Category: Independent Thinking

There’s Nothing “Basic” or “Bible” about Watchtower’s Teachings in Study Article 30 for October 2025

October 3, 2025

Reviewing Study Article 30 from the July 2025 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Basic JW teachings analyzed, new light, governing body, last days, resurrection Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE WhatsApp or Signal: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

“Modestly Accept” Whatever Governing Body Tells You – Watchtower Article 26 REVIEW (Sept. 1-7, 2025)

September 14, 2025

Reviewing Study Article 26 from the June 2025 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: End times or last days, and mixed messages from the Governing Body Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE WhatsApp or Signal: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Does David Splane REALLY “clarify” Jehovah’s Witnesses and Secular Education in 2025 GB Update #5?

August 31, 2025

Reviewing 2025 Governing Body Update #5 with David Splane. Also referenced is a 2023 talk from Stephen Lett with a helpful “hungry sharks” illustration to provide insights on what the stance has been on secular education. Unfortunately, some of the video clips were cut off, so please watch the full GB updates to catch what … More Does David Splane REALLY “clarify” Jehovah’s Witnesses and Secular Education in 2025 GB Update #5?

“Seek the City That Will Remain” – JW Watchtower Study Article 21 REVIEW (July 28 – August 3, 2025)

August 17, 2025

Reviewing the study article, “Seek the City That Will Remain” from the May 2025 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: prophecy and fulfillment principles, the two classes, trusting in men Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE WhatsApp or Signal: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Is it REALLY about “Bible Principles” in Governing Body Update #4?

July 12, 2025

Reviewing Governing Body Update #4 regarding using “Bible Principles” for something like making a toast, but also applying those same principles to holidays and other things. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Teams (Skype) contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

How NOT to Defend the Truth…by Listening to Watchtower

June 24, 2025

This is a preliminary review of the 2025 JW Convention with the Friday talk, “Imitate Jesus by Defending the Truth.” More reviews will likely be forthcoming once the recordings are made public. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Teams (Skype) contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my … More How NOT to Defend the Truth…by Listening to Watchtower

Do You Recognize the Truth? Watchtower Study Article 28 Review

September 12, 2024

Reviewing the study article, “Do You Recognize the Truth?” from the July 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: how to determine truth, Governing Body authority, independent thinking, doctrinal changes/new light Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal: please … More Do You Recognize the Truth? Watchtower Study Article 28 Review

NEW LIGHT on the resurrection – Watchtower Review May 2024 – Articles 19 & 20

August 22, 2024

Reviewing study articles 19 & 20 from the May 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. If you haven’t already, please be sure to check out the article 18 review prior to this one. Topics of discussion: salvation during the great tribulation Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or with a one-time donation HERE … More NEW LIGHT on the resurrection – Watchtower Review May 2024 – Articles 19 & 20

Strengthen Your Appreciation for Jehovah’s Organization – Watchtower Study Review April 2024

June 17, 2024

Reviewing the study article, “Strengthen Your Appreciate for Jehovah’s Organization” from the April 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: independent thinking, how JWs handle criticisms, obedience to the org, the preaching ministry, are the WT teachings “Bible based”, making God’s name known Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE or … More Strengthen Your Appreciation for Jehovah’s Organization – Watchtower Study Review April 2024

Keep Following the [GOVERNING BODY’S] Guidance? – Watchtower Study review February 2024

April 19, 2024

Reviewing the study article, “Keep Following Jehovah’s Guidance” from the February 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: obeying the Governing Body, evaluating the evidence for Jehovah’s using the GB Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me directly for my number … More Keep Following the [GOVERNING BODY’S] Guidance? – Watchtower Study review February 2024

“I Will Never Abandon You”! – Watchtower Study Review February 2024

April 6, 2024

Reviewing the study article, “I Will Never Abandon You”! from the February 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: how to be a Christian without the Governing Body, the resurrection of the anointed 144,000 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp or Telegram: please contact me … More “I Will Never Abandon You”! – Watchtower Study Review February 2024

Be Steadfast, Immovable – Watchtower Study Review July 2023

September 29, 2023

Reviewing the study article, “Be Steadfast, Immovable” from the July 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: obedience to Watchtower, Governing Body, Blood, Omitting Jesus, the Anointed Class Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Watchtower’s REALLY bad advice for elders – Study Review June 2023

August 26, 2023

Reviewing the study article, “Elders – Learn from Gideon’s Example”, from the June 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: elders, obeying the governing body, governing body’s claims to inspiration Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

JW Baptism – How to Get Ready – Watchtower Study Review March 2023

May 11, 2023

Reviewing the study article, “Baptism – How to get Ready” from the March 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: baptism, omitting Jesus, is the JW religion Christian (?), serving the Watchtower, political involvement as a Christian, independent thinking, JW morality, the JW “sinners prayer” Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics … More JW Baptism – How to Get Ready – Watchtower Study Review March 2023

How Can Our Worship Be Pleasing to God? – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 14 Review

April 22, 2023

Reviewing Lesson 14 from the book, Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

How You Can Get the Most Out of the Bible – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 11 Review

March 4, 2023

Reviewing Lesson 11 from the book, “Enjoy Life Forever.” JW.org authority quotes Free Bible software: Biblehub.com Paid Bible software: Accordancebible.com If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More How You Can Get the Most Out of the Bible – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 11 Review

Let Nothing Separate You From Jehovah – Watchtower Study Review November 2022

January 20, 2023

Reviewing the study article, “Let Nothing Separate You From Jehovah” from the November 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the organization, independent thinking, omitting Jesus Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

How Jehovah Helps Us to Endure With Joy – Watchtower Study Review November 2022

January 15, 2023

Topics of discussion: the authority of Scripture, authority of the organization, independent thinking, 1919 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

True Wisdom Is Crying Aloud – Watchtower Study Review October 2022

December 23, 2022

Topics of discussion: where to get wisdom, the inspiration or lack thereof with the organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

The Bible is God’s Message to Us – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 5 Review

October 21, 2022

Reviewing Lesson 5 of the book Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

The Bible is God’s Message to Us – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 4 Review

October 21, 2022

Reviewing lesson 5 from the Enjoy Life Forever book. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

JW Broadcast September 2022 Review

September 13, 2022

Reviewing the September 2022 JW Broadcast. Topics of discussion: independent thinking, how to interact with “opposers” and “apostates”, eschatology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

How Can The Bible Help You? Enjoy Life Forever – Lesson 1 Review

September 5, 2022

This is our first official review, beginning with lesson 1. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE

Listen to the Words of the Wise – Watchtower Study Review February 2022

April 12, 2022

Reviewing the study article, “Listen to the Words of the Wise” from the February 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: independent thinking, applying wise counsel to JW teachings and leadership Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More Listen to the Words of the Wise – Watchtower Study Review February 2022

Do You Trust in Jehovah’s Way of Doing Things? – Watchtower Study Review February 2022

April 5, 2022

Reviewing the study article, “Do You Trust in Jehovah’s Way of Doing Things?” From the February 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: obedience to the organization, disfellowshipping/shunning, the Governing Body, Elders, the 1,000 years Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly … More Do You Trust in Jehovah’s Way of Doing Things? – Watchtower Study Review February 2022

Learn From Jesus’ Younger Brother – Watchtower Study Review January 2022

March 11, 2022

Reviewing the study article, “Learn From Jesus’ Younger Brother” from the January 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the Governing Body, the anointed class, what being “teachable” means, higher education, the divine name in the Christian Scriptures Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please … More Learn From Jesus’ Younger Brother – Watchtower Study Review January 2022