The Gwen Shamblin Story: The Truth About Her Weight Loss Program and Her Church | Dr. Oz True Crime

[@eadecamp]

In 1999 I bought her book and lost 20 lbs. It seems like she started out humble and sane, but she succumbed to pride and greed. In her later days she looked absolutely freakish. My heart goes out to those people who were hurt.

[@reginabraam6212]

Yes, classic story. Having money and a following of worshippers led her to feeling powerful. Leading to control. Leading to disaster. God was no longer HER leader. Sad for the hypnotized people. God was humble, with no possessions. Why do people forget this.

[@eadecamp]

​@@reginabraam6212It's amazing what you forget when you get caught up in sin and idolatry. When the Israelites were with Moses in the wilderness, they complained that at least in Egypt they sat around and ate meat and veggies from pots as though they had been living the good life, totally forgetting that they were slaves and treated cruelly.

[@tammyclay62]

I have a friend who left Remnant church. She and her husband actually moved to another state to get out. My friend said that if Qwen had told the church to drink the Kool-aid, she believed that at least 50% of the people who went to Remnant church would actually drink the Kool-aid.

[@doonagoding6146]

I actually did the program and lost weight. I read her books and went to classes. She seemed pretty sane in the beginning. It’s basically listening to your body and eat only when hungry and you will lose weight naturally. It is sad that she went off deep end and got into false teachings, etc. she had to have been anorexic to be much thinner than her original program shows. Sad that so many lives were lost but only God knows why….

[@ReAnnRing]

How sad for that little boy that died at the hands of his parents. How HORRIBLE!

[@meilingflesa8140]

It's horrendous how people take advantage of other people in a vulnerable situation by making them feel not good enough

[@elizabethwalker7864]

What I have found reading Gwen’s book is nothing like what the Remnant church is supposed to be teaching. I don’t live in America so I’m not involved in any church. Believing that God can and will help me lose weight is what her book is about. I believe in God.

[@trudyharding4277]

Intentions were right and good but just like the mermaid selling your soul for shekels like Judas is a major warning to us all

[@janehartman6871]

Her first w books were wonderful. They contained truths that God would have us live by. The diet really worked. Then she established her church and denounced the Trinity. It all went south from there but there was still a lot of good things that came out of the church.

[@vissitorsteve]

Starting your own church is the best way to avoid taxes on the money you receive. It's by far the largest tax shelter in the U.S.

[@rb1691]

Honorable fellow KZbinr My poor self googled largest tax shelters. one article said it was 401K's. Yet the cynical attitude is more than understandable in the light of televangelists and cult leaders.

[@joliettewoods4507]

What's wrong with her hair!?!?!?! That right there should have been a red flag!!!

[@dorothyvaughn6053]

That's where the demons hide

[@KathrynBastos]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@blainenodes8182]

just an old man from 1940s...1950-70teasing hair doo was cool,cute and popular,as was aquanet hair spray," flamethrower in a can" 🕊️

[@WLM596]

She looked like an east Kentucky trailer park bride!

[@ThatDirtyBlonde]

Hairstylist here. Agree wholeheartedly. I remember seeing her on TV in the mid 90s while I was still a child, knowing something was way amiss with her. Hair says a lot (unless you're in an airport or in hospital). I don't mean the occasional faux pax... I mean the obvious cry for attention.

[@olive3700]

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" Jesus. We all obsess about these things, too much.

[@lisajohnson4190]

I did believe in her program in the beginning and introduced it to my church. I’m so ashamed now and wondered at the the time why my COG family didn’t seem to want the program. I was a new Christian over 30 years ago 😢

[@lorrehopkins8451]

You shouldn't be ashamed. I followed her program back then and actually got good information from it. Like stop eating when you are full. Don't eat again until you are hungry. Etc. Eat small portions. Practical stuff. And I wonder if she was OK in the beginning but gradually got more and more off track. It's obvious that the enemy is pushing high profile Christians into deception to ruin the Christian image of the church.

