When I was born, it was prophesied that I would move out and get a job at 18. I did everything I could to avoid it, but fate cannot be denied.
@jayneneewing23693 жыл бұрын
LOL
@nickh.49172 жыл бұрын
Amen
@lindamoore97292 жыл бұрын
Too funny. Same happened to me.
@markbrown80972 жыл бұрын
Mee to, and was constantly reminded of the prophecy as the day grew nigh.
@IMWeira2 жыл бұрын
You are as funny as our good Doctor. That is quite a prophecy. It must be true as I and all my friends heard it too. 😊
@rayross9974 жыл бұрын
I believe L Ron Hubbard said, "if you want to make millions of dollars start a religion". How about an analysis of Hubbard?
@blowitoutyourcunt76754 жыл бұрын
That would be fabulous! Supposedly his first wife left him calling him a schizophrenic who needed treatment and that's when he began writing into his religion his hatred of psychology and psychiatry.
@sxdxex4 жыл бұрын
Omg yes yes yesss!
@ilkkarautio24494 жыл бұрын
That wont happen soon. Those cultists are basicly terrorist for those who criticise them in any form. Its like asking a psychological profile of Muhammed, not gonna happen. 🤔😥
@ilkkarautio24494 жыл бұрын
Damn, typos and i cant edit. Well you get the point.
@mariawolterstorff1454 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see an analysis of Bill Gothard.
@frankenz664 жыл бұрын
They often ask you to send money to the Lord, but they give you their address. Talk about narcissism!
@lesjohn5344 жыл бұрын
Lol
@helixmoore76364 жыл бұрын
They are robbing GODS children
@Nan-Elle3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, good one.
@frankenz663 жыл бұрын
@@helixmoore7636 They'll regret it in time.
@doneestoner99452 жыл бұрын
Why does God need money ?
@Nedula0074 жыл бұрын
His bucket of Apocalypse mac and cheese with a shovel ladle is the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the name Jim Bakker. What a despicable human being that guy is holy cow.
@tiffprendergast4 жыл бұрын
The Maverick Mind yup
@shanneff16394 жыл бұрын
Are you familiar with Vic Berger? If not, enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICrZGqNZc-DpqM
@Chipiliro6134 жыл бұрын
_wow_
@mariawolterstorff1454 жыл бұрын
Jim Bakker Buckets, the most memorable part of this whole mess.
@krrr.49024 жыл бұрын
...the... what???? am I going to laugh or be depressed if I google this?
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
They are all like "I'm Christian so you should send me money....." The more pious they are, the more corrupt they are. Omg Falwell said Bakker was the worst and he should know because he is the 2nd worst.
@mr.l85274 жыл бұрын
My favorite was Baker's attempt to sell slop in buckets to people. "The apocalypse is upon us, buy this flavored slop in convenient buckets!". There was another televised preacher who actually told his viewers that even if they were on welfare, even if all they had was $1,000 in their account, they could afford to give that $1000 to him in the name of God. Part of me finds it utterly despicable that they try to prey on people in this way, but another part of me finds it ridiculous and funny. It's sad that there are people who still fall for these scams.
@polarbearsrus69804 жыл бұрын
Church of Scientology #3
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
@Malcolm Reynolds OMG IKR!!!
@tinameyer70804 жыл бұрын
I am a Christian. No one sends me money....dang.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28233 жыл бұрын
Cult + time= religion.
@lisasteward69454 жыл бұрын
Prophecy,” he would go somewhere no one else would!” ..... like federal prison....Oh doc, you are sassy
@queenofzenk4 жыл бұрын
And under a minute in! 😆
@rejaneoliveira50194 жыл бұрын
trash wych of the north 😂😂😂
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
LOL!!!!!
@JohnPaul-le4pf4 жыл бұрын
That was my favorite. I laughed at the one about driving an ice cream truck, too.
@louise-yo7kz4 жыл бұрын
Lol. Wicked
@purrbugaloo4 жыл бұрын
"Fear blocks logical reasoning" - that explains a lot of the craziness in the world that perplexes me. Stoke the fear and have money and control. Ew.
@teresaestevezalvarez6642 жыл бұрын
That's what I think. I feel we are always bombarded by constant telling us to be in fear, tv news, newspapers, adverts, any bad happening anywhere. Climate con"change" food manipulation, weather manipulation. Desease. Covid worldwide restrictions and mass inoculations with whatever who knows what. Even films and series instill fear. Constantly subjecting people to be fearful. I am of an older generation and therefore very sceptical, I can see the patterns of human manipulation which I like to think I escape from, but it's virtually impossible not to sucumb to some manipulation.sometime somewhere.
@marycampise5254 Жыл бұрын
Doctor, I think you are smart and knowledgeable... But you are kinda like me, you talk a little fast ! LoL I appreciate you ... I have learned a lot from you.... Thanks for having your show! I enjoy it !!
@Aphrodite_ErosLuvChild214-80 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@tomc6424 жыл бұрын
Great insight “Con artists who are not discovered can cheat people based on the idea of hope, but when they are exposed, they have to defraud on the basis of fear.” I’ve seen this with telemarketers and mail fraud who fleece old people out of their money until they are broke. This is a billion dollar industry.
@IMWeira2 жыл бұрын
And it is very easy to victimize the old and lonely. Sad but true.
