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Welcome to Short of the Glory. We have a bone to pick with religion in America. We've found ourselves unsettled with the fact that powerful people and religious institutions operate in the shadows despite their large, well-funded following. That’s why we

Ellen & Madie


    • May 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    31: Kid Preachers & Unholy Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 54:09


    In our season three finale, we discuss two child preachers; Marjoe, a 1950s tent Evangelist and Duffey, a 1980s street preacher. We check in to see if the kids are indeed alright. Follow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    30: Kevin Zadai & Warrior Notes School of Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 56:02


    We are back in the classroom again, discussing a school…? Let us introduce you to Dr. Kevin Zadai, former airline employee who died, met Jesus, then came back knowing how to play the saxophone. Join us as we discuss Kevin, his school, and our own hopes & dreams. Follow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    29: Chi Alpha - Fraternity Flop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 51:28


    Today we tackle Greek life! Not really but we are covering another Christian college organization; Chi Alpha. What may seem like an innocuous and maybe an even boring Christian club, has also been accused of cult-like behavior. Most recently, it serves as a backdrop for an SA scandal in Texas. Join us today as we cover the Chi Alpha Christian organization!Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    28: Benny Hinn - The Miracle Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 67:16


    On this week's episode we discuss a legendary man known for, not only his miracle healings, but also great hair. Today we are discussing televangelist Benny Hinn, a modern day miracle man who claims to have healed thousands. We break down his life and the controversial healings performed during his Miracle Crusades, and whether Benny has gotten Botox.    Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    27: Terri Savelle Foy - Cheerleader of Grifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 51:50


    Happy Women's History Month! In celebration, we bring you our first woman of season 3. Today we are discussing Terri Savelle Foy, the daughter of televangelist Jerry Savelle. Though not a televangelist herself, Terri takes to social media to be the cheerleader of dreams, for a price. We are talking about vision boards, career coaching, and books that could have been PDFs. Join us!Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    26: CRU - In My Crusade Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 59:22


    Remember college and all the great, new people you got to meet? Today we discuss CRU, or Campus Crusade for Christ, the college organization turned multi-branch religious organization. Today we talk the vibey service they provide, their not so great founder and accusations of “being woke.”Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    25: The Daniel Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 53:50


    Today we take a break from our regular programming to talk about the silly phenomenon of Christian diets. Take a journey with us as we explore the Daniel Fast, or Daniel Plan as it is also called. We discuss some of our beef with diet culture, specifically as it pertains to Evangelical Christianity and their honoring of small bodies. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    24: Sean Feucht - Superspreader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 56:33


    On today's episode, Ellen and Madie take a brief trip in time, back to 2020, to talk about musician turned congressional candidate turned Christian nationalist. Isn't that how it goes? We are talking about Sean Feucht who hosted several large scale gatherings during a pandemic. Join us as we discuss this minor character and major world event. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    23: James Dobson - Mortal Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 58:55


    Layman? More like Lame-man. Today we are back to regularly scheduled programming and we are covering James Dobson. You may not have heard of this person but his influence has no doubt impacted the world you live in. Join us as we slowly lose our mind. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    22: John Hagee & Christian Zionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 58:25


    We're back! To kick off season 3, we are spending some time discussing the topic of Christian Zionism. We will talk about its influence in Israel and one of its biggest proponents, John Hagee. We hope that this discussion will contribute to a richer understanding of how influential Evangelical Christianity is, even outside the United States.    Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    21: Hillsong - Very Special Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 63:15


    Season Finale! Today we discuss the hot garbage fire of a situation, Hillsong. We cover the FX/Hulu documentary The Secrets of Hillsong providing our hot takes regarding Carl Lentz, Brian Houston, and actual evil person, Frank Houston. Join us! Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    20: Judah Smith - Celebrity Grifter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 63:46


    Did you know that there's a celebrity pastor that sucks? Join us today as we discuss pastor to the stars; Judah Smith. If you aren't aware, Judah is featured on the newest Lana Del Ray album. Though he tries to fly under the radar with his Chelsea boots and skinny jeans, no one is safe.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    19: Bob Jones University - BJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 47:59


    Content Warning: mentions of sexual assault. Ever wish you could go to a school that feels like it belongs in the 1950s? Welcome to Bob Jones University (BJU). Today we discuss BJU and its many awful takes on biology, race, and trauma-informed care. Welcome to the wild world of Bob Jones'. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    18: Paula White - Prophet for Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 60:17


    More than just a slimy member of Trump's fan club, today we discuss Paula White! This episode is bursting with content including mentions of private jets, murder, and theft. Who could have guessed! We hope you enjoy this brief overview of her many, many points of interest. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    17: Bethel Bubble - Not a Cult?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 64:02


    Cult or Hogwarts? On today's episode we take a peek into the wild and crazy world of Bethel Church, located in Redding, California. An episode that easily could have spanned about 6 hours, we boiled it down to a jam packed episode of twists and turns.  Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    16: Joyce Meyer - Your Mom's Televangelist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 60:51


    Content Warning: brief mentions of assault and murder. Today we cover our first lady of this season and discuss the hold that Joyce Meyer had over moms of the early 2000s and still today. We dive into her life, work, and fraud? Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    15: Kenneth Copeland - Unhinged Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 48:50


