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Worship Music Manipulation: When Emotion Replaces Discernment | Brantley Smith | Episode 535
John and Brantley explore how music functions as one of the most powerful—and least examined—tools of influence inside charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation–aligned environments. Drawing from firsthand experience at IHOPKC and decades of worship leadership, they break down how rhythm, tempo, chord progressions, repetition, and emotional pacing shape belief, expectation, and group identity far beyond lyrics alone. The conversation examines earworms, emotional conditioning, prophetic language embedded in songs, and how worship can subtly reinforce fear, dependency, and elite identity. At the same time, the discussion distinguishes between harmful manipulation and healthy musical guidance, offering insight into how the same musical techniques can be used to comfort, ground, and restore rather than control. 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Manipulation: Always Bad? 07:06 IHOPKC Culture and Musical Messaging 14:53 The Emotional Build: BPM, Minor Keys, and Dynamics 23:59 Earworms and Theological Conditioning 30:42 How Worship Prepares People for the Sermon 41:57 Hell, Depravity, and Psychological Impact 53:16 Healthy Uses of Worship Music 59:33 Reclaiming Music for Peace and Healing ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
From Angelus Temple to Aryan Nations: Tracing the Racist Roots of Serpent Seed
John and Charles trace the historical origins of serpent seed theology by examining the influence of British Israelism and Christian Identity within early Pentecostal networks. The discussion focuses on Wesley Swift, his teachings, and his documented connections to Angelus Temple, a major Pentecostal hub that also played a key role in William Branham’s rise to prominence. By following primary-source research, denominational ties, and documented associations, the episode shows how serpent seed theology did not originate in isolation but emerged from a broader ideological stream that later produced openly racist movements such as Christian Identity and the Aryan Nations. The goal is historical clarity—understanding where these doctrines came from, how they spread, and why their legacy matters today. ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Faith Assembly’s Cover Up: What Really Happened When Hobart Freeman Died | Episode 534
John and Chino examine the final weeks of Hobart Freeman’s life, the circumstances surrounding his death, and how Faith Assembly leaders responded in the aftermath. Drawing from coroner reports, medical findings, eyewitness testimony, and contemporaneous newspaper coverage, they contrast Freeman’s public claims of divine healing with the documented medical realities he faced at the end of his life. The discussion explores delayed reporting of his death, alleged attempts at resuscitation, suppression of key facts, and how movements centered on a single charismatic leader often intensify, fracture, and radicalize after a failed miracle. This conversation addresses accountability, false prophecy, and why confronting documented evidence matters for survivors of high-control religious environments. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Hobart Freeman’s Background and Final Illness 10:19 The 12-Hour Delay and Alleged Resurrection Attempts 20:06 Public Healing Claims vs. Medical Reality 34:33 The Coroner’s Report and Severe Health Conditions 52:06 Diabetes, Gangrene, and Contributing Causes of Death 1:00:00 The Alleged Cover-Up and Leadership Silence 1:08:39 Why Examining the Facts Matters ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM
How White Supremacist Theology Entered Pentecostalism
John and Charles examine the historical origins of serpent seed theology, tracing how British Israelism evolved into Christian Identity and how those ideas later surfaced in Latter Rain teaching. They walk through the documented development of these beliefs, identifying where extra-biblical interpretations entered Pentecostal circles and why they carried racial implications. The discussion follows key figures and institutions that shaped this theology, explaining how ideas about mystery Babylon, genealogy, and identity were reframed and reused. By grounding the conversation in historical sources, John and his co-host show how teachings often presented as spiritual revelations were inherited from earlier ideological movements. 00:00 Introduction 01:29 British Israelism and the Birth of Christian Identity 03:02 Philip Monson and Serpent Seed Theology 05:52 How These Ideas Entered Latter Rain Teaching ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
When Churches Become Kingdoms: The Dangerous Logic Behind Theocratic Faith Movements | Episode 523
John and Jed examine how modern charismatic movements evolved into closed systems of authority that function like miniature theocratic states. Drawing from personal experience, historical revival movements, and recent scandals surrounding IHOP KC, they explain how unaccountable leadership, failed prophecies, and rewritten histories create environments where abuse can flourish. The conversation traces the ideological lineage from early healing revivals and Branhamism to the New Apostolic Reformation, showing how spiritual language is used to shield power, suppress dissent, and bypass accountability. This episode challenges listeners to recognize the warning signs of authoritarian religion and consider why these systems continue to repeat the same cycle of rise, collapse, and reinvention. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Illness, Context, and Theocratic Themes 02:50 The Mike Bickle Investigation and IHOPKC Response 10:46 “Repentance” Without Accountability 14:20 Theocratic Ideology and Political Parallels 21:15 Christian Dominionism and the Seven Mountains 29:33 IHOPKC Fundraising and Public Messaging 36:46 Rewriting History: The IHOPKC Origin Story 43:46 Why the Structure Itself Is Corrupt 51:29 Failed Prophecies and Joel’s Army 57:32 Controlling Information and Silencing Critics 1:00:05 The Cult Pattern and Cycles of Collapse 1:03:00 Closing Thoughts and Resources ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Branham's Mentor Nobody Talks About: Roy E. Davis
John and Charles trace the post-prison rise of Roy E. Davis as he relocates to Los Angeles in the late 1940s, intersecting with the emergence of Christian Identity theology and the reorganization of Ku Klux Klan networks. Drawing from historical reporting and documented figures, they examine how religious influence, political power, and racial extremism converged in postwar California. The discussion also explores the role of Congressman William D. Upshaw, the mythology surrounding healing revivals, and how public personas were leveraged to build credibility and fundraising structures. By situating these developments within their historical context, John and Chino highlight how extremist movements adapted, rebranded, and embedded themselves within religious spaces. ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 15, 2026 at 8:04 PM
