Who is Jerry Lee’s famous preacher cousin?

Answered by Leslie Theriault

Oh man, let me tell you about Jerry Lee Lewis's famous preacher cousin, Jimmy Lee Swaggart. These two grew up together on a farm in Ferriday, Louisiana. Can you imagine the kind of trouble these boys must have gotten into? But while Jerry Lee found fame as a rock and roll legend, Jimmy Lee took a different path, one that led him to become a television evangelist in the 1980s.

Now, Jimmy Lee didn't start off preaching to thousands of people on TV. Nope, he started small, preaching from the back of a flatbed pickup truck back in 1955. Can you picture it? Him standing up there, Bible in hand, sharing the gospel with anyone who would listen. It's pretty impressive if you ask me.

But it was in the 1980s that Swaggart's star really rose. He became a household name through his television ministry, reaching millions of viewers across the country. I remember seeing him on TV when I was a kid, his passionate sermons and that southern drawl of his. He had a way of captivating his audience and making them feel the power of his message.

Now, I gotta admit, I'm not one for organized religion myself, but I can appreciate the impact that Jimmy Lee Swaggart had on his followers. He brought hope and inspiration to people who needed it, and that's something to be respected. So, while Jerry Lee Lewis may have found fame in the world, his cousin Jimmy Lee Swaggart found his calling in the world of preaching.

Jimmy Lee Swaggart made a name for himself as a television evangelist, spreading his message of faith and hope to millions of people. His journey from preaching on a flatbed truck to becoming a household name is a testament to his dedication and passion for his calling. Whether you agree with his beliefs or not, there's no denying the impact he had on the world of television evangelism.