William Branham Historical Research Podcast

John and Jed explore the growing intersection of politics and faith, specifically focusing on the influence of the New Apostolic Reformation and key figures like Sean Feucht. With candid personal commentary and historical insight, they reflect on how revival language, nonprofit tax loopholes, and spiritualized political rhetoric have been strategically used to galvanize religious communities. The...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Sissell discuss the intergenerational toll of fringe religious movements, centering on her family’s imm...

John and Bob dive deep into the underlying dysfunctions driving modern Christian celebrity culture, particularly focusing on systemic enablers of corruption rather than just individual scandals. They begin by examining how ministries are financially incentivized to maintain silence or protect their own, describing a widespread tendency to "circle the wagons" to defend power structures instead of s...

John and Charles investigate the splinter groups that emerged from the destructive sectarianism of the post-Branham religious movement. They examine how these breakaway groups—often dismissed as fringe by mainstream followers—are actually the fruit of Branham’s message. Beginning with Estel Bieler, whose sect imposed celibacy and led to broken marriages, they trace a bizarre and disturbing lineage...

John and Chino discuss the long-term psychological and spiritual damage caused by authoritarian religious groups, particularly Faith Assembly under Hobart Freeman. They highlight how scripture was twisted to manipulate followers, especially women, and how fear-based doctrines kept people trapped for decades. A moving story from a woman once married into Freeman’s inner circle brings into focus the...

John and Jed discuss the roots and dangers of Christian dominionism, tracing its evolution from early Pentecostalism to the Latter Rain movement, and finally into the modern New Apostolic Reformation. They explore how apocalyptic beliefs about escaping this world gave way to doctrines of earthly conquest and dominion, influenced by racial politics, Cold War nationalism, and Christian Identity teac...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John invites Stephanie to share her journey of growing up in a religious group in New Zealand that followed the...

John and Steve explore how the teachings of Neoplatonism and ancient mystery religions have resurfaced in modern charismatic movements, particularly the New Apostolic Reformation. They trace a theological lineage from esoteric figures like Plotinus and Valentinus to revivalists such as William Branham and Jane Leade, showing how beliefs in angelic intermediaries, spiritual perfection, and mystical...

John and Charles unravel the shocking truth behind the internal warfare that tore the Message movement apart—from Perry Green’s manipulative rise to power to the brutal copyright wars that fractured William Branham’s empire. From secretive book burnings and backroom lawsuits to flip-flopping prophecies and self-destructing cult narratives, this episode exposes the deception that even Branham’s inn...

John and Chino examine how Romans 14:23—“Whatsoever is not of faith is sin”—was weaponized by Hobart Freeman and others in the faith healing movement. They explore how this verse was taken out of context and used to pressure believers into rejecting basic health care, including glasses, medicine, and even baby powder. This created a high-control environment where personal suffering was spiritualiz...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Jed discuss the history and inner workings of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), focusing on the blurred line...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962   Tom's Website: www. TomDooley.org  John invites Tom to share his story about a decades-long spiritual journey shaped by personal tragedy, intellectual rigor,...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Bob explore the growing trend of public religious criticism, focusing on those who expose flawed teachi...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962   Come Out of Her My People Vol II: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN2XYR John and Charles discuss the shocking criminal history of Perry Green, one of the most...

John and Chino discuss the damaging legacy of faith-healing movements by exploring their personal experiences and theological critiques of leaders like Hobart Freeman and William Branham. They recount bizarre, often tragic, stories of broken bones, cast removals, and faith-based neglect—offering a window into the consequences of extreme teachings on healing, medicine, and divine promises. Chino sh...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Jed discuss the rise of fake theological degrees in charismatic religious movements, connecting them to...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John invites Gabriel to share his story about growing up in a splinter group of the Faith Assembly sect connecte...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Charles discuss the rise and influence of Pearry Green, one of the central figures who helped stabilize...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Chino's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chinodross John and Chino discuss how religious teachings from figures like Hobart Freeman and William Branh...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Adam discuss the deep historical connections between William Branham’s movement and modern charismatic...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Steve discuss a deeply personal and intense journey through family history, loss, musical achievement,...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Some Say They Blundered: https://a.co/d/2cEkDyF John and Bob dive into the deep roots of dominionist theology, comparing its modern expression with ancient hi...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Come Out of Her My People Vol II: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN2XYR John and Charles investigate the controversial life and teachings of Ewald Frank, a maj...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962   John and Chino open with a heartfelt discussion on the lingering emotional, physical, and spiritual effects experienced by those who were part of authorita...

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  John and Jed explore the complex issue of unspoken power dynamics in modern spiritual groups, focusing on how ce...