Bruce Kinsey Prophecy: Manipulation in the Name of God | Chino Ross | Episode 413

John and Chino discuss the prophetic claims made by Hobart Freeman over Bruce Kinsey, exploring the psychological and theological issues surrounding such declarations. They open with John’s personal story about a similar prophecy given to his grandfather by William Branham, noting the manipulative potential of “guaranteed salvation” promises. Chino introduces rare archival material from 1973, when Freeman proclaimed Bruce Kinsey would carry a “mantle of a prophet” to minister to both Jews and Gentiles. The conversation examines how this early praise and empowerment later contrasted with Freeman’s eventual public rejection of Kinsey when he disagreed with the leader’s teachings, illustrating the inconsistency and control tactics common in high-control religious groups.

They move into a detailed look at Faith Assembly’s atmosphere in the fall of 1984, describing the civil lawsuits, legislative changes, increased media scrutiny, and rising death toll that created a siege mentality in the congregation. Chino analyzes how Freeman’s authoritarian personality traits intensified under external pressure, leading to an increase in manipulative prophecies and fear-based preaching. The discussion connects these patterns to broader historical examples, highlighting the dangers of personal prophecies when used as tools for manipulation rather than genuine encouragement. The segment closes by contrasting biblical prophecy with what occurred in this case, encouraging listeners to measure such claims by scriptural standards and real-world outcomes.

00:00 Introduction
01:03 John shares his family’s bizarre “salvation prophecy” from William Branham
02:58 Freeman’s prophecy over Bruce Kinsey previewed
05:03 The collapse of Faith Assembly begins
08:08 Lawsuit and legal reforms shake the ministry
12:28 Freeman’s paranoia and deepening isolation
14:28 “Deeper Deliverance” and medical demon teachings
17:09 Rising death toll across Freeman’s followers
20:54 Freeman’s sermons turn authoritarian and fearful
23:03 “Leaving Faith Assembly is leaving Christ”
25:00 How cults tighten control under pressure
28:07 Freeman’s narcissism revealed in sermons
33:15 The rise of Bruce Kinsey in Freeman’s inner circle
39:03 Rare 1973 prophecy declaring Bruce a prophet
42:48 Other bizarre visions and “California will fall”
44:54 Prophecy as manipulation and psychological control
51:25 Analysis of the prophecy’s contradictions
57:01 Freeman’s mental state and final collapse
1:02:18 The danger of personal prophecies today
1:07:17 Final reflections on false prophecy and spiritual abuse
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