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 Darrell discuss Darrell's personal journey, touching on topics such as his early experiences with cultish teachings, the isolation of growing up in a restrictive religious environment, and the impact of indoctrination. Darrell reflects on the struggles of living under tight control, including strict rules around dress, behavior, and social interactions. He contrasts his experiences with those of peers who were not raised in such environments, illustrating how deeply ingrained beliefs affected both his family life and personal development. He also discusses the dangers of faith healing and the harm caused by leaders manipulating their followers’ faith, leading to tragic outcomes. Through these experiences, Darrell delves into the process of deconstruction, seeking to understand the differences between programming and genuine transformation, and how this journey impacted his adult life.<br /><br />As they talk, John and Darrell explore the absurdities of their shared upbringing, like the practice of fasting during church camps, and how Darrell rebellious nature led him to question and eventually step away from the cultish environment. They reflect on the emotional weight of these experiences and how they shaped their worldview. Darrell shares more personal stories about the pressures to conform, the challenges of growing up in a community that rejected mainstream culture, and the process of finding a more balanced perspective as he deconstructs his past.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction <br />02:29 Darrell Describes His Entry Into Christ Gospel <br />06:04 Childhood Indoctrination and Family Tensions <br />09:49 Cultural Isolation and Social Alienation <br />12:37 Humor, Rebellion, and Saturday Night Live <br />16:23 The Great Fasting Scandal and Hidden Egg Rolls <br />22:12 Recruitment Pressure and Early Cult Red Flags <br />24:54 Dangerous Medical Claims and Faith Healing Failures <br />27:53 The Tragic Toll of Denying Medication <br />29:38 Church Camps, Bernice’s Power, and Gendered Teachings <br />33:28 Wedding Chaos and Cult Intrusion on Personal Milestones <br />39:00 Darrell's Father’s Sacrifice and Cult Exploitation <br />42:17 College Awakening and Discovering Jewish Mysticism <br />44:42 Pastoral Training and Politicking in the Church <br />47:08 Final Church Split and Harsh Youth Pastor Experiences <br />49:03 The Breaking Point and Meeting Normal Christians <br />51:05 Wine, Hypocrisy, and Questioning Doctrine <br />54:04 Renee’s Haircut and the Cold Return Visit <br />56:52 Final Departure and the Struggle With Revictimization <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.
