The 2024 Japan Study of Jehovahs Witnesses | Chu On It #1 The Blue Envelope 2024-04-21 | In late 2023 Jehovah's Witnesses commissioned a study of JWs in Japan. The preliminary report has just been released. This video discusses 1) Why a study was done; 2) Who the researchers were; 3) The study's findings. Link to PDF of the study: jwj-qs.jp/en Steven Hassan blog post responding to critics of criticizing Eileen Barker et al: freedomofmind.com/a-response-to-academics-who-say-there-is-no-undue-influence-in-destructive-cults JW international conventions website: jwevent.org/Home/Country The Day I Was Forced to Marry God: amazon.com/Day-was-Forced-Marry-God/dp/1569703906/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TYZJAJKMQCOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pFcQiNGUwILnNnDyzidjepMHGoYisGYwAQCCaY182UybLjZc3THkJJJMhgWNtbi0d-FDKqL2IAAeR88_QILKhRcr3pVM9c3JI49r1rL40NE.tIe_6jzXpcGX81MOOOWbIP0f0r1oMpXYPv_laELaQSw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+day+i+was+forced+to+marry+god&qid=1713716727&sprefix=day+i+was+forced%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1 Time stamps:00:00 Introduction00:59 Why a study was needed07:35 Researchers involved 13:57 Jolene Chu bibliography32:00 Study contents#exjw #extj #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses
Samuel Herd Versus the American Government The Blue Envelope 2025-04-23 | You wouldn't know it to look at them, but Jehovah's Witnesses and the Branch Davidians are religious first cousins. The question is: when attacked, will JWs pose the same danger to the American government that the Branch Davidians did? The answer may surprise you.I chose this video title because I was rewatching the TV show Chuck, where every episode is titled "Chuck Versus the _______." 😅References:1. 'JWs aren't pacifists' video: youtu.be/XvIjWdoKa-s2. ABC News article about the Branch Davidians:abcnews.go.com/US/david-koresh-followers-describe-life-inside-apocalyptic-religious/story?id=52033937 #exjw #jehovahswitnesses
Severance and Jehovahs Witnesses The Blue Envelope 2025-04-08 | A little dive into the show Severance and its parallels to Jehovah's Witnesses.References:Ben Foard podcast about Bethel: youtu.be/k31ZLBNdbTE?si=M3AsZly3Xgwuurhz Girlscamp Podcast episode on Severance: youtu.be/yjKDETugQSs?si=t5RgD0YfVjlxFn2j #jehovahswitnesses #exjw
JW vs LDS/Mormon: Boats The Blue Envelope 2025-02-16 | Boat metaphors are popular in religion. Let's compare who does it better, LDS vs JW (or is it a tie?)LDS talk: churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/stay-in-the-boat-and-hold-on?lang=eng#title1JW talk: jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODPgmEvtGilead/pub-jwb-113_6_VIDEOLiahona magazine article: churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2022/04/young-adults/13-i-do-not-know-the-meaning-of-all-things-and-thats-ok?lang=eng#jehovahswitnesses #exjehovahswitness #testigosdejehova
The Evolution of the Watchtower and Awake Mission Statements The Blue Envelope 2025-02-08 | The two primary magazines of Jehovah's Witnesses, the Watchtower and Awake, each have mission statements. Those statements have evolved over time, as JW theology evolves. This video traces the changes in the mission statements, from their beginnings down to the present day. #exjw #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova Time stamps:00:00 Intro01:36 1879—Watchtower starts2:57 1918—First WT mission statement13:03 1937-1949 WT19:48 1950-Present WT26:23 1919—Awake (Golden Age) starts27:24 JWs love technology32:01 1937—name change to Consolation33:37 1946—name change to Awake; first mission statement37:18 1995—1914 generation statement removed
Jehovahs Witnesses Arent Pacifists The Blue Envelope 2025-01-06 | Contrary to what some think, Jehovah's Witnesses are neutral, but they're not pacifists. At the moment the violence isn't physical. But they teach it's coming. #exjw #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova
