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.

Recent Episodes

AUG 17, 2023

Not Guilty

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.

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9 MIN

JUN 19, 2023

Introducing: Life and Crimes

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Enjoy a sneak peak into another series from the team behind this podcast, called Life and Crimes. Life and Crimes’ a weekly series where veteran reporter Andrew Rule shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life. This is part one of a two parter, so to hear the rest go to Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule wherever you get your podcasts.

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33 MIN

APR 18, 2023

The Verdict

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.

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37 MIN

APR 11, 2023

Submit

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. What Hillsong teaches its young female students about sex.

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39 MIN

APR 4, 2023

The Missing 40 Minutes

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. What really happened in the Pullman Hotel when Brian Houston knocked on the wrong room door.

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31 MIN