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Sister, Sinner, Icon: Claire Hoffman On Aimee Semple McPherson’s Miraculous Rise & Disappearance
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In today’s podcast, we explore Claire Hoffman’s latest book, Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson. As a chronicle of America’s most famous woman evangelist, this is an unforgettable story of an iconic person – who was largely overlooked during her lifetime – who ultimately changed the world…
Claire is a journalist and author who reports for national magazines, where she covers culture, religion, celebrities, business, and more. She was formerly a staff reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone. She also serves on the board of the Goldhirsh Foundation, Columbia Journalism School, and ProPublica. Her first book, a memoir, Greetings from Utopia Park: Surviving a Transcendent Childhood, was published in 2016 by Harper Collins.
Click play to discover:
- Claire’s unique background and how it influences her writing.
- The challenges associated with Aimee Semple McPherson’s fame.
- The origins of Pentecostalism and how McPherson helped shape it.
- How Claire did the research for Sister, Sinner.
You can keep up with Claire and her ongoing work by visiting her website!
Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
🛍️ Recommended Products & Useful Reads from This Episode:
- 📚 Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson by Claire Hoffman 👉 Check it out on Amazon
- 📚 Greetings from Utopia Park: Surviving a Transcendent Childhood by Claire Hoffman 👉 Get it here
- 📚 Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous, Scandalous Story of Aimee Semple McPherson, Audible Audiobook by Claire Hoffman 👉 Grab the audiobook now
- 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out
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In today’s podcast, we explore Claire Hoffman’s latest book, Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson. As a chronicle of America’s most famous woman evangelist, this is an unforgettable story of an iconic person – who was largely overlooked during her lifetime – who ultimately changed the world…
Claire is a journalist and author who reports for national magazines, where she covers culture, religion, celebrities, business, and more. She was formerly a staff reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone. She also serves on the board of the Goldhirsh Foundation, Columbia Journalism School, and ProPublica. Her first book, a memoir, Greetings from Utopia Park: Surviving a Transcendent Childhood, was published in 2016 by Harper Collins.
Click play to discover:
- Claire’s unique background and how it influences her writing.
- The challenges associated with Aimee Semple McPherson’s fame.
- The origins of Pentecostalism and how McPherson helped shape it.
- How Claire did the research for Sister, Sinner.
You can keep up with Claire and her ongoing work by visiting her website!
Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
🛍️ Recommended Products & Useful Reads from This Episode:
- 📚 Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson by Claire Hoffman 👉 Check it out on Amazon
- 📚 Greetings from Utopia Park: Surviving a Transcendent Childhood by Claire Hoffman 👉 Get it here
- 📚 Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous, Scandalous Story of Aimee Semple McPherson, Audible Audiobook by Claire Hoffman 👉 Grab the audiobook now
- 🎙️ Blue Yeti USB Microphone – A top choice for aspiring podcasters and speakers who want professional-grade audio at home. 👉Check it out
Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!
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