Interview of Former Jehovahs Witness Elder Stephen Jennings (

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  • @FindingLoriJane
    @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Interview of #exJW Stephen Jennings - a 5th generation Elder. Hear his story about his #jwExodus and his #FaithJourney.
    Here is a link to Steve's TH-cam Channel
    th-cam.com/channels/lLF.html...
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    • @billyroland2758
      @billyroland2758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Lori Jane,
      Great interview thanks.
      Just wondering do you believe in the trinity doctine?
      I notice many ex JW's have chosen to accept it even though it's not in the Bible.
      What are your thoughts on this ? Is Jesus and Yahweh the same person?

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billyroland2758 No I don't subscribe to that belief. I tried hard to make it fit - to try it on for size so to speak but I just don't see it. I prayed earnestly for the holy spirit to reveal it to me if it was the correct way to understand God and Jesus and I keep coming back to God is YHWH - the God of Abraham and Jesus. And Jesus is the messiah/christ. I don't see a trinity at all. I understand that Jesus is NOW divine/heavenly - the first of the NEW creation of which we as believers are in line to be like as well. I expect him to return (hopefully soon). Maranatha!
      I expect certain things to happen per unfulfilled prophecy that will show us his return is imminent. I feel we are on the cusp of the end of the age.
      If you want to discuss beliefs more I do that at simplychristian.faith which is open to believers of all persuasions. We are united in our belief that Jesus is our lord and savior and are dedicated to following him. Beyond that we have many different understandings of the scriptures and discuss them there safely.

    • @billyroland2758
      @billyroland2758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FindingLoriJane
      Thanks for answering my question.
      I'm the same as you,
      I don't believe the trinity doctine either.
      I think some start believing it as a way of rejecting anything they precieve as having originated with the corrupt WT organisation.
      The main point I see is this.
      We are not forced to believe things we don't agree with.
      We pray to God, we can talk to others we can use brain God gave us to reason things out for ourselves.
      That's the beauty of freedom.
      The main thing we can all agree on is the WT organisation is not the truth.
      And it's definitely not Gods organisation.
      I pray that God continues to bless your work.

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@billyroland2758 It could be. We are all on our own path and need to keep seeking truth. I view all who accept Christ as their Savior and mediator and king and dedicate themselves to following him as my Christian brothers and sisters.

    • @vusimngomezulu2500
      @vusimngomezulu2500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When will you start preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus christ said Mathew 24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10?????not preaching about Jehovah's witnesses because Jehovah God and Jesus christ didn't said that Proverbs 25:18.

  • @ckelly5141
    @ckelly5141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hello sister Lori and brother Steve. Absolutely loved this interview! I left JW’s in Dec.2020 after 38+ years baptized. Although I am paying a heavy price as Jesus said I would, I am full of joy as a slave of our Lord and Saviour. It is my prayer that as many of the rank and file can escape and come into the waiting arms of the Christ to his and his Father’s praise.

    • @kramsdrawde8159
      @kramsdrawde8159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PRAISE GOD, you are suffering for the GLORY of CHRIST, count it all JOY !!! SO true, after being close very close actually to the KINGDOM of GOD and Through Christ whom wttbs/jw has minimized and blasphemed since russell. Hard to understand how after having scripture in their hands so much the wttbs/jw escapees totally abandon GOD and turn to be bitter.

    • @ckelly5141
      @ckelly5141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kramsdrawde8159 Actually it might not be that hard to believe. Whether one is raised in or chooses the JW faith, if you wake up and leave, the choices are varied. Atheism, agnosticism, doubt, hedonism, or worse. Or one can be broken, beg for God’s help, and be saved by being delivered to Christ. God knows who belong to him and who do not.

  • @laymanphil8513
    @laymanphil8513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Today the Watchtower society no longer has a direction, this cult is sailing with the waves. Aging doctrines no longer matter. The importance today is to follow the 8 Gurus in the woods to the letter without asking embarrassing questions. Thank you for your very interesting video. The end of this cult is before us.. The end of this worship is before us.

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sad but true I'm afraid!

    • @nicosyiallouris1103
      @nicosyiallouris1103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The days of the cult are Numbered

    • @tammyg8031
      @tammyg8031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally agree, this CULT is definitely at it end. Their own Armageddon. Tons of people are leaving and waking up. This CULT is bleeding out very badly.

