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William Branham Historical Research

How a Squirrel Spawned the Word of Faith Movement

53 min • 31 juli 2025
John Collins and John McKinnon explore the roots of a controversial belief system that traces back to the unusual claims of a 20th-century preacher. They begin by examining how William Branham's story of speaking squirrels into existence became a pivotal doctrine in his ministry, known as the "third pull." This event, though seemingly bizarre, laid the groundwork for significant teachings that would later appear in various spiritual movements. The conversation connects Branham's experiences and theology to the formation of belief structures within later groups, especially those emphasizing supernatural speech and manifestations. As the discussion continues, John and John expose the influence of Branham's doctrine on the development of what would become Word of Faith and New Apostolic movements. They highlight the way Branham's "spoken word" ideas mirrored the future practices of speaking healing or wealth into reality. The story also becomes a case study in how spiritual leaders sometimes revise or reinterpret their own prophetic claims when outcomes don't match the declarations. The episode closes with a reflection on how these ideas contributed to larger patterns of authority, control, and suppression of critical thinking in spiritual communities. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

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