Nathan Apffel - Inside the Dark World of Megachurches | Shawn Ryan Show | Episode #233

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In this episode of The Shawn Ryan Show, Shawn sits down with Nathan Apffel, an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has highlighted the stories of veterans, resilience, and the human spirit. Nathan shares his personal journey, what drives his storytelling, and how film can be a powerful tool to inspire change and bring untold stories to light. From military service to filmmaking, Nathan’s mission is rooted in purpose and impact.

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00:00 Introduction and Nervousness
00:16 Exposing Corruption in the Church
01:31 Public Reaction and Cultural Issues
04:36 Defining the True Church
06:26 Personal Faith Journey
08:19 The Role of Money in Churches
11:25 Gift of a Historical Bible
16:11 The Religion Business Docuseries
24:36 Modern Corruption vs. Biblical Ministry
38:06 Faith, Compensation, and Curiosity
47:17 Money, Mentors, and Monetization
49:14 Religious Corruption: A Case Study
01:11:17 LDS Church and Financial Secrecy
01:19:24 Church Structures and Loopholes
01:26:04 Support Systems and Mental Health
01:28:36 Transparency in Religious Finances
01:32:39 Extravagance in Mega Churches
01:40:15 Inurement and Exploitation
01:45:02 Kenneth Copeland Controversy
02:05:18 Faith, Struggles, and True Intentions
02:13:44 Financial Reform in the Church
02:18:31 Tithing and Misinterpretation
02:27:59 Transparency and Accountability
02:34:22 Church Reformation and the Path Forward
02:40:51 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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