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Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch

Aug 12, 2025 · 36 min · Episode 638 · 34.9 MB
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Aimee Semple McPherson built America’s first megachurch, blended showbiz with salvation, and vanished in a scandal that captivated the nation.

Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch

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