@Rasputin4435564 жыл бұрын
In the 1980s, we'd joke that PTL meant "Pass the Loot." A grad school classmate who had attended/works at North Central University in Minneapolis, where the Bakkers met while attending, told me that the Bakkers had embezzled money from NCU, and the restitution money helped pay for the skyways at the college.
@MateDrinker334 жыл бұрын
"Pass the Loot!" :D
@aheimdahl52014 жыл бұрын
Also, "Pay the Lady" meaning Tammi Faye.
@yes0r7873 жыл бұрын
Tammy Faye, who did her makeup?
@oldsalt80112 жыл бұрын
@@yes0r787 Someone from the local trailer park did her makeup for free.
@smittykins2 жыл бұрын
Actually Jessica Hahn(she was paid off to keep silent).
@kesmarn4 жыл бұрын
"It was predicted that he would go someplace no one had never gone before. It's funny because people have gone to federal prison before..." LOL!
@Susan-jr3ld4 жыл бұрын
"People will believe almost anything to alleviate fear." I've been making lots of posts and things about how conspiracy theorists and victim blamers are just scared people. Everyone wants a formula that will stop the big bad thing from happening to them. Or a reason why no one is safe rather than accepting bad stuff sometimes happens. That really resonated with us.
@winknasmile204 жыл бұрын
Here for the most intelligent and hilariously delivered “dry” burns on youtube. Was not disappointed...
@strawberrycake24464 жыл бұрын
Dr. Grande I just found your channel and have not been able to stop watching since. It is obvious how much effort you put into your videos. Thank you!
@josephh.13464 жыл бұрын
"Frightening and Repulsive: The Jim Bakker Story"
@annfeeney16622 жыл бұрын
Is that a documentary ?
@CaToRi-4 жыл бұрын
People have spiritual needs but instead of reading by themselves, they totally rely in someone else to tell them what to do. Even when we are in situations that require others help, God tells us to be careful and always examine our sources
@23Mijk4 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@amyrussell8603 жыл бұрын
@@23Mijk Agreed.
@amyrussell8603 жыл бұрын
Something also not considered with a lot of these televangelists is Matthew 7:21-23. How many of them will stand in front of Jesus and be told to depart from him?
@Nan-Elle3 жыл бұрын
@@amyrussell860 Wouldn't you think they would be afraid, and know better???
@amyrussell8603 жыл бұрын
@@Nan-Elle ideally, one would think so, but the Bible shows time and again it isn't true. Psalm 14:1 states that "a fool says in his heart there is no God." As the saying goes: actions speak louder than words. To me, Mr Bakker's (and other televangelists) actions contradict what the Bible teaches time and again.
@surfingthedarkness4 жыл бұрын
I think we are corrupting Dr. Grande with our looove of his sarcasm and dark humour: first joke within the 1st minute 🤣
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
LOL I totally support it!!
@annemiekvdbos4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I love it too!!
@susanmanning7734 жыл бұрын
I know i wait for it now trying to predict the impending joke. Its coming, its coming, its coming and BOOM he does it again.😂 And now he almost kind of smiles and shows teeth. I think he is enjoying it to
@richardday31362 жыл бұрын
They seem to come in Triads.
@lilithwilcox90742 жыл бұрын
Gotta wonder what he thinks of all of our comments. He certainly has a very diverse group of followers here.
@shariberry31234 жыл бұрын
I love your sense of humor and dry wit, Dr. Grande. How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? None. The light bulb has to be willing to change itself. hahaha.
@theirishpotato65884 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@ladymopar20244 жыл бұрын
Lol
@somedude1724 жыл бұрын
his dry ass delivery of his roasts get me every single time. as much as i know what im getting myself into when i click on a dr grande video, the sassy comments still catch me off guard every time lmao. i cant drink/eat while watching this shit bc i will 100% spit it on my computer
@rishaa6824 жыл бұрын
that's a good one lol
@kcc-karenschroniccorner94323 жыл бұрын
CBT - changing bulb therapy
@smashingmolko4 жыл бұрын
"The greatest scab and cancer on the face of Christianity in 2000 years of Church history." That is, the single greatest insult I have heard in the entirety of my life.
@jguenther30494 жыл бұрын
That puts Bakker somewhere BELOW Judas Iscariot.
@SHurd-rc2go4 жыл бұрын
My era once again. That despicable man. We may have laughed at him and Tammy, but who got rich? Why did he want to leave prison SO short of the term he deserved - all those souls he could have saved. Thank you, Dr. Grande.
@margaret774944 жыл бұрын
Oh, please, please, please do Joel and Victoria Osteen!
@geminijohnson40192 жыл бұрын
He comes across as a monster
@stuart77182 жыл бұрын
@@geminijohnson4019 Don’t insult monsters.
@soniat48952 жыл бұрын
You are just possessed by the spirit of envy. Nothing else. They are Wonderful people. You get up and speak like them and lead others to the kingdom .
@Jonathan_Guice Жыл бұрын
@@soniat4895 they are false teachers
@benwright6330 Жыл бұрын
..his Second wife was named Bakker too, ..same spelling and everything?!? That's one Hell of a coincidence, ..almost as much of a coincidence as Lew Gerritt getting Lew Gettitt's Disease, ..I mean, what are the odds.🤷 🧢
@rainydayjane82574 жыл бұрын
Wow, I hadn't thought about Jim Bakker for years. How nice he could use his time in federal prison to read the bible....for the first time. 🙄 Thank you for your analysis and humour Dr Grande!! 🙏 My day doesn't start rolling until I watch your video!! xo
@joanneweisser91904 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your analysis of Kate Gosselin.
