Jimmy Swaggart: From Scandal to Salvation

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An iconic televangelist who once reached millions worldwide with gospel preaching and music through TV ministry.

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In the 1980s, Swaggart's sermons aired globally. His ministry earned over $140 million annually—making him a TV titan of faith.

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In 1988, a prostitution scandal broke. Swaggart wept in a televised apology—but his downfall had begun.

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Despite losing Assemblies of God support, Swaggart launched his own network—SonLife Broadcasting—continuing to preach and sing.

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On June 15, 2025, Swaggart suffered cardiac arrest. He was hospitalized, unresponsive, and surrounded by family.

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He passed peacefully on July 1, 2025. His family quoted Scripture: “I have finished the race…”

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From scandal to salvation, Swaggart’s story is one of faith, failure, and forgiveness. His legacy lives on through music and ministry.

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Jimmy Swaggart: From Scandal to Salvation

An iconic televangelist who once reached millions worldwide with gospel preaching and music through TV ministry.

Who Was Jimmy Swaggart?

In the 1980s, Swaggart's sermons aired globally. His ministry earned over $140 million annually—making him a TV titan of faith.

A Meteoric Rise in the '80s

In 1988, a prostitution scandal broke. Swaggart wept in a televised apology—but his downfall had begun.

The Scandal That Shook America

Despite losing Assemblies of God support, Swaggart launched his own network—SonLife Broadcasting—continuing to preach and sing.

Resilience After the Fall

On June 15, 2025, Swaggart suffered cardiac arrest. He was hospitalized, unresponsive, and surrounded by family.

Health Crisis in 2025

He passed peacefully on July 1, 2025. His family quoted Scripture: “I have finished the race…”

Jimmy Swaggart Dies at 90

From scandal to salvation, Swaggart’s story is one of faith, failure, and forgiveness. His legacy lives on through music and ministry.

A Complicated Legacy