Stephen Letts Real Estate Side Hustle | 2024 Update The Blue Envelope 2024-12-29 | In 2013 Stephen Lett bought a $500k investment property with his brother (I'm still unclear how he had a spare $250k to invest lol). In 2023 they sold it. We check out what kind of profit they made (spoiler: almost doubled their money). Stephen Lett has been a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1999. References1. My video, Stephen Lett part 1: history and family youtube.com/watch?v=R3iUBWuzx20 2. My video, Stephen Lett part 2: family finances and business youtube.com/watch?v=9Qh0JBVSDrc 3. News story on Tim Lett’s restaurant opening weartv.com/news/local/pondera-restaurant-or-museum# 4. News story on Tim Lett’s restaurant burning down weartv.com/news/local/fire-fully-engulfs-the-pirates-cantina-resturant-in-lillian# 5. Baldwin County, Alabama property records baldwincountyal.gov/government/revenue-commission/search-records 6. Theramin Trees: Creating sickness, recovering from religion youtube.com/watch?v=QRbnws-zITg Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:01 Real estate purchases05:44 Real estate sales13:47 Discussion#exjw #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova
Jehovah, the God of...Real Estate? The Blue Envelope 2024-12-22 | Jehovah's Witnesses have very definite ideas about how God intervenes on earth. Turns out, he's really into real estate.#exjw #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:01 JW Clips52:53 Discussion
Vibing with my old Jehovahs Witness documents The Blue Envelope 2024-12-12 | I decided to dig into my folder of JW documents and notes I accumulated, just kind of check out what's in there twenty years later.#exjw #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova
The origins of the term new light The Blue Envelope 2024-12-09 | Did ex-Jehovah's Witnesses come up with the term "new light?" Or was it Jehovah's Witnesses themselves? #exjw #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova
The Best Song Praising Jehovah The Blue Envelope 2024-12-03 | What religion wrote the best song praising Jehovah God? Surprise, it's not Jehovah's Witnesses.#jehovahswitness #exjw #testigosdejehova
The Spectacular Failure of Jehovahs Witnesses Preaching Work The Blue Envelope 2024-11-28 | How successful have Jehovah's Witnesses been at reaching almost everyone with the good news? Let's take a look at some statistics. #exjw #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova
Dead Children | What Jehovahs Witnesses Teach The Blue Envelope 2024-11-18 | Is it better for children to be alive or dead? This is what Jehovah's Witnesses teach. #exjw #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitness #testigosdejehova
Its All a Blur | Jehovahs Witnesses and Gender The Blue Envelope 2024-11-07 | It's gender, lovelies! Time to take a break from controversial subjects and cover a topic we can all agree on. 😂Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:06:10 1) alive kids vs dead kids00:22:27 2) kids and mental health00:38:29 3) why exjw creators don't talk much about trans issues (me included)00:53:54 4) what JWs teach about transgender issues *trigger warning*01:09:10 5) JWs teach gender fluidity (terms and conditions apply)01:17:54 6) AFAB: fab or flab?01:21:10 7) gender is a construct01:25:35 8) full-spectrum biology01:35:13 9) the sexuality spectrum01:53:27 10) transgender as genetic variation02:07:48 11) who cares?? (lemme explain)02:15:04 12) transgender folks and exJWs02:24:53 13) being "woke"#exjw #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitness
Is the Governing Body anointing people? The Blue Envelope 2024-10-11 | What's the chances the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is literally anointing people as needed these days? Join me for a nerdy deep dive into what it means to be anointed. Links:1. Lady Cee video about new anointed youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8c4Va54ZI&t=2s 2. JW Facts article about 144,000 jwfacts.com/watchtower/144000.php 3. Exjw Critical Thinker video about 144,000 youtube.com/watch?v=YnL0hqDHc2I&t=2s Timestamps:00:00 Where are young anointed coming from?05:42 Religions that practice literal anointing with oil7:52 Mormon second anointing8:53 JW view of anointing10:37 The holy spirit appoints overseers11:08 1971 policy: Governing Body appoints elders15:53 2014 policy: COs appoint elders18:39 How elders can still be said to be appointed by the holy spirit22:31 Might anointings work like appointings?26:27 Comparing 2016 and 2020 WT study articles31:34 New doctrine: lots of anointed may exist now39:32 Playing devil's advocate#jehovahswitnesses #jehovahswitness #exjw
