Episode

Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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47:20
Published: Thu May 07 2020
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Robert is joined again by Vic Berger to continue discussing Televangelist, Jim Bakker. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Koh Tao, a picturesque island off the coast of Thailand, has been the site of dozens of mysterious tourist deaths over the last 20 years.
00:00 - 02:26 (02:26)
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Koh Tao Island
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Koh Tao, a picturesque island off the coast of Thailand, has been the site of dozens of mysterious tourist deaths over the last 20 years. Meanwhile, in London, a full-scale Victorian era glass building called the Crystal Palace Ministry Center was built to look like the gargantuan palace itself.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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Jim Baker raised money for overseas ministries and humanitarian aid, but instead used it to fund a theme park, leading to a $70 million debt.
02:26 - 09:02 (06:35)
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Jim Baker
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Jim Baker raised money for overseas ministries and humanitarian aid, but instead used it to fund a theme park, leading to a $70 million debt.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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The podcast explores the rise and fall of televangelist Jim Bakker, who was found guilty on 24 counts of fraud and sentenced to 45 years in prison, but became a gay icon due to her makeup style.
09:02 - 12:08 (03:05)
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Jim Bakker
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The podcast explores the rise and fall of televangelist Jim Bakker, who was found guilty on 24 counts of fraud and sentenced to 45 years in prison, but became a gay icon due to her makeup style.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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The podcast discusses former televangelist Jim Baker's attempt at redemption and the challenges he faces in winning over a new, forgiving community.
12:08 - 19:21 (07:12)
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Religion
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The podcast discusses former televangelist Jim Baker's attempt at redemption and the challenges he faces in winning over a new, forgiving community.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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The transcript includes some controversial comments about race made by Branson and Lori, that uses derogatory terms when talking about certain ethnicities and locations.
19:21 - 23:48 (04:27)
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Racism
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The transcript includes some controversial comments about race made by Branson and Lori, that uses derogatory terms when talking about certain ethnicities and locations.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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The speaker discusses the difference in tax treatment between receiving money as a gift versus receiving money from selling a product, specifically survival gear.
23:50 - 27:31 (03:41)
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Taxes, Survival Gear
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The speaker discusses the difference in tax treatment between receiving money as a gift versus receiving money from selling a product, specifically survival gear.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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Behind the Bastards
The speaker describes survival food as freeze dried packets mixed with water and also discusses the impact of politics on this industry.
27:32 - 31:30 (03:58)
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Survival food
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The speaker describes survival food as freeze dried packets mixed with water and also discusses the impact of politics on this industry.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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In modern ads, Jim Baker emerged from prison with a cap, a beard, and an appearance that is surreal and often compared to David Cross in a costume.
31:30 - 35:32 (04:02)
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Jim Bakker
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In modern ads, Jim Baker emerged from prison with a cap, a beard, and an appearance that is surreal and often compared to David Cross in a costume.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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A discussion about the unsettling nature of Jim Bakker's show, with the host highlighting the efforts to edit videos and showcase the true horror.
35:33 - 39:30 (03:57)
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Jim Bakker
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A discussion about the unsettling nature of Jim Bakker's show, with the host highlighting the efforts to edit videos and showcase the true horror. The conversation also touches on his past crimes and whether he has been more cautious since his time in prison.

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The podcast explores the appeal of controversial leaders such as Alex Jones, who often spread conspiracy theories, to certain people and their potential impact on society.
39:30 - 44:12 (04:41)
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Controversial leaders
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The podcast explores the appeal of controversial leaders such as Alex Jones, who often spread conspiracy theories, to certain people and their potential impact on society.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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The speaker discusses how good freeze dried food looks like what it is, and describes a scenario in which someone claimed to have eyewitnesses to the increasing number of Mexican families in an area.
44:12 - 48:26 (04:14)
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Freeze Dried Food
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The speaker discusses how good freeze dried food looks like what it is, and describes a scenario in which someone claimed to have eyewitnesses to the increasing number of Mexican families in an area.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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The podcast episode discusses the sinister activities happening on the Island of Koh Tao and the emotional impact of watching distressing videos.
48:26 - 50:13 (01:46)
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Crime
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The podcast episode discusses the sinister activities happening on the Island of Koh Tao and the emotional impact of watching distressing videos.

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Part Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
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Behind the Bastards