Leaving Hillsong
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Just a Wacko - Misogyny at Hillsong et al part 1
April 28, 2024 08:19 - 57 minutes - 38 MBLaura is a Leaving Hillsong pod guest, educator, artist, creator and some time film maker... you've met her before...today we start mammoth task of facing misogyny in the halls of Hillsong and well, right down to the altar call... Laura and Tanya discuss the narcissistic template for pentecostal boys and girls and how maleness is privileged, esteemed and honoured, while femaleness is subservient and ever diminished and minimised. It happened to Laura.. while researching for her latest proj...
Prosper Pt 2 It's A Lot
April 21, 2024 07:21 - 21 minutes - 16.4 MBTanya and PCD continue on with their dissection of the show 'Prosper', particularly, well only, episode 1..in this short, sharp, episode.. what will happen next in this Australian drama within an Australian drama is anyone's guess Come watch and chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"PROSPER" review w PCD Part 1
April 14, 2024 07:35 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB"Prosper" is the Australian drama starring Rebecca Gibney and Richard Roxborough released Jan 2024. We thought we'd react/review and relate it to who and what we know... which is a fair bit... but who's the leak/s? Come join me and PCD as we talk action/drama/plot/themes and '''do you think...?" There's no official affiliation - PCD just loved it sooo much.. So come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mine is the Kingdom pt 2
March 31, 2024 06:21 - 22 minutes - 16 MBDavid and Tanya continue their chat about his new book .. Mine Is The Kingdom and chat about Brian Houston's protege, former Aussie PM Scott Morrison, or was it the other way around? The divine rights of kings extends throughout the church and the state - What can we do about it? Anything ? Just a couple of eagles... bound for glory.. Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mine is the Kingdom
March 24, 2024 20:00 - 39 minutes - 28.9 MBVeteran investigative journalist, and Walkely winner, David Hardaker, talks about his new book, Mine Is the Kingdom, the Rise and Fall of Brian Houston, which has just been released. The book details Houston's life as well as the inner workings, and tax breaks, of Hillsong. As an outsider without Pentecostal Traumatic Stress Disorder, David's work is thorough, in depth and with minimal personal bias...although he admits developing an unexpected fondness for an aspect of this research a...
Hillsong Boy
March 21, 2024 06:37 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBHillsong Boy, the show, starts this weekend!!! WE go backstage with the STAR Scott Parker to talk the how's, whys and wows of SHOWBIZ! Come chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Into the House part 3
March 17, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 19.8 MBthe effects of being in a program like Mercy Ministries/ Multiplied are long lasting.. and deep. Sarah and Britt outline life after getting out and away and the very real impacts of the terrifying and intense indoctrination that such places instil. It's the final ep for now.. but there's more and the best is always yet to come out! This one is a tough one and we talk hard times psychologically... and life on the other side!! Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Into the House Part 2
March 12, 2024 04:50 - 39 minutes - 29.9 MBMercy Ministries offered Sarah and Britt y health treatment in a faith based program. After arriving, they found it was very different, and that rather than treat their mental health concerns, the enclosed and punitive program made life so much worse. Sharing details of the daily lives, ways out and impacts of MM, these two women bring truth into the sun, but not before many years have brought them to this safer place and we are grateful for their voices. So come chat! Hosted on Ac...
Into the House pt 1
March 03, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 26.2 MBBritt (the Prosperity Lounge) and Sarah (Delusions of Reference) met while they were both at Mercy Ministries, the 'rehab' for young women 'in trouble.' Told this was the one stop, and last stop, for all their mental health struggles and life challenges, that they would be once and finally healed, the two found that despite being promised 'holistic and professional care', it would take many months and years to recover from this 'rehab'. Join us as these courageous and strong women tell t...
