William Branham Historical Research Podcast

680 episodios

Christ Gospel Church: The Authoritarian Theology Behind The Movement
17/07/2026 | 56 min
John and Jacob examine Christ Gospel Church through the lens of lived experience, tracing its similarities to William Branham's movement and other authoritarian religious systems. They discuss exclusivism, hierarchy, secret-knowledge culture, prophetic authority, and the lasting effects of spiritual control on families and communities.

The conversation also explores how high-control groups can reshape the way people read scripture, relate to outsiders, and understand leadership, while showing how similar patterns can reappear in later charismatic settings. This episode is a personal and historical look at the mindset, structure, and doctrine that make authoritarian religion so difficult to leave behind.

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Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K
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- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham
- Visit the website: https://william-branham.org
YWAM, Submission, and the Cost of Laying Down Your Rights
16/07/2026 | 1 h 1 min
Former YWAM members Jenny McGrath and Shelby Hoffer join John Collins to examine the culture, theology, and structure of Youth With A Mission (YWAM).

Drawing from decades of combined experience inside the organization, they discuss the doctrine of "laying down your rights," the pressure to separate from family and former support systems, the concept of being "ruined for the ordinary," and the belief that YWAM itself is a unique calling.

The discussion explores how these ideas compare to earlier movements such as the Latter Rain, Shepherding Movement, and other high-control religious environments. Topics include spiritual elitism, identity transformation, submission to authority, YWAM's emphasis on hearing the voice of God, fundraising culture, outreach programs, leadership structures, and the challenges former members face after leaving.

Shelby and Jenny also share firsthand experiences from YWAM bases around the world, discuss reports of abuse and accountability failures, and explain why many former members believe deeper structural reform is needed.

Topics include:

• Lauren Cunningham's "Making Jesus Lord" and "laying down your rights"
• Family separation and "time set apart for God"
• The concept of "YWAM DNA"
• Spiritual elitism and missionary exceptionalism
• Identity change and group conformity
• Abuse reporting and accountability concerns
• Why some former members compare YWAM culture to high-control groups
• Whether meaningful reform inside YWAM is possible
The Most Important Question: The Deity of Christ
15/07/2026 | 54 min
John Collins and John McKinnon discuss why the Godhead question is one of the most important crossroads between theology and history inside Branhamism and the many splinter groups that birthed the New Apostolic Reformation.

The conversation explores Branham's shifting statements, the confusion among Message churches, the relationship between Oneness Pentecostalism and Branham's teaching, and why the doctrine matters for anyone asking whether the Message represents biblical Christianity or something different.

McKinnon also introduces his new books on the Godhead and explains why he believes Branham's teaching must be compared directly with Scripture and historic Christian belief.

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Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K
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- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham
- Visit the website: https://william-branham.org
Stadium Christianity: When Revival Becomes a Rally
14/07/2026 | 54 min
John and Brantley discuss "Stadium Christianity," the rally-driven religious culture behind mass revival events, prophetic hype, healing claims, crowd psychology, IHOPKC lore, Lou Engle, Paul Cain, Mike Bickle, and the shift from ordinary Christianity into spectacle.

They examine how crowd size, emotional pressure, prophetic language, altar calls, healing stories, money appeals, and "nameless faceless" revival expectations shaped generations of believers — and why this form of Christianity often looks very different from the quiet, local, costly faith described in the New Testament.

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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
Bible As A Weapon: How NAR Leaders Silence Victims
13/07/2026 | 54 min
John and Jed examine how Bible verses can be stripped from context, loaded with hidden meanings, and turned into weapons inside high-control revival movements. They discuss how phrases like "all have sinned," "cast the first stone," and appeals to private correction can be used to deflect accountability, silence victims, and protect influential leaders.

The conversation explores apostolic word salad, spiritual whiplash, rally-style preaching, the Dunning-Kruger effect in ministry culture, and the difference between reading Scripture in context versus using scattered phrases to create a new narrative. John and Jed also discuss Bethel, IHOPKC, Lou Engle, Mike Bickle, Sean Bolz, Ben Armstrong, and broader patterns inside the New Apostolic Reformation.

______________________
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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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 roots to apocalyptic mysticism—and how his ideas shaped movements such as the Latter Rain, Deliverance revival, and today's New Apostolic Reformation. This is not an exposé or a sermon. It's a historical investigation: one that follows the evidence wherever it leads. Whether you're a former Message believer, a student of revival history, or simply curious about how spiritual movements grow and fracture, this podcast offers a clear, factual lens into a story that continues to shape modern faith and culture. Archive Episodes: Revival History: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iGoljtgQcqKsw1rdee7Wd Our Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fgrEBadUWjPG8UNHDjPN3 Detangling IHOPKC: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XgqDkHqSzVbq6K3c6ytBk Hobart Freeman Unmasked: https://open.spotify.com/show/568hJwRQkOwxwIol3uCBQR Weird Doctrines: https://open.spotify.com/show/66kAcKN39qBuWF6KmWejib Weaponized Religion: https://open.spotify.com/show/36QffhTd8otCDtuoqyhCNS YWAM Deconstructed: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f8bfh69NSDFnfsxAlrkT5 Converging Apostasy: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pIHP0rJhg1bHoTLVNhkfx Views expressed by guests or co-hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Derby Media Group LLC. Legal: https://www.william-branham.org/site/legal Website: https://william-branham.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeavingtheMessage

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