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In part 5, we take a look at a movement later on in Branham's ministry known as "The Latter Rain". Join us as we take a look at these healing revival services & the undue influence these "Prophetic Unveilings" had on many well-known figures within the hyper Charismatic movement. We also look at how "The Latter Rain" was connected to Roy Davis & how it impacted countless white supremacy hate groups like 'Donny Reagan' who promoted William Branham & his doctrines against racial equality. Lastly, we take a look at how the Latter Rain movement crossed paths with Jim Jones & The Peoples Temple that ended up being a catalyst in the road to Jonestown. You can find more about our guest John Collins at https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins

"In part 4 of our historical origins series in William Branham, we focus in on the nature of Branham’s end times prophecy & his doctrine infamously known as the serpent seed. What exactly was the nature of Branham's prophecy in the continued formulation of the message & how did the “serpent seed doctrine" play a role in the formulation of certain religious white supremacy groups? Tune In To Find out! You can find out more about our guest John Collins at https://william-branham.org/ & his book Preacher In The White Hoods at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160903

In part 3, we look at a 1920s congressman from Georgia by the name of William D. Upshaw & the unique impact he ended up having on the Branham Cult. William D. Upshaw was a United States Congressman and revivalist from Georgia who was closely affiliated with William Joseph Simmons during the early years of the 1915 Ku Klux Klan and later with Roy E. Davis as Davis rose to the rank of the Imperial Wizard of the Klan. Upshaw was known as the "driest of the dries" for his position against drinking alcohol, helped turn the State of Georgia into the first "dry state", and almost single-handedly led Simmons and the Klan to victory during the 1921 Congressional Hearings. Upshaw helped promote William Branham's revivals by posing as a wheelchair invalid at Roy Davis' request, advertised other revivalists in the Voice of Healing/Latter Rain revivals, and toured with the Branham campaigns until his death in 1952. How did the exactly KLU-KLUX-KLAN formulate & how much influence did they really have in U.S. politics at that time? What role did Congressman Upshaw have in the KLAN & what sort of influence did he really have on Roy E. Davis & William Branham? Tune in to find out!"

In part 2, we continue in the mid 1920’s & look at the formulation of a unique relationship between William Branham & Roy E Davis. Roy Davis was an evangelist from Texas who ordained William Branham into the Pentecostal faith, mentored Branham in his church, and taught Branham to drink poison to gain new converts. Davis was also an official spokesperson for William Joseph Simmons in both the 1915 Ku Klux Klan and the Knights of the Flaming Sword white supremacy groups, and eventually an Imperial Wizard of the K.K.K. Davis fled to Jeffersonville, IN after a series of criminal activities ranging from bank robbery and swindling to bigamy and sexual crimes. Before those crimes were exposed and he was extradited on charges of Grand Theft, Davis planted the church that would become Branham's "Billie Branham Pentecostal Tabernacle" and eventually the "Branham Tabernacle" when Branham's stage persona transitioned to "Baptist". How exactly did famous historical events like the uncertainty of the great depression, the systematic racial tensions of the Jim Crow Era, & Branham’s relationship with Roy E Davis helped formulate his underlying worldview & the Cult known as “The Message” Tune in to find out! You can find more about our guest John Collins at https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins "

In this long-awaited series, we finally delve into the historical origins of William Brahman & the impact of his movement known as "The Message". In part 1, we begin in the early 1920s & look at how famous historical events like the prohibition movement, the origins of the Klu Klux Klan & the infamous propaganda film "Birth of a nation" affected Branham's upbringing and how that led his family to Jeffersonville, Indiana where Branham would start the "The Message" movement. We also examine Branham's historical childhood in Indiana to see how it compares to the "Kentucky childhood" used by his stage persona. How exactly did a mass religious movement that has affected millions of people to this day start in a crime-filled town frequented by Al Capone & John Dillinger, & many others? Tune in to find out! You can find more about our guest John Collins out https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins

Unraveling The Complex World Of Psychedelics & Mental Health In our latest episode, we are joined by Dr. Robyn Hall & Nick Thomas from "A Couch Divided" podcast and talk about the complex world of Psychedelics & its invasion into the field of mental health. What has been the historic use of psychedelics & can it be used as a legitimate treatment for ailments like PTSD or Anxiety? Why have Psychedelics & Hallucinogens had such an exploding cultural popularity & is there a way to approach this controversial topic in a level headed way? Tune in to find out!

In our latest episode, we are joined by Alisa Childers & address a popular notion that seems to be amongst many that biblical Christianity is a cult. Do the accusations of Cultish just being a "Cult talking about Cults" hold any weight just because we approach cults from a Christian worldview? -How does one go about being "objective" when dealing with world of cults? -How do we account for the abuse & hurt that so many have experienced in the church that many would consider Cult like? -Are those who identify as being deconstructing/ex evangelicals or progressive's doing so by way of critical thinking or are they embracing something more attune to historically be considered a cult? Turn on your thinking cap & tune in to find out! You Can find more about Alisa at https://www.alisachilders.com/

With Jerry out of town, Super Sleuth Andrew hijacked the studio and recorded a special extended episode with AJ and Brandy Sullivan. Join us as we dive deep into the lives of AJ and Brandy and their experiences coming into and out Mormonism. Do not miss this episode!

Join us as we conclude the 3rd annual Cultish/Sheologians Crossover as we debrief the Love Has Won cult & wrestle with some important questions like ✅What makes a cult a cult? ✅Why is Christianity NOT a cult? ✅Why are all humans so drawn to religion? ✅What does "love is love" mean any way? Be sure to like & share this episode if you have ever heard that "love is love".