Two-Faced: John of God
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"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
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between 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.
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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". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
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.
Where can I listen to Two-Faced: John of God?
Two-Faced: John of God is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Two-Faced: John of God?
If you enjoy Two-Faced: John of God, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, Sweet Bobby, Believed, 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
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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