The Importance of Clarity for Closure
The journey away from the message is intensely messy. It’s unavoidable, and there are many reasons for the emotional mess it makes – all of which are worth learning about. Why is it worth learning...
Author: James Rozak
Letting it Burn & Rebuilding After the Flames
Fire is amazing. It’s beautiful, it’s illuminating, it’s intense. At it’s best, it’s exciting and useful. At it’s worst, it’s destructive and dangerous. Think of how it starts – a fire in an unwanted...
Married to a Message Man: What Should I Do?
(This article is intended for a wife who has questioned / doubted / disbelieved the Message – while her husband continues to believe) For the last few years, perhaps the most frequent message I’ve...
It’s 2017: Update from Morning Mercy
Four Years of Freedom It is now the 4th Anniversary of my leaving the Message! If I were to compare the first days of leaving with how I am doing now – time has...
Video: The Universal Principles of Undue Influence
I always hesitate to use the word “cult” because I know how hurtful & strong it is. I know I always felt very offended and misunderstood when someone (who knew nothing about my experience)...
Oneness vs Trinity: A Video Debate
This is a massive point of contention for people leaving the Message, and wrestling with issues of theology. A well known debate helps present a view.
Respecting Freedom vs Undue Influence
Despite the fact that I disagree with William Branham’s message, I respect the freedoms for their churches to practice their faith. But challenging information needs to be public.
One True Churches
A “One True Church” is a religious group that, through it’s blend of teachings, impresses upon it’s members that their group is THE ONLY path to truth.
What is Indoctrination?
Indoctrination could be described as the process of imparting, not teaching.
Uncomfortable Questions: “What Do You Believe?”
People expect that you should have immediate answers for why you are leaving and, ultimately, where you are going. Should you have an answer – or is it okay to not know?
The Fear of Psychology
Psychology: A Contentious Issue I’m going to cut right to my point for this article before I start. If you are coming out of the Message, there are certain things which have been made...
Giving Yourself Permission
After years of performing for perfection, it’s hard to know what to do with yourself. The transition requires time and grace – for yourself.
First Public Statement After Leaving: James Rozak
Publish in July 2013 – the first public statement from former Associate Pastor, James Rozak.
Separating the Messenger from the Message
Once I pulled William Branham away from the teaching – I could, for the first time in my life, look at WHAT HE SAID with a critical mind. I wasn’t TRYING to disagree with him or be critical. But it was necessary