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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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55:52

YWAM: Childlike Faith or Childlike Control

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2025/12/04

John and Jenny dive deep into the psychology of manipulation within pseudo-Christian movements, using Youth With A Mission (YWAM) as a case study. Jenny, founder of the Indwell Movement, explains how spiritual leaders exploit trust, empathy, and worship to bypass critical thinking and enforce obedience. Together they explore concepts like mind control, cognitive dissonance, and consent—examining how emotional manipulation, purity culture, and the "always maintain the witness" mentality

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54:36

Gospel Confusion: The Path from Scripture to New Age...

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2025/12/03

John Collins and McKinnon continue their in-depth exploration into William Branham’s “Adoption” doctrine and its influence on modern charismatic movements. They expose how Branham’s teaching of a “word for the age” replaced salvation through faith in Christ with loyalty to new revelation. Drawing direct lines from Branham to the New Apostolic Reformation, they analyze how a theology rooted in mysticism, pantheism, and esoteric thought evolved into the cultic

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1:04:12

Little Gods: How a Dangerous Doctrine Shaped...

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2025/12/02

John and Chino explore how the “little gods” doctrine emerged, evolved, and spread through Pentecostal, Latter Rain, Word of Faith, and modern charismatic movements. They trace the development of these ideas from William Branham’s distorted view of Christ as a “thought expressed,” through Hobart Freeman’s charismatic reinterpretations, and into the broader landscape of dominionism and modern spiritual power claims. Along the way, they highlight how proof-texting,

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56:57

Exposing the Elijah Spirit Myth: From Jonestown to...

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2025/11/30

John and Laura-Lynn discuss the authoritarian structures and doctrines that connect Branhamism, the Latter Rain, and today’s New Apostolic Reformation. They explore how William Branham’s reinterpretation of Malachi, the Elijah motif, Christian Identity influences, and mystical elements helped form a theological framework that still shapes major NAR figures and institutions. Through examples involving Jim Jones, Christ for the Nations, Gordon Lindsay, Dutch Sheets, and others, they

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56:57

Exposing the Elijah Spirit Myth: From Jonestown to...

William Branham Historical Research Podcast ·

2025/11/30

John and Laura-Lynn discuss the authoritarian structures and doctrines that connect Branhamism, the Latter Rain, and today’s New Apostolic Reformation. They explore how William Branham’s reinterpretation of Malachi, the Elijah motif, Christian Identity influences, and mystical elements helped form a theological framework that still shapes major NAR figures and institutions. Through examples involving Jim Jones, Christ for the Nations, Gordon Lindsay, Dutch Sheets, and others, they

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1:11:37

The Pentecostal Puzzle: Race, Doctrine, and Revivalism

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2025/11/28

John and Caleb explore the complex story of Pentecostalism—its roots, its divisions, and its evolution from the Azusa Street revival to today's movements. Caleb shares his experiences growing up in the United Pentecostal Church and contrasts moderate and extremist versions of holiness culture. John connects the dots between early Branhamism, Roy Davis, and Pentecostal sect formation, while exposing historical cover-ups like the Prescott tragedy. Together, they discuss race in early

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55:07

From Hopelessness to Healing- Tools for Recovery from...

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2025/11/27

John and Jesse discuss the emotional recovery process following the departure from high-control religious movements and the steps toward rebuilding a healthy sense of identity. Jesse shares his involvement in the documentary "See Through the Darkness," which explores how people find hope and renewal after years in controlling environments.Together, they talk about the impact of spiritual manipulation, the loss of community, and the journey of rediscovering self-worth. They share practical

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53:42

From Holiness to Confusion: The New Face of American...

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2025/11/26

John and Christian dive into the State of Theology 2025 survey and uncover surprising contradictions in what American Christians believe about God, the Bible, and salvation. From the question "Is Jesus God?" to debates about sin, gender, and truth itself, the results expose a growing divide between biblical foundations and cultural Christianity. John reflects on how Pentecostal and Charismatic teachings have reshaped people's view of God, while Christian connects the trends to the loss of a biblical

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1:04:53

Once Saved, Always Confused- The Cult Theology of...

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2025/11/25

John and Chino dive deep into one of the most confusing and destructive doctrines taught within Branhamism and Faith Assembly: eternal security—or, as many lived it, eternal insecurity. They unpack how William Branham and Hobart Freeman twisted the gospel of grace into a doctrine of fear, confusion, and control. Drawing from firsthand experiences, personal stories, and archived recordings, the hosts reveal how both leaders contradicted themselves, manipulated scripture, and redefined salvation

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58:22

Joel’s Army: How Fear, War, and Mysticism Forged a...

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2025/11/24

John explores the origins of Joel’s Army—a militant spiritual ideology that emerged from the strange crossroads of Pentecostalism, Christian Identity, and post-WWII fear. He traces its development from early influences like Helena Blavatsky’s esoteric teachings, New Thought metaphysics, and British Israelism to William Branham’s “spoken word” theology and Roy Davis’s ideological orphanages. The episode exposes how the Sharon Orphanage in North Battleford,

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Inside YWAM: Grooming Children for Purity, Power, and...

