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 and Jed take a deep dive into the origins and effects of prophecy in HOPKC. The dialogue centers around the practice of using prophecy to control and influence followers, often by giving vague or grandiose predictions. The hosts compare how prophecies failed in movements like the International House of Prayer (IHOP) and the William Branham movement, focusing on how the leaders revise or reinterpret prophecies after they don’t come true. They explore the psychological effect of holding onto these beliefs, even when evidence shows they are false, drawing parallels to the analogy of peeling an onion—each layer reveals more falsehoods, but many find it difficult to let go of the core belief.<br /><br />Part of the conversation delves into personal experiences with failed prophecies, such as Pat Bickle’s unfulfilled healing prophecy, which was once used as a significant symbol of upcoming revival. They also discuss how fear and hope are key tools used by cult leaders to maintain control. The podcast moves toward a broader critique of prophecy-driven movements, suggesting that the destructive consequences far outweigh any perceived benefits, especially when it leads to emotional and psychological damage among believers.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:05 Prophecies in IHOP and Manipulation Tactics<br />04:00 Failed Prophecies: A Biblical Comparison to Fortune Telling<br />06:55 The Role of Prophecy in IHOP KC’s History<br />10:00 Indoctrination and Layers of Deception<br />14:05 The Influence of Cult Prophecies on Personal Faith<br />17:15 Reconstructing Faith After Leaving<br />19:05 Fear of Losing Faith as a Barrier to Deconstruction<br />22:00 The Role of Family and Community in Maintaining Belief<br />25:20 Betrayal and Isolation After Speaking Out<br />29:10 Reflecting on William Branham’s Failed Prophecies<br />33:30 Chiefs’ Super Bowl Prophecy and the Power of Hope<br />39:00 The Prophetic Strategy Behind Using Vague Promises<br />43:10 IHOP’s Similarities to the Branham Movement<br />46:20 Failed Healing Prophecies and Manipulation<br />50:10 Prophetic Patterns in IHOP: Rewriting History<br />54:05 The Illusion of Accuracy in Predictions<br />1:00:10 Terry Bennett’s Failed 2010 Prophecy<br />1:04:30 Biblical Definition of a True Prophet<br />1:07:05 Closing Remarks and Reflections on Prophetic Movements<br /><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
