Sister, Sinner, Icon: Claire Hoffman On Aimee Semple McPherson’s Miraculous Rise & Disappearance

In today’s podcast, we explore Claire Hoffman’s latest book, Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson. As a chronicle of America’s most famous woman evangelist, this is an unforgettable story of an iconic person – who was largely overlooked during her lifetime – who ultimately changed the world…

Claire is a journalist and author who reports for national magazines, where she covers culture, religion, celebrities, business, and more. She was formerly a staff reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone. She also serves on the board of the Goldhirsh Foundation, Columbia Journalism School, and ProPublica. Her first book, a memoir, Greetings from Utopia Park: Surviving a Transcendent Childhood, was published in 2016 by Harper Collins.

Click play to discover:

• Claire’s unique background and how it influences her writing. 
• The challenges associated with Aimee Semple McPherson’s fame.
• The origins of Pentecostalism and how McPherson helped shape it. 
• How Claire did the research for Sister, Sinner.

You can keep up with Claire and her ongoing work by visiting her website!

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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