Nobody Asked Us To Do This. An Ex-Jehovah's Witness Podcast.

12/02/2022

New episode of Nobody Asked Us To Do This. An Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Podcast.

Making friends can be very daunting, especially if you're an Ex-Jehovah's Witness. Hosts Ruben Ortiz and Joe Mitchell discuss their experiences on making new friends post the Jehovah's Witness experience. They also go over thoughts shared by listeners.

Listen to our podcast by following link on this post. You can follow links there to Apple Podcast and Spotify. You can also find us on Amazon Music and iHeart Radio.

https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/10059908

Making friends can be very daunting, especially if you're an Ex-Jehovah's Witness. Hosts Ruben Ortiz and Joe Mitchell discuss their experiences on making new friends post the Jehovah's Witness experience. They also go over thoughts shared by liste...

06/02/2022

Our newest episode is coming soon!

And for our newest page followers that have not listened to our other episodes - What are you waiting for?

Follow link below (there are also links on each episodes to listen to on your preferred streaming service)
https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/

Conversations with former Jehovah's Witnesses that the online Ex-Jehovah's Witness don’t hear from as well as those you may know. A variety of stories with the aim to feature the message: You are not alone.

05/11/2021

If you are in the Minneapolis area, you should check out this event.

14/08/2021

NEW EPISODE

On this episode we discuss the film "Witness Underground". The film's director Scott Homan and featured cast member Ryan Sutter joins us in a great conversation about the film and their involvement with the Jehovah's Witness religion. The conversation is followed by commentary by the hosts after watching the film at the NYC Independent Film Festival.

Listen to the episode on our page or follow links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.

https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/9027857-witness-underground

On this episode we discuss the film "Witness Underground". The film's director Scott Homan and featured cast member Ryan Sutter joins us in a great conversation about the film and their involvement with the Jehovah's Witness religion. The conversa...

01/05/2021

NEW EPISODE!

"Dear Jehovah...It's Over."

On this episode we interview Jeshanah NaraBemi. Jeshanah (aka MissOldSoul) is a feisty spirituality blogger whose mission is to bring joyful relief to those who are struggling on their path of self-actualization. She’s no stranger to the Jehovah’s Witness. Having been raised as a Jehovah’s Witness she was shunned by her family and friends when she decided she had a mind of her own. She joins Ruben Ortiz and Betsy Jael to share her story, and stay tuned to the very end for a special preview featuring host Joe Mitchell.

Listen to on our page: https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/8437418-dear-jehovah-it-s-over

Or follow links there to Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon Music

On this episode we interview Jeshanah NaraBemi, Jeshanah (aka MissOldSoul) is a feisty spirituality blogger and sassy tarot reader whose mission is to bring joyful relief to those who are struggling on their path of self-actualization. She’s no st...

29/03/2021

We hit 7500 downloads. Thanks to all who have been streaming and following!

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14/03/2021

NEW EPISODE!

Nobody Asked Us To Do This. An Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Podcast presents:

Chris Stuckmann’s Endgame

Film critic and filmmaker Chris Stuckmann surprised his close to 1.9 million YouTube subscribers with his video, "How I left the Jehovah's Witnesses to pursue filmmaking."

We have a great conversation with Chris about this video and delve further into his story. From the elders telling him he can no longer pursue his dreams to Chris finding success in his passion, his story will remind you that you are not alone and that you can successfully break from the organization's grip.

You can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Links on episode page. Look for us on iHeartRadio as well.
https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/8137918-chris-stuckmann-s-endgame

Film critic and filmmaker Chris Stuckmann surprised his close to 1.9 million YouTube subscribers with his video, "How I left the Jehovah's Witnesses to pursue filmmaking." We have a great conversation with Chris about this video and delve further ...

31/12/2020

A must not miss episode!

Have you ever listened to music that directly spoke to your experience? It reaches you, it can help you process your experience, and it can help heal you. On this episode, rapper Fifth (Cliff Henderson V) shares his music and his story.

You can listen to on our podcast page or follow links on page to Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We are also on iHeart radio and other platforms.
https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/6974593-i-plead-the-fifth

On this episode we have an engaging conversation with Cliff Henderson V aka Fifth. We discuss his new rap album "One Years Old." We also discuss his former affiliation with the Jehovah's Witness organization and his exodus from it.

22/12/2020

NEW EPISODE! - I Plead The Fifth

On this episode we have an engaging conversation with Cliff Henderson V aka Fifth. We discuss his new hip-hop/rap album "One Years Old." We also discuss his former affiliation with the Jehovah's Witnesses and his exodus from it.

Podcast page: https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/6974593-i-plead-the-fifth

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-us-to-do-this-an-ex-jehovahs-witness-podcast/id1511621610 =Buzzsprout-6974593

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qxxfkLozNZICcmMAPe4EF?si=TjylL3P6QhCDrTfM0u4PYw

27/11/2020

On our podcast page: http://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/6541228-she-was-a-ministerial-servant

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-us-to-do-this-an-ex-jehovahs-witness-podcast/id1511621610 =Buzzsprout-6541228

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mtwPfp0FBu6nh91DT81Lr?si=SaTzENEqTUyItayNLXsK3g

We are also on iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts.

25/11/2020

On this episode we have a conversation with former Jehovah’s Witness Ministerial Servant, Laura Engram. Yes, you read that correctly. She was a Ministerial Servant.

Laura is a writer, a student, an advocate of free thought with intersectional love and reason, and she’s a mom. She’s the host of "That Other Laura Engram" Podcast. She was also a former YouTube personality JWTgirl.

You can listen to this episode at the link below or connect to Apple Podcast and Spotify.

