Thank you Valerie and Eric, we've all been through the wringer with this organization in one way or another 😢and when we reflect on the love we now have in the Christ it 😮makes our emotions overflow.
So interesting to hear Valerie's story, I can relate to the lack of love and authoritarianism of the JWs. I didn't even realize how controlling and far reaching their doctrines were until I broke free and discovered the truth of the bible. Thank you Eric for your videos and Zoom meetings that helped me, like Valerie, to feel God's love.
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3.....
Me too! After 40 years in the racket, I was researching "Religion is a snare and a racket" and a Pickets video on that subject popped up! Our life has not been the same since!
What a wonderful interview from our dear sister. It was both moving and encouraging at the same time. Beautifully put together as always Eric. This work is so important to all of us waking up and reinforces the reasons why this happens xo ❤
Our dear, sweet sister Valerie...we are heartbroken to hear your story. We feel like we have known you since April when you hosted one of our first Zoom gatherings. You have enriched us spiritually so much. Sadly we had a dear friend who lived with the same abuse from elders molesting her and a violent, child abusing JW husband. We were able to be there for her a few years before her death. In the end we were all she had. We have her ashes, but she will never need them! Thank you (and Eric too)! "For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind." "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! ♥
Such a beautiful interview! Iam a ex jw,/ministerial servant. This encouraged me soo very much! Stay strong my sister and thanks for sharing your story.
Valerie has such a beautiful spirit! I can relate to her experience in some ways. Thank you my sister for sharing your story. I am so happy that you have found the joy of Jesus!❤
You Valarie have become an inspiration to many others out there suffering in similar ways , what you have said here through your courage will offer so much hope to so many showing that Jesus will catch them and lead them in his path to the Heavenly Father .❤❤
Valorie, we have been close friends for about 3 years now when we officially met at Eric's first gathering in Davenport, Florida when we were both baptized. This interview really touched my heart so much more, because I so care about you. This part of you I did not know. But now, my eyes have been opened to your past 'hurt' & your new & glorious healing for evermore. Yes Val, YOU REALLY ARE A CHILD OF GOD, & my true Sister in Christ. With Christian Love. Mike
I do really appreciate this channel. This is how Christ intended is followers to function. Visiting one another in their private homes and the sharing meals, and reading of Scriptures. No need of an organization or churches/kingdom halls. We need to share Jesus teachings and that of apostles, helping others to make a change in their lives and come into a relationship with God and his Son. In turn becoming a Child of God. Returning to the basics of how Christianity should be like. I have not found any group or groups of people that closely resemble the early 1st century Christian Congregation. None has really practice Christianity in the true sense. Feed the poor, give to those in need. Eric, I believe this is what it means to be a Christian. I am so glad to be called a "Christian," and no longer one of Jehovah's Witness, a name given to a group by a crazy man who was fighting with the world of his time.
Sending a big warm Christian hug to you my darling sister 🤗😘and to let you know how much you are genuinely loved by Yeshua our King and His Awesome Father YAHWEH !!! And of course by ALL those whose hearts desire to show Love/Compassion/Empathy and a longing to do what is right . So wonderful to share your story Valerie . 💕💕💕💕
I married a brother in the congregation and I went through exactly the same. I went through hell will the elders. He also got a public reproof only . I divorced him whether they liked it or not. Got my kids well away from him. The courts were wonderful with me
I love your new channel Bereoan voices! It's amazing how sister Valerie was soft shunned. But when she stopped the automatic donations they wanted to talk. To me that's not love or spirituality. Sister Valerie it seems you have found some level of happiness. Just remember MAN won't forgive you but jehovah will. And also remember John 5:28. Thank you for sharing your story.
I was going to make a silly comment but most people don't like my weird sense of humor and that's partially why 10 elders kicked me out of the congregation days before the memorial in 2023 without contacting me first (kicked off zoom meeting). Possibly the best thing that has ever happened to me
After 2 denials for reinstatement in my case, they told me too, "there hasn't been enough time", "you need more time"! REALLY? " Who appointed you over Jehovah God's judgement? When did you elders get a promotion over Jesus Christ? Only Jehovah can read the heart of a person! (1 Samuel 16: 7;.....Jeremiah 17: 10) Jesus said emphatically to the unforgiving Pharisees,.. "Go and learn what this means, "I want mercy, and not sacrifice." Jesus also taught a strong lesson on mercy and forgiveness to a Pharisee that he was dining with when a known prostitute came to minister to him. Read the account at Luke 7: 36-50. Does that sound like how the elders are treating you and I??
