My, What Big Teeth You Have! The Lion Ascends: The Rise of James MacDonald S1Ep3

In this first episode of a two-part saga, we trace the dramatic rise of James MacDonald, founder of Harvest Bible Chapel, from a small gathering in a high school auditorium to a multi-campus evangelical empire with nationwide influence. Drawing from reputable investigative reporting, we explore the charisma, the certainty, and the high-intensity ministry culture that propelled Harvest into megachurch territory — and the early signs of trouble that quietly cracked the foundation. With storytelling, humor, and narrative tension, this episode sets the stage for the unraveling yet to come, and highlights the crucial leadership lesson hidden inside MacDonald’s early years.