Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts:br br br Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:br Paperback: Kindle: br John and Jed explore the complex world of prophetic movements, discussing the use of prophecy in various charismatic circles. John reflects on a conversation he had earlier with Bob Scott, noting how individuals within these movements often perceive small fragments of a larger picture while some leaders manipulate those pieces to create a false sense of divine insight. Jed shares his personal experiences growing up in a prophetic family and describes the psychological dynamics that allow prophecy to gain power over individuals. Both explore how prophecy evolves through different layers of interpretation, often leading to a distortion of the original message.br br The conversation also delves into the emotional and moral challenges of discerning truth from deception within prophetic ministries. Jed recounts a personal story where his father manipulated prophetic insight to control him, revealing how deep the deceit can go. They discuss how prophets often use vague predictions that grow more generalized over time, and how the trust of followers is exploited. In the end, they emphasize the importance of understanding the harmful effects these manipulations have on vulnerable individuals who place their faith in such leaders.br br 00:00 Introductionbr 01:05 Discussing perspectives on prophecy and the “bigger picture”br 04:04 The psychological complexity of prophecy and group dynamicsbr 06:35 Prophetic “tricks of the trade” and how grandiosity is builtbr 08:02 The concept of a “prophetic shadow” and the diffusion of specific propheciesbr 10:09 How personal interpretations shape prophetic fulfillmentbr 12:19 Manipulation tactics in the prophetic worldbr 15:02 Reflecting on unexplainable supernatural claimsbr 20:29 Jed’s personal story of prophetic manipulationbr 28:18 Moral implications and the personal toll of prophetic deceitbr 35:59 Historical parallels and broader reflections on prophetic abusebr 39:45 Questioning the trust in charismatic leadersbr 49:02 Deconstructing the “don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” argumentbr 57:07 Reflecting on the systemic rot within prophetic ministriesbr br – Support the channel: branham br – Subscribe to the channel: @leavingthemessage br – Visit the website: – Follow on Facebook: williambranhamorg br – Follow on TikTok: william.m.