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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 20 MIN

What did Dolly Parton believe?

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter and tmatt

Dolly Parton holds a unique spot in American culture as one of only a handful of artists whose appeal crossed political, religious, and generational lines. What role did her faith play in her life? How did she deal with her massive stardom? We look at her life with east Tennessee native Terry Mattingly.Further ReadingCrossroads: Was Dolly a none of the above believer?Guest InfoTerry Mattingly is the former editor of Get Religion. He is a journalist and professor who writes at the Rational Sheep blog and has written the nationally-syndicated On Religion column since 1988. Follow him on X @tweetmattingly. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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