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Revival History - William Branham Historical Research Podcast

The William Branham Historical Research Podcast investigates the life, teachings, and legacy of healing evangelist William Branham—one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th-century Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.Hosted by researcher John Collins, the series documents Branham's public record with verifiable sources: sermons, newspapers, archival materials, and eyewitness accounts. Each episode examines how his message evolved—from early Pentecostal roots to apocalyptic mysticism—and how his ideas shaped movements such as the Latter Rain, Deliverance revival, and today's New Apostolic Reformation.This is not an exposé or a sermon. It's a historical investigation: one that follows the evidence wherever it leads. Whether you're a former Message believer, a student of revival history, or simply curious about how spiritual movements grow and fracture, this podcast offers a clear, factual lens into a story that continues to shape modern faith

  1. 119

    Our Stories: Hobart Freeman: Leaving the Glory Barn - With Chino Ross

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast John invites Chino Ross to talk about the events leading up to Hobart Freeman's death. We discuss: Hobart Freeman's move to the Glory Barn Growth of Hobart Freeman's cult Hobart Freeman's move out of the Glory Barn Divisions in the Freeman sect

  2. 118

    Come Out of Her My People: Exposing the False Religion of William Branham

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Charles and John discuss his new book, Come Out Of Her My People: A History of The Message of William Branham (Vol. I: Days of the Voice 1930-1965). Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Come-Out-Her-People-1930-1965/dp/B0CZRMM8WQ

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    Shakahola: One Year Later - With Margot Kiser

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Charles and John invite Margot Kiser to the podcast for the one-year anniversary of the Shakahola Forrest Massacre by cult leader Paul Mackenzie.

  4. 116

    Hobart Freeman and William Branham: An Interview With Chino Ross

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham John invites Chino Ross to discuss the ministry of Hobart Freeman and its connection to William Branham. Chino's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chinodross

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    Mike Bickle and IHOP Sex Scandal

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast John and Charles discuss Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer sex scandal.

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    Shakahola Massacre: An Interview With Margot Kiser

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Charles and John invite Journalist Margot Kiser to discuss her investigation into Paul Mackenzie and the Shakahola Forest Massacre in Malindi, Kenya. We discuss: * Her face-to-face visits with Paul Mackenzie * Paul Mackenzie's doomsday theology and its origins * Mass Suicide by Starvation * Visits to Paul Mackenzie in Prison

  7. 113

    William Branham's Top Ten Heresies Part 2

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Charles and John discuss William Branham's top ten heresies. (Part 2 of 2)

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    William Branham's Top Ten Heresies

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Charles and John discuss William Branham's top ten heresies.

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    Questions and Answers Part 3

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Charles and John address the questions sent in by listeners to the show. We discuss: * Why Did You Expose William Branham as a Fraud? * Are Prison Camps Being Built in Alaska? * Where Did William Branham Learn His Seven Dimension Theology? * Where Did William Branham Learn His Intelligent Serpent Doctrine? * Explain William Branham’s Four Conflicting Commission Versions * Explain Raymond Jackson's Dream * Why Did Willard Collins Admit That People Knew the Issues With Branham's Ministry * If William Branham Was Not the Prophet for our Age Then Who Is? * Is the Message a Christian Religion?

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    Questions and Answers Part 2

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Charles and John address the questions sent in by listeners to the show. We discuss: * Where Did Branham Learn the Heresy of Satan Designing Eve? * Why Did William Branham Preach Against Wearing Earrings? * Tell Us More About Meda Branham * Why Did William Branham Teach Three Classes of Believers? * Did William Branham Teach the Permissive Will of God theology? * Explain William Branham's Class System theology.

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    Questions and Answers Part 1

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Charles and John address the questions sent in by listeners to the show. We discuss: * Was Bill Gothard influenced by Latter Rain? * Was C. Peter Wagner influenced by Latter Rain? * Was Bob Jones connected to William Branham? * Does the Message Preach Premillennial Dispensationalism? * What Was William Branham's Sexual Preference? * What Was William Branham's Most Conflicting Doctrine?