What the Future Holds for Jehovahs Witnesses The Blue Envelope 2024-10-05 | How will the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses change in the future? These are my thoughts on various possibilities. JWs have often (intentionally or not) copied changes the Mormon church makes, so I use some input from how Mormons do things. #exjw #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahswitness 00:00 Introduction01:00 Ways JWs have copied LDS already12:58 1) Teachings divided into either doctrines or policies18:09 2) Releasing Governing Body talk transcripts as articles with bylines24:04 3) Creating a Correlation Department27:50 4) Testing future changes via pilot programs30:42 5) Eliminating the midweek meeting33:19 6) Schisms forming within the religion35:49 7) Changes to convention format37:02 8) Tattoos allowed37:47 9) Making SKE almost mandatory for young JWs40:10 10) Only select group of JWs do public preaching43:24 11) Reducing study time before baptism for converts44:50 12) Preaching via social media46:02 13) Official JW channel on YouTube46:31 14) Changing the religion's name/becoming more Jesus–focused48:49 15) Increased efforts to reactivate inactive JWs49:42 16) Website by exJWs to more easily disassociate50:14 17) Continued struggles around LGBTQ+ issues 55:16 18) More racial/ethnic diversity on Governing Body59:14 19) New HQ department to identify disloyal JWs1:00:18 20) Making elders handbook available to everyone1:01:11 21) Using celebrity JWs as spokespeople1:03:36 22) Circuit Overseer no longer a paid position; handled by local elders1:08:26 23) Blood doctrine changes
Why Jehovahs Witnesses Shouldnt Own Pets The Blue Envelope 2024-10-03 | Using the rules of Jehovah's Witness theology about not celebrating birthdays, it surprisingly follows that they shouldn't own pets. We check out the how and why. #exjw #jehovahswitness #jehovahswitnesses Timestamps:00:00 The birthday/dogs connection03:13 Nine scriptures about dogs10:24 JWs should treat dogs like they do birthdays11:35 Are other pets bad too?16:35 What JWs teach about owning pets23:38 Will birthdays eventually be allowed?
Emily Armstrong, Linkin Park, and Scientology: A Few Random Thoughts The Blue Envelope 2024-09-14 | Not super-duper-related to Jehovah's Witnesses, just some thoughts I've been thinking this week about Emily Armstrong, Dead Sara, Linkin Park, and a homey little group called the Church of Scientology. @GrowingUpInScientology channel
The last time each Governing Body member worried about paying bills The Blue Envelope 2024-09-03 | How long has it been since each member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses had to earn a paycheck? Let's find out. Link to each member's biography: https://www.jw.borg/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/governing-body-jw-helpers/ (remove the "B" in borg for link to work)Altworldly video mentioned: youtube.com/watch?v=T-mRTeC8GmY #jehovahswitnesses #exjw #exjehovahswitness
Worldly People Who Made Me Think (While a Jehovahs Witness) The Blue Envelope 2024-08-24 | Even as fully-committed Jehovah's Witnesses, you can encounter non-Witnesses who make you think a little about your beliefs. These are seven people I met and never forgot. #jehovahswitnesses #bestlifeever #exjw
Everyone Will Be Speaking Hebrew in Paradise | Bizarre Current JW Doctrines #4 The Blue Envelope 2024-08-08 | We explore the unusual Jehovah's Witness doctrine that everybody will speak Hebrew after Armageddon in the paradise earth. Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:58 Hebrew was the original language6:52 Humanity will return to one language9:39 Hebrew will be the post-Armageddon language16:42 Esperanto—early JW theories22:32 Should JWs learn Hebrew now? Nope#jehovahwitnesses #jehovahswitnesses #exjw #bestlifeever Super secret section probably only I will ever read: In the video thumbnail, I have the boy saying "How do you like THESE apples," and the woman is thinking, "I can't BEAR it." 😂 😂 😂 I crack me up 😂
Praise to the Man | Jehovahs Witness Members On Their Governing Body The Blue Envelope 2024-07-17 | The Governing Body made each of these clips praising the Governing Body required viewing for every member of the religion they oversee. 🤔#exjw #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses
The Governing Body Does Stuff (Long Version) The Blue Envelope 2024-07-11 | The Governing Body | Fury Road: "Jehovah's Witness me!" This video is an EXTENDED supercut of Jehovah's Witness Governing Body members and headquarters staff talking about all the amazing things the GB does. #exjw #jehovahswitnesses
The Governing Body Does Stuff (Short Version) The Blue Envelope 2024-07-11 | Q: How do you know the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses does stuff? A: Don't worry, they'll tell you. This video is a supercut of Jehovah's Witness Governing Body members and headquarters staff talking about all the amazing things the GB does. Music: "Revival" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0#exjw #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses
