Synopsis
Pete Owen-Jones explores whether America is experiencing another Great Awakening, as charismatic Christianity sweeps Florida.
- Programme: Around the World in 80 Faiths
- Episode: 05: United States of America
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Religious Education | Christianity | Practices | Worship
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