T.D. Jakes
One of the most popular Christian preachers in America and a best-selling author who produced over a dozen books in just the first five years of his writing career, Bishop T.D. Jakes began recording in 1997 with a live version of his most popular book, Woman, Thou Art Loosed!. Born in 1957 in West Virginia, Jakes was raised as a Baptist, but an experience at a storefront Apostolic church gave him a sense of purpose to preach the unity to a disparate Christian America, whether the issue is denominational, racial or sexual. He attended West Virginia State University and studied psychology, though he later earned a master's as well as a doctorate in the ministry. After marrying in 1980 and working for several years at Union Carbide, he moved into a full-time ministry role with the founding of Charleston's Temple of Faith in 1986.
T.D. Jakes' renown grew during the rest of the decade as he gave several high-profile sermons around the nation, including the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship's convention before 45,000 people. By 1993, he had begun writing Christian books, and in 1995 his Woman, Thou Art Loosed! became the second best-selling Christian book of the year. In early 1996, Jakes learned that W.V. Grant's large Eagle's Nest Family Church in Dallas was for sale. He bought the site -- as well as its media facilities -- and soon gained audiences of over 5,000. Sacred Love Songs followed in 1999; Storm Is Over appeared two years later.
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Discography
5 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Woman; Thou Art Loosed!
Gospel - Released by Integrity Music on 11 Feb 1997
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T.D. JAKES Presents FINALLY LOOSED
Gospel - Released by Dexterity Sounds, under exclusive license to Roc Nation Records, LLC on 20 Sep 2022
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Get Ready: The Best of T.D. Jakes
Gospel - Released by Integrity Music on 10 May 2015
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T.D. Jakes Presents: The Weight Is Over
Pop - Released by Dexterity Sounds on 7 Nov 2014
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
T.D. JAKES Presents FINALLY LOOSED
Gospel - Released by Dexterity Sounds, under exclusive license to Roc Nation Records, LLC on 20 Sep 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo