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
Charles and John explore the historical and financial connections within the Pentecostal movement, particularly focusing on the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship and its influence on the growth of the charismatic movement. They delve into how figures like William Branham and others played pivotal roles in shaping this period. They uncover relationships with influential families, such as the Kardashians and Shakarians, as well as the financial structures supporting ministries. Additionally, the conversation highlights the connections to televangelism, detailing how figures like Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagin, and T.L. Osborne gained prominence.
The speakers also investigate controversial moments, including hidden scandals and financial endowments that sustained early Pentecostal and charismatic churches. They reveal how some prominent leaders leveraged their wealth and status within the church to expand their influence. The narrative uncovers fascinating intersections of religion, finance, and media, providing insights into the foundations of modern evangelicalism while exposing overlooked and suppressed historical elements.
00:00 Introduction 00:31 William Branham’s Legacy and Early Decline of the Message 03:06 Exponential Growth After Schisms 05:06 Financial Influence of the Full Gospel Businessmen 07:02 The Formation of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship 09:13 Key Figures and Financial Contributions 13:09 Theatrical Roots of the Charismatic Movement 16:17 Schisms Over Controversial Doctrines 22:35 The Role of Wealthy Members in Financing Churches 29:00 Key Historical Connections to Mega-Churches and Televangelism 34:46 The Influence of Television and the 1968 Lineup 50:00 Overlaps with the Word of Faith Movement 56:23 Hidden Scandals and Their Effects ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
