Dangerous Games: Sex, Lies, and the Death Row Elijah | Laura Lynn Tyler Thompson | Episode 407 скачать в хорошем качестве

Dangerous Games: Sex, Lies, and the Death Row Elijah | Laura Lynn Tyler Thompson | Episode 407

John and Laura-Lynn discuss a series of historical events connecting figures in the Latter Rain movement, William Branham’s ministry, and a network of personalities whose activities blurred the line between religion and entertainment. John begins by outlining shocking newspaper findings linking Laura-Lynn’s former church leaders to Branham’s circle, showing how terminology like “message of the hour” signaled deeper involvement. He recounts the infamous “halo photograph” incident, revealing that what was promoted as a supernatural sign was likely a stage-light effect, and that the photographers had questionable backgrounds. This segues into the strange and troubling case of Leslie Douglas Ashley, a young person tied to the photograph who later faced a sensational trial, incarceration, and became central to a push for clemency by Branham and others. They examine how prominent ministers like John Osteen and others became entangled in the situation, despite the reputational risk. Laura-Lynn reflects on modern parallels in religious movements where spectacle and personality overshadow truth and discernment. John ties the story into broader patterns in the Pentecostal and charismatic world, including connections to today’s NAR figures. Together, they explore the moral compromises leaders made to protect their ministries and how those choices have shaped the trajectory of these movements, highlighting the need for greater transparency, accountability, and courage to speak against wrongdoing. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Laura-Lynn’s awakening and Branhamite background 03:41 Analogy of good men misled by a con artist 05:23 Early sensationalism: levitating boy and healing acts 07:00 Rise of “Message of the Hour” and Reg Lazelle’s role 08:19 Raymond Hora and connections to Glad Tidings Tabernacle 09:00 The 1950 “halo” photograph at Sam Houston Coliseum 11:02 Photographers, businessmen, and the staged debate 15:04 Dispute over healing and accusations of exploitation 16:22 Violent confrontation at the debate 16:43 Book Dangerous Games and shocking backstory 18:26 Expansion of the halo story into rapture theology 18:57 Transition to the Arizona “mystery cloud” event 20:05 Ashley’s trial, crime, and death row case 21:11 Evangelical leaders rally to support Ashley 22:47 Forced confessions and claims of being Elijah 24:04 Ministers begin questioning Branham’s credibility 27:04 Ashley’s escape, FBI pursuit, and circus disguise 29:12 John Osteen’s involvement and ministry roots 31:11 Why leaders risked career suicide to defend Branham 33:04 Cover-ups around the halo photograph 36:02 Signs of rifts and early schisms in the movement 40:08 Laura-Lynn compares with modern discernment failures 42:03 Kansas City Fellowship, Bob Jones, and Paul Cain links 44:12 The “mystery cloud” reinterpreted as seven angels 45:17 Branham’s strange claims and mental health struggles 46:33 Violent crime behind Ashley’s notoriety 47:57 Lessons about fraud, exploitation, and false ministries 50:03 Laura-Lynn critiques modern parallels with Sean Feucht 53:13 Call for greater discernment in present-day movements 56:02 Branham’s mental health, bizarre visions, and cover-ups 57:01 Ministers opposing Branham and ties to Jim Jones ______________________ 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:   / branham   – Subscribe to the channel:    / @leavingthemessage   – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook:   / williambranhamorg   – Follow on TikTok:   / william.m.branham   – Follow on Twitter:   / wmbhr   – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books