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Nov 2024
1h 12m

The Prophecy: Part 1

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In this chilling first installment of a two-part series, Mackenzie and Hanna welcome Jubilee, whose journey takes listeners through the dangerous intersection of cult beliefs, prophetic manipulation, and emotional abuse.  Jubilee begins by recounting her entry into the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, a religious community known for its belief in mir ... Show More
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