Listening to Michael's story further PROVES how the leadership of Jehovah's Witnesses destroys families and sets members up for failure. Shunning practices are inhumane and sinister. No one should ever have to choose between their family and what they believe. I wish Michael further success & happiness. It's great to see so many leaving & waking up.
Michael...GREAT INTERVIEW!!! It's a simple as that...Jehovah's Witnesses are clueless! Every answer is prayer! PRAYING IS WHAT OPENED MY EYES! What we're asking Jehovah to do is SHOW ME THE WAY! And, he does! Kudos to you and to all of us that have prayed to Jehovah and he SHOWED us...Jehovah's Witnesses organization are NOT his approved organization on Earth!
Vevian this was fantastic. So cool how you find so many amazing Wake-up stories. They're all always so meaningful and just plain wonderful. Thank you. I really enjoyed this story.
I 100% understand the feeling of power over the elders. They are just men and not divinely led. I also told them it was none of their business when they asked if I was sexually active with my now-husband. Those faces got red real quick and then I walked out. It was amazing!!
It's good to hear of someone who like me came out because of researching. I was, after many questions disfellowshipped for denying that the wt bible and tract society is Gods sole channel of bible truth on earth today. Take note Jeffery Jackson!!!! My parents shunned me for 20 years. When my father died my mum got back in touch and we had a ' kinda' relationship. Then I ended up nursing her till she died last year. Who'd a guessed?. Lots of love from the U.K😊
I love how you stood your ground and admire your courage! My husband of 28 years was raised in a dysfunctional JW family, didn't get baptized, told me he would never join, but is now going to meetings after 58 years (he's now 70). I never was a JW or ever interested in joining. Now I have to deal with this stuff. I have 2 master's degrees and almost a doctorate. This is difficult for me.
Great video and thanks for posting Vevian. I totally agree with the decision that Michael made regarding his stand when his Mother was ill. The whole premise behind the JW teaching/pressure to conform is that they are unwilling to accept any other right or life choices other than those they dictate as dictated to them by the organisation. The fact is that people have a human right to make their own life decisions and when those are questioned and punished by any group or organisation then the consequences go both ways! When someone is shunned and cut off and then moves on why should they be expected to fall in line so to speak when it suits the former?
Great interview! Could easily have doubled it and still be interesting and informative. I like how Mike refers to wt and attending the meetings to church or going to church. He really left the indoctrination and corresponding buzz words. I hope there's a part 2!
So sad that you had to grieve the loss of your parents in that way. No one should have to ever go through that because of a religion. Ughh, I wish you continued blessings and happiness. Thank you for sharing your story.
Just so sad, frustrating and unloving the way the wt screws relationships and so many are affected. I am one, walking away from this "truth" I now have children doing, what the org tells them is the loving way Jehovah has provided to get you back in. Thank you Micheal for sharing your story and all the best.
Soo many questions the host failed to ask. What kind of questions did you ask the Elders which they could not answer? Why did you attend the Judicial Committee? Who were these 2 witnesses? Etc
Wow he is cool and smart, taking his new mate for a witness (if she could’ve attended, would’ve been more interesting to know how she felt listening to and see how jw judicial is done) and other point, asks those elder about their sexual desire they must have had😅
It's none of their business.If needed,Jesus/Yeshua Christ is the High Priest through whom we confess.They know it.I'm a female and had many scriptural conversations with elders.They know they are doing things in the wrong way...and yes they know they are often lying inThe Creators name... Hope things go well for you Michael.
There are all kinds of reasons for leaving. The important question is are you leaving God and all of his wonderful promises In the end this is all that matters God does not lie! Do you think that because man lies , God is also a liar??? This makes no sense This truth stands That every man will give an account of himself before God!
Yea, every man is a liar And all their lies adds up to death It is all the same. I hate hypocrites!! For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 7For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: 8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. Dead twice, without a root, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for all eternity @@MrChinchilla_hn
Listening to Michael's story further PROVES how the leadership of Jehovah's Witnesses destroys families and sets members up for failure. Shunning practices are inhumane and sinister. No one should ever have to choose between their family and what they believe. I wish Michael further success & happiness. It's great to see so many leaving & waking up.
Love the fact he questioned the elders with a personal question in return 😂.
Michael...GREAT INTERVIEW!!! It's a simple as that...Jehovah's Witnesses are clueless! Every answer is prayer! PRAYING IS WHAT OPENED MY EYES! What we're asking Jehovah to do is SHOW ME THE WAY! And, he does! Kudos to you and to all of us that have prayed to Jehovah and he SHOWED us...Jehovah's Witnesses organization are NOT his approved organization on Earth!
