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Glad Tidings & Sad Truths: Tracing Spiritual Roots of Abuse | Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson | Ep. 375

John invites Laura-Lynn to share her story about discovering hidden links between her former church and the teachings of William Branham. As the conversation unfolds, Laura-Lynn reflects on a powerful moment of realization after learning from an elderly church member that Branham had been connected to their ministry. This leads to a larger discussion about Branham’s relationship with controversial figures like Roy E. Davis and the foundational role Branham played in shaping later charismatic and revivalist movements in Canada and beyond. The discussion also uncovers how spiritual authority was weaponized to enforce control and suppress critical thinking. The conversation then moves into a deeper examination of specific movements and individuals who promoted questionable teachings and practices. From the Latter Rain revival in North Battleford to the rise of figures within the New Apostolic Reformation, John and Laura-Lynn trace how authoritarian structures, unverifiable miracles, and showmanship have played a role in shaping many modern ministries. They expose how performance tricks, alleged prophecies, and controlling tactics often replaced true spiritual leadership, with significant harm done to individuals and families. Laura-Lynn shares personal experiences of recovery, courage, and her continued effort to uncover truth for the sake of others still impacted. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Laura discovers Branham’s ties to her church 02:51 Latter Rain revival and Glad Tidings as an epicenter 04:34 Roy Davis, the Ku Klux Klan, and the founding of Jeffersonville church 05:19 Avak Hagopian, the Kardashians, and the launch of Branham’s career 06:05 Sharon Orphanage and strange funding connections 08:43 Pentecostal backlash against Latter Rain extremism 10:46 Franklin Hall and the rogue Assemblies of God states 12:00 Laura’s departure from her church and the shepherding influence 13:40 Canadian apostles, control, and new allegations 15:12 Branham’s failed resurrection claims exposed by journalists 17:16 Isolation, control, and suppression of critical thought 18:02 Ern Baxter, Manifest Sons of God, and the Shepherding Movement 19:06 Joel’s Army and Christian Identity theology 20:33 The Great Pyramid prophecy and end-times obsession 22:55 Branham’s spiritualist roots and Giza symbolism 26:11 False foundations and the myth of a good early Branham 27:17 Zodiac teachings and mysticism in modern churches 28:32 1982 doomsday fears and astrology-based prophecies 29:03 Weaponized religion and the real roots of Branhamism 30:04 Roy Davis, the Mann Act, and spiritualist manipulation 31:48 Mystery cults and authoritarian hierarchy 33:21 Branham’s prayer card gimmick and performance tricks 36:03 Sean Boltz and tech-driven fake prophecy 39:19 James Randi’s exposé of faith healing tricks 41:32 Stage tricks, color cues, and memory-based manipulation 43:03 Paul Cain, phone books, and photographic recall 44:50 The levitating boy and exploitation in revival campaigns 46:15 Sexual abuse patterns and concealment in Branhamite groups 48:20 Golden Dawn sect and authoritarian cover-ups 49:50 Black Sunday, church scandal, and exposure of abuse 51:14 Leadership hypocrisy and the spirit of control 52:06 Germany scandal, Paul Cain, and global influence 53:38 Systemic predation disguised as ministry 54:45 How narcissism and sociopathy infect religious leadership 55:45 Why historical awareness is critical to preventing repeats 57:12 Laura commits to future conversations and truth-seeking 58:53 Calling out corruption and seeking a pure faith community 59:48 Invitation to share stories and closing remarks ______________________ 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