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From Prophets to Performers: How Christianity Became a Stage Act
John and Bob dive deep into the growing entanglement between modern religious leadership and the culture of entertainment. They begin by exploring how charismatic figures use divine authority as a tool to justify behavior that contradicts traditional Christian teachings. Drawing from their personal experiences and research, they trace how religious performance evolved into spectacle—shaped by branding, narcissism, and a demand for attention. They also discuss how market-driven ministry, rooted in the postwar influence of fundamentalism and cultural narcissism, turned church leadership…
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