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Ryan Duffey Strode (born May 25, 1977) is an American former street preacher who, as a 10-year-old child, became the subject of nationwide controversy in the 1980s for his idiosyncratic style of preaching. Strode's sermons were characterized by bellowing rote-learned excerpts from the Bible, in particular those pertaining to Hell and sin.
Jan 23, 2024 · Duffey Strode, born Ryan Duffey Strode on May 25, 1977, gained notoriety as a child street preacher in the 1980s. Raised in North Carolina by David and Robin Strode, his upbringing was marked by his parents’ strong, often controversial beliefs, including homophobia and anti-Catholic sentiments.
Duffey Strode is a renowned American former street preacher who rose to fame at age ten thanks to his controversial preaching style. His sermons were characterized by bellowing rote-learned...
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Aug 29, 1988 · The boy preacher is a challenge to this God-fearing town. Any fundamentalist will tell you that a child can be ruined by rock 'n' roll, sex education and secular humanism.
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Jul 28, 2021 · Any fundamentalist will tell you that a child can be ruined by rock ‘n’ roll, sex education and secular humanism. But it is the Bible that besets Duffey Strode. Duffey is a pudgy kid with dark...
Mar 8, 2016 · In the late '80s, the Strode family of Marion, North Carolina, became infamous for striking fear in the heart of their town. Their son Duffey, who started pr...
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In this 'Oprah Show' clip from 1988, child preacher Duffey Strode passionately delivers a Bible verse, and the audience, seemingly frightened and bewildered by what they just heard, ask Duffey if he understands the deeper meaning. His response is stunning. (Original airdate: June 14, 1988)
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