Glasses, Guilt, and Gaslighting: Divine Healing Cults - Chino Ross

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962   John and Chino open with a heartfelt discussion on the lingering emotional, physical, and spiritual effects experienced by those who were part of authoritarian religious groups, particularly Faith Assembly. They dive into stories of former members struggling decades later with fear, guilt, and distorted teachings about healing, salvation, and obedience. With compassion and personal experience, they explore the roots of trauma caused by extreme doctrines—like the rejection of medical treatment, the condemnation of glasses, and the idea that salvation was tied to physical perfection. They emphasize how such beliefs led to needless suffering, secrecy, and even death, all under the guise of “faith.” Throughout the conversation, John and Chino share firsthand testimonies, address manipulative leadership tactics, and expose the theological distortions used to control congregants. From a child being shamed at school for not participating in holidays to adults unable to drive because they were told glasses were a sign of unbelief, the episode uncovers how deep the damage runs. But amid the pain, there’s a note of hope. Many who once felt alone are now finding comfort and solidarity through open conversations like this, where spiritual abuse is called out and healing is finally possible.