There are many ways to be shunned as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Emily's story highlights a path that many take, a path of personal growth with stumbles along the way that result in ostracism, a path that deviates from the prescribed path of a cult that requires everyone to walk the same or face the consequences. This story shines a light on the spectrum of the JW experience.   <a href= "http://traffic.libsyn.com/shunned/Emily_Is_Shunned_By_Jehovahs_Witnesses.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download</a>   The song that Emily said signified her journey is Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson:

Episode Four - Mike is shunned by Jehovah's Witnesses

Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear.  This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it.  Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned.  Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members that have been shut out by their former communities.  The host is an exJW himself, a professional cult recovery coach, and provides insight into the psychology of coercive control and the impacts on those subjected to it through these high control groups.