Episodes

  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 28

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 28
    Apr 5 2026
    In which Elmer Gantry extols the bustling success and cheerful camaraderie of his city church to a local man, even as another minister, Frank Shallard, confides his deep disillusionment with the church's hypocrisies and contradictions in intimate conversation with his friend Philip McGarry. The two preachers engage in a candid and spirited debate over faith, doubt, and the true meaning of Christ’s teachings, revealing the complex, often fraught nature of religious conviction and ministry.
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    33 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter29 Part 1-6

    Elmer Gantry Chapter29 Part 1-6
    Apr 5 2026
    In which the zealous Reverend Gantry, eager to build his new church and bolster its standing, embarks on a public campaign to discredit the more liberal and questioning Pastor Frank Shallard, stirring discord within their shared community of faith. As Frank faces mounting opposition and weary counsel from friends and family, the church membership grapples with doctrinal disputes and loyalties that test the bounds of belief and fellowship in Zenith.
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    18 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 26 Part 5-9

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 26 Part 5-9
    Apr 4 2026
    In which the Reverend Gantry embarks upon a fervent crusade against the vices of his town, parading with policemen through dens of iniquity and delivering fervid denunciations that stir both ridicule and awe among witnesses. His exploits culminate in a bruising physical altercation and a triumphant, if somewhat self-absorbed, return home, where admiration is sought but not entirely found.
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    14 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 27

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 27
    Apr 4 2026
    In which Elmer Gantry rises to local renown by ferreting out vice, securing the admiration of the town’s Rotary Club, and navigating the social rituals of high society with thoughtful ambition. His reputation grows as he embarks on a Chautauqua tour, delivering stirring sermons that artfully sidestep contentious issues, while a humble country parson eagerly anticipates his arrival as a shining beacon of righteousness.
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    29 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 26 Part 1-4

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 26 Part 1-4
    Apr 3 2026
    In which the ambitious Reverend Elmer Gantry ingeniously blends lively entertainment and spirited moralising to draw vast crowds and curry favour with the local press, while manoeuvring ecclesiastical and societal figures to bolster his church’s influence and coffers. Amidst this burgeoning prominence, he initiates a crusading committee and a vitriolic campaign against the city’s concealed vices, revealing the uneasy alliances and polite rivalries that define the town’s religious and moral landscape.
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    33 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 25

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 25
    Apr 3 2026
    In which Elmer Gantry, caught between the buoyant Young Married Set at Wellspring Church and the steady familiarity of old acquaintances, navigates the uneasy balance of charm, temptation, and sermonised morality with the acumen of a practised preacher. In this careful unfolding of social and personal contours, he reconnects with figures from his past, finding both old ties and new contentments amid the shifting shades of his ministerial life.
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    21 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter 24

    Elmer Gantry Chapter 24
    Apr 2 2026
    In which the ambitious Elmer Gantry reconnects with two former seminary classmates in Zenith, encountering contrasting paths that reflect different spiritual temperaments and social standings. Meanwhile, Frank Shallard wrestles with his ideals and frustrations as a Congregational minister striving to reconcile his faith with the common life and the austere judgments of his peers.
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    12 mins
  • Elmer Gantry Chapter23 Part 4-7

    Elmer Gantry Chapter23 Part 4-7
    Apr 2 2026
    In which Elmer Gantry and his wife Cleo settle into a modest Old Town house, investing quickly in appearances to mask their ambitions, while Elmer confronts the exhausting demands and complexities of his new Zenith pastorate. He navigates the varied personalities and rivalries among the town’s clergy, formulating grand plans to outshine them all by blending their strengths and stirring up a fervent, attention-grabbing ministry.
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    32 mins