Scamfluencers Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker: The God Fraud | Part 1 | 83
Dec 18, 2023
Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian broadcasting stars, rise to fame and build an empire which includes their own network and a theme park. However, their excessive spending and scandals lead them towards a judgment day. They face high stakes ahead of a live TV interview. Jim's search for a sign from God leads him to devote his life to the church. The rise of the Jim and Tammy Show sets them on a path to popularity. Their emotional performances on the PTL club captivate the audience. Despite being outsiders in the evangelical community, they pursue their ambitions to build a Christian theme park and university. Stay tuned for more on their trial, delays, and chaos in the next episode.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
A Search for a Sign
05:52 • 5min
The Rise of the Jim and Tammy Show
10:41 • 5min
The Rise of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker on the PTL Club
15:54 • 4min
The Rise and Ambitions of Jim and Tammy Bakker
20:11 • 21min
The Chaos Continues
40:46 • 2min
Book Discussion, Acknowledgments, and 'Dr. Death' Ad
42:18 • 2min