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    Sirs, Is This the Sign of the End?

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast   In the final episode of the series, Charles and John look back at the journey of research for the podcast, discuss the surprises along the way, and reflect on memories from the past.  We recommend watching the video version here: https://youtu.be/AIV_9hMCrto

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    The Body in the Attic

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast   In this episode, Charles and John examine the strange events that took place after William Branham's death in 1965 leading up to his burial in April, 1966. We discuss: * The 1965 funeral and memorial services * The widespread adherence to Branham's Manifested Sons of God doctrine * Key individuals in Word of Faith, Voice of Healing, FGBMI and Latter Rain praising William Branham * The "Elijah" claims at the funeral services * The "Son of Man" / "God in the Flesh" claims at the memorial services * The birth of the second, radicalized "Message" cult of personality

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    The Death of a Prophet

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the details surrounding William Branham's fatal car accident in December 1965. We discuss: * The accuracy of Jim Jones' death curse and prophecy * The claims of "drunk driving" * The claims of one final healing miracle * The claims of receiving one final prophetic instruction * The conspiracy theories concerning William Branham's death * The scramble to transition Branham's cult into the next phase.

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    The Birth of the Elijah Ministry

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts:  https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the final years of William Branham's life. As all denominations began to pull away and his cult of personality turned destructive, a new creation emerged: the "Elijah Ministry" We discuss: * The historical timeline of Branham's ministry and its association with key political events and movements * The final shift in Branham's stage persona to be exclusive rather than inclusive * The relationship between the "Elijah spirit" and the white supremacy themes

  16. 104

    William Branham and the Imperial Wizard

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine William Branham's most notorious connection, his first pastor and mentor, the Rev. Roy E. Davis. We discuss: * Branham's lifelong connection to Roy Davis * Roy Davis's criminal record * What Branham knew about Davis when he began his ministry * What Branham knew about Davis in the early years of his ministry * Strategic campaigns by Davis and Branham's involvement * What others in Branham's team knew about Davis * The overall timeline and agenda of the opposition to Civil Rights * How that timeline coincides with Branham's doctrinal changes * How and why Roy Davis influenced Branham's fictional stage persona

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    Bruised Serpent: The Branham Deity Cult

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the origins of the "William Branham Deity Cult", the group of pseudo-Christians that believe God returned to earth in the form of William Branham. We discuss: * The ties between the Branham deity cult and Sharon Orphanage * William Branham's public stance against the deity cult, and private support of the group * William Branham put members of the deity cult into ranking positions within his organization * Testimonies by members of the deity cult * The deity cult's connection to the current organizations

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    The Plagiarization of the Seven Seals

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the "revelation" of the Seven Seals, which appears to have been "plagiarization" of Clarence Larkin's commentary of the Seven Seals of the Book of Revelation. We discuss: * Clarence Larkin's commentary * William Branham's sermon strategy * Branham's cult of personality's position on the plagiarization * The issues with the changing story of the "cloud" as it relates to the Seven Seals

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    The Cloud, the Sword, and the King

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the fantastic story that William Branham introduced into cult mythology about "The Sword of the King." We discuss: * The background story behind the creation of the "sword" mythology * The events surrounding the alleged sword's arrival * Issues with Branham's description of the location and time of day * The impact of the story on Branham's "Message" cult of personality

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    The Cloud: Investigation, Cover-Up, and Harassment

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the investigation of the mysterious cloud formation of 1963. We discuss: * The history of the United States missile defense system * James McDonald's investigation of the cloud * United States Government's de-classification of the cloud * What the Government told McDonald about the cloud * Testimony from the engineer that created the cloud * Testimony from the government * "Message" leaders harassing scientists unto suicide

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    The Cloud: A Timeline of Deception

