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Revival History - William Branham Historical Research Podcast

Revival History - William Branham Historical Research Podcast

William Branham Historical Research 119 Episodes Jan 26, 2026

The William Branham Historical Research Podcast investigates the life, teachings, and legacy of healing evangelist William Branham, a controversial figure in 20th-century Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Hosted by researcher John Collins, the series documents Branham's public record using verifiable sources such as 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 influenced movements like the Latter Rain, the Deliverance revival, and today's New Apostolic Reformation. It presents itself as a historical investigation rather than an exposé or sermon, following the evidence wherever it leads. The podcast aims to offer a factual lens for former Message believers, students of revival history, and others curious about how spiritual movements grow and fracture.

Episodes

The Paul Cain Tapes: How Spiritual Blackmail Shaped the Charismatic Movement
The Paul Cain Tapes: How Spiritual Blackmail Shaped the Charismatic Movement Jan 26, 2026 57:42 John and Charles examine a newly surfaced transcript involving Paul Cain and Chuck Smith that exposes how leadership power functioned behind the scenes of the charismatic movement. The discussion traces how the same figures moved from Foursquare to Calvary Chapel, Vineyard, and ultimately the New Apostolic Reformation, carrying the same control structures with them. The conversation explores how
Laodicean Messenger: Faith that Dehumanized
Laodicean Messenger: Faith that Dehumanized Oct 23, 2025 48:47 John and Charles reflect on the destructive legacy of the Branham-inspired "Message" churches. They trace how the Laodicean-era claims and the cult-like control of leaders fostered division, hatred, and trauma for generations, especially among children raised inside. Through personal memories, tragic stories, and candid humor, they expose the harm done by indoctrination, failed prophecies, and har
Derek Prince, Branham, and the Spirit of Deception
Derek Prince, Branham, and the Spirit of Deception Sep 17, 2025 57:06 John and Charles discuss the excitement surrounding their Q&A format, contrasting it with William Branham's staged "question and answer" sermons that often advanced hidden agendas. They explain how real questions from their listeners differ from Branham's scripted ones, and they set boundaries around sensitive topics like the disappearance of Sarah Branham. Much of the conversation centers on Dere
The Brownsville Revival and Other Questions Asked
The Brownsville Revival and Other Questions Asked Sep 3, 2025 59:43 John and Charles discuss how mid-20th-century renewal streams shaped later movements, tracing links among healing revivals, Latter Rain circles, and newer trends. They examine claims around the Brownsville revival's ties to Full Gospel networks and the role of Steve Hill; explore how specialized terms like "Ecclesia" gained layered meaning; and address wide variation inside Latter Rain—from worshi
Boom, Bust, and Control: Why Manifested Sons Doctrine Always Ends in Destruction
Boom, Bust, and Control: Why Manifested Sons Doctrine Always Ends in Destruction Aug 20, 2025 1:01:22 John and Charles discuss the origins, evolution, and impact of the Manifested Sons of God teaching, tracing its lineage from early movements through the Latter Rain era and into modern expressions within the New Apostolic Reformation. They compare the premillennial and amillennial branches of this belief, exploring how each integrates the doctrine into its end-times framework, and showing how it c
John Wimber and the Road to NAR
John Wimber and the Road to NAR Aug 13, 2025 53:12 John and Charles discuss how the doctrines of William Branham and the Latter Rain movement evolved into the theology of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). They examine the deep connections between Branham's message, Paul Cain's influence, and John Wimber's Vineyard Movement, tracing how elements like kingdom theology, power evangelism, and fivefold ministry were passed down and rebranded. Charle
John Wimber & the New Apostolic Reformation: The Hidden History
John Wimber & the New Apostolic Reformation: The Hidden History Aug 6, 2025 1:11:24 John and Charles discuss the complex roots of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), tracing it back through the Latter Rain movement and exposing its deep ties to authoritarian frameworks laid in the 1940s. They examine the influential role of John Wimber and the Vineyard Movement in uniting various strands of Latter Rain theology—particularly through Wimber's associations with the Shepherding Move
Jesus Movement: Secret Threads of Branhamism
Jesus Movement: Secret Threads of Branhamism Jul 30, 2025 55:39 John and Charles discuss the emergence of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) by tracing its ideological roots through the Latter Rain revival, the shepherding movement, and the Jesus Movement. Charles expresses hesitation about addressing the topic due to its complexity and his desire to avoid the manipulative practices of cult leaders from his past. They explore the disconnect between their expe
Derek Prince & Dark Legacy of the Shepherding Movement
Derek Prince & Dark Legacy of the Shepherding Movement Jul 23, 2025 1:03:16 John and Charles discuss the roots of the modern deliverance movement and its deep ties to the Latter Rain revival and the rise of the New Apostolic Reformation. They open by challenging the manipulative theatrics often seen in deliverance circles, emphasizing how these practices prey on those lacking critical thinking. Charles focuses on identifying whether post-message movements are safe for for
Collapse of Integrity: How the Cloud Hoax Exposed the Message Movement
Collapse of Integrity: How the Cloud Hoax Exposed the Message Movement Jul 16, 2025 1:07:54 John and Charles discuss the unraveling of a foundational supernatural claim within the William Branham movement: the mysterious 1963 Arizona cloud. They trace how early researcher Peter Doer uncovered evidence that contradicted the message's narrative, discovering that the cloud was not divine but instead caused by a U.S. Air Force rocket launch. This sparked a cascading crisis of faith among lea
The Disappearance of Sarah Branham: The Message Cult’s Greatest Scandal
The Disappearance of Sarah Branham: The Message Cult’s Greatest Scandal Jul 9, 2025 58:18 Charles and John discuss Sarah Branham, daughter of William Branham, whose story has been one of the most concealed and controversial in the sect's history. The episode outlines the financial exploitation Sarah suffered after the death of her mother and the subsequent mishandling of her inheritance by sect leaders. Particularly, Perry Green allegedly defrauded Sarah of her money while she was work
From Spoken Word to Silent Victims: The Birth of Voice of God Recordings
From Spoken Word to Silent Victims: The Birth of Voice of God Recordings Jul 2, 2025 1:02:03 In this episode, John and Charles discuss the origins, inner workings, and eventual crisis of the central institutions that define the main sect of the William Branham movement. They trace the roots of these organizations—Branham Tabernacle, Spoken Word Publications, and Voice of God Recordings—through the doctrinal framework known as "Church Order," laid out by Branham himself. Emphasis is placed

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