Faith on Trial: Hillsong
True Crime Australia
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 to...
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. 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.
Aug 17, 2023 • 9:53
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. If you enjoy this episode, you can listen early and ad-free to Life and Crimes now on Crime X+.See omny.fm/listener for priv
Jun 19, 2023 • 33:48
The Verdict
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.
Apr 18, 2023 • 37:18
Submit
What Hillsong teaches its young female students about sex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2023 • 39:25
The Missing 40 Minutes
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.
Apr 4, 2023 • 31:25
The Affairs
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.
Mar 28, 2023 • 27:25
Miracles tonight
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.
Mar 21, 2023 • 27:37
First fruits
God wants you to be rich, according to Hillsong. He also wants you to give 10 per cent of your money to the church. 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.
Mar 16, 2023 • 27:02
Slave Labour-ish
Are Hillsong's faithful willing volunteers or simply being exploited? 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.
Mar 14, 2023 • 25:25
The Big Eagle
Hillsong's rise to global megachurch - or how Hillsong founder Brian Houston took over the world. 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.
Mar 9, 2023 • 27:58