Many have asked about the stock portfolio that Joel mentions. For details, please use this link: www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/donations-money-solicitation.php
Thank you very much for the link and not only for the link, but for this wonderful interview with this Brave Brother, and thank you for all the information you provide to us. I am from the Netherlands and your channel played a huge part in helping me to wake up completely from the cult. Keep going thank you!!
Thanks a lot It is good we all can communicate online to know the Truth behind their truth. They cannot hide anymore because jw were too long under the radar. I was since a child a jw and could not believe what i saw in their videos of governing b. and also for children. Wake up call. I feel free now
Thank you Joel. Absolutely brilliant video. I was a JW for 40 Years but lost my oldest son from suicide because of sexusl abuse from a highly respected elder. I regret every minute of being a JW.
So sorry for your loss it must be so hard for you 😢 I know how much the religion affects children my sons have had so many problems with mental health issues and now drug addiction self harm sending you a big hug 🤗 I am so glad that we now have all these stories out there on the internet and I pray it wakes all JW up and saves there children before it’s too late ❤
Thank you for sharing your touching & encouraging experience. I was baptized in 1972 & was disfellowshipped in 2017. My son committed suicide after he was disfellowshipped., leaving a wife & two little children. Two of my sons are elders & my daughter is getting baptized in April. They can’t talk to me because they want to remain loyal to Jehovah. I have been severely depressed in my old age with all my lifelong, so-called friends & family shunning me. I could go back to regain my family, but I am awake now & could not stomach listening to lies & watching fake love displayed. I woke up when I heard during the ARCommision the brother say he would be presumptuous to think we were the only religion dispensing truth. What a shocker! To think that as a loyal follower I was prepared to give my life for what I believed was true. You & your wife are no doubt helping many others wake up. Once again thank you. I will share your story.
Reading yours and many others experiences is sickening. How profound the psychological distress and manipulation that lead people to take their own lives is staggering. It’s heartbreaking to read this happened to your son, the loss for you and his family is utterly grievous. My ex-husband tried taking his life a few times after being disfellowshipped, leaving long lasting deep emotional scars.
@@michaeljohn2826 if you knew the amount of drinking that happens in the org I don't think you would have said that 😂 also a lot of elderly JWs look and act totally defeated, which is why Joel stood out to me. Besides, it's mostly genetics.
Yeah I though a same think his bicept looks jacked as fuk while 89. Combat sports or bodybuilders are lucky he never tried those sports or they all been fuked.
It’s an amazing thing that many long term witnesses are now leaving the Organisation. I myself left in 2022 after 30 years in the Organisation and 10 years as a regular pioneer. I decided to publish my story in a TH-cam video. May many more do the same! Great interview. Thank you so much ❤
Please send a link to your story. I left many years ago, after being a Ministerial Servant, pioneering, new Kingdom Hall construction, Bethel construction in New York, and, Igieduma, Nigeria. I am trying to open my wife's eyes, so she can leave this dictatorial organization. Thank you. .
@@ramluma The power of prayer may be the answer to your wife's conundrum. Her eyes may open wide to the use and abuse these geriatrics in New York State are punishing people with. Through Jesus the Messiah, the messenger, the lamb of God who takes away the Sins of the world. Geriatrics being the Faithful and Discreet Slave Class who are annointed by Jehovah's Spirit but are neither INSPIRED nor INFALLIBLE. Blah and baloney to their xyz which falls out of a male bovines anus. Ed. Spelling.
Thank you Joel for this testimony about your experiences. My father recently died. He was a Presiding overseer in Tampa Florida, and refused to listen to the teachings of Jesus, rather he served the Governing Body. I was saddened for many years to have been ostracized by my father. My family, my wife, my daughter, my sister and my niece were all ostracized as well. My father refused to listen to the things I spoke to him, same things you Joel have spoken of about the Governing Body. Truly, from its inception, the Watchtower society has been an Apostate and an antichist. I was born in, 4th generation. I had absolutely no choice about being in the religion. I had a choice when I was approached by the elders about being appointed an elder, I refused. I told them I refuse to serve with men who are cowards, and who refuse to shepherd the flock of Christ in a fine manner. Thank you Joel
Born in 4th generation in Tampa bay as well. Similar story. Dad was a servant and drank himself to death. I know how much the org and being a born in contributed to it.
Its sad that you can recognize this a a toxic cult an not realize that Christianity as a whole is the same. Clinging to superstitious nonsense in the name of "Jesus". I would love to see how a person like you thinks they can "listen to the teachings of Jesus". The verses in the bible likely have very little to do with what the man actually said. He was a fundamentalist Palestinian apocalyptical jew. nothing like the caricature you "believe in". From one cult into another, some people just can be reasoned with.
Sorry for your father's passing. I have an older family member who has been a JW for decades. I hope and pray for Jesus to set her free from the deceptions of that religion...before it's too late.
What a pleasure to hear your story Joel. My father lives in Tampa, Florida and he was baptized in 1950 and has a similar story to yours except he is still indoctrinated. I woke up almost 4 years ago and I hope my dad wakes up as he is 88 years old. Thank you Eric for interviewing Joel. He is an inspiration and it gives me hope for my father. I will have to meet up in one of your zoom meetings. Praise the Lord. Scott
My uncle is 88 and has been in there as a MS, an elder for 65 years. He is fully into it, full blind believer in the Governing body! I visited him last Sunday and told me that an elder visited him the day before (Saturday)!/and explained about the new dressing and grooming policy. The elder told him that the reason is that Jehovah wants to protect his people because of the great tribulation that will be coming soon and one way is to blend within the masses to confuse the enemy. However my uncle said it disturbed him the change of dress code and more the explanation of the elder- it didn’t make sense to him! He has been waiting for the tribulation and waits for the attack of the enemy and he isn’t scared of men! So at his age, he is thinking and reasoning! So I’m confident that manny can also think and wake up!!!
@@migdaliafuentes1618 Jesus Christ sent all of you to preach about the Jw's or satan the devil sent all of you to preach about the Jw's???????and you woke up to which way between this 2 ????? Matthew 7:13-14.
@@vusimngomezulu2500 all those remaining in the cult follow the wide gate that leads to their own destruction. There is no such thing as a 'true church' because the Bible nor Paul tells anyone to get a membership. However, Jesus does say you must be born-again but doesn't say to join a church. (John 3:3) When you read Romans 10:9 you must ask yourself if that verse is true or false. If it is true, then you know that our faith is how we are saved. If you think it is false, then you admit you don't put your trust in God's Holy Word.
What a lots of Bullshit, you busted lieyer, lm disfillowsip,, but l was wrong,, very lieyer,, They love love Jehovah and they are the truth shapers,, no metter what you're lieyer against Jehovah God Almighty Jehovah ,, They obey the Jesus,, like Jesus obey his Father Jehovah,, semple, ,, narrow the road,, me l was wrong, not the teaching of Jehovah,, and Jesus teaching abut the Kingdom,, semple, go please and live Jehovah witness keep looking for who wha to find the truth,,
Dealing with these rats since 1957 taught me not to play their game or obey their rules by writing letters or meeting with them.Threatening to sue them would have shut them up. " Do not throw your pearls before swine". Greetings from Troy Michigan.
@neutralobservation9418 Yes and got beat up by a gang while going for a walk in 1963 to escape the fear of death that was being shoveled into our heads. The Beverly Theatre was a beautiful building. Arthur Steven's, a dog hater, was one of the Circuit Overseers who preached the filthy habits of dogs; a movement contrived in Brooklyn to bring more money and hours of human energy into the cult.
More about dog hatred shoveled out by Rattower: Dogs are filthy Lick their anus Have to be let out Have to be fed Eat vomit Take time away from RATTOWER Money could be donated to RATTOWER THE BIBLE only generates dogs Jehovah hates dogs, children, and babies I told Arthur Steven's , " I love my dog".
A MUST WATCH VIDEO. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Joel you are a HERO!!!! You have set a great example that ANYONE can leave the DOOMSDAY CULT of Jehovah's Witnesses or any other abusive high controlled group or CULT. Thank you for your time & testimony ❤.
@@Darkness-ie2yl I’m sure I agree with what you’re implying that “not everything that glitters is gold” but in the context of this video - I’m highlighting the fact that the person sharing his “escape” story is a person who was kind even though he was in a position that was oftentimes abused.
Thank you for sharing your experiences, Joel. It takes great courage to stand up to these charlatans. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10. Keep strong.
Excellent video, Joel testimony “hits home”. I walked away from the “Jehovah Witnesses cult” 35 yrs ago: I was a ministerial “slave” servant and an auxiliary pioneer (60 hrs per month), and I fled away, no letters, no explanations, no sitting on judicial committees, no “good byes” … I just unplugged myself, and never been happier. No more wonderlands stories!
Wow!! Congratulations!!! I was in 42 years a slave and I’m 63! The only thing they weren’t able to control in me was that I obtained a college degree and worked in the IT area and thanks to that I have a good pension because The watchtower hasn’t given me a penny not even when I needed it in bad times! Been out for 4 years, faded and I’m happier than ever! Removed my JW shackles !🤗
There is a satisfying life after watch Tower I two left after 25 years 14 years a servant I have been away for nearly 3 years now although it seems like 3 minutes. Take her my brother I started talking to Jesus
I have been waiting for this video for so so long, so many years and I know other have to. . I just cried and cried. This is the answer from Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ. This is the sound of Love..That is the real voice. He spoke through Joel. It broke a lot of links in the chain I have been carrying. Please!!! Keep posting this video over and over. I am going to watch this video again. Thank you so much...
@@Darkness-ie2yl you've been brainwashed by the JW cult into thinking there is nowhere else to go after leaving, JWs commonly say this. There is true life when you find Jesus for yourself. Jesus said "the thief comes only to steal kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 "Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is Born Again he cannot see the Kingdom of God." Repent of your sins including following the false prophet and teacher the Watchtower Organisation and accept Jesus Christ died for you to pay for your own sins, make him Lord of your life follow him with all your heart and seek to live a holy life and you will be born again, you will be saved. "Therefore there is now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Rom 8:1
Thanks Joel great testimony I hear that New York accent❤👍. I never said I was in the truth I always said I was a Jehovah's witness. Because I believe Jesus was the truth and that was it 👍.
