Podcast Episode

22. Raised for the Rapture

ExcommuniDate: Life & Love After Religion·ExcommuniDate·4 November 2025·1h 6m

About this episode

What happens when you're raised to believe the world is always ending? Violinist Amber Dobbs unpacks her childhood in The Message, a Pentecostal cult led by prophet William Branham. From apocalyptic fear to shame-based control, Amber shares how she escaped the Branhamites and began deconstructing her faith. Learn to identify brainwashing tactics, understand high control religions, and hear Amber's empowering message of self-validation. Essential listening for anyone navigating religious trauma or deconstruction. Follow us on: Patreon | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Discord Support the show