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-us-to-do-this-an-ex-jehovahs-witness-podcast/id1511621610 =Buzzsprout-6541228

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mtwPfp0FBu6nh91DT81Lr?si=SaTzENEqTUyItayNLXsK3g

We are also on iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts.

On this episode we have a conversation with former Jehovah’s Witness Ministerial Servant, Laura Cornwell Engram. Yes, you read that correctly. She was a Ministerial Servant. Laura is a writer, a student, an advocate of free thought with intersect...

25/11/2020

If you’re an XJW and you haven’t listened to Cliff Henderson aka Fifth’s album “One Years Old”, I highly recommend you listen to it ASAP. Fifth was born and raised a JW and like most of us he lost his family simply because he realized that his personal beliefs did not align with those of the organizations. If you’re a fan of hip-hop, this album is fire. If you were a JW and not even into rap, I promise you you’re going to appreciate this album.

“One Years Old” is must listen for all XJWs.

My favorite song on the album is “I wanna live”. If you’ve listened to it, what song spoke to you the most?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7xFUNEZb1zgzKsmKkpScdE?si=TDe5gvEMR8K2R_MkZOTIjQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/one-years-old/1509323508

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kJmAhj70k1BEpYr6aj3iDlv4UcHwaxP3k

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

14/09/2020

What happens when black culture intersects with a religion that was created by American white men? What was it like growing up a black Jehovah’s Witnesses in Baltimore and New Orleans? On this episode of the podcast, hosts Ruben Ortiz and Joe Mitchell have a conversation on the matter with guest, Karama Sadaka.

Listen on our page: https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/5427118-growing-up-a-black-jehovah-s-witness

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

04/09/2020

Our Podcast is now available on iHeartRadio

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28/08/2020

Hey, lurking Jehovah's Witnesses and cheeky former Jehovah's Witnesses.

Do you know about the Poophole Loophole?

Listen to our latest episode on Nobody Asked Us To Do This. An Ex-Jehovah's Witness Podcast.

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strange-beliefs-and-urban-legends/id1511621610?i=1000488979344

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71NOqvftrNmBjIkovRLjrY

Episode on Website: https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/5111464-strange-beliefs-and-urban-legends

23/08/2020

NEW EPISODE!

If you were a Jehovah’s Witness, you believed many things that go way beyond the usual Christian narrative. On this episode hosts Ruben Ortiz, Joe Mitchell, and Betsy Jael discuss a few of the strange beliefs and urban legends we were exposed to as Jehovah’s Witnesses
..ALSO Joe discovers a hilarious loophole. You gotta hear it!

Listen to on our page or follow links to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/5111464-strange-beliefs-and-urban-legends

If you were a Jehovah’s Witness, you believed many things that go way beyond the usual Christian narrative. On this episode we discuss a few of the strange beliefs and urban legends we were exposed to as Jehovah’s Witnesses.

06/07/2020

Good afternoon, former Jehovah's Witnesses.
Please show some love by listening and sharing!
Our page: https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bneUFaNjyffhsQyWFj5Aq
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-us-to-do-this-an-ex-jehovahs-witness-podcast/id1511621610

‎Religion & Spirituality · 2020

03/07/2020

It's finally here! A new episode of our podcast!
"Leaving Ain't All Rainbows"

This episode we interview Kevin Williams. We discuss with him what it was like being gay in the Jehovah's Witness organization, his family's reaction to his coming out, and what challenges he had to face.

On our Now What? segment of the show, we speak with former Jehovah's Witness, Gary Sanders, teacher at the Portland Insight Meditation Center.

Remember, links to the podcast on Spotify and iTunes are on this page as well. You can listen and follow us on those platforms.
https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/1063126/4427450-leaving-ain-t-all-rainbows

This week we interview Kevin Williams. We discuss with him what it was like being gay in the Jehovah's Witness organization, his family's reaction to his coming out, and what challenges he had to face. On our Now What? segment of the show, we spea...

02/07/2020

Working on the editing of our newest episode: "Leaving ain't all rainbows." You'll get to hear the story of a gay former Jehovah's Witness. What was it like leaving? What obstacles did he have to overcome? What's he doing now? Coming soon! 🏳️‍🌈

29/05/2020

Here's a Paradise Dank Meme to get your attention.

Now here's a link to our podcast page: https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com

26/05/2020

What? You haven't listened to us yet? What are you waiting for?
First two episodes are up.
Also available on Apple iTunes and Spotify. Look for link on page.

https://nobodyasked.buzzsprout.com/

Conversations with former Jehovah's Witnesses that the online Ex-Jehovah's Witness don’t hear from as well as those you may know. A variety of stories with the aim to feature the message: You are not alone.

23/05/2020

Jehovah's Witnesses see former members as people who decided to journey the broad road. Our journey away from this organization can be varied and not linear. For our second episode we discuss some ways former members leave and discuss things we can do to make it better. Also stay tuned for our new segments "The Jehovah Quiz" and "Now What?" in which we invite former Jehovah's Witnesses to discuss their projects.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1063126/3880172

Jehovah's Witnesses see former members as people who decided to journey the broad road. Our journey away from this organization can be varied and not linear. In this episode we discuss some ways former members leave and discuss things we can do to...

23/05/2020

For our very first episode, I have invited Joe Mitchell to a chat. Joe is a former Jehovah’s Witness who partnered with me to get this podcast started. We discuss our coming up a Jehovah's Witness, our exit, and what we think of the organization and its members now.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1063126/3620149

This week we discuss Growing up a Jehovah’s Witness For this topic I have invited Joe Mitchell to a chat. Joe is a former Jehovah’s Witness who partnered with me to get this podcast started. We discuss our coming up a Jehovah's Witness, our exit, ...