John and Jed discuss the roots and dangers of Christian dominionism, tracing its evolution from early Pentecostalism to the Latter Rain movement, and finally into the modern New Apostolic Reformation. They explore how apocalyptic beliefs about escaping this world gave way to doctrines of earthly conquest and dominion, influenced by racial politics, Cold War nationalism, and Christian Identity teachings. John details how this transition was not just ideological but deeply political, as movements began targeting media, education, and government to assert control. They draw disturbing parallels between historical white nationalist strategies and today’s Seven Mountains theology, highlighting the repetition of history and its increasingly global impact.
The conversation exposes how seemingly spiritual teachings often mask authoritarian and exclusionary goals. Jed reflects on his own upbringing and the use of militaristic language in Christian songs and sermons, arguing that these narratives condition believers to accept conquest-oriented ideologies. Together, they dissect the contradictions between dominionism and the teachings of Jesus, noting how spiritual authority becomes a tool for manipulation and even violence. They reference specific examples—from anti-LGBTQ legislation in Uganda to tragic acts committed under serpent seed doctrines—showing how dangerous rhetoric can turn deadly. The episode ends with a warning: Christian dominionism is incompatible with democracy, and history proves that those who seek total control inevitably turn on each other.
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00:00 Introduction
01:18 From Rapture to Dominion: A Shift in Pentecostal Mindset
04:10 The Latter Rain Movement and Civil Rights Backlash
07:00 The Seven Mountains Mandate and Its Origins
10:01 Brandhamism 2.0: Wax Museum Religion and the Militarization of Faith
12:24 Christian Identity and the Historical Roots of Dominionism
15:04 Supreme Kingdom and Segregationist Takeover of Institutions
17:04 Representation vs Dominion: Why the Distinction Matters
21:06 Global Spread of the Dominionist Cult Franchise
25:04 Invading Babylon: The Language of Spiritual Warfare
30:58 Biblical Contradictions to Kingdom Now Theology
34:00 International Prayer Networks and Covert Religious Strategy
37:01 Deflecting Criticism: The Slippery Nature of Dominionist Language
39:00 Serpent Seed Doctrine and Violent Outcomes
44:08 The Uganda Missions Controversy and IHOPKC’s Role
47:03 Militaristic Language and Its Real-World Consequences
50:00 Christian Dominionism vs Secular Democracy
52:03 Entertainment, Sin, and the Illusion of Moral Control
54:45 Gerald Winrod, Nazi Sympathizers, and Pentecostal Influence
57:07 Life Bible College, Wesley Swift, and the Spiritualization of Serpent See