[@TinCupChalice40]

I was a childhood friend of Joe Lara ( her husband) he was a really cool guy. I don’t know why he sold out for wealth it’s sad

[@davidrice3337]

Not hardly - he was a good con man - sounds like he did a con job on you

[@gregbutcher7081]

@@davidrice3337 we were just kids. (3rd and 4th grade)Did a lot of dirt bike riding and your right, he talked me into selling him my bicycle for a buck..lol. My dad was pissed!!

[@Dulcimertunes]

Why not? Most do

[@fire12731]

@@gregbutcher7081 your dad should have gone to get your bike back. Did your dad try?

[@gregbutcher7081]

@@fire12731 yes he did, by the time he got it it was in pieces in a cardboard box. He made me sit and watch him put the damn thing back together on a Saturday afternoon. I’ll never forget it,

[@suzyarakelian7540]

There was a lifetime movie about this too

[@JanetNewby]

It's sad that people don't know when they are being manipulated and controlled in their decision making. You reap what you sew.

[@Morelove4ever8]

As someone who struggled with an eating disorder in high school especially, I found her way of thinking dangerous and her standard for beauty, VILE! It’s sad. To judge yourself to impossible standards that promote disorder eating has devastating consequences, many are generational!

[@wall48291]

I developed ibs, anorexia, and later bullemia with laxatives abuse thanks to this diet

[@michellejanke6736]

I as well struggled with an eating disorder. This "program" worsened my disorder after years of being in recovery. I was pregnant at the time this was introduced to me and thank God my daughter is ok. I'm glad this is being exposed! Complete heresy

[@doctorboot7191]

when are you going to do the Doctor Oz Story about the time you were forced to testify in front of the U.S. Congress?

[@chirabowles498]

The church building is beautiful but it has weird vibe. I’ve never been inside thank God above.

[@Missmommawap8285]

I live in Tennessee I'm about ready to go see lol freaks

[@WLM596]

Im craving a box of White Castle Cheeseburgers at 2am, im gonna call my Sunday school teacher!

[@HANDSMOM05]

🤣

[@mandypierce674]

Her hair explains it all

[@blackcommunion3820]

Exactly😅😅😅😅😅

[@JimmyFahnestock]

How tf did she get it to stay up like that?

[@clarrisamariee4745]

The parents are serving a life sentence plus 30 years each

[@belindadixon7861]

Anytime it’s about weight loss, some people will follow.

[@debbiekosareff1747]

They all went to meet their maker.

[@cynthiacullen9695]

I just learned of this woman after watching a Hulu movie on her story , Jennifer Gray played Gwen and did an excellent job . Very interesting story , wow died in a plane crash 💥 funny how things happen .

[@Missmommawap8285]

What is the name of it??

[@cynthiacullen9695]

@@Missmommawap8285 Gwen Shamblin Staving For Salvation on hulu ,

[@lorrehopkins8451]

@@Missmommawap8285 it is called The Way Down 2021 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1 season

[@micks336]

Due to the plane being overweight

[@creativechristiancontent]

@@Missmommawap8285a diet to die for if your in the UK it’s on channel 5

[@janehartman6871]

This lady is alive because of Weigh Down. It was really good for her! I was appalled with Gwen’s divorce, as well.

[@cyndimoore8114]

I think it started good. She just got addicted to the fame and money.

[@danettejachalke5818]

The lady that was shunned is so nice

[@yvonneeaster]

Way down where the music plays Way down like a tidal wave Way down where the fires blaze Way down, down Weigh down

[@terrilucas9095]

I did Weight Down in the mid 90s. Gwen got hers by the plane going down.

[@fayeschall1795]

Gwen would tell other leaders what to tell people to do. So she could say I never said that.😅

[@motorcitykitty700]

I’ve been inside. It’s like you’re on a movie set and everything was very strictly orchestrated. It was confusing.

[@msfoster2468]

@@motorcitykitty700what made you go there? And did they teach from the Bible. It’s amazing of who she became

[@Beautifully_Elle7]

Exactly!

[@Beautifully_Elle7]

@@msfoster2468she taught from the Bible.

[@creativechristiancontent]

@@msfoster2468they always teach from the bible but they twist the meaning to suit them.