JW vs JW: Winder vs. Breaux The Blue Envelope 2024-05-01 | Jeff Winder (Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses) and Gary Breaux (Governing Body Helper) on how much to trust the Governing Body. 1. Gary Breaux talk: jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-jwbvod24_19_VIDEO 2. Jeff Winder talk: jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODPgmEvtAnnMtg/pub-jwb-108_8_VIDEO 3. Sebastian Stewart interview: youtu.be/dHFMjr6AMM4?si=FgXkrCLEJvGTmCrM #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses #exjw #extj
Shunning and Slacks: 2024 Governing Body Update #2 The Blue Envelope 2024-03-16 | Reviewing the 2024 Governing Body Update #2 of Jehovah's Witnesses. Edit: Already more info on the new policies available in document S-395-E 03/24. It is possible for disfellowshipped ones to be reinstated after three months. Disfellowshipped ones can be studied with by an elder or MS, or mature sister for a disfellowshipped woman. new.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/1bfigc5/new_elder_instructions_adjustments_to_handling #jehovahwitnesses #jehovahswitnesses #exjw #extj
Rolling the Dice: Should Religions Like Jehovahs Witnesses Modernize? The Blue Envelope 2024-01-13 | Conservative religions like Jehovah's Witnesses and the Latter-day Saints walk a fine line between modernizing too much and not enough. Would members who feel their religion is too progressive ever splinter off into rival groups? This video checks out what's currently happening among some LDS members, and discusses how that might spread to Jehovah's Witnesses. Mormon Stories Podcast episode w/ Dr. Cragun youtube.com/live/TUgsDLPXEdo?si=Zs47PRTJVGQ1DSYQ Chapters:0:00 Introduction02:38 Chad and Lori Daybell6:27 LDS End-times theology11:42 People connected to end-times LDS groups25:08 How Covid-19 vaccines led to religious doubt32:38 Dr. Cragun's sociology perspective39:03 Is the Governing Body going rogue?43:14 Notable recent JW apostates #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses #exjw
Jehovah Protects | Jehovahs Witnesses Fan Video The Blue Envelope 2023-12-25 | It's just around the corner! Song is "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses#jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses #testigosdejehová #testigosdejehova
Women and Pants: What Do Jehovahs Witnesses Teach? The Blue Envelope 2023-12-21 | Jehovah's Witness women are not to wear pants at meetings and when preaching. This video explores that policy, and what JW literature has taught about women wearing pants. References:Golden Age 9/27/33 pp 805-910/1/51 WT p 6077/8/57 Awake, pp 17-204/1/72 WT p 22211/1/72 WT p 6713/1/73 WT p 140 par 25-268/15/75 WT p 500 par 88/8/76 Awake p 24-2611/81 KM pp 1-2 par 3-47/15/84 WT p 253/22/85 Awake p 282/8/87 Awake p 158/15/88 WT p 17 par 1010/8/89 Awake pp 10-128/15/92 WT p 14 par 201/22/95 Awake pp 18-202/8/99 Awake p 19 Secret of Family Happiness p 60 par 228/1/02 WT p 19 par 16Organized to Do Jehovah's Will p 134 par 13Dress and Grooming for Visitors Touring BethelKeep Yourselves in God's Love, Chap 5Who are Doing Jehovah's Will Today? lesson 88/15/12 WT p 13 par 805/16 WT p 16 par 1409/16 WT pp 17-21Enjoy Life Forever, lesson 52#jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses #exjw
Fact Checking Jehovahs Witnesses Science Knowledge The Blue Envelope 2023-12-05 | Jehovah's Witness Governing Body member Stephen Lett unleashed some scientific facts on his audience at the 2023 Annual Meeting. But it turns out he's not quiiiite correct. #exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses #testigosdejehová #testigosdejehova
Are Jehovahs Witnesses Shifting to the Mormon Preaching Model? The Blue Envelope 2023-10-10 | At the 2023 Annual Meeting, the headquarters staff of Jehovah's Witnesses announced that congregation publishers will no longer have to report how many hours they spend preaching each month. On the other hand, pioneers and other full-time servants will. Will this lead to the Mormon model of signing up to preach for a year or two once in your life? #exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses
