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 /> https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 <br /><br />Come Out of Her My People Vol II:<br />https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN2XYR<br /><br />Charles and John explore the historical and financial connections within the Pentecostal movement, particularly focusing on the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship and its influence on the growth of the charismatic movement. They delve into how figures like William Branham and others played pivotal roles in shaping this period. They uncover relationships with influential families, such as the Kardashians and Shakarians, as well as the financial structures supporting ministries. Additionally, the conversation highlights the connections to televangelism, detailing how figures like Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagin, and T.L. Osborne gained prominence.<br /><br />The speakers also investigate controversial moments, including hidden scandals and financial endowments that sustained early Pentecostal and charismatic churches. They reveal how some prominent leaders leveraged their wealth and status within the church to expand their influence. The narrative uncovers fascinating intersections of religion, finance, and media, providing insights into the foundations of modern evangelicalism while exposing overlooked and suppressed historical elements.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:31 William Branham’s Legacy and Early Decline of the Message<br />03:06 Exponential Growth After Schisms<br />05:06 Financial Influence of the Full Gospel Businessmen<br />07:02 The Formation of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship<br />09:13 Key Figures and Financial Contributions<br />13:09 Theatrical Roots of the Charismatic Movement<br />16:17 Schisms Over Controversial Doctrines<br />22:35 The Role of Wealthy Members in Financing Churches<br />29:00 Key Historical Connections to Mega-Churches and Televangelism<br />34:46 The Influence of Television and the 1968 Lineup<br />50:00 Overlaps with the Word of Faith Movement<br />56:23 Hidden Scandals and Their Effects<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