[@jimd421]

Wow, let's see now. She was killed in an airplane crash with her. Husband flying the chet where it missed seriously , turned and went straight down into a lake as if was a suicide or something . Or was it just god's wrath

[@Missmommawap8285]

Yeah kinda strange isn't it???

[@georgegarvey7338]

Elizabeth hasn't been at the Church in 3 years. Her brother said so.

[@shadowboxcat]

It sounds similar to Scientology.

[@Corazo114]

Me da gusto saber que todavía sigue con su programa, saludos ❤

[@mandybradley3079]

Churches are big business. I’m a Christian, and the baptist churches are the worst about it all being about big money for salaries. That’s right, just go to a business meeting. It’s all about salaries.

[@msfoster2468]

So do you go to church? I stopped going since the pandemic

[@murphmanin]

They’re all bad and are most definitely in it for the money and influence. ESPECIALLY the churches that take your money and then molest your kids in the same action. Its funny that people still give these derelict organizations money, after knowing this fact, to basically do absolutely nothing with it but by more gold for the alter and lawyers to fight off all the sexual misconduct allegations.

[@austinpowers1999]

Can someone please explain the hair?

[@sharonrodriguez9592]

I attend a Baptist Church. Our pastor gets a salary but not enough to live on. He has a full time job. He never stops. Don't bad mouth pastors who take a salary. They earn every bit of it

[@Raindrops77]

@@sharonrodriguez9592 not all that call themselves Pastors are Pastors. That has nothing to Do with Bad Mouth. The Bible says proof everything . The Apostels worked too. I dont no your Pastor but he seems to be one who takes on responsibility and that is rare. Comes Time .....may God grants him a salary who knows. We all have Times of battles. And maybe God will see if he is faithfull in little . And God allone knows the Time. To Pray for him he is good and God decides allone what needs to be done Just trust God he makes no Mistakes. God Bless you

[@jimthomas1989]

Dr . Oz , you got a few million i can waste on a campaign 😂

[@ginagray8040]

Obviously the the diet did not work for the woman on the video. She wasn’t able to do what was taught.

[@T1201]

This woman took a lot of Bible scripture way out of context to suit her needs . Also Proverbs 23:13-14 Means Sparing the rod” in that sense, means that a parent must guide his or her child and teach the child right from wrong. Not beat them with rods sticks or whatever. Sick people !!!!!

[@JohnCappel-bt9mx]

She looks like a blond Elvira

[@peanuts1173]

The truth about Gwen Shamblins hair.... hairspray or wig? You decide😅

[@Dulcimertunes]

Yes

[@elainebolling505]

O read elsewhere she wore hairpieces, wigs

[@lornawilson4331]

Her stylist claimed it was all her hair and she wanted it teased to heaven 😅

[@janetd443]

It's like she was stuck in the 1980's.

[@creativechristiancontent]

💀

[@libertybellemedia7165]

well the whole diet is based on trusting God, without that there is no diet

[@r5t6y7u8]

(4:45 Nobody's talking about how this woman lost a hundred pounds, and then gained it all back again?)

[@davidrice3337]

who cares oo

[@autumn7031]

The Only reason to take her madness to a Church is to be exempt from taxes. Nothing spiritual about that. The fact that you feel you need someone on your behind to push you around and tell you what to do, that doesn't speak anything to you about yourself? You need to be in control of yourself, you don't Need someone else to be! God doesn't tell anyone to steal and lie. People choose that, and too link God's name to it makes you despicable.

[@wilsonvic]

I just want to know how simple you have to be to follow a person claiming such garbage.

[@JessicaSue]

If she was a man, we wouldn’t even question it.

[@davidrice3337]

huh ? you can't be serious

[@bart234465]

Pot meet kettle, cause Dr Oz is definitely innocent

[@claudialiban7177]

She was punished

[@debrawilliams9757]

You need a 12 step program. You do not eat to live. You live to eat. This is not a cult. Your in a cult.

[@gregbutcher7081]

Debbie, Trump did a wonderful job running this country. I didn’t vote for him to be my friend I voted for him to run the country and he did a great job. But I understand that he rubs people the wrong way way. But you can’t deny things were better when he was president.

