Embracing Personal Freedom: Keil Lamont's Journey of Leaving the Jehovah's Witness Religion 

One should never, ever, give up their livelihood for this organization.

"As a Witness you accept being disfellowshipped and being spit on." - This is sadly very, very true.

After listening to this I can't believe the amount of bullsh*t and mind control we had to go through as JW's. We became like little children who have to ask mommy or daddy if we can do something, or if this or that is allowed. We had to strictly follow the rules, as told to us by the Elders and the organization. It reminds me of all the rules the Pharisees had and the heavy burdens they put on the people. We were conditioned like Pavlov's dogs.

At age 60, I learned that it is very important to follow your dream and do what you love. It's never too late to fulfill your life's purpose. Wonderful interview. 💕

The elders told me I had to quit my part time job and quite going to school, all cause I was missing meetings and ministry service . I told the elders “but who is going to pay my bills and what about my educational future to success” as always elders said jehovah provides (give), and elders use use their favorite word “Not Precisely”

haha! 45 years a JW in Australia. I was never able to be a ministerial servant because i was an Airline Pilot!!! The elders said- "why would a spiritual man want to be a Pilot? "

The organization is good at driving people away. Man he’s such a kind, generous, good natured individual.

I've been gone for decades, but finally someone has found the right word for the jw cult experience; Keil said" it's like a haunting! " May I say "amen".

Enjoyed the interview. Thanks for sharing this brother's story. The Witnesses neither know nor practice true love for others. It's shameful and embarrassing.

I got to a point where I hated the field ministry so much that I went 3-4 months without going out but still put 20 hours on my time sheet. No one ever asked me about it either. I was also told that because I was divorced unscripturally(ex wife filed the papers), I couldn’t qualify for any special privileges. I thought, “How can I not be considered an exemplary Christian because someone else violated bible principles?” After that I met the woman who became my second wife, then told an elder that I wanted nothing else to do with the borg. Blocked all JW’s numbers in my phone and haven’t looked back. I found out later that my best friend in the borg left as well which was a nice surprise because I thought I lost all my friends cuz all my friends were in the organization.

Listened to him on the radio years ago, had no idea he was a witness. I keep finding out famous and well known people were JWs at some point.

the more I listen and watch the more I am learning about this religion. They call people "Wordly" but didn't God say that he loved the world so much he sent his son.." and didn't the witness come from the world?.. they are so silly and crazy.

When you are disfellowshiped you are told not to talk about it with sisters and brothers. BUT covid isolation and social media is helping many listen to ex jw stories and know why someone was disfellowshiped. This is a game changer and I hope they will be a great EXODUS FROM that killer cult. Brothers and sis lady cee THANKS.❤❤❤REAL Christian love to you 3.

I can tell by the intro this is going to be good! Thank you, Lady Cee and JT! Thank you, Keil for sharing your story! 👍👍🥰❤️

Watchtower should have been happy to have a voice so beautiful.

So funny because I went through almost exactly what Keil went through…. Its all so similar! There are hundreds of thousands just like us it seems.

Keil's dad sounds amazing!

Watching this and other people’s experiences made me realize I gave up my livelihood for 8 men in New York. The things I know now about the organization I wish I've known before getting baptized.

I love the interviews with ex jw's, its helps me learn about myself and how I've been molded by this organization. I've been disfellowshipped for over 20 years and I still continue to heal hearing the experiences of others.

What a lovely person Keil is. Thanks for the great interview 😊

Keil Lamont Thanks for representing #Detroit #Jazz professional Grown and Sexy crowd

My goodness 😳: 4:00min..... I am feeling so old and I know that it will be a great 👍 person!!! Before I left: the pioneer hours were 120 hours /90 /60 hours 😴 for auxiliary pioneer... Man, It's so important to have people who are great 👍 people and do a worldly job... Worldly is a compliment since I left in 1985 thanks 😊

The teaching and indoctrination of the organization is truly like gangrene of the soul. So thankful to be completely out and healed from it.

I know this J-Dub kid who's wife tried to stab him. He got tired of the abuse and left her. The elders met with him many times trying to harass him into getting back with her. They even told him that after Armageddon he would be forced to go back to her. So, he looked for the first girl he could find and got himself disfellowshipped.

I enjoyed this interview. What a nice gentleman. I felt so bad for the way he was treated.

