Support the show:<br />https://www.patreon.com/branham <br /><br />Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts:<br />https://william-branham.org/podcast <br /><br />Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:<br />Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962<br />Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K<br /><br />Come Out of Her, My People:<br />Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZRMM8WQ<br />Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVZHKD5Q<br /><br />John and Charles investigate the connections between William Branham's ministry and the mob, including those closely associated with him. Thanks to a hand-written letter from Graham Snelling, former pastor of the Branham Tabernacle, Branham's criminal tax fraud is exposed. The discussion highlights long-held rumors and unverified stories about Branham's connections to questionable activities, which have not been fully documented. The hosts carefully present an argument, noting that while they cannot definitively prove these allegations, the sheer number of witnesses involved lends some credibility to the claims. <br /><br />The conversation expands on how Graham Snelling, after years of working with Branham, took over as pastor of the Tabernacle in the late 1940s. However, after a series of tumultuous events, Snelling resigned in 1951. His resignation letter reveals internal disputes, including allegations of mishandling church funds and Branham’s tendency to force out other leaders. The episode underscores the complexity of Branham's operations and the conflicts between public perception and private realities, particularly regarding financial transparency and church leadership.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction <br />02:00 William Branham's Research Approach and Early Rumors <br />03:30 Introduction to Graham Snelling and His Role in the 1930s <br />06:00 Leadership Changes and Internal Disputes in Branham Tabernacle <br />09:30 The Alleged Firing of Bernice Hicks and the Search for a New Pastor <br />12:30 Graham Snelling's Pastoral Role and His Resignation Letter <br />16:00 William Branham's Tax Evasion and Financial Discrepancies <br />19:30 Allegations of Money Mismanagement in the Branham Ministry <br />24:00 Details on Branham's Leadership and Church Structure <br />27:30 Revelations About Financial Misconduct <br />31:00 Historical Ties Between William Branham, the Mob, and the Liquor Trade <br />36:00 The Exploitation of Graham Snelling and Leadership Failures <br />42:00 Connection Between Bernice Hicks and Branham’s Early Ministry <br />48:00 Paul Cain and the Development of Branham's Successors <br />52:00 Reflection on the Legacy of Branham’s Ministry and Its Influence<br />______________________<br />– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham<br />– Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ<br />– Visit the website: https://william-branham.org<br />– Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg <br />– Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham<br />– Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr<br />– Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