Jehovahs Witnesses Washington Lobbying Past and Present The Blue Envelope 2023-09-23 | We explore the decades-long campaign of political lobbying the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses has conducted in Washington, DC. And we discuss whether this can be squared with the organization's public stance of strict political neutrality. @BenFoard neutrality video youtu.be/2QRtwDAAVh8?si=8pSyvEOwMEO9mZZz @altworldly neutrality video youtu.be/MnL0cOkGZQY?si=PewxQ7szAwgSQzy6 Dr. Stephen Cox essay on JWfacts jwfacts.com/watchtower/the-truth-vs-the-truth.phpTranscript and references: dropbox.com/scl/fi/6hwyjdai0xtw9evi1qvt0/Anton-Koerber.docx?rlkey=24c95ja5caa6eqgb5ik0yne5t&dl=0 Chapters:00:00 Are JWs politically neutral?06:49 Historical religious lobbying09:15 Max Larson's lobbying13:42 Anton Koerber's lobbying29:00 Koerber's expulsion and return37:34 Koerber's later lobbying40:53 Recent JW lobbyists45:08 Concluding thoughts#exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses
Anthony Morris—No Longer Missing! The Blue Envelope 2023-07-27 | Where is Anthony Morris, former Governing Body member of Jehovah's Witnesses? We have all the details. Check out my memoir! amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman-ebook/dp/B0896W4Q2P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MDGNTMDXM06F&keywords=kuchman&qid=1690330534&sprefix=kuchman%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 #exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses 00:00 Introduction01:05 Anthony Morris location04:05 Why Lumberton?05:27 2nd Townhome purchased by WT06:34 Conclusion
A Mothers Thoughts | Reading Jehovahs Witness Poetry The Blue Envelope 2023-07-13 | Check out a poem popular with Jehovah's Witnesses. I grew up hearing it a lot. The Watch Tower Society's Golden Age magazine used to publish poetry, but that practice was discontinued. Check out my memoir! amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman-ebook/dp/B0896W4Q2P/ref=sr_1_8?crid=TYY6QH9IV5QO&keywords=kuchman&qid=1688254180&sprefix=kushman%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-8#customerReviews#exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses
Stephen Lett Counsels Stephen Lett to Avoid Theatrics The Blue Envelope 2023-07-01 | Stephen Lett recently gave some good counsel to avoid being too theatrical in talks. But was he quite the best person to give this advice? :DVideo Sources:1. 153rd Gilead Graduation—Concluding Talk and Assignments, 07:25-07:52jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-jwb-104_3_VIDEO 2. 2023 Convention—Saturday AM—Part 2, 00:17-02:16 Check out my memoir! amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman-ebook/dp/B0896W4Q2P/ref=sr_1_8?crid=TYY6QH9IV5QO&keywords=kuchman&qid=1688254180&sprefix=kushman%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-8#customerReviews #exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #jehovahwitnesses #governingbody
Governing Body Members Dunking on Samuel Herd for 3 Minutes Straight The Blue Envelope 2023-06-07 | Other Governing Body members lightly roast Sam Herd every year at the Annual Meeting.Check out my memoir! amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman-ebook/dp/B0896W4Q2P/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2RH5YNRFP03QK&keywords=kuchman&qid=1685373199&sprefix=kushman%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-8 #jehovahwitnesses #exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses #governingbody
Governing Body life advice The Blue Envelope 2023-05-29 | Don't worry—be happy.Check out my memoir! amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman-ebook/dp/B0896W4Q2P/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2RH5YNRFP03QK&keywords=kuchman&qid=1685373199&sprefix=kushman%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-8 #jehovahwitnesses #exjw #jehovah #jehovahswitnesses
Slips Stink! Former Jehovahs Witness Women Speak Out The Blue Envelope 2023-02-07 | In this video, we check out Reddit comments from former Jehovah's Witness women about having to wear slips and other modesty requirements from Watchtower leaders. Verdict is: no bueno!Link to Reddit post about slips: reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/10rdl4j/ladies_this_ones_for_youCheck out my memoir! amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman/dp/B0897BVDGL/ref=sr_1_7?crid=19ST3K3N9HWZA&keywords=kuchman&qid=1675738879&sprefix=kuchman%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-7 #exjw #jw #jworg #jehovahswitnesses #exjehovahswitness
Figuring Out Reality After Jehovahs Witnesses | The Struggle Is Real The Blue Envelope 2023-01-17 | Spending time in a high-control group can make it hard later on to figure out what WE believe. How do we determine the true nature of reality? Join me on this microns-deep dive into the philosophical implications of leaving a group like Jehovah's Witnesses.
