Jessica Ritchey (critic and essayist for rogerebert.com), tells us of growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in North Carolina, the pains of disfellowshipping, and how Big Bird became her God-killer.

Show Notes.

Jessica regularly writes for rogerebert.com.

Jessica’s on Twitter.

“Why Disfellowshipping Is A Loving Provision.”

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Divorce?

Don’t Eat The Pictures ℅ The Muppet Wiki.

Follow That Bird ℅ The Muppet Wiki.