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This should not be surprising, but it should be a wake-up call.

Mike Bickle, former leader of International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC), has “disqualified himself permanently from holding any such high and honorable office anywhere in the Body of Chris...

IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle misused his position of authority “to engage in sexual misconduct with multiple victims,” the investigation found.

“The allegations seemed out of character to the man we thought we knew, but they were so serious we could not ignore them,” said a statement from former IHOPKC leaders, who said the allegations involv...

In this episode, we discuss the investigative report released relating to Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. Read the full report here: https://www.tikkunglobal.org/_files/ugd/c39fc4_0c894435ff7b456c83bd967bdf2f40fc.pdf ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/ ✖️✖️✖️ The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.

Charismatic leader Rick Joyner said Mike Bickle, disgraced founder of embattled IHOPKC prayer ministry, should be fully restored to ministry.

On Aug. 3, 2025, Lisa Bickle Stribling defended her brother, Mike Bickle, in a message preached at HopeCity in Kansas City, Missouri. Read the full story: https://julieroys.com/deep-delusion-alleged-survivors-mike-bickle-abuse-condemn-his-sister-prophecy/ #mikebickle #ihopkc #hopecity

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K John and Jed discuss the manipulation and silencing tactics used within certain organizations, emphasizing how critics are often vilified rather than addressing the core issues. They delve into personal anecdotes of family challenges and institutional corruption, shedding light on the complex dynamics of power, loyalty, and accountability. A recurring theme is the character assassination of those who speak out, coupled with systemic attempts to protect organizational reputations over individuals’ well-being. The discussion transitions into how advocacy groups have strived for independent investigations, only to be met with resistance and further obfuscation. This episode highlights the struggles of those challenging such institutions, as seen through the lens of specific cases, including personal betrayals, legal entanglements, and the ongoing repercussions for victims. The narrative intertwines personal stories with broader reflections on systemic issues, offering an insightful and deeply human perspective on confronting these pervasive problems. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Culture of Silence in Religious Groups 04:11 Facing Character Assassination When Speaking Out 08:23 Coping with Social Alienation and Criticism 12:32 Jane Doe’s Experience and Ongoing Challenges 18:11 The Internal Investigation and Its Shortcomings 24:06 Organizational Tactics to Suppress Information 33:26 Personal Betrayal and Family Dynamics 41:43 Discrediting Testimonies to Protect Leadership 49:28 The Broader Impact on Victims and Their Families 57:44 Moving Forward and Lessons Learned 1:00:00 Conclusion ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

John and Brantley examine a new defense of Mike Bickle that frames the Kansas City Star, prophetic signs, fasting, and spiritual warfare language as divine confirmation. They compare the argument to older patterns in William Branham’s movement, especially the idea of a “vindicated prophet” whose authority is protected even when evidence raises serious concerns. The discussion explores how prophetic mythology, name-dropping, fear of blasphemy, “touch not my anointed” rhetoric, accusations against critics, and appeals to spiritual authority can create powerful systems of narrative control. John and Brantley also discuss splinter groups, replatforming efforts, and why escalating language against critics and survivors should concern anyone watching the aftermath of IHOPKC. 00:00 Introduction 00:42 The Father's Heart Church Document And The Mike Bickle Replatforming Effort 03:09 The Vindicated Prophet Concept And The May 6/May 7 Connection 07:13 The Kansas City Star Claim And Prophetic Confirmation Logic 11:50 Four Signs, Narrative Control, And The Kansas City Star Framework 15:28 Splinter Groups, Cognitive Dissonance, And Doubling Down 17:26 Reframing Accusers, Divine Authority, And Coercive Language 19:08 Name-Dropping, Credibility Borrowing, And Spiritualized Associations 21:07 Apostolic Leaders, Double Standards, And Repentance Rules 23:37 Demonizing Critics And Turning Evidence Into Persecution 25:35 The Fast, Witches, Accusers, And Apocalyptic Reframing 28:38 Serpent Seed Language And Spiritualized Conspiracy Thinking 30:38 How Serpent Seed Was Reworked Into A Spiritual Conspiracy 33:09 Threat Language, The New Breed, And Touch Not My Anointed 35:04 Bob Jones, Prophetic History, And The Mythology Of IHOPKC 39:25 Cult Denial, Florida References, And Ongoing Allegations 41:06 Character References, Internal Witnesses, And Deputized Loyalty 44:19 Character Defense As A Red Herring 46:56 The Four Signs Reviewed And Reframing Abuse 49:34 Third-Party Investigations, Role Reversal, And Blocking Critics 51:30 Witch Hunt Language, Mob Formation, And The Danger Of Escalation 53:44 Splinter Groups, Intensifying Rhetoric, And Safety Concerns 55:03 Closing Document: https://fatherheartchurch.com/s/FINISH-002-New-Mike-Bickle-The-Kansas-City-Star-My-Confirmed-Prophetic-Sign-PJ-001-Copy.pdf ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

