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The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

6.620211 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDocumentary

Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.

ProducersMarina Zenovich·Nile Cappello

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Kingdom
Sep 30, 2021 7.7
E2
A Family Affair
Sep 30, 2021 7.5
E3
Seen But Not Heard
Sep 30, 2021 8.0
E4
Revelations
Apr 28, 2022 7.5
E5
The Way Forward
Apr 28, 2022 6.0

Cast

GLGwen Shamblin Lara
Gwen Shamblin Lara
Self (archive footage)
JLJoe Lara
Joe Lara
Self (archive footage)
NPNatasha Pavlovich
Natasha Pavlovich
Self - Former Girlfriend of Joe Lara
MC
Megan Cox
Self - Member 1996-2006
HB
Helen Byrd
Self - Member 2008-2017
RM
Rafael Martinez
Self - Cult Interventionist
GW
Gina Wilson
Self - Member 1996-2012
RP
Rachel Phillips
Self - Member 2002-2009

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The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin?

The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin is streaming on HBO Max, Philo and YouTube TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Philo.

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The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin is available to stream free (with ads) on Spectrum On Demand in United States.

How many seasons are in The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin?

The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin?

No — The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.