Coming Out Christian's mini-season "Scandalous" continues as Siobhan Boyd-Nelson and the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp welcome back Bishop Tim Wolfe, who is transitioning from his role as Midwest Regional Bishop into a new role as a Senior Bishop, to talk about a legendary figure from his own faith formation: Reverend Clarence H. Cobbs.

Known simply as "Preacher," Cobbs founded Chicago's First Church of Deliverance in 1929 at just 21 years old, building it into a spiritual and cultural landmark of Bronzeville with a pioneering radio broadcast, a 200-voice choir, and a congregation that grew to more than 10,000 members. Though rumors about his sexual orientation swirled for decades, even prompting a 1939 newspaper investigation, Cobbs never confirmed or denied the speculation, choosing instead to be known simply as a follower of Jesus.

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