Man, he is describing what my niece is going through right now. My niece is a born in Regular Pioneer.

This interview is just beautiful and so relatable. I just left my abusive husband and the organization. Interview brought me to tears. It is nice to see that life goes on (really starts when you leave the organization). Thank you all so much❤

Thank you Keil for sharing your story. You are a sweet and charming person.

Sadly, I used to defend being disfellowshipped back when I was disfellowshipped.

It was never in me to treat people like JW's do.

That experience about not picking up the woman who was walking in the snow is similar to what happened to me shortly after I got baptized. I did not pick up a woman who was walking in the rain because a pioneer sister who was riding with my wife and I told us not to pick her up because she was disfellowshiped. I really felt bad about that. There are a lot of things that were discussed that I can relate to. Great conversation!

Keil!!!! I am so so happy to see you speaking out!

There’s only one word that comes to mind…OUTSTANDING!

I have only heard the first two minutes of this video and KNEW that radio or broadcasting of some kind was the calling of this man! He's got that PERFECT voice for it! You know how you can just KNOW a person's God-Given gift based on some overwhelming quality they have. This guest HAS IT! How dare the elders ... Well, let me listen to the show before I go off on these men of the org. Help me Jesus! 🙏

Keil’s experience is a very sad indictment on how the organization’s culture is damaging and arbitrary. Great interview that will help many

Wow! It’s like he lived my life! I went through exactly the same

Wow Keil you're such a good man! The story about your mom giving your portion to your ex would've driven so many over the edge. I don't even know what to think about the control this cult has on people.😔😡

Yes, the waiting on people to tell you what to do resonated with me. I am now in my 40s and have just started to become a leader at wrk and make my own decisions. I thought it was bc of my parents, and yes, it was bc they were witnesses.

OMG I remember hearing him on the radio. As a Michigan homegirl, I don’t know how I didn’t know about the JW connection. First, God bless Keil. We can see there’s still trauma from his experiences with this awful awful cult. 🙏🏽 I am so happy he’s able to carry on and find positivity and overcome. Then, no other channel makes me laugh the way y’all do! Even in painful experiences y’all help guest find the humor! My kinda carrying on! Excellent, heartfelt, funny conversation!! Hey, why hasn’t anyone told me they now have PERMISSION to clap for “reinstated” members?! 😂🤣😂🤣🙄🙄 Thanks y’all!! Thank you Keil for sharing your story. Always bringing the 🔥💣 interviews! I love when new content drops! 😁

Old school WJZZ thanks Ladycee

Kyle you are a stand up man. You are flying straight! I can relate to your testimony so much

Great interview again. Interesting that it was the lack of love that woke Keil up - I totally agree, the scripture about no natural affection really applies to JWs.

What a great interview! Keil's story was so relatable and authentic. Thanks to all three of you. I have to be honest: Keil could have read "So-and-so begat So-and-so" for a solid hour and I would have listened!

You are incredibly brave for sharing your story. Thank you. Thank you for validating others’ feelings and telling your story in such a kind manner. 💗

I appreciate this ... I sincerely dislike this organization! I was treated poorly in that cult too I remember one hot summer day my JW slumlord was on vacation and the power went out in the heat I told the JWs and no one invited me to their home or anything I was left to suffer in heat no electricity one person waited the next day and said are you okay out of guilt I remember being locked out and having to sit on my stoop in the dark waiting for my neighbor to get home and let me in texted a few witnesses and no one offered to let me sit by them until my neighbor came home JWs are horrible and if you have a good heart your judged I was told not to be nice to a lady in the hall who was a little different they have no love in them and they enjoy it because they’ve learned the rules the ins and out and how to keep one foot in and one foot out and walk the thin line to keep from being exposed I’m so glad to be free from this cult !

What a beautiful man he is, such another great video from you both. ❤️❤️

I’d take one friend like this man with a good heart than a thousand self righteous cult members or fundamentalist Christians

Great episode. So many people are leaving nowadays it’s crazy. The craziest thing I’ve ever heard is when they try to hunt you down and try to get u to comeback after you have left. I know some people who had that problem.

