William Branham Historical Research

• Uphill Trust and the Abuse of Authority

  John and Jed discuss the issue of blind trust in cult leaders, using the recent defense of Mike Bickle as a case study. They explore how trust in healthy relationships is earned through honesty and integrity, but in cult settings it is demanded and weaponized. Drawing parallels from their own experiences in Branhamism and the International House of Prayer, they reveal how the same manipulation tactics keep followers trapped in circular reasoning and misplaced loyalty. The conversation also examines how defenders of Bickle dismiss victim testimonies, misuse scripture, and even deny the reality of grooming to protect leadership. John and Jed highlight how these patterns echo the broader history of abusive revivalist movements, and why recognizing the difference between genuine trust and coerced control is critical for healing and freedom. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

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• Faith Is Not a Substance: Surviving Hobart Freeman’s Cult

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• Bethel Shopping Network: The Marketing of Modern Revival

  John and Adam dive deep into the growing commercialization of Bethel Church, exposing how its conferences, subscriptions, merchandise, and even a dating app reflect more of a shopping network than a house of worship. From inflated costs to questionable data practices, they highlight how spiritual life has been packaged and sold for profit. Drawing parallels to William Branham, Branhamism, and other cult dynamics, the discussion uncovers how monetization strategies blur the line between ministry and manipulation. The conversation also unpacks troubling doctrinal trends, including Bethel's use of new age terminology like "Christ consciousness" and how hierarchical leadership structures mirror Masonic and cult-like models. With personal insight into business operations, IT security, and church finance, John and Adam expose both the practical dangers of poor accountability and the theological dangers of a man-made religion that replaces the free gift of grace with hype and hierarchy. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

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• Adoption Doctrine And Dominion Theology: Branham’s False Gospel And the Rise of the NAR

  John Collins and John McKinnon unpack William Branham's controversial adoption doctrine and its connections to elitist theology, racism, and dominionism. They show how Branham's teachings on the Serpent Seed, Manifest Sons of God, and the super race mentality blended white supremacist ideology with a counterfeit gospel. By examining Branham's claims alongside his mentor Roy Davis and Christian Identity roots, the episode exposes how these distorted ideas laid the foundation for later movements. They trace Branham's influence into the Latter Rain revival and modern NAR, where elements like dominion theology, spiritual DNA, and new gospels echo his message. Throughout, the hosts contrast Branham's diminishing of Christ and elevation of man with the true gospel. The discussion warns of how aberrant theology spreads, reshaping salvation into elitism, while pointing listeners back to Christ as the center. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

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• Textual Criticism vs Blind Faith: How Manuscripts Expose Cult Myths

  John and Chino discuss how cult leaders like William Branham and Hobart Freeman misuse the Bible to claim exclusive authority while dismissing scholarship. They explore how higher education, textual criticism, and historical understanding reveal the complexity and richness of Scripture instead of undermining faith. Together, they show how the Bible was written by many voices over centuries, why overlapping prophets dismantle Branham's claims, and how manuscript families expose the dangers of the "pinned by God" myth. With examples ranging from Adam's "rib" to scribal errors, they explain how studying history, language, and archaeology makes faith stronger and more grounded in reality. This episode challenges shallow teachings, debunks King James Onlyism, and shows why critical scholarship is essential for those leaving high-control religious groups. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

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