{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c3506c844f245f8375c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Exiled AMISH Man Faces His Mother After 27 Years (ft. Eli Yoder)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/417bcf1345685572d2bcbce8a5c8e80a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Having left the Old Order Amish 27 years ago, Eli Yoder, has helped 200+ people flee the Amish community.&nbsp; In today's episode, we discuss the consequences of leaving the Amish, how his mother demanded he never return, and ultimately how his fan base helped soften his mother, and the discussion they recently had when he paid her a visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/3PIha-_2M38\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></p><p>Eli’s 1st interview:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://youtu.be/AVES4ukGWyg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">When Depression is Considered SIN in the Old Order AMISH (ft. Eli Yoder)&nbsp;</a></p><p>Eli’s 2nd interview:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://youtu.be/fXNayAfl294?si=IV9pV-2K6-vkWS0f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Old Order AMISH: Devastating Effects of ZERO S*x Ed Before Marriage (ft. Eli Yoder)</a></p><p>Find and Support Eli!</p><p><a href=\"https://eliyoder.com/#tve-jump-1902993a8db\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Eli’s book -&nbsp; Undeceived: From Amish Tradition to Christ’s Redemption</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://eliyoder.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Eliyoder.com</a></p><p>YouTube:&nbsp; @eliyoder491&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@yodertoter40?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@YoderToter40</a></p><p>&nbsp;Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/eli.yoder.33\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/eli.yoder.33</a></p><p>Resource for current Amish who need help:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://amishrescuemission.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amishrescuemission.org/</a></p><p>Subscribe to our<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C \"CLIPS\" Channel!</a></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></p><p>Patreon <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann&nbsp;</a></p><p>Co Producer / Host <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_&nbsp;</a></p><p>TikTok <a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness&nbsp;</a></p><p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a>&nbsp;</p><p>**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter marks</p><p><br></p><p>00:04:01 Eli explains the Old Order Amish</p><p>00:07:03 Why Eli wanted to leave the religion</p><p>00:13:18 How Eli escaped the Old Order Amish</p><p>00:16:38 How affection is s*xualized within the Amish community</p><p>00:22:15 Consequences of leaving</p><p>00:31:08 Eli's mother cuts him off</p><p>00:41:12 Eli reflects on the reconciliation with his mother</p><p>00:49:48 Amish Traditions Eli Still holds onto</p><p>00:50:53 Eli’s book: Undeceived: From Amish Tradition to Christ’s Redemption</p><p>00:55:29 Linda, Listen</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}