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Franchise Faith: The Hidden Agenda Behind Global Church Plants
John and Jed discuss how cult dynamics infiltrate not only fringe religious groups like IHOP, YWAM, and Bethel, but also influence mainstream churches through branding, fragmentation, and spiritual elitism. Drawing from personal experiences and historical case studies, they highlight how movements often prioritize expansion and spectacle over accountability and genuine service. From church planting strategies to failed missions rooted in emotional manipulation, they show how much of the spiritual infrastructure today mirrors the corporate franchise model.
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