MFM Presents… Two-Faced: John of God
February 13, 2026
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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: Narrative investigative podcast episode (Episode 1 of "Two Faced, John of God"), blending storytelling, eyewitness accounts, and audio clips for a true-crime-meets-spiritual-exposé vibe.
- The Key Players:
- Host: Martina Castro, audio journalist exploring faith, skepticism, and dark secrets behind Brazilian healer John of God (Joao de Deus).
- Key Witnesses: Ana Paula (desperate daughter seeking cure for father's brain cancer), Michael Baylot (American tour guide who became a devotee), Tim Elliott (skeptical Australian journalist), Marcelo Stoduto (longtime Casa medium).
- The Vibe: Intriguing and eerie—mix of awe-inspiring "miracles," communal bliss, and creeping unease hinting at abuse and exploitation.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (03:21) **Dramatic Opening: The Invasive Procedure**
- 2 (06:17) **Who is John of God?**
- 3 (08:25) **Martina Castro's Introduction**
- 4 (10:21) **Ana Paula's Desperate Journey**
- 5 (12:30) **Abadiania: The Spiritual Hub**
- 6 (18:43) **Daily Atmosphere at the Casa**
- 7 (21:58) **Inside the Healing Rooms**
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Show Notes
My Favorite Murder presents the premiere episode of our newest limited series podcast, Two-Faced: John of God, hosted by Martina Castro and produced by Exactly Right Media and Adonde Media.
For decades, people from around the world traveled to Brazil to see a spiritual healer known as John of God — believing he could perform miraculous medical procedures without anesthesia. In Episode One, “The Last Hope,” we meet the people drawn to his promise. While true believers claim to be spiritually cured, others describe a secret living nightmare.
The series is available in both English and Spanish. The Spanish-language feed is titled Dos Caras: Juan de Dios. Episode Three is out now in both feeds.
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