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 /><br />Some Say They Blundered:<br />https://a.co/d/2cEkDyF<br /><br />John and Bob explore the complex history and theology of prophetic belief systems, weaving together ancient cultural insights, biblical interpretation, and personal experiences within modern movements. They highlight the importance of context in understanding ancient texts and challenge the common approach of interpreting Scripture without regard for the historical and cultural world it emerged from. As they reflect on the dangers of unquestioned authority and selective interpretation, they expose how manipulation often replaces truth in religious systems that centralize power around charismatic leaders.<br /><br />The discussion also dives into the evolution of prophecy from a communal, written tradition to a performance-driven platform. They explore why people across economic classes—especially the very wealthy and the very poor—gravitate toward prophetic voices and how this desire for hope and certainty often fuels misplaced faith. The conversation concludes with reflections on humility, personal growth, and a call to encourage rather than manipulate, pointing toward a vision of spiritual health rooted in honesty, learning, and love for others.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />03:04 Understanding Ancient Cultural Context<br />13:33 Why Humanity Craves Prophecy<br />21:03 Prophecy vs. Divination in Modern Religion<br />29:04 Reformation, Science, and Fear of Knowledge<br />42:17 The Rich, the Poor, and Prophetic Exploitation<br />47:06 Protestant Extremism and Modern Authoritarianism<br />51:02 The Limits of Ancient Understanding<br />54:12 Prophetic Identity and Spiritual Manipulation<br />57:43 The True Purpose of Prophecy<br /><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
