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Prosperity Gospel: Faith, Fortune, and False Promises

71 min • 8 april 2025

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K John and Chino discuss the psychological, sociological, and historical influences that shaped Hobart Freeman’s ministry, including parallels with William Branham and Jim Jones. They explore how early poverty, family dysfunction, and unmet emotional needs may have contributed to Freeman’s legalism, narcissism, and eventual adoption of a prosperity and healing message. The conversation weaves together personal anecdotes, historical facts, and theological critiques to assess Freeman’s teachings and their long-term consequences. Chino shares examples from his own life, revealing how cult leaders build mythology around themselves and use misapplied scriptures to manipulate followers. The dialogue expands into a sharp critique of the health-and-wealth message, especially its materialistic emphasis and reliance on proof-texting. Freeman’s rejection of budgeting, insurance, and stewardship in favor of name-it-and-claim-it promises is exposed as financially irresponsible and spiritually shallow. John and Chino highlight the damaging consequences for followers, especially those from impoverished backgrounds, who were drawn to the illusion of prosperity. The hosts conclude with personal reflections, including a sobering story about Chino’s father witnessing a failed deliverance attempt—offering a grounded counterpoint to Freeman’s charismatic spectacle.

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