God Crimes
by Danny & Maya
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Bloodgate. The JW Jonestown. "New Light" Mo' Problems.
Bloodgate. The JW Jonestown. "New Light" Mo' Problems.
About this podcast
Fighting religious abuse with critical thinking and comedy! Go behind closed doors with Danny & Maya into the wild world of the Jehovah's Witnesses and similar cult like groups. What do they REALLY believe? Should we laugh, cry, or run in fear?? This show actively supports exJW and exMormon communities, and those healing from religious trauma. We see you, we believe you, and we're here for each other.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Bloodgate. The JW Jonestown. "New Light" Mo' Problems. · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 24How many people have died because of the Jehovah’s Witnesses “no blood” doctrine? The estimate is in the thousands. As of September 2026, they have conveniently discovered “new…
- Introducing the World's First Ethical Cult! A Sex Scandal. The Orgy Dome?! · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 23Introducing our ethical cult: WooWoo-BS! The Worldwide Order Of Wackadoo OpOsing Brothers & Sisters! YOU too can become a member!! In this episode, we talk all about what…
- We Went to Burning Man!! Raving in a White Out. Nudity Not Lewdity! · 1 h 21 min · Season 1 Episode 22From the Kingdom Hall to the Playa! What is a wild week of radical expression like for an exJW?? Burning Man is truly EPIC. Art cars roll past - like a full size pirate ship, a…
- Cult Classics: God Crimes Replay! A JW Childhood. The Devil is in Those Empty Calories! · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 21We are at Burning Man this week! We wanted to share an old episode again that has some of our favorite stories in it in case you missed it! Danny shares about the trials of being…
- Everythingness: The History of Ice Cream! Danny's Discount Ice Cream Emporium. Standing up for Team Vanilla! · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 20Take a trip down Ice Cream Lane with us! Did you know that ancient Greek runners would be sent to the mountain to get snow to make an ice cream-esque treat for the emperors?…
- Multi-Level Marketing Scams. $65k in a Shoebox!? Plus - How much will Danny sell out for? · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 19MLM's and the JW's - a match made in cult-like heaven! Why are Multi Level Marketing Scams so prevalent in faith communities? What are the biggest cash donations you’ve ever…
- Everythingness: Summertime Madness! Sit-down Paddleboarding. "Montana Girls!" · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 18Summer fun is here! We talk about our love for sit-down paddleboarding (and never ever standing up), Maya's aversion to jet skis, and our love of Pacific NW summers. Happy August…
- Can Narcissism Be Taught? The Selfish Martyr. What to Say to a JW in the Wild. · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 17Can narcissism be taught? We explore how the Jehovah's Witnesses try to do this to their members, and especially children born into the group. We go over the 6 signs of a…
- An exJW Goes to Burning Man!? Ten Principles of the Burn. Surviving the Desert! · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 16An ex-Jehovah's Witness goes to Burning Man?! Danny and Maya talk about their discovery of the annual desert cultural event/experimental community. It sounds wild!! From riding…
- Everythingness: Superheroes! To Cape or Not to Cape?! Super Buffets! · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 15It's EVERYTHINGNESS!! A bonus podcast we will be throwing into the God Crimes feed for your listening enjoyment!! What superpowers would we have? And how many snacks would we…
- The Sabbatical Son Returns! Life Updates. Widen... WIDEN!! · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 14We're BACK! Our sabbatical comes to an end with life updates, discussing what it's like to exit the JW's, and a bit of advice for re-growing community. Maya debuts her newscaster…
- Let’s talk SEX! Part 2. Porno Problems. Ye Shall Not Enjoy Thyself! · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 10What happens when a good JW teenager discovers pornography?? His salvation and status get put at risk of course! Join us in the backroom as Danny shares his experience being…
- Gosh Dang, Danny Learns to Swear! Evil Energy Drinks. Lateral Vs. Top Down Morality. · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 13Why does Danny have to learn how to swear?! Because as a JW that's a big fuckin' NO-NO! Even pinky swearing was off the table, and we explore how kids in high control groups form…
- A JW Christmas Special! Satan Santa. Silent Night... Vengeful Night! · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 12What is the holiday season like when ex-communication is just an ornament away?! Is Santa actually Satan? Will a Christmas Tree put your soul at risk? Christmastime terror lurks…
- Big Divorce Energy! A JW Marriage Story. Two Month Engagement?! · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 11The pressure to pick your partner for all eternity is on! Danny tells us about choosing who to marry as a JW and what happens when that marriage is NOT paradise. You're supposed…
- SEX! Getting Cozy with Coercive Control. "Dating" as a JW. · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 9WHY are high control groups so obsessed with sex? From who gets to have it and when, the Jehovah's Witnesses have A LOT of rules with very serious consequences for "fornicators"…
- Public School Pariah. Devil Cupcakes. Thank You Teachers! · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 8Danny shares the experience of going through public school as a Jehovah's Witness. One very important God lesson - don't you DARE eat the birthday cupcakes enjoyed by the other…
- Sin & Tell: CrimeWave at Sea! · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 7BONUS EPISODE! - Hear all about our epic podcast at sea adventure! Thank you Dan & Lynze of Scared to Death, Ed and Henry of LPOTL, Richard of Unexplained, and the whole crew at…
- Life After the Cult. Praying Over Lunchables. Freedom Sundays. · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 6The JW's require A LOT of your time. From field service (knocking on doors), three weekly meetings, endless bible study, and THREE yearly conventions to travel to (say goodbye to…
- The Texasode! JW Museum Tour. We Love Science (and Waffles!). · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 5Howdy! Coming to you straight from Houston, Texas, Danny and Maya talk about their love of museums and learning all about human history and culture. Then we learn about how a…