Thank you for your valuable experience, my dear brother, and thank you to brother Erik and the team that made this interview possible. Thank you and best regards from Germany
Thank you my brother, I am not a Jehovah Witness but my son and family are. For years my son has treated me with shunning like I am a leper , yet he blames me for his depression and anxiety . I am hoping he sees your testimony to find Peace and Grace of Gods Holy Spirit . Only in Love found in Jesus Christ, the way to our Father and Salvation. Amen .
do not allow your self to be deceived by these types. they are 200 percent incorrect. the devil caught them in his best trap of all. the one he himself fell into. thinking you're smart
Worry sorry to hear that I too have family in the organization my brother is an elder he and my sister and dying for e to covert but I always refuse my nephew left the organization had a daughter and thank god his mother who is a visit see er son and granddaughter in secret of course.
Thankyou Joel for this wonderful interview and for your example of true faith in Jehovah and Christ Jesus 🙏. Thankyou as well Eric for all your efforts to help expand the 'children of GOD' and helping all of us getting to know them and be built up by each other's faith ✨.
@EL-IZ-At-BETH-sarim- we will be going to the Netherlands at the end of the summer. If you are interested, we would be happy if we could meet up. We will be staying in Dieren. We have friends there who have invited us, people who are worshipping in Spirit and Truth. meleti.vivlon@gmail.com
Thank you Joel. I left and sent a letter to the Society with the same information. I photo copied all the documentation, there was a lot of paper in the envelope. I formally resigned as a Jehovah's Witnesses. I was in my 50's. I never heard anything back. While I still believed that this was Gods Organization, I pioneered, and lived by their book. It was a shock for me to find out about their double life. So much dirt under their carpet. You are a good example to people of any age.
So Much dirt under the carpet and so much blood in their hands (blood guilty)! (People have commuted suicides, died because of the prohibitions- Malawi in the 70s, child abusing by pedofilia and many other crimes) Glad we are out! Don’t want to be part of their crimes! Greetings!!!
Such well presented facts about the JW cult. Even though I had to turn up the volume to 100 and still had a difficult time hearing Joel's voice, what I did hear was right on point about their corrupt association with the UN and their business investments. I have a sister and a niece who are strongly indoctrinated and, even though I've tried to open their eyes, refuse to see the GB as the evil slave and the horror of their disfellowshipping practice. I thank Jehovah that I came across Eric's videos that really opened my eyes and got the heavy burden of that false religion off my back.
The fear is in the prospect of leaving due to the shunning policy. Those who leave will loose their entire network of family and friends within the organization. That unscriptural policy alone classifies the WT organization a cult. There is no honorable way out of this religion.
@@laserfilmlab There are many branches of the Baptist denomination. Also there are many good doctrinally sound Baptist churches. Without knowing your circumstances I will guess your church was small with a legalistic pastor. Sorry you were involved with a bad one.
What a powerful testimony! My heart breaks for those bound by the lies of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. I was raised as a JW by my parents from the age of 4. The fallout from the false prophecy of 1975 destroyed most of my peers; I was 18 years old when “the end” didn’t happen as we were warned about. Many of my friends became addicted to drugs and alcohol, and became involved in self-destructive behaviors. Several of my friends spiraled out of control. Some overdosed on drugs and died. Others were disfellowshipped, shunned, or shamed by their families and by the elders of their congregations. My parents essentially disowned me. I had a radical encounter with Jesus on October 28, 1984. I recognized that He was totally misrepresented by the Witness organization. He is incredibly gracious, loving, and forgiving. I dedicated my life to Him that night & have had an incredible experience loving Him, learning from Him, and sharing His truth with those who are searching for THE REAL TRUTH…and The Way, and The Life! God bless your ministry, my friends!!
The real and raging BATTLE to the DEATH on planet Earth is still ATHEISM, CHRISTIANISM, BUDDHISM, ISLAM, HINDUISM, and ALL RELIGIONS versus JESUS CHRIST Who are mocking, dishonoring, and insulting Jesus Christ? ANSWER - Atheists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, SDAs, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Born Again Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and all liars, arrogant, cruel, merciless, and hateful persons on earth KNOW and are fully aware that they hate Jesus Christ and openly mocking, insulting, dishonoring, and degrading him as worthless, useless, and undeserving to be honored and respected as GOD's Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth. Who will be honored and rewarded by GOD with ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth? ANSWER - GOD KNOWS that all persons on earth who rejected Atheism and the teachings and doctrines of all kinds of Religions about "Trinity", "hellfire", "Armageddon", "afterlife", "immortality of the souls", "rapture", and "reincarnation" and willingly honor and obey Jesus Christ instead as their loving, kind, and merciful Master and Heavenly King and believe too his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" as written in Luke 4: 43 and John 11: 25, 26 will definitely be honored and rewarded with ETERNAL LIFE and existence without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death on a safe and peaceful Earth without liars, slanderers, perverts, traitors, and murderers as written in Revelation 21: 3, 4, 8 but like Jesus Christ, will also be hated, mocked, insulted, dishonored, and "murdered" by arrogant, cruel, hateful and merciless Atheists, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions. Jesus Christ KNOWS that his teaching about the "Resurrection of the Dead" is GOD's guarantee that lowly, ordinary, truthful, kind, and respectful persons on earth who died recently and thousands of years ago like Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Job, Ruth, Naomi, King David, Daniel, his Followers and disciples, and many others will all be RESURRECTED back to life in the right and proper time so they can happily, abundantly, and peacefully live and exist on earth forever as subjects and citizens of the "KINGDOM of GOD" and fully enjoy his and GOD's eternal love, kindness, goodness, generosities, compassions, favors, and blessings for eternity under his loving and kind rulership, guidance, and protection as his GOD and Father's Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth as written in Revelation 11: 15.
Joel, I am so sorry, for the horrific pain you have experienced from that organization. Where is the Love, that Christ speaks about again and again. We can clearly see the overwhelming emotional horror, you have encountered, from that organization. I will be praying for you!!
Thank you Joel for telling your story. Every person's story helps another to accept that they caught the wrong train and cannot reach the desired station (salvation) unless they go back to the Bible and read the truth from God's Word; it is written for every person who seeks the Lord as it tells us in John 14:6. What joy there is in knowing He is never far from us and always hears our prayers. May God bless you and Dee and all those you now share with in love and thank you Erik.
Well said! We get trapped like in a twilight zone! We believe we are the chosen ones and that the world is against us and all “worldly” people are bad unless they change to JWs! It’s horrible being in the matrix!
Good job, Joel! I’m friends with a friend of yours, I live down the street from her. In Colorado!. I was shocked when she told me she had doubts… being I’ve been inactive for 12 years. And that her son helped wake her up! ❤️ thank BP FOR THIS INTERVIEW!
Brother Eric, I understand that this may not be seen right away, but I must say that your videos are indeed the reason I started to wake up! Please continue the amazing work! You are truly an Elder of the Living and True God! God bless you! -Coleman Family
@endtimeknowledgethinkbigger - Thank you for your thoughts. It is very hard for many to leave because they will lose their entire social network due to being shunned, as you say, they stay out of fear. We do know that the Bible teaches us not to fear the false prophet, who will be killed, and who has a terrible angry temper (Deuteronomy 18:22). The Governing is a false prophet over and over again.
Thank you Joel for presenting such a powerful life story. While I don't have an experience such as yours, there has been enough evidence gathered over the years to show what is really behind the organization.
Thank u Joel!! I really appreciate that you shared your experience. I was totally in for 65 years.. I’m now fading and I agree with you! I’m not leaving our God and his son who gave so much for all of us! Only the org. That has lied so much. I pray for those still in because there are good people still trapped!
Hi Joel. You can thank God that he has saved you and set you free. To save someone it sometimes hurts, like to save someone drowning in the ocean it may hurt them a bit to pull them into a boat . Cutting out a big splinter may also hurt, or having a bad tooth pulled out, all will cause some pain. Well God has pulled us out of a fire, we did get burned a bit, but that is nothing compared to what will happen to those not pulled out. My Dad was a long time Elder, about 40 years, me 16 years. We both woke up almost 20 years ago.
Thank you for sharing your story especially grateful for your scriptural encouragement brother you are an inspiration much love to you and your wife, thank you.
the thing I am impressed with about Joel, is at 89 he can read without reading glasses, holy cow! He reminds me of the account in Ezekial ch 8 where Ez was told to bore a hole in the temple and look inside at what was going on. I often wondered what we would see if told to bore a hole in Bethel and look into the finance and legal dept. Apparently a lot of JWs have done just that and had a huge OMG moment, just like Joel.
Not just JW....LDS, Amish and even some mega churches like Solid Rock in Myrtle Beach SC have a reputation of harassment, intimidation, SA, CSA and manipulation/control of congregation...discernment is key....fact check and not let anyone control who you associate with
I’m thankful that Joel and his wife have each other. My husband and I left the JW Cult in 2015. We were subsequently ostracized by family and thousands of friends we had known over a 50+ year history. While living in an isolated in a rural area, my husband died of cancer in 2021 at the age of 62. I’m now met with the challenge of rebuilding my personal social circle and spiritual community. In working through the effects of shunning, grieving, isolation and the ripple-effect of slander, I’ve found solitude and isolation to be the greatest challenge. With the constant compassion and companionship of my Heavenly Father and his Son, I’m blessed to enjoy the fellowship of genuinely Christian people who are faithful in their attentiveness towards me. Praise God for his faithfulness and provisions!
