Episode 175: Remembering Waco: The Branch Davidian Cult Tragedy 30 Years Later

<p>Remembering Waco: The Branch Davidian Cult Tragedy 30 Years Later<br><br><strong>TWO FREE BOOKS</strong> - Take advantage of the special offer mentioned at the end of this episode: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/waco">Watchman.org/Waco</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thirty years ago this month, a small army of federal agents stormed the compound of the Branch Davidian cult led by David Koresh. The deadly assault ended a 51-day standoff but also resulted in a tragic fire which consumed the compound and claimed the lives of over 80 people, including 26 children and four federal agents.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of the Profile Watchman senior apologist Brady Blevins sits down with president of Watchman Fellowship James Walker and discusses not only what it was like for Watchman Fellowship during the Waco siege, but also the history and development of this sect of Seventh Day Adventism, what went wrong and the circumstances which contributed to the tragedy. Most importantly, remembering Waco helps us to never forget the tragic consequences that may result from pursuing false Christs and counterfeit Christianity.<br><br>Next week we broadcast our interview with Robert Scott, a Branch Davidian we helped break free from David Koresh. The following week we feature our interview with Clive Doyle a Branch Davidian who continued to believe in Koresh even after being badly burned in the fire.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES</strong>:</p><ul> <li>Video: James Walker's Interview with Former Branch Davidian <strong>Robert Scott</strong>: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/Robert">watchman.org/Robert</a> </li> <li>Video: James Walker's Interview with Current Branch Davidian and Burn Survivor <strong>Clive Doyle</strong>: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/Clive">watchman.org/Clive</a> </li> <li>Watchman Fellowship Archives: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/articles/cults-alternative-religions/branch-davidian-theology/">Branch Davidian Theology</a> </li> <li>Watchman Fellowship Archives: <a href="https://