The Billion Soul Hoax: Unveiling the Truth Behind Prophetic Visions and Modern Charismatic Movements | Adam Short Episode 400

John and Adam examine the influence of prophetic leaders and how the concept of prophecy has shifted in modern charismatic movements. They explore the practice of retroactive prophecy—when individuals claim to have predicted events after they’ve already occurred—and describe how vague language, spiritual manipulation, and stagecraft have been used to maintain power and financial support. Drawing from their own backgrounds and historical examples, they question the integrity of many well-known figures and reflect on the psychological and theological impacts of these movements on sincere believers.<br /><br />The discussion also looks at specific examples such as the Kansas City Prophets, the “billion-soul harvest,” and controversial claims made by leaders like William Branham and Paul Cain. They analyze how cycles of turnover within high-control spiritual communities create an illusion of continuity, allowing misleading claims to go unchallenged by new adherents. They close by comparing biblical prophecy with modern practices, raising questions about accountability, measurable outcomes, and the human cost of misused spiritual authority.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:27 Adam Introduces the Idea of Retroactive Prophecy<br />04:32 John Describes Psychological Manipulation in Prophetic Claims<br />07:34 How Vague Predictions Become Doctrines<br />09:33 The Role of Mentalism and Illusion in Prophetic Acts<br />12:03 Deification of Prophets Like Bob Jones and Bill Johnson<br />14:06 Reusing and Revising Failed Prophecies<br />15:41 Redefining the Biblical Concept of Prophecy<br />18:00 Modern Vague Prophecy vs. Biblical Specificity<br />20:02 The Pat Bickle Prophecy and 1 Billion Soul Harvest<br />22:44 Problems with Measuring Prophetic Fulfillment<br />24:16 The Use of “Touch Not God’s Anointed” to Avoid Scrutiny<br />25:06 The Failed 1933 Bridge Prophecy<br />27:06 Prophets Who Lead Followers Toward Themselves<br />28:05 The Role of Moral Character in Discerning a Prophet<br />29:07 New Testament Protocols for Testing Prophecy<br />32:00 Paul Cain’s 1988 Earthquake Prophecy Examined<br />36:11 John Explains How Earthquake Predictions Are Statistically Inevitable<br />40:42 Connections Between Paul Cain, William Branham, and Deceptive Origins<br />43:32 William Branham’s Fabricated 1933 Prophecies<br />46:00 The Power of Post-Event Prophecy and Financial Gain<br />47:44 9/11 as a Common Example of Retroactive Prophetic Claims<br />51:22 William Branham’s False Claim About Israel’s Nationhood Date<br />54:55 Why Brandham’s Followers Didn’t Question His Prophecies<br />56:34 Turnover and Indoctrination in Modern Charismatic Movements<br />58:55 Declining Enrollment at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry<br />1:00:19 Indoctrination Migrates with Members Across Churches<br />1:01:50 Closing and Future Discussion on Apostolic Migration<br />______________________<br />Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:<br />Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962<br />Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K<br />______________________<br />– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham<br />– Subscribe to t