't really know how bad it gets until you are forced to live it.

[@JayZoop]

Thanks for the info and story. Just to clear one thing up. Russell’s grave stone is a more modest stone with his picture on it, but the large pyramid is close by at the cemetery, which may indicate his trust in them.

[@robbiedudley9572]

Thanks, so much, for sharing this.

[@marklilly2844]

3 people from Watchtower HQ disliked this

[@grannymabel]

8 now the GB

[@kawehionalani]

heather adams 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@robertespinoza4878]

Mark Lilly WELL THEY SAID THEY HAVE THE TRUTH I DON'T THINK SO PRAY FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THUMPS DOWN THE WATCHTOWER SOON WILL COLLAPSE THIS IS A FREEMASON ORGANIZATION DIABOLIC CULT 😠😈

[@petrusbritannicus875]

The thumbs down are probably for the self inflicted scars (some call them tattoos) on the presenters' arms. That's a cult practice too!

[@robbarton4464]

jws a sad empty false relegion. Jesus is the only truth not a governing body...

[@nicolemarie3258]

my apologies. I recognized that after the fact. For some reason I was alerted with that reply. God bless you! Keep professing the truth! Every voice matters. much love.💖☝

[@wiltedblonde]

Looking forward to you posting the second part...hopefully soon?

[@debraannmartinez7157]

Jesus is tooo!!! LIFE

[@gregwilliams2928]

I left the "fcooljc" (First Church of our Lord Jesus Christ) Gino Jennings church I was a member in the Baltimore branch I left because I read the Bible and it reads completely different from what I was hearing in the church before I joined the church I was listening to Gino u guys and Tim Mackie of the Bible project but Gino really stood out to me for a number of reasons I would love to talk to guys more about because Apologia Soco films the 10-minute Bible Hour and the Bible project have really helped me and I want to share my testimony

[@lawrenceeason8007]

I felt the same way when I left religion entirely. Never felt happier

[@lawrenceeason8007]

@@gigiis526 well I am a testament that the scripture is wrong. I believed with all my heart and was born again in 1978. People change. I, after 50 years, realized I could no longer justify or defend this bible/religion/god. I realized I believed for bad reasons....now I disbelieve for good reasons.

[@lighthousenetwork.tv-media]

better to have clarity, than something based on emotions or something you cant defend/know! If the Lord is there he will find you, but do not harden your heart amidst this dark age. love you man

[@lawrenceeason8007]

@@gigiis526 yes you can leave this religion/Christ/god and I am a testament of that. It is just a matter of being honest with oneself. No more will I be in denial of the fact that there is no evidence for a God and that there is unspeakable immorality advocated for in the bible. I cannot worship a god I no longer believe exists....and even if it was ever proven to me that this god exists I would not worship it. Not a god that commanded innocent children, babies and animals to be slaughtered

[@lawrenceeason8007]

@@lighthousenetwork.tv-media regardless of whether we believe or not we humans can have compassion for each other!

[@lighthousenetwork.tv-media]

@@lawrenceeason8007 indeed we must in the face of great immorality, but do not be decieved - God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

A JW coworker put her hooks in me a few years ago. I went ahead with her one-on-one 30 min bible studies at lunch. She invited me to the Assembly Hall for a big important service. My family warned me not to go but I was too curious to say no. It's not often you get a look inside their world. I was done after one service. It was weird, no warmth, no Holy Spirit. They read from JW literature the whole time. They had a few skits about making moral choices. We listened to corny kids songs that sounded somewhat patriotic like a Trump rally at Disney World. She hounded me after that even when I changed jobs. She said an important communion service was coming up. I told her I would link up with a kingdom hall in my new city. That's when she told me I shouldn't partake in the communion elements unless I believed I was one of the 144,000 so I should just pass the plate along to the next person. She started to be more desperate to get together, so I just let it go to voicemail. Eventually she got the hint. She DID get me to start reading the bible again (and saw the 144,000 are male virgins from the 12 tribes of Israel lol) so it's actually part of my testimony 😄

[@jessehurley8680]

born a JW and got away from this crap at 15. This is all too true.

