The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

2021 | 1 seasons | 5 episodes | 6.6 ★ (11)

The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
  • Overview

    Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.

  • Tagline

    The fallout of faith

  • First Air Date

    30 September 2021

  • Last Air Date

    28 April 2022

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Gwen Shamblin Lara

    Joe Lara

    Natasha Pavlovich

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