Gwen Shamblin Lara
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2021
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
Miniseries
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Episodes
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Episode 147 min2021-09-30
The Kingdom
A deadly plane crash draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship, a Christian-diet-program-turned-church, and its infamous leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara.
Episode 247 min2021-09-30
A Family Affair
Gwen’s divorce and prompt remarriage to struggling actor/musician Joe Lara raise questions about the odd couple’s checkered past – and the church’s finances.
Episode 355 min2021-09-30
Seen But Not Heard
When two Remnant members are charged with murder, Gwen rallies her congregation to defend against claims of abuse. As former church members recount their chilling experiences, another tragedy threatens to upend the future of the church.
Episode 440 min2022-04-28
Revelations
After a mysterious accident claims the lives of Gwen, Joe, and some of their inner circle, former Remnant members grapple with the leader’s complicated legacy, and new voices come forward for the first time.
Episode 540 min2022-04-28
The Way Forward
As the Remnant Fellowship fights to control the narrative, footage of a never-aired reality series pilot surfaces, casting new light on the ways Gwen shaped her image and the lives of those who followed her.