Oprah Winfrey & "John of God"
from Maintenance Phase
by Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes
Published: Tue Jun 22 2021
Show Notes
Special guest Kimberly Springer joins us to talk about an infamous, dangerous faith healer and his two — two! — appearances on Oprah's talk show. This episode contains, we're sorry to say, detailed descriptions of sexual assault.
Buy Kimberly's books:
- Storiesof Oprah: The Oprahfication of American Culture
- Living for the Revolution: Black Feminist Organizations, 1968-1980
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Links!
- Behindthe Bastards podcast series on John of God
- TheO Magazine article
- Johnof God, the Miracle Healer
- CelebrityHealer in Brazil Is Accused of Sexually Abusing Followers