John talks with Kevin and Barbara Sisti about Mike Bickle's attempted return and the deeper problems they see inside IHOPKC and the wider charismatic world. The discussion examines hero worship, personality-driven religion, revisionist history, prayer movement culture, and why fallen leaders are often restored to protect a larger story. The conversation also explores how addiction, group identity, and extra-biblical authority can keep people trapped in unhealthy religious systems. Drawing from personal experience and historical analysis, John, Kevin, and Barbara argue that Christianity centers on Christ rather than celebrity leaders, prophetic myths, or institutional loyalty. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Mike Bickle’s Return And The Larger Apostasy Problem 04:53 Hero Worship, “Touch Not The Anointed,” And Biblical Accountability 08:38 Five-Fold Ministry, Extra-Biblical Revelation, And Twisted Scripture 13:00 Prayer Movements, Global Missions, And Changing Prophetic Narratives 17:13 Revisionist History And The Epic Hero Story 20:03 Restoring The Storyline After A Leader Falls 25:11 Character, Accountability, And The Mega-Church Problem 28:26 Personality Cults And The Painful Process Of Leaving 36:09 Historical Patterns Of Religious Leader Worship 40:34 Prophetic Characters, Sanitized Stories, And Strange Fruit 46:15 IHOPKC As A Personality-Centered System 48:01 Cover-Up Culture, Prayer Networks, And Five-Fold Loyalty 52:21 Advice For People Who Feel Trapped 55:03 Closing ______________________ Kevin & Barb's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pellegrinowalk ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

Mike Bickle is back — three years after credible abuse allegations rocked the International House of Prayer in Kansas City which Bickle founded. Now his supporters are promoting a "global fast" to restore him. But whistleblowers and survivor advocates, including former IHOPKC staff members Elizabeth Herder and Dwayne Roberts, who join me on this podcast, question whether there’s been real repentance or just a calculated return to power. This program was released on Apr. 20, 2026, as a transcript and audio podcast: https://roysreport.com/podcast/mike-bickle-is-back/ THE ROYS REPORT is a media outlet dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. If you value this podcast, please consider financially supporting this ministry at https://www.roysreport.com/donate VISIT ONLINE - https://www.roysreport.com FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM -   https://instagram.com/reachjulieroys/ LIKE ON FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/reachjulieroys FOLLOW ON X -   https://twitter.com/reachjulieroys   FOLLOW ON THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@reachjulieroys FOLLOW ON BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/julieroys.bsky.social #theroysreport #mikebickle #IHOPKC

Take back control of your inbox with Proton Mail → https://proton.me/notthegoodgirl 💌 No ads, no trackers, no data selling — just real privacy that protects your emails. Pastor Mike Bickle lived a scandalous double life and created a cult that centered him as a prophet, but the trail of victims he left in his wake would be his undoing. 0:00 Intro 2:47 The Beginning 5:10 Chosen by God? Mike Says So 7:41 Victim Number 1 11:01 Start of Mike's Speech 12:29 End of Mike's Speech 15:34 Bob Jones: Eccentric Demon Wrangler 19:00 John Wimber 22:08 Mike Loves the Youths 24:56 Fire in the Night 27:16 Another Victim 31:59 Deborah's Realization 35:42 Mike Gets Jealous 38:31 Start of Mike's Speech 41:50 End of Mike's Speech 44:29 Mike's Internal Deadbolts 47:22 The Reckoning 50:08 Tammy Comes Back 53:09 The Investigation 56:06 Mike’s Victims Speak to Lawmakers 57:20 Pet Palate Cleanser More NOT THE GOOD GIRL videos: A Wealthy Televangelist Family Implodes In Scandal, Lies, & Cover Up | Daystar Documentary https://youtu.be/dZ7siPe2opQ The Millionaire Preacher With A Weight Loss Cult | Gwen Shamblin Documentary https://youtu.be/h5ayw21ZE6g The Actor, The Cult, & The Women Left In Their Wake | Documentary https://youtu.be/YFu5znY-eio The Pastor, The Playmate, and The Christian Pimp | Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker Documentary https://youtu.be/j9ZiTEguN3w The Scandals and Family Betrayal of TBN’s Paul and Jan Crouch | Documentary https://youtu.be/E2l_TR3lDLI TV's Scandalous Christian Family and Their Fundamentalist Cult | The Duggars and IBLP Documentary https://youtu.be/sUyEuwCUKhw The Scandalous Downfall of Justin Bieber's Pastor & Hillsong Church | Carl Lentz Documentary https://youtu.be/kng12Bc3y4k The Scandalous Life of Pastor Ted Haggard... And His Dark Return | Documentary https://youtu.be/adICmN2RJ1U Written by: Vivian @vivianflrs Josie Naikoi (NOT THE GOOD GIRL) Edited by: Dan Nunez Aldous Xavier Josie Naikoi (NOT THE GOOD GIRL) Narrated by: Josie Naikoi (NOT THE GOOD GIRL) Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OlHMfB-qLYLNg7Fo2zDjCqMjmFwohpj-QI4LUf57U0U/edit?usp=sharing Support: https://www.patreon.com/notthegoodgirl Join this channel as a member if you feel like it: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DMThX0F-h6F1nzCbp6shw/join To submit a pic of your pet to be featured in a video, email notthegoodpet@gmail.com. Only animals in the photos, please. Business Inquiries: josie@josienaikoi.com Please do not send hate to anyone mentioned in this video. Per FTC guidelines: ProtonMail is the sponsor of this video. Hi there. You’ve reached the bottom. :) Thank you for watching!

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K Firefly Report: https://william-branham.org/data/topics/international_house_of_prayer/publication/firefly_-_ihopkc_final_report.pdf John and Jed discuss the recent independent investigation into the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOP KC) and the abuse allegations against its former leader, Mike Bickle. They examine the broader implications of the report for the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement and the authoritarian structures that enabled such abuses to persist. The conversation highlights the systematic nature of abuse within IHOP KC, including Bickle’s pattern of grooming and spiritual manipulation. They also discuss the Matthew 18 process, which was used to silence victims and protect leadership, and how this structure created a sanctuary for abusers. The report confirms long-suspected abuses, detailing how victims were coerced into silence and how leaders covered up crimes rather than seeking justice, including Deborah Perkins (Jane Doe #1) As they delve into the report’s findings, John and Jed expose the systemic failures that allowed abuse to flourish within IHOP KC. The investigation uncovered testimony from over 224 individuals, with at least 32 confirmed victims of sexual abuse. The report also verifies that Bickle and IHOP leadership used prophetic manipulation to control and groom members, reinforcing a culture of secrecy and impunity. The scale of the abuses, combined with the refusal of leadership to allow external accountability, mirrors patterns seen in other NAR movements. They emphasize the importance of independent investigations and the courage of survivors in bringing these stories to light. The discussion underscores the need for greater transparency, accountability, and protection for those who have suffered within these authoritarian religious structures. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Breaking News at IHOP KC 01:52 The Significance of the Investigation 03:30 Patterns of Abuse and Cover-Ups 05:06 The Role of Authoritarian Structures 07:04 Understanding IHOP KC’s Influence 09:48 How the Investigation Began 13:10 The Initial Allegations and Response 17:24 The Role of Advocacy Groups 20:27 The Internal Investigation and Its Failures 22:48 Third-Party Investigation Findings 26:26 The Scope of the Abuse and Testimonies 30:37 How Victims Were Silenced 35:10 Prophetic Manipulation in Grooming 40:08 IHOP Leadership’s Role in Cover-Ups 46:17 Victims Forced to Confront Abusers 52:42 The Culture of Protection for Abusers 57:23 Final Thoughts on Accountability and Justice ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books