William Branham Historical Research Podcast

624 episodios

Leaving Pentecostalism: A Former Minister Explains Why He Walked Away
09/05/2026 | 58 min
John speaks with Steve Eisenhauer, host of The Exodus Project and a former Pentecostal minister, about his upbringing in the UPC, his years in ministry, and the intellectual path that led him out of Pentecostalism. They examine divisions within Pentecostal circles, spiritual abuse, music-driven emotionalism, five-fold ministry culture, and the pressure to submit to unchecked religious authority.

John and Steve also explore how weak theological training, personality-driven leadership, and anti-intellectual church culture can shape belief and silence questions. Along the way, Steve explains why deeper study of Hebrew, the Torah, and Jewish interpretation changed his views, while John reflects on how similar patterns appeared in Branhamism and the broader charismatic world.

The Exodus Project:
https://www.youtube.com/@Exodus_Project
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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
Deliverance, Addiction, and Spiritual Abuse In An Anglican Charismatic Church
08/05/2026 | 55 min
John speaks with Alistair Thompson, a former member of an Anglican charismatic cult, about spiritual abuse, church control, deliverance beliefs, addiction, recovery, and the long path toward healing. The conversation explores how love bombing, hierarchical leadership, financial exploitation, and fivefold ministry distortions can trap sincere believers in unhealthy religious systems.

Alastair shares his testimony of coming to faith after a life of crime and addiction, his years inside a controlling church environment, and the experiences that shaped his views on evil spirits, deliverance, repentance, and freedom in Christ. The discussion also contrasts manipulative church culture with healthy Christian community, practical service, and the difficult process of rebuilding life after leaving a spiritually abusive group.

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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, Influence, And The Signs Parents Should Notice
07/05/2026 | 51 min
John and Jenny examine how parents can recognize whether a son or daughter has been affected by a high-control religious environment. They explore why harm is often hard to detect at first, why outward happiness can hide inward distress, and which changes in language, loyalty, fear, and development may signal deeper problems.

They also discuss YWAM through lived experience, explaining how intense mission culture, early responsibility, and pressure to conform can reshape emotional health and identity. The conversation offers practical ways for families to ask questions, notice warning signs, and support loved ones without pushing them further into defensiveness.

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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
Failed Prophecy, Group Loyalty, And The Making Of A Cult
06/05/2026 | 55 min
John Collins and John McKinnon examine why high-control religious movements often grow stronger after prophetic failure instead of collapsing. Using William Branham as a central case study, they explore how failed predictions, group conditioning, and public commitment can keep followers loyal even when the facts no longer support the claims.

The discussion also connects Branham's movement to a wider pattern seen in Adventism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, and other prophecy-driven groups. Along the way, John and John trace how cognitive dissonance, fear, social bonds, and reinterpretation of failed predictions can preserve unhealthy systems long after their central claims have been disproven.

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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
Women In Ministry: Charismatic & End Times Theology
05/05/2026 | 1 h 6 min
John and Chino examine Hobart Freeman's changing views on women in ministry, tracing how his early charismatic openness gave way to a much stricter position in later years. They connect Freeman's shift to Anna Schrader, the broader faith movement, and the influence of figures such as Kenneth Hagin, Kathryn Kuhlman, and William Branham.

The discussion explores how end-time language, healing revival culture, and charismatic stage persona shaped theology across the movement. It also looks at the tension between Freeman's public claims, earlier recordings, and later teachings, especially on prophecy, church authority, and the place of women in leadership.

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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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