  • @Truthseeker-og6fk
    @Truthseeker-og6fk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wonderful interview, thank you from Scotland

  • @karenbrooks1666
    @karenbrooks1666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wonderful interview, very caring and genuinely nice man xxx

  • @veratonnisen3639
    @veratonnisen3639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hello Steve, first I am so glad you are out of that satanic cult. Go to Jason Zeldas videos watch them all, he is a wonderful Christian trying to help people come to Jesus Christ, without him we are duped, we are nothing, we are without hope. Jason is a fantastic Bible teacher, and I think he
    Will give you renewed hope. Good luck my friend, from Canada with Love Erik Tonnisen

  • @theohuioiesin6519
    @theohuioiesin6519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    In the translation of the wicked slave:
    New World Translation
    Matthew 5:10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.
    Leaving and being shunned (kicked out of the Synagogue is not fun. But living a lie is not fun and has way worse consequences. )

  • @revivalmelbourne513
    @revivalmelbourne513 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Lori and Steve very insightful and we need a support for all the JW's who will wake up soon! Appreciate this effort Lori!

  • @doreenfernandes2431
    @doreenfernandes2431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    🌿🌹 Praise the Lord Jesus Christ ! He is awesome, my personal Saviour and l love Him !

  • @fadedglory1045
    @fadedglory1045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The groups that take Jesus out of his rightful place are the groups with no grace and scary consequences for leaving. We know who they are. There are a few. Many have been murdered for accepting Jesus or just leaving and our former group just kill us by taking our loved ones and say they would stone us to death if they could.
    Jesus is our only way to be forgiven and granted the grace we need to be forgiven. In JW we never feel forgiven always guilt ridden.

    • @googleshitsyt5557
      @googleshitsyt5557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So true...
      JC= Jesus Christ
      JC= Judicial Committee
      🌈🙏🏻🕉GB🎱🔜🌍🌏

    • @kiwihans100
      @kiwihans100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not a JW, but, your comment "groups that take Jesus out of his rightful place"? excuse me! Surely his 'rightful place is. 'At the right hand of the the Father' ( As Stephen saw him in vision in Acts 7,) Jesus would not want us to worship him as God, but said "No one can come to the FATHER, accept though me". JW's are totally right about the position of Jesus as the ';Only begotten Son' of God. Those that elevate him to equality with the Father are showing disrespect for the uniqueness and oneness of the only true God, that Jesus himself worships! ( John 20:17)

    • @fadedglory1045
      @fadedglory1045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kiwihans100 🤣

    • @lionelleblanc9653
      @lionelleblanc9653 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JÉSUS LE DIT EN JEANS 4 VERSET 23ET24 LES VRAIS ADORATEURS ADODRERA LE PÈRE CÉLESTE EN ESPRIT ET VÉRITÉ PAR LE CHRIST LE RÉDEMPTEUR ET BONNE LECTURE MON AMIS LA BIBLE LES PAROLES INSPIRÉS DE DIEU SES GRATUITS ,,,,, EX ma vue

  • @brianblessing8494
    @brianblessing8494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great interview keep up the good work

  • @susanpaine1513
    @susanpaine1513 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good for anyone that gets out.
    When I see videos of elders that have left the JW I always wonder how many people they previously participated in disfellowshipping

  • @southcentral90044
    @southcentral90044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I usually just listen to a few youtuber and not deviate. I came across this in my feed and gave it a listen. (I LOVE hearing the perspective of elders who left and why.) OUTSTANDING job!! Thank you for putting this together. Thank you Steve for your sincere candor!! Please make more videos. This type of focused video can help many others wake up!
    Thank you both!!

  • @veratonnisen3639
    @veratonnisen3639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Lori Steve’s channel comes up as , this channel do not exist. Love your channel Lori
    Erik Tonnisen

  • @FindingLoriJane
    @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tonight I'm doing another interview. Will be putting up the placeholder soon!

  • @nicosyiallouris1103
    @nicosyiallouris1103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    JESUS CHRIST IS THE LIGHT THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE AMEN

    • @iamrambo99
      @iamrambo99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're clearly wrong, Muhammed is the way

    • @pierreeuhx
      @pierreeuhx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iamrambo99 isn't Buddha the way?

    • @patricialee7919
      @patricialee7919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen he certaintly is the way Jesus Christ the lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world. Only one way to the Father through his son Jesus Christ Amen.Bow to no other God but the one and true living God The one messiah .Yeshua..Jesus Christ only !!

  • @Ed30675
    @Ed30675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent discussion ( interview ) Lori....Very enlightening.... If Steve sees my comment im interested in where did he serve in the UK... There are lots of similarities to my own story I too in the UK....

    • @Ed30675
      @Ed30675 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see he is from Yorkshire... problem solved..

  • @exjwwokeup1617
    @exjwwokeup1617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on your waking up!

