

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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Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 55min
(Remastered) TRUE CRIME: First Family of Fundamentalism Ch. 5: Schaapocalypse (Jack Hyles / Jack Schaap / IFB / Fist Baptist Church of Hammond / Deconstruction)
In this episode, everything comes crashing down for Jack Schaap and the First Baptist Church of Hammond. Jack Schaap is indicted on sex trafficking charges and pleads guilty. Sadie gives provides never-before heard stories and audio recordings surrounding this event, and details her continued efforts to KEEP Schaap in prison. This is the final chapter in the First Family of Fundamentalism series. Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! 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.

Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 17min
(REMASTERED) Ep. 8: Scare Them To Jesus (Christian Haunted Houses)
Sadie relives fond Spooky Season memories of her time working at a Christian haunted house. Gavri'el has to learn about the rapture and the end of days. Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! 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.

Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 17min
(REMASTERED) TRUE CRIME: First Family of Fundamentalism Ch. 4: 2 Jack 2 Furious (Cult Stories / Jack Schaap / Jack Hyles / IFB / First Baptist Church of Hammond / FBCH )
In Part 4 of the 5-part First Family of Fundamentalism series, Sadie and Gavri'el chronicle Jack Schaap's rise to cult leader as the successor to Jack Hyles. Join us next week for the finale of our cult true crime series when it all comes crashing down. Subscribe to our Patreon for extended episodes! 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/LeavingEdenPodhttps://twitter.com/HellYeahSadiehttps://twitter.com/GavrielHacohenFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcasthttps://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.

Oct 15, 2020 • 1h 8min
Homework Edition: Titanic
In this week's Homework episode, Sadie and Gavri'el discuss James Cameron's 1997 cinematic masterpiece Titanic, starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Next Homework episode we will be discussing Jersey Shore.Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastfacebook.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.

Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 11min
(REMASTERED) Ep. 7: Jesus Was the ORIGINAL Fidget Spinner/Gavi converts to Christianity (not really) (Theology / Methodist / Catholic / Baptist / Calvinism / Protestant / Church of God )
Sadie and Gavri'el do a fun overview of several christian denominations to determine which christian denomination would most closely fit with Gavi's worldview, sensibilities, and needs.FOR CLARIFICATION: GAVRI'EL HAS NO INTEREST IN CHOOSING A DIFFERENT RELIGION. DO NOT TRY TO CONVERT HIM TO CHRISTIANITY. Awesome cover art for this remastered episode by Rachel Zylka!Patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Instagram: 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.

Oct 6, 2020 • 1h 10min
(REMASTERED) Ep. 6: What is a Life Verse? (Biblical Bootylicious) (Theology / Christianity / Bible / Fundamentalism / IFB / Autograph / Walk With God / Jesus / Religion / Baptist / Exvangelical)
Sadie and Gavi discuss the concept of "Life Verses" within the IFB. For extended and uncensored versions of most of our episodes, visit Patreon.Com/LeavingEdenPodcastCover Art for Remastered edition episode by Rachel ZylkaInstagram: 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.

Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 23min
(REMASTERED) TRUE CRIME: First Family of Fundamentalism - Ch. 3: Sins of the Father #ArrestDavidHyles (Pastoral Abuse / David Hyles / Jack Hyles / Church / Cult / Child Murder / FBCH / IFB )
In the third installment of our First Family of Fundamentalism series, Sadie and Gabriel discuss Jack Hyles' only son David Hyles, the heir apparent to the pastorship of First Baptist Church of Hammond, and how throughout the 1970s and 1980s he proved himself to be unsuited to leadership in any ministry, a liability to his father, an abuser, a rapist, a pedophile, and (allegedly) a murderer. #ArrestDavidHylesWARNING: This episode contains discussions of rape, coercion, sexual abuse of minors, domestic violence, psychological abuse, child abuse, and child murder.Note: In this episode, we said that the 5 chapters of Linda Hyles Murphrey's book are available online. Sadly, they are not in fact available online. Sincerest apologies.Joy Ryder's lawsuit against David Hyles:https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/b6fbfe77/files/uploaded/RyderJoyComplaint02172020.pdfInterview with Paula Hyles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Je_QJ-7wYDavid Hyles invokes his fifth amendment rightshttps://chucklestravels.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/the-business-of-restoration/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Twitter:https://twitter.com/LeavingEdenPodhttps://twitter.com/HellYeahSadiehttps://twitter.com/GavrielHacohenFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcasthttps://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.

Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 23min
(REMASTERED) TRUE CRIME: First Family of Fundamentalism - Ch. 2: The Battle of 1989 (Cult Stories / Jack Hyles / IFB / First Baptist Church of Hammond / Jack Hyles / Jack Schaap / Exvangelical / Deconstruction )
In Chapter 2 of this saga, Jack Hyles, who has become a cult leader at First Baptist Church of Hammond, finds himself and his ministry embroiled in numerous scandals which test the loyalty of his flock.Note: Gavi did NOT have COVID-19 during this recording. He was suffering from particularly bad allergies which affected his voice.Jack Hyles and Victor Nischik on Maury Povichhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IrcVp00mHIJack Hyles Church With a Hearthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifnWiEgWgEPreying from the Pulpitpart 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_2RGQfvrPs&t=4spart 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shfZIyJjc7kpart 3:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CRtjC9n2y4part 4:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUd6NrOZj0Upart 5:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7ydYwcRFxY&t=198spart 6:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oss0dbKvb3Upart 7:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gndHES8JlwInstagram: 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.

Sep 8, 2020 • 55min
(REMASTERED) TRUE CRIME: First Family of Fundamentalism - Ch. I: The New Jack Swing (Cult Stories / Jack Hyles / Jack Schaap / Documentary / IFB / FBCH / Jesus / Deconstruction)
Sadie and Gavi explore the leadership of the IFB by exploring the history of its most influential pastor, Jack Hyles. Listen along as we learn how Jack Hyles transformed the First Baptist Church of Hammond into a megachurch and became the most powerful and influential leader in IFB history. Jack Hyles: "Sunday's Coming" full sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULO2Bwhg_vcInstagram: 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.

Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 32min
Ep. 4: What If He Drinks Mountain Moo? (Dating and Relationships as a Cult Member) (REMASTERED) (Fundamentalism / IFB / Hyles Anderson / Purity Culture / Dating With A Purpose / Virginity / Shrek)
Sadie and Gavi compare and contrast experiences dating in high school and college. They discuss the fundamentalism dating manual written by convicted pedophile Jack Schaap, Dating with a Purpose, and the difference between dating and courtship. In this episode's homework section, they discuss the 2001 Dreamworks animated classic Shrek.Cover Art by Rachel Zylka! For your graphic design needs, visit RachelZylka.comLink to Jack Schaap's "Polished Shaft" Sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr0UpQXYkGsInstagram: 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.


