In this special edition of Goodbye Tulsa, we talk to a man who wasn’t charmed by Roberts’ particular charisma, but rather tested by it.

Attorney Gary Richardson, whose name also elicits a strong response around Tulsa, filed a famous lawsuit against Oral Roberts University in late 2007, which ultimately led to the departure of its sitting president. Richardson’s history with Oral Roberts goes much further back, however–back to a time when Roberts had actually sought Richardson’s advice following the legal troubles of another televangelist, Robert Tilton. It wasn’t until the end of the lengthy meeting that Roberts left Richardson with a distinct impression–one that you can judge for yourself.

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In the face of death, it’s always a minister that speaks comfort to our ears. But who speaks in a pastor’s absence?

In this episode of Goodbye Tulsa, we hear from Scot Law, who not only attended Daugherty’s church, but also attended Victory Christian School as well. Law shares a specific time when Daugherty shepherded his family through tragedy–and in doing so Law becomes the voice of consolation for his pastor’s memory.

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