William Branham Historical Research Podcast

• Little Gods and Big Control - Escape From NAR Authoritarianism

  John and Joey reveal how devotion to Jesus can slowly be entangled with authoritarian control inside the New Apostolic Reformation. Joey describes how constant pressure to obey “apostles,” secrecy around finances, plagiarism from the pulpit, and emotional manipulation led to a crisis of trust in leadership—yet not in Christ. The conversation continues to discuss how spiritual abuse thrives wherever human power replaces biblical accountability, yet freedom and healing are possible. This testimony offers hope to anyone escaping high-control churches: you can leave toxic authority behind without leaving Jesus. Your faith can survive—and grow stronger—after the NAR. ______________________ 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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• Hero Worship in the Church: The Psychology of Idolatry - Bob Scott

  John and Bob unpack the phenomenon of hero worship inside Christianity, tracing it from the ancient world to modern megachurch culture. They compare the charisma of today’s revivalists with mythological demigods and discuss how emotional euphoria, dopamine highs, and the hunger for significance can turn spiritual leadership into idolatry. Together they explore how Pentecostalism’s “man of God” model, stage personas, and the social-media influencer mindset have created a new kind of religion—one driven by power, performance, and addiction to admiration. They also dig into the psychological mechanics behind revival culture: the cycle of emotional highs, the crash that follows, and how the congregation becomes addicted to the same sensations. Drawing parallels from William Branham to Mike Bickle and beyond, they reveal how both leaders and followers are trapped in the same system of hero worship that blurs the line between faith and self-exaltation. ______________________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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• When Miracles Replace Jesus: Rethinking Charismania

  John and Christian discuss the rise of miracle-centered Christianity and how modern charismatic culture often replaces the gospel with spectacle. Drawing from historical patterns, revival culture, and first-hand experiences, they explore why movements focused on signs and wonders drift away from Scripture and toward emotionalism, hype, and manipulative faith-building tactics. They compare the biblical purpose of miracles with how theatrics, staged healings, and personality-driven leadership have created confusion, dependency, and spiritual harm. The conversation also examines William Branham’s revival era, fraudulent “manifestations,” the psychological pressure behind positive confession, and how charismatic environments can open the door to hero worship and authoritarian leadership. John and Christian reflect on the dangers of creating a false dichotomy between cessationism and continuationism, reminding listeners that the true gospel is not found in supernatural showmanship but in Christ Himself. ______________________– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

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• Billion Soul Harvest: How Revival Became Psychological Warfare

  John explores the shocking hidden history of the “Billion Soul Harvest” movement, revealing how its roots stretch far deeper than the New Apostolic Reformation. Drawing from Cold War politics, postwar psychological experiments, and William Branham’s authoritarian theology, he traces how government fear tactics and revivalist propaganda merged into a global dominionist agenda. Along the way, he connects the dots between the Milgram obedience studies, Nixon’s “battle for the mind” speech, and the rise of prophetic generals who promised to win the world for Christ through control, not compassion. This episode exposes how the language of revival became the language of psychological warfare, transforming faith into a weapon.______________________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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• Bethel’s Gold Dust- The Old Tricks Behind Modern Miracles - Jed Hartley

  John and Jed examine the rise of manufactured signs and wonders in charismatic culture, using Bethel’s “gold dust” phenomenon as the clearest modern example. They trace the pattern from Branham-era Voice of Healing testimonies to contemporary Bethel practices, showing how trivial, low-stakes miracles—gold teeth, leg-lengthening tricks, glitter clouds—become part of a weekly spiritual environment. Jed reflects on growing up in the International House of Prayer and how exaggerated or invented testimonies created a world where deception became normalized, even expected. Together, they explore why these miracles continue to gain traction, connecting them to deeper psychological needs, theological distortions, group reinforcement, and the modern crisis of digital trust. They warn that with AI-generated images, videos, and text, the NAR’s long-standing dependence on sensational signs now intersects with technology capable of manufacturing “evidence” indistinguishable from reality. Their conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the role of signs in spiritual identity, the danger of counterfeit validation, and the urgent need to return to grounded, ethical faith practices.______________________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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