Holy Fraud: The Bakkers' Downfall
When faith built an empire, what brought it crashing down?
4.5 (14)
215 mins
Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker rise from televangelist fame to build a religious media empire fueled by donations, spectacle, and promises of salvation—until financial scandals, accusations, and public scrutiny threaten to destroy everything they created.
Ep 1:
The False Gospels
At the rise of American televangelism, the Bakkers captivate millions through televangelism, blending faith, entertainment, and emotional appeals into a rapidly growing empire.
Ep 2:
Pass The Loot
Money flows behind the pulpit with lavish spending, fundraising schemes, and financial misconduct allegations, raising serious questions about how donations are being used.
Ep 3:
All the Red Flags
Warning signs multiply as insiders, investigations, and mounting scandals expose cracks within the ministry as public trust starts to erode.
Ep 4:
Sufferers or Scandalous?
The empire collapses under scrutiny with court cases, media frenzy, and divided public opinion leave the Bakkers portrayed as either manipulative fraudsters or fallen figures consumed by scandal.
Discussions (5)
Alan
Level 7 · 4 mo agoAn air conditioned dog house while the donors are on food stamps is a massive L lol 😂 take the L Jim u turned fake tears into 45 years in prison
Eva
Level 6 · 4 mo agoI would never send my pension to a tv preacher lol
Duane
Level 6 · 4 mo agoDude 45 years is insane