Je suis en France et j'ai décidé après 50 ans de TJ,de quitté cette organisation depuis environ 4 ans .Je recherche un groupe comme le tien pour continuer à honorer JC.Ou dois- je m'adresser?je suis absolument seule,mes 3 fils m'ont reniee alors que je ne sui même pas excommuniee !!!j'ai appris que j'avais un petit fils depuis 1an,par hasard 😢 Pourrais-je avoir des liens pour la France . Merci pour le bon travail que vous faites tous. Amour fraternel.
Google Translate: I am in France and I decided after 50 years of TJ, to leave this organization about 4 years ago. I'm looking for a band like yours to continue to honor JC. Where should I go?I am absolutely alone, my 3 sons have disowned me even though I have not even been excommunicated!! I found out that I had a grandson 1 year ago, by chance 😢 Could I have links for France. Thank you for the good work you all do. Brotherly love.
I'm sorry to hear that, especially about your sons. I recommend rebuilding your understanding of Christ if you feel compelled to know him still, investigating the origins of Christianity and the Bible for yourself. It took a lot of work and letting go of JW teaching I was born into before I settled on the Orthodox Church, the church you'll find the family you're missing and more. But regardless, you can find a lot ex-JW communities online, and in forums. I believe Eric, the owner of this channel also does Zoom meetings.
@@mamajan99 Hello, I hope you have found some support. I am sorry your family have treated you this way. This channel is really a blessing to the many of us that are in similar situations to you. Take care of yourself.
There's some people in hi places that absolutely love to think that they are always absolutely right in matters that they know nothing about. Some elders tell their wives about everything that goes on in their kingdom halls. They tell you not to tell nobody what you went through in the back room and then they tell their wife about it and then the wife will blabbermouth about it to someone else and then the fireworks will come back around to you. I have been through this for the first and last time, and I ain't kidding. This confidentiality is a crock of horseshit.
@@BeroeanVoices Thank you very much for sharing this link. I have been listening to your videos for about six months and they have been tremendously helpful and supportive. I look forward to seeing you on zoom someday, when I get the courage :)
WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5 Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now?
I presume you drew upon the Hebrew term for 'Prince of Peace' as described in Biblehub. Theres approximately 19 possible applications to that Hebrew word 'sar' (chieftain, Prince, ruler, official, etc) depending on context. Out of all those possible references, what motivated you to choose the one that refers to 'angel' (or in Biblehub - 'patron-angel')?
@@alcedo_kf SAR can mean PATRON ANGEL, and also the GREAT SAR in Dan 12, points to an archangel who is called GREAT SAR, and no other angel is GREATER than Jesus as SAR
@@alcedo_kf WHAT IS THE context in Isa 9, that prevents someone from using Patron Angel? Also, is there another angel that is GREATER than Jesus as SAR? Dan 12:1
Thank you Valerie and Eric, we've all been through the wringer with this organization in one way or another 😢and when we reflect on the love we now have in the Christ it 😮makes our emotions overflow.
@aircooledengine - thank you so much brother for sharing your thoughts.
Exactly thank you 😂
@@BeroeanVoices You need a intro video.
@@WarwickPIMOYou're right. I've got to put something together soon.
@@BeroeanVoices
Please thank her for this testimony
I'm so happy she found the real truth.... Jesus 🤩
So interesting to hear Valerie's story, I can relate to the lack of love and authoritarianism of the JWs. I didn't even realize how controlling and far reaching their doctrines were until I broke free and discovered the truth of the bible. Thank you Eric for your videos and Zoom meetings that helped me, like Valerie, to feel God's love.
Amen!
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3.....
I found quite by accident, you have helped restore my faith in the Bible.
Thank you so much
Me too! After 40 years in the racket, I was researching "Religion is a snare and a racket" and a Pickets video on that subject popped up! Our life has not been the same since!
What a wonderful interview from our dear sister. It was both moving and encouraging at the same time. Beautifully put together as always Eric. This work is so important to all of us waking up and reinforces the reasons why this happens xo ❤
Beautifully honest and from the heart; and coupled with a rich faith. Very encouraging. Thank you, sister. And thank you Eric.
