Harold Camping, the founder of Family Radio, was a controversial figure known for his unorthodox interpretations of the Bible that often deviated from traditional Christian teachings. Camping's teachings, which he promoted on his radio platform, Family Radio, were based on his belief that the Bible, while the absolute word of God, should not be interpreted literally. Instead, he argued that each sentence contained deeper, hidden meanings that could only be deciphered by considering the context of the entire Bible and the passage's spiritual significance.

This method of interpretation, which blended literalism with allegory, allowed him to manipulate scripture to support his claims, leading to his rejection of mainstream Christian denominations and the formation of his own splinter group. Camping's teachings continued to be broadcast on Family Radio until 2018.