William Branham To Todd Bentley: The Repeatable Revival Formula | Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson
John and Laura-Lynn examine the historical and psychological roots behind ecstatic manifestations in modern charismatic movements. Tracing the progression from early Pentecostalism and the Latter Rain revival through the Voice of Healing campaigns and into the New Apostolic Reformation, they analyze how suggestibility, music, group dynamics, and “impartation” theology shaped contemporary revival culture. The discussion explores historical controversies surrounding figures connected to healing revivals, the development of repeatable revival formulas, and how emotional escalation in large gatherings can influence belief and behavior. Rather than focusing only on present-day personalities, the conversation asks deeper questions about doctrine, mass psychology, accountability, and what distinguishes authentic Christian worship from manufactured spiritual experience. ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
British Israel Roots of Positive Confession and Healing Theology
John and Charles trace the development of British Israelism from the late nineteenth century into the early twentieth century, examining how it evolved into a complex ideology that went far beyond claims about the lost tribes of Israel. They explore the movement’s connections to figures such as John Alexander Dowie, A.B. Simpson, and Russell Kelso Carter, highlighting how ideas like serpent seed theology, pyramidology, racialized interpretations of scripture, and end-times speculation became intertwined. The conversation also explains how British Israelism absorbed New Thought concepts such as positive confession and dual atonement, giving them a Christian framework that later influenced the healing revival, Pentecostalism, and related movements. By following these ideas forward into the ministries surrounding William Branham, the discussion shows how theological concepts with pseudoscientific and racial roots entered mainstream churches and continue to shape modern charismatic belief systems. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Russell Kelso Carter and British Israelite Networks 02:23 Early Healing Theology, Dual Atonement, and Positive Confession 03:51 New Thought, Quimby, and the Christianization of Healing Ideas 04:23 British Israelism, Race, and American Church Influence 05:12 British Israelism as a Full Ideological System 06:16 Influence on Pentecostalism, Adventism, and Jehovah’s Witnesses 06:51 British Israelism and William Branham’s Inner Circle ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
From "Soul Survivor" to Deconstruction: A Survivor’s Story | Podcast Episode 532
John Collins and filmmaker Sam Howson explore the long-term impact of charismatic youth movements in the UK, focusing on Soul Survivor, prophecy culture, music-driven spirituality, and the subtle mechanics of spiritual abuse. Drawing from personal experience, historical research, and theological reflection, they unpack how authority shifts from community to the stage, how “fresh revelation” reshapes belief, and why many leave church altogether after these environments. This conversation examines indoctrination during adolescence, the emotional and psychological aftereffects of high-control religious systems, and practical ways to re-engage faith without fear, manipulation, or celebrity leadership. The discussion invites listeners to question what gets added “between the lines” of scripture and to rediscover healthier boundaries around belief, community, and personal agency. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 05:10 Early indoctrination and identity formation 12:03 Prophecy culture and authority on the stage 18:02 Music, repetition, and emotional conditioning 25:04 Fear, control, and spiritual abuse 32:23 Soul Survivor and institutional legitimacy 40:17 Leaving, trauma, and rebuilding boundaries 49:41 The long-term impact on Christian faith ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The Origins of Serpent Seed in American Christianity | Pentecostal History
John and Charles trace how British Israelism developed in the United States and how the Serpent Seed doctrine was introduced in the late nineteenth century. The discussion focuses on key figures such as Charles Totten and Russell Kelso Carter, examining how earlier two-seedline ideas were reinterpreted into a fully developed racial theology. The conversation contrasts these doctrines with biblical teachings on sin, humanity, and redemption, explaining why bloodline-based theology became attractive to cultic movements. By grounding the discussion in historical sources and direct quotations, John highlights how these ideas shaped later movements connected to William Branham and beyond. ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
YWAM & Indoctrinated Obedience: “Hearing God” to Control Youth | Jenny McGrath | Podcast Episode 531
John and Jenny unpack how indoctrinated obedience in high-control Christianity breaks a person’s will, replaces self-trust with leader-trust, and creates lifelong patterns of shame, fear, and decision paralysis. They dig into Jenny’s time in Youth With A Mission and John’s years in Branhamism, exploring how “hearing the voice of God” often meant obeying leaders, how loaded language around the Great Commission and urgency fueled constant pressure to perform, and how people learn to see themselves as spiritually infantile and incapable of making their own choices. Together they talk about what happens after you leave—racing thoughts, agonizing over small decisions, and the grief of realizing how much life was missed—while naming practical pathways toward healing. Jenny offers nervous-system tools like slow breathing and visual scanning, shares why movement and improv have been so powerful in her own recovery, and John describes small “rebellious” experiments in choice that helped him rebuild basic self-trust. The conversation holds both the weight of what was lost and a grounded hope that it is possible to heal, think clearly again, and build a life that actually fits you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:17 Indoctrinated obedience and spiritual authority 05:31 Leaders claiming divine revelation and control 09:12 Submission, breaking the will, and infantilization 14:35 Shame, self-erasure, and loss of self-actualization 17:54 Anxiety, spiraling thoughts, and post-exit trauma 21:18 Music, control, and reclaiming personal choice 24:07 Grief, loss, and the cost of leaving high-control religion 26:12 Manufactured urgency and end-times pressure 32:17 Loaded language, dominionism, and the Great Commission 37:27 Obedience, separation from family, and youth control 43:40 Recovery tools, grounding, and rebuilding agency 49:02 Learning to make decisions again after control ______________________ 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 – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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February 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM