Derek Prince & Dark Legacy of the Shepherding Movement | Revival History | Charles Paisley | Ep 383

John and Charles discuss the roots of the modern deliverance movement and its deep ties to the Latter Rain revival and the rise of the New Apostolic Reformation. They open by challenging the manipulative theatrics often seen in deliverance circles, emphasizing how these practices prey on those lacking critical thinking. Charles focuses on identifying whether post-message movements are safe for former followers, while John stresses transparency in documenting the historical record—especially when modern ministries attempt to erase or sanitize their origins.

A major focus is Derek Prince, his involvement in the Latter Rain offshoots, and his central role in the Shepherding Movement. Though Prince later distanced himself from the movement, Charles points out that his teachings—especially on authoritarian five-fold ministry and harmful deliverance doctrines—remained consistent throughout his career. They critique the cult-like structures built on these teachings and set the stage for the next discussion on how figures like John Wimber and Lonnie Frisbee helped spread this ideology through the Jesus People Movement.

00:00 Introduction
04:11 The Latter Rain roots of the deliverance movement
10:15 Why Charles avoids all branches of Latter Rain
14:28 Sharon Orphanage and the birth of Latter Rain
17:59 Shepherding Movement’s formation and growth
25:06 How cult structures enabled abusive leadership
30:50 Derek Prince’s legacy in deliverance and five-fold ministry
37:58 From Seattle to Fort Lauderdale: spreading the ideology
48:51 Pat Robertson’s conflict with Shepherding leaders
52:00 Recanting, reputation, and unresolved harm
57:53 Lasting influence despite later denials
1:00:55 Next episode preview: Wimber, Frisbee, and the Jesus People Movement
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