Support the show:br br br Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts:br br br Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:br Paperback: Kindle: br The investigative series delves into the practices of a religious movement rooted in William Branham’s teachings, exploring its impact on women. It highlights systemic oppression and authoritarian control through interviews with former members, focusing on dress codes, educational restrictions, and forced subservience. Accounts from survivors reveal abuse, trauma, and manipulation by male leaders, with examples of pastors justifying extreme gender roles and harmful practices. The report also addresses international implications, particularly in Africa, where Branham’s teachings are used to support polygamy and other oppressive traditions.br br Survivors’ stories, including those of Kimberly Garrido and Sarah Kiser, underscore the personal cost of leaving the movement. These women recount strict controls over their lives and the difficulty of rebuilding after breaking away. The series showcases efforts to expose the movement’s harmful practices, such as educational platforms and nonprofits supporting survivors. Experts and activists call for accountability and reform, emphasizing the need for awareness and safe spaces for women to reclaim their autonomy.