[@angelamaryquitecontrary4609]

​@@gregbutcher7081By what metrics? Biden has quietly done immeasurable good for the country. Trump made the USA into an international laughing stock.

[@Missmommawap8285]

God was fed up with them and hes not done yet!!

[@margiethessin8975]

She was raised in the Church of Christ. Makes sense how she turned out if you know anything about the C of C.

[@givonnineabors4110]

I was raised church of Christ and her teachings were total opposite of Christ word. The Churches of Christ I affiliate with do not interfere in the members’ lives as the Remnant church did. The CoC definitely believes in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and teaches how one must go through Christ to get to the Father. Don’t know what CoC you’re referring to.

[@allrise3056]

Shambolin: Dickinsonian

[@AdamBlack-h9r]

Dr. Oz asks how she could do it. People are stupid sheep is how she did it. DUH!

[@murphmanin]

She must have had Trumps hairdresser 😂 God those 2 would’ve been 2 peas in 1 diabolical and greedy pod

[@marietjiehildebrandt1324]

Jacked up to Jesus

[@chubsnubber4867]

Is Doctor Oz just Mr. Oz now? All religion is some form of a cult in my opinion. Some worse than others

[@CrazyCarmenMirada]

Joseph Smith? LDS?

[@610LSB]

No, absolutely NOT LDS. It was non-denominational - the Church of Gwen.

[@bucklewis1228]

Hell made room 5/29/2021

[@MsAhmebah2000]

She was the boniest woman hiding under that freakish hair.

[@MsAhmebah2000]

Her and that goofy gigalo she married

[@jessicalaurita8440]

Her daughter looks weird as well 😂

[@ydoicare2000]

Dr oz. How ironic.

[@jackdamron382]

A grifter for sure. It takes one to know one, Ozzie.

[@Dulcimertunes]

How many people died because of Dr Oz? Some of her members starved their children, one died

[@michelebolt6182]

She helped so many people

[@ronald8071]

Lol

[@kimyeakel7251]

How?

[@msfoster2468]

Yes she did ….including sending the Smith’s to prison for killing their child.

[@judycrisenbery2982]

Taking up for parents that beat & abused their child, Gwen was just as bad as the abusive parents cause SHE encouraged it!!!! Gwen should have been held accountable, too!!!!

[@judycrisenbery2982]

@@msfoster2468 Gwen's church paid the legal fees to free the Smiths. Gwen did NOT send them to prison. She felt they were innocent

[@CGunterPortfolio]

Say what call you every hour.

[@francineW1]

Such LIES!!!

[@chasemice]

The program was to listen to your body and not eat unless you are physically hungry. You deal with emotional eating through getting strength thru faith. How was that wrong? That lady is so full of it.

[@lizziegirl1009]

I find this piece to be somewhat ironic. He has the woman talking about getting out of the cult. And then he joins trumps cult. Hypocrite much dr OZ?

[@deniseandrews113]

Who will Dr. Oz bring on to dissect his membership in the trump cult? 🤔

[@veronicareed9546]

This is pure slander. It amazes me how you wait till she's dead to talk about her.

[@610LSB]

Not “slander” if it’s TRUE. What did they say that isn’t TRUE?

[@doonagoding6146]

She was off base. Pure and simple. Legalistic

[@elainebolling505]

Listen to her son talk about her

[@belindadixon7861]

She was interviewed and talked about long before her death. All you have to do is search KZbin to watch the interviews. The guy literally proves what a self centered liar she was.

[@veronicareed9546]

So true. The only one with the authority to judge her is God.

[@michelebolt6182]

This is a lie

[@francineW1]

Yes it is!!! ❤❤❤ That lady in this video is such a LIAR and it's so sad that other people believe these lies!!!

[@chasemice]

Yes. Lying through her teeth!

[@610LSB]

How does your Koolaid taste?

[@judycrisenbery2982]

Gwen lied like a rug numerous times!!!!

[@Beautifully_Elle7]

She did tell some lies though

[@JimmyFahnestock]

She had me at hair!