@meg22314 жыл бұрын
Omg yes ! What a great suggestion, that would be absolutely fascinating.
@merriprchlik59694 жыл бұрын
And honey boo boos mom..
@TheTam06134 жыл бұрын
@@cougarketchup I was just coming here to say that! Apparently that's where it came from!
@bascal1334 жыл бұрын
I think he already did one on Karens?
@MechaJutaro4 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your analysis of Kate Gosselin Hell, let's pray that Dr. Grande regales us with an analysis of Kate Upton AND the twins sometime in the near future
@painteroflove2 жыл бұрын
"People will believe a lot in order to maintain hope, but they'll believe almost anything to alleviate themselves of the feeling of fear." Good statement, Dr. Grande. Goes well with the classic "Nothing to fear but fear itself."
@baneverything55802 жыл бұрын
Joe Biden fears cows. Imagine that!
@claudiarobinson5874 жыл бұрын
Will you please share your thoughts on the Duggers. The family from 19 kids and counting on.
@sxdxex4 жыл бұрын
And Bill Gothard & IBLP
@overimagination28124 жыл бұрын
Very, very, very horny parents. Kids who need a slap if any of them EVER complain about being lonely. Or poor. Every last one can have their own show "18 siblings and hopefully no more".
@diane92474 жыл бұрын
@Claudia Robinson - Oh yes, that would be fascinating!
@veenaveto3 жыл бұрын
imagination very very very horny parents...lol🤣🤣
@lindap.p.13372 жыл бұрын
Yes please.
@1998babybear4 жыл бұрын
I'm addicted to this show.
@diana35994 жыл бұрын
He is 80. His end times are much more near.
@JohnPaul-le4pf4 жыл бұрын
He has an appointment with the Big Fella in the Sky.
@sarah2.0174 жыл бұрын
@@JohnPaul-le4pf Unless he repents, I suspect he won't stick around very long. I do think Tammy Faye's faith was sincere, at least later on in her life.
@uui2194 жыл бұрын
People out here living to 100+ so don't hold your breath.
@twincherry49584 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@JohnPaul-le4pf4 жыл бұрын
@@sarah2.017 I had almost almost forgotten about the Bakkers. They were news for me decades ago. A very "cringey" couple, sad, embarrassing, and, finally, criminal, I guess.
@tulelazule69142 жыл бұрын
Dr Grande's very last statement: "Fear blocks logical reasoning more effectively than a desire for a promising future". " People will believe a lot in order to maintain hope, but they'll believe almost anything to alleviate themselves of the feeling of fear." BRAVO
@blueeyes68524 жыл бұрын
Jim and Tammy got married on April Fools Day?! That says a lot, when there are 364 other days to pick from! Thank you Doctor! Always a pleasure tuning in to normalcy and brilliance! Hope all is well with you and yours! 🌷😊
@brucesmith91442 жыл бұрын
They went on to fool a lot of people, unfortunately.
@carolbrown72344 жыл бұрын
Jim Baker should have served more time, he has no remorse for all of the money he stole.
@Curiousever3 жыл бұрын
Went right back to the same old song and dance.
@mj69623 жыл бұрын
Not true at all. Your just bitter and ill-informed.
@sammyandoliver75223 жыл бұрын
@@mj6962 No they're not.
@helenhighwater53132 жыл бұрын
@@mj6962 Well, case in point, the Assemblies of God, JB's denomination, had traditionally held to a pre-tribulation rapture of believers. Now, seemingly conveniently, JB and others such as Irvin Baxter Jr (United Pentecostal denomination) have switched their views to a post-trib or mid-trib catching away of believers so now they will need to stockpile food and stuff for the perilous times . And, guess what, these guys just happen to have survival supplies to sell to the faithful. Be careful who you blindly follow. Read the Word for yourself.
@mj69622 жыл бұрын
@@helenhighwater5313 I knew Irvin Baxter from when he was based in richmond, Indiana, and personally, I didn’t feel he knew what he was talking about. Just my opinion. He never even let his congregation watch tv.
@Foldcat44 жыл бұрын
I very much enjoy your videos. In the world of fundamentalist Christian televangelists there is nothing their audiences love more than a preacher who has strayed from the path of righteousness, then repents and then returns to commit himself even more intensely to doing God's work. For people who still trusted him after his stint in prison (a big plus on his resume) it shows them that no matter what you do God will still forgive you and still use you to further his (the Lord's) kingdom. For them this is confirmation that God really does love them and really does save people. Clearly this is not a rational thought system, but Pretentious Terrible Liars like Jim Bakker know how to take advantage of that kind of belief system.
@saadgt20094 жыл бұрын
"I don't want a pastor who has never sinned. I need a pastor who has sinned and repented,"?
@JohnPaul-le4pf4 жыл бұрын
That phoney blowhard Steve Bannon calls the Chump "an imperfect vessel," which could qualify as the Understatement of the Not-So-New Millennium.
