Bad Christian Books

Up this week: charismatic charlatan Benny Hinn. How do we distinguish between the work of the Holy Spirit and the lies humans tell? Why does Samuel know so many Kenneth Copeland quotes? Will the cup of Prosperity Gospel content ever run dry?Follow us: linktr.ee/badchristianbooksHosts: Mary Hall @hall_marye; Samuel Cullado @fakesammyc, author pageArt: Anna Cullado @annacullado; Theme music: Landon Hall, websiteOther music:"Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseHappy Happy Game Show Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License[SOURCES]Good Morning, Holy Spirit by Benny HinnA Question of MiraclesBenny Hinn Classics: Healings and Miracles in ChicagoBenny Hinn's False Prophecies for the 1990'sBenny Hinn: Best-Selling Author Admits Mistakes, Vows Changes, Christianity TodayThe prosperity gospel, explained, VoxGreed - Benny Hinn, Seven Deadly SinnersBlessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel by Kate Bowler

Joel Osteen's magnum opus! Can magical thinking really give you everything you want? Why is the prosperity gospel so popular? Is Samuel a skinny goat? Mary breaks down America's most popular preacher.–Follow: Twitter, Instagram, linktr.ee/badchristianbooksContact: [email protected]: Mary Hall @hall_marye; Samuel Cullado @fakesammyc, author pageArt: Anna Cullado @annacullado; Theme music: Landon Hall, website–[SOURCES]The Power of I AM, by Joel OsteenPositive Declarations from Pastor Joel Osteen, Oprah Winfrey NetworkThe Joel Osteen Sermon that Changed Oprah’s Life by Tim ChalliesJoel Osteen / Lakewood Church, Ministry WatchProsperity Gospel Beliefs on the Rise Among Churchgoers, Lifeway ResearchersThe Number of People in the Exodus from Egypt, Colin J. HumphreysWhy did America's biggest megachurch take so long to shelter Harvey victims? The GuardianLakewood Church’s $60m ‘smiling pastor’ holds up worldly success as proof of God’s favour, Financial TimesAnalysis: Top 10 Churches That Participated in Hillsong Family’s ‘Celebrity Preacher’s Scam,’ The Roys Report‘I Am Who I Am’? The Real Meaning of God’s Name in Exodus, Michael LeFebvre, The Center for Hebraic ThoughtBLESSED: The History of an American Prosperity Gospel by Kate Bowler

Is Ramsey Solutions really the Best Place to Work? Why does Dave reveal so much at company devotions? Is a Christian celebrity a good thing? What is gazelle intensity???–Follow: Twitter, Instagram, linktr.ee/badchristianbooksContact: [email protected]: Mary Hall @hall_marye; Samuel Cullado @fakesammyc, author pageArt: Anna Cullado @annacullado; Theme music: Landon Hall, website–[SOURCES]The Prophet, Pacific StandardTotal Money Makeover, Dave RamseyIs Dave Ramsey’s empire the ‘best place to work in America’? Say no and you’re out, Religion News ServiceThe Financial Whisperer to Trump’s America, Politico#DoneWithDave: Why We Are Calling Quits With Dave Ramsey, The Price of Avocado Toast, Episode 29, 36, 64, 71, 82, 90-92Untangled Faith, Episodes 17-25Employees Have To Follow The Moral Code, Ramseysolutions.com Dave Ramsey sued for $150 million by former fans who followed his timeshare exit advice, Religion News ServiceHillsong Church - Dave Ramsey, YouTubeThe Case(s) Against Dave Ramsey, Melissa Hogan

The man behind the makeover! Would eliminating debt solve poverty? Are Dave's rules evergreen? Where is the security gland located? Mary leads us on a deep dive into the budget bible that took both the Christian and secular world by storm.Follow us: linktr.ee/badchristianbooksContact: [email protected] by Anna Cullado; Theme music by Landon Hall[SOURCES]7 Steps That Can Make You a Millionaire in 12 Years! The Ramsey Show Highlights, Youtube“Borrowed future” Episode 1“The Dave Ramsey Show” Third Largest TAlk Show in the U.S., ramseysolutions.comBroke Millennials Are Flocking to Financial Guru Dave Ramsey. Is His Advice Any Good? MoneyDave Ramsey’s Net Worth + How He Became So Rich, The StriveThe Rise and Fall of the VCR, ArtifactIf Your Goal Is Success, Don’t Consult These Gurus, Fast CompanyThe Geographic Distribution of Extreme Wealth in the U.S., Institute on Taxation and Economic PolicyWorked Over by Jamie McCallumMore colleges, states promise free tuition. Should all? NewsNationThe State of U.S. Wealth Inequality, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisWhere Banks Don’t Lend, WBEZ

Samuel and Mary get candid! Are testimonies cringe? Does God speak? Is the church evil? Where is the College That Shall Not Be Named? On this episode we open the book of our lives and share why it's so full of opinions. || Intro and Outro Music by Landon Hall || Cover Art by Anna Cullado ||

There's no better way to hear the voice of God than through the war cries of a half-naked Scottish man on the battlefield! Is Samuel a poser? Does Mary have a manly enough reading voice? Did Mel Gibson ruin Christianity? Samuel dives into one of many turn of the century books about "true masculinity" and charts a journey from a ranch in Montana to a drug cartel in Mexico. || Intro and Outro Music by Landon Hall || Cover Art by Anna Cullado ||

Everyone's favorite homeschool himbo! How did Samuel accidentally fall into courtship in high school? Did Mary make the most of God's gift of singleness? Samuel dives into the late 90's ur text of purity culture and how someone who hadn't finished puberty wrote the rules of evangelical millennial dating. || Intro and Outro Music by Landon Hall || Cover Art by Anna Cullado ||