The Prosperity Lounge
February 25, 2024 07:25 - 30 minutes - 22.9 MBw Britt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Delusions of Reference pt 2
January 28, 2024 06:10 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBSarah has bipolar disorder and a history with Hillsong (and also Mercy Ministries but that's later) What was that like? and what did Sarah see? What happens when the indefensible becomes all too real? Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Delusions of Reference pt 1
January 21, 2024 07:18 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MBHillsong hurts mental health. But what's it like when you have a pre-existing diagnosis, you're 2o years old, and you hear a message of hope and healing? Sarah was in Hillsong for 6 years and shares her experiences of how the message, culture, environment and people all influenced her mental health... and how she sees it influencing others... and the community at large. Don't miss this episode... on Leaving Hillsong ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Strange and Malleable Things
December 31, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 37.6 MBYou read the verdict! Or you heard the verdict on this very show and today, Crimimal Law Accredited Specialist Andrew Tiedt speaks to us with what he made of this verdict and the decision by His Honour. What is reasonable? Was this a reasonable outcome and what about all that perjury? Come listen to an expert explain the hows and whys of BCH's NOT GUILTY and where was Nabi? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Metaverse
December 26, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBTwas the night before Xmas when author and activist Matt Drapper talked late night secrets with Tanya - the best kind, too - other people's ... Join us as we leave no stone or stoner unturned in our quest for more information to bring YOU. Because there's a reason for the season - and that's to see whether everyone else is doing better than you, or worse. ... SO JOIN US FOR SOME XMAS FUN - the Hillsong edition! We talk marriage, divorce, and WHAT THE HELL WENT ON IN THOSE MEETINGS WITH S...
the End of An Era pt 2
December 17, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 32.7 MBWe drag Grace out of paradise on vacation to talk all things Brian again as he wants his money back! oh the irony... then Grace outlines the redress scheme and various other topics along the way get thrown around with a whole bunch of HOW COME questions.. this is a fun one! and a serious one! so come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The End of An Era w Grace
December 03, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBGrace hit town and she had a thing or 2 to say... so we kicked off this chat w a visit back to Hillsong and who she saw and who she didn't...! Join Tanya and Grace for a good old time catch up including a bunch of probably defamatory accusations that if you know, you know. All fun and games til someone loses their credentials.. Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
judgment day pt 3
November 19, 2023 06:35 - 34 minutes - 34.2 MBLEGAL DIRECTIONS and DISCERNMENT end the judgment by Magistrate Gareth Christophi in his findings re former pastor Brian Houston's criminal trial in Sydney last year. This 3rd part is made up of the judge's own directions to himself and his final conclusions and verdict decision. DON'T MISS OUT ! these are the transcripts from NSW local court where the trial was held! this is word for word...what happened.. so YOU CAN DECIDE! PART 3 IS READ BY author, (Lesser Light, Bringing Me Back to ...
Judgment Day Part 2
November 10, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 30.6 MBpt 2 of the reading of verdict transcripts from NSW Local Court in the trial of Brian Houston for Concealing a Serious Indictable Offence. This is the reading of the judgment by Magistrate Gareth Christopher on 17 August 2023. thx to Jake Elliot and PCD for voices! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Judgment Day pt 1
November 05, 2023 06:05 - 35 minutes - 30.6 MBEx pastor Brian Houston's verdict read from the transcripts of his day in court for concealing a serious indictable offence. Direct from NSW courts... a world first.. the entire verdict... well, part 1.. with Tanya Levin and Jake Elliot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Secret Club Part 2
September 17, 2023 06:59 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhen Troy's older brother, Peter, started attending Hillsong, Troy kept quiet. But when his 'trance' like state became more concerning, Troy tagged along. This fascinating tale of two brothers and their strong bond is continued in this episode. Troy, a social worker in London, is a very measure and fair type, wanting to be rational and just, yet he found it was too hard to accept Hillsong as anything other than a secret club, a cult. Come chat as we find out how he managed to get Peter...