@royaldiamond59024 жыл бұрын
25 years of mediocre counseling and along came Dr. Grande and simplified it all. Your witty and on point and extremely relevant. 💋
@rejaneoliveira50194 жыл бұрын
“People will believe almost anything to alleviate themselves of the feeling of fear” Dr. Grande. This phrase is extremely insightful, in general to rationalize and “not believe” is not very comforting. Almost at 400k Dr. Grande!!!! I am happy but I am already targeting the half a million, I think that will happen very soon!❤️👏🏼👏🏼
@rainydayjane82574 жыл бұрын
@Rejane What video do you think Dr Grande will make to mark his 400K milestone?
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
@@rainydayjane8257 omg excellent question!!
@rejaneoliveira50194 жыл бұрын
Janet McNally - Good question 🧐 I think he will probably address some facts about himself. It could be anything in that realm. Those videos are very precious and loved by his fans. Now, I also would enjoy a live video but I am not sure it will happen now. I think it’s a low probability event. Maybe at 500k?? I also would love if he would bring his dog on camera.❤️
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
@@rejaneoliveira5019 YESSSSS!!!
@rainydayjane82574 жыл бұрын
Rejane Oliveira What a great idea to bring his dog on camera 😆!! People are always speculating about his FFM so I hope he clears that up.
@paulajohnson1392 жыл бұрын
I was living in Minneapolis when the Bakkers came crashing down. Someone at the time (who'd become a pastor) told me he'd been in school with the Bakkers and that neither had graduated Bible college. I thought this was very interesting and mentioned this to others. Surprisingly, no one believed me....and it wasn't really mentioned in the news. I wonder why? We did hear about their dog's air conditioned dog house and selling the same apartments to multiple people. When Bakker was arrested they made a big deal about finding him "crying and laying in a fetal position on the floor". Everyone thought he was setting up a mental illness defense. It didn't work, of course. More interesting than Jim was his wife, Tammy Faye Baker. She would be an interesting one for a video. She did everything to keep herself attractive for Jim but that meant continuing to look 16 and talking like a baby. People made fun of her make up - especially her eye lashes which were super caked with mascara. It was so, so sad. She stood by him then he dumped her.
@Curlyblonde19 күн бұрын
Tammy Faye grew up in the area I live in. She had an unremarkable childhood and was working at Woolworth's when she left the area to study at the Bible College. I don't think she ever returned to our area after she married Jim.
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
Evil never dies. He will find a way to scam people from the grave.
@kikihowe47994 жыл бұрын
Mermaid Mansion he’s still on TV and is still scamming and selling useless stuff ....
@bonniedunbar67174 жыл бұрын
His wife and seven kids are still selling the junk.
@janewright3154 жыл бұрын
Was? He's still out there spewing hatred and defrauding people.
@sxdxex4 жыл бұрын
And selling soup with a 2,000 year expiration date 😂
@safi1644 жыл бұрын
loool with his apocalypse food... lool
@hooper45814 жыл бұрын
The good dr. Should analyze David Taylor from jmmi ministries. Great you tube deposition video. Where he scammed a woman out of over million dollars. The dep video is unbelievable.
@leonstrand3294 жыл бұрын
Hey....... come with me for a sec, I got some..... food pails I think you might like to see..... I'll even throw in a bottle of homeopathic silver
@Sharmelle5864 жыл бұрын
The videos of him tasting his apocalypse food are hilarious. "TWENTY-FIVE GALLONS!"
@fintan35632 жыл бұрын
2/2/22: I am a 61 year old retired Catholic priest with mental health issues (Avoidant Personality Disorder to name one) on a minimal fixed income. If one becomes a multimillionaire (remember the air conditioned dog house?) in “ministry,” one is NOT preaching the Word of God, but rather the word of SELF. The problem with some “preachers” (one can purchase a certificate of ordination one line for the minimum cost - I studied in two seminaries for nine years to get mine) they appeal to people who want easy, minimal effort assurance into heaven. Whereas, St. Paul tells us to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12). That takes a daily relationship with J3sus. More than just sending money to someone on TV. (Anyway, sorry for the sermon). Your humor is so dry and spot on every time - like the cactuses 🌵 in your current studio! ☺️☺️☺️
@donnagolder78932 жыл бұрын
I loved Fulton Sheen!
@sensiblecrime76994 жыл бұрын
I'm a Christian. Why would I need to plan for the end times? Isn't God going to take care of me?
@globes1794 жыл бұрын
That kind of thought is only comforting if you're sincere in your beliefs and not a deceitful hypocrite.
@sabrinacle4 жыл бұрын
Sensible Crime Jesus made it very clear we are to look for the signs and plan accordingly
@lesjohn5344 жыл бұрын
Well, I know Jesus talked about signs and said watch and pray, but I don't know that he said to plan something -- or not to plan for anything.
@oakley20013 жыл бұрын
Find the bible verse that said "Give a man a McDouble, or teach a man to shop at the grocery store" ... oh that's right, it doesn't. Good luck fishing when that precious supply chain stops. Oh that's right, everyone else will be fishing too. Oh that's right, our streams and rivers aren't as abundant as they once were. Yikes! roasted Cicadas anyone?
@captainsplash112 жыл бұрын
😅🤣😄
@2010kgurl4 жыл бұрын
Dr. Grande, you have helped me so much in keeping a daily routine during the lockdown. Your videos help me relax and laugh after studying all day (MSN program at UT), thank you.
@jessicascott58474 жыл бұрын
I've seen you do analysis of Dr. Phil, could you do an analysis of Dr. Drew? I once had a lot of respect for Dr. Drew but it has definitely dwindled in the last decade or so.
