About this episode

The episode discusses the life and legacy of Gwen Shamblin Lara, exploring her church's controversial nature and allegations of criminal activity.

Was the Weigh Down Workshop and Gwen Shamblin Lara’s Remnant Fellowship Church a church...or a high-control cult? And did the organization help cover up a murder connected to two of its followers? Join us as we discuss the controversial life, influence, and legacy of Gwen Shamblin Lara, the incredible property she called home, and explore allegations of crimes associated with the Remnant Fellowship Church. Listen and weigh in with your vote: church or cult?The Real Estate: 902 Franklin Pike | Brentwood, TN | Ashlawn Want to Support the Show? You can buy us a cup of coffee!(ok, let's be honest...it's most likely a glass of wine!) ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/crimeestate⁠ This episode edited by the oh-so-talented, Elena Show Notes & Sources: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/gwen-shamblins-will-potentially-worth-millions-leaves-nothing-to-her-remnant-fellowship-church https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Shamblin_Lara https://www.the-sun.com/news/5218395/gwen-shamblin-lara-luxury-lifestyle-before-jet-crash/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna17191330 https://www.gwenshamblinlara.com/about/…

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather, Elena, Melanie

Topics covered

• Gwen Shamblin Lara
• Remnant Fellowship Church
• high-control cult
• Weigh Down Workshop
• allegations of crimes
• murder cover-up

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Remnant Fellowship Church

Places: Brentwood, TN, 902 Franklin Pike

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