  • @sfboo007
    @sfboo007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm really enjoying these interviews. Thank you for posting these video interviews, they are very encouraging. ❤️

  • @BettyMcBrine
    @BettyMcBrine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Lori! Great interview. Wow what a great website you have. I tried to go to the link for Steves YT channel but it doesn't work. Can you check it and repost it? Thankyou! Well done vid! 🙏❤️👍😊✝️

  • @UKS12345
    @UKS12345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m going to look at your site thank you. London UK (female)

  • @MrChinchilla_hn
    @MrChinchilla_hn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greetings from Honduras 🇭🇳

  • @millyday
    @millyday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Zoom meeting ID please?🤗

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meeting ID: 854 1807 9964 | Passcode: support (or 3218235 if by phone). Here is the link with all the invo tinyurl.com/exodusmtg

  • @peterbiram141
    @peterbiram141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What will the Ex's do when they see Babylon the Great fall ?

  • @fadedglory1045
    @fadedglory1045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’ve talked to a few “anointed” ones. They left me wanting lol to say the least. No special anything

    • @richardfarrer9907
      @richardfarrer9907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Noone is "special" we are all saved by Grace and not by our works

    • @kathleen1499
      @kathleen1499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@richardfarrer9907 Faith and works, and not just faith or just works alone.

    • @kathleen1499
      @kathleen1499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Faded glory: Many held Jesus of no account, either.

    • @richardfarrer9907
      @richardfarrer9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kathleen1499 No it is not faith and works if that were true then Grace is not enough you would also need works. We are save by Grace and the Blood of the Lamb that is sufficient. You add nothing to Grace

    • @kathleen1499
      @kathleen1499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@richardfarrer9907 Saved by grace, but faith without works is dead--Bible quote.

  • @nicosyiallouris1103
    @nicosyiallouris1103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The days of the cult are Numbered

  • @nomadicrecovery1586
    @nomadicrecovery1586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey
    Good video
    What live stream software ?

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! streamyard is the software

  • @devilstrader4065
    @devilstrader4065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my wife was a JW for almost 30 years since birth. I would hear about NO blood tranfusion, NO birthday celebration, NO fun, or you will be destroyed in Armagedon! & you will not be ressurrected. but they claim that jehova is a god of love. (Lol)this was too much too handle. until she woke up and left JW sect for good. her family would not talk to her for years. i still dont get it today. but my wife its really happy. plus no doorrrr to door knoking on weekends.

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so happy she had you to support her as she exited! It is tragic how many families are split up in the name of religion. It is not in the name of God that's for sure!

  • @williamsalun8911
    @williamsalun8911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi--i found his youtube--i am in uk--i am worried he has gone into trinity trap-as so many ex dubs do--even my own daughter who says once saved always saved--i asked Steve to email me

  • @keithburton3713
    @keithburton3713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Didn’t you get the memo new light new light new light after the second time I said good bye

  • @mistermylo8607
    @mistermylo8607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Is it just me but his audio keeps cutting out

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I think there was some internet issues there - such is the risk of doing live broadcasts. Sorry 'bout that. Thanks for watching tho!

  • @janespitfire9884
    @janespitfire9884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi! I heard the WT is going to enhance the video studios by year 2026 then make videos to let young ones to be starred in the videos to help their careers if this is their future choice. So WT is going to do as business as education of starring in a video with Jah in mind and the elders culty influence. Active JW will buy into it cause the videos will be used in Zoom and overseas in Africa and China. Active JW will pay per month to keep WT keep in the dough and writing the letters who get no response from ANYONE. Recruiting people from prisons is a big thing for them now too..just wanted to throw that in there. Yes their JW numbers are shrinking especially in America. My reason is only overseas people in the WT videos.

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Scary stuff. I will let up in prayer that the ones in can be called out like we have been.

  • @nojw7940
    @nojw7940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    👍👍👍

  • @UKS12345
    @UKS12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    Borean pickets also has meetings

  • @audreypistor4610
    @audreypistor4610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree accepting Jesus is wonderful however like you I need answers to my questions. Did you find your answers as well as accepting Jesus Christ?

  • @alisonschmitt9533
    @alisonschmitt9533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ooof. When I disassociated from the JW cult logic, reason, and critical thinking made the only reasonable path for me agnostic atheist.
    But hey, we’re all different and I’m glad you are out. Sorry your kids are still trapped inside their indoctrination.

  • @bernadettekelly8165
    @bernadettekelly8165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice guy Steve 👦...

  • @williamsalun8911
    @williamsalun8911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i spoke to him--too many ex duds have swallowed the trinity lie--so sad

  • @bernadettemaldonado755
    @bernadettemaldonado755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does a person have to sit in the back before they're reinstated?

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is more of an unwritten thing. Most single people would. If you were with a family you just sat quietly with them. But no it is not a requirement.

