Faith on Trial: Hillsong
True Crime AustraliaSubscribe to Crime X+ today. From humble beginnings in a suburban Sydney warehouse to an international pentecostal powerhouse, Hillsong has changed the world around it, counting politicians, business tycoons and A-list celebrities among its true believers. Talking to one of those who has since turned her back on Hillsong, reporter Stephen Drill found himself asking: How did the church get so power... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | True CrimeReligion & Spirituality | ||||
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Just completed episode six , so far I have found it engaging
I went to Hillsong church 20 years ago and all I experienced was exactly what I expected: kind people, Christian theology Christian principles displayed and great music.
What has been described in the episodes I have listened to so far sounds more like a Scientology Church. I’m especially shocked by the pressure on students to perform numerous hours of unpaid labour.
Clearly people didn’t feel comfortable to just say no to unaccepta... more
Apple Podcasts5April Adelaide
Australia10 months ago - More journal than journalism
This series follows a recent trend of exposing corruption, crime, and problematic preaching in evangelical mega-churches. Many of the issues this podcast details are serious and worth reporting on.
But the host tends inject his own subjective feelings constantly. He also seems naive about certain norms in pantecostalism, especially around purity culture and the vetting of ministers. This means he can't have a deeper discussion about theology and what Hillsong really stands for, and the problem... more
Apple Podcasts3Clearbrook4
Canadaa year ago - Pearl clutching reviews
I was raised in a high demand Christian church. Seeing all the reviews of those offended by the portrayal of Hillsong and its leaders is all too familiar. Christians are notorious for gaslighting victims who speak out and doing all they can to both discredit the victims while protecting the abusers. This podcast was well researched and reported. Hillsong had numerous opportunities to respond to the allegations and declined. Their own behavior is what makes this church look bad and not the actual... more
Apple Podcasts5katie m35
United Statesa year ago - Well balanced narrative
I attended Hillsong for many years in London. (I’ve since left). Slightly volunteered but did not get as embedded. On the one hand the church provided an incredibly welcoming place of worship and (in such a large city) it changed lives for the better. I do, however, think the untoward behaviour (especially at the top) is a shame. The average attendee had no clue about these details. Oh wait, I do recall a guy I knew who burnt out from volunteering exhaustion in London. He left the church at his ... more
Apple Podcasts5Laeititia01
United Kingdoma year ago - Underwhelmed
I went in with high hopes! As a Christian who wants to learn more about the cautionary tales of church leadership so we can do better going forward, I was underwhelmed. I do not condone the lack of transparent leadership nor do I want to invalidate the experience of the poor people who were taken advantage of. But the journalism was poor- it’s so much more about a skeptical jab at church culture/Christianity in general, not so much about the real events of Hillsong church.
Apple Podcasts1KfykwUnited Statesa year ago
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