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the timeline of events leading up to, during, and after the mysterious cloud formation of February 28, 1963, that William Branham's "Message" cult of personality believes to be "seven angels". We discuss: * William Branham's alleged "vision" of five angels and why that vision was significant * How and why the "vision" transitioned from five to seven angels. * Where William Branham was during the cloud event * Branham's "witnesses" of the cloud, and their denial of seeing it * "Message" cult leaders who rejected Branham's timeline of events and why

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    The Cloud: Leslie Douglas Ashley

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John begin to examine the complex history surrounding William Branham's "cloud of seven angels" and their alleged meeting with Branham to reveal the "mysteries" of the Seven Seals of Revelation. We discuss: * What was happening in Houston, Texas on February 28, 1963 * Where William Branham was during the cloud event and why * William Branham working with John Osteen (Joel Osteen's father) to save a life * William Branham "winning an oscar" from the "humane society"

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    David Berg and the Children of God

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the Children of God "free love cult" following of David Berg, which was a splinter group of William Branham's "Message" cult of personality. We discuss: * David Berg's early history * David Berg's family touring as evangelists * David Berg's home in Louisville, just miles from Branham's home in Jeffersonville, Indiana * David Berg's encounter with William Branham * David Berg's shared connections with Branham * Branham's prophetic blessing on David Berg's ministry * Branham's "holy kiss" * The creation of David Berg's cult * "Flirty Fishing" * Possible reasons for Berg's "Moses" to Branham's "Elijah"

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    Stolen Revelation: William Branham's Strategy

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the sources of some of William Branham's "divine revelation" claims. We discuss: * Branham's introducing conflicting theologies into the "Message" that originated with other cult leaders * William Branham's plagiarism of the Jehovah's Witness "Seventh Angel Messenger" theology * "Message" cult leaders who assisted Branham in the strategy * How critical about the conflicting themes were suppressed by cult leaders

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    Stolen Revelation: William Branham's Plagiarization

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine the sources of some of William Branham's "divine revelation" claims. We discuss: * Branham's sources for his "Seven Seals Doctrine" * Branham's sources for his "Church Ages Doctrine" * Branham's blatant plagiarization of Clarence Larkin's works * Branham's plagiarization of Charles Taze Russel's works * Various other instances of Branham stealing the works of others

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    NAR - Paul Cain and the Kansas City Prophets

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine Paul Cain's close relationship with William Branham. We discuss: * Paul Cain's sexual orientation * Paul Cain's aggressive style of "discernment" * William Branham using Paul Cain as his "proxy" into certain countries * Paul Cain's work with the "Kansas City Prophets" * Paul Cain spreading Branham's theology into the third wave of Pentecostalism

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    NAR: Kenneth Hagin and T. L. Osborn

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine William Branham's influence on Kenneth Hagin and T. L. Osborn We discuss: * The Word of Faith origins and Branham's "conduit" of this theology to Kenneth Hagin * T. L. Osborn's undying support of William Branham and the Manifest Sons of God theology * Kenneth Hagin's promotion of William Branham's "Message" * The "religious entertainment industry" and Hagin/Osborn's participation * The theatrical style of Kenneth Hagin's alleged "prophecies"

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    Homosexuality in the Message

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  In this episode, Charles and John examine one of the cult's biggest secrets: homosexuality. Many men in William Branham's inner circle were homosexual, many more participated in homosexual acts, and many people accused William Branham of being homosexual. The problem was so widespread that William Branham was forced to address the issue in public. We discuss: * Audio recordings of confessions by men who slept with William Branham * The key figures in William Branham's ministry who were homosexual * Paul Cain's public confession of engaging in homosexual acts with prostitutes * William Branham's campaign team visiting homosexuals in Paris * Covenants of abstinance, and abstinance drives * Unusual covenants made by men touching other men inappropriately * Secret activities during William Branham's hunting trips

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    The Park: An Interview With Deborah Thibodeau Part 2

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  The Serpent's Tail Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648734049  Part 2 of the Interview with Deborah Thibodeau. In this episode, Charles and John interview Deborah Thibodeau, author of "The Serpent's Tail" and survivor of "The Park". Until recent years, "The Park" was one of the biggest secrets in William Branham's cult of personality. The tragic events that happened in the park, which Deborah witnessed first-hand, were all the result of William Branham's praise of Gene Goad and Leo Mercier and his instructions to those who migrated to Prescott with them.

