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Faith on Trial: Hillsong

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Subscribe 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 powerful? And is Hillsong really everything it claims to be? On his journey to find out the truth, Stephen follows the money, exposing disturbing claims of worker exploitation, complicated consensual sexual relationships and a culture where women are allegedly told to physically submit to their husbands.

A ground-breaking eight-part investigation, Faith on Trial: Hillsong will leave you asking what you can believe in. 

Faith on Trial is hosted, written and produced by Stephen Drill and Andrea Thiis-Evensen. The executive producer is Dan Box. 

Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. 

Theme song: The Jordan Singers, By His Grace, 2022.
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From humble beginnings in a suburban Sydney warehouse to an international pentecostal powerhouse, Hillsong has changed the world around it, filling stadiums with screaming congregations and counting politicians, business tycoons and A-list celebrities among its true believers. Talking to one of those believers, who's since turned her back on Hillsong, reporter Stephen Drill found himself asking: How did the church get so powerful? And is Hillsong really everything it claims to be? On his journey to find out the truth, Stephen follows the money, exposing disturbing claims of worker exploitation, complicated consensual sexual relationships and a culture where women are allegedly told to physically submit to their husbands. A ground-breaking eight-part investigation, Hillsong: faith on trial will leave you asking what you can believe in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Eagle

The Big Eagle

2023-03-0929:323

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Hillsong's rise to global megachurch - or how Hillsong founder Brian Houston took over the world. Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Slave Labour-ish

Slave Labour-ish

2023-03-1425:254

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Are Hillsong's faithful willing volunteers or simply being exploited? Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First fruits

First fruits

2023-03-1628:462

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. God wants you to be rich, according to Hillsong. He also wants you to give 10 per cent of your money to the church. Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miracles tonight

Miracles tonight

2023-03-2127:365

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. What it’s like to lose yourself inside a Hillsong service.  Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Affairs

The Affairs

2023-03-2829:053

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. What happened when a New York pastor met a girl, ruining his own life and rocking the faith of his followers. Listen to Faith on Trial early and ad free by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts. New episode released every Wednesday. Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Missing 40 Minutes

The Missing 40 Minutes

2023-04-0433:012

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. What really happened in the Pullman Hotel when Brian Houston knocked on the wrong room door. Listen to Faith on Trial early and ad free by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts. New episode released every Wednesday. Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Submit

Submit

2023-04-1140:543

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. What Hillsong teaches its young female students about sex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Verdict

The Verdict

2023-04-1838:325

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Inside the courtroom where Brian Houston has pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing his own father's child sex abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not Guilty

Not Guilty

2023-08-1710:50

Brian Houston's day in court arrives on a charge of concealing his father's child sex abuse. Hear the verdict and what Houston and victim Brett Sengstock have to say. To hear the full bonus episode subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcast today, or visit faithontrial.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comments (3)

Amanda May

really interesting/disturbing story. But, the music. Did Hillsong get royalties?

Apr 25th
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Lin

Please, enough with the constant playing of this "church's" brand of music. It's starting to seem like advertising via endless exposure.

Apr 13th
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Alissa Maxwell

This podcast is great, so far, but why are we being subjected to Christian rock music all throughout? 🤮

Apr 5th
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