American Scandal
Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker | Faith Not Fact | 1
Jun 11, 2024
Evangelical leader Jim Bakker faces publicized trial for alleged sexual assault and business decisions after empire falls apart in 1987. Podcast discusses their rise to fame, strained relationship with wife Tammy Faye, and legal issues over fund misallocation.
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- Jim Bakker's defense strategy shifted to present his organization as a church to sway the jury amidst legal troubles.
- Financial mismanagement and personal drama within Bakker's empire led to potential legal repercussions and emotional turmoil with Tammy Fay.
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The Rise and Fall of Jim Bakker's Christian Media Empire
In the podcast episode, it delves into the rise and fall of Jim Bakker's Christian media empire. It begins in 1989, with Bakker facing legal troubles, accused of fraud in relation to hotel room promises at his Christian resort. The episode portrays Bakker's profound influence and success in Christian media, with a theme park, TV network, and massive viewer base. However, as the legal battle intensifies, Bakker's defense strategy shifts towards presenting his organization as a church rather than a hotel chain to sway the jury.
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