Interview with former Jehovah's Witness: Pastor David Harrop

Conversation with a Member of the Anointed Class

In this episode, I attended the Jehovah’s Witness Memorial Supper and spoke with someone who said she is part of the “anointed class” (the 144,000). We explore what led her to that belief and how she thinks about Jehovah’s Witness teaching on the anointed over time. Along the way, we discuss key passages and themes including Revelation 14, the purpose of Christ’s death, and Jehovah’s Witness beliefs about Jesus as God’s “only-begotten Son,” his role in creation, and Isaiah 9:6 (“Mighty God”). Subscribe for more conversations like this and future episodes in the series. Subscribe to Truth Anchored on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAnchoredPodcast Follow me on Social Media/Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/brandonanchant Check out my blog: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/blog/

We Crash a Jehovah's Witness Memorial Supper

We went to the Jehovah’s Witness Memorial Supper expecting a quiet, symbolic service—then we witnessed something we truly didn’t think we’d see: someone from the anointed class actually partook of the emblems. From the packed hotel conference room and worship songs to the message and the passing of the bread and wine, we share what it was like as total newcomers, what stood out, and the questions we left with. Subscribe to Truth Anchored on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAnchoredPodcast Follow me on Social Media/Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/brandonanchant Check out my blog: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/blog/

Interview with former Jehovah's Witness: Pastor David Harrop

In this episode we take a break from our Jehovah's Witness series and sit down with ex JW, Pastor David Harrop of Calvary Church Lancaster. We talk about David's experience as a child in the organization, his families current involvement, how he began to dismantle falsehoods and see holes in the organization which eventually lead him out and consequently to the real Jesus. He now serves as a Pastor of Global Ministries at Calvary Church Lancaster. Subscribe to Truth Anchored on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAnchoredPodcast Follow me on Social Media/Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/brandonanchant Check out my blog: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/blog/

Jehovah's Witness Study| Week 6- Salvation & the 144,000

Week 6 of our Jehovah’s Witness study walks through Reasoning from the Scriptures Chapters 10–11, focusing on the Watchtower teachings about the 144,000 “anointed class” versus the “other sheep/great crowd,” and how those categories affect a person’s hope (heaven vs. paradise earth) and even who the New Testament promises apply to. We examine key texts often used to support these doctrines (Luke 12:32; Revelation 7 & 14; John 10:16; Revelation 7:9, 15; Romans 10:13; John 3:5; Acts 16:30–32), compare them to their broader context, and highlight several internal tensions—especially the claim of a 1935 cutoff, the placement of the “great multitude” before God’s throne, and the idea of a works-based path to salvation. The lesson concludes by contrasting this framework with the biblical presentation of salvation and eternal blessings received by all who believe in Christ (e.g., Ephesians 1:4–14; John 5:24). Subscribe to Truth Anchored on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAnchoredPodcast Follow me on Social Media/Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/brandonanchant Check out my blog: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/blog/

Jehovah's Witness Study| Week 5- The Holy Spirit & The Trinity

This week (#5) in our Jehovah’s Witness study, we walk through why Jehovah’s Witnesses describe the Holy Spirit as God’s “impersonal active force,” then compare that claim with Scripture’s portrayal of the Spirit as personal—having a mind, emotions, and a will (1 Cor. 2:10–11; Rom. 8:27; Eph. 4:30; 1 Cor. 12:11). We also address common JW arguments tied to Genesis 1:2 and the Trinity, and offer simple questions you can use to keep the conversation clear and biblical. If this series is helpful, please like, subscribe, and share—and drop your questions in the comments for next week. Subscribe to Truth Anchored on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAnchoredPodcast Follow me on Social Media/Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/brandonanchant Check out my blog: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/blog/