You are so welcome
Our dear, sweet sister Valerie...we are heartbroken to hear your story. We feel like we have known you since April when you hosted one of our first Zoom gatherings. You have enriched us spiritually so much. Sadly we had a dear friend who lived with the same abuse from elders molesting her and a violent, child abusing JW husband. We were able to be there for her a few years before her death. In the end we were all she had. We have her ashes, but she will never need them! Thank you (and Eric too)! "For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind." "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! ♥
Thank you for the encouragement mamajan99 and so happy you were there for that sister!!
Such a beautiful interview! Iam a ex jw,/ministerial servant. This encouraged me soo very much! Stay strong my sister and thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you Valerie for sharing your story! Like you, i found a real lack of love also! Wish you the best! YAHWEH BLESS YOU SISTER!
🙂🙏🏻💞📖🙌🕊
Thankyou Valerie and Eric ❤
This conversation was so beautiful
and upbuilding.
Love never fails.
Christian love to you both 💖💖
Thank you Valerie and Eric. Wonderful interview. Many blessings from The Father and Son. Ismael Amador, Kingdom Christian from sunny ☀️ Puerto Rico.
Valerie has such a beautiful spirit! I can relate to her experience in some ways. Thank you my sister for sharing your story. I am so happy that you have found the joy of Jesus!❤
thank you Valerie for sharing your story ❤❤❤ I can relate on so many "levels", what you went through and admire your genuine and open ❤️💙💜 heart 🤗🙏
"I can relate on so many levels" Us too!
You Valarie have become an inspiration to many others out there suffering in similar ways , what you have said here through your courage will offer so much hope to so many showing that Jesus will catch them and lead them in his path to the Heavenly Father .❤❤
Valorie, we have been close friends for about 3 years now when we officially met at Eric's first gathering in Davenport, Florida when we were both baptized. This interview really touched my heart so much more, because I so care about you. This part of you I did not know. But now, my eyes have been opened to your past 'hurt' & your new & glorious healing for evermore. Yes Val, YOU REALLY ARE A CHILD OF GOD, & my true Sister in Christ. With Christian Love. Mike
Thank you both. So encouraging to see ones coming to the true Jesus not via an organization. John 14:6
I do really appreciate this channel. This is how Christ intended is followers to function. Visiting one another in their private homes and the sharing meals, and reading of Scriptures. No need of an organization or churches/kingdom halls. We need to share Jesus teachings and that of apostles, helping others to make a change in their lives and come into a relationship with God and his Son. In turn becoming a Child of God. Returning to the basics of how Christianity should be like. I have not found any group or groups of people that closely resemble the early 1st century Christian
Congregation. None has really practice Christianity in the true sense. Feed the poor, give to those in need. Eric, I believe this is what it means to be a Christian. I am so glad to be called a "Christian," and no longer one of Jehovah's Witness, a name given to a group by a crazy man who was fighting with the world of his time.
I appreciate your thoughts
Dear Val ❤ I love you❤ it 's such a great joy to know you❤ Thank you for your sad story, but now we are FREE❤
Yes and freedom feels so GOOD ❤
Great Interview thanks
Thank you Valerie for sharing your story, much love to you sister!
Sending a big warm Christian hug to you my darling sister 🤗😘and to let you know how much you are genuinely loved by Yeshua our King and His Awesome Father YAHWEH !!! And of course by ALL those whose hearts desire to show Love/Compassion/Empathy and a longing to do what is right . So wonderful to share your story Valerie .
💕💕💕💕
I married a brother in the congregation and I went through exactly the same. I went through hell will the elders. He also got a public reproof only . I divorced him whether they liked it or not. Got my kids well away from him. The courts were wonderful with me
God bless you, sweet Valerie!
Yah bless you all brother and sisters.
The Truth . . May take time
to Sink in . . but it's Never Late !
