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 discuss the historical and theological connections leading to the modern prosperity gospel. John shares his personal journey growing up in the health gospel movement, reflecting on its transition to the prosperity gospel, and ties it back to figures like John Alexander Dowie and Oral Roberts. Chino provides insights into Hobart Freeman’s teachings and practices, particularly his controversial financial doctrines and their impact on followers. The conversation highlights the evolution of these ideas from early Pentecostal movements to contemporary expressions, pointing out patterns of greed and exploitation within the prosperity gospel and its predecessors.<br /><br />The discussion delves into the mythology created by leaders like Hobart Freeman and William Branham to maintain control and present themselves as divinely chosen figures. John shares personal and historical anecdotes to illustrate how these teachings led to financial and personal harm among followers while enriching the leaders. Chino draws parallels between these movements and ancient religious theatrics, likening the creation of prosperity gospel narratives to theatrical productions designed to captivate and manipulate audiences. Both hosts reflect on the lasting damage and the importance of exposing these systems.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />02:18 Transition from Health Gospel to Prosperity Gospel<br />05:44 Hobart Freeman’s Contradictory Teachings on Faith<br />10:26 Personal Stories of Financial Sacrifice and Manipulation<br />15:00 Theater of Myths and Cultic Leadership Styles<br />20:42 The Impact of Greed on Followers and Leaders<br />25:18 Theocratic Church Models and Their Abuses<br />35:12 Deception in Prosperity Movements<br />50:10 Connections Between Historical Figures and Modern Movements<br />1:04:20 Final Reflections on Prosperity Gospel Narratives<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
