Shunned by Family: A Former Jehovah’s Witness Speaks | Ep 086

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✨ Sean Miller spent over 30 years inside the Jehovah's Witness organization before discovering the shocking truth that changed everything.
In this eye-opening conversation, Sean reveals:
✨ What it's really like growing up in an isolationist religious community
✨ The devastating impact of "disfellowshipping" and family shunning
✨ How he discovered disturbing information about child abuse cover-ups
✨ The moment his entire worldview shattered while doing laundry
✨ Why his own father compared him to a child who committed suicide
✨ Essential tips for dealing with JWs at your door (from someone who knocked on thousands of doors)
From a naive 'child' at 24 to rock band rebel to apostate - this is a story of love, loss, and ultimate liberation.
Sean now helps others through art therapy and is developing a TV series about his experience. His website: SeanGregoryMiller.com
🚪 DEALING WITH JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES AT YOUR DOOR:
Sean's insider advice from someone who spent 70 hours/month knocking on doors:
✨ Simply say "I'm not interested. Please put me on your do not call list"
✨ DON'T engage in conversation - they're trained to form emotional bonds quickly
✨ DON'T slam the door - it confirms their persecution complex
✨ They write down EVERYTHING about you after they leave (hair color, kids, interests)
✨ Being rude actually strengthens their faith, so just be polite but firm
CHAPTERS
[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview
[02:11] Meet Sean Miller
[02:35] Life Inside the Organization
[05:40] Falling in Love & Getting Disfellowshipped
[07:21] Family Shunning & Isolation
[11:08] Wife's Conversion & Reinstatement
[14:11] The Breaking Point
[16:02] Crisis of Conscience
[18:14] The Moment Everything Shattered
[25:48] The Terror of Armageddon
[28:12] Comparing Cults
[32:45] Helping Others vs. Destroying Faith
[33:49] Father's Devastating Phone Call
[36:09] Advice for Those Approached by JWs
[38:37] No Regrets About Leaving
[39:34] Healing Through Art
[42:19] Novice Enthusiasm Approach
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