Bless his heart. He is such a gentle soul. My experience with the Jehovah's Witnesses is not as extreme as a lot of the stories I have watched on your program. I studied with the Jehovah's Witnesses but was never baptized. My brother was baptized and then disfellowshipped. The way he was treated went beyond cruel! Most of my family here in Pennsylvania are witnesses. I had an experience a few years ago. My aunt and I were at a local Walmart where we ran into a cousin who was a Jehovah's Witness. He conversed with my aunt, but had no words for me, and was quite rude. My aunt excused herself from talking to him and reminded me that I was not a Jehovah's Witness, so that is why he was not speaking to me. My aunt loved her family, and did not treat us like we were outcasts, even those who were not Witnesses. She would call me and say, "I am just calling you to say I love you." I can only imagine how devastating it must be for someone who has spent most of, if not their entire life in that religion to be shunned or ignored. I did not spend a large percentage of my life even studying, but I must say that my feelings were hurt. I thought, oh, okay. Then, I looked at this man and said to myself well, hell, you ain't even cute, and you want to act ugly too? I turned my back to him and kept shopping. I saw this same cousin at a family member's funeral a couple months later. I acted as if he did not exist. My behavior toward him was driving him crazy. He went out of his way to get me to acknowledge him, but I refused. I could not help but begin to think, what is wrong with you? This is not about God. To me, these people have been completely indoctrinated by a bunch of narcissistic psychopaths. I am not a mental health professional, but I hope anyone who has decided to leave this cult will reach out and get help, specifically centered around trauma.

Awesome!! When you guys post a new video, I’m giddy as a 55 year old (Kid). My favourite ex JW people. Let’s get to the show…

Welcome to your freedom Keil. You are such a good person. Your best life has begun and even better is still ahead

Thank you for telling your story. The Organization often told members what type or kind of employment they could or could not have.

Great interview. I’m saddened, but informed.

There is a saying I often saw in Nigeria - “If education is expensive, go try ignorance.” Poor or improper education generally will cost you way more than a good one; long term.

What a good-hearted man.

J.T and Lady Cee,THAT WAS A VERY,VERY ENJOYABLE SHOW WITH THE HEBREW BROTHER ON THE RADIO.I LOVE IT!YOU GUYS AND GALS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!THAT SHOW SHOULD HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING.AND THE HEBREW BROTHER WAS SO REAL.I REALLY ENJOYED IT.AGAIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK THAT YOU BOTH DO!

I gotta say, Lady Cee you are so stylish. love your hats! Your voice in itself comforts me somehow. JT you're looking fit and your voice also has that comforting effect. Thanks for all you do! You are both amazing.

I can relate to this. My father was once disfellowshiped on phone, when he appealed, the judicial committee could not explain why they disfellowshiped him.

Thank you Keil for sharing your story, I feel your pain in regards to your mother. I stopped attending meetings in 2019 and my mother immediately stopped talking to me, in 2021 she got diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and she still refused to see me or talk to me unless I would go back to the meetings. She died after 7 weeks, she wouldn’t even talk to me on the phone. I wasn’t disfellowshipped or disassociated but she said she was afraid she wouldn’t get resurrected if she talked to me, that Jehovah would view it as being disloyal. That religion can make people do unbelievable things.

I just pray for JT and Lady Cee. I know this platform has to be overwhelming sometimes. I have never been a witness, but this doctrine has had an effect on our family. I’m so thankful for the insight I’ve gained here.

Excellent video!!! Very relatable. Thanks for sharing Keil. Best wishes to you!!

Funny how the organization discourages certain employment and higher education. But when you have certain skills they're the first ones to invite you to HQ so they can utilize those skills.

I'm not done watching this interview yet, but this is overwhelmingly good! From the attitudes of his ex-wife to the behaviour, he experienced at the Assembly after being reinstated! ...man that is a blueprint of life in this destructive Cult!! I was born in and went through a similar 25-year marriage that ended the same and I'm thrilled to listen and share and be a part of this channel. Wow! Freedom! We all have our stories. JT and Lady Cee are hitting the mark. Very powerful content and we thank you!

So encouraged by Keil story, you showed the fruitages of Gods spirit through all that especially self control, your wife being a pioneer with that personality wow amazing how much titles blind people that is all they see. Glad your happy and thank you for your story.