@teresahowick51974 жыл бұрын
Same! Phil, drew, Oz...ugh
@LizbetPCB4 жыл бұрын
He sold out, too, and why? Money and popularity, which in his ‘field’ are intertwined.
@marjieremole30044 жыл бұрын
You are consistently my favorite KZbin channel. Thank you for your humor mixed with great insight.
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
Narcissism is an understatement. Bakker is THE megalomaniac king of narcissists. Omg this subject truly is a trigger for many people. Might as well throw in the Grahams, too. I effing LEFT NC because of the religious manipulation....and moved to Washington state where all the serial killers are LOL and it is a POSITIVE move! LOL
@kimalonzo21454 жыл бұрын
Why Billy Graham?
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
@@kimalonzo2145 Dr. Grande talks about what religious leaders do, and this is why, trying to get people to latch on to their delusions and then guilt-trip them into sending money. In my opinion, "ye received free, so therefore, give free."
@warriormanmaxx89914 жыл бұрын
@@kimalonzo2145 ... did you believe you would get a straight answer out of Ms.Mermaid, after her spewing all the angst?
@JohnPaul-le4pf4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Dr. G's review of the Grahams would be very interesting and most welcome. It's the successful fraudsters who deserve the most scrutiny.
@kathydove31482 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Todd Grande for your brilliant analysis 👏!! You nailed it! Jim and Tammy Faye Baker started their ministry in my hometown in Virginia. I grew up watching PTL and 700 club. It was reported that people were sending Jim Baker their social security checks and he threw out their prayer letters. Jim Baker lived extravagantly in the 1980s. Even his dog had an air conditioned dog house 🏠 All a money 💰 game!
@justatexasgirl55834 жыл бұрын
Dr. Grande I think you would do well on U.K. tv. Your dry sense of humor is extremely funny in a low key way..👍🏻
@IMWeira2 жыл бұрын
Don't give him any ideas, Texas!
@Gunnplay4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see an analysis of Joel Osteen.
@sammyandoliver75223 жыл бұрын
So would I. I never liked him from day 1. He always creeped me out. The heebie jeebies whenever I saw him.
@ToyInsanity4 жыл бұрын
Recently I found a Cheeto that strongly resembles Dr. Grande
@JohnPaul-le4pf4 жыл бұрын
And what did you do with it?
@Indusxstan3 жыл бұрын
Any photographic evidence of your claim?
@yes0r7873 жыл бұрын
Still waiting to see the Miracle Dr. Grande Cheeto.
@janetwilliams45512 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a clear and interesting analysis of the relationship between a religious conman and his followers, especially how he changes his message from hope to fear once he is exposed as a fraud. I always look forward to your videos knowing I will be entertained and gain new knowledge and understanding. Thanks for all your hard work, it’s very much appreciated.
@Ash-ms4 жыл бұрын
This is so fascinating! I've always been curious about the psychology of religious "leaders." Have you heard of pastor Jane Whaley at Word of Faith Fellowship in North Carolina? She and her "church" have been accused of a variety of crimes, running a cult, and they also subscribe to the "prosperity gospel." It would be AMAZING if you did a profile on her. She's so fascinating...and scary.
@electronixTech4 жыл бұрын
I remember the year 1987 clearly when Saturday Night Live was lampooning Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. I also remember Dana Carvey as the church lady interviewing one of the cast members playing Jessica Hahn.
@katiesimpson85173 жыл бұрын
"Isn't that special?" Yeah, loved the Church Lady!
@electronixTech3 жыл бұрын
@@katiesimpson8517 Same here. I remember the Church Lady asking people if their "naughty parts were all engorged and tingly?", Jessica Hahn piped up "Mine are Church Lady" to which the Church Lady replied, "C'mon Jess give it a rest!"
@kmjr24004 жыл бұрын
Jim spent 1/3 of his money from PTL for his wife's hair, and makeup! NO, WAIT , 1/2 HIS MONEY!!!😳🤡
@FrancesShear4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of that one tip I received over the phone from another trucker's wife once on how to spot clues that your trucker spouse is starting to look around again for a replacement wife. Can't help feeling sorry for him though long after leaving.
@overimagination28124 жыл бұрын
That isn't that rare. its just usually hard-earned money and there is some plastic surgery thrown in...
@FrancesShear4 жыл бұрын
@@overimagination2812 -- Wat plastic surgery? A new keoard or wat?
@yes0r7873 жыл бұрын
Ugh, Tammy's hair and makeup were like a creepy horror doll you find in a dumpster.
@1tlb0k612 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this analysis! As someone familiar with being fear mongered by so called "Men of God" like JB, your assessment is right now. Even now 30 years removed from ppl like JB, it is good to be reminded of to be aware of the snare such manipulation.
@swinbot4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dr. Grande! This case is truly incredible. I have a strong urge to laugh upon hearing your description and analysis. I just can't stand to think about the people defrauded, what happened to Tammy Faye.
@swinbot4 жыл бұрын
If you would consider analyzing the Ted Haggard and/or Eddie Long cases, I'd really appreciate it.
@ren17x504 жыл бұрын
"Bishop" Eddie Long that is and his muscle shirt photos
@annfeeney16622 жыл бұрын
Tammy Faye died many years ago. I THINK ( and my statement maybe incorrect ) it was lung cancer but not the type of lung cancer caused by smoking .
