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Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after fundamentalism.
124 - Amy Semple McPherson, the First Evangelical Megastar with Claire Hoffman
I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.
1 hour 11 minutes 10 seconds
1 month ago
124 - Amy Semple McPherson, the First Evangelical Megastar with Claire Hoffman
Troy and Brian chat with journalist and author Claire Hoffman about her book 'Sister Sinner,' which explores the life and mysterious disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson, a pioneering figure in American evangelicalism and Pentecostalism. The discussion covers Claire's own upbringing in a transcendental meditation community and then explores the complexities of McPherson's life, her scandalous disappearance, and the impact of fame on religious figures. The conversation also reflects on the nature of celebrity, the challenges of historical narratives in religion, and the importance of embracing the complexities of human experience.
I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.
Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after fundamentalism.