This Secret Club pt 1
September 10, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen Troy's brother Peter started hanging with the Hillsongers in London, he tried to be understanding. But as it progressed, Troy had some real concerns...and he loved his brother... Troy tells the story of brotherly love and how he followed his brother all the way to the altar... Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Spiritual Milkshake w Geoff Bullock pt 3
September 03, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBGeoff Bullock and Brian Houston were good mates. Until they weren't when Geoff left. One doesn't leave a narcissist without punishment. And Geoff was punished in every way they could think up. In part 3, Geoff recalls the man he used to call a friend and tells us what he'd say to his old buddy if he could. This is a bittersweet story of love, loss and friendship and.. A spiritual milkshake. Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Anti-Christ Vultures - the Verdict pt 3
August 27, 2023 05:26 - 20 minutes - 15.4 MBSOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS HOUSTONS Laura, Roberta Lee and Brian Charles were out in full mediocrity and DSM IV criteria following THE VERDICT. suddenly the legal system is the bees' knees. And the judge is honorable and they care about victims. Super cute if it weren't too little, too late. Come read along and follow the bouncing ball of snake oil selling and hypocrisy. Let's talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Anti-Christ Vultures pt 2 - The Verdict
August 20, 2023 08:57 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBYOLANDI B and Tanya dive back into the BOLT 💙 HOUSTON 💙 HOUSTON interview and we talk a lot and listen and talk about two of the most privileged humans complain about one going to court. We've pulled it apart so you don't have to and next up is a gossip ep so.. jump in! Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Anti-Christ Vultures - The Verdict pt 1
August 20, 2023 04:41 - 30 minutes - 30.7 MBImmediately after Brian Houston was found not guilty of concealing a serious indictable offence, he was interviewed by Andrew Bolt of Sky News. In this interview, Houston chooses his words and reactions carefully, as does Bolt. Yolandi Bosch, former Hillsong student and advocate, was concerned, as a Christian, who identifies as conservative, about WHAT Houston was saying. So we had a chat... and we took this theatre apart in our way! Come talk with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
A Spiritual Milkshake - w Geoff Bullock pt 1
August 06, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 36.6 MBGeoff Bullock and his mate, Mike Smith knew each other from high school. When Mike had a radical salvation experience in his early 2o's, Geoff wanted to know, too. He went to the church, met Frank Houston and then, met Brian Houston, and they became best buds Geoff found the piano, and the rest, as they say, is history. So we're going back over that history... and what it was like being a late 20's pastor at Hills CLC... when Brian was just a and we ask What Happened!!! What happened...
Keep Moving Forward w Angel Huertas pt 2
July 31, 2023 14:01 - 49 minutes - 35.2 MBIn Part 2 of Angel's story of Hillsong Bible college in Sydney, after his visa is cancelled, far from home and family, Angel makes moves to take back control of his life and his thinking... We find out what happened with immigration and the mountain of lessons learned from and in spite of...being a Hillsong bible college student.. Join Pedagogist and Cat Lover, Angel Huertas, talking about Leaving Hillsong and Leaving church and finding out what and whom to trust! Come chat with us in Pue...
Keep Moving Forward w Angel Huertas pt 2
July 31, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBIn Part 2 of Angel's story of Hillsong Bible college in Sydney, after his visa is cancelled, far from home and family, Angel makes moves to take back control of his life and his thinking... We find out what happened with immigration and the mountain of lessons learned from and in spite of...being a Hillsong bible college student.. Join Pedagogist and Cat Lover, Angel Huertas, talking about Leaving Hillsong and Leaving church and finding out what and whom to trust! Come chat with us in P...
Keep Moving Forward pt 1
July 30, 2023 07:21 - 35 minutes - 23.9 MBAngel Huertas hails from Puerto Rico and in 2005, he was super excited to go to bible college in Sydney, Australia! He packed up and set sail for sunshine and theology and he found something very different. Far from home, when things took a turn for the not so happy.... Angel realised how far away he really was.. Angel is a teacher and shares his learnings with us ... tonight... come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Bad Long Weekend Pt 2
July 23, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 31.8 MBFollowing last week's plunge into the sordid and sincere, PCD and TL chat more about #why PCD thinks BCH should 'wake up every morning screaming' #what the 'words of knowledge' are really all about in the pentecostal movement #if Christianity offers any 'good' at all... #what those people are still doing in #thatplace! and so much more so don't wait a second longer! Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Bad Long Weekend Pt 1
July 16, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.9 MBPaul Castle Dine made a $5 bet with a friend about the group with the tambourine that were camped outside his job at Mcdonalds as a teen... he won... well, he was right.. but it lead directly to his initiation into the Hills Christian Life centre which unbeknownst to anyone least of all PCD in the mid 1980s was going to explode one day into the virus called Hillsong. Your loyal host is always up for a step back in time and so well, between the old Donna stories and some Brian lore, we foun...