OMG!!!! DETROIT IS IN DA HOUSE!!!! I was a Teen Reporter for WJLB in the 80's. I did it on the down low though. My parents didn't know I was getting on the bus from school and head down to OZ...The Penobscott Building. That's where I met Mojo. I would stay late as I could on Fridays just to hang out with him for an hour or two. I knew at that age I wanted to be on the radio. But my dreams were squashed by the organization. It is only now since I left the JWs that I have met half my goals in higher education, really pushed forward as a journalist, and I started a podcast. Two podcasts. My goal is to get on the air. NPR or community radio. I have listened to Keil Lamont for years. Especially 92.3 FM. I live in Florida now. But Keil's voice is a regular fixture in the D. It's always encouraging and inspirational to come to know the story of JW kids who decided to live in their purpose. I am very appreciative and inspired. This interview really spoke to me.

A friend of mine went to Bethel for 10yrs because they told him that it was equivalent to a 4yr college education and when he got out, nobody would hire him and he ended up becoming a window washer!

I always wanted to be a witness, always thought this is what I'm going to end up becoming baptised as. A JW. But, after moving Norway - from UK - and after my uni education ended, I made a strong effort to begin association with JWs here in Norway, I was hoping I could study a bit and become baptised in a few months. I'd known about the so-called ''truth'' since I was a teen, got family members who are JWs, so by that time after moving to Norway to study\live I was pretty acquainted with the organisation, and versed in Scripture, with daily reading still a part of my life. I need Scripture in my life. But, after making 3 efforts to begin Bible studies here in Norway, I didn't like the way I was treated in those 3 attempts at contact. I felt insulted from the very first instance, and the other 2 attempts to reach out at other congregations went pretty much the same way. Which was strange, I was not even a baptised witness, but just some guy knocking on kingdom-halls' doors with a strong and sincere interest in the word of God and baptism. First, I was interested in getting my hands on a large Bible, due to weakened eyes after years of study, and Bible studies, meeting attendance, and Baptism. Simple. But they seemed incredibly suspicious of me, and in their baseless suspicion they insulted me by their careless judgemental words towards me. EG, the first kingdom-hall I tried in order to get started some Bible studies and baptism, I met for a chat with an elder and a circuit overseer who happened to be in town. After hours of talking about the word of God, Christ, the message of salvation, the world... it would have been so obvious to these guys that this was a man who knew the Scriptures and understood its theme and wanted to study; but after all of that, they proceeded to ask me for a telephone number for someone in the UK to PROVE THAT I AM WHO I SAID I AM 😲 But, I didn't say I was anyone special... I just dropped in for a chat because I would like Bible studies and meeting attendance and baptism. What's the problem? I replied politely, like wow, this is quite insulting, do you realise this? I'm just a guy who's interested in picking up a Bible, starting some Bible studies, attending meetings and baptism. We'd been talking for so many hours and so to ask me this question was pretty disturbing. I proceeded to ask, if I were a man from eg the north of Norway, and I approached you for Bible studies on the streets - would you ask me for contacts details for someone in the north of Norway to PROVE THAT I AM WHO I SAID I AM? This is not your job as witnesses. I proceeded to leave and told them to forget that I dropped in. The 2nd congregation I tried went pretty much the same way: I dropped in - still hopeful and interested - but there was a Sunday meeting in progress, so I left my number as requested with an elder serving at the door who hurried me out. Three weeks later, no one called. So I took a drive to the kingdom-hall. Still eager:)) There I met the same elder. It's as if it was meant to happen. So I said it's been 3+ weeks, no one called. The elder replied, I ran a check on that number you gave me and that number does not belong to you 😲😲 so I didn't call. *But what about the word of God?* Is this being a man of God???? I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I thought to myself *SO WHAT* if the number I gave you to contact me about spiritual things is mine (or my sister's, eg)? Is this man the police? The thing is my number is ex-directory, it doesn't show up because it is set to through my service provider. So it was obvious to me this elder was lying. And his attitude was bad. At that point I began to tell myself that something is preventing me from entering this organisation, felt like my way was being blocked somehow. I simply told him you are a poor ambassador for God and politely left. Remember: all I wanted was to begin Bible studies, establish meeting attendance, and work towards baptism. But instead, from that point I began to question more and more about the organisation and to view various vids on RU-vid, like this channel eg, and came to the conclusion that I am not supposed to be a part of this and gradually stopped seeking to be a JW.