[@yoelbenyisrael9866]

Shalom! My name is Yoel. I used to be a Jehovah's Witness. Then Yah revealed that I'm an Israelite. Deuteronomy <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1695">28:15</a>-68.

[@reneegraves4486]

The blood issue was HUGE for me. Blood fractions being used doesn't follow the command to abstain or pour it out and nowhere could I find this "new light."

[@stevebenoit6649]

For me it was, changing the written word of God. The Jehovah's witness Bible is less than 70 yrs old and they're on the third edition. I started researching the Bible changes. And this didn't line up with Deuteronomy 4 2 and revelation 22 18 19.

[@reneegraves4486]

steve benoit it's hard to just close your eyes to it once you start questioning. I didn't realize the issues with their bible until after I left. I couldn't believe the changes and manipulation used to bolster their own dogma. I'm happy you broke free too! It's wonderful to have those blinders off.

[@stevebenoit6649]

@@reneegraves4486 and it's like a rotten lettuce. So many layers and the layers get more stinky.

[@reneegraves4486]

steve benoit perfect analogy!

[@debraannmartinez7157]

@@reneegraves4486 I'm a servant of Jehovah,,, Nice learning how people view things! LIFE

[@penelope-oe2vr]

I was born into it and my mother kicked me out at 10 for asking logic questions about it. (The math of 144k vs how many JW there are) I'm glad I never went back and since I was never disfellowshipped the witnesses I do care about and love will still speak to me. And yes back when we were kids it was 5 days a week of church activities 🤬🤬🤬

[@romandaigle455]

Please do an episode on the Roman Catholic Church. I was in it for 42 years.

[@eshtonpillay6448]

Great work, love your content as always! Ever thought about doing a cultish series about Islam also?

[@Skipadyboi]

They are probably working on it soon I bet

[@you2913]

My Mom converted our family when i was about 6 , i got out at 16 because the meeting schedule started to conflict with my bands gigs and practices, getting laid and partying was waaay more fun And Still Is Baby!🤘🏿Rock on!

[@39yuffie]

Clay thank you for giving your testimony. Everything sounds familiar. Thank you Apologia for giving a great interview.

[@juliedawn8717]

After spending just over 32 years in the Witness cult I can honestly say it put me off religion and and ever having a belief in God totally. It's a shame, because I can see how much comfort having a faith in God can bring some people and I respect that but I just can't trust religion of any kind now. I've been out 26 years and I still to this day have issues and suffer because of what Ive been through and of course, the shunning. The ripples of my mother getting sucked into the JW's back in 1962 is still causing damage in my family all these years later. Very destructive organisation. No loving God would ever endorse the unloving things those leaders teach and in the name of God! It's a disgrace and the cult should be banned all over the planet.

[@Mimi-cz8gd]

Please do one on 7 day Adventist’s. My husband recently converted to them and I just don’t understand.

[@mahlatselekoloane3340]

You can check Allen Parr on them here on KZbin

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Ooh good one. I second that motion 🙂

[@MeatPuppet1962]

Adventists are a strange bunch.

[@JimEXP_]

Good interview but the two interviewers were really annoying. For example, “Where you guys, like, you know like, ever willing to like, talk about the whole end of days like scenario and like how to deal with that? Like did it ever like get discussed?” The whole hipster/teenage girl way of talking is really bothersome. Please try to work on that guys, I’m willing to bet some people will also agree with me.

[@ritastevenson5639]

😂

[@ericisawesome5725]

Regarding 144k number going up - several years ago watchtower decided that the 'anointed' being 'sealed' was not scriptural and there was no longer a so called age requirement... the number immediately started going up and there is as of this year about 20k claiming to be anointed, it was 8k for many years prior to this doctrinal change...

