John and Chino discuss the long-term psychological and spiritual damage caused by authoritarian religious groups, particularly Faith Assembly under Hobart Freeman. They highlight how scripture was twisted to manipulate followers, especially women, and how fear-based doctrines kept people trapped for decades. A moving story from a woman once married into Freeman’s inner circle brings into focus the emotional weight of this episode. Her testimony sparks a broader conversation about manipulation, misinformation, and the misuse of “divine healing” to hide real medical conditions under the guise of faith.<br /><br />John and Chino center their critique on the hypocrisy of Hobart Freeman himself—specifically his concealment of a polio-shortened leg while preaching healing doctrines that forbade medical help. They reveal how Freeman wore orthopedic shoes in private while publicly claiming his healing and urging others to abandon medications, glasses, or treatment. Citing Freeman’s own words and audio clips, they expose how this deception became cult doctrine, reinforced by fabricated visions and unchecked authoritarianism. The conversation underscores how such systems are driven not by faith but by control, ultimately urging listeners to reject spiritual bullying and rediscover a faith grounded in truth.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:02 Leaders Claiming Healing While Remaining Ill<br />03:10 Positive Confession vs. Reality<br />05:08 New Testament Healing vs. Faith Assembly Doctrine<br />06:56 Hobart Freeman’s Shortened Leg and the Cult of Denial<br />08:01 Survivor Testimony: Years of Spiritual and Emotional Abuse<br />13:42 Manipulation Through Misused Scripture<br />15:02 Breaking Free from Fear and Judgment<br />16:24 Rebuilding Faith After Leaving a Cult<br />19:15 Mapping Cult Influence and Psychological Manipulation<br />21:16 Return to Freeman’s Timeline and Decline<br />25:00 The Anti-Exercise Doctrine and Cultic Home Life<br />26:58 Personal Control and Banning Joyful Activities<br />30:00 Website Resources and Research Credits<br />31:03 Hobart Freeman’s Mental State and the Role of Yes-Men<br />33:02 Freeman’s Heart Attacks and Denial of Illness<br />37:01 The Polio Story and Orthopedic Shoes<br />42:34 Inconsistencies in Freeman’s Faith Teaching<br />47:14 Personal Testimony: Misdiagnosis and Positive Confession<br />50:36 “Spiritual Laws” Trumping Reality<br />53:06 Hobart’s Shoes in the Trunk: Acting His Faith?<br />55:11 The Narcissism of Prophetic Healing Visions<br />59:41 The Body of Christ Will Be Healed with Me?<br />1:00:46 The Desire for Truth After Leaving a Lie<br />1:01:25 Final Reflections and Closing Invitation<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 />– 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 />–
