Faith Assembly: Rules Based Salvation - With Chino Ross - Hobart Freeman - Episode 209 Podcast

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John and Chino talk about the harmful doctrines of cults, specifically related to Hobart Freeman and the Faith Assembly. They explore topics such as the bullying tactics used by cult leaders, the misinterpretation of scriptures to justify control, and the damaging impact of false faith healing doctrines on followers. The conversation also touches on personal stories from ex-members of the Faith Assembly, highlighting the psychological and spiritual toll that being part of such groups can take.

Chino shares personal experiences, from being bullied in middle school to witnessing the gradual mental decline of Hobart Freeman in the last years of his life. The hosts discuss the indoctrination processes, how cult leaders suppress free thinking, and the psychological manipulation involved in pushing harmful doctrines. They also reflect on how members are manipulated into believing in false healings, foregoing medical treatments, and adhering to extreme rules, ultimately resulting in physical and spiritual harm.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 The Irony of 1984 and Cult Realities
02:01 Personal Stories from Faith Assembly Tent Days
05:03 The Bully Pulpit in Cults
07:01 Crowdsourcing vs. Suppression in Cults
11:03 Standing Up to Bullies and Religious Leaders
15:06 Cult Indoctrination and Fear of Truth
19:33 The Interconnectedness of Cult Doctrines
22:53 Hobart Freeman’s Decline and Unchecked Teachings
26:13 The Evolution of Extreme Doctrines
28:53 Delving into Pagan Influences and Mystery Cults
31:00 Reflections on Cult Mentality and Isolation
35:00 Did Faith Assembly Preach the Gospel?
37:02 A List of Faith Assembly’s “Don’ts”
41:01 Christmas, Birthdays, and Cult Prohibitions
45:10 Television, Borrowing, and the Doctrine of No Insurance
49:00 The Impact of False Healing Doctrines on Families
53:06 The Sin of Pride and the Psychology of Positive Confession
59:30 Personal Stories of Leaving Faith Assembly
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