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    The Park: An Interview With Deborah Thibodeau Part 1

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  The Serpent's Tail Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648734049  In this episode, Charles and John interview Deborah Thibodeau, author of "The Serpent's Tail" and survivor of "The Park". Until recent years, "The Park" was one of the biggest secrets in William Branham's cult of personality. The tragic events that happened in the park, which Deborah witnessed first-hand, were all the result of William Branham's praise of Gene Goad and Leo Mercier and his instructions to those who migrated to Prescott with them.

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    The Park: Leo Mercier

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast The Serpent's Tail Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648734049  In this episode, Charles and John examine one of the "Message" cult's best-kept secrets: "The Tape Boys". Leo Mercier and Gene Goad, and the commune called "The Park" that the two set up in Prescott, Arizona. Branham sanctioned the commune and instructed victims of abuse to stay with their abusers. We discuss: * The sudden and unexpected decision by Branham to choose little-known Leo Mercier and Gene Goad * The unusual aspects of that decision, considering their sexual orientation * Branham's false claims of "FBI Agents" * Leo Mercier's sudden fame in the Latter Rain through Joseph Mattsson-Boze * The migration to Prescott, Arizona * The horrific abuse that occurred in the "Message" cult commune * The Branham cult selling "tape boy" products advertising the predators.

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    Colonia Dignidad: An Interview With Carlos Basso

    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Books Mentioned In Video: La Secta Perfecta by Carlos Basso: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHBZ8Q7W  Weaponized Religion: From Latter Rain to Colonia Dignidad by John Collins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXKF37ZQ  In this episode, Charles and John invite Colonia Dignidad expert and author of La Secta Perfecta, Carlos Basso, on the show to discuss the connection between William Branham and the human rights violations that occurred in Colonia Dignidad We discuss: * The connections between Ewald Frank, Paul Shafer, and William Branham * The mysterious "Mr. Krefeld" that was involved in arms deals with Colonia Dignidad * The United States government working with DINA for Operation Condor * Weapons manufacturing at the colony by Latter Rain converts * Espionage in Chile, intelligence operations, and James Bond-style gadgets * Hartmutt Hopp and his significance as it relates to leaders in the "Message" such as Ewald Frank

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    Paul Shaefer

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the most horrific events in Message cult history: Paul Schäfer and Colonia Dignidad We discuss: * William Branham's tours through Germany sponsored by Baron Willia T. Frary von Blomberg * William Branham meeting with Ewald Frank and Paul Schäfer * The very close timeline between meeting Jones and Schäfer * Schäfer's criminal activity before, during, and after working with Branham * The migration to Colonia Dignidad about the same time Jones first went to South America * Criminal activity in Colonia Dignidad * Operation Condor * Augusto Pinochet * Covert WWIII In South America

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    Death, Taxes, and Swimming Pools

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the massive amounts of money that flowed through William Branham's revival meetings, his mishandling of funds, and his being caught red-handed in criminal tax evasion. This led to one of the most avoided failed prophecies in Branham's ministry: The failed tent vision We discuss: * William Branham's financial scheme * Tax evasion * Lifestyle vs. Stage Persona * Tent Vision

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    Jim Jones: Death Curse on William Branham

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the splits among different factions of Latter Rain resulting in Jim Jones and other leading evangelists cursing Branham to death. Ultimately, it would be these divisions that lead to Jones abandoning the Latter Rain movement and heading down the path that led to Jonestown. We discuss: * Public battles between Joseph Mattson-Boze's Herald of Faith and Gordon Lindsay/Voice of Healing * Branham's ultimatums by Voice of Healing * Assemblies of God sanctions turning evangelists against Branham * Branham's outcast, forming new alliances.

