Chapter
Investigating John of God, the Brazilian 'Spiritual Healer'
03:44 - 10:54 (07:09)
The origins of Brazilian healer John of God and the allegations of sexual abuse against him are examined, highlighting the strange claims of magical powers made by him and his followers.
Clips
The podcast hosts find it inexplicable that Oprah Winfrey entertained quacks on her show.
03:44 - 04:55 (01:10)
Summary
The podcast hosts find it inexplicable that Oprah Winfrey entertained quacks on her show. There appears to be no red flags for her even though these episodes preceded critical conversations about platforming people.
ChapterInvestigating John of God, the Brazilian 'Spiritual Healer'
EpisodeOprah Winfrey & "John of God"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Despite making grand claims about his psychic powers and ability to channel the medical expertise of spirits, little is known about the background of John of God, the spiritual healer who rose to fame in the early 2000s in the US media.
04:55 - 06:50 (01:55)
Summary
Despite making grand claims about his psychic powers and ability to channel the medical expertise of spirits, little is known about the background of John of God, the spiritual healer who rose to fame in the early 2000s in the US media.
ChapterInvestigating John of God, the Brazilian 'Spiritual Healer'
EpisodeOprah Winfrey & "John of God"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Spiritual healer John of God became an international sensation due to his alternative healing practices, attracting people seeking spiritual enlightenment and miraculous cures from around the world.
06:50 - 09:23 (02:32)
Summary
Spiritual healer John of God became an international sensation due to his alternative healing practices, attracting people seeking spiritual enlightenment and miraculous cures from around the world.
ChapterInvestigating John of God, the Brazilian 'Spiritual Healer'
EpisodeOprah Winfrey & "John of God"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The episode discusses unproven health remedies, such as practitioners wearing loose-fitting white clothing, and mentions an article from 2005 listing cure-all kinds of things.
09:23 - 10:54 (01:31)
Summary
The episode discusses unproven health remedies, such as practitioners wearing loose-fitting white clothing, and mentions an article from 2005 listing cure-all kinds of things.