Touch Not God's Anointed: The Weaponization of Holiness
John and Jed examine the shocking new Firefly report that brands Mike Bickle—a central figure in the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC)—a chronic sexual predator. They trace how unbiblical ideas of "holiness" and the so-called "Moses model" of leadership create fertile ground for abuse in Pentecostal and charismatic circles. Drawing connections from William Branham's theology to the modern New Apostolic Reformation, they explain how these movements elevate leaders beyond accountability, distort the fruits of the Spirit, and silence whistleblowers under the threat of "touch not God's anointed." Together they discuss IHOP's attempts to erase its past, the continuing danger of its theology, and the likelihood of a new "Joshua figure" rising to carry Bickle's mantle.
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Deliverance Ministry: Modern Salem Witch Trials
John invites Audrey Goff to discuss the hidden dangers of deliverance ministries and the tactics of spiritual abuse that often destroy families and marriages. Audrey shares her personal journey of being drawn into a cult that preached empowerment yet demanded submission, where leaders sowed division in homes, controlled followers through fear, and even plagiarized prophecies. Their conversation exposes how these ministries exploit vulnerability, confuse spiritual authority, and condition members to accept manipulation as divine guidance.
They also explore historical parallels between deliverance practices and the Salem Witch Trials, showing how accusations of demonic possession or "witchcraft" have been recycled through history to isolate and control people. From mind control to remote manipulation, the discussion reveals how New Apostolic Reformation networks perpetuate these abuses on a larger scale, and why recognizing false authority and clinging to Christ alone is key to breaking free.
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Laodicean Messenger: Faith that Dehumanized
John and Charles reflect on the destructive legacy of the Branham-inspired "Message" churches. They trace how the Laodicean-era claims and the cult-like control of leaders fostered division, hatred, and trauma for generations, especially among children raised inside. Through personal memories, tragic stories, and candid humor, they expose the harm done by indoctrination, failed prophecies, and harsh preachers—and point listeners to the hope and freedom found in Jesus beyond the cult. Their conversation highlights the need for compassion toward survivors, the danger of authoritarian religion, and the repetitive cycle of destructive movements that promise spiritual power but deliver only bondage.
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Manifest Sons of God: The Seed Behind the Power
John and John McKinnon expose the heart of William Branham's "seed doctrine," showing how Branham twisted the words of Genesis and John 1:1 to claim humans pre-existed as eternal "thoughts" of God and were merely manifested in the flesh. They explain how this teaching diminished the divinity of Christ, altered the meaning of salvation, and opened the door to the later Manifested Sons of God movement and the New Apostolic Reformation. Drawing on quotes from Branham's own sermons and early message ministers, they show how Branham's focus on supernatural signs, visions, and experiences replaced the authority of Scripture and contradicted Paul's gospel. This episode invites listeners to examine whether Branham's message was truly biblical or an imitation of the serpent's deception in Eden.
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From Assurance to Insurance: How Psalm 91 Became a Cult Doctrine | Chino Ross
John and Chino explore the strange evolution of the "assurance versus insurance" doctrine that spread through William Branham's ministry and reached its peak under Hobart Freeman's Faith Assembly. Drawing connections between Psalm 91, Mark 16, and the Manifest Sons of God teaching, they reveal how a harmless Branham anecdote became a central tenet of Freeman's anti-insurance, faith-healing movement. Chino recalls hearing the sermon in 1974 and how Freeman's twisting of scripture led believers to reject medical help and financial protection, often with tragic results. John connects the theology back to Branham's healing revivals and its ties to testing God—through poison drinking, snake handling, and other extreme acts of "faith." The discussion exposes how cult leaders turn poetic Psalms into legalistic works systems, binding followers through slogans, repetition, and fear while redefining "trusting God" as rejecting all human wisdom.
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William Marrion Branham (A.K.A. William Marvin Branham, 1907-1965) was a Pentecostal minister from Jeffersonville, Indiana credited by some as initiating the Post WWII Healing Revival. He is widely recognized for playing a leading role in the formation of the Latter Rain, Word of Faith, Manifest Sons of God, and New Apostolic Reformation movements. Some have gone so far as to label Branham as "God's General", fully unaware of the critical information concerning Branham's ministry and the multiple conflicting stage personas Branham used for self-promotion as a self-proclaimed prophet.This podcast walks listeners through time, examining the histories of not only William Branham but also the men who worked with Branham, created his stage personas, and promoted his ministry. All research material can be found on william-branham.org. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ
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