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Two-Faced: John of God

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John Of God
Spiritual Healing
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Brazil
Sexual Abuse
João De Deus
João Teixeira De Faria
Metoo Movement
Victims Of Abuse
Abadiania
Pedro Bial
Television Journalism
Sexual Assault
Oprah Winfrey
Spiritism
Brain Cancer
Casa
Faith Healing
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To thousands of people around the world, João Teixeira de Faria was known as John of God, a traditional Brazilian spiritual healer famous for performing miraculous medical procedures without anesthesia. But in 2018, it became clear that John of God was keeping a dark secret that would ultimately lead to his downfall. In this series, we follow a guru who built a holy empire, the criminal activity t... more

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The prosecution builds a unique case against John of God and takes him to trial, but was justice served? We hear from the victims, now several years since everything came to light, and the international spiritual community that is still flocking to A... more

After the news breaks about the allegations against John of God for sexual assault, the government gets flooded with calls from other victims, launching a taskforce to take down Brazil’s most famous healer.

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Journalists from Brazil’s largest news organization look into a Facebook post accusing John of God of rape. When they find other women with similar allegations, the journalists realize they have a much bigger story on their hands.

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John of God offers various kinds of treatment at his spiritual hospital, but some visitors are chosen for special one on one sessions with him. One survivor tells us what happened behind closed doors.

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Recent Guests

Camila Apel
Journalist behind the investigation that broke the story
Globo/Converso Cumbial
Episode: 6: The Fall
Cristina Fibi
Journalist contributing to ongoing coverage
Conversa Combial/Journalism
Episode: 6: The Fall
Michael Baylott
Former tour guide and witness
Casa de Doinacio/Abadiania tourism
Episode: 6: The Fall
Ana Paula
Victim survivor providing perspective
Survivor community
Episode: 6: The Fall
Camila R
Survivor, discussed in episode three
Survivor/Advocacy
Episode: 6: The Fall
Luciano Miranda
Criminal prosecutor involved in the case
Public Prosecutor's Office, Goiás
Episode: 5: Taking Down John of God
Camila R.
Survivor whose case was pivotal to the prosecution strategy
Private individual (Camila R.)
Episode: 5: Taking Down John of God
Zahida Maus
Central witness whose allegations were publicized
Public figure featured in media coverage
Episode: 5: Taking Down John of God
Cristina Rocha
Professor of anthropology from Brazil, who researched John of God.
Professor of anthropology
Episode: 2: A Healer is Born

Host

Martina Castro
Martina Castro is the host and writer of the podcast, serving as the executive producer. She brings her expertise in storytelling and journalism to the show, guiding listeners through the complex narratives surrounding João Teixeira de Faria and his impact.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Really into it

    I heard about this from MFM and decided to give it a shot and I’m so glad I did! It reminds me of the Serial podcast series which is one of my favorites and the format and content are done well and is intriguing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mel Chel
    United States18 days ago
  • A story that touches you in so many layers, a must podcast. And if you can hear it in Spanish, even better!

    Audible
    5
    E. Sabaiz
    United States18 days ago
  • Wild that 10 yrs ago..

    Maybe about 10 years ago, a friend of mine went to Brazil to see this man she called john of God. She requested I give her a prayer request and a photo of myself that she would present to john of God so he could pray for me, which I guess was a common practice when going to see him. When she came back, she told me that john of God had personally invited me to come back to meet him, and that out of the group of people she went with I was the only one who received a personal invitation based off o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ktmac001
    United States19 days ago
  • Spanish?!!

    Thank you for creating a podcast that I can share with my mum. She loves hearing something we can share in her first language.

    Also I love jay elias is still part of the ER family. I feel we have seen him develop since his early days!!! 🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slmsvlrj
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Please use correct terms

    When speaking of teenagers who have been SA’ed, please refer to the correctly as “girls” “teens” or “kids.” They are not “17-yr old women.”

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sctoscano
    United States22 days ago

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There is a strong appreciation for how it respects the narratives of survivors, while also calling out injustices in the faith healing community.

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United Kingdom/True Crime
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#115
Canada/True Crime
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Australia/True Crime
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Singapore/True Crime
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#38
New Zealand/True Crime

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Exploring the complex and controversial figure of João Teixeira de Faria, widely known as John of God, this series examines the dichotomy of his public persona as a revered spiritual healer versus the troubling allegations of sexual abuse and manipulation that emerged in recent years. Through firsthand accounts from individuals who sought his help, the narrative weaves a tale that highlights the sinister undercurrents of faith healing movements, illuminating how desperate individuals often find themselves entangled in a web of trust and deceit. The storytelling emphasizes the clash between hope and vulnerability, drawing listeners into a multifaceted investigation into the dark side of faith and belief in miraculous cures.

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