August 9, 2007
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Twentieth-century Pentecostal evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson helped to popularize a charismatic faith that touched millions of people and now reaches an estimated half billion people. The eccentricity and integrity of Sister Aimee shed light on some of the most confusing and powerful religious currents in our world today.
Program Details
» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
» Resources
» Books + Music ¦ lists of recommended books and music from the program
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits
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About the Image
Aimee Semple McPherson preaches to her flock at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles, California in 1931.
(Source: Heritage Department of the International Foursquare Gospel)
SoundSeen: Audio Slideshow
SoundSeen: Slideshow - An Illustrated Sermon» "The Illustrated Sermon"
Aimee Semple McPherson was renowned for her theatrically staged sermons, rich with costumes, props, and lighting. View images of Aimee Semple McPherson in various settings around the world while you listen to one of her many illustrated sermons that packed Angelus Temple.

SoundSeen: Archival Video
» "Practicing What We Preach"
» "Saving Sinners on Broadway"

SoundSeen: VideoWe found archival film footage of Aimee Semple McPherson included in Hearst Metrotone News reels. View the charismatic, and slightly quirky, delivery of a tech-savvy evangelist of the 1930s.
Unheard Cuts
Raw, Unedited Interviews

» Anthea Butler (mp3, 1:02.02)
» Arlene Sanchez Walsh (mp3, 1:00.55)
» Margaret Poloma (mp3, 23:04)

To prepare for the program, Krista had a background interview with Margaret Poloma, a sociologist who focuses on Pentecostalism. Here's another way for you to listen and learn more about what we do and how we do it. Also, download Krista's complete, unedited conversations with both guests. They're worth the listen!
Selected Writings
» Biography of Aimee Semple McPherson
Margaret Poloma recommended to Krista that she read historian Mel Robeck's "readable and very good" entry on Sister Aimee's life and acts — a concise couple of pages well worth your time.
Voices of Our Audience
» Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you
Voices on the Radio
Anthea Butler Anthea Butler
Butler is assistant professor of Religion at the University of Rochester.

Arlene Sanchez Walsh Arlene Sanchez Walsh
Sanchez Walsh is associate professor of Latino Church Studies at Azusa Pacific University.
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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