Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast
The Critical Thought encourages you to think critically about the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. As former members and teachers in this group, we have inside knowledge to help raise public awareness. We understand the psychological tactics the organization uses to attract new members.
Our goal isn't to attack the religion, but to share what we've learned about how the group operates. We want to expose the false teachings they use to control their followers. Many members carry a heavy burden of shame, fear, and guilt, struggling to keep up with the group's expectations. Some want to leave but stay out of fear of losing family and friends, pretending to be committed when they're not.
Through our platform, we hope to help anyone feeling trapped by the group's impossible standards or prevent others from joining. We aim to support educators, mend broken family relationships, and motivate people to pursue their education. If we can help even one person, we consider that a success.
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Latest Episodes
Japan's Crack Down - Jehovah's Witness Governing Body Struggling to Survive
When the former Prime Minister of Japan was assassinated in 2022, the investigation uncovered deep ties between the attacker and a high-control religious group known as the Moonies. That tragedy set off a chain reaction in Japan—one that now ha...
Jehovah's Witness Leaders Tricked Us Out of College
What happens when a religion tells millions of people that higher education is “dangerous”?For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses were discouraged from going to college. It wasn’t a written ban, but elders, conventions, and Watchtower publ...
EXJW: Healing Out Loud with Laura Timber - Religious Trauma
Laura X Timber YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lauraxtimberFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Laura-X-Timber/61566000317102/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraxtimberInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/laura...
An Ex Elder’s Mental Health Struggle THE TRUTH Behind the Smile
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode, we revisit the story of Tony — a former elder and third-generation Jehovah’s Witness — as he opens up about the emotional and psychological impact of growing up in the organiza...
How He Discovered the Jehovah's Witness Brotherhood Was a Sham
🔁 Throwback Thursday – Back by RequestA viewer recently commented:“I’m not sure why I’m just now seeing this video in 2025. I really enjoyed it.” ❤️That reminded us why this conversation with Gary Alt is still one of the most powerful inter...
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Hi guys! I love your Podcast!! I just found it and now I’m hooked! I’m 46 and I resigned when I was about 33 if I remember right. I was raised since I was 5 years old. Ok, I don’t want to talk your ear off but I would love to keep in touch. Thanks for all the Critical Thinking questions….🧐🙏🏼👍🏼
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