The 2023 Pioneer Hour Reduction | When God Changes His Mind The Blue Envelope 2023-01-08 | 2023 sees a reduction in the hour requirement for pioneers. We take a statistical dive into past hour reductions and pioneer numbers for Jehovah's Witnesses.Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction1:35 God chooses the hours9:01 1922–1948 Pioneers21:28 1949–1980 Pioneers28:08 1980–Present Pioneers
The Creativity Explosion After Leaving Jehovahs Witnesses The Blue Envelope 2023-01-01 | Why is it that post-Jehovah's Witnesses often become extremely creative right after leaving the religion? This video explores how creativity can be stifled in the group, examines a 1973 study of children and creativity, and discusses why everyone should create art.
Jehovahs Witnesses Florida Real Estate Deals: 2022 The Blue Envelope 2022-11-06 | Time to catch up with the latest real estate transactions in Florida by the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. The JW property department's motto: Can't Stop, Won't Stop –Young Gunz. :DIf you're interested, check out my memoir of growing up JW. Available on Amazon in paperback or ebook.amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman/dp/B0897BVDGL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=36EQGCOSQXX2P&keywords=kuchman&qid=1667700580&s=instant-video&sprefix=kuchman%2Cinstant-video%2C217&sr=1-2
Satan Built the Pyramids | Bizarre Current JW Doctrines #3 The Blue Envelope 2022-10-01 | My believing alter ego Philip the Evangelizer discusses the pyramidal beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. Check out my memoir in paperback or ebook on Amazon. amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman-ebook/dp/B0896W4Q2P/ref=sr_1_5?crid=5NGNKCQFCKVD&keywords=kuchman&qid=1664627240&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjk5IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=%2Caps%2C842&sr=8-5 1. WT History discussion that Russell selected the pyramid monument design youtu.be/yKtHEx6nyTk?t=33542. More detailed discussion of Dr. John Edgar youtu.be/BVPYOY7r-V4?t=1467 3. 1982 Time magazine article about Raymond Franz content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,922767-1,00.html
Making Your Family Life Happy The Blue Envelope 2022-09-19 | What are you doing, step sister? A racy video from the 2022 Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. [I'd originally cut this clip out of my convention videos, but I saw several other people commenting on the chemistry between these two actors. Considering each is probably about 26 years old in real life, what the heck.] #jw #tj #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova #exjw #extj
The Coffee Cup Cornucopia of the 2022 Convention of Jehovahs Witnesses The Blue Envelope 2022-09-13 | Soooo many coffee cups in the 2022 convention videos of Jehovah's Witnesses.#jehovahwitnesses #jehovahswitnesses #testigosdejehova #exjw #extj
My time in an American theocracy: 10 areas of control The Blue Envelope 2022-09-05 | I spent my first 30 years in an American theocracy, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Some Americans hope the USA shifts to a Bible–based government. But what would life be like? This video discusses the 10 areas in which a theocratic government manages your life. Check out my memoir of growing up JW, available in paperback and ebook on Amazon.amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman/dp/B0897BVDGL/ref=sr_1_4?crid=QAIJJ8M90856&keywords=kuchman&qid=1662415672&sprefix=kuchman%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-4Chapter timestamps:0:00 Introduction5:20 Are Jehovah's Witnesses really a theocracy?14:46 Why do people stay in a high-control group?19:13 1. Theocracies are patriarchies29:07 2. Dress and grooming controlled32:28 3. Sexual expression controlled35:10 4. Marriage and family controlled40:21 5. Medical decisions controlled44:08 6. Mandatory Bible study sessions45:11 7. Limited education permitted46:01 8. Choice of employment controlled47:15 9. Legal matters decided for you49:06 10. Recreational activities controlled54:03 Why joining JWs was popular56:18 Why it matters
