72: John of God - The Ultimate Sinner

from Seven Deadly Sinners · host Rachael O'Brien

If you can con Oprah, you can con anyone. This is the story of one of the greatest grifters of all time. But, he didn't stop there...he's also one of biggest criminal abusers of women, girls, anyone that didn't want his grimy crackled hands on them.... SPONSORS:Storyworth is the best gift I've ever given my family and now my new mother in law! With StoryWorth I am giving those I love most a thoughtful, personal gift from the heart and preserving their memories and stories for years to come. Go to www.storyworth.com/sinners and save $10 on your first purchase! Want the best smoothest shave of your life, delivered to your door? Then look no further than Athena Club! Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to www.athenaclub.com and use promo code sinners! SOURCES:Sources:https://www.newsweek.com/john-god-nickname-joao-teixeira-de-faria-where-john-god-now-today-1623007https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/posts/brazil-s-invisible-spiritshttps://journals.sfu.ca/seemj/index.php/seemj/article/viewFile/181/146https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Brazil-s-John-of-God-hoax-or-spiritual-healer-3466892.phpNetflix John of God: The Crimes of a Spiritual HealerMiracle Man - John of God documentary https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Primetime/story?id=482292&page=1

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