@mrsdanmiller -- We are so sorry to hear about how you have been treated and what you have had to endure. If you would like to visit our zoom Bible gatherings where we read scriptures freely and discuss them together, you will be warmly welcomed. We worship in spirit and truth with love for each other, our Heavenly Father, and his son, Jesus Chris without the obstructing and cruel rules of the JW religion. See our zoom schedule. beroeans.net/events
Hi, I am an older woman who also finds herself alone - You and your husband, did a brave and difficult thing - seeking the truth is never easy. However, it is worth it. I too made a difficult decision in the 1980's when I left the Catholic church and my family didn't talk to me for a long time. The reason I left was because I started reading the bible and began to see very clearly all of the lies i'd been raised with- so I made the decision to leave. I was afraid because I had never been allowed to even visit another church and I was fearful that i'd fall into another cult. BUT, what happened was I just kept praying and reading my bible and asked God to send me to a church where I would find the love and grace of Jesus - and he was (and IS) faithful. I found a wonderful wonderful church family. I pray you do too mrs dan miller and I know you will. God Bless you and keep you always.
They chose to protect and serve the corporation instead of a loving honest brother. They are cruel, earthly, and evil masters seeking glory for themselves. Thank you Joel ❤
@@faodail3913 and the parable in Luke doesn’t show that all people are his sheep? He goes after the one lost sheep leaving the 99? Jesus didn’t die for everyone just the followers of some sects? More joy in heaven over the repentance of one sinner than over 99 who don’t need repentance? Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you doesn’t mean helping anyone who needs it?
Vielen vielen Dank Joel für dein Zeugnis ❤ Es ist so hilfreich zu erfahren wie es anderen ehemaligen Zeugen Jehovas ergangen ist. Danke für deine Worte. JHWH sieht unser ❤
I was born in 1958, so 66 years is the entirety of my time on earth. It astonishes me that a person could spend that much time inside the Watchtower organization - this is what motivated me to watch this video in the first place. I enjoyed Joel's articulate reminiscences.
I thanked Jesus for calling me out of this religion by telling me that the religion is not representing him. Before this time, I have a lot doubts but have no courage to get out. Thank you Jesus for liberating me.
The Creator WANTS all human beings to submit to the authority of Jesus Christ and believe his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" so they can bring themselves honor and his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death. The Creator KNOWS that all Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, SDAs, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Born Again Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of RELIGIONS who deliberately rejected his Christ's authority and teachings as worthless and useless and believe instead the Satanic LIES and UNBIBLICAL teachings of their Pastors and Leaders about "Trinity", "hellfire", "Armageddon", "immortality of the souls", "afterlife", "rapture", and "reincarnation" are obviously NOT worthy and deserving of his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth but worthy and deserving of their own dishonor, disgrace, downfall and ETERNAL DEATHS, worthless and useless dusts on earth forever. The Creator KNOWS that all persons on earth who honor and obey Jesus Christ as their Master and Heavenly King and believe his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" as written in Luke 4: 43, and John 11: 25, 26 will definitely bring themselves honor and his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death as written in Revelation 21: 3, 4 but will also be hated, dishonored, insulted, falsely accused, and "murdered" by arrogant, cruel, merciless, and hateful Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions. The Creator KNOWS that all the arrogant, cruel, merciless, and hateful Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions will definitely be hurt, wounded, offended, and angered by the TRUTH that all lowly, ordinary, kind, and respectful persons on earth who died recently and thousands of years ago like Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Job, Ruth, Naomi, King David, Daniel, Jesus Christ's Followers and disciples, and many others will all be RESURRECTED back to life in the right and proper time so they can happily, abundantly, and peacefully live and exist on earth forever as subjects and citizens of the "KINGDOM of GOD" or His Kingdom and fully enjoy his and his Christ's eternal love, kindness, goodness, generosities, compassions, favors, and blessings for eternity under the loving and kind rulership, guidance, and protection of Jesus Christ as his Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth as written in Revelation 11: 15.
What denomination are you in that represents Jesus as a fundamentalist Palestinian extremist apocalyptical Jew? if it wasnt so pathetic statements like yours would be funny.
You got disfellowshipped for speaking truth so sad, but the way I look at it your love for truth Jehovah has given you the real truth he’s allowed you to separate from Babylon The Great . Loved video thank you ❤
I spent 3 years studying the organisation, reading the early church fathers which they (mis) quote when it suits and criticise when it doesn't. I read the bible with scholarly commentary and have been set free with the truth of Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ set me free. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen.
Thank you for coming forward. We need to encourage more to speak up! This helps those in doubt to be vindicated….the gb w its recent slue of new light changes/ damage control proves how unity and questioning the organizations practices and doctrines can bring change.
The sad part is that so many ex jws are in such despair because of the deceit become atheists.. They very often cannot believe that Jesus is God.. My suggestion is they obtain a KJ or NKJ. Bible ( there are others ) because I see them to be very reliable. Many versions deny the Virgin birth, the deity of Christ, the power in the Blood of Jesus, the bodily resurrection and more. So if you read and great and pray for understanding and ask Jesus to be your saviour if you are genuinely seeking.. You will find the truth and be full if joy..
Thank you Joel for sharing your story. You are an inspiration and so brave to speak up and question what you were told was "the truth". I was raised a Jehovah's witness and left when I was 21. My Mom and Brother are still involved and I so wish I was able to share the real truth about JW's. Unfortunately that would label me as an apostate. I find it unbelievable to be involved with any group, religious or otherwise where you are not allowed to look into the facts and do research unless it comes from that group. Appreciate you sharing!!! : )
It meant so much on a personal family level and in regard to the same trauma bonds I had with JW's when at the end Joel mentioned that ' these people will pay for it', the damage, the alcoholism the drug addiction, the wasted lives. A reassurance that through YeHoVaH &Yeshua there will be a reckoning up at the end of the day, the fair and good judgement of us all. 💙
And the new practice that a disfellowshipped person can be simply greeted only in the Kingdom Hall is totally disgusting, mockery and insult to the persons intelligence and dignity! More humiliation to the “wrongdoer” 🤦🏽♀️
My dad was a faithful witness for over 50 years. After my mom passed, he stepped down from being an elder. On his death bed 2 years later he said shunning was wrong. It was a man made rule. That made my heart happy to hear him admit that. Who knows what else he disagreed with but didn't get to tell us before he died. 😮
Thank you , Bro. Joel , for Your Testimony . . . And the on Spot Summary of Scripture . 📖 👈🤓 ( 1 John 3:9 ) May Our Heavenly Father , YAHWEH ELOHIM . . and His Son . . Our Lord🤴 and Savior 🤗 , Yeshua (Jesus Christ) Remain at Your side . . as Holy Spirit 🕊️ Continues to guide you in your Walk with Them !! 🙂
Joel, this was a fantastic video, I really appreciate the information you have shared, you have gained all of us ex-JW’s as friends. I resigned from being an elder, and stopped completely from attending meetings for many of the reasons you did. Thank you for your encouragement.
Smile, rejoice, dance for in a while you will be totally free, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Healing takes time to rewire your brain. Many blessings from another freed from the wt chains.
Great interview! This is the first I'd heard of JW's connection to Pfizer, and although not surprised, I now wonder if it was just Pfizer. I am sorry (to a degree) of what the org. put you through, mostly happy that you're out! It's obvious you are a kind-hearted honest man and their loss is our gain! Thank you for your story; I hope this helps many others get through these trials with hope and faith intact.
Thanks Again to Eric & Wendy for providing a platform for honest hearted people like this! A Powerful Interview. Joel, your advice after the interview is so well spoken. Glad to have you both in the family. Thanks & Support
Thank you Joel for your story.Your courage coming forth and giving us this information is a gift to us and i thank you. May Jehovah bless you for your kindness of truth.
I thought my religious mom was overbearing but her treatment of me pales in comparison to what you all had to go through as witnesses. To any exjw reading, I’m sorry for the trauma all of you had to endure. Its really disheartening that cults like this can still exist in 2024.
Thank, thank you, thank you. Great professional interview. Unlike Joel, that did not want to be a part of hurting someone by disfellowshipping them, I knew many psychopath elders that relished in seeing someone suffer by disfellowshipping them. Many times, dictatorial elders wanted to disfellowship me, but they held back because I was very close to our Circuit Overseer. I eventually left, after personally witnessing psycho Governing Body members in New York. I also closely experienced many disgusting situations by rotten fruit elders, and other Jehovah's Witnesses.
I always wonder what those psycho elders (not all) do with the information given by the JW that commits adultery of fornicationBm! I heard they ask for intimate questions- totally disgusting !!!
Dear Joel, this was such a great testemony, with all the facts you found out. Yes, we are responsibel befor of our heavently Father and his beloved Son for what we are living and loving. This resposability has also made me free from this cult. I thank you dear brother and your lovely wife Dee, as well to Eric and his wife Wendy❤
Amazing interview and story of your experience. I too disassociated two months ago after 30+ years and am now 67. I wish I’d never come into contact with this cult….and sadly it is a cult. I have lost my only son and two teenage grandchildren who are totally indoctrinated and view me as an apostate because I said to them, I will only accept Jehovah and his son and our saviour Jesus Christ. Disfellowshipping is a deadly weapon wealded by ignorant uncaring men. Thankfully I had some loose acquaintances which have now developed into friendships through an art group I’ve been attending for about 18 months. I would say to anyone thinking of disassociating, get some groups or interests in place first, and have a back up plan. Don’t let them cast you out with nobody in your life to support you. Also I’ve joined an ex JW supporter group and I’m contacted each week to see how I’m doing. I’m from the UK, but I’m sure you’ve got all of this going on in the US. Sending Christian love to all
It is a very difficult journey after one exits watchtower. I walked away a little over 20 years ago when the internet was in its early days; I dont think there was much at all in the way of exjw groups or support. I remained isolated for most of those years; deciding first to walk away from faith. After about 6 months, I regrouped and realised that my faith was intrinsically a part of who I am, and so I decided to rebuild (Romans 3:3+4). In the process, I also got to see the facade that is watchtower. As a means to keep myself insane, I developed my love of photography and painting. You have shared some very wise advice, for anyone planning to leave. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope things are working out good for you. All the best.