Jehovahs Jewelry: The Bling of the 2022 Convention Speakers The Blue Envelope 2022-08-21 | What gemstones and precious metals are the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses (and their Helpers) rocking for 2022? Let's check it out!Timestamps:Friday AM part 1Stephen lett- big wedding ring, signet ring, gold watch, tie chain13:30 right off the bat. 14:00 still shot of signet ringAround 14:25 decent shot of watch20:35 good long action shot of watch as he shifts papers22:00-22:30 good shots of signet ring23:38 interesting shot of him wiggling right hand so ring flashes25:32-26:00 long shot of ringSeth hyatt59:59 signet ringRobert cirankoAround 1:36:10 wedding ring and gold watchFriday am part 2noneFriday pm part 1 00:10:54 Gary Breaux- big brown stone signet ringLeonard myers34:38 wedding ring? Has stone in it37:3000:41:3943:33James mantz46:46 47:35-47:46Around 48:15Gerrit losch01:04:25 pinkie ringFriday PM part 21:23:30 tm3 talking about not pursuing material things1:18:50 tony morris pinkie ring1:20:511:22:141:22:55 decent shot of gold watch1:23:02 good shot of crest1:29:11 Around 1:38:371:20:00 watch1:41:28Saturday AM part 100:40:00 tm3 signet ring again, different outfit00:57:55 gary breaux pinkie ring (different ring from Friday)00:58:141:15:51 harold corkern Brief glimpse of ring on right ring fingerMark sanderson1:16:351:17:141:17:311:18:361:19:32 good image for still shot1:19:57 long stretch1:32:57Saturday AM part 2William turner 46:47Around 47:0047:39 good still shot of both rings57:50 another good still shot1:08:08 still shotAround 1:10:37Saturday PM part 1James Mantz Around 13:02 signet ringHarold corkern14:02-14:3014:45 can see ring is falling sideways17:40 lambasting social media for displaying showy display of wealth. At 17:44, ironically, saying “in other words, it’s all about ‘look at me” as he flashes the rings 17:55 good shot of both rings and gold watchbandSeth Hyatt30:59-31:03 signet ring34:43 good still shot of ring1:23:45 shot of ancient signet ring in dramaSaturday PM part 2Gerrit losch37:47 signet ring38:3541:05Around 42:19 signet ring #242:21 different wedding bandJames mantz (still chairman)Around 50:27 good shot, duplicates first shotSunday AM part 1William turnerStarting at 15:27 both ringsAfter 23:15 bothStephen lett, now a blue signet ringStart of talk1:26:231:28:161:31:23 pretty good shots of ring1:40:37Fri pm part 2- 01:00 gary breaux- thank you for your generous donations
Ken Flodin: Are You Ready for This? The Blue Envelope 2022-08-14 | Ken was cautiously optimistic when Space Jam: A New Legacy was announced.#testigosdejehova #extj #jehovahswitnesses #exjw
2022 Convention Highlights — Sunday AM — Jehovahs Witnesses The Blue Envelope 2022-08-10 | These are my favorite highlights from Sunday morning of the 2022 convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Check out my own memoir in paperback or ebook on Amazon.amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman/dp/B0897BVDGL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QYN28S0EVL7L&keywords=kuchman&qid=1656640441&sprefix=ku%2Caps%2C892&sr=8-2 Time Stamps:Part 136:08 the bible clearly shows Jah’s thinking on matters…but what if it’s not so clear to us? 37:55 ken flodin: are you ready for this?38:21 as individuals we are drenched in imperfection43:43 I owe you an apology, I’m so sorry. (*classic Canadians!*)49:00 and oh! *chef kiss* How sweet restored peace is1:31:28 kingdom will not only get rid of webs, but old spider himself, SatanPart 25:43 pandemic of sin has 100% mortality rate
2022 Convention Highlights — Saturday PM — Jehovahs Witnesses The Blue Envelope 2022-08-05 | These are my favorite highlights from Saturday afternoon of the 2022 convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Check out my own memoir in paperback or ebook on Amazon.amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman/dp/B0897BVDGL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QYN28S0EVL7L&keywords=kuchman&qid=1656640441&sprefix=ku%2Caps%2C892&sr=8-2 Time Stamps (A is part 1, B is part 2):B43:40 ‘this is my song’ singalongA1:07:23 were you left feeling a bit tense?B1:10:20 teacher tells lies about origin of lifeA10:10 somebody got a drone B1:03:25 it would be best if she kept her business to herselfA1:06:30 door slam covers cursingB17:45 Come on girlsB57:00 what about you, what’s your favorite color?
