1: The Last Hope

About this episode

The episode explores the controversial figure of John of God, an international healer from Brazil, and the contrasting experiences of his followers.

People from all walks of life are drawn to the international healer from Brazil known as John of God. While true believers claim to be spiritually cured, others describe a secret living nightmare. Two-Faced: John of God is a production of Exactly Right Media and Adonde Media.    From Adonde Media Hosted and written by: Martina Castro  Senior producer: Mariano Pagella Reporting and fact checking by: Heloísa Traiano Production assistance and research by: Giovana Romano Sanchez  Sound Designer: Mauricio Mendoza  Mastering Engineer: Martín Cruz Original music composed by: Marianna Romano Interpreter for Ana Paula: Giovanna Romano Sánchez Interpreter for Luciano Miranda: Andrés Caballero Interpreter for Marcelo Stoduto: Claudio Dias Interpreter for Camila R: Laura Ubaté   From Exactly Right Media Artwork: Vanessa Lilak Executive Producers: Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark and Danielle Kramer Consulting Producer: Lily Ladewig Associate Producer: Jay Elias See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Martina Castro, Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark

Topics covered

• healing
• spirituality
• true crime
• John of God
• Brazil
• cure
• nightmare

Keywords

• John of God
• healer
• Brazil
• spiritual cure
• true believers
• nightmare
• Exactly Right Media
• Adonde Media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exactly Right Media, Adonde Media

More episodes of Two-Faced: John of God

• 6: The Fall · March 4, 2026 · 46 min
• 5: Taking Down John of God · February 25, 2026 · 30 min
• 4: Breaking the Silence · February 18, 2026 · 29 min
• 3: The Treatment · February 11, 2026 · 38 min
• 2: A Healer is Born · February 4, 2026 · 29 min
• Introducing Two-Faced: John of God · January 20, 2026 · 3 min