Same here! 30 yrs in and almost over night I'd left. Long story short! My self, husband and oldest daughter, son in law and 2 grandsons are out! 🎉 😢However, the deepest scare is that our youngest was married 3 yrs earlier and is still in. Her husband in the perfect representation of the organization! She knows and we know we will always have her love and ours her. She knows NO ONE will keep us away if she EVER needs us, our door is always open to her. So we have our relationship they can't take it! We were always a close family! They are wicked people! My aunt who introduced me to this, is still in. I left everything and everyone behind when I baptized and moved close to her. Now she doesn't speak! We spoke almost everyday for 30 yrs! With all that and so much more, I'm happy as I've been and so are the rest of my family who made it out! We're free! But I'm still shaking my head! Best wishes to all. ❤
Well done for your BRAVERY in leaving & excellent comments!! I’m 42 years baptised at the age of 21 .. but operating on the inside trying to rescue my family by subtle comments without attracting too much suspicion because the 9 CHARLATANS in New York wield so much indoctrinating power I would be cut off totally if I opened up completely.. I’m not going to allow these 9 Real Estate money hungry conmen separate me from my family! Absolutely DISGUSTING CRUEL MEN who SUCK the Time ,Energy & Money from honest hard working JW taxpayers !& leeching ice cream Money from Children! Slime Balls these GB Men are
@@alcedo_kf - Thank you for sharing (Romans 3:3+4). Please sometime come and visit us at our Bible gathering on Sunday. We would love to meet you. beroeans.net/events
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! You have given me hope that someday my family will come to their senses but even if they don't it is so refreshing to see someone stand up for the "real" truth of what is actually going on instead of doubling down and refusing to even hear about it. Keep up the fight as what you are now doing is helping so many more people than you may realize!
What an eye opening about this story! I think it’s so good that this come into the open! Thank you of sharing this with us and the world! Jehovah will bless you for this! For sure like me you still remain to be a believer but without the satanic sect leaders that will let their followers to believe that they are the faithful and discrete slave but they are NOT. I dreamed that I had to go out of them, away from the false leaders for not to receive of the wrath of God in the end of times, so the bible says. So I did, I left and you are never too old to leave this sect as I am now nearly 80 years old and I woke up because I kept praying to Jehovah for guidance. So please, if you read this, pray and he will help you to wake up to leave this wicked organisation. It is a business organisation and not bible based at all. A man made enterprise without love because of the shunning and child abuse and working for nothing to build Kingdom Halls which they will sell them in no time and keep the money for things they won’t let you know! Get out now before it’s too late brothers and sisters, please…😮😮😮
Jehovah,s witness,s are the only people who hold fast to the name of Jehovah.Other Religion,s used the word "Lord" how come you agree with this man leaving the Jehovah witness,s and saying ."May Jehovah bless you"Confusing 🤔 you saying this when you stand against.I have written this not to condem you,r comment but come in peace 🤔 Maybe you did,not realise you said it "Jehovah bless you" made in you,r comment.Just trying to get a understanding on you,r comment that,s all buddy.🙂
@@faithnightingale1019 What you write is indicative of the problem facing Jehovah's Witnesses today. Jehovah is Almighty God. Jehovah's Witnesses are a religion run by men who have claimed to speak in God's name, but who in reality besmirch God's name by their false teachings and hypocrisy. In this way, they are like the Pharisees of Jesus' day who claimed to be God's only representatives, yet were capable of actually murdering God's Son. Jehovah is not the Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. Remember Jesus' prophetic warning: “Men will expel you from the [kingdom hall]. In fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he has offered a sacred service to [Jehovah].” (John 16:2) As true now as they were then.
What a courageous man for sharing the truth about “the truth.” Now I would implore current and former JWs who watched this heartfelt testimony to read and immerse yourselves into the Bible alone (not the corrupted NWT) with a fresh perspective. For those of you who have left, this indicates you to be intelligent people completely capable of understanding the scriptures without many of the governing body’s erroneous interpretations of essential Christian doctrines.
Thanks for sharing. After being a third generation Jehovah’s Witness and coming out it’s such a blessing now. I get to heal ex Jehovah’s Witnesses from sorrow, sadness, grief, resentment, unforgivness, by means of my mobile clinic. I get to help reprogram their mind set and hearts.
True honesty of heart is SO important to one’s happiness. Our desire to know God leads us to seek His truth. It is refreshing to see those who see the real truth of religions that do not actually uphold the teachings that are outlined in the Bible. It makes me realize you want can put your ego aside to admit you have been wrong and make decisions to find your true happiness.
Many have asked about the stock portfolio that Joel mentions. For details, please use this link: www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/donations-money-solicitation.php
Thank you very much for the link and not only for the link, but for this wonderful interview with this Brave Brother, and thank you for all the information you provide to us. I am from the Netherlands and your channel played a huge part in helping me to wake up completely from the cult. Keep going thank you!!
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
It is good we all can communicate online to know the Truth behind their truth.
They cannot hide anymore because jw were too long under the radar.
I was since a child a jw and could not believe what i saw in their videos of governing b. and also for children. Wake up call. I feel free now
God bless you. I was in for 19 yrs. Worst mistake of my life.
So blessed to be back in the true church. The Catholic Church.. J.W. Is an evil cult.
Thank you Joel. Absolutely brilliant video. I was a JW for 40 Years but lost my oldest son from suicide because of sexusl abuse from a highly respected elder. I regret every minute of being a JW.
He resigned to which way between this 2 ???? Matthew 7:13-14.
So sorry for your loss it must be so hard for you 😢 I know how much the religion affects children my sons have had so many problems with mental health issues and now drug addiction self harm sending you a big hug 🤗 I am so glad that we now have all these stories out there on the internet and I pray it wakes all JW up and saves there children before it’s too late ❤
My deepest condolences. 😢
OMG 😮😢 I am sickened by that…I wish you peace is all I can say because there are no words
@@messynessygrace8567 Jesus Christ sent all of you to preach about the Jw's or satan the devil sent all of you to preach about the Jw's???????
Thank you for sharing your touching & encouraging experience. I was baptized in 1972 & was disfellowshipped in 2017. My son committed suicide after he was disfellowshipped., leaving a wife & two little children. Two of my sons are elders & my daughter is getting baptized in April. They can’t talk to me because they want to remain loyal to Jehovah. I have been severely depressed in my old age with all my lifelong, so-called friends & family shunning me. I could go back to regain my family, but I am awake now & could not stomach listening to lies & watching fake love displayed. I woke up when I heard during the ARCommision the brother say he would be presumptuous to think we were the only religion dispensing truth. What a shocker! To think that as a loyal follower I was prepared to give my life for what I believed was true. You & your wife are no doubt helping many others wake up. Once again thank you. I will share your story.
God help you and your children. Jesus is the way✝️!
@ruthandrews429 Praying for you and your family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 God is faithful, and is able to restore your family. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤
I wish you well , stay strong you know you are right, GILLIE UK
Reading yours and many others experiences is sickening. How profound the psychological distress and manipulation that lead people to take their own lives is staggering. It’s heartbreaking to read this happened to your son, the loss for you and his family is utterly grievous. My ex-husband tried taking his life a few times after being disfellowshipped, leaving long lasting deep emotional scars.
@@mariposa8149❤️ my heart ♥️ goes out to you
Wow 89 year olds?! Still got a sharp mind and looking fit man! Amazing
My thoughts exactly.. Joel is a blessed man.. thank God for people like him . In Jesus' mighty name
Because for better or worse he spent a lifetime in an organisation that promotes standards with physical health and looking your best.
@@michaeljohn2826 if you knew the amount of drinking that happens in the org I don't think you would have said that 😂 also a lot of elderly JWs look and act totally defeated, which is why Joel stood out to me.
Besides, it's mostly genetics.
Yeah I though a same think his bicept looks jacked as fuk while 89. Combat sports or bodybuilders are lucky he never tried those sports or they all been fuked.
God bless him. ❤
It’s an amazing thing that many long term witnesses are now leaving the Organisation.
I myself left in 2022 after 30 years in the Organisation and 10 years as a regular pioneer.
I decided to publish my story in a TH-cam video.
May many more do the same!
Great interview. Thank you so much ❤
Please send a link to your story. I left many years ago, after being a Ministerial Servant, pioneering, new Kingdom Hall construction, Bethel construction in New York, and, Igieduma, Nigeria. I am trying to open my wife's eyes, so she can leave this dictatorial organization. Thank you. .
Left to which way between this 2 ???? Matthew 7:13-14.
@@ramlumaLeft to which way between this 2 ??? Matthew 7:13-14.
I'm subscribed to your channel
@@ramluma
The power of prayer may be the answer to your wife's conundrum.
Her eyes may open wide to the use and abuse these geriatrics in New York State are punishing people with.
Through Jesus the Messiah, the messenger, the lamb of God who takes away the Sins of the world.
Geriatrics being the Faithful and Discreet Slave Class who are annointed by Jehovah's Spirit but are neither INSPIRED nor INFALLIBLE.
Blah and baloney to their xyz which falls out of a male bovines anus.
Ed. Spelling.
What a nice man with integrity and courage, God bless you beloved Joel Christie
he followed his wife out of the organization? that doesn't ring any bells? 😏
@@Darkness-ie2yl My wife didn't follow me out when I woke up, she left me, so what bells are you talking about?
Thank you Joel for this testimony about your experiences. My father recently died. He was a Presiding overseer in Tampa Florida, and refused to listen to the teachings of Jesus, rather he served the Governing Body.
I was saddened for many years to have been ostracized by my father. My family, my wife, my daughter, my sister and my niece were all ostracized as well. My father refused to listen to the things I spoke to him, same things you Joel have spoken of about the Governing Body. Truly, from its inception, the Watchtower society has been an Apostate and an antichist. I was born in, 4th generation. I had absolutely no choice about being in the religion. I had a choice when I was approached by the elders about being appointed an elder, I refused. I told them I refuse to serve with men who are cowards, and who refuse to shepherd the flock of Christ in a fine manner. Thank you Joel
Born in 4th generation in Tampa bay as well. Similar story. Dad was a servant and drank himself to death. I know how much the org and being a born in contributed to it.