[@ericisawesome5725]

Also noteworthy to ex-jw's : feb 2017 watchtower study article said governing body is not inspired nor infallible, and 2019 baptism questions were changed from joining 'spirit directed organization' to now just 'jehovah's organization'... seems all their lies are inescapable with the internet and they are scrambling to make new excuses... now even active members know they are just making it up as they go 😂

[@mrdunnepoetryreallifetvuk1934]

My alcoholic mother attempted to drown me as a baby, my dad & stepmother abused me, disowned my mixed race daughter at birth, had me jailed & my material banned for five years courtesy of Crown court. All of my belongings were then stolen by family & my daughter’s silence bought in exchange for disowning her dad. My Jehovah’s Witness aunt was also found to be abusing her young son & is still a Witness to this very day whereas I’ve been shunned & have had absolutely every single belonging stripped or stolen from me including my whole entire music collection. All except my dog, my one & only true friend. This world is a wicked place! 😥

[@InscoesAdventures]

The watchtower is just simply evil.

[@ME-ru4hv]

"people will call good evil and evil good in the last days"

[@malibubarbie9098]

So interesting! My moms side of the family was raised JW! My grandmother still is! I remember going to the Kingdom Hall with her and going door to door when I was growing up. I have so many stories that are crazy, I wish my grandmother could understand and see things the way we see it now! JW is very cultish!

[@captainpearly3994]

I still don't think of JW as a cult. In college we were taught a cult is easy to get into and hard to get out of. Sounds like the elders want you gone for anything they see as an infraction. That's not cultish. That's mean and policing its members. All their rules make it burdensome for the members to have an enjoyable relationship with Jehovah. So sad.Their big leaders need to fix the wrongs. Most preachers need to do the same. It's a mess out in the spiritual world. My paster knows there is shenanigans going on but he won't say anything for fear of losing members. It's disheartning to be mislead.

[@oliviakilpatrick]

Sweet tee shirts, there guys! Like the duck haha

[@ssr9522]

I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and my mom's side of the family goes back at least 3 or 4 generations. ( I never can get a straight answer) I still have questions about the cross but I know that I am closer to God now then I ever was. When I told my grandpa that I pray to God everyday he called me crazy like a another family member who thinks God talks to her. I left at 16 and was disowned by extended family even 17 years later they won't speak to me.

[@Mixedjoshh]

Hey guys I recently became Christian and I was curious in the Bible it mentions how we are saved through faith and not of our works. So does that mean following the commandments are considered works? If so does that mean since we sin and continue to sin as long as we have faith alone we will be saved? I’m just trying to strengthen my faith and understand the Bible better. I have more questions but it would take a while to ask them all. Thank you

[@lighthousenetwork.tv-media]

Hey Kodach, great question! First would recommend sitting down and reading Romans chapters 1-8 in one sitting, and following Pauls logical argument. (bring your highlighter) That should be sufficient to answer your question! Also, run for your life to a local gospel centered Church which clearly teaches the authentic gospel of Jesus Christ and ask them your good questions (Help: 1 tool: www.9marks.org/church-search/ ) But to be interesting, the short answer is good works are anything that is following God, giving to the poor, evangelism, things like the 10 commandments (though they dont apply to us 1 for 1 but close to it) and works are not the root of salvation, but rather the fruit of salvation. Equations: 1a. Worlds gospel faith+works --> salvation 1b. Jesus' gospel faith --> salvation+works

[@joshallen3427]

Hello, I have a question I hope someone can answer. I was saved at a young age in a baptist church, baptized in a nondenominational church. But I recently converted to lds (6 months ago). I stumbled upon Jeff’s videos and iv realized I made a terrible mistake. Right now I’m trying to find a way out. But I was re baptized in the lds way. My question is do I need to get baptized again?

[@Sherlock245]

Baptism does not safe but if did it at a lds I would do it again and give a testimony how you got out to declare & stand for the real jesus that saves and judge. Know that what happen at Lds cannot take you away from Christ. It's an exp you can share with others so they don't fall in the same trap. And in christ love to help them!

