The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin (2021)
09/30/2021 (US) • 47m
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.
Top Billed Cast
Last Season
2021 | 5 Episodes
Season 1 of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin premiered on September 30, 2021.
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Status
Ended
Network
Type
Miniseries
Original Language
English
Keywords
child abuse
diet
custody battle
cult
tennessee
beaten to death
brainwashing
religious fundamentalism
cult leader
religious cult
eating disorder
weight loss
god complex
corrupt church
false prophet
plane crash
fat shaming
abused child
christian faith
obedience to authority
mental abuse
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