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2025/11/21

John invites Jenny McGrath to explore the hidden emotional and psychological damage caused by high-demand religious groups like Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Jenny McGrath, a former YWAM staff member and researcher, opens up about her experiences as a teenage missionary molded by purity culture, colonial attitudes, and spiritual manipulation. Together, they uncover how exhaustion, self-denial, and trauma are often mistaken for holiness and how these organizations can weaponize faith to control both

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Secret History Behind Joel's Army and KCF

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2025/11/20

John and Bob explore how a little-known thread of mid-20th-century Pentecostalism shaped modern dominionist movements. They uncover the role of William Branham, Roy Davis, Tommy Hicks, and political forces like Richard Nixon in transforming Joel's prophecy into a militant vision of a supernaturally empowered youth army. The conversation exposes how the same ideas re-emerged in Kansas City, laying foundations for IHOPKC and the New Apostolic Reformation—alongside patterns of manipulation,

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57:06

Daystar, CFNI, and Branham — The Real Story Behind...

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2025/11/19

John Collins examines the deep historical roots connecting Daystar Television, Christ for the Nations Institute, and the legacy of William Branham. Rather than responding to recent scandals or current headlines, he traces the long development of revival movements—from the Voice of Healing era to the founding of CFNI—to explain how the theological frameworks, leadership structures, and apostolic networks of the mid-20th century shaped today’s charismatic media landscape. He

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55:24

God or Man: The Doctrine That Makes People Divine

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2025/11/19

In this powerful discussion, John Collins and McKinnon expose how NAR theology (and message theology) subtly shifts the focus from Christ's finished work on the cross to man-centered doctrines that promise hidden knowledge, new revelation, and even the ability to become a god. They show how claims about "attributes," the Logos, and end-time mysteries gradually erode biblical teaching and authority, eventually making followers dependent on a human prophet rather than Scripture itself. As the

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1:08:44

Six Flags Over Jesus- The Business of Big Church

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2025/11/18

John and Chino explore the dramatic rise of megachurch culture and how American consumerism reshaped faith into a spectacle. They compare intimate home-based congregations with today’s oversized entertainment venues, asking whether the push for bigness has come at the cost of discipleship, accountability, and authentic community. With humor and candor, they share personal experiences from cult exits to high-tech worship environments that feel more like sci-fi productions than spiritual

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1:12:09

Miracles, Manipulation, & the Myth of Faith Healing

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2025/11/17

John and Jed explore one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged topics in Pentecostal and Charismatic circles—the world of fake miracles, resurrection claims, and manufactured hype. Starting with Bethel Church's "Wake Up Olive" tragedy, they trace the long lineage of miracle stories from Smith Wigglesworth through William Branham to today's New Apostolic Reformation leaders. Their discussion examines how sensationalized testimonies shape belief, manipulate emotions, and reinforce

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56:43

Spiritual Covering or Cult Control: Escape From City...

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2025/11/14

John invites Priscilla Cyanni Morris to discuss her time inside City Reach Church, where revival culture and "spiritual covering" turned into authoritarian control. Priscilla describes how obedience was demanded, critical thinking discouraged, and loyalty to leadership elevated above faith in Christ. Through emotional stories of public rebukes, deliverance rooms, and "prophetic activations," she reveals how City Reach's vision replaced the gospel with coercive loyalty tests.Together, they unpack how

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57:49

From Savitri Devi to the Devil to the NAR

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2025/11/13

John and Steve trace the ideological roots of mystical fascism and its unsettling influence on modern religious movements. They uncover how thinkers like Savitri Devi, Helena Blavatsky, and Alice Bailey shaped occult traditions that fed into Nazi spirituality—ideas that later resurfaced in Christian Identity, Latter Rain, and the New Apostolic Reformation. Together they explore how mysticism, dominionism, and political power converge into what Steve calls a "weaponization of Christianity,"

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59:52

Charismatic Language: Modern Tower of Babel

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2025/11/12

John and Christian discuss how "loaded language" within cults and charismatic movements creates communication barriers, spiritual elitism, and moral confusion. They explore how words like faith, doubt, spirit-filled, and Jezebel spirit carry entire doctrines that alienate others and discourage honest inquiry. Drawing from their experiences leaving high-control religious groups, they show how language can shape identity and restrict thought—turning simple words into tools of control.Together

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1:06:58

How to Choose a Pastor - and Avoid Spiritual Abuse

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2025/11/11

John and Chino discuss what makes a true pastor versus a false one, tracing how cult movements like Hobart Freeman's Faith Assembly distorted the gospel into a "health and wealth" message. They examine how trauma from authoritarian churches shapes what people look for when finding a new congregation—and why "signs of a healthy church" lists can be dangerous when written by unhealthy leaders. Through personal stories and biblical insight, they break down why empathy, sound teaching, and genuine

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