[@Sherlock245]

I will pray for you!

[@vaughanlockett6800]

No Christmas, No Easter Eggs , No smoking, Birthday, or Tattoos. After I left at 16 and never attended again. I had a lot of questions unanswered why my parents became Whiteness . I study ancient history and history of Christianity. When I debated with my mother about certain topics especially the cross , she refused to acknowledge that the cross was part of very early Christianity. They many dates that are now proved to be very accurate and dismiss the technique used to establish dates . You can look at idols ideology the early Byzantine had much debate about the worship of icons and even went through a 200 year icon free period that was reinstated. All theses ideas originate from other religions .

[@chrystianrodriquez]

How can I find the Leah Remini JW special you guys did? I typed it up on the search bar but no luck, and I can't identify the video that's being referenced in the video list of this channel.

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

She would be Scientology, no?

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

I don't know if its a "kid growing up in the org" thing but we were always in trouble as kids. We could never ask our mom anything. All we ever got were "No!" and when we asked it was always "because I said so!" Now, I am NOT saying that we were GREAT kids, I guess you could say we were bad, but my mom never gave us a chance. We were just kids.

[@kharakessler1390]

The change they pulled that REALLY pushed ME off was, all my life at first they were always preaching to NOT go to college, do not pursue further education because it takes your time away from service to J… and on and on…. So my family isn’t asking me what I want to do, no one is pushing me to pursue any goals. Fast forward to about age 14 or 15 maybe, all of a sudden, well cost of living is getting higher and higher, now you have to have an associate or bachelors in order to really support yourself, BUT DONT PURSUE ANYTHING MORE THAN THAT! ……. By that time I wasn’t even interested in myself, college, my future… and I was just really hurt and disappointed, FURIOUS. Because what about ME?!? Eventually, after becoming a parent at 19/20 anyway, I HAD to further my education. But it was just like… wow! What did you (my father) really BEAT me so viciously for if I was going to grow up and choose my own path anyway? I did it ANYWAY, so what was it all for? They don’t even know. Gtfoh. Also, thank you to all of you these vids. These are SO important and HEALING. Thank you! 💕❤️💕

[@omarosemoon1005]

Why does debunking their religion/cult stop and not continue to debunk their brand of christianity, or any of the abrahamic religions or any other religion? It's like trading one fantasy for another, or one addiction for another.

[@kerickson6451]

Where can I buy that "Ye must be born again" T shirt ???

[@Jemmainadilemma]

this reminded me that i need to give blood again 🙃 great episode thanks guys!

[@faithandivor]

Though I am so thankful that I never joined this cult, I was impressed by their ability to teach people to read. I seen a grown man learn to read in 2 weeks. Unfortunately their beliefs are not biblical; however, we could do better with helping our fellow mankind.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

We’re called to have a personal relationship with Christ and Father God we talk to Him about our problems for deliverance in confession. God may direct us to a relative, a mature church member, Bible Counselor-Pastor or a Professional Therapist Christian based. Proverbs <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="185">3:5</a>-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” 1 John <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="69">1:9</a> "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

[@kimberlymanley9732]

I ALWAYS get those people handing me pamphlets. You do have to give them kudos. Going door to door like they do. I don't agree with them. But still they are bold.

[@kimberlymanley9732]

@Mick Stupp I messed with the new age years ago, and it took the real Jesus to open my eyes to how messed up my life had become. From my thinking, behavior.. I lived by my emotions all the time. Now emotions are from God. But being led by them was completely different. Real salvation is a true relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm glad you are now FREE. 💓

[@ME-ru4hv]

@Mick Stupp when you say the watchtower dominion.. how is different than what Paul was describing and enforcing and admonishing his " fellow brothers taking the lead?" I have my issues with people at the hall but man if I ever were to conclude that is not Jehovah's people.. it would mean He had NO people on earth if you have any faith Paul was building something thatz lasted until today.

