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 />Firefly Report:<br />https://william-branham.org/data/topics/international_house_of_prayer/publication/firefly_-_ihopkc_final_report.pdf<br /><br />John and Jed discuss the recent independent investigation into the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOP KC) and the abuse allegations against its former leader, Mike Bickle. They examine the broader implications of the report for the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement and the authoritarian structures that enabled such abuses to persist. The conversation highlights the systematic nature of abuse within IHOP KC, including Bickle’s pattern of grooming and spiritual manipulation. They also discuss the Matthew 18 process, which was used to silence victims and protect leadership, and how this structure created a sanctuary for abusers. The report confirms long-suspected abuses, detailing how victims were coerced into silence and how leaders covered up crimes rather than seeking justice, including Deborah Perkins (Jane Doe #1)<br /><br />As they delve into the report’s findings, John and Jed expose the systemic failures that allowed abuse to flourish within IHOP KC. The investigation uncovered testimony from over 224 individuals, with at least 32 confirmed victims of sexual abuse. The report also verifies that Bickle and IHOP leadership used prophetic manipulation to control and groom members, reinforcing a culture of secrecy and impunity. The scale of the abuses, combined with the refusal of leadership to allow external accountability, mirrors patterns seen in other NAR movements. They emphasize the importance of independent investigations and the courage of survivors in bringing these stories to light. The discussion underscores the need for greater transparency, accountability, and protection for those who have suffered within these authoritarian religious structures.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:31 Breaking News at IHOP KC<br />01:52 The Significance of the Investigation<br />03:30 Patterns of Abuse and Cover-Ups<br />05:06 The Role of Authoritarian Structures<br />07:04 Understanding IHOP KC’s Influence<br />09:48 How the Investigation Began<br />13:10 The Initial Allegations and Response<br />17:24 The Role of Advocacy Groups<br />20:27 The Internal Investigation and Its Failures<br />22:48 Third-Party Investigation Findings<br />26:26 The Scope of the Abuse and Testimonies<br />30:37 How Victims Were Silenced<br />35:10 Prophetic Manipulation in Grooming<br />40:08 IHOP Leadership’s Role in Cover-Ups<br />46:17 Victims Forced to Confront Abusers<br />52:42 The Culture of Protection for Abusers<br />57:23 Final Thoughts on Accountability and Justice<br /><br />______________________<br />– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham<br />– Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ
