Chapter

Overspending on a Houseboat
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59:27 - 1:05:02 (05:35)

The host talks about Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's overspending on a 43-foot houseboat, which was purchased using $6,000 of PTL's money after going $2.5 million over budget on their previous project.

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PPL's founder promised the construction company that they wouldn't fall behind $500,000 in payments, but by month three they were $2 million in debt and failed to secure a $50 million loan.
59:27 - 1:00:59 (01:31)
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PPL
Summary

PPL's founder promised the construction company that they wouldn't fall behind $500,000 in payments, but by month three they were $2 million in debt and failed to secure a $50 million loan.

Chapter
Overspending on a Houseboat
Episode
Part One: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Jim Bakker, after firing employees, used $6,000 of PTL's money for a down payment on a houseboat and also spent company money on fancy toys for himself.
1:00:59 - 1:03:08 (02:09)
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Jim Bakker
Summary

Jim Bakker, after firing employees, used $6,000 of PTL's money for a down payment on a houseboat and also spent company money on fancy toys for himself.

Chapter
Overspending on a Houseboat
Episode
Part One: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The speaker tells a story about their new house with a lake view and how it was a miracle that they were able to afford it.
1:03:08 - 1:05:02 (01:53)
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Miracle
Summary

The speaker tells a story about their new house with a lake view and how it was a miracle that they were able to afford it.

Chapter
Overspending on a Houseboat
Episode
Part One: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
Podcast
Behind the Bastards