Its sad that you can recognize this a a toxic cult an not realize that Christianity as a whole is the same.
Clinging to superstitious nonsense in the name of "Jesus".
I would love to see how a person like you thinks they can "listen to the teachings of Jesus".
The verses in the bible likely have very little to do with what the man actually said.
He was a fundamentalist Palestinian apocalyptical jew.
nothing like the caricature you "believe in".
From one cult into another, some people just can be reasoned with.
Sorry for your father's passing. I have an older family member who has been a JW for decades. I hope and pray for Jesus to set her free from the deceptions of that religion...before it's too late.
so his wife led him out 😄 guys this is too easy. wake up already
It's good your dad refused to listen to this. it's nonsense
What a pleasure to hear your story Joel. My father lives in Tampa, Florida and he was baptized in 1950 and has a similar story to yours except he is still indoctrinated. I woke up almost 4 years ago and I hope my dad wakes up as he is 88 years old. Thank you Eric for interviewing Joel. He is an inspiration and it gives me hope for my father. I will have to meet up in one of your zoom meetings. Praise the Lord. Scott
He resigned to which way between this 2 ???? Matthew 7:13-14.
My uncle is 88 and has been in there as a MS, an elder for 65 years. He is fully into it, full blind believer in the Governing body! I visited him last Sunday and told me that an elder visited him the day before (Saturday)!/and explained about the new dressing and grooming policy. The elder told him that the reason is that Jehovah wants to protect his people because of the great tribulation that will be coming soon and one way is to blend within the masses to confuse the enemy.
However my uncle said it disturbed him the change of dress code and more the explanation of the elder- it didn’t make sense to him! He has been waiting for the tribulation and waits for the attack of the enemy and he isn’t scared of men!
So at his age, he is thinking and reasoning! So I’m confident that manny can also think and wake up!!!
@@migdaliafuentes1618 Jesus Christ sent all of you to preach about the Jw's or satan the devil sent all of you to preach about the Jw's???????and you woke up to which way between this 2 ????? Matthew 7:13-14.
@@migdaliafuentes1618That's interesting. I hope he wakes up as many have lately. Specifically the push for the jab has been pivotal in this.
@@vusimngomezulu2500 all those remaining in the cult follow the wide gate that leads to their own destruction. There is no such thing as a 'true church' because the Bible nor Paul tells anyone to get a membership. However, Jesus does say you must be born-again but doesn't say to join a church. (John 3:3)
When you read Romans 10:9 you must ask yourself if that verse is true or false. If it is true, then you know that our faith is how we are saved. If you think it is false, then you admit you don't put your trust in God's Holy Word.
Wonderful interview. Very encouraging and upbuilding. Helping all of us to stand up for the real truth. Sending Love and light ❤️ 💕
He resigned to which way between this 2 ??? Matthew 7:13-14.
Hi Karen. I have watched some of your uploads. Stay strong❣
@@vusimngomezulu2500 mark 10:27;” With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible…”
@donnyetta thanks so much donyetta xo 🤗 😘 💓
What a lots of Bullshit, you busted lieyer, lm disfillowsip,, but l was wrong,, very lieyer,, They love love Jehovah and they are the truth shapers,, no metter what you're lieyer against Jehovah God Almighty Jehovah ,, They obey the Jesus,, like Jesus obey his Father Jehovah,, semple, ,, narrow the road,, me l was wrong, not the teaching of Jehovah,, and Jesus teaching abut the Kingdom,, semple, go please and live Jehovah witness keep looking for who wha to find the truth,,
Dealing with these rats since 1957 taught me not to play their game or obey their rules by writing letters or meeting with them.Threatening to sue them would have shut them up. " Do not throw your pearls before swine". Greetings from Troy Michigan.
@neutralobservation9418 Yes and got beat up by a gang while going for a walk in 1963 to escape the fear of death that was being shoveled into our heads.
The Beverly Theatre was a beautiful building. Arthur Steven's, a dog hater, was one of the Circuit Overseers who preached the filthy habits of dogs; a movement contrived in Brooklyn to bring more money and hours of human energy into the cult.
True, the only power they have, is the power that you give them, to create fear, obligation, and guilt in you.
Thank you Jesus
More about dog hatred shoveled out by Rattower:
Dogs are filthy
Lick their anus
Have to be let out
Have to be fed
Eat vomit
Take time away from RATTOWER
Money could be donated to RATTOWER
THE BIBLE only generates dogs
Jehovah hates dogs, children, and babies
I told Arthur Steven's , " I love my dog".
Hear hear 👏
A MUST WATCH VIDEO. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Joel you are a HERO!!!! You have set a great example that ANYONE can leave the DOOMSDAY CULT of Jehovah's Witnesses or any other abusive high controlled group or CULT. Thank you for your time & testimony ❤.
He was in my congregation (I’m disfellowshipped) he was always so sweet!
catholic priests are pretty sweet too 😏
@@Darkness-ie2yl I’m sure I agree with what you’re implying that “not everything that glitters is gold” but in the context of this video - I’m highlighting the fact that the person sharing his “escape” story is a person who was kind even though he was in a position that was oftentimes abused.
@@Darkness-ie2ylnot all.....
Thank you for sharing your experiences, Joel. It takes great courage to stand up to these charlatans.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10.
Keep strong.
@bourbon_sketcher- Beautiful scripture!
Excellent video, Joel testimony “hits home”. I walked away from the “Jehovah Witnesses cult” 35 yrs ago: I was a ministerial “slave” servant and an auxiliary pioneer (60 hrs per month), and I fled away, no letters, no explanations, no sitting on judicial committees, no “good byes” … I just unplugged myself, and never been happier. No more wonderlands stories!
Wow!! Congratulations!!!
I was in 42 years a slave and I’m 63!
The only thing they weren’t able to control in me was that I obtained a college degree and worked in the IT area and thanks to that I have a good pension because The watchtower hasn’t given me a penny not even when I needed it in bad times!
Been out for 4 years, faded and I’m happier than ever! Removed my JW shackles !🤗
There is a satisfying life after watch Tower I two left after 25 years 14 years a servant I have been away for nearly 3 years now although it seems like 3 minutes. Take her my brother I started talking to Jesus
abbatsol
Wonderland stories ??
OR, A revised edition of "Grims Fairy Tales" ??
@@migdaliafuentes1618Hello! What is your story? What made you leave the watch tower? I'm genuinely interested.
My exit was similar, just much more recent.
I have been waiting for this video for so so long, so many years and I know other have to. . I just cried and cried.
This is the answer from Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ. This is the sound of Love..That is the real voice. He spoke through Joel.
It broke a lot of links in the chain I have been carrying.
Please!!! Keep posting this video over and over.
I am going to watch this video again.
Thank you so much...
@user Have you subscribed to the channel Berean Pickets this will keep you updated.
They have many more go look for on Google truth about the Jehovah witnesses
Awesome Joel, a powerful testimony,it's very evident you have been lovingly removed from this evil cult.we love you bro❤
Beautiful comments booboos. I concur xo 🤗 😘 ❤️
This is a great video that will help people escape to the love of Jesus. Well done to everyone who put this video together ❤️.
@user-op6eu3tt9j- thank you for your love and kind thoughts.
Escape to the love of Jesus? Ok what lies have you heard?
@@mrg466 so you think Jesus doesn't love? Sounds like you are still a slave of the watchtower cult
escape to go live life as wild as they want I guess....
@@Darkness-ie2yl you've been brainwashed by the JW cult into thinking there is nowhere else to go after leaving, JWs commonly say this. There is true life when you find Jesus for yourself. Jesus said "the thief comes only to steal kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 "Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is Born Again he cannot see the Kingdom of God." Repent of your sins including following the false prophet and teacher the Watchtower Organisation and accept Jesus Christ died for you to pay for your own sins, make him Lord of your life follow him with all your heart and seek to live a holy life and you will be born again, you will be saved. "Therefore there is now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Rom 8:1
Brother Joel Christie I thank you for your sincere and knowledgeable words. I very much enjoyed listening to your story.
Thanks Joel great testimony I hear that New York accent❤👍. I never said I was in the truth I always said I was a Jehovah's witness. Because I believe Jesus was the truth and that was it 👍.
Thankyou so very much Joel
So appreciate you speaking out
Love to you and your wife ❤️
Condolences to you & your wife for the hurt this has caused you. Thank you for telling your compelling story & for having a back bone! Good letter!
Thank you for your valuable experience, my dear brother, and thank you to brother Erik and the team that made this interview possible. Thank you and best regards from Germany
@linoruggero- Thank you Lino, we send you and your family our love!
Thank you my brother, I am not a Jehovah Witness but my son and family are. For years my son has treated me with shunning like I am a leper , yet he blames me for his depression and anxiety . I am hoping he sees your testimony to find Peace and Grace of Gods Holy Spirit . Only in Love found in Jesus Christ, the way to our Father and Salvation. Amen .
Yes, only in the *real Jesus* - not the one of the JW's who is only a 'little g' god...
do not allow your self to be deceived by these types. they are 200 percent incorrect. the devil caught them in his best trap of all. the one he himself fell into. thinking you're smart
@@verycool2050 "Get out of her my people" ❤
Sorry to hear the way your son is treating you. That is mot the love of Christ, I do not know why people do not see that
Worry sorry to hear that I too have family in the organization my brother is an elder he and my sister and dying for e to covert but I always refuse my nephew left the organization had a daughter and thank god his mother who is a visit see er son and granddaughter in secret of course.
Thankyou Joel for this wonderful interview and for your example of true faith in Jehovah and Christ Jesus 🙏. Thankyou as well Eric for all your efforts to help expand the 'children of GOD' and helping all of us getting to know them and be built up by each other's faith ✨.
@aiercooledengine - thank you Aiercooled for your kind and loving thoughts.
Thank you for sharing this!
