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 />Some Said They Blundered: Breaking My Decades Of Silence On Mike Bickle, The Kansas City Prophets and International House of Prayer- Kansas City:<br />https://a.co/d/2L2OrSU<br /><br />John and Bob discuss the historical influences shaping modern religious movements, focusing on how narratives are controlled and shaped by those in power. They explore how history moves through relationships, showing that influential figures are often connected in ways not always recognized. Bob shares his insights from his time as a co-founder of Kansas City Fellowship, explaining how religious history has been selectively written and manipulated to serve particular interests. They discuss how religious leaders often create mythologies around biblical figures to avoid uncomfortable truths, ultimately shaping the beliefs of their followers.<br /><br />The conversation extends to modern religious organizations, examining how financial incentives and power dynamics influence their growth and direction. John and Bob draw comparisons between historical religious movements and contemporary churches, highlighting how financial interests have often driven religious expansion rather than spiritual motives. They also explore how new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are changing access to information, making it harder for religious leaders to control narratives. In the end, they encourage listeners to question dominant narratives, do their own research, and recognize the broader historical patterns at play.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:31 The Relational Nature of History<br />2:27 How Narratives Are Controlled<br />5:40 The Delay in Recording True History<br />7:22 Conflicts in Ancient Religious Narratives<br />10:34 David’s Role in Religious and Political Shifts<br />15:16 The Cliff Notes Version of Biblical History<br />20:32 The Impact of the Internet on Religious Authority<br />27:05 The Mass Exodus from Modern Churches<br />30:11 The Conflict Between Paul and Peter<br />33:44 The Role of the Full Gospel Businessmen<br />38:02 Church Growth as a Business Model<br />45:07 How Wealth and Influence Shape Religious Movements<br />50:04 The Complexity of Good and Evil in Religious Figures<br />56:07 Religious Movements and Cycles of Renewal<br />1:00:12 The Importance of Understanding Religious History<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