Absolutely loved this video. So down to earth. You have to have been there to understand what Keil went through. Being a JW is a totally different culture/cult. So much freedom and just a sense of relief once you go through the process of getting out. Thanks, Jt and Lady Cee for helping so many process what we went through, now we can set back and laugh and say "did I do that'

Thank you for sharing, my friend. God Bless

Great interview, congrats on a successful life on the outside. Love the ‘80s Michigan connection. Shout out to the Electrifying Mojo-

OK this whole show has me on the edge of my seat! So glad I got out a long time ago.

What a great story from Keil. Love you all

Love your videos! You both do a great job!

Great video, keil is so down to earth its no wonder he has a jazz radio station.

I can relate. My wife was a nightmare ( and, 35 years later) I use that term cautiously. She apparently came from an abusive family and although our courtship was fine, married life was hell - physical, mental, emotional abuse, double life 101. No one could understood why I fled. I showed the elders my physical scars and it didn't matter one bit!!

Another great interview. Thank you both for being a strong member of the exjw community!

Just ordered your backpack. Wish you had your logo on it. Anyway, supporting you. Much love 💕

Wow this story is so incredibly sad. Good on him for sharing his story. We have all been affected in one way or another.

As a disfellowshipped witness [30 years], It's still expected [by our HEAVENLY FATHER] for us to individually choose the church & path that is correct. May y/our journey that has lead us out of the dead church of Sardis, to the Faithful Church of Philadelphia. Prayer [in the HOLY SPIRIT] is very necessary & important in our journey. YAH'S JUDGEMENT WILL Come To Correct EveryThing... Both "spiritual" & Carnal/Physical ~ It Will Not Matter If They Choose, By Faith, To Believe HIS WORD Or If, By Having insufficient faith, Choose Not To Believe 📖 ~ It's Our Own, Individual Freewill Choice, As To Which Side Of YAH'S Judgement That We Want To Be On... “Behold, I AM coming soon, and MY reward is with ME, to give to each one according to what he has done [Believe or Not].

WOW 👌! Lady C, that outfit looks really nice on you... I started to get some bright 🌞 colors on me too and in my case: it's helping me to be more positive!!

Thanks Family Great Interview 👍

Correct...couldnt do this couldn't do that...I couldn't do stuffs I like and what I was good at... then what was the point of having life?so meaningless unless you preached.I loved dancing and singing also interested in broadcast thing including radio anchor but yeah couldnt pursue it but as soon as I left JW I joined a community where I can share my interest and talent and yes I got myself back, that is the point

This was some story. I hope he is at peace now. God Bless

JT and Lady Cee, your Channel is like a light shining in a dark place, excellent interview.

Excellent. This is amongst your best interviews. The brother’s description of Watchtower life keeps the listener intrigued from the word GO! The listener feels what the brother is talking about.

OMG! I would have thrown a fit that my mother would never have forgotten if she'd forbidden me from a UCLA opportunity.

Wow! 100 hours a month is old-old school.

His story brought back so many traumatizing events in my life also. I won a music scholarship for exclusive training at a top music school while in the 8th grade. I was a top clarinetist with so much potential. My mother shut it down, fast! Still haven't forgiven her, over 40 years later! LOL.

One day...I will tell my story !!!

Your happiness does matter, contrary to what the Org. teaches. Follow your heart, trust in your own inner wisdom.

Interesting experience - watching all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦. I would like to listen to Keils radio program. He seem to have a good taste of music.

Thanks Jt , Lady C, and Keil I enjoyed the information.

Great video as always guys. Glad Keil got to live his dream 👍👍

Loved the interview. Great story and one smoooth radio voice😎

Perfect voice for smooth jazz snd and r&b. The Quiet Storm.

Great interview. These interviews reiterate (not that I need any reiteration), that I'm happy to be totally out and never going back. Shout out to the "D!" I used to WJZZ all the time. That was my station. Listened to WGPR, etc. as well. JT, people aren't cut off at the knees when disfellowshipped, they are cut off at the waist.

This was such a good interview!

Wow thanks for this information, 31 years in that Religion and rise my family also, never every will step in a Kingdom Hall every again.. Never will i ever let any man or Religion have that kind of control over me ever again….

I remember feeling and thinking the same when we stop attend the district convention. Makes me laugh hearing you felt the same way.

Lady C & JT this was a great interview I loved hearing Keil's story, I'm going to download his radio station app and listen to it in Georgia ❤