Nathan Apffel - Inside the Dark World of Megachurches and Corrupt Pastors | SRS #233
This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features filmmaker Nathan Apffel discussing his docuseries "The Religion Business," which investigates the financial practices and alleged corruption within large religious organizations, particularly megachurches. Apffel, drawing from personal experiences, highlights issues of financial accountability, the accumulation of wealth within religious institutions, and the potential for these funds to be redirected to address societal problems like poverty. The conversation delves into the complexities of faith, money, and modern religious structures, including specific examples like the LDS Church and controversies surrounding figures like Kenneth Copeland. Apffel also advocates for technological solutions to promote transparency and reform.












