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 />John invites Bob Scott to discuss the Kansas City Prophets and Mike Bickle’s movement. They explore the contrast between their personal, behind-the-scenes experiences with various religious leaders and the public personas these figures present. The dialogue touches on themes like manipulation within religious organizations, the cult-like dynamics of groups like Kansas City Fellowship (KCF), and how leaders manipulate their followers. They reflect on how people are often kept in a state of urgency and fear, convinced that they are part of a special, end-time movement.<br /><br />As the discussion progresses, they also delve into the human side of these religious figures, showing that many leaders are deeply flawed and can engage in behavior they know to be wrong while believing it serves a higher purpose. This exploration leads to a broader analysis of religious movements’ tendency to exploit their members, whether knowingly or unknowingly, for financial or reputational gain. The conversation also hints at the difficulties in escaping the cycle of manipulation and control, as former members often remain psychologically tied to the same systems they left.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />02:09 Personal experiences with Kansas City Fellowship<br />05:50 The different perspectives of leadership and members<br />09:55 Emotional challenges in exposing movements<br />14:06 Financial interests and manipulation in large churches<br />19:59 Urgency and control in religious movements<br />24:55 Narcissism and leadership within ministries<br />30:05 The spectrum of religious experiences<br />35:10 The cycle of false end-time prophecies<br />38:47 Psychological damage from leaving religious movements<br />43:10 Leaders manipulating members for personal gain<br />48:07 Bob Scott’s personal journey and separation from Mike Bickle<br />54:10 The historical roots of religious manipulation<br />1:02:15 Eugenics and racism’s influence on religious movements<br />1:07:10 Closing thoughts and future plans for further discussion<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
