The Battle Over a Church Worth Millions

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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.

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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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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-12-18 19 min
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