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Podcast-The-Prophet- The case against the Word of Faith Fellowship - Matthew Fenner

S310: The Prophet – Matthew Fenner vs. the Word of Faith Fellowship Part 1

Who will take over the Word of Faith Fellowship when Jane Whaley is gone? Jane Whaley recently turned 80-years-old. Obviously, […]

Posted in: Episodes Season 2
The-Gambler-2 Art Schlichter

S207: The Gambler Part 2

Previously on Pretend Radio, we learned how Art Schlichter’s gambling habits destroyed Anita Barney life. She went from being the […]

Posted in: Episodes Season 1
word of faith fellowship, cult, north carolina, jane whaley, god, faith, con artist

S102: The Prophet – Word of Faith Fellowship Part 2

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The Word of Faith Fellowship, it’s become synonymous with horrifying rituals, physical abuse, and forced isolation. John Cooper remembers one of the Word of Faith Fellowship ministers commanding him to beat his wife.

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S101: The Prophet – Word of Faith Fellowship Part 1

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Pastor Jane Whaley, who many consider a cult leader, claims she is a prophet with direct communication with God.

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About PRETEND Podcast:
PRETEND podcast is consistently in the top 100 True Crime Podcasts in US, UK, Canada, and Australia. It has been featured in the New York Times, the BBC, and New York Magazine and Vulture named PRETEND in their top 52 True Crime podcast list.
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