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Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch by Gillian Jacobs, Vivian Le

Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch

from 99% Invisible

by Gillian Jacobs, Vivian Le

Published: Tue Aug 12 2025

Show Notes

Aimee Semple McPherson built America’s first megachurch, blended showbiz with salvation, and vanished in a scandal that captivated the nation.

Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch

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