Thank you, you courageous man! I hope your life continues improve.
Thank you Vevian for another great interview Michael is just a genuine person with a good heart that got caught up in a cult.
Glad you enjoyed it🩷
Another outstanding interview Vivian thank you for sharing your story Michael.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Vevian this was fantastic. So cool how you find so many amazing Wake-up stories. They're all always so meaningful and just plain wonderful. Thank you. I really enjoyed this story.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Michael for telling your story! Interesting
I 100% understand the feeling of power over the elders. They are just men and not divinely led. I also told them it was none of their business when they asked if I was sexually active with my now-husband. Those faces got red real quick and then I walked out. It was amazing!!
👏👏👏👏👏 Same here! I told them that there was no reason they needed their questions answered because it's none of their business.
@@cat_lover77251 I love it! Well played!!👏👏👏
It's good to hear of someone who like me came out because of researching. I was, after many questions disfellowshipped for denying that the wt bible and tract society is Gods sole channel of bible truth on earth today. Take note Jeffery Jackson!!!! My parents shunned me for 20 years. When my father died my mum got back in touch and we had a ' kinda' relationship. Then I ended up nursing her till she died last year. Who'd a guessed?. Lots of love from the U.K😊
I love how you stood your ground and admire your courage! My husband of 28 years was raised in a dysfunctional JW family, didn't get baptized, told me he would never join, but is now going to meetings after 58 years (he's now 70). I never was a JW or ever interested in joining. Now I have to deal with this stuff. I have 2 master's degrees and almost a doctorate. This is difficult for me.
Great video and thanks for posting Vevian. I totally agree with the decision that Michael made regarding his stand when his Mother was ill. The whole premise behind the JW teaching/pressure to conform is that they are unwilling to accept any other right or life choices other than those they dictate as dictated to them by the organisation. The fact is that people have a human right to make their own life decisions and when those are questioned and punished by any group or organisation then the consequences go both ways! When someone is shunned and cut off and then moves on why should they be expected to fall in line so to speak when it suits the former?
Great interview! Could easily have doubled it and still be interesting and informative. I like how Mike refers to wt and attending the meetings to church or going to church. He really left the indoctrination and corresponding buzz words. I hope there's a part 2!
So sad that you had to grieve the loss of your parents in that way. No one should have to ever go through that because of a religion. Ughh, I wish you continued blessings and happiness. Thank you for sharing your story.
Just so sad, frustrating and unloving the way the wt screws relationships and so many are affected. I am one, walking away from this "truth" I now have children doing, what the org tells them is the loving way Jehovah has provided to get you back in. Thank you Micheal for sharing your story and all the best.
Wow, powerful story!!!! Thank you
So good to hear how people come out whole and mental healthy and happy! Thank you for bringing these stories to us! Blessings!❤❤
So glad you got out , and didn’t waste another 20 , 30 or 40 years of your life as many do. Good luck 😊😊
So proud of you ❤
What a great interview!!!!
I know Michael now - great friend!
Witnesses can’t research outside watchtower literature that uses research taken outside of watchtower literature. Make that make sense to me!!
Soo many questions the host failed to ask. What kind of questions did you ask the Elders which they could not answer? Why did you attend the Judicial Committee? Who were these 2 witnesses? Etc
I think I know his family that was in Idaho.
Wow he is cool and smart, taking his new mate for a witness (if she could’ve attended, would’ve been more interesting to know how she felt listening to and see how jw judicial is done) and other point, asks those elder about their sexual desire they must have had😅
It's none of their business.If needed,Jesus/Yeshua Christ is the High Priest through whom we confess.They know it.I'm a female and had many scriptural conversations with elders.They know they are doing things in the wrong way...and yes they know they are often lying inThe Creators name...
Hope things go well for you Michael.
They are not a church. They are at organization mad at church.
Great Job keep Exposing Watchtower LIES
Not a church
There are all kinds of reasons for leaving.
The important question is are you leaving God and all of his wonderful promises
In the end this is all that matters
God does not lie!
Do you think that because man lies , God is also a liar???
This makes no sense
This truth stands
That every man will give an account of himself before God!
You leave once there the truth comes off the darkness of lies.
Yea, every man is a liar
And all their lies adds up to death
It is all the same.
I hate hypocrites!!
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 7For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: 8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
Dead twice, without a root, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for all eternity
@@MrChinchilla_hn
You can check out, but you can never leave
That’s just the way it is.
Deal with it lady
Don’t delete my comments!
@@MrChinchilla_hn
His name-Father,Yahweh more accurate..Hope the veil comes off more- very quickly...
These people dont even know who they are. Sad!
I wonder what it's like for him being a Hawaii resident with the recent wildfires