🤓
Well said brother 👏 👍 👌
Never gonna have that closeness w our Father and Jesus in the borg
I love your new channel Bereoan voices! It's amazing how sister Valerie was soft shunned. But when she stopped the automatic donations they wanted to talk. To me that's not love or spirituality. Sister Valerie it seems you have found some level of happiness. Just remember MAN won't forgive you but jehovah will. And also remember John 5:28. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you Eric and Valerie!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nice to see a channel bringing ex witnesses to christ i remember a ex witness said when you leave a cult where do you go into the loving arms of jesus
Thanks
I was going to make a silly comment but most people don't like my weird sense of humor and that's partially why 10 elders kicked me out of the congregation days before the memorial in 2023 without contacting me first (kicked off zoom meeting). Possibly the best thing that has ever happened to me
1 Peter 5:6-11 AMEN!
After 2 denials for reinstatement in my case, they told me too, "there hasn't been enough time", "you need more time"! REALLY? " Who appointed you over Jehovah God's judgement? When did you elders get a promotion over Jesus Christ? Only Jehovah can read the heart of a person! (1 Samuel 16: 7;.....Jeremiah 17: 10) Jesus said emphatically to the unforgiving Pharisees,.. "Go and learn what this means, "I want mercy, and not sacrifice."
Jesus also taught a strong lesson on mercy and forgiveness to a Pharisee that he was dining with when a known prostitute came to minister to him. Read the account at Luke 7: 36-50. Does that sound like how the elders are treating you and I??
Je suis en France et j'ai décidé après 50 ans de TJ,de quitté cette organisation depuis environ 4 ans .Je recherche un groupe comme le tien pour continuer à honorer JC.Ou dois- je m'adresser?je suis absolument seule,mes 3 fils m'ont reniee alors que je ne sui même pas excommuniee !!!j'ai appris que j'avais un petit fils depuis 1an,par hasard 😢
Pourrais-je avoir des liens pour la France .
Merci pour le bon travail que vous faites tous.
Amour fraternel.
Google Translate: I am in France and I decided after 50 years of TJ, to leave this organization about 4 years ago. I'm looking for a band like yours to continue to honor JC. Where should I go?I am absolutely alone, my 3 sons have disowned me even though I have not even been excommunicated!! I found out that I had a grandson 1 year ago, by chance 😢 Could I have links for France. Thank you for the good work you all do. Brotherly love.
I'm sorry to hear that, especially about your sons. I recommend rebuilding your understanding of Christ if you feel compelled to know him still, investigating the origins of Christianity and the Bible for yourself. It took a lot of work and letting go of JW teaching I was born into before I settled on the Orthodox Church, the church you'll find the family you're missing and more. But regardless, you can find a lot ex-JW communities online, and in forums. I believe Eric, the owner of this channel also does Zoom meetings.
@@mamajan99 Hello, I hope you have found some support. I am sorry your family have treated you this way. This channel is really a blessing to the many of us that are in similar situations to you. Take care of yourself.
Thank you!
There's some people in hi places that absolutely love to think that they are always absolutely right in matters that they know nothing about. Some elders tell their wives about everything that goes on in their kingdom halls. They tell you not to tell nobody what you went through in the back room and then they tell their wife about it and then the wife will blabbermouth about it to someone else and then the fireworks will come back around to you. I have been through this for the first and last time, and I ain't kidding.
This confidentiality is a crock of horseshit.
One request please Eric, can you please share your link for zoom meetings. Thank you
Sure thing! beroeans.net/events/
@@BeroeanVoices Thank you very much for sharing this link. I have been listening to your videos for about six months and they have been tremendously helpful and supportive. I look forward to seeing you on zoom someday, when I get the courage :)
❤❤❤
Jesus said let your yes be yes and your No be No its difficult in a imperfect world is 1914 the generation
👍👍
WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE
From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5
Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now?
I presume you drew upon the Hebrew term for 'Prince of Peace' as described in Biblehub. Theres approximately 19 possible applications to that Hebrew word 'sar' (chieftain, Prince, ruler, official, etc) depending on context.
Out of all those possible references, what motivated you to choose the one that refers to 'angel' (or in Biblehub - 'patron-angel')?
@@alcedo_kf SAR can mean PATRON ANGEL, and also the GREAT SAR in Dan 12, points to an archangel who is called GREAT SAR, and no other angel is GREATER than Jesus as SAR
@@Mr.DC3.1914 But does your choosing out of all the possible definitions of 'sar' the one that says 'patron-angel', fit in with context of Isaiah 9?
@@alcedo_kf WHAT IS THE context in Isa 9, that prevents someone from using Patron Angel? Also, is there another angel that is GREATER than Jesus as SAR? Dan 12:1
@@Mr.DC3.1914 Can you answer my question, without a question?