John and Charles examine William Branham’s final overseas trip to Germany and Switzerland, placing it in the context of his late-1950s shift toward apocalyptic preaching and anti-communist rhetoric. They compare Branham’s repeated claims of traveling “seven times around the world” with documented itineraries that show only four overseas tours.
The discussion also explores why the fourth tour marked the end of his international campaigns, raises questions about the business logic behind overseas offices and distribution, and highlights discrepancies between Branham’s public statements and the historical record.
Chapters
- Introduction
- Four overseas tours vs. “seven times around the world”
- Germany and Switzerland as the final campaign
- Questioning the purpose of the tours
- Offices, printing, and distribution logistics
John and Charles examine William Branham’s European campaign by tracing the figures around him in Germany, including translator Ewald Frank and security connections that shaped the movement’s growth. Drawing on declassified records and historical research, they outline how these relationships formed and why they matter for understanding later developments.
The discussion separates speculation from documented evidence, connects European events to Colonia Dignidad and Cold War operations, and explains how power structures and accountability failures influenced the movement’s trajectory across continents.
Chapters
- Introduction
- Ewald Frank as Translator and Early Influence
- Frank’s Reach and Global Following
- Postwar Germany and Emigration Context
- Links to Colonia Dignidad
- Declassified Investigations and Records
- Paul Schäfer and Security Roles
- Evaluating Evidence Versus Claims
- Operation Condor and Cold War Context
- Operation Paperclip and Broader Implications
John and Charles examine the evidence surrounding William Branham’s German tour and the troubling figures connected to his inner circle. Drawing on court records, historical documentation, and contemporary Pentecostal scholarship, they explore allegations linking Branham’s movement to Paul Schäfer, Ewald Frank, and the atrocities of Colonia Dignidad.
The discussion also reviews failed healing claims in Switzerland, the testimony of respected historians, and how Branham’s theology produced later sects with deeply harmful racial and authoritarian teachings. The episode traces how revival language masked darker power structures and why these historical links still matter today.
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