Lots of ❤ from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 😊
Hi! Greetings 🥰 from Puerto Rico!!
@EL-IZ-At-BETH-sarim- we will be going to the Netherlands at the end of the summer. If you are interested, we would be happy if we could meet up. We will be staying in Dieren. We have friends there who have invited us, people who are worshipping in Spirit and Truth. meleti.vivlon@gmail.com
@@BeroeanVoices That would be nice! As a teacher I've got 6 weeks of Summer Break.
Best wishes, Elizabeth
No one is late, sending love and light all the way from Tanzania. Freedom is freedom even at 80.
And at 89, too. :)
@@vintage6346YAHsome❤in-DEED 🌹🔥💃
Brother Joe thank you for sharing your experience with me. I salute your courage and faith in God and in Jesus.
Thank you Joel. I left and sent a letter to the Society with the same information. I photo copied all the documentation, there was a lot of paper in the envelope. I formally resigned as a Jehovah's Witnesses. I was in my 50's. I never heard anything back. While I still believed that this was Gods Organization, I pioneered, and lived by their book. It was a shock for me to find out about their double life. So much dirt under their carpet. You are a good example to people of any age.
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Much dirt under the carpet and so much blood in their hands (blood guilty)! (People have commuted suicides, died because of the prohibitions- Malawi in the 70s, child abusing by pedofilia and many other crimes)
Glad we are out! Don’t want to be part of their crimes!
Greetings!!!
Such well presented facts about the JW cult. Even though I had to turn up the volume to 100 and still had a difficult time hearing Joel's voice, what I did hear was right on point about their corrupt association with the UN and their business investments. I have a sister and a niece who are strongly indoctrinated and, even though I've tried to open their eyes, refuse to see the GB as the evil slave and the horror of their disfellowshipping practice. I thank Jehovah that I came across Eric's videos that really opened my eyes and got the heavy burden of that false religion off my back.
If anyone is scared to leave a church of organization because of threats, ostracization etc..YOU ARE IN A CULT.
I left my Baptist church 4 years ago and no one in that church today will talk to me. So it works in regular church's as well. Being shunned!!!!
They should also be judged by their doctrine. And their doctrine is false. They don't believe that Jesus is God.
The fear is in the prospect of leaving due to the shunning policy. Those who leave will loose their entire network of family and friends within the organization. That unscriptural policy alone classifies the WT organization a cult. There is no honorable way out of this religion.
@@laserfilmlab There are many branches of the Baptist denomination. Also there are many good doctrinally sound Baptist churches. Without knowing your circumstances I will guess your church was small with a legalistic pastor. Sorry you were involved with a bad one.
Nope on all of your assumptions. You can look at the church online it's Kilgore texas first Baptist church.
Thank you Erik Wilson and our dear brother Joel. Hug's to you Both
What a powerful testimony! My heart breaks for those bound by the lies of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. I was raised as a JW by my parents from the age of 4. The fallout from the false prophecy of 1975 destroyed most of my peers; I was 18 years old when “the end” didn’t happen as we were warned about. Many of my friends became addicted to drugs and alcohol, and became involved in self-destructive behaviors. Several of my friends spiraled out of control. Some overdosed on drugs and died. Others were disfellowshipped, shunned, or shamed by their families and by the elders of their congregations. My parents essentially disowned me. I had a radical encounter with Jesus on October 28, 1984. I recognized that He was totally misrepresented by the Witness organization. He is incredibly gracious, loving, and forgiving. I dedicated my life to Him that night & have had an incredible experience loving Him, learning from Him, and sharing His truth with those who are searching for THE REAL TRUTH…and The Way, and The Life! God bless your ministry, my friends!!
The real and raging BATTLE to the DEATH on planet Earth
is still
ATHEISM, CHRISTIANISM, BUDDHISM, ISLAM, HINDUISM, and ALL RELIGIONS
versus
JESUS CHRIST
Who are mocking, dishonoring, and insulting Jesus Christ?
ANSWER -
Atheists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, SDAs, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Born Again Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and all liars, arrogant, cruel, merciless, and hateful persons on earth
KNOW
and are fully aware that they hate Jesus Christ and openly mocking, insulting, dishonoring, and degrading him as worthless, useless, and undeserving to be honored and respected as GOD's Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth.
Who will be honored and rewarded by GOD with ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth?
ANSWER -
GOD KNOWS
that all persons on earth who rejected Atheism and the teachings and doctrines of all kinds of Religions about "Trinity", "hellfire", "Armageddon", "afterlife", "immortality of the souls", "rapture", and "reincarnation"
and
willingly honor and obey Jesus Christ instead as their loving, kind, and merciful Master and Heavenly King and believe too his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" as written in Luke 4: 43 and John 11: 25, 26
will
definitely be honored and rewarded with ETERNAL LIFE and existence without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death on a safe and peaceful Earth without liars, slanderers, perverts, traitors, and murderers as written in Revelation 21: 3, 4, 8
but like Jesus Christ,
will also be hated, mocked, insulted, dishonored, and "murdered" by arrogant, cruel, hateful and merciless Atheists, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions.
Jesus Christ KNOWS
that his teaching about the "Resurrection of the Dead"
is
GOD's guarantee that lowly, ordinary, truthful, kind, and respectful persons on earth who died recently and thousands of years ago like Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Job, Ruth, Naomi, King David, Daniel, his Followers and disciples, and many others
will
all be RESURRECTED back to life in the right and proper time so they can happily, abundantly, and peacefully live and exist on earth forever as subjects and citizens of the "KINGDOM of GOD"
and fully enjoy his and GOD's eternal love, kindness, goodness, generosities, compassions, favors, and blessings for eternity
under his loving and kind rulership, guidance, and protection as his GOD and Father's Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth as written in Revelation 11: 15.
PTL
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Joel, I am so sorry, for the horrific pain you have experienced from that organization. Where is the Love, that Christ speaks about again and again. We can clearly see the overwhelming emotional horror, you have encountered, from that organization. I will be praying for you!!
Amen!!! So amazing!
Thank you Joel for telling your story. Every person's story helps another to accept that they caught the wrong train and cannot reach the desired station (salvation) unless they go back to the Bible and read the truth from God's Word; it is written for every person who seeks the Lord as it tells us in John 14:6. What joy there is in knowing He is never far from us and always hears our prayers. May God bless you and Dee and all those you now share with in love and thank you Erik.
Well said!
We get trapped like in a twilight zone! We believe we are the chosen ones and that the world is against us and all “worldly” people are bad unless they change to JWs!
It’s horrible being in the matrix!
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I compare it to the movie "The Truman Show". :)
@@vintage6346so true:
Twilight zone
Matrix
The Truman show
The island
😂😂😂
In a bubble of lies!
Greetings from Puerto Rico!!
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Good job, Joel! I’m friends with a friend of yours, I live down the street from her. In Colorado!. I was shocked when she told me she had doubts… being I’ve been inactive for 12 years. And that her son helped wake her up! ❤️ thank BP FOR THIS INTERVIEW!
Brother Eric, I understand that this may not be seen right away, but I must say that your videos are indeed the reason I started to wake up! Please continue the amazing work! You are truly an Elder of the Living and True God! God bless you! -Coleman Family
Thank you so much!
@YH_TheTruth_WH- thank you so much for your encouragement and very kind words.
He is such a humble and approachable person! I thoroughly enjoyed this interview!
I'm still amazed at those that know & stay out of fear. Fear leaves once you leave! Glad to hear everyone sharing their stories & healing 🙏🏾💫🙌🏾
@endtimeknowledgethinkbigger - Thank you for your thoughts. It is very hard for many to leave because they will lose their entire social network due to being shunned, as you say, they stay out of fear. We do know that the Bible teaches us not to fear the false prophet, who will be killed, and who has a terrible angry temper (Deuteronomy 18:22). The Governing is a false prophet over and over again.
Thank you Joel for sharing your story!
There,s Hope for all of us. Never to late!
Thanks to you too dear Eric❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much brother! You have my support ❤
Thank you Joel for presenting such a powerful life story. While I don't have an experience such as yours, there has been enough evidence gathered over the years to show what is really behind the organization.
I wanna shake this man’s hand so much! Rarely does a video this long hold my attention. He’s the definition of a good man!
thank you , both of you wonderful men
Thank u Joel!! I really appreciate that you shared your experience. I was totally in for 65 years.. I’m now fading and I agree with you! I’m not leaving our God and his son who gave so much for all of us! Only the org. That has lied so much. I pray for those still in because there are good people still trapped!
Yes 💯 correct! Thank you so much for your honesty
Hi Joel. You can thank God that he has saved you and set you free. To save someone it sometimes hurts, like to save someone drowning in the ocean it may hurt them a bit to pull them into a boat . Cutting out a big splinter may also hurt, or having a bad tooth pulled out, all will cause some pain. Well God has pulled us out of a fire, we did get burned a bit, but that is nothing compared to what will happen to those not pulled out.
My Dad was a long time Elder, about 40 years, me 16 years. We both woke up almost 20 years ago.
youre sooooo right
Thank you for sharing your story especially grateful for your scriptural encouragement brother you are an inspiration much love to you and your wife, thank you.
the thing I am impressed with about Joel, is at 89 he can read without reading glasses, holy cow! He reminds me of the account in Ezekial ch 8 where Ez was told to bore a hole in the temple and look inside at what was going on. I often wondered what we would see if told to bore a hole in Bethel and look into the finance and legal dept. Apparently a lot of JWs have done just that and had a huge OMG moment, just like Joel.
Joel your testimony at the ending was spot on. Thank you for speaking the real TRUTH ♥️🥰♥️
Much love and respect to you and your wife❣️
This is one of the best ex-JW interviews , I've ever listened to. The powerful spell of the JW indoctrination is incredible.