[@BenNocella]

Where can I find the episode about Mormonism mentioned at around <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1860">31:00</a>?

[@ShruteFarms001]

Do you podcast? If you look at their podcast there are many episodes that aren't on KZbin yet.

[@webuser5950]

anyone know where to get that shirt the guy on the left is wearing? the blue shirt

[@ApologiaStudios]

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[@Anonymous-km5pj]

great interview, thank you. I studied w JW's one year after being born again, as my biblical knowledge grew they became increasingly sus. God bless

[@brettk5762]

Great interview but I really hope you confronted him about his blasphemy

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

We look forward and are to encourage one another in Jesus Christ’s arrival the rapture not doomsday. 1 Thessalonians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="257">4:17</a>-18 “After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”

[@nicolemarie3258]

Also, the Lord was talking constantly throughout the Old Testament. We know the Lord is Jesus. He was there ALWAYS before he was sent by the Father to save us in human flesh. God also says in Genesis Lets make man under OUR image. Jesus was always there since the beginning! I pray God helps you to understand that GOD is FATHER, SON, HOLYSPIRIT. Praise Jesus. take care. 💖☝

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

Well, I messed around and KZbind "hidden pictures in JW publications" its the 2nd video and now I wish I hadn't. Its creepy

[@sonnetlyric3951]

When I hear the word Cult, I think about the Masons. So glad I got out!

[@spearshaker7974]

This watch tower woman kept stoping by once a week for a couple weeks because I made the mistake of talking theology with her then she started bringing young women to my house and I told her she would have to not come back anymore I felt bad for those girls I felt like she was trying to use temptation or something.

[@stevenmusielski5224]

Have not watched this yet but so often the people being questioned seem to just 1- Not have read the bible straight up for themself and 2- They do not memorize core scriptures: What I have learned from Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses that I have talked to that have hit my door: 1- They do not get asked what their 12 favorite scriptures are with chapter and verse ever. 2- When they are questioned they are questioned most often by people that do not memorize scripture with chapter and verse either. True?

[@JimEXP_]

Steven Musielski JW’s aren’t allowed to read the Bible by themselves. According to their leaders, they are the only ones that can translate it for the followers. This is done deliberately so they don’t find the truth, God’s word.

[@jamiegriffin3777]

Someone please help me understand this.. do J.W. believe that we are in the 1,000 reign of Jesus now? Like, we are in the millennium now?

[@michaelunderwood2938]

I know hopeless he felt after leaving the Kingdom Hall. I became atheist but God pulled me from that. Most of my family is JW and have no interest in knowing anything but what Brooklyn Bethel pushes on them.

[@emanuelsadu263]

This kicking off of members who have erred is just so non human and non christian. I remember a sermon of a priest, He told us that The Church is a hospital of the soul. What hospital is that that kicks out and rejects the sick one (the sinners).

[@jakechidester9657]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has been named that since 1834 and the name hasn’t changed. They just don’t want to be referred to as Mormons any longer. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints changed their name to Community of Christ which may be what you are referring to. Raised LDS and been inactive 5 years. Recently learned the history of the church and my mind is blown. Completely Blown!!!

[@m.h.9673]

I'd love to see them look into and talk about this Korean cult called shincheonji , the leaders name is man hee Lee. He believes he is the holy spirit incarcerated. And like the watch tower they believe in New heaven new earth which the name of the cult translates too. Their influence is extremely big, My brother and sister in law have been in this cult for nearly a decade. Our family prays for them daily.

[@freedomwarrior7767]

Jehovah's witnesses came out of the same movement as seventh day Adventist. After 1844.

[@andreaserik6069]

Can you have a program of how you define a cult or a sect? Because when I talk to a JW about that they give me alot of answers on how they are not a cult. Like that they follow the bible.