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    Jim Jones's Latter Rain Healing Ministry

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the Latter Rain "divine healing" ministry of Rev. Jim Jones, and its similarity to William Branham. We discuss: * Latter Rain conflicts from 1955 through 1957 * Jim Jones practicing "discernment" * Jim Jones preaching with William Branham * William Branham's endorsement of Jim Jones and People Temple * Message sect leaders in attendance at Jones/Branham revivals * Jones staged healings and their similarities to Branham's

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    Jim Jones and the Race War

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham In this episode, Charles and John examine the influence of William Branham's "Race War" theology on Peoples Temple and the group's path to Jonestown. We discuss: * Branham's prophecy of the coming war between people with black skin and people with black skin * The integration of the Red Scare with Race War theology * The compatibility of the Red Scare fear with Branham's theology * Examples of Jones spreading Branham's race war theology -- without his knowing * Jones changing sides of the "war" * The path to Jonestown

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    Jim Jones: William Branham's Manifest Son of God

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the doctrines of Jim Jones and their similarities to that of William Branham during the Latter Rain version of "The Message." We discuss: * The Latter Rain's "Five-Fold Ministry Doctrine" * The Manifested Sons of God Doctrine * The hierarchy of authority established by Latter Rain that enabled Jones * The reversal of roles for ministers in Branham's new "gospel" * The suppression of personal relationships with God

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    Working With the Devil - Jim Jones and the Message

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the background of Jim Jones and People Temple before Jones became a leader in William Branham's cult of personality. We discuss: * Jim Jones' childhood in Lynn, Indiana * The Assemblies of God's influence on Jim Jones * The Latter Rain influence on Jim Jones * Jim Jones connecting with Joseph Mattsson-Boze * Peoples Temple Full Gospel

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    William Branham's 1933 Visions ... Debunked

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham In this episode, Charles and John examine William Branham's seven (or eighteen) visions of 1933 (or 1931, or 1932), which were read to his audience from a paper dated 1933 (and also from a paper dated 1932, and also were buried underneath his Branham Tabernacle in the cornerstone) We discuss: * Different versions of the list of "seven" prophecies * Branham's first description of the visions during the 1950s * Their mysterious absence from his earlier publications * Critical flaws with the visions themselves * Visions that failed * Visions that Branham claimed were fulfilled as he introduced them * Cult leaders re-branding the visions, disagreeing with Branham * How Gerald Winrod and Roy E. Davis influenced the visions

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    The Fracturing of Latter Rain

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the sudden fracturing of Latter Rain into various splinter groups, some of which play significant roles in the creation of the New Apostolic Reformation. We discuss: * The conflicts leading up to the divisions in Latter Rain * The Assemblies of God resolution, which caused the largest fracture * The aftermath of the Assemblies of God denouncing Latter Rain as heresy * The major divisions and leaders of those divisions * The decline of interest in William Branham's revival ministry * Jim Jones and Joseph Mattsson-Boze salvaging Branham's ministry * The Shepherding Movement * The Assembly of the Body of Christ Movement * The birth of "The Message" as a cult of personality instead of a movement

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    Gordon Lindsay

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the impact that Gordon Lindsay had on the Post WWII Healing Revival and ultimately the New Apostolic Reformation. We discuss: * Gordon Lindsay's erased history * Membership in multiple cults * The line of "Elijah" prophets * Ties to Charles Fox Parham * Joining John G. Lake's cult * Joining Aimee Semple McPherson's cult * British Israelism and White Supremacy

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    Antisemitism in the Message

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the antisemitism that was secretly embedded into William Branham's ministry -- hidden in plain sight. We discuss: * Racial slurs and antisemitism * William Branham's hate speech * Gerald Winrod and Wesley Swift's influence on the "Message" * Hidden secrets told only in the inner circle * Secret "tiers of heaven" theology of "heavenly slavery" * Branham's true meaning behind the "Seven-Sealed Mystery" * Branham's prophecy of the supreme race and coming race war.

