The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin(2021)
The fallout of faith
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.
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5 episodes • 2021Avg: 7.2
Miniseries
5 episodes • 2021Avg: 7.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kingdom | Sep 30, 2021 | 7.7 |
| 2 | A Family Affair | Sep 30, 2021 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Seen But Not Heard | Sep 30, 2021 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Revelations | Apr 28, 2022 | 7.0 |
| 5 | The Way Forward | Apr 28, 2022 | 6.0 |
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