[@skudwoofer]

look up sola scriptura... all cults have a few things in common, usually grace isn't sufficient (the work of Jesus on the cross), there is almost always accompanying work that supersedes or clarifies the bible (Mormons - book of Mormon, pearl of great price, etc. Catholics - the corporate catholic church has final say, marry worship, pope Jehovah witness - watch tower society, special bible that is modified by them, etc.) and they almost always all discourage investigation of the authority that they claim to have and the penalty in all of the above cults is excommunication or total exclusion. As you do research, you will find historical problems with claims that they make and all of the above ones have had to modify their theological stances over the years for reasons that include prophesies that never come true, practices that have become illegal, dates or claims that never happen, ongoing problems like catholic fathers and boys (men are suppose to marry if they have that desire, god never said to serve one must remain single), etc. etc. etc. The bible is god's only word, it is a closed book, there are no other writings authorized by God but the bible. That is the standard that "normal" Christians hold as part of their belief system. Hope that explanation helps some...

[@BrentRF]

culteducation.com/warningsigns.html The JW's fit every single criteria.

[@pjtippett5510]

Something called the B.I.T.E model has been developed to summarize a cult. There are several KZbin channels describing its development.

[@lighthousenetwork.tv-media]

Ironically, they don't follow the Holy Bible, they follow the unholy watchtower bible and tract society. Example from the video: The watchtower says the bibles say no blood transfusions, but that is makebelieve.

[@incognitofade9574]

One of the reasons why they stopped printing the yearbook.

[@debraannmartinez7157]

Year Book?

[@incognitofade9574]

@@debraannmartinez7157 yes they used to do a yearbook showing how many JW were in certain areas of the world. It also showed the number of hours active preachers were in the field ministry. It also showed the memorial attendance and partakers. They would do snippets of the numbers worldwide in the Watchtower each year. But then all of a sudden it stopped because the increase of publishers started decreasing and the memorial partakers went up. This would have contradicted their generation teaching and that people were flocking to the organization.

[@incognitofade9574]

@@debraannmartinez7157 It run like a corporation so it's very numbers based. Your works are tabulated on a publisher record card to show everyone how spiritual you are. If you didn't average 10 hours or preaching a month you were considers spiritually weak. They always used to say "faith without works is dead" but the only works they recognized were if you were putting in time to bring others into the organization.

[@debraannmartinez7157]

@@incognitofade9574 _ Really? Well JESUS didnt see it like that when he sent his disciples out to be slaughtered, picked on, stoned.. What I am seeing is too many wolves voicing thier own thought without Gods Holy spirit sending them ! LIFE

[@WJTM88]

Incognito Fade it is ONLINE now

[@kyledamron]

As a child I never understood why the kids in my class who were JWs weren't allowed to dress up for Halloween or celebrate their bday or Christmas. I find religions fascinating and same with cults. I often wonder the difference between religion and cult with certain religious like Jehovas Witnesses or Mormons. JWs really seem like a cult to me.

[@danvan2683]

I was watching for a full length treating of mormonism, I hope that's coming, the changes they have been making recently and information they've released makes it demonstrably not true according to themselves, the only way forward is a gamble that people won't come across both narratives and understand the switch, apologia has a LOT of older content, do more stuff on the mormons, utilize more former members, bishops and leaders that are leaving, if possible. Thank you for these ministry's, the cross is the power to save, jesus as he was is new information to mormons and jw's

[@bridgettecrowe3869]

faith without works is dead. but no matter the works your heart must be pure toward Jehovah. As a wittness I understand this. You cannot WORK to become part of the annointed. They know because Gods spirit is in areement with their spirit. How can u explain the annointed class?

[@LightoverDarkMinistry]

Galatians chapters 3 and 4. There is no such thing as an anointed class.

[@AslanRising]

Andrew looks a bit like a red headed Matt Damon.

[@luvn.j.4263]

LEAVE YOUR E-MAIL ...I WOULD LIKE TELL MY STORY AT YOUR CHANNEL ..

[@teri7371]

Where's part 2?

[@anneholmdahl2926]

Way too much talking by one of the interviewer's. He didn't let the guest tell his story. We're mainly interested in the guest´s story.