@IMWeira2 жыл бұрын
Where is Tammy Faye? Selling make up door to door at clown conventions.
@stueydoubleyou4 жыл бұрын
why look down on people who drive ice cream trucks?
@lisasteward69454 жыл бұрын
He has a point, doc....
@brendagriffin92174 жыл бұрын
Yes. And someone who drives an ice cream truck could have a heck of a lot more integrity than a Wall Street exec, or a politician with post grad degrees.
@JohnPaul-le4pf4 жыл бұрын
Children don't. They love that ice cream guy or gal.
@mollyj62864 жыл бұрын
Anyone who drives a vehicle that contains ice cream has my full support!
@connie83564 жыл бұрын
Stuart Wright I didn’t see it as looking down on them. It’s an occupation that does not require a college education. An ice cream truck driver generally owns the truck, contents, etc. so it requires entrepreneurial traits, fiscal responsibility, self-motivation...it’s running your own business. Buy more trucks, hire employees, expand your enterprise. Not better or worse, just a different career path than maybe that particular kid wanted.
@4theLoveofCurls4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see an analysis of the Will and Jada "entanglement" interview.
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
PASS THE LOOT club!!!!
@franmellor98434 жыл бұрын
It's like opening a present,thanks Dr GRANDE for the never ending content...what an eye opener these types ARE!
@starrystarrynight524 жыл бұрын
My mom watched the PTL show in the 70's. She had no idea what Jim Baker really was back then. To this day she listens to almost any TV evangelist without discrimination. Which seems very scary to me, because if she believes a cult leader she'll follow them blindly. She's part of a very fundamental church and was telling my sisters and me when we were 7 years old and younger, that Jesus would come back before we turned 20, and we would have our heads chopped because we were "believers". And that she loved Jesus more than us and she would leave us in heartbeat if she felt god told her to. (Sometimes I wished she would have left), I wouldn't have been raised going to her church that had extreme beliefs and strict rules. I had no life outside church, Christian school and the immediate family. I was so jealous of my friends who normal parents and normal lives that actually did things like bowling. I would love to see more of these shows, addressing fraud in TV evangelists and other famous fraudulent and cult-ish religious leaders, and the spell they hold over people.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr28233 жыл бұрын
Most of those people are just putting on a false front. Just saying. You can't tell from what you see over a short time.
@MzShonuff1234 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the 80s and cannot hear Jim and Tammy Faye’s names without thinking of Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks’ portrayals of them on SNL. The mascara 😂😂
@21stCenturyMan4 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc. I noticed you don't use your introduction anymore at the begining. It was a unique intro to your videos and your brand. Just wanted to put that out there.
@wba3-berlin2 жыл бұрын
Always well researched, scripted and edited with perfect delivery, Dr. Large. Kudos and well wishes from Germany!
@michaelkugler63682 жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful for this analysis. I’m writing an essay on “Delusional Faith”. It has nothing to with reasonable faith, but as Dr. Grande describes, some take advantage of faith and claim false prophecies, “false prophets”. I’m impressed how Dr. Grande examines the history and places it in the current context. It makes the analysis more understanding. The problem I see is that there are several ministers still out there with the same type of behaviors .
@Meenadevidasi4 жыл бұрын
Amazing. This is so timely. You are saving my life. No joke. The personality traits of a cult leader. OMG. Before Dr Grande I didn't have the knowledge or strength to deal with the situation. You have hit the nail on the head. Now I am a survivor. What can I say? .... Thank you.
@jellybean-ky1ip4 жыл бұрын
What goes on in the head of woman who stay with these kind of men? Speculate on Tammy Faye's personna.
@americaneclectic4 жыл бұрын
I only speculate on her poor selection in eye liner, noted when she wept on TV.
@overimagination28124 жыл бұрын
Oh boy.. women are often very maleable.. look at Melonia... we already know their fathers are to blame.
@lisasteward69454 жыл бұрын
I think she was absolutely gullible and trusting..
@sarah2.0174 жыл бұрын
@@americaneclectic She had it tattooed on later in life, and she DID divorce him while he was in prison.
@garmtpug4 жыл бұрын
I think money has a lot to do with it. Some women will put up with a lot if the money is right.
@kathywilliamson39462 жыл бұрын
My mom bought a time share; when they declared bankruptcy, she received a letter stating that Jim and Tammy bankrupted everything -I still have the paperwork. My dad passed away and she had a pension check and SSA to live on. She worked her entire life. When I asked mom why she sent money to those “people”? I will never forget her response. “I love to watch “Dino” and their guests. When GOD’s words are said, Christians will hear the words. GOD will take care of the rest.” SO, I was wrong; she was always frugal but she donated to certain Christian groups but she gave mostly by tithing to our church and visiting moms/dads at home (other parent was in prison or MIA) who let their children come to church. Our pew looked like a scene out of, “The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever”.
@vanessashaw53652 жыл бұрын
The first time I ever saw Jim and Tammy Jo Baker, I was in Texas…one of our stopovers on a National Tour I was doing. We’d had a long flight. I was exhausted and once we’d checked in I immediately went to bed…with the television on. The next morning I woke up to the sound of gospel (ish) singing and a minister shouting praise the lord…etc. I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was Tammy Baker and her extraordinary eye makeup. I thought it was a comedy skit on the order of Saturday Night Live. It took about ten minutes to realize that it was real. Our show was only in town for a week and every single day I would watch it. I was curious as to how the two of them were able to get people to “Pass the Loot” with such an obvious “ dog and pony” act. Like The Emperor’s New Clothes. Jim Baker was a straight up hustler whereas Tammy Fay (in my humble opinion) actually believed what she was selling …. just a bit “out of touch”. After watching the documentary on her…I felt even more so. By then her cancer was terminal…her eye makeup grotesque and she her mental state had grown even more fragile.
