Ep. 663: Ponzi Scheme Targets Churchgoers, Deaf Ministry, 50 Largest Ministries in the US

On today’s program, a $46 million ponzi scheme defrauded hundreds of investors, many of them targeted through church relationships. We’ll have details.

And, ministries are using apps and film to reach deaf people who often struggle with isolation. A new animation project is slated to become the world’s first sign language animation of the Gospel of Luke. We’ll take a look.

Plus, a look at the 50 largest Christian ministries, representing $16.5 billion in revenue.

 But first, a former New York megachurch pastor is going to prison for sexually abusing two children. John Camardo was executive pastor of The Chapel, a multisite church in the Buffalo area. He pleaded guilty in July, and a judge just sentenced him to eight years in prison.

 The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. We get editorial, database, and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, Heidi Allums, Casey Sudduth, and Christina Darnell. Writers who contributed to today’s program include Jessica Etturalde, Kim Roberts, Bob Smietana, Tony Mator, Kadence McKinnon, Kathryn Post, and Makella Knowles.

Until next time, may God bless you.

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