    Today we discuss pop-star turned jet pilot turned unhinged preacher who tried to blow away Covid-19. We are covering Kenneth Copeland and trying to get to the bottom of how it is possible someone can act like this on television. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    14: Joel Osteen - Tacky Rich Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 51:01


    A highly requested episode! We are back on to our regularly scheduled program. Today we discuss “America's Pastor” Joel Osteen. We cover the controversies, manifesting, and how white Joel's teeth appear. We also discuss the age old question - are you poor because God hates you or does Joel just make it seem like it.  Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

    13: Purity Culture Part 2 - Same Nonsense in a New Hat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 57:04


    Some would argue that the influence of purity culture has ended. The Jonas Brothers are now married, no more purity rings or nationwide abstinence pledges. However, we spend today's episode talking about how purity culture is still out there, just dressed up a little differently. Join us as we drop our hot takes and Madie says “girlies” a lot. Show notes:NYT: How an Abstinence Pledge in the '90s Shamed a Generation of EvangelicalsJosh Harris divorce: Kissed GoodbyeRNS: It's back: Purity Culture 2.0, Gen Z styleRetro Report videoSupport the show

    12: Purity Culture Part 1 - The Birds and the Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 50:17


    We're back, and we missed you! We have returned after a little break and are ready to go head first into purity culture. We talk about what it is, where it came from, and how it has impacted our own lives. Thanks for being here! Support the show

    11: Oral Roberts - Direct Mail Healer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 62:48


    Season one finale! We wrap up our first season covering Oral Roberts. Spiritual healer turned seed faith preacher. We'll cover the towering legacy of Oral's ministry and dive into the problematic nature of faith healing. As always, thank you for being here and supporting us through season one! Rate, review, and subscribe. Tell your mom about us so she can get all caught up before season two begins. 

    10: Aimee Semple McPherson - Girl Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 50:26


    A lady?! That's right, join us as we talk about our first woman televangelist, an OG that blows these jokers out the water. A celebrity, a preacher and kidnapped victim?! Who knows. Let's talk Sister Aimee today. Rate! Review! Subscribe! 

    09: Jimmy Swaggart - Petty Hypocrite

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 54:35


    Who knew there were so many bad dudes named Jim. Join us today as we cover a major plot twist, an OG “viral” apology, and a dude who is just icky. Let's talk about Jimmy Swaggart. Thank you for being here and as always rate, review & subscribe! 

    08: Jim Bakker - Scam Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 79:55


    One of the OG televangelists. Join us today as we delve into the wild and crazy life of Jimmy B. You may know him for his 1980s scandals but this man takes going off the deep end to a new level. Who knew there would be so much to talk about for just one man. Rate, review, subscribe! 

    07: A Very Special Episode - Roe v. Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 42:22


    Today we take a pause to cover some of the more recent events that have occurred in the United States. Join us as we process the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right for people to choose whether or not they will have a baby. Take a look at these sources we mentioned in the show:Ordinary EqualityStrict ScrutinyPBS Interview with Rev. Robert Schenck. American Hysteria

    06: Jerry Falwell Sr. - More Like Fal-smell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 55:11


    Today we try to unpack the traumatic childhood of Jerry Falwell Sr., the papa to the headline making, sex scandal having, former college president Jerry Falwell Jr.. Join us as we scratch the surface of Jerry Sr.'s life. A man who makes enemies out of magazine editors and Teletubbies. 

    05: Pat Robertson Part 2 - Strongest Thighs in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 49:20


    In part two we cover Pat in the ‘80s, ‘90s and today! A failed presidential run, series of scams, and an end of days New York Times bestseller just to scratch the surface of this busy guy's agenda. Join us on our second installment of the wild adventures of Marion Robertson!

    04: Marion ‘‘Pat" Robertson Part 1 - Wikipedia Page of Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 48:19


    In part one of two, we dive into the early life of our favorite talk show host, Pat Robertson. Let's take a walk through his early life all the way up to the beginnings of the 700 Club, that show you used to watch before Kyle XY. We will do a brief overview of the Christian Broadcasting Network and how it laid groundwork for Tucker Carlson-types. 

    03: Franklin Graham - Decidedly Not a Rebel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 52:12


    Today we cover the prodigal, Franklin Graham. We cover the likely daddy issues and his lame takeover of Daddy Graham's many ministries. Looking at this life through various angles, we attempt to paint the portrait of the man who has been bestowed with the Graham legacy. 

    02: Billy Graham - The Protestant Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 54:34


    Join Ellen and Madie for the inaugural episode of ‘Short of the Glory'. We start with the man largely credited for introducing evangelicalism to the mainstream, Billy Graham. We do a deep dive on his background and cover how he began to lay the groundwork for the much more terrible evangelical and televangelist leaders of the future. Turns out he is a bad person, probably. Hopefully our family still loves us after this one. 

    01: Short of the Glory - Nice to Meet You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 27:37


    Welcome to our podcast! We are two cousins who have major beef with White American Evangelicalism. In this episode we provide a little background on who we are and why we are doing this project. We are thrilled to have you as we explore the wild world of televangelists and beyond. 

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