(OPINION) Josiah Johnson, brother to the widely followed self-described prophet Jeremiah Johnson, has publicly accused his sibling of fabricating prophetic visions and messages, particularly those involving former President Donald Trump.

Once involved in his brother’s ministry, Josiah has grown increasingly disillusioned with Jeremiah’s claims, which have influenced some Charismatic-leaning Christians, according to The Washington Post.

Early one morning, reflecting on his concerns, Josiah drafted a message to his social media followers. He questioned the integrity of those who might manipulate spiritual messages for personal gain, hinting at his brother’s activities without direct accusation.

The 36-year-old Jeremiah Johnson leads a ministry that touts him as being a global prophetic voice, with extensive outreach through social media, conferences, and online courses priced at $19.99, promising to teach “prophetic maturity,”

notes WaPo, adding that his influence peaked with claims that God had chosen Trump to expose “darkness and perversion in America,” garnering millions of views and a substantial following that includes over 328,000 on Facebook alone.

Despite their shared upbringing under a pastor father in Indianapolis and similar early interests, the brothers’ paths diverged dramatically.

Jeremiah’s portrayal of their childhood as enchanted starkly contrasts with Josiah’s claims of abuse and disillusionment, which he has shared with his wife, Jenn, and close confidants, WaPo reports. Their father, a significant figure in their lives, purportedly favored Jeremiah, deepening the rift between the siblings, WaPo adds.

The public dispute escalated when Jeremiah responded to Josiah’s criticisms with a denial, casting his brother’s accusations as slander and expressing his choice to remain silent in the face of familial betrayal. The conflict has spilled over into public forums, where supporters of both sides have engaged in heated exchanges. (CONTINUE)