In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the colorful and tumultuous life of Tammy Faye Messner (formerly Bakker). Known for her "eccentric and glamorous persona," Tammy Faye was far more than just a televangelist with heavy makeup. From co-founding The PTL Club and the massive Christian theme park Heritage USA to becoming an unlikely gay icon, we explore how she carved out a unique space in American pop culture,,.

Join us as we discuss:

• The Rise and Fall of PTL: How Tammy Faye and her first husband, Jim Bakker, built a multimillion-dollar religious empire that collapsed under the weight of fraud convictions and the Jessica Hahn scandal,.

• Breaking the Mold: Unlike many of her evangelical peers, Tammy Faye refused to denounce the LGBT community. We look back at her gr ...