@mischievouskisses4 жыл бұрын
The professional shade is impeccable, doctor.
@raminagoly994 жыл бұрын
“Which is interesting because other people have gone to Federal Prison “ I almost choked on my water laughing. 😂 😂 😂
@bashbrannigan2 жыл бұрын
My late mother loved the original PTL club. She wasn’t religious, but just enjoyed it as a talk show. She lost interest not because of any of the fraud stuff but because of the Hann affair. She couldn’t think of Bakker the same way after that. I recall her being so disappointed.
@marilyn12284 жыл бұрын
Con man. He should be in jail with Bernie Madoff. He had a stroke? Hopefully, that'll keep in down and unable to cause anymore grief.
@priola75874 жыл бұрын
Dr. Grande, how is it that someone can be simultaneously a conspiracy theorist, or some other flavors of goofy, and be a fairly intelligent person in almost every other way? Could you explore further your comments on fear? And how does an emotion like fear, overwhelm logical thinking in an adult. We can all worry and have fear, but not unreasonably.
@toni21774 жыл бұрын
Again!! Dr G! Lol 😂. I have to learn not to drink my coffee while watching your videos 😂😂. You had me cracking up when you said place no ones gone before- like federal prison 🤣🤣
@susanjerrell92204 жыл бұрын
I was raised all up in the church. Fear is a great motivator and they will make you verrrry, verrry afraid.
@sun_buddy4 жыл бұрын
I love these. You've already covered so many people, but I have a few suggestions that you (and surely others) might find interesting! - Keith Rainere (NXIVM sex cult leader), he was arrested a few years back if I recall correctly and I believe he has yet to be sentenced - Shawn Grate (Ohio serial killer, took advantage of mentally ill women he mostly met in bible study groups if I recall correctly) - Jason Dalton (Kalamazoo Michigan uber driving shooter) - Televangelist Robert Tilton (involved in many scandals) - Shoko Asahara (Aum Shinrikyo cult leader) - Grigori Rasputin - L Ron Hubbard Thanks for your consideration and all your hard work in delivering this category of videos. I know a lot of time and effort has to be going into it!
@leesarollins44194 жыл бұрын
“Other people have gone to federal prison” 😂😂😂😂
@morganmorse20863 жыл бұрын
That was a killer line.
@milascave24 жыл бұрын
OK, I thought that this guy was dead. PTL equaled "Pay The Leader."
@xsisterwifex3 жыл бұрын
The choice to use specific thumbnail of Baker at 6:45! Genius Dr G!
@sherryg18384 жыл бұрын
I saw him on a Christian talk show shortly after he got out of prison. His story was he had a religious experience in prison and God spoke to him through a black prison guard, telling him he was forgiven. So, he used the story of redemption, and most likely lied about the guard. Using a POC as a spokesperson for God probably gave him an added edge in the redemption theme. I could see the struggle in the interviewer, who most likely was a genuine Christian, as thousands of people became converted to Christianity through Bakker's tv show. How do you reconcile your faith with this type of con, it makes you susceptible to the redemption story. Very interesting the difference between hope and fear, and how one is more gullible than the other. Recently, my husband has had an increased interest in end times literature, and I've seen a rapid increase of belief in conspiracy theories from friends. This pandemic is doing a real number on people's mental health. I'm not sure I wanted to know this, sometimes I learn too much from your videos, lol.
@kbcguevo694 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr. Grande, Could you do a case study on Light, a character from the show Death Note, on Netflix? its a very psychological show and and very short. Thank you!
@cindyrhodes4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have not heard of this and it sounds intriguing!
@AndriaBieberDesigns4 жыл бұрын
I remember watching them on the big hair channel when I was little (nickname for the Christian station they were on was the big hair channel.) jerry fahlwell and pat robertson are also terrible. They also committed fraud.
@joanieaddesa54343 жыл бұрын
Pat Robertson has not committed fraud.
@mrsv57363 жыл бұрын
Haha I love Dr Grande! “Other people have gone to Federal Prison..” Thanks for such great content. Can’t stop watching! He’s so well spoken and educated!
@goldengram38653 жыл бұрын
I worked for a community bank in Michigan at the time Baker was popular. SOOO many customers CANCELLED their monthly checks to Bakers' ministry during the scandal (Heritage USA). Being a young woman who worked in customer accounts, and a fervent Christian, I was pleased. People had seen through this awful man's ruse...
@av8tor2614 жыл бұрын
The cosmetic industry made millions of Tammy.
@perdidoatlantic4 жыл бұрын
I was in the courtroom when Jim was sentenced. It was pure drama. Tammy was a beautiful soul. No one remembers how she embraced gay men with AIDS. It was very brave if her at that time.
@annfeeney16622 жыл бұрын
It’s sad that Tammy died so young . I think she had a good heart .
