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After a historic church in the heart of Nashville was taken over by a businessman, the family of the church’s original founder, including Christian pop star Amy Grant, says the building was “steeple-jacked.” The businessman leading the church denies the allegations. WSJ’s Cameron McWhirter explains to Ryan Knutson why many American churches are vulnerable to a hostile takeover.
Further Listening:
- ‘Exmo’ Influencers Are Taking On Mormonism
- The Financial Mess Facing the Vatican
- Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI
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