A preacher and his wife establish the House of David in 1902 after coming to believe they are the fated “seventh messenger” of God. The Purnells relocate to Lake Michigan, get an influx of money from two investors, and prepare for eternal life with their followers… by building an amusement park, baseball team, and the world’s largest miniature railroad. But in the 1920s, sexual abuse allegations cause Benjamin Purnell to hide out for years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices