Encontrar Tu Propio Camino (Español) - Panama - Witness Underground 22 (S02E02)

05/14/23 • 57 min

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Bienvenidos a Witness Underground, el podcast donde hablamos con personas que han dejado la secta peligrosa de los Testigos de Jehová. En este episodio, entrevistamos a una mujer, Leidy, de Panamá que comparte su historia de cómo dejó el secta y cómo ha mejorado su vida desde entonces.

Nuestra invitada nos habla sobre su relación en evolución con su madre y sus hermanos que aún están dentro de la secta, y el abuso emocional que experimentó al ser shuneada. También nos cuenta su vida dentro de la secta, cómo funciona el proceso de "reheyendo" y la cruel manera en que se expulsan a los miembros y los cortan de sus familias.

Hablamos sobre cómo nuestras familias pueden ser atrapadas en este secta y las razones reales detrás del control que ejercen sobre sus miembros. También discutimos cómo usan el miedo para controlar la vida de las personas y separar a los miembros de sus familias.

Nuestra invitada comparte cómo puede tener una relación respetuosa con su familia a pesar de que todavía están atrapados en la secta, y cómo ella misma fue convencida de que las enseñanzas eran verdaderas.

También hablamos sobre cómo se usan falacias lógicas de autoridad para convencer a los miembros de la validez de las enseñanzas de la secta, y las soluciones que existen para quienes desean dejar la secta.

Abordamos cómo funciona el negocio de este secta y las complicaciones que pueden surgir si alguien decide bautizarse en esta religión. Nuestra invitada comparte que es muy difícil salir con dignidad y cómo es mucho más fácil dedicar tiempo a buscar respuestas y soluciones por sí mismo.

Finalmente, discutimos las soluciones que existen, incluyendo la búsqueda de ayuda profesional y salir a otro lugar para conocerte mejor.

Este ha sido nuestro episodio sobre cómo mejorar tu vida después de dejar la secta de los Testigos de Jehová. Esperamos que les haya gustado y les invitamos a compartir este episodio con amigos y familiares que puedan estar interesados. ¡Gracias por escuchar a Witness Underground!

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Finalmente, discutimos las soluciones que existen, incluyendo la búsqueda de ayuda profesional y salir a otro lugar para conocerte mejor.

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The Artists - Former Jehovah's Witness Musicians - Witness Underground Podcast 23 (S02E03)

The Witness Underground Documentary Project:
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Links discussed and posted in the discussion:
Directors first documentary, "Hanoi Mixtape":
https://HanoiMixtape.com
ADD Chronicles - Oh The Crib!
The Directors album on Bandcamp:
https://add-chronicles.bandcamp.com/album/oh-the-crib
Dear Ike - Lost Letters to a Teen Idol Documentary:
https://pbs.org/show/dear-ike-lost-letters-teen-idol
This I Believe Essay:
https://thisibelieve.org/essay/34
"As half of the magic act Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette enjoys challenging his audiences with the unconventional. In stating his personal credo, Jillette finds liberation in believing there is no God."
Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Sean Carrol
https://a.co/d/iUcnu1L
The Big Picture by Sean Carrolhttps://a.co/d/dYAN6l9
Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we dive into the personal stories and experiences of the former Jehovah's Witness musicians featured in the film "Witness Underground". Our guests include Chad Rhiger, Eric Elvendahl, Ryan Sutter, and the film's director Scott Homan.

In this episode, we discuss why the artists in the film left the religion, and the exit path they recommend for others who may be in a similar situation. We also explore the Director's background with film and how it feels to release such a personal project to the public. Ryan shares how it feels to have his heavy series of stories captured in a movie.

The panel shares what they are all doing with music now, and where you can find their available music collections on WitnessUnderground.com. We also discuss how long it takes to shed the ExJW label and identity, and how each person has moved on from the former Jehovah's Witness identity that we were all suddenly swept into when we moved away from identifying as Witnesses. Birthdays still affect them in unexpected ways.

We explore what they believe now about life, after many years outside of the faith group the film is about, with a focus on poetic naturalism referencing Sean Carrol and Penn Jillette. The conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and filled with personal insights.

Join us for this engaging episode as we reflect on our past, present, and future as former Jehovah's Witnesses and musicians.

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Creatively Healing from a Cult - Witness Underground Podcast #24 (S02E04)

After watching the thought-provoking documentary "Witness Underground," Three artists: an actor, a writer, and a musician, engage in a profound conversation about their personal experiences with shunning and how they navigate through it. Join us as we explore the transformative power of art, music, therapy, movement, and meditation in coping while inside and healing after leaving a cult. Together, we'll embark on a remarkable exploration of consciousness and creativity.
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In this compelling episode, we sit down with Gina Brown, Christopher of the band Scifidelic and a writer, in discussion with Scott Homan, Director of the award winning and eye-opening documentary "Witness Underground," which sheds light on artists who escaped a cult.
Together, we delve deep into their unique perspectives on shunning, drawing from their diverse experiences. We explore the profound impact of music, art, therapy, movement, and meditation as coping mechanisms during their time in the cult and as tools for healing after leaving.
Prepare to be inspired as we explore their creative endeavors, from dance and acting to crafting a new Streaming Series pitch and building on a successful TikTok channel. We'll also uncover the intriguing story behind their decades-long music project called Scifidelic, featuring a band member known as Caustic, who was once a high-ranking member at the world headquarters of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Discover how their music directly addresses the themes of faith and exiting from it.
Our guest, Gina, shares details about her exciting project—a series about the complexities of love, where an unlikely couple comes together amidst their vastly different worlds. Having experienced trauma within the Jehovah's Witness community, Gina incorporates her personal journey into the script, exploring the challenges of same-sex relationships and the harmful influence of the faith. We'll also touch upon the harrowing experiences of her sister-in-law, who faced life-threatening complications during childbirth due to the cult's ban on blood transfusions.
Additionally, we discuss the writer's upcoming book, which inspired her escape from the cult and provided solace and courage during her challenging journey.
Together, we explore strategies for overcoming triggers, dealing with attachment, and addressing past baggage. Moreover, we delve into the diverse interpretations of the cult's teachings regarding the end of the world and the impact it had on our guests' lives.
Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that unveils the power of art, resilience, and self-discovery. Get ready to expand your consciousness and embark on a journey of inspiration and empowerment.

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