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    The Great Sedition Trial of 1944

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham In this episode, Charles and John examine the Great Sedition Trial of 1944, William Branham's involvement, and the connections to several key figures in William Branham's ministry and inner circle. We discuss: * The Great Sedition Trial of 1944 * William Branham narrowly escaping arrest * Why the arrest * F. F. Bosworth's connection * Cadle Tabernacle connection * Paul Rader's connection * Ralph Rader's connection * Roy E. Davis' connection * Congressman William D. Upshaw's connection * Angelus Temple connection and all of its spiderweb of connection * Connections to Sharon Orphanage / Latter Rain

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    Racism in the Message

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine a very sensitive subject for both of them: racism. And how it is subtly introduced, secretly taught, and deceptively spread through the "Message" and its splinter groups. We discuss: * William Branham's public doctrines of racism * How cult leaders in the "Message" are trained in the secret versions of those doctrines * How the secret versions are subtly introduced into the general "Message" population * Examples of racism in the "Message" * Events in the Civil Rights timeline that impacted the doctrines

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    Serpent's Seed

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine the moment in which William Branham decided to publically announce the doctrine that was opposed to the Civil Rights Movement. We discuss: * The origins of the Christian Identity Doctrine * Branham re-branding it as "Serpent's Seed." * The rise of Roy Davis * Congressman William D. Upshaw's involvement * The Little Rock Nine event in Civil Rights History

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    British Israelism

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine one of the fundamental doctrines used as a building block for William Branham's "Message" cult of personality and the splinter groups that branched from it: British Israelism. We discuss: * Origins of British Israelism * Political and religious context of the doctrine * How and why white supremacy groups used the doctrine * How and why many religious cults favor the doctrine

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    William Branham Goes Overseas Part 3: Colonia Dignidad

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine William Branham's trip overseas to Germany and the spiderweb of connections to international crime. We discuss: * Paul Schafer and Colonia Dignidad * Ewald Frank * Richard Nixon * Operation Condor * Operation Paperclip * Kacou Philippe

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    William Branham Goes Overseas: What Happens in India

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham  In this episode, Charles and John examine William Branham's trip overseas and all of the ... unusual ... things that took place -- in Africa and India We discuss: * Message leaders and their personality off-stage versus their personality on-stage * Drinking, dancing, women ... and MEN! * Branham's white-only revivals in South Africa * Failed healings covered up by leaders in the revivals * Visiting the graves of men ... who weren't even buried in the country * Visiting kings who ... were not kings

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    How the Grinch Preached Christmas

    Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham In this episode, Charles and John discuss the very controversial celebration of Christmas in William Branham's Message cult of personality. We discuss: * Branham's strong position against celebrating Christmas in some versions of his stage persona while advocating for celebrating Christmas in other versions of his stage persona * Branham's use of Christmas marketing for his revivals * William Branham condemning other Christians for Christmas trees, and the Christmas tree that he himself owned and decorated * Branham family lifestyle vs. the stage persona

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The William Branham Historical Research Podcast investigates the life, teachings, and legacy of healing evangelist William Branham—one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th-century Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.Hosted by researcher John Collins, the series documents Branham's public record with verifiable sources: sermons, newspapers, archival materials, and eyewitness accounts. Each episode examines how his message evolved—from early Pentecostal roots to apocalyptic mysticism—and how his ideas shaped movements such as the Latter Rain, Deliverance revival, and today's New Apostolic Reformation.This is not an exposé or a sermon. It's a historical investigation: one that follows the evidence wherever it leads. Whether you're a former Message believer, a student of revival history, or simply curious about how spiritual movements grow and fracture, this podcast offers a clear, factual lens into a story that continues to shape modern faith

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