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William Branham Historical Research Podcast

William Branham Historical Research

The William Branham Historical Research Podcast investigates the life, teachings, and legacy of healing evangelist William Branham—one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th-century Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Hosted by researcher John Collins, the series documents Branham’s public record with verifiable sources: sermons, newspapers, archival materials, and eyewitness accounts. Each episode examines how his message evolved—from early Pentecostal

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00:59:40

Inside CFNI: One Woman's Escape From A Cultic Bible...

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2025/10/17

John invites Lexi to share her story about attending Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI), including her background, her experience with dating culture at the school, and the broader belief systems promoted within the institution. As the conversation unfolds, Lexi reveals the intense pressure placed on students to find spouses, the gender-based moral burdens, and the sense of scrutiny that dominated student life. John relates these patterns to his own past in similar religious environments,

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01:06:10

From Darby to the NAR: Rapture Theology’s Viral...

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2025/10/16

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1:00:04

When Charismania Replaces Compassion: The Cost to the...

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2025/10/15

John and Christian discuss their personal journeys out of cultic and authoritarian church cultures and the challenges of finding authentic Christianity. They explore how politics, tribalism, and tradition often replace the simple call of Jesus to love others, and why many churches fail to welcome and nurture broken people. The conversation highlights issues like dualistic thinking, superficial love-bombing in charismatic circles, the exclusion of honest questioners in traditional churches, and the

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01:05:18

Five-Fold Mystery, One-Fold Solution

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2025/10/14

John and Chino discuss the critical need for sound biblical scholarship after leaving movements shaped by William Branham, Hobart Freeman, and the later charismatic-deliverance teachings. John recalls how his early reading of Colossians 2 opened his eyes to how Branhamite and NAR-style teachers misused words like "mystery" and "Laodicea" to insert their own authority. Together they trace the harm caused by the so-called "five-fold ministry" and by leaders who demanded loyalty to themselves while

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01:01:05

Uphill Trust and the Abuse of Authority

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2025/10/13

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

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00:55:56

Faith Is Not a Substance: Surviving Hobart Freeman’s...

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2025/10/10

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01:05:16

Bethel Shopping Network: The Marketing of Modern Revival

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2025/10/09

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

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00:55:10

Adoption Doctrine And Dominion Theology: Branham’s...

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2025/10/08

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

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01:02:26

Textual Criticism vs Blind Faith: How Manuscripts...

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2025/10/07

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

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01:08:57

Unmasking the New Apostolic Reformation: Spiritualism...

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2025/10/06

John Collins and Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson sit down for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about the history and dangers of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Together, they trace its roots back to William Branham, the Latter Rain revival, and post-war healing movements, explaining how elitism, fresh revelations, political entanglements, and celebrity worship transformed parts of modern Christianity. Laura-Lynn shares her own experiences in NAR-influenced circles, the harm caused by

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01:04:13

When Children Cast Out Demons: Cult Childhoods and...

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2025/10/03

Christine joins John to share her journey through a Jesus movement commune called Daystar Ministries—not to be confused with the media company of the same name. She describes growing up in an intense spiritual environment rooted in discipleship schools, communal living, and deliverance ministry practices that often veered into dangerous territory. The community, while birthed with good intentions, dealt with mental health crises using spiritual warfare methods rather than professional therapy,

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01:11:01

Finding Authentic Faith After Leaving a Cult

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2025/10/02

John and Bob reflect on the painful journey of leaving high-control religious groups and the struggle to find authentic faith afterward. They open up about grief, trauma, and the challenge of rebuilding belief after encountering a false image of God. Their discussion highlights how many survivors develop "spiritual scar tissue," making them hypersensitive to control, manipulation, and inauthenticity in new church settings. Together, they outline what to look for when searching for a healthy

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10:02:34

Golden Dawn Exposed: Inside the Branham Inspired Cult...

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2025/10/01

John invites John Calvo to share his story about growing up in Golden Dawn Tabernacle, a high-control group based in Tucson, Arizona that emerged from the teachings of William Branham. They explore how Golden Dawn evolved into an isolated and tightly controlled community, even within the broader Branham movement, and why its leadership—especially Pastor Isaac Noriega—was seen as authoritarian even by other Branham followers. John Calvo shares how the teachings grew more rigid over time, cutting off

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01:04:09

Apostleship Today: Restored Ministry or Religious Scam?

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2025/09/30

John and Chino dive deep into the controversial topic of apostles and prophets in today's church. Drawing from their personal backgrounds, historical examples, and scripture, they explore how modern movements like the New Apostolic Reformation distort biblical definitions of apostleship and prophetic ministry. Along the way, they expose the contradictions in Hobart Freeman's teachings, William Branham's claims of being "God in flesh," and the manipulative practices of leaders who use mystical

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00:58:24

Grace for Us, Judgment for You: The Double Standard...

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2025/09/29

John and Jed discuss the misuse of authority within modern religious movements, reflecting on their personal experiences growing up under high-control leaders. Jed shares his background as the son of a leader involved in the International House of Prayer, highlighting the emotional and psychological toll of living under strict doctrines and fear-based teachings. They explore the internal conflict of being raised in a system that strictly judged moral behavior—especially among youth—while offering

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01:03:06

Kingdom Confusion: Unraveling the NAR, Christian...

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2025/09/26

John and Janna discuss the process of deconstructing from high-control religious environments, focusing on personal experiences, theological distortions, and emotional struggles. Janna shares how her journey began with questioning prophetic voices and church teachings, and how that led to a deeper search for truth. John affirms the difficulty of detangling religious systems, highlighting how movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), Word of Faith, and Christian nationalism have converged

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00:59:19

Loaded Language in the Charismatic Movement |...

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2025/09/25

John and Christian dive deep into the power of language in shaping faith, belief, and identity. They explore how loaded terms like "Seven Seals" carried entire theologies within Branham's movement and how mystery cults through history have used hidden language to create exclusivity and control. From William Branham's claims about the Arizona cloud to the rise of esoteric language in modern charismatic circles, they connect historical deception with today's manipulation of words and meanings. The

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Agenda Over Doctrine: Branham, NAR & Manifested Sons

William Branham Historical Research Podcast ·

2025/09/24

John Collins and McKinnon discuss the continuation of their examination of William Branham's teachings about the seventy disciples, focusing on how one small doctrinal twist became the foundation for destructive ideas that later shaped the Latter Rain and New Apostolic Reformation movements. They highlight how Branham misused scripture to position himself as a central prophetic authority, teaching that followers must accept his words blindly and even suggesting names could be erased from heaven's

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01:10:25

When Healing Fails: Suffering and False Promises

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2025/09/23

John and Chino explore the dark history and destructive consequences of Hobart Freeman's radical faith healing doctrine. They trace its roots through William Branham, John Alexander Dowie, Gordon Lindsay, and F.F. Bosworth, showing how promises of guaranteed healing were built on twisted proof texts and false assurances. Along the way, they discuss real stories of believers who suffered without medical care, the devastating toll on families, and the legal battles that exposed the dangers of this

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00:58:23

Wolves in the Pulpit: Why Discernment Matters

William Branham Historical Research Podcast ·

2025/09/22

John and Laura-Lynn take a hard look at the dark side of modern religious movements, exposing how hero worship has protected predators and corrupted churches. They trace these patterns back to Pentecostal history, revealing scandals, manipulation, and false doctrines that set the stage for today's abuses. Laura-Lynn shares her firsthand experience confronting leaders like Art Lucier, while John outlines how figures from Parham to Branham laid a foundation of deception and exploitation. Together they

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