John and Chino explore the dark history and destructive consequences of Hobart Freeman’s radical faith healing doctrine. They trace its roots through William Branham, John Alexander Dowie, Gordon Lindsay, and F.F. Bosworth, showing how promises of guaranteed healing were built on twisted proof texts and false assurances. Along the way, they discuss real stories of believers who suffered without medical care, the devastating toll on families, and the legal battles that exposed the dangers of this movement. <br /><br />They contrast Freeman’s formulaic “five steps to healing” with biblical accounts of healing, pointing out the inconsistencies and the blame-shifting tactics that left followers guilt-ridden and without help. The conversation also highlights the lasting impact on children raised in these environments, the cycle of guilt tied to salvation, and the modern continuation of these doctrines in ministries like Andrew Womack and Kenneth Copeland’s. The episode calls for both biblical clarity and honest reflection on lived experience as a way to expose the failure of faith healing extremism. <br /> <br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:31 Faith Healing Loopholes and the Blame Game<br />03:12 Hobart Freeman’s Extreme View of Healing<br />06:03 Court Case: The Death of Pamela Meanie<br />11:02 Freeman’s Five Conditions of Faith<br />12:22 Gordon Lindsay’s Endorsement<br />13:21 Bosworth, Dowie, and the Roots of Healing Theology<br />16:42 Freeman’s Shift Against Medical Science<br />20:05 Modern Continuations of Freeman’s Message<br />24:40 Approaching Survivors of Freemanism<br />25:17 Biblical Interpretation and Proof Texting<br />28:11 Survivor Testimonies and Freeman’s Contradictions<br />32:01 From Dowie’s Sect to Freeman’s Cult<br />35:23 Cycles of Distrust in Medicine and God<br />37:06 The Bible vs. Freeman’s Message<br />42:45 Statistics: Medical Science vs. Faith Assembly<br />44:00 Testimony: 25 Years Waiting for Manifestation<br />47:22 Freeman’s Built-in Escape Routes<br />50:28 The Guilt of “Lack of Faith”<br />59:51 The Condemnation of “Sin in Your Life”<br />1:04:02 Sin, Faith, and the Christian Life<br />1:07:54 Grace, Faith, and Casting on Christ<br />1:09:10 Closing and Resources<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 />– 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
