Two-Faced: John of God
True crime podcast review — 2026
"A faith-healer fraud case with an international scale most true crime coverage hasn't matched."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
To thousands of people worldwide, João Teixeira de Faria was known as John of God — a traditional Brazilian spiritual healer famous for performing miraculous medical procedures without anaesthetic. Two-Faced, from Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts, unpacks the decades of alleged abuse hidden behind that reputation.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Two-Faced: John of God about?
To thousands of people worldwide, João Teixeira de Faria was known as John of God — a traditional Brazilian spiritual healer famous for performing miraculous medical procedures without anaesthetic. Two-Faced, from Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts, unpacks the decades of alleged abuse hidden behind that reputation.
Is Two-Faced: John of God worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if faith-healer fraud and mass abuse cases interest you". Exactly Right and iHeart investigate João Teixeira de Faria, the Brazilian 'spiritual healer' known worldwide as John of God, accused of abuse by hundreds.
Who is Two-Faced: John of God for?
Two-Faced: John of God is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Two-Faced: John of God to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Two-Faced: John of God?
If you enjoy Two-Faced: John of God, you might also like: Anatomy of a Scam, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Sweet Bobby, The Retrievals. See our full "Podcasts Like Two-Faced: John of God" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Country
- United States
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