William Branham Historical Research Podcast

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The Magic Language of Cult Christianity
07-04-2026 | 1 u. 2 Min.
John and Chino examine the loaded language that shaped William Branham's movement and later groups influenced by healing revival and charismatic restorationism. They trace how phrases like "pleading the blood," "claiming Psalm 91," "fivefold," and "abundant life" were used to create insider status, reinforce dependence on leaders, and redirect attention away from the plain meaning of Scripture.

The discussion also explores how biblical words were reframed into formulas for protection, healing, and spiritual power. Along the way, they compare these practices with broader cult dynamics, question the scriptural basis for "pleading the blood," and argue that the New Testament presents the blood of Christ as the saving significance of Jesus' death rather than a verbal charm, ritual phrase, or spiritual incantation.

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Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:
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From Word Of Faith To NAR: How Movements Drift From The Gospel
06-04-2026 | 57 Min.
John and Tim explore how modern charismatic movements can drift from Scripture into "special revelation," elite identity, and end-times fear, and why that shift often changes how believers treat outsiders and former members. They discuss how proof-texting, confirmation bias, and platform-driven incentives can create a self-reinforcing culture where experiences feel authoritative even when they collide with Jesus' teaching.
They also unpack Colossians 2:18 as a diagnostic for vision-centered spirituality, and talk through practical ways to rebuild a grounded faith: returning to the core message of Christ, testing claims against Scripture, and learning to engage people beyond insulated religious subcultures with humility, compassion, and intellectual honesty.
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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
Franklin Hall, Latter Rain, and the Untold Roots of Pentecostal History
04-04-2026 | 1 u. 1 Min.
John Collins sits down with retired Army chaplain Jim Linzey, nephew of Franklin Hall, for a detailed conversation about Hall's life, ministry, and place in Pentecostal history. The discussion explores Coffeyville, Kansas, early Pentecostal networks, P.C. Nelson, Central Bible Institute, and the wider revival culture that influenced figures connected to healing revival and later charismatic movements.

The conversation also examines Hall's relationship to Latter Rain, William Branham, Oral Roberts, and other names often linked to the development of modern Pentecostalism. Along the way, John and Jim discuss stage personas, historical memory, doctrinal controversy, and why some religious figures are remembered very differently by critics, supporters, and family members.

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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
Shiloh Chapel: Inside a Forgotten American Cult
03-04-2026
John invites Ginger, a former member of Shiloh Chapel in Maine, to explore the modern remnants of Frank Sanford's controversial religious movement. From doomsday predictions and divine healing claims to shunning, spiritual control, and authoritarian leadership, they unpack how a 19th-century sect still influences people today.

This conversation examines the psychological impact of high-control religious environments, the difference between the historic Christian gospel and performance-based religion, and the subtle warning signs that can help others avoid similar experiences. For those navigating faith after spiritual trauma, this episode offers clarity, history, and hope.

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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
From Azusa Street to IHOPKC - The Tangled DNA of Pentecostalism
02-04-2026 | 59 Min.
John and Bob trace the fractured rise of Pentecostalism from Azusa Street through the Assemblies of God, healing revivalism, and later charismatic offshoots. Their discussion follows how loose networks, revival culture, and competing doctrines helped create a movement that expanded quickly while remaining theologically unstable.

They also examine Franklin Hall, John Wimber, Branham-linked figures, racial division in early Pentecostal structures, and the broader political and cultural forces that shaped modern charismatic religion. The result is a wide-angle look at how revival movements splintered, merged, and carried ideas forward into later expressions such as the latter rain, Kansas City Fellowship, IHOPKC, and the New Apostolic Reformation.

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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

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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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