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 /><br />Audiobook now available!!!<br />https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQTNMSQP<br /><br />Come Out of Her My People Vol II:<br />https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN2XYR<br /><br />John and Charles discuss the evolution of the movement surrounding William Branham, focusing on the transitions that occurred after his death. They detail the historical context and geographic spread of message churches, particularly emphasizing how the message influenced the formation of sects within the broader charismatic and Pentecostal movements. Through personal anecdotes and historical analysis, they explore the cultic characteristics of the groups, their relationship to the Independent Assemblies of God, and the emergence of factions within the message community.<br /><br />The conversation also touches on the controversial connections between the message and other organizations, including the Independent Assemblies of God, the mafia, and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). John highlights how the theology from the message served as a foundation for subsequent movements, with particular attention to figures like Paul Cain and Mike Bickle, who attempted to reframe Branham’s legacy. Charles provides insights into how these groups defined themselves, often around doctrines like Branham’s role as Elijah. Together, they outline plans to delve deeper into the divisions within the movement and its intersections with broader Pentecostal trends.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:30 Post-William Branham history overview<br />04:20 Personal experiences with message churches<br />09:25 Defining a “message church”<br />12:45 Key figures and message church growth<br />18:10 Geographic spread of message churches in the U.S.<br />29:00 Connections with other movements and controversies<br />35:00 Key figures in the Western U.S. and Arizona<br />40:10 Expansion of the message internationally<br />50:30 Key historical figures and their impact<br />54:00 Underground groups and home churches<br />58:00 Plans for future episodes<br /><br />This updated timeline now reflects additional discussions about regional growth and the more specific nuances of underground groups and their structures, ensuring a full representation of the conversation. Let me know if you’d like further refinements.<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
