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Author: Barry Bowen

Is James MacDonald the Next Jim Bakker? Allegations of Secret Budget Grow as Pastor Prepares Comeback
Investigations

Is James MacDonald the Next Jim Bakker? Allegations of Secret Budget Grow as Pastor Prepares Comeback

Posted on May 8, 2019May 10, 2019 by Barry Bowen

Thirty years ago, a jury convicted televangelist Jim Bakker of mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy after learning that he too, operated with a secret budget.

Convicted of Tax Evasion, Televangelist Todd Coontz to File an Appeal
Investigations

Convicted of Tax Evasion, Televangelist Todd Coontz to File an Appeal

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Barry Bowen

For those keeping track, the old cliche is true. “The Wheels of Justice turn slowly, but exceedingly fine.”

Televangelist Todd Coontz Case Opens Window Into Televangelist Money Trail
Investigations

Televangelist Todd Coontz Case Opens Window Into Televangelist Money Trail

Posted on April 12, 2018April 13, 2018 by Barry Bowen

Televangelists have long reaped extravagant financial benefits by appearing as special guests and hosting programs for religious TV networks.

TBN Sues Brittany Crouch Davidson 21 Times
Investigations

TBN Sues Brittany Crouch Davidson 21 Times

Posted on November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 by Barry Bowen

Brittany Crouch Davidson, the granddaughter of Trinity Broadcasting Network founders Paul Sr. and Jan Crouch, and niece to current TBN President Matthew Crouch, has been sued by the religious TV network 21 times.

Prayer List: Hurricane Harvey Floods Texas
News

Prayer List: Hurricane Harvey Floods Texas

Posted on August 29, 2017October 11, 2017 by Barry Bowen

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting “total rain accumulations of 15 to 30 inches and isolated maximum amounts of 40 inches over the middle and upper Texas coast through Thursday.”

FCC Pays Billion Dollars to Religious Broadcasters
News

FCC Pays Billion Dollars to Religious Broadcasters

Posted on August 3, 2017October 11, 2017 by Barry Bowen

Religious broadcasters have cashed in by selling their stations’ broadcast frequencies back to the FCC. In return, the FCC is re-licensing this wireless spectrum to the cell phone companies.

Investigation: Millions of Dollars in Assets Not Reported by IHOP Megachurch
Investigations

Investigation: Millions of Dollars in Assets Not Reported by IHOP Megachurch

Posted on July 19, 2017October 11, 2017 by Barry Bowen

Many discernment ministries have already written about the bad doctrines espoused by Bickle. Now it is time to examine his ministries’ finances. Are they transparent? Are there red flags (besides bad doctrine) that Christians should closely examine?

To Walk With God
Christian Living

To Walk With God

Posted on July 12, 2017October 11, 2017 by Barry Bowen

As we walk with God, we will enjoy the process of discovery, for God has hidden truths for us. “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.” – Proverbs 25:2

TBN Spends $20 Million on Attorneys’ Fees in Four Years
Investigations

TBN Spends $20 Million on Attorneys’ Fees in Four Years

Posted on July 8, 2017October 11, 2017 by Barry Bowen

In 1987, Congress held hearings to examine government oversight or the lack thereof for religious institutions. The hearing was spurred on by allegations of fraud…

Balance Sheet for Global Christianity
Books

Balance Sheet for Global Christianity

Posted on July 1, 2017October 11, 2017 by Barry Bowen

Following the spectacular implosion of President Nixon’s political career in the Watergate scandal, Warner Brothers released the drama “All The President’s Men.” In a key scene informant Deep Throat tells Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward, “Just follow the money.”

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