  • @BeckyInKorea
    @BeckyInKorea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, if possible can you give some advise ... I got this message from an elder today.
    "Hello sister. I hope you are well, healthy. I and brother Li____** are assigned to meet you for a shepherding call of you. As you may know, we are advised to have a shepherding call in person not by Zoom by the branch committee. So, we would like to meet you at your home or at the Kingdom Hall. When will it be convenient to you?"
    I feel intimidated because ive been inactive for a while and recently been in a video that was posted by my dance academy and the song title is birthday, could it be about that. I dont know if they are trying to encourage me or get information about my life-style.. any ideas of what I should do? Ignore it? Meet them?

    • @FindingLoriJane
      @FindingLoriJane  ปีที่แล้ว

      In my opinion, they view their job to shepherd the flock and keep it safe. Since you are inactive they are more likely trying to size you up and see if you are a threat. And yes your video is probably a trigger if they have otherwise left you alone. Email me at lorijaneusa@gmail.com if you want to arrange to have a deeper discussion about it.

    • @ZoyaPetrovnaMamina
      @ZoyaPetrovnaMamina ปีที่แล้ว

      IMHO It’s just a full judgement. Very stressful experience. Who they are to judge you? Just think about it. Complete strangers want to ask you questions, embarrass and humiliate you. For what? Shepherding visit is not obligatory. Just say no.

  • @kodamayarusty
    @kodamayarusty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    About the 2 hopes, Jesus said that John the Baptist was the greatest but the least of the kingdom of heaven was greater than he. As humans it is not that ones going to heaven are superior to others; but, God makes them superior. Jesus was able to feed hundreds or more with a few pieces of bread and fish and he can make the planet work for a great crowd under his Kingdom granted by his Father.

  • @curtainsup9
    @curtainsup9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it amazes me how many leave the false JW religion only to grab onto a false trinity doctrine.

  • @misty4937
    @misty4937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thou shalt have no other gods before Me" is one of the Ten Commandments found in the Hebrew Bible at Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:6.
    Lol....at it's core the "god" of the Bible is admitting THERE ARE OTHER GODS. The majority of people in the US have only been exposed to the Abraham Gods.
    Jesus, Yahweh, Allah.
    35,000 sects of Christianity, plus Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox Church, Judaism plus its different sects.
    Then there are the following GODS that are still worshipped TODAY in other Religions that Americans are oblivious to:
    Ahura Mazda, Budda, The Great Spirit, The Higher Power, Brahma, Krishna, Shiva, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Odin, Thor, Freyja, Freyr,
    Gaia, Ra, Hanuman, Ganesha, Mahavira, Durga,
    Coatlicue, Zeus, Athena. +
    Some of the above deities have close to a billion (yes billion) worshippers. Every sect, religion believes they are the "chosen". Just a thought.

  • @UKS12345
    @UKS12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate people who bash the jws. It’s so nasty and immature to criticize the witnesses

  • @foxiedogitchypaws7141
    @foxiedogitchypaws7141 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muddyfied, lol modified. Good interview.

  • @UKS12345
    @UKS12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I thought the same that bible is for annoyed

  • @jacobfield4848
    @jacobfield4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is no support for the Trinity in the Bible. When people start pretending to believe in the Trinity you know they have disowned Jesus and his God Jehovah, very sad.

    • @janesearle3486
      @janesearle3486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is there any support for Jesus being an angel? It's made up. J Rutherford had a beef with the clergy and promised he would destroy the church.

    • @jacobfield4848
      @jacobfield4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@janesearle3486 Thessalonians 4:16....."For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel..."

    • @dianeexley1709
      @dianeexley1709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Genesis chapter 1:26 And God said,"Let US make man in OUR image, after OUR likeness..."What's your opinion on that scripture?

    • @nomadicrecovery1586
      @nomadicrecovery1586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Actually that is 100% incorrect. There is duality, two powers in heaven all the way back to the old testament and the Trinity was developed because of the Scriptures in the Bible including the New Testament. Do your homework, start with Dr. Michael Heiser, biblical scholar language expert. Also go back to the first Christians after the apostles and read forward. You will see that they believedJesus was God even then, Having been taught and received the truth from the apostles themselves,and the Trinity was later finalized as people try to figure out
      Why the Bible teaches that the father and the son of God but also the spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person, the language clearly states this in the grammar, it cannot be and he cannot be an Yet, according to basic language structure. All of this is documented, and all of this is found in the Bible. That’s the reality of it regardless of what you have been taught

    • @jacobfield4848
      @jacobfield4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dianeexley1709 Two seperate people, Jehovah and his son Jesus.

  • @chrisdurant7351
    @chrisdurant7351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Studie psalm.cha,64, psalm 140 very. Interesting,