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 />Chino's YouTube Channel:<br />https://www.youtube.com/@chinodross<br /><br />John and Chino talk about the harmful doctrines of cults, specifically related to Hobart Freeman and the Faith Assembly. They explore topics such as the bullying tactics used by cult leaders, the misinterpretation of scriptures to justify control, and the damaging impact of false faith healing doctrines on followers. The conversation also touches on personal stories from ex-members of the Faith Assembly, highlighting the psychological and spiritual toll that being part of such groups can take.<br /><br />Chino shares personal experiences, from being bullied in middle school to witnessing the gradual mental decline of Hobart Freeman in the last years of his life. The hosts discuss the indoctrination processes, how cult leaders suppress free thinking, and the psychological manipulation involved in pushing harmful doctrines. They also reflect on how members are manipulated into believing in false healings, foregoing medical treatments, and adhering to extreme rules, ultimately resulting in physical and spiritual harm.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:31 The Irony of 1984 and Cult Realities<br />02:01 Personal Stories from Faith Assembly Tent Days<br />05:03 The Bully Pulpit in Cults<br />07:01 Crowdsourcing vs. Suppression in Cults<br />11:03 Standing Up to Bullies and Religious Leaders<br />15:06 Cult Indoctrination and Fear of Truth<br />19:33 The Interconnectedness of Cult Doctrines<br />22:53 Hobart Freeman’s Decline and Unchecked Teachings<br />26:13 The Evolution of Extreme Doctrines<br />28:53 Delving into Pagan Influences and Mystery Cults<br />31:00 Reflections on Cult Mentality and Isolation<br />35:00 Did Faith Assembly Preach the Gospel?<br />37:02 A List of Faith Assembly’s “Don’ts”<br />41:01 Christmas, Birthdays, and Cult Prohibitions<br />45:10 Television, Borrowing, and the Doctrine of No Insurance<br />49:00 The Impact of False Healing Doctrines on Families<br />53:06 The Sin of Pride and the Psychology of Positive Confession<br />59:30 Personal Stories of Leaving Faith Assembly<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
