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 />John and Timothy discuss the far-reaching influences of certain radical religious movements, drawing from Timothy’s personal experiences. Timothy recounts his childhood, adoption, and eventual introduction to Joel’s Army theology, a militant belief system that promotes spiritual warfare and personal deification. He describes how his adoptive family’s engagement in extreme religious movements led them to uproot their lives and move to Mexico, where they joined a controversial sect with ties to various fringe Christian groups. Timothy reflects on his deep indoctrination and his journey of deconstruction, touching on the long-term emotional and psychological effects of being raised in such an environment.<br /><br />The conversation delves into the broader implications of these movements, discussing their historical development from the Latter Rain movement to the New Apostolic Reformation. They highlight how these ideologies have influenced political and social spheres, including militia movements and nationalistic religious sects. Timothy shares his ongoing work in helping others recover from similar experiences and stresses the importance of critical thinking, emotional healing, and community support. The discussion also raises the unsettling question of what might happen if one of these radical groups decides to act on their beliefs en masse.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:31 Timothy’s Background and Adoption<br />02:06 Early Religious Experiences and Family Upheaval<br />04:05 Introduction to Joel’s Army Doctrine<br />07:10 Supernatural Powers and the Concept of the Sacred Purge<br />10:04 Relocation to Mexico and Involvement in a Sect<br />13:08 The Influence of Various Christian Movements in Mexico<br />15:52 The Spread of Radical Theology and Its Impact<br />17:10 The Fallout from Religious Indoctrination<br />19:02 The Role of Deception in These Movements<br />21:03 Connections to American Nationalistic Christianity<br />24:00 The Influence of Latter Rain and Identity Theology<br />27:05 Todd Bentley and the Revival of Past Doctrines<br />30:37 Emotional Manipulation and the Power of Experience Over Doctrine<br />32:08 The Difficulty of Leaving and the Fallout from These Movements<br />36:03 Psychological and Physical Toll of Long-Term Involvement<br />39:01 Generational Cycles of Trauma and Belief Systems<br />42:08 Breaking Free and the Path to Healing<br />45:01 Encouragement for Those Coming Out of Radical Groups<br />49:23 Overcoming Indoctrination and Learning to Love Others<br />55:05 The Dangers of a Mobilized Radical Religious Movement<br />56:59 Closing Thoughts and Further Resources<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 websi
