The Seven Thunders: Secret Origins of Quote-Preaching

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: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Come Out of Her My People Vol II: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN2XYR John and Charles discuss the origins and impact of a splinter group within the religious movement surrounding William Branham, known as “The Thunders.” They explore how Branham’s claim of revealing the Seven Seals created confusion and led to various interpretations, including the controversial teaching of Joseph Coleman. Coleman, an African-American minister, was initially rejected by the mainstream followers of Branham but later became a key figure in spreading the movement among Black and Latino believers. The discussion touches on the broader implications of these teachings, including their impact on religious communities and the doctrinal inconsistencies that arose from Branham’s ambiguous statements. The conversation also delves into the practice of “quotes preaching,” a method where ministers build sermons almost exclusively from Branham’s recorded statements rather than the Bible. Coleman is credited with pioneering this approach, which later became widespread. As Charles and John examine Coleman’s role, they highlight the contradictions within the movement, particularly how followers accepted his leadership despite the movement’s history of racial segregation. The episode sets the stage for an in-depth look at the formation of The Thunders sect and its eventual break from the larger movement.