@tashastarling8704 жыл бұрын
For cult leaders, it's always talk of convenient prophesies and rarely obligations. Some people seem to live for laud and applause. When I'm complimented I can randomly become awkward, but also my thoughts become fuzzy. It doesn't compute. I will question my feelings and even my actions to obsession - it can sometimes throw me off for days when I'm dealing with a lot of troubles and depending how personal it is. Is this as simple as a self esteem issue? How can one work on a problem like this? It can be embarassing and damaging sometimes. Can even rarely send me into depression. It's very difficult for me to understand what the cause is. And my vulnerability does change throughout life. I feel it could be worse when I was codependent with toxic people. Fascinating discussion and very funny on point jokes. I genuinely laughed a lot, your humour really shines when you talk about distasteful things. I believe to prey on the weak minded just shows the strength of mind of the man, or limits of. I may be naive but I still believe there are many ways to be highly successful without creating a net negative in the world. There is a grey area closer to middle ground though which I can appreciate Thank you again for your thoughts. Always such interesting topics and discussions. Your videos always get me thinking in beneficial ways
@LifeDIY4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great analysis, Dr. Grande. I wanted to make a suggestion - you may want to look into the Parrot Teleprompter. It's really pretty easy to use and it attaches right onto your camera and the script goes onto an app on your phone that displays it. Just felt like sharing that just in case as I recently learned about it and it's surprisingly easy to use - easier than reading off paper or a computer - for me anyway. And it can be so helpful for certain types of content-rich videos like yours. Also, I've been feeling sick for the past few days, hoping I do not have the virus, and your content has kept me going as I have been trying to get better. Thank you!
@rachelbates3064 жыл бұрын
I’ve been binging your videos for three days because they’re so intriguing and well researched - thanks! Could you please look into the Lori Vallow case?
@hooper45814 жыл бұрын
Has dr Grande reviewed the “apostle David Taylor “ from JMMI Ministry? It’s hysterical you tube google search worth every minute
@davidmeglemre90932 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis - love your approach to various topics and enjoy your dry sense of humor - you are truly the Bob Ross of psychological thinking and report.
@traceysullivan53574 жыл бұрын
I was raised in a cult. I left the cult at age 17 but it still exists. They teach that they are not a cult, but they are. Several of my family members remain in this cult and it has strained my relationship with them off and on over the years. I'm convinced that they remain out of fear. My mother joined when she was pregnant with me and she joined out of fear and remained until she died out of fear. I have a hard time dealing with future thinking, guilt and fear but meditation and education has helped. I remember watching Jim Baker as a child, we would laugh at him, not recognizing our own fear and ignorance. I don't trust any religion or evangelists. I feel that they are all frauds and fear mongers.
@heeljw956664 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@silvermainecoons32694 жыл бұрын
Hey what’s wrong with stamp collecting? 😏
@jguenther30494 жыл бұрын
Nothing, but you wouldn't want to waste a prophecy on it.
@GS-st9ns4 жыл бұрын
These comments are killing me. I think what worries me most is that Tammy Faye was such a beautiful beautiful young girl , then she turned out to look like Dragon lady in red lipstick. Where does the time go?
@Sforeczka4 жыл бұрын
Tell us how you really feel, Dr. Grande! Thanks for this. Been enjoying your channel.
@sanesp10254 жыл бұрын
"Being targeted by the government or other evil groups", haha good one.
@ancientfuture96904 жыл бұрын
American Christianity is just...bonkers.
@canesugar9114 жыл бұрын
Ancient Future more like prosperity christianity. It happens in my country.
@truecrimelover20224 жыл бұрын
they are the minority just the loudest they are a big minority but still more are way more centrist to left of center to varying degrees of course you can go too far either way.
@ancientfuture96904 жыл бұрын
@@canesugar911 yes, you're correct in that it's prosperity Christianity but that particular brand of 'Muscular, Billy Graham, shout it from the rooftops Christianity' is a product of American culture.
@mrwassef4 жыл бұрын
More so than Latin Christianity during the medieval period?
@ancientfuture96904 жыл бұрын
@@mrwassef no, that was aptly named "The Dark Ages" for a reason. However, American style Christianity is partly bonkers BECAUSE it STILL exists today despite the advances in reason, logic and science etc.
@margoty56544 жыл бұрын
I work with a frugal doctor who is 84, working full time, never married, no children, no beneficiaries, etc. she’s planning to leave her millions to blah blah ministries. 🤮
@palmtrees894 жыл бұрын
Can you do a discussion on the psychology of Jimmy Swaggart. .and Benny Hinn. . .and Robert Tilton? Thank you.
@PanicattheDiscourse4 жыл бұрын
I believe in the family With my ever-loving wife beside me But she don't know about my girlfriend Or the man I met last night Do you believe in God? Cause that is what I'm selling And if you wanna get to heaven Well, I'll see you right
@LaMaestra21024 жыл бұрын
*_Religion poisons everything_* - Christopher Hitchens
@lisasteward69454 жыл бұрын
Poppy Fields : true, but jesus is so tender . And so meek
@LaMaestra21024 жыл бұрын
@@lisasteward6945 How do you know? Have you met him? Did he take you to lunch? 😂 I'm messing with you.
@OGitGirlJess2 жыл бұрын
Playing predator to the weak is one of the most evil things a human could ever do!
@evelynwaugh40534 жыл бұрын
The Barbera Walter's interview where he admitted not reading the Bible until he did time was great. I don't understand how anyone who has even a tiny bit of reading comprehension and has read the Bible could think that wealth or prosperity was promised to Christians.