Exiled AMISH Man Faces His Mother After 27 Years (ft. Eli Yoder)

Listen to this episode from Cults to Consciousness on Spotify. Having left the Old Order Amish 27 years ago, Eli Yoder, has helped 200+ people flee the Amish community.  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.  Click here to watch on YouTubeEli’s 1st interview:  When Depression is Considered SIN in the Old Order AMISH (ft. Eli Yoder) Eli’s 2nd interview:  Old Order AMISH: Devastating Effects of ZERO S*x Ed Before Marriage (ft. Eli Yoder)Find and Support Eli!Eli’s book -  Undeceived: From Amish Tradition to Christ’s RedemptionWebsite: Eliyoder.comYouTube:  @eliyoder491  TikTok: @YoderToter40 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eli.yoder.33Resource for current Amish who need help:  https://amishrescuemission.org/Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel!Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannFind us on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon **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.**Chapter marks00:04:01 Eli explains the Old Order Amish00:07:03 Why Eli wanted to leave the religion00:13:18 How Eli escaped the Old Order Amish00:16:38 How affection is s*xualized within the Amish community00:22:15 Consequences of leaving00:31:08 Eli's mother cuts him off00:41:12 Eli reflects on the reconciliation with his mother00:49:48 Amish Traditions Eli Still holds onto00:50:53 Eli’s book: Undeceived: From Amish Tradition to Christ’s Redemption00:55:29 Linda, ListenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.