Satanic cult keep people in chains off fear.
but the more powerful spell of the devil convincing people they are smarter and deserve more is really what's happening here
Not just JW....LDS, Amish and even some mega churches like Solid Rock in Myrtle Beach SC have a reputation of harassment, intimidation, SA, CSA and manipulation/control of congregation...discernment is key....fact check and not let anyone control who you associate with
I’m thankful that Joel and his wife have each other. My husband and I left the JW Cult in 2015. We were subsequently ostracized by family and thousands of friends we had known over a 50+ year history. While living in an isolated in a rural area, my husband died of cancer in 2021 at the age of 62. I’m now met with the challenge of rebuilding my personal social circle and spiritual community. In working through the effects of shunning, grieving, isolation and the ripple-effect of slander, I’ve found solitude and isolation to be the greatest challenge. With the constant compassion and companionship of my Heavenly Father and his Son, I’m blessed to enjoy the fellowship of genuinely Christian people who are faithful in their attentiveness towards me. Praise God for his faithfulness and provisions!
So sorry ma'am. I wish you strength and hope you join a Christian, biblical church or a Bible fellowship for some support.
@@FacelessMan777Are you a JW? Run away!
@mrsdanmiller -- We are so sorry to hear about how you have been treated and what you have had to endure. If you would like to visit our zoom Bible gatherings where we read scriptures freely and discuss them together, you will be warmly welcomed. We worship in spirit and truth with love for each other, our Heavenly Father, and his son, Jesus Chris without the obstructing and cruel rules of the JW religion. See our zoom schedule. beroeans.net/events
Hi, I am an older woman who also finds herself alone - You and your husband, did a brave and difficult thing - seeking the truth is never easy. However, it is worth it. I too made a difficult decision in the 1980's when I left the Catholic church and my family didn't talk to me for a long time. The reason I left was because I started reading the bible and began to see very clearly all of the lies i'd been raised with- so I made the decision to leave. I was afraid because I had never been allowed to even visit another church and I was fearful that i'd fall into another cult. BUT, what happened was I just kept praying and reading my bible and asked God to send me to a church where I would find the love and grace of Jesus - and he was (and IS) faithful. I found a wonderful wonderful church family. I pray you do too mrs dan miller and I know you will. God Bless you and keep you always.
They chose to protect and serve the corporation instead of a loving honest brother.
They are cruel, earthly, and evil masters seeking glory for themselves.
Thank you Joel ❤
Thank you for sharing Joel. Jesus knows his sheep and he will never fail us. Love from New Zealand to you and your wife.❤💐
You think the sheep are only Christians and perhaps just some sects of Christianity and have nothing to do with people who help the needy?
@@murph8411All should help the needy whenever and however they can
@@murph8411"Sheep" is the Biblical term for followers of Yeshua/Jesus.
@@faodail3913 and the parable in Luke doesn’t show that all people are his sheep?
He goes after the one lost sheep leaving the 99? Jesus didn’t die for everyone just the followers of some sects?
More joy in heaven over the repentance of one sinner than over 99 who don’t need repentance?
Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you doesn’t mean helping anyone who needs it?
@@faodail3913How are JW not following Jesus?
Vielen vielen Dank Joel für dein Zeugnis ❤ Es ist so hilfreich zu erfahren wie es anderen ehemaligen Zeugen Jehovas ergangen ist. Danke für deine Worte. JHWH sieht unser ❤
Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte. Wir sind so gesegnet, aufzuwachen und unsere Freiheit in Christus zu finden.
I was born in 1958, so 66 years is the entirety of my time on earth. It astonishes me that a person could spend that much time inside the Watchtower organization - this is what motivated me to watch this video in the first place. I enjoyed Joel's articulate reminiscences.
I thanked Jesus for calling me out of this religion by telling me that the religion is not representing him. Before this time, I have a lot doubts but have no courage to get out. Thank you Jesus for liberating me.
The Creator WANTS
all human beings to submit to the authority of Jesus Christ and believe his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead"
so they can bring themselves honor and his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death.
The Creator KNOWS
that all Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, SDAs, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Born Again Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of RELIGIONS
who deliberately rejected his Christ's authority and teachings as worthless and useless
and
believe instead the Satanic LIES and UNBIBLICAL teachings of their Pastors and Leaders about "Trinity", "hellfire", "Armageddon", "immortality of the souls", "afterlife", "rapture", and "reincarnation"
are obviously
NOT worthy and deserving of his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth
but
worthy and deserving of their own dishonor, disgrace, downfall and ETERNAL DEATHS, worthless and useless dusts on earth forever.
The Creator KNOWS
that all persons on earth who honor and obey Jesus Christ as their Master and Heavenly King
and
believe his teachings about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead"
as written in Luke 4: 43, and John 11: 25, 26
will
definitely bring themselves honor and his favor and reward of ETERNAL LIFE and existence on earth without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and death as written in Revelation 21: 3, 4
but
will also be hated, dishonored, insulted, falsely accused, and "murdered"
by arrogant, cruel, merciless, and hateful Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions.
The Creator KNOWS
that all the arrogant, cruel, merciless, and hateful Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and fanatics of all kinds of Religions
will
definitely be hurt, wounded, offended, and angered by the TRUTH
that
all lowly, ordinary, kind, and respectful persons on earth who died recently and thousands of years ago like Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Job, Ruth, Naomi, King David, Daniel, Jesus Christ's Followers and disciples, and many others
will
all be RESURRECTED back to life in the right and proper time so they can happily, abundantly, and peacefully live and exist on earth forever as subjects and citizens of the "KINGDOM of GOD" or His Kingdom
and fully enjoy his and his Christ's eternal love, kindness, goodness, generosities, compassions, favors, and blessings for eternity
under the loving and kind rulership, guidance, and protection of Jesus Christ as his Chosen King and Ruler of the heavens and the earth as written in Revelation 11: 15.
Make a plan Stan 😊
What denomination are you in that represents Jesus as a fundamentalist Palestinian extremist apocalyptical Jew?
if it wasnt so pathetic statements like yours would be funny.
Jesus sets the captives FREE. ❤
Trading one cult for another.
Solid 10. Excellent interview and presentation. Thanks for providing this fascinating video and stellar testimonial, Eric. 👍
You got disfellowshipped for speaking truth so sad, but the way I look at it your love for truth Jehovah has given you the real truth he’s allowed you to separate from Babylon The Great . Loved video thank you ❤
Thank you both for such an inspiring, encouraging and courageous interview.
I spent 3 years studying the organisation, reading the early church fathers which they (mis) quote when it suits and criticise when it doesn't. I read the bible with scholarly commentary and have been set free with the truth of Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ set me free. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen.
ROCK ON, MAY JEHOVAH BE WITH YOU AND YOU WITH HIM FOREVER AND EVER!! LOVE, NANCY. I AM JUST SOBBING BECAUSE I HAVE TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE MEMORIES!!!
Thank you for coming forward. We need to encourage more to speak up! This helps those in doubt to be vindicated….the gb w its recent slue of new light changes/ damage control proves how unity and questioning the organizations practices and doctrines can bring change.
Joel is a blessed man . Loving respect from Jutland Denmark 🇩🇰 . . From Fmr. Student at JW. ( On and off for decades ) . Jesus loves you all
The sad part is that so many ex jws are in such despair because of the deceit become atheists.. They very often cannot believe that Jesus is God.. My suggestion is they obtain a KJ or NKJ. Bible ( there are others ) because I see them to be very reliable. Many versions deny the Virgin birth, the deity of Christ, the power in the Blood of Jesus, the bodily resurrection and more. So if you read and great and pray for understanding and ask Jesus to be your saviour if you are genuinely seeking.. You will find the truth and be full if joy..
Wow!!! Congratulations on getting out of the cult and spreading the REAL TRUTH❤❤❤❤
What a blessing to leave a man based false religion , praise Yeshua for HIS grace to all of us.
korah said the same stuff 😏
Thank you Joel for sharing your story. You are an inspiration and so brave to speak up and question what you were told was "the truth". I was raised a Jehovah's witness and left when I was 21. My Mom and Brother are still involved and I so wish I was able to share the real truth about JW's. Unfortunately that would label me as an apostate. I find it unbelievable to be involved with any group, religious or otherwise where you are not allowed to look into the facts and do research unless it comes from that group. Appreciate you sharing!!! : )
It meant so much on a personal family level and in regard to the same trauma bonds I had with JW's when at the end Joel mentioned that ' these people will pay for it', the damage, the alcoholism the drug addiction, the wasted lives.
A reassurance that through YeHoVaH &Yeshua there will be a reckoning up at the end of the day, the fair and good judgement of us all. 💙
Indeed, the disfellowshipping issue is one of the main reason a former GB member, Ray Franz left this organization.
And the new practice that a disfellowshipped person can be simply greeted only in the Kingdom Hall is totally disgusting, mockery and insult to the persons intelligence and dignity!
More humiliation to the “wrongdoer”
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My dad was a faithful witness for over 50 years. After my mom passed, he stepped down from being an elder. On his death bed 2 years later he said shunning was wrong. It was a man made rule. That made my heart happy to hear him admit that. Who knows what else he disagreed with but didn't get to tell us before he died. 😮
don't commit sins 🙄
Thank you , Bro. Joel , for Your
Testimony . . . And the on Spot
Summary of Scripture . 📖 👈🤓
( 1 John 3:9 )
May Our Heavenly Father , YAHWEH ELOHIM . . and His Son . . Our
Lord🤴 and Savior 🤗 ,
Yeshua (Jesus Christ) Remain at
Your side . . as Holy Spirit 🕊️
Continues to guide you in your
Walk with Them !! 🙂
@akatheheretic - Thank you so much for those thoughts.
@@BeroeanVoices
You're Quite Welcome . 😌
This was very encouraging to listen to. We are truely going through an Awakening and God bless those that stand for Truth. Love conquers all!
This completely resonates with me, such an honest factual account of a very dishonest, greedy, bloodguilty organisation masking as a religion, ❣
@Missyvjd- well said.
not true
@@Darkness-ie2yl what do you mean not true ?
Joel, this was a fantastic video, I really appreciate the information you have shared, you have gained all of us ex-JW’s as friends. I resigned from being an elder, and stopped completely from attending meetings for many of the reasons you did. Thank you for your encouragement.