The Grifter Highway w Janice Lagata part 3
July 09, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBIn the final part of The Grifter Highway, Janice Lagata from God Has Not Given in New York shares some more views on the people that ran the New York Hillsong. We talk about the finances that the 'church' threw around and spent and how did they end up with no money again? Can there be redemption for Hillsong? What will happen to Carl Lentz? And a quick question about where Brian has citizenship??? hmmmm Find out in part 3! Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
The Grifter Highway w Janice Lagata
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MB@godhasnotgiven Star Janice Lagata continues her discussion from New York City with Tanya about: hell podcasts friends who think you're going to hell leaving church whatever might be going on in preachers' heads when they spend up all that money! So come talk the big talk as we travel further on down The Grifter Highway... come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Grifter Highway w Janice Lagata
July 02, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBWriter, performer, musician and host of top-rating #exvangelical and life podcast @godhasnotgiven, Janice Lagata, joins Tanya Levin to discuss her story of being in and leaving the most famous of all the Hillsongs--- New York City with Pastor Carl Lentz. Teamed up to discuss the internal investigation report from the lawyers, we move on to topics including Janice's own history and her perspective now the report, the pastors, and the leaders are all OUT... This is nothing if not HONEST an...
The Closing Arguments - TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
June 25, 2023 07:58 - 57 minutes - 46.6 MBOn 15 and 16 June, the closing arguments in the trial of R v Brian Charles Houston were heard at Sydney's Downing Centre, the prosecution and the defence allocated one day each. Jake Elliot from @the_framew0rk and me, Tanya were there both days to see these things in real life and he took notes while I stared at Bobbie. We take a good stab at understanding what took place, offer some opinions for what they're worth and we even hear from our LH lawyer ! I don't think the prosecutor is Sc...
How This All Started - An Interview with Peter Fox - whistleblowing detective
June 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBPeter Fox is a former Detective Chief Inspector of the NSW Police force and had been on the force for decades when he came across cover ups in the Catholic church of pedophilia in the very neighbourhood he commanded. Worse yet, when he brought this to the attention of the police, he was directed to hand over his investigation. Mr Fox blew the whistle and demanded a royal commission into these issues. It cost him his career, but not his will. I was thrilled to talk to Peter about how he...
Carl Lentz and the Trouble at Vanity Fair Part 3
June 11, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBWhy did the Vanity Fair documentary nosedive into a promo piece for a perp with multiple complaints about his leadership, his behaviour, his financial misappropriation, sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, coercive control and on and on including spiritual abuse? We may never find out, although I suspect we will... but today we conclude the Carl Lentz VF exploration with Tanya's first hand account of working with the producers... and being deceived... and feeling scammed. Shaun Nemo...
Carl Lentz and the Trouble at Vanity Fair part 2
June 05, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 24.3 MBWhat did BCH ask Tanya Levin after more than 23 years of no contact when they caught up at court? Why did Tanya get arrested while Justin Bieber was at conference? We continue Luc Hilton's interview with Leaving Hillsong host, Tanya Levin in part 2 of this very special episode ... don't miss it!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carl Lentz and the Trouble at Vanity Fair Part 1
June 04, 2023 12:11 - 43 minutes - 33.8 MBVanity Fair's recent 'documentary' The Secrets Of Hillsong had a really big secret it kept from most of the participants - they were being interviewed without knowing that the source of so many complaints of abuse, celeb loving pastor from New York, Carl Lentz was actually using this for a comeback. Or using Vanity Fair or from most ways you look at this, the positive light shines bright like a diamond in a pastor's Rolex. And we got scammed. Bad. Just lied to... and here we are. So, i de...
A Visit from the Ancients - Bobbie's Massage
May 28, 2023 06:52 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBBobbie Houston, the former Biggest Shot at Hillsong, has been preaching up a storm at her frenemy's church, Wendy Treat over in Seattle, blissfully ignorant of the reality of her husband's bad behaviour and inability to shave. Or is she? Join me, Tanya and James, our resident Mental Health consultant as we look over the myriad of drivel and confessions that pour out of the heart/mouth of Roberta Lee Houston nee McDonald. Is she a witch? Is she mentally ill? Is she lying? All 3? You decid...
