Gwen Shamblin Lara
Self (archive footage)
Series
Watch The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin (2021) Online
Synopsis
“The fallout of faith”
Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
Episodes
Miniseries
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1. The KingdomNow viewing2021-09-3047m7.7A deadly plane crash draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship, a Christian-diet-program-turned-church, and its infamous leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara.
2. A Family Affair2021-09-3047m7.5Gwen’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.
3. Seen But Not Heard2021-09-3055m8.0When 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.
4. Revelations2022-04-2840m7.5After 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.
5. The Way Forward2022-04-2840m6.0As 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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Joe Lara
Self (archive footage)
Natasha Pavlovich
Self - Former Girlfriend of Joe Lara
No photo Megan Cox
Self - Member 1996-2006
No photo Helen Byrd
Self - Member 2008-2017
No photo Rafael Martinez
Self - Cult Interventionist
No photo Gina Wilson
Self - Member 1996-2012
No photo Rachel Phillips
Self - Member 2002-2009
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How many seasons does The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin have?
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin has 1 season and 5 episodes.
When did The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin first air?
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin first aired in 2021.
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What genre is The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin?
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin is classified as Documentary.