Amen!!
Smile, rejoice, dance for in a while you will be totally free, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Healing takes time to rewire your brain. Many blessings from another freed from the wt chains.
Bless you, Joel - I feel for you! Thanks for your honesty and unswerving love of truth. God bless you always.
At 89, biceps as big as Atlas, 'very articulate, sharp, and not afraid to rock the boat. Wonderful! Very insightful gentleman.
Yes. YAHbsolutely and divinely, in spirit and truth, inspired, not by men, but by the one and only true Self-existing One ❤
1 John 3: 9!
Revelation 2: 9 and 3: 9 😢 are being exposed worldwide, from deep within the h-eart of all who know LOVE❤
Great interview! This is the first I'd heard of JW's connection to Pfizer, and although not surprised, I now wonder if it was just Pfizer.
I am sorry (to a degree) of what the org. put you through, mostly happy that you're out!
It's obvious you are a kind-hearted honest man and their loss is our gain! Thank you for your story; I hope this helps many others get through these trials with hope and faith intact.
Thanks Again to Eric & Wendy for providing a platform for honest hearted people like this! A Powerful Interview. Joel, your advice after the interview is so well spoken. Glad to have you both in the family.
Thanks & Support
@northernexposure8622 - Thank you for your kind and loving thoughts and expressions!
Dear Eric and Joel. thank you kindly for this again enlightening interview. Strengthening and encouraging.
Very wise man. I hear you loud and clear AND believe every word you are saying. This is so profound that it's almost scary.
Thank you Joel for your story.Your courage coming forth and giving us this information is a gift to us and i thank you. May Jehovah bless you for your kindness of truth.
I thought my religious mom was overbearing but her treatment of me pales in comparison to what you all had to go through as witnesses. To any exjw reading, I’m sorry for the trauma all of you had to endure. Its really disheartening that cults like this can still exist in 2024.
always emotions over logic with y'all
Thank, thank you, thank you. Great professional interview. Unlike Joel, that did not want to be a part of hurting someone by disfellowshipping them, I knew many psychopath elders that relished in seeing someone suffer by disfellowshipping them. Many times, dictatorial elders wanted to disfellowship me, but they held back because I was very close to our Circuit Overseer. I eventually left, after personally witnessing psycho Governing Body members in New York. I also closely experienced many disgusting situations by rotten fruit elders, and other Jehovah's Witnesses.
I always wonder what those psycho elders (not all) do with the information given by the JW that commits adultery of fornicationBm! I heard they ask for intimate questions- totally disgusting !!!
The narcissist in my life used the elders like trained attack dogs.
What an encouraging experience and visit with this person was to me that he actually took a stand for what he believed in was right
Hello Joel and Dee from Frank Simon in Hollywood. You answered my prayers. Will call you tomorrow. Love you both. thank you Eric.
@exjwcareerhelp7493- Thank you Frank!
WOW!! It takes incredible humility and courage for someone who spent so much time in the cult to leave! Bravo!
Dear Joel, this was such a great testemony, with all the facts you found out. Yes, we are responsibel befor of our heavently Father and his beloved Son for what we are living and loving. This resposability has also made me free from this cult. I thank you dear brother and your lovely wife Dee, as well to Eric and his wife Wendy❤
Amazing interview and story of your experience. I too disassociated two months ago after 30+ years and am now 67. I wish I’d never come into contact with this cult….and sadly it is a cult. I have lost my only son and two teenage grandchildren who are totally indoctrinated and view me as an apostate because I said to them, I will only accept Jehovah and his son and our saviour Jesus Christ. Disfellowshipping is a deadly weapon wealded by ignorant uncaring men. Thankfully I had some loose acquaintances which have now developed into friendships through an art group I’ve been attending for about 18 months. I would say to anyone thinking of disassociating, get some groups or interests in place first, and have a back up plan. Don’t let them cast you out with nobody in your life to support you. Also I’ve joined an ex JW supporter group and I’m contacted each week to see how I’m doing. I’m from the UK, but I’m sure you’ve got all of this going on in the US. Sending Christian love to all
It is a very difficult journey after one exits watchtower. I walked away a little over 20 years ago when the internet was in its early days; I dont think there was much at all in the way of exjw groups or support. I remained isolated for most of those years; deciding first to walk away from faith. After about 6 months, I regrouped and realised that my faith was intrinsically a part of who I am, and so I decided to rebuild (Romans 3:3+4). In the process, I also got to see the facade that is watchtower.
As a means to keep myself insane, I developed my love of photography and painting.
You have shared some very wise advice, for anyone planning to leave.
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope things are working out good for you.
All the best.
Thanks bourbon_sketcher…painting is so good for sanity and soul 😊
Same here! 30 yrs in and almost over night I'd left. Long story short! My self, husband and oldest daughter, son in law and 2 grandsons are out! 🎉
😢However, the deepest scare is that our youngest was married 3 yrs earlier and is still in. Her husband in the perfect representation of the organization!
She knows and we know we will always have her love and ours her. She knows NO ONE will keep us away if she EVER needs us, our door is always open to her. So we have our relationship they can't take it! We were always a close family! They are wicked people! My aunt who introduced me to this, is still in. I left everything and everyone behind when I baptized and moved close to her. Now she doesn't speak! We spoke almost everyday for 30 yrs!
With all that and so much more, I'm happy as I've been and so are the rest of my family who made it out!
We're free!
But I'm still shaking my head!
Best wishes to all. ❤
Well done for your BRAVERY in leaving & excellent comments!! I’m 42 years baptised at the age of 21 .. but operating on the inside trying to rescue my family by subtle comments without attracting too much suspicion because the 9 CHARLATANS in New York wield so much indoctrinating power I would be cut off totally if I opened up completely.. I’m not going to allow these 9 Real Estate money hungry conmen separate me from my family! Absolutely DISGUSTING CRUEL MEN who SUCK the Time ,Energy & Money from honest hard working JW taxpayers !& leeching ice cream Money from Children! Slime Balls these GB Men are
@@alcedo_kf - Thank you for sharing (Romans 3:3+4). Please sometime come and visit us at our Bible gathering on Sunday. We would love to meet you. beroeans.net/events
Wow what an absolutely incredible interview this was! Thank you Joel for your insight..
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! You have given me hope that someday my family will come to their senses but even if they don't it is so refreshing to see someone stand up for the "real" truth of what is actually going on instead of doubling down and refusing to even hear about it. Keep up the fight as what you are now doing is helping so many more people than you may realize!
yes
Excellent testimony. Thanks to you for this video
What an eye opening about this story! I think it’s so good that this come into the open! Thank you of sharing this with us and the world!
Jehovah will bless you for this! For sure like me you still remain to be a believer but without the satanic sect leaders that will let their followers to believe that they are the faithful and discrete slave but they are NOT. I dreamed that I had to go out of them, away from the false leaders for not to receive of the wrath of God in the end of times, so the bible says. So I did, I left and you are never too old to leave this sect as I am now nearly 80 years old and I woke up because I kept praying to Jehovah for guidance. So please, if you read this, pray and he will help you to wake up to leave this wicked organisation. It is a business organisation and not bible based at all. A man made enterprise without love because of the shunning and child abuse and working for nothing to build Kingdom Halls which they will sell them in no time and keep the money for things they won’t let you know! Get out now before it’s too late brothers and sisters, please…😮😮😮
@pebble8770 - thank you for your thoughtful expressions and loving warning.
Jehovah,s witness,s are the only people who hold fast to the name of Jehovah.Other Religion,s used the word "Lord" how come you agree with this man leaving the Jehovah witness,s and saying ."May Jehovah bless you"Confusing 🤔 you saying this when you stand against.I have written this not to condem you,r comment but come in peace 🤔 Maybe you did,not realise you said it "Jehovah bless you" made in you,r comment.Just trying to get a understanding on you,r comment that,s all buddy.🙂
@@faithnightingale1019 What you write is indicative of the problem facing Jehovah's Witnesses today. Jehovah is Almighty God. Jehovah's Witnesses are a religion run by men who have claimed to speak in God's name, but who in reality besmirch God's name by their false teachings and hypocrisy. In this way, they are like the Pharisees of Jesus' day who claimed to be God's only representatives, yet were capable of actually murdering God's Son. Jehovah is not the Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Remember Jesus' prophetic warning:
“Men will expel you from the [kingdom hall]. In fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he has offered a sacred service to [Jehovah].” (John 16:2) As true now as they were then.
Proud of you that God pull you out of this CULT who's misleading the people of the world may God use you to help many others!!!!!!
A very interesting interview and very wise word from the scriptures at the end.
What a courageous man for sharing the truth about “the truth.” Now I would implore current and former JWs who watched this heartfelt testimony to read and immerse yourselves into the Bible alone (not the corrupted NWT) with a fresh perspective. For those of you who have left, this indicates you to be intelligent people completely capable of understanding the scriptures without many of the governing body’s erroneous interpretations of essential Christian doctrines.
Thanks for sharing. After being a third generation Jehovah’s Witness and coming out it’s such a blessing now. I get to heal ex Jehovah’s Witnesses from sorrow, sadness, grief, resentment, unforgivness, by means of my mobile clinic. I get to help reprogram their mind set and hearts.
I feel horrible. Such a good letter. What makes me sad is that no matter what that letter says they will never give credit when credit is due.
Alright Joel!!!
Good for you and now enjoy life! ❤
Greetings from Chile!
Joel thanks everyone who has reached out to him either by comment or mail or phone call! He sends his love to all of you!
Congratulations Joel on seeing a way out at last. Hope you are making the most of your life now
True honesty of heart is SO important to one’s happiness. Our desire to know God leads us to seek His truth. It is refreshing to see those who see the real truth of religions that do not actually uphold the teachings that are outlined in the Bible. It makes me realize you want can put your ego aside to admit you have been wrong and make decisions to find your true happiness.
Thank you both 😊
Joel, well said. I feel for you. I hope I can be like you when I am 89