A Strong, Buff Jesus - Part 2
May 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBCarl Lentz was an unusual pastor to his New York City sheep and they loved every moment of him. Until they didn't. Long before Lentz's famous fall, Nate, a native New Yorker was on the production team at Carl's NY franchise, and he joins us again with his fiance, Gail, a Canadian, who also comes from a background of evangelicalism. We chat about Carl, and Josh, and Darnell, and what it's like to SERVE under the KING ... we also have a fun time talking about what's the point of Brian Ho...
A Strong, Buff Jesus Pt 1
May 14, 2023 07:06 - 55 minutes - 53.3 MBGail is from Canada. Nate is from New York. Both are from an evangelical background and wound up engaged. Nate and Gail from the Full Mutuality Podcast talk American fundamentalism and Hillsong NYC and the highs and lows it offered. In Part 1 we meet them and find out how Nate went from being taught he was 'worse than Judas' to being up close and personal with some of New York's finest... Christians. Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chocolate Cake - the Soul Survivor Fiasco
May 07, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 49.9 MBDrapps, our UK correspondent, joins us to talk Mike Pilavachi and Soul Survivor and the recent #SCANDAL to hit the UK. We talk about what happens when young men feel uncomfortable and how an entire movement. based on celibacy turned out not to be so. What to do next? well, come chat and let's find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
By the Door of the Ear part 3
April 30, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 83 MBScott and his wife Kat join us for part 3 of our deep dive into the MUSIC of Hillsong... how it's created and how it's weaponized for crowds... and then, something happened... as we were talking about growing up in Hillsong, Scott spoke of abuse at Youth Group, physical, psychological, and sexual. This is an intense episode with a passion expressed that is as raw as any church service. What is criminal and what is....religious freedom? Don't miss this episode... And if you're a parent ...
By the Door of the Ear Part 2
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 52.2 MBThe Hillsong liturgy? TONIGHT we take apart the magic of Hillsong music and its worldwide influence.. how does it work? And who gets to be a STAR? Find out who gets chosen to play the role of musician in the Greatest Megachurch Show on Earth! Scott and Kat both had roles on stage and they guide us through the highly scripted and highly influential music machine that is Hillsong music in part 2.. come chat!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
By the Door of the Ear pt 1
April 23, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB"I know the people who wrote those songs!", says Scott's friend in the 7th grade. "Really! thinks Scott, then I'm going to that Hillsong Church...." For 15 years Scott sang Hillsong songs on stage and learned all there is about music... well, Hillsong music. In the mean time, Kat was growing up on the North Coast of NSW and going Uniting, until she took a gap year for college... and before she was classically trained at the Conservatorium. Together they made all kinds of music (groan, y...
Outta the Woods part 3
April 09, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 27.3 MB3/ what's life been life like since? For former pastors Craig and Sam Wood, life has been fantastic. but it was rough at the start, when they first left Hillsong and went out into the world. Stripped of their daily support systems and employment, Sam and Craig had to start from scratch. What did they do? Where did they turn and how did they make it through? We talk faith, life and relationships on Leaving Hillsong part 3 with this incredible couple! Come chat!! Hosted on Acast. ...
Outta the Woods Part 2
April 08, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 32.5 MBPastor Craig had a question for Pastor Brian Houston when he ran into him. The answer changed the course of the Woods family's lives FOREVER...So what was so important and then what did Craig and Sam do once they were handed the answer in a way only BCH gives answers? Find out on Part 2 of outta the woods!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Outta the Woods Part 1
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 32.2 MBFormer Hillsong pastors talk for the first time about 8 years spent in the leadership roles after many years before at church and in ministry. Then along came Brian Houston. And in minutes, everything changed. Join us for this next-level chat about what it's like to start, run, pioneer and lead only for it to come crashing down and the whole family has to start from the beginning! #pastors #hillsong #leavinghillsong #exvangelical #evangelical #pods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
A Giant Birthday Party feat. Barry Bowen
April 03, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat about Uncle Sam and #Hillsong? Does the IRS want to know about these gifts and honoraria? Is Brian supposed to pay tax on the money he collects overseas and are his mates supposed to pay tax on the tax deducted money that is tax exempt that is given to THEM when they hit Aussie shores? Barry Bown, chief investigator of Leaving Hillsong but usually the Trinity Foundation has been thrilled by the Whistleblower Documents dropped by Andrew Wilkie, MP, in Canberra March 9. He's here to sh...